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The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
Notice of Mortgage Sale by Advertisement

Notice is hereby given, that that certain
mortgage executed and delivered by Friedrich
keinturu and Dorollea Ecinfurd his wife,
Mortsagors, to A.J. Sayre Mortgage, dated
the 2lst day OF December a. ID. nineteen nun
dred and one and filed for record il the Office
0! the Registered Deeds of the County of Me
Lean and state Of North Dakota, on the o3rd
day OF December a. u. 1901. and recorded in
Book F-2 OF Mortgages, at page go, will be fore
closed by II sal. OF the premises in such Mort
gage and hereinafter described at The front
door of the Courthouse in the village of Wash
burn. in the County OF Mclean and State OF
North Da. Ota, at the hour Of two O'Clock T.. NJ.
on the 10th, day CT January, 1905. to satisfy the
amount due upon said Mortgage OH the day of
sale.
The premises described in said mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same, are those
certain premises situated in the County of Nc
Lean and State of North Dakota, and described
as follows, to-wit: The Southwest quarter
(SwA) of section eleven Gl), in township one
hundred forty nine I4y), north OF range seventy
.ur (74). west, containing one hundred and
sixty acres, more or less, according to the Gov
ernment survey.
There will he due on such mortgage at the
date OF sale the sum OF Six Hundred Fifty
eight and 43 100 dollars.
Dated at Harvey, North Dakota, this .5th
day of November, 1864
"A. j. SA YRE, Mortgagee.
HancEett Il Wartner Attorneys for Mertgayee
Harvey, North Dakota 1886
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
IMPERIAL MANIFESTO JUST 's-
SUED CONTAINS SOME VERY
L:BERAA. PROMISES.
MANY SUBJECTS COVERED IN EDICT
QUESTION OF A CONSTITUTIONAL
ASSEMBLY PRINCIPAL ONE
LEFT UNTOUCHED.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 2S.-Emperor
Nicholas long cherished reform ukase
has been issued. The document makes
decidedly liberal promises under
number Of hsNR
The ekase promises a full and e1E!'-
able enforcement of existing laws; as
sures the zemstvos of the fullest pos
sible measure Of self-government ana
the enforcement Of the laws now eX.
listing in their behalf; promulgates
scheme of workmen's insurance; eX-
tends the liberty Of the press and
promises a full legal trial of all per
sons accused.
It deals with practically all the sub
jects brought to the emperor's atten-
tion by the memorial OF the congress
of the zemstvos presidents held here
last month While not specifically
pledging the government to carry out
the various reforms in their entirety
as demanded by the memorial the
manifesto promises that each shall be
referred TO the council of ministers
with orders to report promptly on the
fullest measures of relief which can
be accorded on the various subjects.
The question not touched by the
ukase is that of the constitutional as
sembly.
Neither is the Jewish religion spe-
cifcally mentioned, though freedom
for all creeds or sects, whether Chris
tian or otherwise, is among the sub
jects which will be dealt with. In
brief the subjects which will be re-
ferred to committees of the council OF
ministers for early report are:
First-A just and equitable enforce
ment of existing laws, with view OF
securing the harmonious adminlstra-
tion of all the courts.
Promises Made in Manifesto.
Second-Zemstvo organization with
q view to giving the widest latitude
calling additional zemstvo representa-
tives where required and creating
smaller zemstvo units capable OF deal
ing directly with the local needs of
the peasants.
Third-Equality of all citizens be-
fore the law, this touching the much
before the courts.
EOuIlu- du6IuS a oSASAAS VI
workmen's insurance for the benefit
and participation Of factory workers
throughout the empire.
Fifth-To secure citizens against
arbitrary arrest and to accord i'm
munity from harsh action of the police
except in the cases of persons known
to be conspiring to commit overt acts
against the stability of the state.
Sixth-The religious freedom of all
subjects of the empire without respect
of creed or manner of worship.
Seventh-For resembling all unnec-
essary repressive laws, leaving in
force only those designed for the par
ticipation of peasants and for the bene-
fit generally of subjects Of the empire.
Eighth-To accord the fullest possi-
BILE measure of liberty to the press and
the removal as far as possible of vari-
Gus restrictive laws.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
MUCH LIQUOR coNFlscATED.
Naval Academy Midshipmen Planned
on Celebrating Holidays.

Annapolis, Nd, Dec. 2S.-The naval
academy authorities discovered that
preparations for the drinking of a
largo amount of intoxicants during the
holidays had been made by some of
the midshipmen, the liquor to be OBJ
tanned through some of the academy
attendants. Watchmen were placed
at the gates to inspect persons coming
in and We're successful in finding
considerable quantity of liquor, which
was ccnfscated. A quantity of it was
smuggled in, however, and several
banquets were interrupted in different
quarters AS result the prison ship
Santee is full of offending midshipmen
and three have been recommended for
dismissal by Commandant Badger.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
WELL KNOWN MEN INVOLVED.
Officials Seeking corroboration of the
Dodge Confession.

New York. Dec. 2S.-District Attor-
ney Jerome and his assistants are
working hard to obtain corroborative
evidence in connection with the con-
fession of Charles F. Dodge, who was
brought here from Texas on charge
OF perjury which grew out of the
Morse Dodge divorce ENHANCEMENT.
This confession, according to cur.
rent report, involves a conspiracy on
the part of men we'll known here to
defeat the ends of justice but the dis.
trict attorney is understood to take
the position that corroboration of the
statement is necessity before any
court or jury because Dodge admits
that he committed perjury in the case
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
IN THE NORTHWEST.
Traffic Blocked by Worst Blizzard OF
the Season.

the Season.
St. Paul, Dec 2S.--A snow storm,
accompanied by a high wind, prevails
throughout the entire Northwest. On
the prairies the storm is particularly
severe and railroad traffic is greatly
interfered with, some coast trains, al.
ready overdue here, being twenty-tour
hours late. Trains from the East are
also hard hit and local street car serv-
ice is seriously impeded. Wire COM
munication is interrupted in all direc-
tioEs.
Des Moines, Dec. 2S-A blizzard,
blowing across the state with unusual
ferceness, piling snowdrifts high,
breaking down telegraph and tele-
phone wires and delaying railway
traffic, prevailed in Iowa during the
day. In Des Moines street car service
was suspended early in the day. The
progressed.
Superior Wis, Dec. 28.-A violent
snow storm, which for time assumed
the proportions of blizzard, prevailed
here during most of the night. About
four inches Of snow fell, but it is drift
ing considerably, the wind having
reached a velocity of forty miles an
hour.
Milwaukee, Dec. 2S-A severe sleet
storm north of Fond du Lac has cut
off wire communication of all kinds
to Oshkosh and north of there. The
telegraph companies report number
of poles blown down and the wires in
bad tangle.
Madison, Wis, Dec. 28.-A heavy
sleet and snow storm is prevailing
here and accumulated ice is breaking
down trees and telephone wires. The
local telephone company places its
probable loss at $4,000.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 2S.-A foot of
snow, accompanied by a fierce wind,
has delayed traffic on the railroads.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
DEMAND RESTITUTION.
Russians Want Ammunition Seized b.
the Chinese.

Russians Want Ammunition Seized by
the Chinese.
Peking. Dec. 2S.-The Russian Off
cials here have demanded of the Chi
nese foreign Office the restitution OF
the 100000 rounds of ammunition,
apparently destined for Port Arthur,
seized by the Chinese authorities at
Fengtai, near here, four days ago. The
Russians assert that the ammunition
was intended only for the legation
guard.
1t is learned at the foreign office
that the Chinese intend taking a
strong stand in view of the frequent
attempts to smuggle arms and ammu-
milton. The bales of wool containing
the cartridges seized at Fengtai were
consigned to a European resident of
Peking, who is now at Tientsin taking
part in the investigation into the af-
fair.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
Wisconsin Woman Suicides.

Chicago, Dec 2S.-A young woman
who committed suicide at the Mercy
hospital shortly after she had given
birth to a son has been identified as
Mrs. Jennie Beal of Burlington, Wis.
The Identification was made by John
l.. Graham of Warren, Ill.,, cousin of
the dead woman.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
Murderer Given Life Sentence.

Port Huron, Mich, Dec. 2S.-George
Bearss, who murdered Mrs. Abel
Brown at her home on a farm near
guilty to the charge and was sen.
fenced by Judge Law to life imprison
ment in Marquette prison.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
STOCKHOLDERS CALLED ON.
Subject 10 Double Liability in Oberlir
Bank Failure.

Cleveland. Dec. 2S.-Acting upon IL
structions issued by the controller OF
the currency Receiver Robert Lyon OF
the closed Citizens National bank of
Oberlin has notified the stockholders
of the latter concern that they must
stand double liability on their stock.
1t is estimated that about 100000 will
be secured by the receiver in this man.
ner. Some of the stockholders, it is
understood, have already paid their
double liability.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
Number Of Persons Injured.

Indianapolis, Dec. 28.-High winds
are prevailing throughout Indiana.
Much damage to wires is being done.
In Brown county the storm is the most
destructive in years. At Elkinsville
a schoolhouse was unroofed and sew
eral children were injured. Barns
were blown down and several head of
stock killed. A four-story brick wall
OF the recently burned Central chair
factory was blown down, injuring two
men.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
CONFIDENCE IN MIRsKY.
Moscow Zemstvo Passes Resolution Of
Conqratulation.

Moscow, Dec. 2S.-At the meeting
of the Moscow zemstvo, in the pres
ence of a great audience, resolutions
of confidence and congratulation were
passed on the appointment of Prince
Peter Sviatopolk-Mirsky as minister
of the interior and the prospect OF
closer relations and mutual confidence
between the government and the peo-
pie. The zemstvo then voted $15O.00O
for the construction of schoolhouses
to mark its satisfaction.
1t is reported that Chief of Police
Trepoff, who took an active part in
the suppression of the recent student
demonstrations, is about to resign and
proceed to the front.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
SUICIDES IN UNDERWRITERS.
Chicago Banker Buys Coffin and Ends
His Life.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-Buying coffin
ostensi5ly for friend Leroy K. Mes
bit, banker. committed suicide in an
undertaking establishment. Scrubbed
on card in the bankers pocket was
note saying:
IL am tired OF being cripple"
Nesbit had shriveled leg and had
spent thousands Of dollars in vain
attempt 10 effect a cure.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

from st. Paul and Minneapolis,
good until April 18th, 1905, and
return. Five daily trains to Chi
cago including the Government
Fast Mail and the Pioneer limited.
Good service to Iowa and Missouri.
Ask your agent to ticket you via
this line. For particulars address
r. D. Rowe, w. b. DIXON,
TRAY. Pass Agt Nv. Pass Agt.
365 Robert st., Paul, Mimi.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
SEVERE IN SOUTHWEST.
Western Blizzard Strikes St. Louis and
Vicinity.

st. Louis, Dec. 2S.-The blizzard
that has been raging in the West
struck ST. Louis and vicinity during
the day and there was fall of 20
degrees in the temperature in less
than two hours. BY night it is expect
ed that the zero mark will be reached.
4 Topeka, Kan, Dec. 2S.-The storm
which began in Kansas Monday night
has assumed the proportions of bliz-
lard and, the temperature fell to zero,
with a strong wind blowing. Street
railway traffic. here was practically
suspended and all eastbound trains
were late. Telegraph wires are down
and communication with the south
western and northwestern portions of
the state is almost completely shut Off.
Omaha, Dec. 2S.-Bitter cold, a forty
mile wind and a binding snow storm
prevail in Eastern Nebraska and
Western Iowa. The mercury reached
4 degrees below zero early in the day.
Wires in all directions are affected by
the wind and telegraph companies
were unable to establish communica-
tion with many outside points until
late in the day.
Kansas City, Dec. 2S.-A genuine
blizzard is raging in this portion of the
Southwest. A foot of snow has fallen
and the temperature has dropped 35
degrees in twenty-four hours and is
now near zero. Telephone and tele-
graph wires are rendered useless by
sleet. Trains on all railroads are de-
layed.
Bloomington, ILL.,, Dec. 2S.-The first
severe storm of the winter is raging in
Central Illinois. A heavy rain of two
days was followed by driving snow
storm. The temperature is rapidly
falling
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
JAPANESE FORCE SURPRISED.
One Hundred Killed and Fifteen otI,-
ers Captured.

Mukden, Dec. 2S.-Volunteers who
crossed the Shakhe river on Thurs
day surprised force of the enemy,
killing about 100 and taking Is prison
ers. The Russians losses were tri.
ding.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-31
JAPs BECOMING INDIGNANT.
Rumored Holland Will Supply Base
for Russian Squadron.

London, Dec 2S.-Japanese nation
al Indignation. according to Toxic
dispatch to the Times, is becoming
aroused by rl,mors that Holland is
about to place Sabang, twenty miles
north of Malacca, at the disposition
of the Russian Baltic squadron.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-11
Milton Junction.

Delos r Sprague, resident of Michi-
gan, arrived here Monday for visit
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs Reuben
Sprague.
sc Chambers and Fl Owen started
Monday for their annual trip to New
York to make their purchases for the
coming year.
Ira Humphrey will 60 into the ma
chinery business with F. G. Monroe.
They have rented and fitted up rooms in
the Odd Fellow block for their work.
On next Tuesday the local telephone
exchange will reach its third year of ex-
istence. During these three years the
exchange has enjoyed most remarkable
growth. On March s, 1901, the line was
first put in operation with 60 phones.
At that tir it was the ambition of the
stockholders to secure 100 patrons. The
growth began at once and has continued
during the entire period until now there
are 294 phones on the exchange.
Within a very few hours after his
mother was laid to rest in the cemetery
John w Swaney passed from this life
after brief illness with pneumonia, the
same disease that caused the death OF
mis- mother. John William Swaney was
born April 7. 1916, at Morristown, Ohio,
and died at Milton junction Feb. 25th.
1904, aged So years 10 months and is
days He was married to Martha A
Bayless on Dec 20, 1869, at Mount Yer
non, Ohio. To them four children were
born, one of them dying in infancy and
another living to be 8 years of age. Mr.
Swaney and his family have been resi-
dents of Milton Junction since the fall of
1888 The surviving relatives are his
widow, Carena May Swaney, and SOD,
Walter Bayless Swaney of Milwaukee.
Mr. Swaney had won a large circle of
friends by his genial fellowship and he
will be greatly missed. The funeral
was held on Sunday afternoon at the
st Paul hotel the Rev G. M Starkweath-
er officiating, with burial beside the
new made grave of his mother.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-11
Deerfeld.

Martin largo, tobacco buyer for the
Rosenwald company, was all smiles last
Monday and dealt out first class ten cent
cigars with liberty. On inquiry it was
found that the cause of all this was
all on account of baby girl that had
come to his home Monday morning.
Hon t G Thompson returned last Sat
urday from his southern trip. On the
trip ne had visited Washington. Savan-
nah, Charleston, Jacksonville, st Aug
Justine. Daytona, Palm Beach, Miami.
From there the sailed to Havana, Cuba,
where he spent several days. There he
visited sugar plantation of several
thousand acres. The crop was in all
stages of growth and some was being
harvested. On the same plantation they
were also blowing land for planting. He
says they had three yoke of oxen on a
rather large pillow about like the center
shovel of the old Krogh corn cultivator.
He also visited tobacco plantation
where they were harvesting the fifth
crop from one planting. The thermom-
eter down there was about 85 above. He
says the principal love the Cubans man
ifest for the Americans was to get their
dollars. In Florida Mr. Thompson visit
ed some large orange orchards and also
pineapple plantations. He brought back
with him quite quantity of oranges of
several kinds and sizes, and some grape
fruit as large as mans head. At the
Palm Beach hotel where he stopped
there we're some suites of rooms that cost
guests up to $50 per day. The land as
far as he could see in Florida was all
sand, but in Cuba the soil appeared to
be rich In the Havana harbor he saw
the wreck of the lamented war ship
Maine.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-11

Mr. Drown is still confined to the
house.
Nellie Pease has been quite sick with
pneumonia, but at present writing is
much better.
Mrs Frank Scofeld has been down
with the grip for several days but is now
convalescent.
Some of our farmers expect to raise
beets this summer for the GAINESVILLE
sugar factory.
George Vaughan has been sick for
some time. He is in rather bad shape
and needs help ia various ways.
George Smith Of Montana, accompa-
MED by his wife and three children, have
been visiting relatives in this neighbor-
hood during the past week.
Topics for the sermons next Sunday
are as follows: Morning, Strength and
Weakness of Popularity: evening. How
Are You Building?" A A Wood, pastor.
Apparently some people think that
the Fulton lecture course committees
are making money. For the benefit of
the patrons we offer the following re-
port for the season just closed:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-11
summer.

Ray and Emel Kalment called at
Milton Junction last Sunday.
Rudolph Kalment and wife spent Sun
day with relatives at Fit Atkinson.
Frank Wileman has recently purchas-
ed driving horse of Z Y Kumlean.
FL Bickle and Mat Hammas attended
the cattle fair at Watertown last Tues
day.
Mrs Orval Painter of Albion visited
her mother, Mrs Harriet Bickle, last
Monday.
Raymond Lee had the misfortune to
get his leg cut with circular saw one
day last week.
The Sumner Creamery Co paid an av-
erage dividend of 81 cents per hundred
for January milk.
Mrs Ed Kirby and son, Claude, are
spending few days with relatives at
Milton Junction this week.
The Ladies Mission society will hold
their bazaar and play on March 23d. A
cordial invitation is extended to ALL
Mr. Rogers of Fort Atkinson and Mr.
Walrath of Black Hawk were here get
ting signers for public highway to the
latter place.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-11
Resolution of Respect.

Whereas, It has pleased the all.wise Father
to remove from our midst our beloved and
worthy member, Thomas H. Whitfield, be it
Resolved, That in his death the Edgerton
Fire Department has lost a true and faithful
member and the community an upright, faith
full and hOnored citizen.
Resolved, That we extend to the family our
heartfelt sympathy, and he it further resolved
that the chair of our deceased member be
draped for thirty days, and that copy of these
resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and
the same spread upon our records and pub
lished in the city papers
Signed, G. w HARGRAvEs.
HENRY HARVEY,
FRED SMITH,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-11
AlDtOn.

Miss Ella Crosley spent the Sabbath
at home.
Mrs F B Lawton is on the sick list
this week.
Nj Bolser was home from Madison
few days last week.
Little Paul Bolser was quite i'll last
week but is now improving.
Mrs G L Walters is visiting friends at
Milton Junction this week.
Oscar Burdick of Little Genesee, y Y,
visited friends here over the Sabbath.
Rev and Mrs S Fl Babcock are spend
ing the week with relatives at Milton.
DrG E Crosley attended meeting OF
the Twilight club of GAINESVILLE this week.
Mrs w B Maxson of Milton visited her
sister, Mrs Fl F Stillman, over the Sab
bath.
Nathan Smith has removed to his re-
Gently purchased property on the south
side of town.
Clarence Saunders returned Wednes-
day to his duties as machinist on U 5
torpedo boat at Annapolis
Fred Davis returned last Monday
from a visit to his home in West Virginia
and is now employed at D L Babcock's.
Oscar Davis, who has been working
for D L Babcock during the winter, re-
turned last week to his home at Welton,
Iowa.
Miss Vera Whitford was entertained
at the home of her cousin, Miss Mignon
Whitford, at Rock River from Thursday
to Monday.
Rev L A Platts of Milton will give an
address at the S D B church next Sab
bath morning and evening. Subject,
Early Seventh-Day Baptists in Amer
ica."
The house on the south side of the
square, until recently occupied by Ma
than Smith, is being painted by l. Z
Green, and will soon be occupied by Mr.
and Mrs X D Whitford.
While VIM Barber was attempting to
throw wind mill into gear last Wed
nesday evening, heavy casting became
loose and fell, striking him in the face,
making an ugly wound.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-11
Voices of Nature.

A cantata will be given by the pri-
mary rooms at Royal Hall, Friday even
ing, March 18th. General admission, %
cents: children, 10 cents: reserved seats,
35 cents. The object of the entertain
ment is to provide for the further deco
ration of the rooms. The following is
the program:
Song and March-The Man the Moon, or
......,....... Mother witch, Helen Coon
SCENE FLOWERS
We Are the Flowers. .......... Chorus and Solo
Myrtle Hansen.
Buttercup .............. 49,. Thelma Burdick
Violet and Sunfower .................Du Duet
sena Holm, Hazel Stone.
Daisy .....................E Elsie Lempke,
Four: Maidens Are We........ Elnora stricker,
Margaret Ellingson. Mary Ellen Wesen-
donk. Lutte Ehlenfeldt.
Beautiful Sunshine. $1,000. Chorus and Solo
Seleada Jensen.
SCENE II-BEES.
Would You Like to knows? ............ !.
Emma Lempke. Helen Jones.
Queen of the Hive-SOlO. Inga GilbeftSOn
I'm Lively Little Bee-Solo Francis Curran
I'm Not Lively Bee-Solo. John McDonough
Ny Bonny Bird-solo Mary Ellen WesendonlS
SCENE III-BIRDs
The Woodpecker- .... Lawrence Riley
Recitation-The Woodpecker. Howard Dean
CuckOo-SOlo. 49,. Clarence Nottestad
Crow-SOlO .................T Tommy Greenwood
The Builders ..............Be rnadine Girard
Bird in Blue. Observation-Disclosures.
NY Mate and I-SOlO. .......... Bessie Peterson
Over the Hills and Far Away ......... Chorus
SCENE IV-FROGS.
Now Here We Come With Hop Chorus
When Was Little Tadpole. Max Henderson
King OF the Frogs ............... Chorus
Mr. Frogs Courtship .......... Martin Holm
Into the Water .....................M Mike karey
Now Off We Go........................ Chorus
SCENE V.
In the Pleasant Summer Time Closing Chorus