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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
GAVE FORTUNE TO 0 o

Benjamin aist cutssout All Of Hi!
81 Relatives. :E. %
Falls City, Neb., Dec. 17:-Disgusted
by the chickering's and opportunities OF
a horde Of relatives who insisted that
he divide a legacy of $4,000 among
them and would not permit him to .di.
vide it as he saw fit, BENJAMIN w.
Gist, a young farmer near this town;
drew the money from the bank In
$4,000 lots and gave it away to the
.poor. He said he intended to divide
it among his relatives, but they dis
gusted him and finally he went to Q
bank, drew out the money and drove
through the streets OF the city, die,
tributing 1t In IS, SO and $40 pieces to
the poor. 4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
cHokED BY FoorpADs.
Held Up and Robbed in Broad Day.

SH ~ NV00SA ~ -
light.
st. Paul, Dec. 17.-Mathias Clerf, a
farmer living at Humboldt, Iowa, was
held Up by two men yesterday after;
moor on Dale street, near Aurora ave
nue., and robbed of SIS in cash, 5000 in
notes and a fur ~overcoat valued at $40.
The hold-up occurred in broad day.
light, within a block of two saloons
and a drug store. The crooks" de
liberated as to whether they should
bother with the %overeoat, and finally
made the victim doff his garment in
the street. The strangers enticed
Clerf from 'Jantz's saloon to Michele.
schlaeger's place, 615 Lafpnd street,
thence to Weller & Sons. saloon, Dale
and University.
The two men then suggested that
they all take a walk on Dale street.
Clerf assented, but as the party ap-
preached Fuller street the Iowa farm
er said he guessed he better not go
any further, as he was a stranger. and
might get lost. One of the men. an
swered: "Well, perhaps we have gone
far enough :, now. and grabbed the
farmer by the throat and choked him.
Meanwhile the other went through
Cierf's pocket, securing the money and
notes. r.. -
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
STONE ENTRIES HELD UP.

Land Department Takes Hand In Da-
kota Cases.
Fargo, N. D., Dec. ia great many
stone and mineral entries in the north.
western part of this state are being
held up by the land department. 1t
is said that no more proofs on such
entries can be made without a special
report by an examiner on every claim.
In Ward county some lands were
taken on alleged stone claims when
there is not enough stone to make the
foundation of a good-sized farm house,
and the chief value of the land is
either for grazing or agricultural pur'
poses Many other entries were at.
tempted on mineral claims, but have
not progressed very far.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
LAWYER is IN PRISON..

Embezzlement Mt.
Sioux Falls, s. D., Dec. l7-S. H.
Wright, an attorney Of Centerville,
formerly states attorney of Brule
county, and three years a resident of
Sioux Falls prior to his removal to
Centerville, was yesterday placed in
the Sioux Falls ,penitentiary, where: he
will serve a term of one year for en-
:bezzlement., He was. convicted in: the
state circuit court in this city. a year
ago, but appealed ito the state supreme
court, which affirmed the verdict, and
a few days ago denied a motion for a
stay of proceedings so, Wright could
perfect an appeal to the United States
supreme court. He alleged that there
was a federal question involved.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
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70 90 TO THE PHILIPPINES.
Part Of Fort Meade Garrison to es
Sent to the Orient.

Part Of Fort Meade Garrison to BE
Sent to the Orient.
Sturgis, s. D., Dec. Is. - According
to reports al order was received at
Fort Meade yesterday to the effect
that headquarters and band with the
first squadron of the Thirteenth Unit
ed States cavalry, now stationed at the
post, will leave here about Feb. Is for
San Francisco, sailing for the Philip
pines about March 1. Two troops Of
the Thirteenth cavalry now stationed
at Fort Keogh will proceed to Fort
Meade and relieve the third squadron,
which leaves about March Is for San
Francisco, sailing April I. The e c
ond squadron Of the Thirteenth cav
airy, it is said. will remain at Fort
Meade until the Sixth cavalry arrives
from the Philippines to relieve them,
after which they go to join the first
and third squadrons. While the ma
jority of the boys are pleased with the
trip a number are reluctant to go.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
FLOOD OF COUNTERFEIT.

Twin Cities Are Worked by a Bad
Gang.
Minneapolis, Dec. IL. Anthony
Schroeder, one of the gang which is
said to have been passing counterfeit
dollars in the. Twin Cities during the
past month, was caught yesterday in
this city. He was arrested by one of
the detectives on the police force and
is held in jail on orders of Capt. ]. W.
Lawrence. the secret service man.
Bogus silver dollars have been unus-
ually thick in the Twin Cities during
the past month. They are said to be
excellent counterfeits. Secret service
say that the entire gang will be
behind the bars within a few days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
HEAVY FALL OF o

Storm Extends From the Gulf to the
st. Paul, Dec. list. Paul and the
Northwest was visited yesterday by an
unusually heavy fall of show. The
storm was general throughout the
central section of the country, from
the gulf to the great lakes. In the
South 1t was raining and in the North
it was snow. Railroads reported no
serious trouble, but trains were all a
little behind time. South Dakota was
especially favored with the beautiful.
Reports from towns in all parts of the
state say that the fall was unusually
heavy. In some places it was the
heaviest in several years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
LICKED UP BY FIRE.
Grand Forks Suffers a Loss Of About
$4,000.

Grand Forks Suffers a Loss Of About
$4,000.
Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. is. The
worst fire in the history of Grand
Forks since the burning Of the Hotel
Dakotah five years ago occurred yes
terday afternoon when the Brevoort
building was totally destroyed. The
fire started in the furniture store Of
Norman & Co., probably from a spark
from q match, and before the alarm
could be given the room was in flames.
The fire was held in check for some
time, and many Of the inmates Of the
rooms upstairs were SO certain that it
would be stopped that they did not at
tempt to remove their goods until too
late. The fight went on all afternoon,
and the walls fell with a crash about 5
o'clock. The loss is estimated at
about 100000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
stockholm 70 Get New Depot.

Stockholm to Get New Depot.
Stockholm. s. D., Dec. Is. - After
efforts lasting a year or more 1t now
looks as il this place would at last
have q new depot, the railroad com.
pany having opposed the construction
Of such q building for some time. Now,
however, lumber js being unloaded to
be used for this purpose.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
MARSHAL FOUND DEAD.

Postmortem Held at Laurens, Iowa, to
Determine Cause.
Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 17.-Andrew
Anderson, town marshal of Laurens,
Iowa, was found dead in the engine
house at that place yesterday morn
ing. The engine was still in opera
ton and the water tank was running
over. 1t is surmised that Anderson was
injured in some manner while working
around the engine. A ,postmortem is
being held to determine the real cause
of death.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Cousins In Critical Condition.
Marshalltown, Iowa, Dec. is. ~ Prt,
vate advices were received here yes.
terday from Chicago to the effect that
Congressman Cousins will submit to q
third operation for bladder trouble
within, few days. a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
DEATH FOR TWO.

James Neal ls Dead and James O'Brien
Is Fatally Crushed:
Winona, Mimi, Dec. 1.-TWO seri-
Gus accidents have, been reported az
occurring west Of here On the North
western road. James Neal was so
seriously injured near Waseca that ne
died in q few hours. His remains Will
probably ?ssbe brought here. James
O'Brien, q freight brakeman, was
caught between two cars ands,Ais abdo-
men crushed in q frightful manner
Death will result.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
DRIVE INDIANS BACK.

crees MustsLeav Montana for Canada
or Take the Consequences. ts,
Helena, Mont, Dec. 17.-Collector Of
Customs Wessershas decided that UNI
less the Cree Indians, who have been
infesting Montana for years, return to
Canada at once he will seize their
horses for unpaid duty, The. Crees are
Canadian wards They are smallpox
breeders, and have cost Choteau55 couNn1-
thousands of dollars In quarantine
expenses. XIX .g g4ss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
Boy Injured While Hunting.

Boy Injured While Hunting.
Nora Springs, Iowa, Dec. 15.-A bad
hunting accident occurred here. James
Marshall, son of Mrs. Josephine Mar.
shall, was out rabbit hunting, accom-
panied by the youngest son of j.. G..
Seimer, and in some way one of the
guns was accidentally discharged, the
charge striking young Seimer in the
foot, shattering it SO badly that it will
have to be amputated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
STEAL GUNS 70 FIGHT WITH

Fort Meade Soldiers in Battle With
Police.
Sturgis, S. D., Dec. 1.-Two privates
of the Thirteenth cavalry at Fort
Meade broke into a hardware store
and took about six revolvers and some
money. They were found in O dance
hall. They shot twice at the officers,
.%retreating to-a vacant shed. One pri'
vate was shot in the leg by q police.
man, and both are now in jail. on q
charge of burglary. All the revolvers
we're found but one.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

A Chicago man who was asked to
came the things which had contribut-
ed most to- his success mentioned
good luck as one Of them. This ist q
wonderful admission, coming from
one who lisi' up,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The arsenic complexion tablet on.
ftnuest.to Justify the claims made for
H.. Young women who take 1t In sui.
dciert quantities never have any fur.
sher trouble with their complexions,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

"A New York gentleman having re-
covered from a serious illness By
good nursing has given his nurse $780,
300. This is better than, dying and
having. ones win contested by the
more direct heirs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
Aeeident bal the Woods.

Accident In the Woods.
Eau Claire. Wis, Dec. IA. - Charles
8. Newell, seventy-three years old.
vice president of the Daniel Shaw
Lumber company, while alone in the
woods yesterday, fell over. some. logs
and broke his right arm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

A New Jersey man who has been
married only a''waeek or two wants .
divorce because his wife wears open
work hosiery. He should not be
hasty. She may quit as the season
advances. ~.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The man who asked the street
police to lock him up because he
wanted to steal everything he saw is
evidently wasting his opportunities.
The coal trust needs him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

A New York palmist says J. Pier
pont Morgan has nc business ability.
There r q. good many people who
would be willing to pay, that palmist
handsomely If he could prove it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

For some reason or other we often
tead that some man o other has "dis.
appeared suddenly. 1t would be truly
remarkable to read of one who disap'
peared gradually. "
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The chemists in the Armour labora
iory at Chicago claim to have found q
cure for fools. The chemists ought to
be able to hold their jobs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Il doesn't sound exactly right, after
borrowing q ten-dollar note from .
friend. TO tell him sthat his kindness is
8 great, thatsyouS can never repay it;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
3FreiohtNTrajn Wrscksd.

san Luis Obispo, Cal, Dee. IA
through freight train On the Coast
line VIM Wrecked last night BY 9 {
broken ax1eaa mile north'o o. here Elf
teen cafsa1wvere piled uDssin 6sbsdttch5
DaunaeeS estimated. III &10o,.000. s.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Mrs. Sage can't expect Uncle Rus
sell. to retire while~the Manhattan
elevated is still running and 10000
300 passengers ahead of the game
hst year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
POLICE ouELL STUDENT RIOT.
Wisconsin Sophomore Climbs steepls
and Plants Banner.

and Plants Banner.
Ripon, Wis, Dec. Is. - The police
was called on yesterday to dispense a
crowd of college students who were
engaged in a hand-to-hand combatEin
the belfry of the Congregational
church for the possession Of a small
piece of red bunting with the gold
figures "O6" on it, which was waving
from the base of the cross on the lofty
spire, nearly $50 feet above the
ground. The banner was placed on
the steeple by a daring freshman, who
climbed up the lightning rod. The
sophomores tried to get up the steeple
to remove the flag and a fierce battle
ensued in the belfry which lasted until
the arrival Of the police.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Arguing about the fright to work"
Is all very well, but what a good many
want to e clearly demonstrated IL
the right to loaf.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Applications for divorce appear to
be on the increase. 1t is well that a
lawyers fee is higher than a clergy.
mans, however.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The young man who can't lose his
heart without also losing his head
doesn't really know the finest thrill
Of love. =
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Another woman has been poisoned
BY eating candy sent her through the
mail. Evidently she did not read the
newspapers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Some men go to the bad because
the journey is so much shorter and
easier than a trip in the other direc'
ton.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Shanghai is to be evacuated by the
powers, although this is a poor time
of year to leave Shanghai unprotected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

If Mr.. Carnegie really fears that he
may die disgracefully rich let him
announce his willingness to back a
lew meritorious theatrical enter.
prises. \ ~'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Thirteen hundred fires were caused
tn''New York last year by parlor
matches-not counting those in par.
'Or CRATES. +,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The man who tells malicious lies
isn't half SO disturbing as the one who
ferrets out a few disagreeable facts
and spreads them about.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

Doukhabor is q compound Of two
Russian words. doukh, meaning spirit,
and Dor, an! abbreviation of boratsia,
meaning to wrest1e.; 4Soul-twisters,
Is it were. '.13-'ia ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

1t Is said the Count Boni de Castel
lane has al $1,000 overcoat. This
recalls the cowboy expression: "A
hund'd dollah saddle on a ten dollah
boss"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The records of the progress Of the
D%oukhobors read like a description
Of the Children's Crusade.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
wAsHBuRN. NORTH DAKOTA

A Chicago minister is preaching
against dudes, Is this genus not yet
extinct?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The emperor of Corea has raised
his favorite wife to the rank of en-
press. Who's jealous? =.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The automobile output for 1902 was
10000. but no one can tell what the
consequent graveyard input has been
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20
When there is no strike In exist.
ence or in contemplation the millen'
mum will be here.

There is only one pleasing feature
about an anarchist. He is generally q
desperately bad shot.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-12-20

The final link in the Pacific cable
has been laid, and. Mother Earth has
got an electric belt at last.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-21
AN AMATEUR PIRATE.
MAJ. stede DOnnet Turned from Farm,
ing 60 FreebootinR and Recsme
A Greedy Robber.

E1rly in the eighteenth century there
lived at Bridgetown, in the island OF
Barbados, very pleasant, middle-aged
gentleman named Maj. stede Bonnet.
Ne was a man in comfortable circum-
stances and had been an officer in the
British army. He had retired from mill
itary service, and had bought an estate
at BridCetown, where he lived in com
fort and was respected by his neigh
bors
But for some reason or other this
quiet and reputable gentleman got it
into his heed that he should like to be a
pirate. But besides the general rea-
sons why Maj. Bonnet should not be-
come pirate, and which applied to all
men as well as to himself, there was a
special reason against his adoption Of
the profession OF q sea robber-he wal
an out-and-out landsman and knew
nothing whatever Of nautical matters.
He was fond of history and wen read in
the literature of the day. lie was ac-
customed TO the habits of good society,
and knew a good deal about farming
and horses and COWS and poultry.
But Notwithstanding his absolute un-
fitness for such a life, Maj Bonnet was
determined to become a pirQte, and he
became one. He had enough money to
buy ship and to ft her out and man
her, and this he quietly did at Bridge.
town, nobody supposing that he was
going to do anything more than start
of ou some commercial cruise. When
everything was ready his vessel Slipped
out Of the harbor one night, and after
he was sailing safely on the rolling sea
he stood upon the quarter deck and pro-
claimed himself a pirate. He ran up
the blach flag, girded on a great cut
lass, and folding his arms he ordered
his mate to steer the vessel to the coast
of Virginia.
: Bonnets men were practiced seamen,
and 50 whsn this green hand" came
into the waters Of Virginia he actually
4ook two or three vessels and robbed
ahem of their cargoes, burning the ships
and sending the crews ashore.
This had grown to be a common GUS
tom among the pirates, who, though
cruel and hard hearted, had not the
inducements Of the old buccaneers to
torture and murder the crews of the
vessels which they captured. 1t was
called "marooning," and was somewhat
less heertless than the old methods.
As Bonnet wished to adopt the Gus
toms of the society in which he placed
himself, when he found himself too far
from land 70 put the captured crew or
shore he did not hesitate to make them
walk the plank, a fayorite device OF
pirates whenever they had no conven-
lent way Of disposing of their prisoners.
In one branch of his new profession
Bonnet rapidly advanced. He soon be-
came a greedy robber and cruel con-
gueror He cap1ured merchant vessels
all along the coast as far north as New
England.-Frank Il. Stockton, in ST.
Nicholas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-21
AGENTS WANTED.

/ AGENTS WANTED-.ooaI or tfaf.
cling agents in Oklahoma or the In
dian territory can get the best contract
in the way OF earning a living and also
based upon the fact that my business
/ given them by anybody in the country
will be pleasing, safe and profitable to
the buyer and also will give to the
agent an honorable and lucrative em-
ploymont. Men OF good character and
standing, mot necessary for them TO
have had any insurance experience,)
will find II for their interest to com-
municate with Henry F.. Burt, general
manager OF the National Life and
Trust Co., of Des Moines, Iowa, Rooms
l3, Is and II. Billingsley bldg, Guth-
rie, Okla. where all the details will
be explained 20 such applicants, and
II not convenient to call in person, II
can be done Just as intelligently by
mail.
REASONS WHY AN AGENT CAN DO
BETTER FOR HIMSELF REP.
REsENTlNo THE NATIONAL
LIFE AND TRUST COMPANY
THAN ANY OTHER EMPLOY.
PLoTMENT.
BECAUSE, its endowment bonds and
policies yield the largest possible
returns consistent with safety.
BECAUSE, it is incorporated uDde.
the Iowa insurance laws and de
posits the cash value Of all bonds
with the auditor OF the state, as
by law required.
BECAUSE, it's bonds are exempt from
taxation and execution. as by law
provided.
EEcAusE, its securities are all first
mortgages on Iowa farms
BECAUSE, It's officers and directors
are men OF well known ability and
integrity.
BECAUSE, all bonds are payable in
gold at maturity
BECAUSE, their bonds guarantee to
return the face value OF each In
ten years, together with all the
aceumulations from lapses in the
reserve and profit fund. and in
teTest thereof.
CAPITAL soc. 700.
Compare our capital stock vita the
capital stock Of other large companies.
All requests for information, either
personal or by letter. viii be eourte.
ously answered. either Ia person OF
by mail, by addressing.
HENRY r. BURT,
Pooms is. IS and II Bnnngsley Bldg,
Guthrie, Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-21
First published In Daily Leader
Jan rs, l902l
LIQUOR NOTICE.
To Whom n MAY Cnreern.
TO Whom It May coreern:

Notice Is hereby given that + NJ
Wick has this day filed his petition
10 sell at retail spirituous. vinous and
malt liquors in lots 8. and 2 la block
So Fifth ward Guthrie Proper logan
county Oklahoma ana that unless
objection be filed on or before the I'd
day Of February. a D.. 1902 said Pc
titlon VII be gransod.
Guthrie Okla Jan rs 1902
J. 3. Dobson, County Clerk.
BY r. 8. Pulllam, Deputy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-21
MISSOURI, KANSAS AND oKLARo-
MA LUMBER DEALERS.

For the above occasion NC will sell
tickets 20 Kansas City aud return at
rate of one fare plus S1OO on tho
certificate plan. Certificates showing
purchase Of going tickets 70 Kansas
City on Jan 25th 10 2Sth, Inclusive
win be honored for return tickets If
presented not later than Feb. 1st
Certificates 70 be signed By Harry U.
Gorsuch secretary ma executed BY
M George II Foote. joint agent.
Yours traly.
a. .. corkins, agent.