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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-08
Editor Harris has, after reading

Editor Harris has, after reading
The WAsHBURN LEADER, discovered
that Mclean county is in excellent
financial condition after all, and
now he's afraid that those wicked
Washburnites will concoct a scheme
to squander the surplus in a new
court house at the county seat town,
Here is what the last issue of the
Miner says
The bonded Indebtedness of the
county is $4,000.
There is about $4,000 cash on
hand and is placed in the bank at
a disagreeably low rate Of interest
There is about 100000 in the
way Of delinquent taxes.
When the same is collected there
will be Il balance Of something over
$45, 900 cash on hand.
Stop and think!
The laws of the state permit the
county commissioners to build an
addition to the court house or Jail
when there is money in the treas
ury.
$4,000 would build very neat
court house and Jail.
The present court house is To-
Gated on John Satterlund's lot and
the deed or contract makes it i'm
possible for the buildings to be
moved if the county seat is changed
and the buildings fall to John Sat-
terlund. These are facts that can
be seen by calling at the court
house and looking up the deed.
IF there is so much back taxes
and so much cash in the treasury,
why has taxes been SO high?
Was it to create a surplus so that
the Washburn push could put in a
tirst-class Jail and build an expen-
sive court house?
Why are the Washburn push so
anxious for the vote to be put off
this fall. Their cry through the
county is to put off the question
and leave the county seat at Wash
burn until the road is extended (the
lord and railroad officials only know
when that will be) and then vote
on the question to move it further
north. What could not the gang
doin the meantime. As Satter1und
CONTROLS the county machinery,
they could build a forty thousand
dollar court house and Jail in that
burg and the people be
Every tax payer knows this.
Every tax payer has wondered
why the taxes were SO high.
In order that the voters of Nc
Lean county the new ones-may
know that editor Harris does not
know what he is talking about, or
writing about, a little history Of the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-08

court house and a little law on the
question of building court houses
| is pertinent at this time.
The Miner says that "the laws
of the state permit the commission.
ers to build an addition to the court
house or Jail when there is money
in the treasury and because there
is likely to be some surplus in the
county treasury after the taxes are
paid this fall, editor Harris pre-.
tends to be afraid that a scheme
will be put up to spend it on the
court house at Washburn.
The law does not permit the
county commissioners to build q
court house or Jail without a vote
thereon.
The sections of the revised codes
bearing on this subject is as fol.
lows:-
Section l922.-Board to provide
Offices, court room, Jail, etc
In any county where there is d
no court house, or Jail erected by
the county or where those erected
have not sufficient capacity, it shall
be the duty Of the board to procure
court room and Jail, also offices
for the following named officers
Sheriff, treasurer, register of deeds,
auditor, clerk of the district court,
states attorney, county Judge, and
county superintendent of schools;
to be furnished by such county in
suitable building at the lowest
rent to be obtained at the county
seat, or to secure and occupy suit
able rooms at a free rent within
the limits of the county seat or any
of the additions thereto until such
county builds a court house. It
shall also provide the courts ap-
pointed to be held therein with at
tendents, fuel, lights and stationery
suitable for the transaction of their
business. If the board neglects
the court may order the sheriff to
do SO and the expense incurred by
him in carrying such order into
effect, when certified by the court,
shall be county charge.
Sec. l923.-To erect and repair
buildings from current revenue.
The board shall have authority
under the provisions of this arti-
Gle to provide for the erection and
repairing of court houses, jails and
other necessary buildings within
and forthe county and to make con-
tracts on behalf Of the county for
the repairing of the same; but no
expenditure for the purpose here
in named greater than can be paid
ont of the annual revenue of the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-08

county for the current year shall
be made unless the question of
such expenditure shall have first
been submitted to a vote of the
qualified electors of such county
and shall have been approved by
a majority of the votes SO cast; and
the board shall determine the
amount and rate of taxes to be sub
mitted to a vote for such purpose.
Sec. 1924. Duty to use building
Fund.
After a building fund has been
accumulated either from the pro-
ceeds of the sale of town lots or
from any other source it shall be
the duty of the board within one
year from the time such fund be-
comes available to proceed to the
erection of the necessary county
buildings, including a Jail, if such
fund shall in the Judgment Of the
board be sufficient for that purpose.
twill be seen that under section
1923, the commissioners cannot pay
out more for building or repairing
of court house than can be paid
out Of the annual revenue of the
county for the current year. Editor
Harris entirely overlocks the fact
that the tax levy of the county is
made for specific purposes annually
and that no moneys have been ap-
propriated for the court house nor
has such proceedings been contem.
plated.
The court house was erected and
paid for by the old-time taxpayers
at Washburn in 1884. It is pretty
good building-just about as good
now as it was twenty years ago, and
is forever the property of the county
as long as used for county seat pur-
poses. It is true, as the Miner says,
the land-150 #. square-on which
tue court house stands, was given
by the townsite company for county
purposes, and when not used for
that purpose, the property reverts
back to the original owners. Does
Editor Harris really believe that
the taxpayers of the county at this
time would be so foolish as to make
Mr.. Satterlund a present of this fine
structure-see cut published here
with-,and move the county seat
less than thirteen miles? Hardly!
The time may come when the de-
velopment of Mclean county and
the building of some other metrop-
CONTINUED TO THE LAST PAGE9
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

development Of the property and for
the handling of the ore. Fifty per
cent Of the net profits will revert to
you until the money paid to Blake is
refunded. In consideration of the
capital thus advanced, your interest
in the property will amount to forty
per cent and mine to sixty per cent"
al won't do it," Numbered John
Hawkins, slamming down the cover
CT his desk. II must have control
when I invest. Make my interest fif-
ty-one per cent and will talk to you.
Fifty-one per cent or nothing"
VERY WELL" said John Burt, rising;
"it is impossible for us to agree. and
we'll we should know 1t in advance.
Good-day, Mr.. Hawkins. | am stop
ping at the Palace Hotel, and letters
sent there will be forwarded when l
leave the city. Good-day, sir"
Two days later John Burt received
a message from David Parker, asking
him to call at his Office. Scientific
tests had shown a much higher per-
oentage Of gold than those indicated
by the crude experiments made in the
cabin by John Burt.
81 had an interview with Mr.. Haw-
kins this morning" said David Park
err, after greeting his visitor. MIR.
| Hawkins is very peculiar man-very
peculiar-as / have told you. He
says you are the hardest man to deal
with he ever saw--a great compliment
| for you, Mr. Burton, assure you. He
has had his lawyer draw up provis-
'onal agreement In conformity to your
terms--as he understood them-and
instructs me to say to you that we are
! invited TO dine with him at his club
this afternoon, when the matter may
be finally arranged. II so, am TO ac-
company you to the mines to-mor-
row."
John thanked Parker, and arranged
to meet him with Mr.. Hawkins at a
later hour. He then called on an at
torney and submitted the agreement
70 his inspection. After making a
few minor alterations, the lawyer as
srred John that the agreement fully
protected his interests.
over dinner such as is possible
only In San Francisco the agreement
was ratified.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

instalment of hundred thousand dol
lars, he gave dinner in John Burt's
honor in the Occidental Hotel. Twen-
ty guests were present. This social
junction cost Blake a thousand dol
lars, and ten days after the feast he
was without q dollar.
Mining Stocks" he explained to-
John Burt. Il plunged on Robert En-
met, and they trimmed me-"
John advanced Jim ten thousand
dollars, and gave him advice which
was worth more than the money.
Blake followed the advice for a
month. When his second instalment
was due, he had drawn so heavily
against John that he had balance Of
only forty-five thousand. Two months
after he had received a check for the
final payment, which terminated his
original property rights in the mines,
he admitted to John Burt that his to-
tai assets did not exceed five thou
sand dollars
II have a plan," said John, lone
which Will give full scope for your
talents. I've been thinking for some
time, Jim, of making a proposition to
you. I recently purchased seats on
the mining and stock exchanges, and
wish to become q silent partner in an
investing and brokerage firm. l will
furnish most OF the capital but for
reasons that you will appreciate. l
prefer to remain in the background.
How would you like to become the
nominal head of such a concern, I'M
der the title, we will say, of James
!, Blake &c Company? In order that
you may have a substantial interest in
the firm, l will advance you hun
dred thousand dollars on your future
profits from the Sailor Mine, and in
vest with the firm four hundred thou
sand Of my own money. What do you
think of my proposition"
Nothing would suit me better, but
I'm afraid I'm not qualified for such
q position" said Blake, delighted be-
| yond measure. Once more the path
! TO wealth opened out before him.
81 know your qualifications, said
John. You will become the most
popular and capable broker in Sax
| Francisco"
Announcement of the establishment
| of the new firm was made the follow
! ing week. Mr.. Hawkins refused to
confirm or deny the popular rumor
that he was the banker Of the con
Germ; and no one suspected that John
Burt had any financial interest
In il.
Blake & Company first attracted
speculative attention by its mastery
hsndling Of the corner in the stock OF
Don Pedro Smelling and Mining Com
pany. The profits of the arm were
estimated at million and half
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
u s. SENATOR FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
Recommends Pe-ru-na
For Dyspepsia and Stomach Trouble.
Catarrh OF the Stomach is Generally
Called MISUNDERSTANDING to
Produce Artificial Digestion
is Generally Taken.
Hence, Pepsip, Pancreatln and Host
OF Other Digestive Remedies
Has Been Invented.
These Remedies 20 Not Reach tae
Seat Of the Difficulty, Which
is Really Catarrh

TX. u. g.. Senator M. O Butler from
Il South Carolina, Yas Senator from
that State for two terms In q
recent letter to The Peruna Medicine
Co., from WashingtOn, ID. o., says:
81 can recommend Perura for dys-
pepsia and sfonia ca tr- ubIe. J have
been using your medicine for q short
period and I f. el very much relieved.
IL is indee d q wonderful medicine bee
sides a good ionic IN. G. Butler
The only rational way to euro dys-
pepsia Is to remove the catasrh. Per'una
cures catarrh. Peruna does not produce
artificial digestion. 1t cures catarrh
and leaves the stomach to perform diges"
ton in O. natural way. This is vastly
better and safer Than resorSing to arti"
fetal methods or narcotics.
Peruna has cured more cases of dys~
pepsia than all other remedies com"
bined, simply because it cares catarrh
wherever located. If eatarrh is located
In the head, Peruna cures it. If catarrh
has fastened itself In the throat or
bronchial tubes, Peruna cures it. When
catarrh becomes settle In the stomach,
Peruna cures it, as well IN this location
as IN any other.
Peruna is not simply remedy for
| dyspepsia. Peruna isa catarrh remedy.
Perma cures dyspepsia because 1t is
generally dependent upon satarrh
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

tain-side, and in the valley below In
anticipation Of possible placer de-
posits.
Jim Blake was delighted when In
formed of Johns progress. Hope
you make millions. and am betting
you WILL" said Jim as they shook
hands and separated
Mr.. Hawkins, David Parker ana
John Burt spent three nights In the
cramped quarters OF the Log capin'
and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
On their return to San Francisco q
formal agreement was signed, ana
John Burt and John Hawkins became
partners in the Sailor Mine and In
the scores Of claims surrounding II.
For eighteen months John directed
the efforts of an army OF men, swarm
ing like ants on the mountain-side. A
village sprang up in the valley and
clustered about the stamp mills OF
Hawkins & Company. Churches,
gambling houses, stores and saloons
contended for patronage. thousands
of claims were staked out; but nature
had ceased from her gold sowing
when she finished the broad layers or
the Sailor Mine and its outcroppings.
The mines produced eight hundred
thousand dollars in gold the first year.
After deducting Blake's price, Johns
share in the profits was more than a
! hundred thousand. His dividends IN
the following six months were three
hundred thousand. Following MT
Hawkins advice, he SO invested his
| profits as to become millionaire be-
fore he had been in California two
years.
Having placed the mining property
on a permanent footing, and in charge
of competent managers and superin
tendents, he transferred his head
quarters to San Francisco. He still
made periodical visits to the mines
where he had an Office in the old los
cabin; orders having been issued no
to destroy it under any circumstances
When Jim Blake received his frs
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
UMBRELLAS OLD AS MAN.
Though Rain Shields Are 10000
Years Old They Need Improving.


Years Old They Need Improving.
How rich I'd be-" said an umbrella
salesman, IF l had patented the UNI
brella."
The floorwalker smiled.
You might as well talk" said he,
"of q patent on swimming OF cooking.
Umbrellas appear to have existed
always. Wherever we eXcavate--
Babylon, Ninevah, Nippur--traces OF
the umbrella are found. This instru-
ment is coeval with mankind.
"It is of oriental origin. The Eng
lish didn't begin TO use it until 100.
Shakespeare, with all his genius, had
no umbrella to protect him from the
rain. Jonas Hanway was the first
English umbrella maker"
The floorwalker paused to brush a
white thread from his long black coat
Then he resumed:
Nov, what you might do would be
to patent some new sort OF umbrella
some rain shield built on better lines
We have proof that the umbrella has
existed for 10000 years, and yet in all
that time il has not once been improv
ed. Consider it. 1t is by no means
perfect. 1t turns inside out readily
and il only protects the head and
shoulders from the rain. Charge al
that. Give us an umbrella that is
complete rain shield Then you will
become q millionaire"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
CHAPTER xlIl-continued.

At the sight Of the ore. and of the
dull gloss of the nugget, a wonderful
transformation took place in John
Hawkins. He gazed at the ore with
the rapt look of an enthusiast. The
weight OF the nugget told Its own
story.
go ahead and tell me about this"
he said abruptly. You look Like an
honest man, and It's waste OF time
to lie to me. What have you got,
and how did you get IT."
In matter Of fact way John Burt
related the story Of the discovery and
development of the Sailor Mine.
This may be worth looking into"
said the capitalist. "I'll send an ex-
pert to investigate II and make re-
pert" He rang a bell and a boy re-
sponded. "Go and tell David Parker
want him." he ordered.
Until We have arrived at some ten
tative agreement or understanding,
don't care to have your expert exam
inc this property" said John Burt
when the boy had closed the door
Your expert will find one OF two
things-either that my estimate OF
these claims is accurate, or that 1t Is
not In the latter event you would
drop the matter. If, on the contrary
your expert confirms my estimate-as
he Wilt then becomes necessary to
act under a definite understanding. In
brief, the question is this. What
agreement will you make, assuming
that your expert confirms my state
ments?"
:"That sounds like business" roaret
John Hawkins, a CLEAN Of admiration
for an opponent worthy Of his atten
ton showing in his eyes. MAKE
your proposition. You're selling; In
buying. What's your terms?"
"You will assume the payments OIL
the Blake option, which amount t
three hundred thousand dollars" sai'
John. "In addition TO that, you will
advance the money necessary for tn
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
Could You Use Any Kind of Sewing
Machine at Any Prlce2

II there is any price SO low. any
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of accepting on trial new high-grade,
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Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, Standard,
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If you can make any use OF any
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don't fail to write us at once (be sure
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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
CHAPTER XIV
Success and Failure.

David Parker's report on the Sailor
Mine was submitted to Mr.. Hawkins
ten days later. and 1t more than con-
flrmed the statements made by Jonn
Burt. Upon receipt Of it, the mag
nate proceeded to the mine with Burt
and Parker, taking several miners in
whom he had absolute confidence.
New claims were located on the noun
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
Paradoxical Doc.

Doctor, you are the most jovial
even tempered man I ever met
You rever get out OF temper"
"One has to get out Of patience &c
lose ones temper, and, as | am never
out Of patients, | am never out OF pa
tience."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
OVERHEARD ON TIE PIKE.

Mr.. Ea why should people visiting The Ex.
pos ltiOn at night use more Aliens FootEase than
In dAytlme2'
Miss Foote-"Because under the brilliant illumn-
eti IN OF the grounds, every foot becomes an acre.
Mr.. Easy-"FRir, Only fair! Pray, conduct me to
the nearest drug store and promise never TO
accept substitute for you or Tor Aliens Foot
Ease."
FO0TN oTE-The tloain toIu be made one IN June.
He that can have patience. can have
what he will.-Franklin.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

No man was ever yet crushed with
other peoples carss.-Ram's HON.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
Room for Fail!ionS.

FREE Homesteads given away. Schools,
Churches. Railways, Markets, Climate,
everything to be desired.
For a descriptive Atlas and other information
apply to Superintendent Immigration Ottawa. Can
ada, or authorized Canadian Government Agent
M. V. Mclnnes No. Avenue Theater Block, De-
toit Mich. and c. A Laurier Sault Ste. Marie,
Mich.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
TIVE TO ACT.

nenuy. Here's proof.
Mrs. W. S. Marshall. r. F. d. No. 1.
Dawson, Ga, says: my husbands
back and hips were so stiff and sore
that he could not get up from
chair without help. I got him box
OF Doan's Kidney Pills. He felt re-
lief In three days. One box cured
him"
A FREE TRIAL OF this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Mar
shall will be mailed on application to
any part OF the United States. Ad-
dress Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N.
Y. Sold by all aealers; price SO cents
per box
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, ..
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

Life's Improvement depends on the
profits we make of it's reproofs.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

Every vice thckens the veil between
ourselves and virtue.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
Wicgie. = tick LAUNDRY BLUE

II is 1o1 years since the first census
was taken in England.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

P!so's Cure as the best medicine we ever used
DR. all affections OF the throat and lungs.--WM.
Nd. ENDsIEY. Vanburen. Ind. Feb. ~. 1900.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

RED GROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
Cor it, Large OF. package only cents.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes.
Costs 10 cents and equals 20 cents worth Of
any other bluing If your grocer does not
keep IL send Ice for sample TO The Laundry
Blue Co., IA MICHIGAN street, Chicago.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

Mrs. " nEIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children tcetning softens the gums reduces n.
1ammR lays PAIN cures wind cole. sc bottle
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

Candor is the rarest virtue OF socia-
bility.-Sternau.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

Most men admire those who jolly
them.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

Mirth cannot move a soul in agony
shakespeare.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25

When the
back aches
and you are
always tired
o u T.. d O.
pressed and
nervous
when sleep
Is disturbed
by pain and
by urinary
ills, it's time
to act. The
kidneys are
sick. Doan's
Kidney Pills
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
DURING LAST YEAR.

They are settled and settling on the Grain and
Grazing Lands and prosperous and satisfied
Sir Wlfred Laurier recently said "A new star
has risen on the horizon a d it is toward it that
every immigrant who leaves the land of his ances-
tors TO come and seek home for himself now
turns his gaze''-Canada. There is
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-06-25
important to others.

Examine carefully every bottle of CASToRIA,
safe and cure remedy for infants and children,
and see that II