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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
.NEELY TO BE TRIED.
Military Authoritie. Ready to 4
ON Decision of Supreme Court.

Military Authorities Ready to Act
ON Decision of Supreme Court.
Washington. Jan. 16. = The United
States supreme court has announced
it's decision in the case of C.. F. w.
Nicely. charged with embezzlement of
the public funds of Cuba while acting
as financial agent of the department
Of posts of that island. holding that
Nicely is subject to %extradition. JUS
tice Harlan handed down he courts
opinion, which was unanimous, and
Immediately after the opinion was con-
Guided an order was issued requiring
that the mandate in the case be is
sued at once. AS 500 as the war de-
partment is officially informed of the
decision Of the United States supreme
court in sustaining its contention in
the case steps will be taken to secure
the prisoners removal to Havana for
trial. VI "g
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
ROUTED By GEN. GRANT.
Clearing Out the fnsurrectionists 4
Hia District. .

Clearing Out the fnsurrectlonists in
His District.
Manila, Jan. Is. - Gen. Grant, who
was endeavoring to finish the latest in
surrection in his district and who Is
personally commanding his scouts at
the southern end. reported yesterday
that he had encountered a number Of
bands south Of Buloc mountain, all Of
whom retired up the hills. He at
tackled 100 Of them, who were well in
trenched and made considerable re-
sistance, but were finally driven from
their position. Four bodies Of insur-
gents were found. The American cas-
ualties were a sergeant and a private
of Troop A, Filipino cavalry. wounded.
Gen. Grants district is pacified with
the exception of a small district south
Of Buloc mountain; the province of
Pampanga is quiet. It is expected
Pampanga will be the first province, to
which civil government will be ex-
tended.
Col. William Bullock attacked a
force of insurgents at Puntingen, Sc
curing a quantity of arms and ammu-
milton and other material.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
BUREAU.
senator. Nelson Will Report q BIZ
Establishing One.

Senator Nelson Will Report a Bill
Establishing One.
Washington, Jan. 16. A national
sta~ndardizing bureau may be author
lied by congress before adjournment.
Representative Southland Of Ohio may
Introduce shortly a bill appropriating
1870, 900 for. the establishment of a sys-
tenn which is demanded by agricultural,
scientific and manufacturing interests
all over the country. The administra-
ton has been enlisted in favor of the
measure. and much favorable senti-
ment is expressed. by members Of
congress. Senator Nelson Of Minnesota
viii report the bill favorably in. the sem
ate next Thursday with a statement
on the value Of the system in making
Measure and standards employed by
scientists, mechanics and engineers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
In the House.
ALL FAVOR EXPEDITION.

Powers Reply to the Dispatch r
ing That Chinese Negotiations Be
Expedited.
Washington, Jan. 1e.-secretary Hay
vas back at the state department yes
'terday for the first time in a week.
and although able to direct affairs. he
still shows signs of the severe cold he
has had for some time. Minister WI
called early and there was a confer
ence' lasting half an hour or the Chi
nese situation. The department has
now received responses from all the
powers relative to the dispatch recently
forwarded through our diplomatic rep
resentatives abroad, urgently request
ing that negotiations be expedited as
fast as possible. All Of the powers
concur in this view and express an
earnest desire to reach a final settle
ment. 5 "
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
RESCUE

All the People ON the Steamer Rus
sic Are Taken OE. q
Marseilles, Jan. 10. All aboard of
the steamer Russie were saved yes
,terday. The heroic efforts of the life
savers who strove for four days to get
a. line to the vessel were finally re-
warded when, the sea having mod
Grated slightly, a breeches buoy ap-
paratus was attached to the wrecked
steamship. The children We're the first
to be sent ashore, then the women,
and finally all Of the 102 passengers
and crew were landed on the beach.
Hundreds Of spectators cheered the
.rescuers and swarmed about the suf-
.ferers, eager to minister to their wants.
Business here is practically suspended
and the population has given itself
over to a celebration Of the rescue of
the Russie's passengers and crew. The
captain Of the wrecked vessel lives
here. He is the lion Of the hour and
cheering crowds surround his house.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
FREE cH-vAxDERB1Lr WEDDING.

Heauty and Wealth Wedded-at New
port Before Fashionable ThronE.
Newport, r. l., Jan. 16.-Miss Elsie
was united in marriage at noon
yesterday to Alfred Gwynne Wander
bilt. the ceremony taking place in the
Zabriskie Memorial Church of st.
John the Evangelist. The bride is the
daughter of Mrs. Francis Ormond
French, and is. related to a number of
the leading families of New York. The
bridegroom is the second son Of the
late Cornelius Vanderbilt, from whom
he inherited the bulk of his millions.
This vas a love match pure and simple.
the bride and bridegroom have been
fast friends since they were childish
playniates. The ceremony was wit
messed by an exclusive body OF fash
ionables that filled the modest church
edi1ce.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
WORK. OF CONGRESS
In the Hopse.

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 Nj. Hopkins Of Illinois. but the
latter made no effort at rejoinder but
contented 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 up to 800. The nota-
bic speeches yesterday were by Mr..
Crumpacker of Indiana dealing with
alleged disfranchisement 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, he discussed briefly, principally
in the form Of a colloquy with Senator
Bacon Of Georgia, the Philippine ques-
ton and h necessity for an army Of
brilliant word picture of the future Of
the United States, declaring that the
trade conflict with Europe already be-
CUR could result only in the CONNER
cial and economic supremacy of his
country over the entire world. In his
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-
tifically organized army and a powerful
navy in order that the United States
might be prepared to defend it's rights
against any possible foe. The speech
created a profound impression.
During the afternoon the senate rati-
fed the committees proposition to
eliminate h 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 3, 1893, increasing h size
of the army for three years from July
l.. 1901.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
PANAMA SAFE.
RevolutiOndsts Will Avoid Any
Trouble With Uncle Sam. /.

Revolutiondsts VIII Avoid Any
g Trouble With Uncle Sam.
Washington, Jan. 13.-According to
advices received at the state DEPART
ment from Mr.. Gudger, United States
consul general at Panama, h revolu-
tionary disturbances in hat vicinity
have quoted down and the country IL
less perturbed. A few days ago Mr..
Gudger reported that a force Of revo-
~lutionists was advancing on Panama
with the intention Of attacking It.
This government did not find it neces-
sary to repeat its warning Of last
summer when Panama was threatened
also, that It would not permit any in
reference with traffic across the isth-
mus, the United States being pledged
by treaty to maintain free transit
there: This warning a effective and
no attack on Panama was made. The
cruiser Philadelphia left Porto Viejo.
Salvador. for Panama yesterday. She
Is due there On Tuesday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
PLOT AGAINST GEAR.

Russian Prince Arrested at Nice to
Keep Him Out Of the Way.
Nice, Jan. 16. - The police have ar
rested Prince Victor Nakahchidez, a
Russian, on the charge Of plotting to
take the life Of the IA The prince,
who Is a nfhilist, was condemned to
death in Russia al an accomplice in the
conspiracy of 1886, against the life of
Alexander Ill. grandfather of the pres.
ent car. He was also convicted in
Paris of being illegally in the possess
sion of explosive machines. Fl
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
In the Senate.

Washington. Jan. 10. - The army
.canteen Is to be abolished, al the SEN
ate yesterday by a very decisive vote.
concurred In the house provision rela-
tive to the army canteen. only Is
votes could be mustered In the senate
In favor. OF the canteen while 81 were
cast against It. Most OF the time was
occupied by Senators Teller Of Colo
RADIO. Pettlgrew Of South Dakota and
Butler Of North Carolina. who all ops.
posed the adoption Of the senate COM
mittee's amendment which provided
for the continuance Of the canteen.
Beyond disposing Of the canteen ques-
ton the senate accomplished little and
It seems doubtful II q final vote upon
the measure win be reached before
Friday or Saturday.
In the House.
The house considered the river and
harbor appropriation bill. Ldttle
progress wal made. In 9 bill carrying
1such q vast sum for local improve
mentsi many localitisssa rs bound 70 ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
BATTLE WITH ROBBERS.
Discovered In the Act Of Robbing a
Bank.

Bank.
Cumberland, Nd, Jan. Is. - officer
Charles w. Goss surprised a gang of
men attempting to rob-. the German
Savings bank early yesterday morning.
He engaged in a single-handed battle
with three Of the men who were al
ready in the bank and one acting as
sentinel on the corner. Goss, is sure
he hit two as they came out of the
door of the bank, one in the back and
one in the arm. He emptied his re-
volver from a vantage point behind
the shadoy of a telegraph pole and all
five men shot in his direction a num-
Der of times. The gang made their
escape, terrorizing the few persons they
met on the way by indiscriminate
firing. Nothing was taken from the
bank. Afterward the gang committed
two small robberies in South Cumber-
land. They r still at large. The
bank has offered a reward of $3.50 and
voted $50 to Goss.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
FNNIsH COLONIES.

tTenne.see to BE Made . Place OF
Refuse for the ORpressed.
Knoxville. Tenn. Jan. IA special
tosthe ssantinelt from Jamestown. Tenn,
says: a. r. sDreutEer Of Chicago and
Olaf Bergstrom Of Nebraska nave
made arrangements for colonizing
shout 10000 acres Of land in Fentress
and Morgan counties with Firms. MT.
sBergstrom has been colonizing Firms
an Nebraska for. several years. Y has
decided tosteosne 10 East Tennessee
With Iutures sc6lonies. Firms are leav-s
ing. Finland BY thousands yearly on
account Of alleged oppression by the
Russian government s58s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
FOR DEATH.
Great Northern
a..

Great Northern and a Spokane Firm
& Sued for $4,000.
Spokane. Wash, Jan. 13.-Miss Liz
zie Simmons, colored, whose husband
was drowned at the Great Northern
crossing of the Spokane river near
Natatorium Park a month ago when
q river ferry capsized, has started joint
suit against the Great Northern and
George s.. Decks & Co. for $4,000. She
alleges that the ferry from which her
husband was thrown was not safe
condition and that the railway and
contracting companies were equally
negligent in allowing the ferry to be
operated, while in an unsafe condition.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
NAVAL BILL.

It Will Carry Four Hundred and
seventy-Six Million Dollars.
Washington Jan. 16. - Emphasizing
again the growth Of the United States
In the family Of great naval powers, a
naval appropriation will be submitted
to the house by Congressman Foss.
chairman Of the house committee on
naval affairs, which will carry an ag-
eregated expenditure Of $476.0oo.o0o
with three hrst-class battleships on the
y Of completion and eight nor
either in course Of construction or IN
tracted for, congress is expected to
grant additional appropriation author
lzing two more battleships OF the most
powerful type and two frst-class pro-
tected cruisers, besides auxiliary yes
sells. including gunboats and torpedo
boats. 3@.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
CAN TELEPHONE ANY DISTANCE.

Alleged Wonderful Invention IL
Made by q College Professor.
New York, Jan. Is. - The Electrical
Review announces the purchase by the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company the parent Bell company Of
the patents of DR.. M. I. Pubin Of
Columbia college, which, 1t states,
covers the art Of ocean telephony and
which will enable telephone messages
to be sent over any length Of land
lines. s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
AUTHORITIES WILL INVESTIGATE.

Farmers. said to Have Destroyed
Track Because of Unpaid Claim.
Indianapolis, Jan. Is. = The railway
mail authorities have taken a hand in
the difficulties which confront the
Midland railroad in Montgomery coun-
ty, where farmers have torn up a part
of the track and blown up two bridges
because of an unpaid claim of a farm
er through whose land the road runs.
The chief clerk has been directed to
go. over the road and see why the con-
tract for carrying the mails is not en-
forced.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
Didn't Hear. the Train.

Pittsburg, Jan. 15.-Capt. John Dip
rold, one Of the Oldest and best known
river captains. was instantly killed
while standing one the railroad track
at Baden, his home, watching the coal
boats going down the Ohio. He was
90 interested in the boats that he
failed to hearsa train which 4 along
and struck him. He was deed when
picked MP.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19

Long Fly for Mosquito Fleet.
st. Georges. Bermuda. Jan. 1.-THE
American mosquito feet. consisting Of
the Annapolis, Frolic. won1patuck and
Piscataqua, which is bound for Ma
nila, has sailed from here for the
Canary islands. Every foot Of availa-
BILE q on the little vessels was used,
for storing coal, as this will be their
longest run.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
FATAL PANIC IN CHICAGO.
Five erople killed and Forty In

jured.
Chicago, Jan. 15.-Five people were
killed and about forty others were in
jured during a panic in the Twelfth
Street Turner hall. West Twelfth and
Halsted streets. The panic was pre-
cipitated by a false cry of fire. About
300 Jewish people, the majority OF
them children, were in the place
gathered to witness the performance
Of a play entitled 1.-THE Greenhorn."
The play was nearly owe when the
cry which caused the panic was raised,
and within five seconds after it rams
through the hall the entire audience
was converted into a frantic mob,
every member of which was fighting
for the safety which lay beyond the
doors of the building. In the Jewish
quarter 1t was repeatedly asserted
last night that the panic was started
with malicious intent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
v1U,Il Act Presiden,fv.s E.cort

6a VIII ASI II! G1lc0ES. g
Washington jan. 16.--It has been de-
cided hatPresident McKinley's per-
soudnai eegcortFto the capitol and return
on March, VIII be Troop A 8of the
FirstSRegifrnent Of cavalry Ohio M.
.tional Guard. This organization VS.
similarly honored four,ssyears ago. SS !.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
Didn't Hear the. Train.

3 Pittsburg, Jan. 15.-Capt. John Dip
pold, one of the oldest and best known
river captains. was instantly killed
while standing one the railroad track
at Baden, his home, watching the coal
boats going down the Ohio. He was
SO interested in the boats that he
failed to hear q train which came along
and struck him. He was dead when
picked up.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19

Prise Fights Don't Go, says Van
~ SAINT. . <
st. Paul, Jan. 16.-Gov. Van SAINT re-
cceived a telegram from Cincinnati
paper asking Il the Jeffries-Ruhliin
fight could be pulled off In Minnesota
Ia case II. was stopped IN Ohio, He re-
Piled as follows: .sJeftries and Rubin
viii not be allowed to fight in Minneso-
Ia. No prize fight IN this state while I
am governor
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
KISSING AND SMALLPOX.
An Osculatory Match Results in an
TO-. Epidemic.

Epidemic.
Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jan. 15.-Charles
Frank of Carpenter, Iowa. is respon-
across the line in Minnesota. Not long
ago Frank attended a church s6ciable
in the region where the disease now
RACES, and while partaking in a kiss
ing game he came, into close come
ton with three of the young ladies of
the church. Shortly afterward he was
taken down with smallpox, and SO
were the three young women. Eight
cases have resulted from this kissing
match and one death a been re-
corded. The neighborhood has been
placed under quarantine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
Renaf HeeR.

Prairie dus Chen, wis. Jan. 16.-Efrsi
almost totally destroyed the meat mar
ket sofs Dietrich q Marvln.s i
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
NeErp HGnxed.

lrarion. Ark, n.slS.---IIandy Vest
aasnegro, was hanged here for
Shamuxr6srrgssof his stepdalgh1tseer nSosstt:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
In the Senate.

Washington, Jar. 12.-In h senate
yesterday a vigorous attack was made
upon that portion Of the army reor-
%ganization bill which confers upon the
president discretionary power to in
crease the strength of the army to the
maximum limit fixed by the bill. An
amendment opening the way to the
appointment Of volunteer Officers to
grades as high as that of captain in
the regular establishment was, adopt
ed. Just before adjournment Mr..
Carter of Montana called up h bill
a%prortioning the representatives OF the
United States among the several
states. Without debate 1t was passed
precisely as it came from the house.
It now goes to the president for his
signature.
In the House.
Not since. the Fifty-first congress has
the house passed as many private PEN
sior. bills at a single sitting as it did
yesterday. In all 40 special pension
bills were passed. The most important
wes one to increase the pension Of
Gen. Americas v. Rice from $50 to 500.
Gen. Rice was wounded several times
during the Civil war and lost a leg at
Vicksburg.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
ROASTED BY TELLER.
FORMER ooMMIssARY GENERAL
EAGAN DENOUNCED.
senator Adds q Sensation
Al Closine .Touch to . Day Of
DreAry Discussion OF the Army
Reorganization Bill-Mr. Carter,
in an Appeal for the Early Pas
saSe Of the Bill, Says That Delay
Now Means Additional Expendi-
lure Of 100000 q Day.

Washington, Jan. Is. Just at the
close Of a day of dreary discussion of
technical delays of the army reorgan-
ization bill Mr.. Teller of Colorado,
speaking to an amendment he had Of
Tered, delivered a sensational denuacia-
ton Of Gen. Egan, former .commissary
general of the army. His denuncjation
included also the administration, be-
cause Gen. Egan had been retired, &C
cording to the Colorado senator's
charge, as a decoration and a reward"
for his attack upon the commanding
general Of the army. In an appeal for
the early passage of the pending. bill,
Senator Carter of Montana declared
that delay now would NEAR an addi-
tional expenditure of 100000 a day. He
asked that a time be set for 4 vote.
hut Mr.. Teller objected. Absolutely no
progress was made with the measure,
not a single amendment being disposed
of finally.
in the House.. b
The house yesterday postponed Dis
trict Of Columbia business until next
Monday and proceeded with the river
and harbor bill. Good progress was
made, SO of the. 81 pages of the bill be-
ing completed. Many amendments
were offered, but without exception all
of them failed. .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-19
In the Senate.

During the legislative session Of yes
terday the senate had under consider
alton the much mooted canteen ques-
ton in connection with the army re-
organization bill. The senate commit
tee in effect restored the provision for
a post exchange or canteen which had
been stricken out Of the bill by the
house. For nearly five hours the SEN
ate discussed the committee amend
ment, but a vote upon the proposition
is not yet in sight. Senator's Galli1ger
Of New Hampshire and Hansbrough of
North Dakota vigorously opposed the
amendment and in turn it was quite
as strenuously supported by Senators.
sewall Of Delaware, Hawley OF Con-.
necticut. Money Of Mississippi. and
Carter Of Montana.