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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
,LoNG-LosT DAUGHTER.
Child Stolen Long Ago Returns t
Claim HERITAGE.

Child Stolen Long Ago Returns to
Claim Heritage.
Grinnell, Iowa, Jan. 8. - A romantic
story is involved in the appearance at
Harlan IF Mrs. F. c.. Fetter of Hon
duras, Central America, as a claimant
of the estate of her father, j. l.. Fetter.
who died last winter. Fetter was ex-
tremely wealthy. Some thirty years
ago a daughter had mysteriously dis
appeared, and Notwithstanding all at
forts her people were unable to dis
cover her. 1t vas generally supposed
that she had been abducted. Since his
death Fetter's relatives have claimed
his estate without opposition until q
few days age when a woman giving
her name as Mrs. F. C. Fetter regis
tered at one of the Harlan hotels and
claimed to be the long-lost daughter.
Her story is an interesting n After
many adventures after being taken
from her home she a taken to Cen
trail America, where h found a home
with the family of a wealthy. planter.
Her attorneys are taking steps to prove
her claim.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
TRIBUTE OF CLOSE FRIENDS.
Simplicity Marks the Funeral of LIZ
n0fiux n

Simplicity Marks the Funeral of IS-
natiux DOnnelly.
st. Paul, Jan. 8. - Rich in it's SIM
plicity was the, funtral of 1gnatius
Donnelly, which took place at 10
o'clock Saturday morning from the
residence of his son, Stanislaus ]. DON
nelly, S17- Portland emu Upon the
coffin lay a bouquet of yellow roses
and palm leaves tied with a lavender
ribbon. Other flowers were displayed
sparingly about the room. Candles
glowed from a candelabrum near the
head of the casket. OF the dead mans
innumerable friends only the most init
mate felt justified in coming to a
funeral almost private. But those who
came filled the house. Requiem mass
was said by Rev. Ambrose McNulty of
st. Luke's church, who added no
words of superfiuous eulogy. The pail
bearers were Gov. John Lind, Gen.
Moses E. Clapp, Capt. M. ]. O'Connor,
DR.. ]. c. Markoe, Thomas d. O'Brien,
]. Nj. Hawthorne, Patrick Rahilly OF
Wabasha and J. B.. Lambert of Hast
lngs. Relatives in the house included
the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Mary F.
Giltinan, Mr. and Mrs. S. j.. Donnelly
and several grandchildren, nieces inc
nephews.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
NEW RAILROAD FOR ST. PAUL.
Rock Island Buying Property TO
DenOt md Terminals.

Rock Island Buying Property for
Depot and Terminate.
st. Paul, Jan. 5.-St. Paul is to have
another railroad. The Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific is reported to be buy
ing up property for a depot and ter
minals in the eastern part of the city
wherever it can pick up a desirable
piece. The Burlington, Cedar Rapids
e. Northern is owned by the stock
holders of the Rock Island. R.. r. Cole
is chairman Of the directors of both
companies. The Cedar Rapids road
has been building toward st. Pau
during the past year as fast as it could
grade and lay the track. Rails are laid
as far north as Owatonna. President
Ives of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids
& Northern, with his attorney, were In
the city yesterday and confirmed the
report that his road would be in St.
Paul within a few months. Should the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
be absorbed by the Rock Island, as IS
generally believed, st. Paul will gain
another great trunk line.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
CLARK IN CONTROL.
He Will Be Elected and Also Diets
the Short Term HOnOra.

He Will Be Elected and Also Dictate
the Short Term HOnOrs.
Butte, Mont, Jan. S.-The caucus OF
%fusionists held in Helena on the
speakership indicates that ". A.. Clark
has absolute control Of the legislature,
and that he will not only be elected to
the senate, but will be able to lame
the man for the short term. F. A.
Heinze, the Republican who was an
ally of Clark in the campaign, has far
less strength than he had been credited
with. The result, it is predicted, Will
be that the legislature will not pass
the dangerous legislation which Heinze
had promised to drive the Amalga-
mated Copper and Standard Oil COM
panies from the state. An eight-hour
workday will, however, probably be
passed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
CHECK ~FORGERIEs.
Albert Lea Business Men Victims OF
n Clever SYinIle.

Albert Lea Business Men VICTIMS Ol
q Clever Swinlle.
Albert Lea, Mimi, Jan. 5.-Monday
fast a man described as about twenty
six years old went to Walter Thomp-
sons shoe store, the Jensen shoe store
and Johnson, Chamberlain & Co.'S
clothing tore and purchased goods,
and at each place paid a check for s1S
purporting to have been drawn on the
First National bank of this city by the
Albert Lea Milling company. The next
day was a holiday and now the checks
have been presented for payment and
are found to be forgeries. The "1S"
representing the amount of the check
was put in with a perforator. the reve-
nue. stamp was cancelled with a stamp
Of the initials of the mill, while the
checks were those Of the bank in ques-
ton. The checks were presented to the
Albert Lea National bank, where the
mill does it's banking, and accepted as
genuine, but when the clearing for
the day was done the bank discovered
the fraud.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
ruBBs PAYS THE PENALTY.
He Was Convicted of Sending U
mailable Letters.

He Was Convicted Of Sending IN
mailable Letters.
Sioux. Falls. s. D., Jan. 9.-Richard A.
Tubbs of Alcester, after a desperate le-
gal battle with the United States au,
thorities lasting two years, was lodgeo
in the penitentiary to serve two years
for sending Objectionable letters
through the United States mails. oW-
ing to the prominence of the defendant
the, case has perhaps attracted wlder
interest than n case tried in the Zee.
eral court of South Dakota for severai
fears. He was twice tried and convict
ed in the federal court. The Un1teo
States court Of appeals recently az
firmed the action of the lower court.
Petitions asking that he be pardoneo
have been circulated and will be pre-
scented to- President Mckinley.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
NEW OFFICERS TAKE HOLD.
aP~innesota's New Treasurer N See
rotary or State Assume Theas

( teaa-- 4-FH b.FEHIr.E = &C.
a%Rinnesota,s New Treasurer n sec
retary Of State Assume Theas
Duties. So
st. Paul, Jan. s.-Julius H., Block, the
new state treasurer, filed a bono OF
$500, 900 yesterday and his oath OF Of
flee, and after a checking over OF tne
state funds receipted for them TO tne
retiring treasurer, August T. koerner.
Mr.. Block received $754,632.oe in casn
on deposit in banks throughout tne
state. Peter E. Hanson took charge OIL
the Office. Of the secretary Of state yes.
terday, the former secretary, Albert
Berg, retiring. No changes In the o.
flee force resulted except that +. ":
Sjoblom. became assistant secretary u
state. ]. j. Lomen became CHER cierh:
He was formerly assistant secretary VI
state and commissioner of statistics
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12

Mobile, Ala, Jan 9.-Secret Service
Agent E. c. McAdams yesterday ar
rested in this city C. w. King, quarter.
master and supervisor of the govern
ment work at Fort Morgan, Ala. Capt.
King had, it is alleged, just received
1000 in bills from j. H. Hobson, g.
contractor on government work at the,
fort. McAdams, with a local detective
as witness, searched the captain and
found $1,000 in bills. All. the bills had
previously been recorded and marked
so that McAdams was able to identity
Them. Hobson told McAdams that this
was the second thousand dollars paid
King by him. King. was taken before
United States Commissioner Risraby
for preliminary examination.
Hobson testified before the commits
sioner that for some time he had been
having trouble in carrying out his con-
tracts on buildings at Fort Morgan,
about so per cent of the material he
furnished being rejected as unsatisfac:-
tory. About eight months King
approached him n substantially said
that if Hobson made an arrangement
with him he would not be so hard. on
him. The amount named by King was
$4,000, and as
Failure on the Contract
meant ruin Hobson agreed o:pay 5000.
King said he would accept that amount
as he had caused him loss by being hard
on him. Hobson paid King $500 in Oc-
tober and the same amount in No
vember and 81. 900 yesterday. Capt.
King. was bound over in the sum Of
s1O,0 900, and up to Z p. M, had not made
his bond. King refused to- make a
statement.
Hobson told Secret Service Agent
McAdams that after he had begun
paying, King the latter was much
easier on him, and that some of the ma
terial first rejected had been allowed by
the uuartermaster to be used.
1t is said the government has had In
formation on the case since the begin
ming, but not until now has it been
able to obtain evidence justifying ar
rest.
King is a volunteer officer. He en-
listed 1T Dubuque, Iowa, in 1893, re-
ceiving appointment as captain and as
sistant quartermaster. He served in
Porto Rico during the a super1n-
tending loading and unloading OF
transports. He was assigned to o
Morgan in April last. He has a wife
and two children and has been we'll re-
cerived here socially. He is said to
have w%ell-to-do relatives in Iowa,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12

MINNEAPOLIS. JAM. S.-A loss of life
eaualing in number that following the
never to be forgotten Tribune fire.
which occurred Nov. 80. 1889, is the re-
suit of the blaze which Quilted the
four-story brick building occupied as a
store and lodging house at lis WASH
ington venue south early yesterday
morning.
Eight men persisted in the sufocating
smoke. Had they fastened to a place
of safety at once they would not nave
lost their lives. Failing to realize tne
seriousness of the situation they nrst
attempted to dress themselves. BE-
fore they had time to get on tneir
clothes the top floors were filled with a
smoke in which no human being could
live.
AS soon as the bodies were recovered
anxious hands set to work to recus-
Htate them. An hour and more Will
ing iremen, under the direction OF
physicians present, worked the arms
pulled out the tongues n in every
manner known to modern science at
tempted to restore respiration. The
deadly smoke was the victor, however,
and had done it's work completely.
That the u~nfortunates might have
saved themselves had they been more
prompt in seeking exit is shown by the
fact that several of those who are still
alive occupied adjoining rooms.
The fire started under the stairway
leading to a half-story in the store or
the Standard Furniture company,
which occupied the ground floor. Its
origin is unknown but spontaneous
combustion is thought to " beer re-
sponsible. The fire made rapid a
way finding several mattresses and up
holstered furniture excellent food. 1t
soon burst into a bed room on the Sec
ond floor and Immediately the entire
structure was filled with smoke.
Almost directly above the place
where the fire started a large a OF
kerosene stood on the second floor. The
heat soon melted the solder and the
fluid ran out. At once the flames
made amazing Roadway and in an in
slant the second foo at h rear was
a mass of flames. This is what caused
the dense smoke, and this also ac-
counts for the terrible rapidity with
which the flames spread.
The monetary loss is estimated at
less than $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
TRUST.

Alleged That the Crop Has Been
COrnered by a Combine.
Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. 8. A two
million dollar company is being organ
lied in New York to control the prod
uct Of ~cranberries in Wisconsin and
New Jersey, which states furnish the
cranberries for the United States. H.
S. Sears, III of the promoters if the
combine, states arrangements have
been completed for the big cranberry
firms which control the marshes to be
merged together and thus place the
supply under one head. Mr.. Sears. who
is now in New York, and his brother,
H. H. Sears. are the same men who
have secured options on the country's
soft-shell crab supply for this year.,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12

Washington, Jan. 8. - The animated
debate in the house on the reapportion-
ment Of representation of the various
states is nearing Its close. it being
agreed that the final vote would be
taken before the session closes to-day.
1t was expected there would be a sequel
yesterday to the exciting clash on. Sat
urday between Mr.. Littlefield of Maine
and Mr.. Hopkins of Illinois, but the
latter made no effort at rejoinder but
c%ontented, himself with the pressure of
the measure toward the final vote. He
expresses confidence that the bill bear
ing his name will be passed although
there may be a slight change, giving
an additional member to Florida, Coli
RADIO and North Dakota, bringing the
total membership w to 800. The nota-
BILE speeches yesterday We're by Mr..
Crumpacker Of Indiana dealing with
alleged ACKNOWLEDGMENT in the South.
by Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa, severely ar
raigning the present rules as annihilat-
ing the legislative prerogatives of the
house, and by Mr.. Grow of Pennsyl-
vania, comparing the old system in the
house with. that of the present.
In the Senate. .
"A notable speech was delivered IN
the senate by Mr.. Lodge of Massachu-
sets. Addressing the senate on the
amendment Of the military committee
striking out the provision in the army
reorganization bill for a veterinary
corpse, HI discussed briefly, principally
in the form of a colloquy with Senator
Bacon Of Georgia, the Philippine ques-
ton and the necessity for an army of
100, 900, men,, In conclusion he drew a
brilliant word picture Of the future OF
the United States, declaring h a the
trade conflict with Europe already be-
gun, could result only in the CONNER
cial and economic supremacy of this
country over the entire world. In this
Industrial conflict he a~pprehended no
danger from a material contest with
any nation of the world, but he urged
the necessity for a strong and scien-
.tifcally organized army and a powerful
navy in order that the United States
might be prepared to defend its rights
against any possible foe: The speech
created a profound impression.
During the afternoon the senate rati"
fed the committees proposition to
eliminate the house provision for the
establishment Of a veterinary corps in
the army. Senator Teller of Colorado
gave notice of a substitute he will Of
fer for the entire pending measure,
continuing in full force and effect the
act of March 8, 1899, increasing the size
of the army for three years from July
l, 1901. E
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
Rockefeller Loosen. Up.

Tarrytown, N. Y, Jan. 9.-Following
his annual custom John D. Rockefeller
distributed gold pieces to the men. en-
ployed at the railroad station. the tel
egraph boys. expressmen and others
who do work for him throughout the
year. Mr.. Rockefeller also remembered
the men on his place, and the minister
and sexton of the Baptist church. The
gold pieces were not distributed before
owing to the death of his grandson.
Mr.. Rockefeller has also agreed to pay
for some alterations in the First Bap-
fist church, Of which he is a member.
The Improvements will cost several
thousand dollars. 81
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
. Northwest News :
WRECK ON THE GREAT WESTERN

Baggage Car Demolished N Con-
tents Burned - No One Seriously
Hurt.
st. Paul, Jan. 5.--Chicago Great Wes-
tern passenger train Nc. l, from Chi
cago. vas wrecked near Sergeant,
MINI. No one was seriously injurd.
The train consisted Of eight cars and
vas drawn by two engines. A few
miles out of Sergeant the train had
gained a speed of about thirty-five
miles an hour, and the second engine
struck a defective rail which broke.
The forward engine had passed safely
over. In the crash which, followed
the baggage a left the rack and was
demolished, the wreckage catching
fire and destroying car and contents.
The other seven cars also left the track
but did not urn over, and no was
injured except Buffet Car Attendant
Hudson, Baggage Agent Green and
Conductor Healy, all Of whom were
bruised and somewhat cut.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
GERMAN

The United States to BE Met. With q
sharp Protective Policy.
Berlin, Jan. 9.-The Berlin papers re-
print an alleged interview granted by
Prince Herbert Bismarck to a repre-
sentative of IL Corriere Della Sera of
Milan, in which the prince is represent
ed as asserting thai the great German
industrial organizations, with the APP
prevail of Emperor William and Count
Won Buelow, imperial chancellor, have
compromised with the Agrarians. and
will meet the United States with a
sharp protective policy. Sixty marks
per ton on grain is mentioned as an
illustration.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
ONE O DEAD.

Third Victim of Trichinae Poison
Others Dying.
st. Peter, Mimi, Jan. 9.-The third
death in the Forberook family which
was recently afflicted with trichinae
occurred Sunday. The fatalities began
a week ago in the death of the father
and daughter, and it was only a ques-
ton of a few days until others die. On
Sunday the third member of the fam
lily, Garard, aged nineteen, succumbed
to the fatal disease, and it is probable
that at least four more deaths will &C.
cur.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
Resigned After Five DAYS,

Resigned After Five Days.
Parker, s. D.. Jan. 9.-Joseph Watson,
elected county superintendent of schools
at the last election, held office five days
and resigned. Ex-County Auditor J. p.
GRADER al appointed to fill his place.
Watson continues as cashier in Citi-
zens' bank.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
Returns Home and IL Arrested.

Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. 5.-After be-
ng a fugitive from justice owe a year,
Joseph Dolan, living on a farm near
Danbury, this county, came home and
was arrested on a charge of forgery.
He is in Jail in default of bonds. The
grand jury indicted him a year ago
for the alleged uttering of a forged
note for 5000. The note was bought
for $40 by Albert S. Wendell, a prom
lnent stock buyer here, who will prose-
cute Dolan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12

County Auditor Bucks Fire Loss.
Henderson, Mimi, Jan. 5.-Fire com-
pletely destroyed County Auditor
Bucks handsome residence. The loss
Is total on the building. with insurance
covering only q small portion OF the
value Of the structure.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
Daring HOldup.

Black River Falls, Wis, Jan. "a
daring hold-up took place near Cat
aract. Conrad Burnett, a farmer, was
home from the village when
three masked men held up the team
and made him disgorge at the point of
revolvers. The highwaymen secured
only Sc. Officials are now on the track
of the highwaymen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
MANITOBA FIRES.
Business Blocks Burned i'm Win,

Business Blocks Burned I'm Winnf-
peg and Brandon.
Winnipeg, Jan. 8. - Fire here badly
damaged the block on Main street oc-
-cupied by the Grundy Music company.
Barraclough's music store, Thurman's
jewelry store and II. B. Marcy, pianos
and organs. The building was owned
by w. r. Baker. The total loss was
about $35. 900; insured for neshalf.
At Brandon the Reesor block, a two
story frame building. was burned.
Loss. 10000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
Society Leader. suicides,

Society Leader. Suicides.
Des Moines. Iowa.. Jan, "a private
telegram from Grand Island, Neb.,
states that Harry Prouty, a young So
ciety leader and o Of Capt. Prouty, a
prominent business mar of Des Moines.
suicide by shooting himself
in the head while in a hotel.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
Pre.ident sticknex Marrie..

President. Stickney Marrics.
Boston, Jan. 9.-Alpheus B. Stickney.
president of the Chicago Great Western
railway was quietly married 70 Miss
May Crosby, daughter Of Judge Josiah
Crosby of Dexter. Me-. at the home Of
Rev. Thomas Vanness in Brookllne
last evening. There we're no brides
main, maid Of honor nor best man.
The, ceremony was simple in every re-
spect and the bride was given away, by
her father. Mr.. and Mrs. .stickney will
go in a few days to New York for q
brief visit. After the New York .sojourn
a Mediterranean trip is contemplated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
cHILD.s CRIME.

hine-Year-Old BOY shoots HI. Young
5a Sister.
Marietta; Ohio. Jan. 9.-while Will
lam Chidester and his wife, who reside
down the river from here, were absent
Thomas. a ni~ne-year-old son emptied
both barrels of a shotgun into his sis
ter Florence, aged fourteen killing her
instantly. The boy did not seem to
realize what he had done, and he
fought for possession Of the gun when
a neighbor arrived.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
Starts West.

New York, Jan. .9.-Vice President
elect Roosevelt left this city for a va
cation in the West. He said: 81 am
Just a plain citizen going On a little
vacation, and I want to do it in a quiet
way. 1 want a rest, and I am going. to
take it. This is all I will say to any
body, and If o see anything. else In
print you may know that it is a fake
I am not saying what my destination
u.s."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
scarlet Fever Closes formal school

scarlet Fever Closes Normal school
Madison, S. D., Jan. 8.-State normal
school closed suddenly owing to devel-
opment of a case Of scarlet fever In
the ladies' dormitory. Miss o. c. Mel
of Fedora was visited by her sister ten
days ago.. The latter Is now down with
fever at home. The former is the case
in school here. There is a case quar-
antined. The faculty closed the school
and $50 students departed for home.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
CHILDREN TO HELP.
SUNDAY school Contributions to
Rahnild MiasiOMH.

sunday School Contributions to
Rebuild Chinese Missions.
New York, Jan. 9. - Children in the
Sabbath schools in the Congregational
Church of the United States have been
asked to contribute a fund Of $4,000
for the rebuilding of the recently de-
Chinese missions. All the
property of the London board in the
Kaigan, Tung Cho, Pekin, Pao-Ting-fu
and Lin Chins stations has been conf
pletely destroyed. Missionary Sunday
will be on Jan. 20. The 5,061 churches
of the denomination, with their 74o,04o
will then make a united ef-
fort to. raise the required sum.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12

Smallpox I'm Railway Camp.
Winnipeg. Jan. 9.-Government quar-
antine has been established at the,
railway camp Of G. H. Stravel, 100 miles
east of, Fort William, on. account Of
smallpox outbreak.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
Killed While Hunting.

Blue Earth, Mimi, Jan. 9.-Wililam
Rietz. aged twenty-one years, was ac-
cidentally shot and killed by Edward
Bork& in 10 Davis township, six miles
west Of here. The boys were out hunt
ing, when Bork's gun was accidentally
discharged, the contents of one bar
rel lodging in Riet's abdomen. He
lived about thirty minutes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-12
E1ks Mt Hudson.

Hudson, Wis, Jan. "a new lodge
Of Elks was organized here with much
pomp and enthusiasm. District Depu-
ty Thomas B. Mills and a team from
West Superior lodge were here to IN
stall the officers and give the order q
stare. A special train in the evening
brought a large number of Elks from
St. Paul to witness the ceremonies