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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-11-21

to be used in pumping the waters Of
the Missouri river on a large scale
This matter Is under investigation,
preliminary work being begun during
the summer of 1902.
The total area irrigated in North
DaKota In 1899 was 4,S72 acres, only
81 acres of which were reported as
being watered by means of wells. In
1889 there were irrigated in all only
AS acres. Settlement is rapidly in
creasing in the western or arid por-
ton of the State, and there has been
a succession of years favorable to
agriculture. so that the new corners
are encouraged in their efforts. II,
however, these years should be ex-
ceptional as regards the amount of
moisture available, there will result,
as in Western Kansas and Nebraska,
great suffering and hardships from
the failure Of crops. It will be remem-
bered that in these state a wave of
settlement advanced toward the west
during the period of unusual summer
rains, and retreated, with great disas-
ter to individuals, following the return
to natural climatic conditions. Thus
it is in western North Dakota; while
at present the settlers, inexperienced
in irrigation, do not appreciate it's ne
cessity, later there may be an urgent
demand for its speedy introduction.
The way in which this can be done
successfully is not at first obvious,
and will require very careful consid-
Grafton of methods and cost.-Bis-
marck Tribune. ...
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-11-21

Committee on Finance, North Dakota
Irrigation Association.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-11-21

Fargo, Nov. 18.-The Cass County
court house was totally destroyed by
fire last night. The flames originated
in the jury room in the new annex
and is supposed to have been due to
a lamp explosion or cigar stub in
paper basket. The blaze soon spread
to the main part of the building and
caught under the roof where it was
impossible to control it. There was no
fire engine and the water pressure
was so light that the firemen were
practically helpless above the second
floor.
The building was erected twenty
years ago, and the original cost was
about $150,000, besides the furniture
and the annex built this summer at
a cost of $4,000. The total insurance
is about $4,000. All records except
those of the supreme court and some
new cases in the clerk of courts Of
fee are thought to be safe though
the vaults cannot be opened yet on
account of heat. The sheriffs resi-
dence and Jail were saved. The
prisoners were greatly excited but in
no danger at any time. The Uni
tartan church may be secured for
temporary quarters so that the old
vaults can be used. -
The library of Judge Young was in
the building in the rooms used by the
supreme court and was entirely
lost.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-11-21
Asca'l for Funds.

The following letter has been issued
by the finance committee appointed at
the recent meeting of the executive
committee Of the irrigation associa-
tion at Fargo:
An Irrigation Association has been
organized in North Dakota to aid in
securing the development Of the state.
There are $s,oo0,ooO in the United
Staes Treasury applicable to irrigation
work in North Dakota. Whatever
portion Of this money which can be
secured for work here will add sever
al times its amount to the value of
the state, and thus benefit all sections
of our commonwealth. It is neces-
sary to do considerable preliminary
work to obtain this money. Several
boards of fctHity commissioners have
already agreed to assist in the move.
ment by contributing 500 from theil
respective counties to aid the good
cause. We feel that as every portion
Of the state will be benefited, that
your board will want to share In this
movement, and we ask you to immedi-
ately make appropriation in accord
with this idea. It Is necessary that
action be taken at once to be effec-
tive. Hon. e. z. Sarles of Hillsboro
is the treasurer Of the association, and
all remittances should be made pay.
able and sent to him. We believe
you will assist North Dakota in secur-
ing the national aid to which this
state is entitled by prompt action.
Respectfully,
J. D. Wallace, Pembina,
Chairman.
e. c. Lucas, Lisbon,
Secretary.
John Satterlund, Washburn,
H. P. Ryan, Grand Forks,
John D.Carroll, New Rockford
Committee on Finance, North Dakota
Irrigation Association.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-11-21
VILLAGE OFFICERS.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

sohn,,dt VIM. F. A, Gierke
FHto. FH a, - nI.tr'ct Attorney-at Law /,
- HcT.a.nC Co.. Notary Public
Mel lEAN COUNTY ABSTRACT CO,
otacial Bonded Abstracters for Mclean
County, N. OAK.
Ahstracts furnished on short notice.
/. Uses examined and perfected.
Tsx mafters attended to for non-resldents.
1 MoQsy to Loan on Real Essate.
B WAsHBuRN, NORTH DAKOTA.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
INSTITUTION HAD NO
TROUBLE TO WEATHER

The institution had no trouble wealth
cring the storm. The commercial element
III the city came to the banks assistance
at once with increased deposits, so that
money was pouring in, all day instead Of
only going out. Men came there with
$4,000 $4,000 and even $4,000 deposits
to testify their confidence in the stability
OF the institution. Not large aepositor
Withdrew a dollar and this soon had the
elect Of quieting the fears Of the small
deposiiors, who made mp the excited
crowd in front OF the tclers' windows.
1t was not necessary for the bank even
to call for assistance from other banks.
AS matter of fact, it took in more money
during the day than il paid out and when
The doors closed At 3 o'clock il showed a
larger cash balance on hand.
To protect itself the bank pursued the
usual course OF savings banks at such
times and took the time provided by law
and, also provided in all the contracts Of
deposit, of 90 days in which to pay de-
posts now draHing interest. When
savings bank takes money on deposit and
pays interest thereon il always reserves
this right, n right which further is guaran-
tccd by law, 10 retain such deposits for
90 days after first demand made by the de.
positor TO Withdraw the account. Acting
under this right the State Savings bank
today has stamped each deposit book pre-
scnted with the date Of the demand.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12

subscription for a state representation at
the St. Louis worlds fair.
AS stated in special dispatch to the
Inter Mountain last evening from Miles
City, President Scallon OF the Anaconda
Copper Mining company has added to the
$1,000 donated by Mr.. Mccormick a per-
sonal subscription Of $1,000 and a sub
scription of $4,000 on behalf of the prop
critics OF the Amalgamated Copper COM
pany.
And now the cities of the state are get
ting in line. Today the mayors and rep
resentative citizens of Butte. Helena, Ana
conda, Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, Liv-
ingston, Deer Lodge, Great Falls and
other cities OF the state send to the Inter
Mountain their Endorsements of the plan.
1t is promised in each city that the plan
of raising funds will be supported enthus
iastcaIy.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
SENATOR KOHRS WOULD
LIKE TO SEE IT DONE
SPECIAL 10 rnE INflR MouNrAiN.


Deer Lodge, March ls.-The corrcspon-
dent for the Inter Mountain talked with
n number of the leading citizens of this
place today relative To the question of
raising ST. Louis fair fund by means
OF popular subscription, and the general
impression seems to be that such a move
would be the proper and wise course to
follow. An interview with State Senator
Conrad kohrs was had and, speaking Of
the matter, he said II was one of the
committee on finance in the state senate
and had something to do with naming
the commission which we proposed should
30 to 81. Louis to represent our state. We
considered that those we named for the
commission were all upright and honor
able men, who had ample means and who
could go there and faithfully represent
the best interests of the people for the
honor OF so doing. and for that alone. il
that commission could be retained, ! would
heartily favor the move to raise $4,000
by popular subscription, and would feel
like donating my share toward the accom-.
plishmcnt OF that end
There is little doubt here but that the
Continued on Page Elcven.)
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
DAvEY SAYS MONTANA
SHOULD HAVE EXHIBIT

Montana should have an exhibit at ST.
Louis. And If Montana has any exhibit at
all it should be a good one. This state
is in a position where it cannot afford to
go half way on such a matter. Today
the people OF the East do not know what
we have in the way of products. Nor do
we ourselves begin to realize our re-
sources. For these reasons | am in favor
OF securing by means of private sulscrip-
ton the funds to send proper exhibit to
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. And
] can say for my department of the city
administration and, ] think for all other
departments, that such project will get
hearty cooperation from Buttes govern
ment as well as from her citizens.
"As to the proper means to adopt to se-
cure subscriptions which will be worthy of
this city, ! ann not prepared to talk.
have not given the subject enough thought.
] read last evening of what has been done.
1t looks like good start 1t should be
followed up will favor any proper plan
TO do so.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
THREE FACTIONS WILL MAKE THE
LABOR CONVENTION VERY LIVELY

Seventh ward. w. A. Pater Eighth ward,
Charles Armstrong.
An adjournment was then taken while
the credentials committee examined the
credentials OF delegates and prepared their
report.
1t was stated during the rec SIS by dele
gates who had inside information that
the United Copper company had conf
mittee out working to secure the adj ourn-
ment referred to above TO bring about fu-
sion with the pops and Heinze democrats.
The committee was composed as follows
Tom Kinds, John Nelson, Peter Breen,
John Weston and William Sheihcbin.
1t is the general opinion in the hall that
Larry Duggan will be the straight nomi-
nee OF the convention for mayor.
Through the medium OF butte's populst
party, whose recent gathering in BarnI
Shanahan's hack is still fresh in the
minds of the public, the United Copper
interests will try this afternoon to force
a combination with the labor convention
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
UNITED COPPER WILL
MAKE AN EFFORT
FOR FUSION
The Convention May Hold
Firm and Name Dug
gan for Mayor.

The labor party city convention, which
this afternoon at o'clock, was slow in
getting into action, and il was some time
after the hour named when it was called
to order
Prior to its being convened there was
a good deal of lively discussion of the
mayoralty issue in the ante-room and on
the floor of the hall, where it was said
that three factions would make the con
vention lively.
Il understand said one Of the dele
gates, that there is faction in favor OF
the nomination Of a man inside the party
for mayor; another for the nomination Of
man outside the party, and still third
which favors fusion with the other
parties
Another. delegate outlined the plan of
the United Copper company as a scheme
to stop action at the convention from the
start and cause an ad journment at once
SO that fusion with the anti-democrats and
the populists might be effected later
Chairman Larry Duggan called the
meeting to order and made short ad-
dress. He said:
Fellow delegates of the labor party
convention and citizens of Butte, il is
our duty to recommend to you to place in
the field ticket that will be acceptable
to the people.
Il think it is our duty to place in the
field ticket of good, true laboring men,
who will stand by the laboring party.
ask you to consider the party and the
city of Butte, so when you come before
the people they cannot say they made
mistake at the last election"
After that Mr.. Duggan said he believed
the selection of a. creditable committee
was the first business, and Secretary r. A.
Pelkey of the labor party read the call.
Delegate Charles Lannin moved that the
chair appoint committeeman from each
of the eight wards, and that was done.
The committee appointed was as follows:
First ward, M. Ryan; Second ward,
Alex Mackel; Third ward, Ed. Day;
Fourth ward, Frank Axtell; Fifth ward,
II. A. Lewis; Sixth ward, N. A. McSwyn;
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
EDWARDS SAYS HE Is
HEARTILY IN FAVOR OF IT

SPECIAL 70 TIE INTER MOUNTAIN.
Helena, March i2.--Mayor i. J. Ed
wards, speaking as the chief executive Of
fcer OF the capital city OF the state says
that he heartily favors the plan proposed
by Paul Mccormick Of Billings and in
dorsed in such a substantial manner by
President Scalon of the Anaconda com
pany. of raising fair fund by popular
subscription.
Il don't think there is any doubt about
Helena doing its share in the premises
said Mayor Edwards TO the Inter Noun
tain correspondent today: Il am glad the
Inter Mountain has taken the matter Up
and started the ball rolling. ! shall
speak to a number OF our citizens on the
subject and urge them TO follow the lead
already made. ! think the citzcns ot the
state generally will favor the idea OF rails
ing the money by subscription. since the
legislature failed to make an approrria-
tion.
I'll the money is Subscribed in the man
ner proposed, the subscribers would natur
ally have a voice in the management OF
the St. Louis end and, by selecting q good
man or two TO take charge OF it, run mat
tiers in business-like manner without
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12

United Copper people for mayor, Is to
head the joint ticket, il such ticket can
be produced.
When the convention reconvcncd the
secretary read the names Of the dele
gates and as the report Of the committee
was read the delegates took the front
seats. The reading took some time and
was tedious business.
The preliminaries took so long that the
interesting features expected did not de.
velop in time for n report Of the proceed
ings 1t was expected that the fight
would be on as soon as the delegates had
been seated, but that had not yet been
accomplished at the press hour OF the
Inter Mountain.
Following is a list of the delegates in
the convention:
FIRST WARD.
Deegatcs-W William Murray, James
Dickson, Mike Ryan, Frank Blodgctt,
Tom Grant, T. J. Chope, Patrick Dcmp-
sey, Pierre Marconnat, Z. A. Dix, Fred
Reims.
Alternates-Morris King X. Chope
Tom Shields, Joseph Ryan, Charles Cole
man, John Sullivan, Al Kilhomck, I'd
Keefe, Charles Ryan Dennis Lowd.
SECOND WARD.
Delegates-John ]. Quinn, NJ. p Hag-
gerty, Alex Mackel, NJ. ]. Gciger, Pat
Maher, John Nagman, Horace Mcrkcl
Charles McGarvey, William Haggcrty
John McKenna, William Walsh, William
Whiteley.
Alternates-James Mehan, Frank Burke,
John Rowe, Albert Rouleau, Mike Quinn,
Joe Flaherty, Pat May, Charles White,
Mike Shea, James O'Conncll Paul Nc
Kenna, J. II. McGrath.
THIRD WARD
Delegates-Edward Day, J. II. O'Meara,
J. L. McNally, NJ. J. Connors, Harry
Kanes, Phil Fay, Patrick Sullivan, +. S.
Rohan, J. W. McGovern, w. Il. Anderson,
Mark Hardy, Thomas Fox, A. w. Brouse.
Alternates-Nick Holland, Pat Shea, =.
J. O'Farrell, Jerry Blackwell, +. W.
Pissott w. II. Marvin, Martin Holland,
Tom Gcary, George Slocum, J. Cullen, {.
NJ. League, Maurice Tierney, John Laly.
FOURTH WARD.
Delegates-T. B. Axtell, r. A. Pelkey,
J. J. McGrath, II. Bergman, William
Meyer, ]. Z. Anderson, Harry Cantwell,
c. II. Burke.
Alternates- Flynn, JAS Wright,
II. C.. Miller, Bailey Hail. Harry Kings
land, James Cummack, w. J. Campion,
c. C.. Bills.
FIFTH WARD.
Delegates-Arthur Jore, II. T. Lewis,
Thomas II, Bolitho, J. II. Maloney, John
Maronell, Louis Grossman, Harry Rick
ard Frank Ham, Patrick Flynn, William
Pendluna.
Alternates-David Lewis, James Get
rault, ]. A. Nadeau, G, Williams, J. A.
Olson, William Lewis, II. Wilkinson, P.
CONTINUED ON Page Eleyen.)
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
REPORTS OF WITHDRAWAL
WITHOUT FOUNDATION

Al first some Of the dcpositors, not un-
Outstanding this, were greatly frightened.
When, however, their attention was callel
to the explanation printed Of this very
point on the deposit book they were
quieted. Some returned their deposits
after taking them out.
The reports OF the withdrawal Of Mr..
Creighton and the Largey estate are abso-
lutely without foundation How they
started no one knows. Sellers Largey. the
representative Of the estate, was at the
bank this afternoon. Said he:
please say for me on behalf Of the
Largcy estate that we never had the
slightest intention Of withdrawing our de-
poslts from the bank or ceasing our con-
nection with it in any manner The rela-
tions between the bank and the Largey
estate are exactly the same as they have
been, and there is no prospect Of their
being otherwise. The bank is absolutely
solvent in every way and we and all other
depositors are perfectly satisfied with the
character Of its loans"
John A. Creighton, the Omaha muti-mil-
lionaire, is president of the bank. He
tclegraphcd today a vigorous denial of
the rumor that he had resigned the presi-
dcncy of the bank or had withdrawn his
backing from the institution He like
others interested, is at loss to under
stand how the rumors started.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
Run Caused by Rumor to
Effect that Directors
Had Withdrawn.
SOUND AS A DOLLAR
Moneyed Men Show Con-
fidence in Institution
by DepoSiting.

lnnamed 10y the false reports which
have been set anoat for several days to
the effect that the largey estate and John
A. Creighton had withdrawn from the
State Savings bank, a run was started this
morning on that institution.
Before the doors were opened this morn
ing number of the small depositors, men
and women, had assembled in front of the
bank at the corner Of Park and Main.
With the beginning of the banking day
they rushed in and pressed aud crowded
about the counter all demanding their
money.
For n time they were wildly excited.
Then finding that there was absolutely
no cause for the panic, their excitement
subsidized Nevertheless. crowds swarmed
about the bank and within il all day
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
BILLINGS MAYOR IS
READY TO PUSH IT ALONG

Billings. March I2.-1he announce
ment in last nights Inter Mountain OF
the offer of President William Scallon of
the Anaconda company to give $1,000
personally and $4,000 for the Amalga
mated Copper company properties to-
wards a Worlds Fair fund was read with
interest here since il was Billings man,
Hon. Paul Mccormick, who first suggest
ed that the money be raised by subscrip
ton rather than permit Montana TO fail
20 make an exhibit at ST. Louis. Mayor
w. B George said today that the people
OF Billings were unanimous in favor OF
something OF the kind being done and
now that the ball has been started rolling
the people OF the state should lend help
ing hand.
"lt would be too bad il Montana had
no exhibit" said Mayor George I'VE
are one OF the principal states in the
Louisiana purchase and should make a
good showing at St. Louis"
Several well-known citizens expressed
themselves in a similar vein and there is
little doubt OF Billings being right in line
on proposition OF raising a fund for the
fair,
MiSS0ULA WILL BE IN
LINE WITH THE REST
Missoula, March "Mssoula will be
right in line with other towns of the
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12

state in doing what is rgh, towards rails
ing a fund for a fair exhibit" declared
Mayor A. NJ. Stephens today. 'lt is a
laudable enterprise and deserves every en-
couragemcnt"
The mayor said that he proposed to call
a meeting in the near future of the city
council and citizens to take up the matter
aud see what can be done towards Mis-
soula doing its share. There is a general
sentiment that Missoula and the Bitter
Root valley not only should help make
up the Montana exhibit in the way Of
products, but that the people Of this sec
ton should assist other parts of the state
In rniAinp a fund
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12

having any Chicago Worlds Fair expert
cnce. Yes, heartily indorsc the plan
and hope that fund of $4,000 or $780,
600 can be raised to make a suitable ex-
hibit at ST. Louis.
81 think that in all probability the next
legislature could be induced to make N
appropriation to reimburse those who sub
scrbed money for the fair. OF course no
one can predict what the next session viii
do in the matter, but | guess that there
would be no opposition to an appropfil-
tion"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12

when giving bis opinion regarding the pub
lie subscription for the placing of a Mon
tana exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition
Said the mayor:
Surely our state needs a representation
there. Since there now appears few other
ways to raise the money it appears to me
that the public subscription method is q
good one. Every citizen of the state. who
has Montana's interests at heart, ought T.
be willing to help the cause along. There
can be nothing except benefit come from
such an exhibit. Without Montana rep
resented the fair would be no more com
plete than were New York state to fail OF
representation. | will certainly be ready
to aid in a financial way along with the
others 4"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12

State Coal Mine Inspector Byrne has is
sued call for populist convention to be
held Monday, preceded by primaries Sat-
urday night and committee of populists
is now out to wait on the labor people.
This committee is the result of a con-
ference at the Butte hotel Tuesday night.
1t consists of John Weston, Tom Kinds,
John Nelson, William Shieflebin and
Peter Breen. If they can't get fusion from
the labor convention the members are in
structed to resuscitate the antitrust party
and make combination with them.
This combination be it with whom it may.
must come before Saturday. Pat Mullins.
who is being pushed by number of
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
THOUGHT SUM WILL BE
RAISED VERY SOON

Judging by the ready response which
has come to Mr.. McCormick's suggestion
from all parts of Montana, the $4,000
he fixed as the sum to be raised apparent
ly will be forthcoming in comparatively
short time.
What is now to be done is to effect some
sort of an organization to take up the
work of securing subscriptions. The for
nation of such an organization no doubt
will be completed within a few days.
Mayor Davey of Butte to an Inter
Mountain reDorter todaY said
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-12
HOPES TO SEE PLANS
UNDER WAY SOON

II think the ways and means will work
themselves out in short time. When
good men go TO planning they will evolve
some definite lines of action which the
people of the city can follow out. hone
to see this come within few days and
will favor 1t when it is given out
Now, as | said in the first place, the
people OF other sections of the United