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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
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Minnesota Man Gets Out Of Montana
I @ Prison.
Helena, Mont. July 2s.-Gov. Toole
has pardoned Edmund Erickson, form
erly of Moorhead, Mimi, who Is serv-
ing a fve-year sentence in the peni-
Tertiary at Deer Lodge for assault IN
the second degree committed in Butte
in December, 1899. Erickson is only
twenty-one years old and 1t is believed
his mind is unbalanced. Prominent
Minnesota men, including ex-Gov.
Lind and Charles A. Towne. interceded
in Erickson's behalf.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Crime. and Crimina1s.

A mob at Elkins, W. Va, lynched a
negro who had mortally wounded the
chief Of police.
Joe Benish Of Walker. Iowa, shot his
sweetheart, Miss Fannie Gtersha, and
then shot himselg. He will die. The
girl will ecover.
Mrs. Selma Breier Of Milwaukee. &C
cording to the coroner's jury, came to
her death from injuries a: the hands
Of her husband, John Breier. He Is
held on a charge of murder.
John, alias Louis, Mcdowell, arrested
for alleged fraudulent attempt to secure
jewelry from several firms, claiming to
be Senator Hanna's son, was turned
over to the st. Louis authorities on
requisition and sent to st. Louis.
Rev. J. B. Dusman, postmaster at
Goshen, Ohio. attempted suicide by
shooting, and probably fatally wounded
himself. He formerly was active as q
minister in the United Brethren church.
It is supposed he became unbalanced
during the recent intensely hot weather.
Chief Wilkie Of the secret service has
received a number of bank notes print
ed from the original plates from the
! State Bank of New Brunswick, N. j.,
over fifty years ago.. A bank went out
Of existence some time in the sos, and
it was supposed that the steel plates
from which it's notes were printed were
destroyed.
Greek and Austrian railway graders
met in Sydney, Neb., in deadly combat.
Six Greeks were wounded and n Aus
TRAN was killed. After a drunken row
the Austrians attacked the Greeks with
knives, revolvers and clubs and COM
pletely routed them. after severely
wounding six Of their number. Rabe
Lubovic, an Austrian, was killed.
Mary Schufhizer, wife Of Michael
Schufhizer, a farmer living west Of In
dianapolis, was shot and seriously
wounded by Herbert Sickinger, a farm
hand, who then turned his revolver on
lSchufhizer, infictnig a slight wound.
An old grudge is supposed to have led
to the shooting. Farmers turned out
in large numbers, but Sickinger is still
at large.
Clarence Davis, aged seventeen years,
In Cincinnati shot and seriously wound
ed his stepfather, William Weideburch.
Davis had separated from his young
wife, and, after having attempted sui
eide on three different occasions, yes
.erday shot at his stepfather four times.
He was disarmed and arrested before
he could shoot at other members Of the
family. 5
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
KILLED M LIGHTN1Na.
one killed and Two seriously !

One killed and Two Seriouslyf In
1ured.
Towah, Wis, July 2s.-During 9 re-
we're electrical storm which passed
over this section Of the country, mi
man was killed and two probably ia
tally injured by lightning. The first
victim was Chris Peterson, q laboring
man, who picked up a wire which was
blown down by the wind. The others
are M. J. and G. Kelley, brothers living
on a farm eight miles north Of here.
They were in the house when 1t was
struck. The first named is not expect
ed to live.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
General.

L- L-I.- .E NC0SG&4e Er"l- FT.+E-ttr.. r
Dun's weekly trade review reports
business about normal.
A young girl afflicted with diphtheria
died while under treatment.by DoWie.
The Wisconsin pension list shows q
gain OF nearly 200 over that OF q year
ago. 'st
Relics Of st. Anne. on exhibition in
New York, are credited with miracu-
lous cures.
Reports show that during the present
year Cuba's exports have exceeded her
imports by $S.637.1S5.
A famous painting. .'The Birth Of
Liberty was bought for $1.60 In 9 sale
Of unclaimed goods. Il
The Iowa corn crop will amount to
over 100000 bushels II no further
damage Is done. IL
An operation on the stomach OF e
New Jersey farmer relieved him OF g
frog five inches long.
"a New York doctor has left VIII
providing for tests to determine Wheth-
er death has actually occurred.
FIFTY million feet Of standing timber
has been sold at the La Pointesagency,
WISCONSIN. at an everage OF = per l,0oo
feet. Il
Practically an oficials admission 2
been made that the First National
Bank Of New York proposed to absorb
the National Bank Of the c.sS#A
The transport Thomas sailed from
San Francisco for Manila, VIA Hon ! "
~. with the 500 teachers who's are gotng
Ef.E SffSgESE2x -Elaxs.-. d. &Nn a0hAnvUgfne6h0
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Rich Strike of ore.

Lead, s. D., July %. ~ The Hidden
Fortune Company Of Denver encoun-
tered a big ledge OF free milling ore in
the Hcodlebug tunnel. on the prop
erty adjoining the Homestake mine.
The ore runs about $3.50 per ton and
in every way is equal to the Homestake
ore. The top Of another ore vein was
also struck in a thirty-foot shaft on
the same property. 1t is considered
the most important strike made in the
Black Hills in many years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03

George Gould. like his father, is a
silent man. He divides his secrets
with no one. Taught in a practical
school. he has the ability, the wealth
and the experience to develop his plans
on a scale Of great magnitude. 1t ia
predicted he will make a greater repu-
fation as q master financier than his
father left, and that he will accumu-
bate, II he has not done so already, q
much larger fortune. t. -
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Bnr ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

west Superior. July 2s.-The grand
lodge of the L: s. w. A. yesterday af-
ternoon voted to bar saloonkeepers
from becoming members Of the order.
The delegates from both states were
in favor Of this rule. Hayward was
chosen unanimously as the place for
holding the next convention.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03

Bermuda's receiving ship, tho Ter
nor, has been put out Of commission
after perhaps the most uneventful ca
Teer of any naval vessel. She wal an
+ floating battery built in 1856 for
b Crimean war, but was sent the
following year to Bermuda without,
having seen service, and for forty-four
years remained moored of the Naval
Nub there.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03

Emile lola has Just refused an offer
q 100000 for three books. II once
walked the streets Of Paris in danger
nf starvation" he said, "but I am not
starving now at the age of g."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
People Talked About.

The French zoologist, Henry LaCaze
Luthiers. ia dead. He was born iD
1921.
DR.. Aston Ellis Of Hamilton, Ohio.
has been elected president of the Ohio
university.
DR.. Edward Morley, brother Of. the
Rt. Hon John Morley, the well known
Liberal member Of the house Of com.
mons, is dead.
Former Congressman Simon J. Scher-
merhorn died at his home in Rotter-
dam, N. Y, from apoplexy. He Was
seventy-three years old.
J. D. Eckman, manager OF the Joint
rate inspection bureau in Indianapolis.
is dead. He was known among rail-
road men all over the country.
Henry King Elkins. a pioneer lumber
merchant Of Chicago and one Of the
first directors Of the board Of trade. Is
dead, after an illness of nearly a year.
John Downer, the builder Of many OF
New York's famous structures and
master builder for the last twenty-five
years for the Astor estate, died sudden
ly of heart disease In New York.
Robert Folger Westcott. father-in-
law Of ex-Capt. o. NJ. Carter. U. s. A.,
and head Of the Westcott Express COM
pany died suddenly at Richfeld
Springs, N. z. I
sybil sanderson, the singer. has made
a contract with Maurice Grau for q
tour Of the United States. She will sail
from London for New York on Sept. 20,
and will make her first appearance IN
San Francisco.
The Hungarian violinist. Kubelik, has
been engaged by Daniel Frohman for
an American tour, commencing In New
York I'M December next. Mr.. Frohman
has guaranteed that Kubelik's share OF
the proceeds Of the tour shall not be
less than 500, 900.
Frederick s. Williams, city editor and
founder Of the Sunday Times and q
well known Indiana politician, died at
Lafayette, Ind, aged f~ifty-three. He
served as chief clerk in the office Of the
third auditor Of the United States treas
ury during President Cleveland's ad-
ministration. s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Damage by Storm.

Preston, Mimi, July 81. "a The hot
spell was broken when the wind be-
gan to blow at a furious rate and rain
followed. 1t rained all. night and re-
ports have come in from a few miles
north of here that grain stacks are all
blown over, many barns unroofed and
trees blown down. Edwin Stark's
barn was struck by lightning and
burned to the ground. Loss, $1,4O0.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Pretty Costly QuaiI.

7eN FFGG1y COH11y WUuA1s n
Albert Lea, Mimi, July 2S.---The hrst
conviction under the game law this
year took place yesterday when G. b
Cordin of owatonna pleaded guilty to
shooting w quail. He was fned SO
for each bird and costs, amounting in.
all to S21. 30. s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Uo9,s work.

CeinlteerygilIe, us. July ssS--A mad
sdoee on tie Sarnnisssof NiliamsN Crane Mt
hogs ana sScattle.sst sspne8ofS$&
isshpogn Sdted ana several head oaf cattle
kad sfoSbesssh sOnsst hssI RRIEentfce!
Israaan,ch. nYys horses disd sfrcHaas she az. &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Ice FAMINE at Ia Crosse.

Ice Famine Mt La Cr0sse.
La Crosse, Wis, July 2s.-F. "A. Big
Glow, local ice dealer. madesthe state
ment yesterday that La Crosse ~
threatened with an Ice famine, caused
the recent heated spell.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
The Arkansas river IL 2,l7o miles
long. but at various points in It's cours,
y very narrow for Its length,

No British ship is permitted to carry
deckload OF timber into a British
BORT between the last day Of October
and April: 16.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03

A swarm Of bees held up the bushes.
centre of Waterbury, Conn, the other
day. The bees swarmed a day before
the schedule date, and as they made
for the business district there was
great excitement. Store doors and
windows were closed and women and
children screamed and fled to the side
streets. There was a general scamper.
ing down South Main street as tn.
swarm descended on this thorough.
fare, and, although the most Travelled
IN the city, 1t was bare Of everything
but bees in a few minutes. Electric
cars and all other. vehicles went into
retirement, and the bees, after sting.
ing so persons. circled about the ga
looms and the livery stables until they
threatened to destroy all business
When the excitement was at it's height
the bees. attracted by timers repair
ing a roof, made q dead set for thu
noise, and the way the men slipped
down the ladders would do credit tt
sailors. The bees sought the seclu.
sion Of the %housetops, where thei1
owner, with the usual Establishment.
succeeded In coaxing the bees into a biz
chimney. After q successful. dirtatio1
With the queen, the man loaded tn.
swarm in big handfuls into the hive
brought along In anticipation Of sue,
aees. 3s HI
II . load ofscoal Is let out 81 doors
exposed. 10 the weather-say. for 9
month--it loses one-third Of It's heat.
1n9 quadities. IL 9 ton OF coal Is
placed on tho ground and left there
and another ton. Il placed under . shed
The latter loses about 2 per cent Of
- heating force the former about n
~ cent Hsncs Il q great saving
In1 coal. Ia have Il IS DIV place, COY.
srssd olyssrs and ~ I'll sides. Thaeei softer
- coalS the more hsating power Ii
asssd. because the volatile and valuable
'<ee.Dnstitaent.s .naAaessrEo sacx a,onb y,
ION ssS &, a ss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
sLaMoure county has 1898 schoea4chii-

Aug. IL ~ 70 Dc 0 LAY = -
Grand Forks. Il
Contractors have lott, q trouble to Sc
cure laborers. HS
Grand Forks reports IN epidemic OF
runaway teams.
Some stolen horses wers recovered
nea Paramount. 5} 3Ss5s
Glendale has Its quota Of assault
and battery cases.
The Bank OF New Rockford is erect
Ing a new building.
North Dakota,s crop o. $4,000 school
children helps some. N
Since good crops seem assured. there
is a decided building boom.
The Mandan fair people are cashing
premiums awarded last year.
Charles Kono, a Bohemian, was tax
en- to the asylum from Dickinson.
It is now claimed there is no 9blackleg
among the cattle in Wells county.
Steele county people will make It
warm for horse thieves IN the future.
The ironing crew has caught up with
the graders on the Oberon extension.
a man who disappeared from Towner
county has been located on the coast.
Farmers in the southern part OF the
state have begun to cut early-soWn
wheat. HEIDI
The water in the James river Is said
to be higher now than at any time Tor
years. Il 5
Many valuable horses around Dray-
ton have been poisoned by eating
water hemlock.
Dickinson has already baled 100000
pounds OF wool this year, and the, CLIP
is not half in.
Bismarck streets are unsprinkled be-,
cause OF a temporary hitch in the COM
pensation. etc.
Hankinson hunters have organized to.
protect game and prevent violations OF
the game laws.
Stores will be established at Arnold
and Baldwin. the new stations on the
Washburn road. ga 81
"A Brooklyn firm has an agent IN Bur-
leigh county, purchasing tax titles ano
abandoned farms. y
Many cattle in Wells county are re-
ported to have died from want OF ex.
ercise and water.
Hankinson people are kicking On the
deal they got about the Treat Northern
excursion on the Fourth.
More than 1000 Indians are said to
have been ~vaccinated recently on the
Fort Totten reservation.
Attorney Purcell and Druggist Ritz
tenhouse OF Wahpeton have opened q.
sbaar ro ,o1n uyoot ~ K,I1nn 45s9E x43lNz ,SEss
The prisoners In the Stark county
Jail made another attempt to break he
bars, b u were unsuccessful.
Richard sykes has brought suit
against some Iowa parties to have GER
tain tax title deeds set aside. III
wiMiston may get into a horse-racang,
circuit. which is to include Minot and
q number of Montana towns.
western ranchmen are kicking over
Improper inspection Of cattle driven
into the state from Minnesota.
The Harvey school board will appear
In district court to answer charges OF
irregularity in handling funds
Oberon has been one Of the Mvelfest
towns in4the state this summer, on tac-
count Of the railroad extension.
The fact that Fargo will spend sap
900 on city schools next year shoVfTe
that the kids are not neglected Z.
Some mean kids at Grand ForNl
broke the electric light globes on thi
streets by throwing stones at them.
Edmore and Brocket, townsites ON,
the Lakota extension. will be plated
and the lots put on the market at once.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
SHOPPING HINTS.

A great many of the designs for hatpins, brooches, belt pins and buc- kles are shown in the seasonable hol- ly and mistletoe.
 Green corduroy wall paper is pop4 ular and gives a pleasing result. With the prevailing style of mahogany bed- room furniture in colonial designs it combines effectively.
 Strings of pearls, knotted at ono side, having gauge flowers edged with sequins upon them, are used for hair ornaments. The bow knots of tulle are also outlined with sequins and att tract many Christmas shoppers.
 Porcelain spoons with long wooden handles, which do not become heated when in use about the cooking stove, come in various sizes and can be put to a number of uses. The porcelain is more easily cleaned than the ordit nary tin kitchen spoon.
 Baby spoons are sterling-silver novelty and make nice gifts for tho year-olds. It is one of the few spoons young child can firmly grasp, as the short-looped handle is especially suits ed to fit the chubby hand and the wide deep bowl does not admit of spilling in carrying the food to the mouth. These spoons have etched bowls of over 50 different subjects chosen from the most familiar and delightful nursery rhymes and pics lures.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
YOUNGSTERS EXPECTATIONS.

sT'm goin' t get nasty little tin watch for Christmas" "How d. you know?'' "Heard pa tell ma t be- sure an put a pocket in my new waist."-Judge. .s
 Tommy-"Papa know what mam@ ma intends to give you Christmas" Papa-"What, son?" Tommy-"She's making a tidy for your arm-chair.n Jewellers Weekly.
 At the Newsboys' Dinner.-'T just wish was rich an could have tur- key whenever I ikedl" -Ohl ! dunno. You wouldn't 'preciate Thanksgivin' or Christmas."-Puck.
 His Preference.-sNow, Freddy what do you want for Christmas?'' "Oh, gran'pa. gimme somepin' real silly; gran'ma aIlus gives me some- pin sensible. ."--Indianapolis Jour5
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
GATHERED HERE AND THERE.

The checks which pass through the London clearing house in six weeks are more than equal in amount to all the coin of the world.
 The Alps cover space of 90,000 square miles. In them rivers have their source, flowing into the North seaa Black sea and Mediterranean.
 The United Kingdom pays annually for timber no less than e31, 100000 ($194, ,65O, ,0OO), of which g e2S,0o0,00Q ($136,232 ,Ooo) goes out of the country,
 According to the Pall Mall Gazette. the British workingman has almost abandoned his clay pipe and shag in favor of the two-penny packet of cigarettes.
 Brazilian carbon, which is worth about $45 per carat, or about four times the value of ordinary diamonds. is used in drilling some of the gold mines of South Africa.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
DON'T NEED THE MONEY.

Gately & Brennan, Center street, have mems hobby suits in worsteds, tweeds and cheviots at $10. S12.50 and up; overcoats just as low priced. Then if you wish to pay more they have some of the nobbiest styles made. In ladies' garments. skirts, jackets, rag 1ans. they have all the leading fabrics; but the best part of it is you need pay no money down, and only one dollar weekly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
AT CoNLoN BROS, SHOPPING

Mart may be found varied assort- ment of useful as we'll as ornamental watches in solid gold, gold filled, gold alloy and nickel; boys watches at Soc each; gents watches, same variety as ladies', from S2c to S35; ladies' brace lets, including silver and AK gold; lockets, chains and rings; handker- chiefs in lace, hemstitched with en- broidered initial; lawn, linen and silk; gloves, umbrellas, etc. For the chil- dren they have dolls, games, toys, etc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

DID YOU HEAR THAT ROOSTER Of Kelly's? He says there is heap of candy in the East Main street win daw that weighed 5000 lbs before the children began to reduce it. That is a good deal of sweets. but not satis- fled with this Kelly has on hand an immense stock of more expensive con- fectionery, and is even prepared to make bon-bons in any flavor while you wait
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
A. MAILHIOT.

153 South Main street, mentions a variety of articles suitable for Christi mas presents that will not tax your pocketbook too severely. Pocketbooks, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, ladies' gar ters, silk muffiers, neckties, suspen- ders. For the little ones he has baby bonnets and caps, cloaks, dolls and other toys.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
F P REcrnN & co

Give gentle reminder that when look ing around for q holiday gift it will not do to overlook them. They have made great preparations for brisk trade and their large and beautiful stock of jewelry, silverware and knick- knacks affords an excellent opportuni- ty to select q Christmas or birthday gift.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
T. B. MULLINGs

Says if you are undecided what to put into the boys stocking, call at the modern boys store and you can decide easily enough. If it is a growth up'' boy you wish to buy for, his growth up'' department is filled with numerous articles from which to select a present. For ladies you can find gloves, umbrellas and sweaters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
JONES. MORGAN & co

Have an attractive announcement for the holidays, which will appeal to the ladies who are looking for a suitable
 gift to husband, father, brother or
 friend Handsome bath robes. Ioung-
 ing gowns, smoking jackets, rain coats, leather suit cases. toilet cases, port manteaus, combination hat boxes that will hold derby, silk and opera hat, u%o
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
CHRISTMAS AT TURNBULL.s.

This will be the last Christmas that the Turnbull company will celebrate in it's present quarters. The company is to move to East Main street. Therefore as a memorial of it's success. on South Main street as an Xmas pres ent to it's customers, the company has slaughtered prices on all their goods.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
AT NUGENTs PHARMACY

You may find more articles suitable for Christmas presents than you would think. Of toilet articles there is large and varied assortment. How about a box of cigars for you gentle man friend or relative? If you must have medicine, they use great care in compromising.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
20 PER CENT REDUCTION.

The Benson Furniture Go. has had marked success since its establish ment. This is the first Christmas since it's birth. Therefore it wishes to show the public at this festival sea- son that it appreciates their patronage by giving a twenty per cent reduc- tiOn on all their splendid stock.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
p !. BoLAN

Says if you leave out the hardware store when you are looking for suita- ble Christmas gifts. that are useful. at really low prices, you will commit a blunder, and some great swell said that was more than a crime. How about a sled, tool box or pocket knife, or steam toy for your boy? For chii- dren of larger growth you will find manicure sets, carpet sweepers, Star safety razors, razor strops, etc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
MAN WITH AN APPETITE.

What makes a person so happy as q good meal? A man without an appe- tite is the most unfortunate individual in the country. Any person will re- cover his appetite if he looks over the stock Of turkeys, ducks, roasting chickens, fowls, etc, at $. Bohl's, 64 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
THE |. F. HAAsE co

Offer Christmas suggestions that are artistic. Statuary and placques in ivory, bronze and rich oriental cover ings; LOuelswa art wares. masterpieces of the best American artists; Benares brass vases, richly hand chased; sofa pillows. covered with genuine oriental fabrics; leather sofa pillows, the latest fad; tea tables. India stools, tabour- cites and odd bits of Flemish and Ant Yerp oak furniture.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
FIND IT AT BURRALL's.

This is the season of the year when an appropriate piece of furniture makes an acceptable gift. If you are looking for anything of the kind be sure and call at the J. M. Burrall & Co store, for there you will find every thing new, up-to-date and at low prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
BUSY AS BEES.

It is the only thing that can be said of Cnrrans' clerks, doing up gloyess handkerchiefs, books, toys and all the other things that Santa Claus brings on his annual visit to Waterbury, The shopper is never tired going through this vast establishment, every floor is crowded with merchandise and people, and the wonder is that there can be anything left after all the par- cells that are carried out.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
MUSIC HATH CHARMS.

A piano is always acceptable as a gift. At the Christmas time it is more acceptable than ever. The Driggs & Smith Go have all the best pianos, sheet music. music rolls and stands, and musical merchandise gen. orally.