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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08

Biebier, Cal, June g. Details have
been received here Of the lynching OF
five men at Lookout, Modoc county.
early yesterday morning. The lynched
were Calvin Hall, ~ years Of age, his
three half-breed sons, Frank, James
and Martin, aged respectively rs, 10 and
16, and BID. Yantis, aged %.
AS, reported here the men lynched
had been suspected Of petty stealing
for some time. Last Saturday they
were arrested for stealing barb wire,
pieces Of harness and some hay forks.
A search warrant was issued and the
hay forks found in the house Of Hal
and Yantis, who were taken into GUS
tody and brought to Lookout, where
they were being held awaiting exam
nation and trial. Sunday and several
days following other searches were in
stituted and halters, dishes and table
linen which had been taken from
clothes lines were found. hidden on the
premises Of the suspects. The charge
against the elder Hall was petty lar
ceny for stealing the forks, hence, he
was released on his own recognizance.
His trial was to have taken place yes
terday morning. The charges against
the others was burglary and their Z
aminations had been set for June 3.
They
Were Held In Custody
as they were. unable t furnish BAH.
Pending their examination they were
being guarded in the Lookout hotel by
Constable Carpenter, assisted by b.
Nichols, J. w. Brown and S. Goyette.
The two former stood guard till mid
night and the two latter took their
places after midnight. Calvin Hall was
stopping at the hotel SO as to be near
his sons Yesterday morning about 2
O'Clock a mob, estimated at from thirty
to fifty people, suddenly appeared at
the hotel and pointing their guns at h
two officers on guard, commanded them
to remain silent while they secured h
five prisoners, placed ropes around
their necks and dragged them toward
the bridge which crossed Pitt river.
They compelled the two guards to &C
company them. Frank Hall, 1t Is re-
ported, made such strong resistance
that the mob hanged him before it got
to the main bridge, under a small
bridge crossing a deep slough. The
others were taken to the main bridge
and Calvin Hall, the father, was
hanged on the north side and Yantis
and the other Hall boys were hanged
on the south side of the bridge. As
soon as the lynching was discovered
word was telegraphed to the district
attorney and sheriff at Alturas, and
they, together with the coroner, are
now on the way to the scene OF the
tragedy to hold an inquest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Military Surgeons

Military Surgeons in Session..
st. Paul, June 1.-The tenth annual
convention of the Association Of Mill
tary Surgeons began its three days
session yesterday morning in the house
of representatives at h capitol. The
association is one of volunteer army
surgeons and its objects are to At the
members for their work by meeting
once a year to exchange views and
notes upon their experiences. The re-
suits of the meetings are published in
book form. &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
RANCHMEN ARE HAPPY.
Recent Rains Make Good Graaine
N. Certain.

Belle Fourche, s. D., June 1.-Vege-
tation has taken on a wonderful new
life since the thorough soaking the
ground has received in all parts of the
Hills during the recent heavy rains.
The rain was general throughout the
entire Black Hills and no estimate can
be made as to the good that will come
from it. Ranchmen were beginning to
feel respondent before the rain, and
many stockmen were making arrange
ments to ship their herds to Nebraska
for food. The creeks in the several
mining districts have been filled with
water and his will extend the season
Of placer mining quite materially.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
SMITH TO RETIRE.

Postmaster General Has Decided to
Leave Cabinet. !.
Washington, June 2.-It was asserted,
yesterday with much p~ositiveness that
Postmaster General Smith has finally
decided to retire from the cabinet. Ru-
NOR couples the names Of Perry s..
Heath and Vice Chairman Payne Of
the national Republican committee
with the position. Mr.. Smiths resig-
nation may be rendered to the presi-
dent within q few days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
ELECTIONS IN CUBA.

Considerable. Disorder but No seri-
~ ), Gus Disturbance.
Havana. June 4..-The municipal cleo
ton passed of, quietly. The National.
lists claim the election of Senior Gener,
their candidate for mayor, andJa ma
jority Of the council.
Santiago, Cuba, June 4.-The reports
from outside, municipalities show a
general victory for the Nationalists,
but In the city both parties claim to
have won. There vas considerable dis
order, but nc serious disturbance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
TUAN A FROM.

He II Fomenting a Rebellion In
western Mongolia.
Pekin, June g. Prince Tuan, with
one of his relatives, q leading Mongol
prince, is said to be .fomenting an In
surrection in Western Mongolia n
the French missionaries there are mo-
mentarily expecting an attack. The
force under Tuan is defiant and 1t Is
said that the court also fears an attack
by the rebels.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
dublin F%usileer. in = Riot.

Dublin Fusileera In q Riot.
London, June "A military riot oc-
CURED Saturday night at shornclife.
A detachment OF the Dublin fusileers,
actuated by some imaginary grievance.
wrecked their barrack room. The guard
was called out to arrest the ringleaders
and shots were. fired by the fusileers,
who met the reinforced guard with q
volley sos ball cartridges and with pay
onets. Two men of the guard were
seriously injured by bayonet thrusts.
The riot lasted for two
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
HIRAM PRICE NO MORE.

Ex-COngressMan From Iowa ana
Commissioners of Indfan AGairs.
Washington, June Hiram Price,
who served many years in congress as
a Republican representative from Iowa
and who was commissioner Of Indian
affairs from 1881 to the beginning OF
the first Cleveland administration, died
here from heart trouble. Mr.. Price,
who was eighty-seven years OF age,
was president Of the State Bank Of
Iowa for many years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
verdict Is DI.nppointinr.

Dillon, Mont, June John Wolff,
the youthful assassin of Sheriff James
Summers of Madison county last jan
uary, was found guilty Of murder in
the second degree and his punishment
fixed at life imprisonment. The jury
was out five hours. The verdict is a.
disappointment as the murder was re-
garded as ~unprovoked, Wolff having
SHOT Summers from ambush.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
AGED LADY INJURED.

Run Down by Rou9hs in Crowded
Street. rt.az'
La Crosse, Wis, June Mrs. O.. O.
Strum, an aged lady, was seriously in
jured in the street by three roughs who
were forcing their way through the
crowd. Owing. to her age IL is feared
fatal results may follow. Two of the
men have been arrested.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Mu.t Remoye Fence..

Mu1t 1Se10UVe Neucebs
Sioux Falls, g. D., June 4.-Burdette
Thayer, special agent Of the general
land office at Washington, has been
looking over the western portion OF
sully county, where he found consid-
cradle government land had been
fenced by ranchmen. He has ordered
them to remove the fences at once un-
der penalty Of prosecution for the Of
tense, which is serious one under the
federal statutes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Foul Play Suspected.

Foul Play sunpected.a
Grand Rapids, Mich, June Harry
Lemming, an old soldier. was found
dead In q closet in a house on South
ottawa street under circumstances
that lead the police TO suspect foul
NAV. The coroner win hold an au-
4onsy to-day. Lemming was an In
mate Of the soldiers'Shome and was on
q leave Of absence with considerable
pension money.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08

Population Of the United States.
Washington, June 2.-The census bu-
reau has made its final announcement
Of the population Of the United States
as recorded by the census Of 1900. It Is
76. 800, 1857. The entire report will be In
the hands Of the public at least four
years earlier than any previous census.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Right-of-Way Leases Settled.

Right-of-Way Lease Settled.
Black River Falls, Wis, June 2.-The
extra term Of the circuit court closed
yesterday. The cases against the
Omaha Railway company for an in
crease of damages for right-of-way
across plaintiffs land was granted by
a fury in two cases. and the third n
was settled to the satisfaction of the
plaintiff. W. ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08

Young Man Drowned.
Memphis, Tenn. June 4s--Max Rosen-
stein. q we'll known; young man, was
drowned 81, the sinking Of the gasoline
iaunch sapho III the river Ii front Of
4 custom house.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Artesian We'll Caves i

Artesian Wei Caves In.
Tyndall, g, D., June 2.-Workmen on
the artesian well are making slow
progress in cleaning It out: The bottom
of the well seems to have caved In
and the pipe ii probably crushed to-
gether. It may be necessary to aban-
don It altogether.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
COW GIVES SOUR MILK.
cur,ou. ne.ult OF an Accident to .

Curious Result of an Accident to .
Cow. So
Hebron, N. D., June being struck
by an engine on the Northern Pacific
railroad and hurled nearly 100 feet to
the top of a barn had a curious effect
on a stray cow. With the exception of
some decorations the animal was unin-
jured. She appears dazed, however,,
and yields sour milk, much to the mys-
LITIGATION of the farmers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
WAR IN

Chile and Argentina lay lei Have a
Strap.
Washington, June 4. = The relations
between Chile and Argentina at pres
ent are somewhat strained. For five
years both nations have been preparing
for war and have their armies and
their fleets in almost perfect condition.
The row is over the boundary line.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Shot Through the Head.

Shot Through the Head
Fergus Falls, Mimi, June A man
came to the Occidental hotel here Sat
urday night and registered as George
Gilbert Of Portland, Or. He. took q
Q and yesterday morning was found
living on the floor shot through the
head. He was about thirty years OF
age. medium height, dark hair, small
moustache. He was dressed in new
clothing. The revolver had just been
purchased.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
PROSPECTS NEVER BRIGHTER.

Railroad Officials Say an Abundant
Harvest fn Assured.
Chicago, June 2. Roswell Miller,
chairman of the board Of directors Of
the Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railroad company, and President
Earring. returned yesterday from q
weeks tour over the lines of the COM
pany in the Dakotas, Minnesota and
iowa. They are much pleased with
the crop prospects In Dakota, Mime
sofa and Iowa. Prospects were never
better at this season of the yea for
abundent harvests in those states"
said President Earling.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
noERs TAKE FRESH GRIP.
British Repulse Them but Suffer
Heavy LOSS.

London, June 2. - A dispatch from
Potchefstroom says the Beers made
two determined attacks on a British
convoy in a drift near Ventersdorp.
The wagons had choked the drift. TIT
Beers were finally repulsed, leaving
fourteen dead on the field. The British
loss, which was severe, is not stated.
British newspapers, which usually sup
port the government, continue to grum-
BILE because the British public Is being
kept in ignorance of the real facts of
the war in South Africa. The Beers
apear to be making steady progress in
the south. In Cape Colony near Coles
berg they are reported to have cap
tured 500 horses.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
DROPPED FROM AUSTRIAN ARMY.

Eugene Cernuschi, Who Testified
Against Dreyfux. Ii Dismissed.
Vienna, June Am. official military
journal announces that Eugene Ger
nuschi, who testified in the Dreyfus
case, has been dismissed from the
Austrian army for acts unworthy Of an
officer and gentleman.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
says He IL Not Guilty.

Sioux City, Iowa, June 1. Frank
Peavey, the elevator magnate. Is much
incensed regarding reports from Chi
cago that he has been charged with
monumental conduct. He says: lat
the hearing set for June 4 we will most
any suspicion 81 monumental CON
duct"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Broke Into q Convent.

La Crosse, Wis.,, June 1. = Homer
Hayer was arrested for breaking into
st. Joseph's convent and stealing q
large amount of money and Jewels yes
terday morning. Hayer was located in
a swamp north Of the city, but when
he saw the officers he attempted to es-
cape. Later he was arrested and the
stolen property found on his person.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Exnert sx,immer Drowned.

SvSI11lHeE OEUsS ASus
Larimore, N. D.. June 4 George
walter Schran. aged eighteen. was
drowned yesterday morning In Brooks
pond. HeSwas en- expert swimmer. He
started to swim across the pond, which
1s only forty feet wide, when. he was
seized with cramps. His parents live
at Port Elgin, Ont.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
LEPER SCARE IN CHICAGO.
An Alleged. Case Is Concealed by
DOVieites.

An A1le8e0 Case IL C~OnCe0le0 Dy
DOvieites.
Chicago, June 2.-Health officials are
looking for John Stewart, who is said
to be afflicted with leprosy and is now
in hiding and under treatment by
.Dr." John Alexander ,Dowie. Dr..
James Nevans Hyde is given by the de-
partlnent Al authority for the state
ment that Stewart has leprosy. The
Stewart family is said to have come
originally from the Sandwich islands,
where the supposed leper was born.
Mrs. Stewart, Johns mother, is a fol-
lower of DR.. Dowie, according to re-
port, and believes that Dowie can cure
him. 1t is rumored that Dowie a al
lowed. Stewart to mingle freely with
his congregation at the big meetings
held in the Auditorium and the Colise-
,,m
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08

paper MtlI EMRloyca ON Strike.
Holyoke, Mnss.. Jun -Tw thou
rand employees d the paper mills IN
fhfs city ven outlon strike assexpected
81 Eagle lodge 81 papermakers andSStse
stationary hrernenss union
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
End In. Sight.

Pekin, June 2.-China's unconditional
acceptance Of $50, 100000 taels as the
indemnity to be paid the powers a
caused great satisfaction among the
foreign ministers, as 1t only leaves.
practically, q few minor details to COM
plete the negotiations.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
From ChfcaRo to Europe.

From Chicago to Europe.
Chicago, June 2.-The Northwestern
steamship company's steamer North
town, Capt. Peterson, left this city for
Europe yesterday. The vessel carries
q cargo Of agricultural machinery and
provisions for Hamburg and oil cake
for Antwerp.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
street Railway strike.

Jamestown, N. r.. June l. The
Jamestown street railway employees
struck yesterday, demanding the re-
i~nstatement. OF three discharged men
who belonged to the union. All Of the
city and suburban lines are tied up. the
company being able to man only fouu
Nara aG& 49, ses9 HN N&t-s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
1r.tart1x killed ON the Rail.

Instantly Killed ON the Rail-.
Parkston, s. D., June 2. Reports OF
the killing of Lewis c. Grimm, a former
business man of this place and of
Tripp, have reached here from Junior.
Ark. He had recently located at Jun.
Tor, and while walking on the railroad
track was run over and instantly killed
by a train. The remains were taken to
Wisconsin for burial.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
RsvoIutfou5 II Cruahed.

ReVOIutt0tk@ - CFuAntU. :.
KinRton, Jam, June 1T Is report
I'd here that the revolution in .santo
Domingo has been completely crushed
at it's inception. "A number Of the
prom inent rebels have been shot or
imprisoned. Among the latter is a son
Of the late President Herrereux, who
is said to have been the leader Of the
mnuement
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
a tcyel Collision.

sumner, Iowa, June 1.-TWO bicyc-
lists. william Dawson and DR.. Her
man. Karsten, collided, the accident
terminating in a dislocated shoulder
and broken collar bone for Dawson,
with slight injuries to Karsten.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
0laR..ide.t Dies,

Plainview. MINI, june Mrs. =. 7.
Evans. whose mothers death was re-
ported q couple Of weeks ago, died Inst
night, aged sixty-aix years. Deceased
has resided here Tor the past fortzg
years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Bernhardt's Son Challenged.

Bernhardt's Som Challenged.
Paris, June 2. Maurice Bernhard,
the son Of the famous actress, has been
challenged to fight q duel. Nine.
Bernhard 10 greatly worried and
threatens to abandon her London en-
gagements unless the affair Is speedily
adjusted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
A. VIEWED BY TowHp.
Porto Rican Decision Means That
MoKinley Will Again De q Candi-

Mckinley VIII Again De o and
date.
New York. June 2. = 1.-THE supreme
court decision in the Porto Rico cases
means that an attempt will be made
by the Republican party to elect Presi-
dent Mckinley for a third term. It
means ar attempt to concrete imperial
ism with 1t for years."
This raj the sentiment uttered by
Former Senator Charles A. Towne OF
Minnesota at the Fifth Avenue hotel,
where he is staying.
"I know" he continued, that the
proposition Of running Mr.. Mckinley
for a third term has been seriously con-
sidered by Republican politicians"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
TALK of PEACE.

Boer Generals Arrive 1t standerton
ON an Unknovvn M4ssion.
London, June 4.-The Sun publishes q
sensational story that Gen. Botha has
arrived at S%tanderton, and is communi-
eating by telegraph with Mr.. Kruger,
through the Netherlands government.
appealing to Mr.. Kruger to sue for
peace. Lord Kitchener is said to have
given Botha permission to odopt this
course.
Standerton, June 4. - Gen. Tobias
Smut and Dewet, secretary to Cen
Louis Botha, arrived here Saturday
morning. Their mission is not ex-
planned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
ADJUSTED
EoRTHERN PACIFIC INTERESTS
REACH AN AGREEMENT.

End Of the Most Remarkable Finan.
cial Battle In the History of Wall
street-Details Of the Agreement
Not Made Pablic-Conposition Of
the Northern Pacific Board Left
in the Hands OF J. r. Morgan
Complete and Perfect Harmony
Will Result Under the New Plan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
Murderer Hanxed.

westville, Miss, June o. - Charles
Haverson, q white man, was hanged
here FOR the murder Of A. "A. Almonds.
About 5000 people witnessed the execu-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-06-08
BUTTE is ALARMED.
lkRGE CRACKS APPEAR m DIE
kFERENT PAI.rs OF THE CITY.

orange slidi.E Movement Of the
Earth Under the City which Has
Been Noticeable at Intervals for
several Years Has Again Mani-
tested Itself-Fiye Large, Cracks
in Dinerent Parts OF the city
Gas and Water Main. Frequently
observation-disclosures Are Alarmed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-13
PARK t;ITY.


Park City, Oct PA very pretty
birthday party was given in honor of
john Welsh last Monday afternoon at
the home of his parents. MI and Mrs
p J. Welsh. Games of various kinds
were INDUCED in, choice refreshments
We're served and a happy time was
enjoyed.
Mrs. H. S. Townsend was elected sec
rotary of Silver Leaf lodge. Daughters
of Rebekah, last Tuesday evening, vice
Mrs F. s Fox, resigned
Mrs w y Boyd returned Monday
from ten days visit 10 the metrop-
oils
Mrs. George Lindsay was a visitor TO
Salt Lake this week
Mrs. NJ. NJ. f. Allen was among the
visitors to the city this week
Mrs. Ed Nichols returned Thursday
from a pleasant visit with friends in
Salt Lake
The past noble grands met with Mrs.
William Kneale Thursday afternoon
and with music. social converse and
refreshments very pleasant afternoon
was spent. Those present We're: Mes
DANES Townsend. Smith, Rosevear,
Rowe, Addison.
- - q
Mrs. George Bates was a visitor to
Salt Lake this week.
q
Mrs. c. F. Goist went down TO Salt
Lake Monday on a weeks visit with
her parents.
Monday evening Mrs. w. G. Lamb
entertained Mr.. and Mrs W. V. Rice
and Mr.. and Mrs Steele at dinner.
q q 9,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Watson returned
yesterday from a ten days visit with
friends at Salt Lake.
o q 8
Mrs. L. P. Kimbau came up from
Salt Lake Thursday on a visit with
Mrs. T. r. Davis.
% 8 8
Friday afternoon a delightful pro-
gressive euchre party was given by
Mrs w. ]. Buck and Mrs. p. H. Towey
at the home of the latter. The parlors
We're handsomely decorated with
flowers. Elegant refreshments were
served and the affair was in every way
a decided success The invited guest is
We're: Mesdames H. Welsh, j. Welsh,
c. Shields, Wilson, Sherman, Sterritt,
Armstrong, Geiger. Middeau. J. S. Gel
ger, HurlDut, Frankel, Lamb, White,
Thomson. Smith, l. Kimball Hughes,
A Williams. A. d. Williams, w. D.
Sutton, D. D. Sutton, Criss. Daley,
Davis, CULVER, Scott, Blocher, Deim,