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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23
The Barrier at the Door.
BY EDGAR wELToN COOLEY.

BY EDGAR WELTON COOLEY.
copyright, 1901: by Daily Story Pub. CO..
Amid some old barrels and rubbish
in an alley, covered with grease and
dirt and rags, lay the Tramp. His
eyes were bloodshot and bleary.
Over the buildings and in the
streets and alleys, silent and damp
rested the fog that had drifted In
from the lake. Pedestrians lodged
each other on the walks like grim
shadows fitting hither and yon. The
gongs on the electric cars kept up an
incessant din and vehicles picked their
way along the congested thorough
fares.
But the Tramp was oblivious to fog
and confusion. Unkempt, outcast,
,d%esolate, he lay, his faculties inert, be-
numbed by the liquor that turned the
blood in his veins to fire, and threw
a heavy veil between him and the trag-
.edies and the pathos of his life.
From out Of the yellowish black Of
the street, into the denser fog of the
alley came two shadowy forms. They
halted by the brick wall of a building
near the pile Of larrels and rubbish
where the Tramp lay.
We'll" said the shorter Shadow,
bluntly, whats the job-liftin'?"
NO" replied the taller one, cau-
tiously, "nervy business. But say, on
est now, are you on the square?"
Sure" returned the other.
The voices aroused the Tramp from
his drunken stupor, and raising his
head a triae, he rested it on his hand
and tried to listen.
WELL" resumed the taller Shadow
Anally. there's a woman in the case,
and she's made a big fool of me. I'm
in a tight box, Reddy, and you've got
to help me-. Good job, good pay.
Blundering job, and you'll swing, and
Ill not donate a penny towards CIV
ting BURIAL"
well, what's de graft?" was the re-
spouse.
Its this: The woman is Belle Sib-
ley. You know her-out on Benning.
ton avenue, Number 16, Carleton
Flats. She is my wife but the world
AOCoA + hAOW ~. I've UAOWcu III IWCh>
ty thousand on her-twenty thousand
big round dollars and not one of them
mine"
"De bank's?"
Eyes, the banks, every cent of it.
But they a lever trace it to me II
she is out of the way. We had a quar-
rel this morning, and l believe she
intends to preach. So she's got to 60"
And what do you want me to do
kidnap herr"
"Kidnap the DEVIL" snapped the
taller Shadow, irritably. mo, kill"
Oh" said the other quietly.
Into the muddled brain of the
Tramp the words sank slowly, but they
:dnally aroused his dormant faculties.
"It's this way" resumed the taller
Shadow, lowering his voice until the
Tramp could scarcely catch his words.
Il have the business all cut and dried.
Take this revolver and use tits
hers. At two o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. enter the fiat by means of the
stairs at the rear. You will find the
outer door unlocked. Go down the hall
until you come to the last door on
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

invested in any other country. The
income from these is $100,O 90 annually,
Royalty in Belgium, Denmark, Italy,
Greece and Holland all show a liking
for American enterprises and the in
comederived from American securities.
Japan also looks to the United States
for paying investments. Even the shah
OF Persia and the sultan Of Turkey
have money invested here.-Chicago
News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23


"DEAR Mrs. P1NKHAM 81
was suffering such fortunes
from nervous prostration that
life was a burden. I could
not sleep at all, and was too
weak to walk across the floor.
Ny heart was affected so that
often I could not lie down at
all without almost suffocating.
I took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and it
worked like magic. Ifeel that
your medicine has been of In
estimable benefit to me-"
MISS ADELE WILLIAMSON,
l06 N R0ulevard. Atlanta. Ga.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23
Backing Payn for Another Po.it,o..

Backing Psyn for Another Position.
When Roosevelt was governor Of
New York he determined, In opposi-
ton to the wishes OF Senator Platt,,
that Lou" Payn, superintendent Of
state insurance. should go.s The gov
ernor had his way. Now Mr.1Payn
wants to be United States marshal and
the senator's backing him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

list Of Patents ISSUED Lust Week
to Northwestern Inventors.
- Frank A. GARRISON, Duluth, Mimi.
hot-water heater: John T. Fuhrmann,
st. Paul. Mimi. motor: John Hanson,
Hansonville, MIMI, invalid bed; Clar-
ence Malthaner, Minneapolis. Mimi,
telephone system: Erick Nelson. st.
Paul, MINI, engine; Edgar J. Picker
ing. Minneapolis. MIMI, wheat steam-
er; George w. Weber, st. Paul, Mimi,
stop motion for machines.
Lothrop & johnson, patent attorneys. Oh
& 912 Pioneer Press Bldg, 81. Paul MINI.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23
ADELE

81 am SO nervous! no one ever suffered as I do! There
isn't a well inch in my body. I honestly believe my lungs
are diseased, my chest pains me so, but: I have no cough. =
am SO weak at my stomach, and have Indigestion terribly, and
%palpitation of the heart am losing flesh; and this headache
"There is q weight in the lower part of my bowels, bearing
down all the time, with pains in my groins and thighs-;Iy
can't sleep, walk, or sit, and blue -oh goodness! ! am simply,
the most miserable of women"
This is a most vivid description of a woman suffering with
nervous prostration,. caused by inflammation or some other
diseased condition of the womb.
No woman should allow herself to reach such a perfection
of misery when there is no need of it. Read about Miss
Wiliamson's case and how she was cured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

Piso,s Cure cannot be 100 hishly spssss = .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

There Is much dinerence between
the tally cards Of earth ana those Of
heaven. &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23
Her Z Wa

Her strenuous Way.
sa.sYou didn't seem t get Of with that
Boston .girl?"
mo; she sat on the edge Of her
chair, ready to run and look mp my
pronunciation in the dictionary."-Chi-
.cago Record.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

TO CURE 4 COLD m ONE DAY.
NbkeLAxATIv1 BRoMo QUININ1 1TADL1xSs An
druggists refund the money II IL fails 70 euro
3. W. Groves signature Is o. the boz 8o.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

Pain relieved, sickness prevented. BY
timely use Of Wizard Oil. Keep Il AZ
ways In the home.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

II had nervous prostration
terribly, caused by female
weakness. / suffered every
thing; was unable to eat,
sleep, or work. After a while
I was induced to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Come
pound, and I really began to
improve on taking the first
bottle. I continued to take
the medicine, and am now
better in every way, and feel
like q different person. I am
simply q well woman"
MRs. DELLA KElsE1,
Marienville, p1.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23
DON'T COMPLAIN.

DON'T COMPLAIN.
Don't complain
About the weather:
For easier It's. you'll find,
To make your min to weather
Than weather to your min
Don't complain
About 1.-THE Sermon"
And show your lack Of wit,
For, like a boot. a sermon hurts
The closer 1t doth At.
Don't complain
About your %neighbor;
For in your neighbor's view
His neighbor Is not faultless-
That neighbor being you.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

a woman rays there - no pleasure
In suffering Il It must be done In si-
lence. Gss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

The United Kingdem Of Great Brit.
ain and ireland has $4,000 miles OF
highway. 55
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85nn0 . e mr.; :; "a y = s x: $ $:$ s::;s:;:$ e 49, - ss s$;s$ \: ~: =: 40: 49, IN: :::s.: g {:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

The more checks spendtbsdtt has
The faster he goel
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

When men serve us well we nnsst
not worship them, but God,-who made
them His Instruments.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23
PATENTS.

Adversely is often a blessing in dis
guise.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

A man who cannot command. -
temper should not think Of being .
man Of business.lBeeeonsiield.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23
" y L :. p 3. .yg.G2IL As;

The real worth OF W. L. Douglas $500 and $3.50
shoes compared with other makes IL $500 to $500.
Our 800 Gilt Edge Line cannot b equ:lled e ANY
than any other two manufacturers In the United States.
THE REAa0N more =: 7: DeuIles q sd $50 :hes -. sed
dealer shoun keep them; We give one dealer exclusive sale In each toyn.
Take NO substituteT Inaik on having ". I. Douglas shoa With
name and price stamped on bottom. II your dealer will not get tie. for
You, send direct to factory, enclosing price and &c. extra Tor .ear1a4e.
STATE kind Of leather. size; and width. pain or cap toe. Orr sAoss viii
reach you anyWhss. W1e for catalogue sAoCfAo Nc Sprtag sUko.
We 1e Fast Color w. Z: Douglas St,oe Co.,
BYol0tD In All our 0h0eSs 8r0ekEo1s Mass
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

ms. WInSlow.s seeming syrup.
6ammataon. layspall.cu viaAoolte- 10 sbeetie
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

The Trrth Forced Hes.
I'm AFRAID" she sighed, that 1'M
getting Old"
"Why?" he asked.
When Isgo to the grocery now the
clerks don't nearly break their necko
trying to beat one another IN getting
my ordefs.,-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-03-23

mU0 AOGL8 W1l4LlA0BON,
1876 N. Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08
SUMMARY OF THE WORK OF
THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE

Governor Adams signed S. Il. 16T, the
emergency appropriation for the insane
asylum.
A letter from the governor was read
in the Senate stating that he had
signed S. j. NJ. 3 (Ammons), concern
ing forest reserves, and the same is en-
route to Washington.
Senate bill 800. permitting an appeal
to the State Board of Education from
the decision of the county superintend-
ent, introduced by Mr.. Tanquary, was
passed by the Senate.
Governor Orman has signed Senate
bill 13o by Ammons, TO pay $4,000 of
capitol building expenses, and Senate
bill 80 by William II. Adams, to fix the
terms of court in the Sixth judicial dis
trlct.
The Denver News says: 'At the
opening of the Legislature it seemed
n foregone conclusion that a capital
punishment law would be enacted.
But. as time passes, it grows more and
more doubtful"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

whatever, have been retained or en-
ployed to conduct lobbying business
at the Legislature"
The following memorial has been
presented to the Legislature, signed by
forty-siX of the most prominent min
listers of Denver, including all denom-
nations: THE undersigned, ministers
of the city of Denver, respectfully pc
tition that the precinct option bill
House bill No. IS. Senate bill No. 20
be enacted t4.o law. We believe that
this measure is well suited to the pres
ent condition of Denver, that it is rea-
sonable and just, in harmony with the
fundamental principles of our govern
ment rightfully commanding the sup
port of all good citizens whatever their
personal habits or attitude toward va
rious plans of temperance reform. Be
cause the saloon is essentially So
cial as well as n commercial inStitu-
ton, creating n moral atmosphere of
its own. and affecting not only the
value of the property. but also the well
fare of the homes in its vicinity, We
hold that the question of its location
should be decided by the people resi-
dent in the locality concerned. We
therefore protest against such amend
ment of the bill rs would deny to the
people of n ncighborhood the power to
exclude saloons therefrom If they so
desire. and pray you to pass the bill
without material amendment. In max
ing to you this petition we believe that
we express the sentiment of our con-
gregations. In our opinion the intelli-
gence and the conscience of our city
are united in the desire for precinct
option as for no other measure before
the assembly"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

The North Carolina experimental
station has discovered that the flavor
OF eggs is determined by the feed. AZ
ter giving hens chopped onions for two
weeks the eggs became so disagreeable
IN flavor that they could not be used
Wheat shorts. cotton seed meal and
skim milk increased the number of
eggs laid. but the eggs had a disagree
able flavor. Cracked corn and corn
dough resulted in fewer eggs. but lar
ger ones and of better flavor.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

So far as these things go. the dweller
in the city tenements is often in far
worse condition than the savage in his
hut or his cave. The latter at least
may enjoy some privacy of life when
he desires it, and pure air and water
are not denied him; neither must he
and his family, whether they like it or
not, be in constant contact and asso-
citation with the most hideous and re-
pulsive vices that disgrace and de-
grade humanity. But for the masses
in our cities our boosted civilization
has nothing better to offer than the
tenement, where neither pure air nor
pure water are obtainablc, nor scarce
ly anything else which common de-
cency and right living demand.
Tenement blocks in New York where
from ten to forty persons of all ages
and both sexes are found huddled to-
gether in small. filthy rooms without
light or ventilation, without beds or
closets-blocks where there Is not
single bath tub nor n single square
yard of ground space for II child to
play in-thcse are things which make
the surroundings of n Zulu savage
seem enviable in the comparison.
That vices and crimes in the vilest
forms known to man. hideous poverty
and loathsome disease should develop
and increase under such conditions is
not surprising. The far greater mar
vel is that so many actually survive
the influences of such awful dens and
in spite of them rise to pure and tru-
ly noble manhood and womanhood.-
Leslies Weekly.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

King Victor Emmanuel has done
that which becomes a true man, and
therefore something not unbecoming a
king. Lieutenant Bresci, brother of
the assassin of King Humbert, has had
to endure such suspicion and dislike,
because of his relationship with the
murderer, that his position became in
tolerable. and he forwarded to the
king his resignation from the army.
Not only was the resignation declined,
in words which revealed the generos-
ity of manly mans nature, but the
king. as n proof of his confidence in
the loyalty of gallant and deserving
officer, promoted him to captaincy
with the command of a fort on the
Austrian frontier. 1t was a magnani-
nous thing to do, and the young king
has given evidence that he possesses
at least one of the qualities that made
his father and grandfather worthily
popular.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08
Among centenarians none can

Among centenarians none can be
more remarkable than Signor Pacelli,
whose birthday has just been celebrat-
ed in Rome. He is 1903 years old, and
in full possession of his faculties. He
has played not unimportant part in
public life in Italy, and was at one
time the director of the Pontitical GUS
toms. He can remember the excite
ment caused by the Napoleonic cam
paigns, and was himself present at the
removal of Pope Plus VII. from the
Quirinal in 1908.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

The pest-house at South Omaha,
Neo.' was recently burned to the
ground by 200 armed and masked men.
VINO stood off the guards and police
Ihe building was purchased for an
emergency hospital for the reception
or smallpox patients, and was to have
oeen put in use the following day. 1t
was located within the city limits, and
this was the cause of its destruction.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

Sixty members of the Grant family
association and their guests celebrated
in New ork February 9th the third
annual reunion and the 5UOth anniver-
sary of Priscilla Grant. 1t was an
nounced that there are now 1000 of
the descendant of Matthew and Pris-
ella Grant in this country. Matthew
Grant and his wife Priscilla landed in
this country in 1880. The late General
u. S. Grant was one of their descen-
dantS.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

A tender-hearted Boston physician,
on being called to visit a poor patient,
found the family in such poverty
stricken circumstances that, besides
prescribing, he gave five dollars to the
FAMILY The next day, on making n
second visit. he learned that another
physician had been summoned, and
had received two dollars. Some Of the
remaining three dollars had been spent
Tor beer. box of dominoes and pack
of cards.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

The war on cigarettes takes on new
Importance when the governor of a
state in his inaugural address recon-
mends legislation which will prohibit
their sale within the borders of the
commonwealth. Governor Bliss of
Michigan has made such a recommen-
dation. He places the matter Upon
physiological as well as ethical
grounds. His observation leads him
to believe that cigarette smoking i'm
pairs the health and intellect, and
leads to other forms of depravlty. The
state adopts stringent regulations %
stamp out tuberculosis in cattle.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

1t has been stated that the name of
Oklahoma means beautiful land" but
missionaries who have made special
study of Indian languages dispute it.
They say that it is Choctaw word,
and means red people" Truth is more
to be desired than sentimental appro-
pr1ateness, of course. but beautiful
land would SO APPLY describe Okla
homa that we regret that it is not the
true significance of the, word.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

A doctor in Coleraine, ireland, was
sued for damages for the death of
valuable horse he had treated. 1t was
shown that he had administered to the
animal twelve grains of some power
full drug, and the plaintiff insisted that
the medicine had saused death. The
doctor declared that he had frequently
given eight grains to a man, and that
four grains more were not too much
for horse. The judge asked, Would
MT twelve grains kill the devil himself
If he swallowed them?" II don't know,
my lord" replied the doctor; Il
never had him for patient" That's
evidently true, doctor" responded the
judge, for the ovid boy is still alive"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

II the United States and England should
form an alliance. the combined strength
would be so great that there would be
little chance for enemies to overcome us.
In like manner, when men and women
keep up their bodily strength with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. there is little
chance of attacks from disease. The old
time remedy enriches the blood. steadies
the nerves, and increases the appetite.
Try 1t for dyspepsia and indigestion.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

Six ladies now rank in the profess
soriate OF Swiss universities. Berne
has four one protesting the history of
philosophy; Others are in the depart
ments OF surgery and OF the TellMic
observatory, while the fourth is civic
librarian: At Zurich there are two,
Doth in the department of surgery.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

The State of Oregon has issued war
rants for over 100000 within a year
past for bounties for predatory wild
animals killed within its limits. The
bounty is paid on scalps OF coyotes,
Wildcats. mountain lions. panthers,
cougars. gray wolves, and timber
wolves.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

At the Kansas City stock yards IA
Hereford cow was recently sold for
$1,000, the highest price on record.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

A fashion journal says: "'Shirts. ties
and hosiery will be .queter next. sum-
blamed collar buttons that provoke bad
language.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

An army officer thinks he has discov-
cred the site of the Garden of Eden in
the Philippines. Adam and Eve have
moved, but the snake is still there.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

Professor w. p. Amalizki OF Warsaw
University has discovered in North
Russia skeletons OF an antediluvian
race OF giants nearly ten feet in
height
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

A wicked cynic says: 1.-The father Of
his country is well known in history. We
don't know who was it's mother. but
you could not throw n brick in the di
rection of the United States Senate, with
out hitting one of its grandmothers.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

Try Russ Bleaching Blue. the modern
bag blue. makes clothes whittier than snow.
Sold by grocers everywhere.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

The great public schools of the large cities
use Carter's ink exclusively. 1t is the best and
costs no more than the poorest. Get it.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

Mrs. wInslow's Soothing syrur.
For children teething softeus the gums, reduces In
lsnmation allays pain cures wind collie Csc bottle
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1901-03-08

AS every wants United States senator's
elected by the people. we will proceed
not to do 1t for another hundred years.