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The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
A TALE OF BONANZA DAYS.
How Il Chrnce Rem.r,> of JIEir.
Flood Ruined His ,,!.rucncr.

In the old days Of 20 'n"H' " IN
men became lnillionairc:; over one days
dabbling an incident occurred at the
country residence of james c. Flood in
Mcnlo when Il fairly we'll tn 60 farmer
found himself without Il home in the
short period of one week. The mans
nnlne WAS Hank. and. being Il first
class gardener. he readily found en-
ploylnent about the residence of the
wealthy owners Of mansions. In this
way he was employed at the Flood
residence. Hank was lettering about
the garden one Saturday evening as
the proprietor. in company With Wis
ttor, was locking over the stock.
Mr. Flood, who had just stepped out
of the hog corral. casually remarked to
his friend tliat he would be willing to
make Il bet that "Con would go up to
800 before Christmas" Hank con-
strued Con to mean Consolidated
Virginia, and taking the tip which he
thought would make him Il millionaire,
ue disposed Of his holdings of $50 acres
Of fine land. his stock and, in brief,
everything he had on earth except his
wife and four bright little Hanks. The
proceeds he invested in Consolidated
Virginia stock. which Was then selling
at SO a share.
Christmas came, but instead of Con"
going up to $500 it fell to $50 The
man was Il pluper. In lamenting his
loss he incidentally mentioned to Il
friend of Flood how he lost his ALL
Flood. who was generous to Il fault
sent for Hank and had him repeat his
story When he learned of his chance
remark about "Con going up to 300
before Christmas" he fairly shook with
laughter and explained what it meant
1t was in reference to the gift of Il
young SOW, made a present to him by
Con O'Connor. who in the fun of the
thing had called the pig Con. The bet
alluded to the sOws increasing in
weight to 800 pounds before Christmas
and not to Con Virginia.
Having enjoyed the joke and after
joshing Hank. the noble hearted Flood
bought back the ranch for Hank and
recompensed him for all his losses.
The originality Of the joke and the
knowledge of the penalty paid by an
eavesdropper We're Floods reward
San Francisco Call ...
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
Debts and Credits.

EYES," said Mrs. Millionaire proud
ly, 1--WE married our daughter very
we'll, think. We gave her dowry
Of $2.000,O00, and you have no idea
how many noblemen there were after
her. She's now countess"
eyes, 1 read it all in the papers" re
turned Mrs. Cheerful smilingly. awe
didn't give our daughter any dowry al
all, and she is very happily married
to successful young business man."
"No dowry?"
"None. 1t wasn't necessary. In the
matrimonial market, you know, it de-
pends on the girl whether she is ac
cepted as debit or credit"
After the full meaning Of this had
percolated through the intellect Of Mrs
Millionaire coldness seemed to arise
and make itself felt.-New York Press.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
Not In His; Line.

"He seems disgusted with life"
II should think he would
"Why?"
.'He's an undertaken" Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
NO COMPROMISE POSSIBLE.
Hartman and Hill Will Continue Fight
for Northern Pacific.

New York, Dec. 7.-E. H. Hartman,
representing the Union Pacific inter-
ests, and James j. Hill, representing
the Northern Pacifc-Great Northern
Burlington interests, each declares
that there can be no compromise of
the issues at stake in the pending
Northern Securities litigation. It IS
to be fight to a finish for control of
the Northern Pacific railroad. Should
decision Of the United States court
be handed down in favor Of Mr.. Har.i-
man in the Northern Securities case
President Hill, who now controls the
situation, would be forced to restore
to the Union Pacific shares of the
Northern Pacific representing fully
one.half the Northern Pacific capital.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
The Bird Sentinel.

I was interested one Sunday in
watching the movements Of birds.
Crumblling biscuit, threw it out,
sat down on the piazza and awaited re-
suits, writes a contributor to the Bos-
ton Record.
1t was not long after the birds came
and helped themselves before cat
appeared. Then a warning note was
sounded by bird, evidently on guard
on the top of the piazza, where he
could survey the whole scene At his
warning every bird disappeared and
remained in hiding until reassurilig
note was heard from the little sentry
posted on the piazza roof.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
A Little In Doubt,

A district visitor once went to see
an old Scotchwoman who was dying.
Noticing that her talk was all about
herself and the minister he said:
"Well, really, JEANNE, believe you
think there will be nobody in heaven
but yourself and the minister"
"Ah weel," said the old woman, "an'
I'm no. sac sure aboot the, minister"
London Telegraph. -
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
GIVEN CLOSE ATTENTION.
Presidents Message Read in Both
Houses of Congress.

IioCSSS VI SO''S'S
Washington, Dec. 7.--Goon after the
house met Mr. Burton (O), chairman
of the committee to notify the presi-
dent that the house was in session
and ready for business, reported that
the committee had visited the pre:,i-
dent, who had informed them that he
would submit a message in writing.
After transacting some minor routine
business the house, at l2: 10, on mo-
tion of Mr. Payne IN. W, took re-
cess until 1890.
Immediately upon reconvening M.
Barnes, assistant secretary to the
president, appeared in the center aisle
and announced that he was directed
by the president to submit to the
at once began reading the presidents
annual message to congress.
Shortly after the clerk began to read
printed copies OF the message were
distributed among the members. Dem
ocrats and Republicans alike gave
close attention to the utterances of the
president and with the aid of the
printed copies intently followed the
clerk in the reading.
Upon the conclusion of the reading
of the message, which consumed one
hour and fifty-three minutes, there was
loud applause from the Republican
side.
The message, on motion of Mr..
Payne, was referred to the committee
of the whole house on the state Of the
Union and ordered to be printed, after
which the house, at 2:23 p. M, ad.
journed.
Senators Pay Close Attention. Z
Washington, Dec. Immediately
after the convenng OF the senate at
noon Senators Allison and Cockrell,
constituting. the committee to wait on
the president. appeared in the center
aisle of the senate and made their le-
port, Mr. Allison acting as spokesman.
He merely made the usual recital Of
the committees call upon the presi-
dent with the information that the
senate was sitting and ready to enter
upon the work of the session, adding
that the president had expressed his
intention 10 Immediately communicate
with the senate through message in
writing.
The message was delivered to the
senate by MIR. Barnes. assistant sec
retary to the president, and it's read.
ing Immediately began. The senators
were all well supplied with copies of
the message in print and most of them
closely followed the reading clerks as
they proceeded.
At 2:O7 the reading OF the presi-
dents message was concluded and the
state went into executive session.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Inter,or

Department of the Iuterlor,
Land Office at Bismarck, N. Dak. Oct. 2s,1eO4
Notice is hereby given that the following
make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
William L., Nuessle. U. s. Commissioner at
Washburn. N. d., on January 8, 1906, viz:
James Rice, II, +. No. 1GlG3
for the mex section 8, township 145 n. range 70
W. 9th p. m.
: He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
William stone. Homer Thompson, Simon
Szzellap and John Flemlner of Eastman, N. d.
~, 11.5 M. H. Jewell. Register.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.
+'t Noticelis hereby given that that certain mort
gage, executed and delivered by Edmund 81,
Walker as Mortgagor to Charles W. johnson
MoItgagee, dated February 7th. 1902 and filed
county; North Dakota; February 10th, 1902, and
$40, will be foreclosed by sale 81 the premises
II IN such mortgage and hereinafter described at
Of Washburn. in the county of Mclean and
State of North Dakota at the hour Of two
O'cl0 K p. m. on the 10th. day Of December, A,
D.. 1904. to satisfy the amount due on said mort
gage Oh day o sale.
The premises described in said mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same are those
certain premises situated III the county of NC
Lean and State of North Dakota and described
4s follows. to-wit: Southwest quarter OF section
Twenty, four s24?, township one hundred forty
due on such mortgage on the date Of sale the
Dated at Washburn, N. u. this 26th, day Of
October, 1904.
Charles w. johnson. Mortgage.
James I. McCull0ch. At 0rney for MOrtgagee,
1929 Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
Asks for Panama INQUIRY,

Washington, Dec. 7.-Representative
Shackleford (Dem., MOI, one of the
members of the house committee on
interstate and foreign commerce, who
accompanied the congressional party
on the visit to Panama, has introduced
a resolution providing for an inquiry
into the affairs of the Panama Railway
company and report to congress.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
Mind ReadinT,

Fibbins-I suppose you think I'm a
jachass? Burt-1 say, you want to stop
selling dry goods and go into the clair
voyant business.-Boston Transcript.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10

You will never be trusted If you do
more to gain an enemy than to serve
friend.-Bulwer.
The Washburn leader., 1904-12-10
More Election otficlaI, Sentenced.

Denver, Dec. 7.-Six more election
officials were sentenced to jail during
the day by the supreme court for dis
regarding its injunction order 1t the.
late election.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
ALL TO UNITE
UPON PARKER
Tammany and Hill Factions
in New York to Reach Har-
mOniOus Understanding
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, April 28.-Strong eff
forts are being made by friends of
Judge Parker to bring about a recon-
ciliation between Tammany Hall and
David B. Hill at the meeting of the
Democratic State committee in order
that the campaign for Judge Parker,
which is to be begun Immediately,
might be free from the bitterness of
factional strife. 1t was said on good
authority to-day that Tammany was
quite ready for a reconciliation, pro-
vided it can be brought about without
humiliation. Charles F. Murphy has
admitted that Hill was in control of
the State organization and all that
now keeps him and Hill at arms
length is said to be the unwillingness
of either side to make the first ad-
vanceS.
This situation has been taken up by
the men who induced Hill to allow
Tammany to name a delegate and an
alternate at large in the Democratic
State convention after he had positive
ly refused to do SC. They believe that
Tammany ought to be consulted in the
planning and the conduct of the cam
paign and they will use every en-
deavor to bring about better feeling
AS matters now stand, Hill has not
asked for Murphys advice in the for
nation of his plans and Murphy is
disposed to allow Hill to go ahead and
assume all responsibility for the re-
suit.
Judge Parker's friends maintain that
the Importance of the campaign from a
national point of view rranscends all
considerations of party control in this
State and that both Hill and Murphy
should recognize this fact and compose
their differences.
Matters CT the utmost Importance are
to be settled at the meeting of the
State committee on Saturday The
committee is to organize by electing
it's chairman and other officers and a
plan of campaign is to be mapped out,
SO that work may be begun without de-
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
WORKMEN JOIN
THE STRIKERS
Machinists of the Santa Fe
Induce New Employees to
Leave the Southern Shops
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN BERNARDINO, April 2S.-De-
velopments in the strike situation at
the Santa Fe shops to-day were fav-
orable to the strikers in that they in
duced a number of the men imported
to take their places to leave their work
and join them. There has not been the
slightest indication of trouble of any
kind as yet. The policy pursued by
the striking shopmen is that of peace
able solicitation of support from those
who were brought here and whenever
they can get access to the new men
they seek to induce them to leave the
company's employ and join them. They
have been successful in a number of
instances, although not to the extent
of seriously Gripping the work in the
shops. Both sides appear to have set
tied down to a long contest in which
the striking machinists assert there will
be no violence; in fact, they declare
that they will assist in the protection
Of the company's property as against
the vicious element which might be
disposed to cause trouble.
The strikers are working to enlist
the boilermakers in their cause, burt
this has not been successful. The boil
Santa Fe and in addition they claim
when their troubles were on with the
company two years ago the maehinists
rendered them no assistance, although
they were importuned to do so. Unless
the boilermakers cast their lot with the
strikers it is not believed any other
class Of employees will be affected in
the present troubles.
Such of the men who are on strike
will not be taken back by the COM
pany no matter what the outcome OF
the present controversy. Notices to
this effect have been posted and they
have created a feeling of bitterness,
as several of those who are out have
been in, the company's employ a num-
ber OF years. In past troubles of a
similar character the company has lis
tened to appeals after a strike was ad-
justed and allowed men to return for
the reason stated. 1t was said to-day
officially in the present instance no
such concession will be allowed in any
circumstance.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
GERMAN TROOPS
IN BAD PLIGHT
Forces in Southwest Africa
Suffer Severe Losses and
Lack Necessaries of Life

BERLIN, April 2S.-Colonel Duerr,
concerning whose return from German
Southwest Africa conflicting reasons
have been given arrived at Hamburg
to-day and made the impression that
he was a very sick man. The COM
mandant of the Grootfontein district,
German Southwest Africa, cables that
the Germans there have suffered most
severe losses and lack the necessaries
of life. He adds, Il beg for immediate
assistance"
A semi Official publication says the
authorities here do not expect further
engagements with the Hereros until
the German forces find an opportunity
of striking decisive blow.
The Cologne Zeitung printed to-day a
Berlin dispatch, evidently inspired and
designed to defend the Government
against the charge of lack of energy in
suppressing the rebellion. The Vos-
sische Zeitung says Emperor William
has expressed open dissatisfaction with
the management of affairs in South
west Africa.
The Taeglische Rundschau prints a
letter from Southwest Africa, appar-
emily written by one of Colonel Duerr's 8
officers. describing the annoyance to
which the officers and men are sub
jected. Upon landing at Swakopmund
the local customs official insisted on a
minute examination of their baggage
and supplies, and collected duties on
the officers sporting rifles, wine,
cigars, etc.
This examination delayed the de-
parture of the column for the front,
and many of the privates had to leave
without their baggage because the
railway authorities wanted space to
carry private goods which paid freight.
The army supplies left at Swakopmund
were stored in sheds, from which large
quantities were stolen.
The correspondent adds that all the
worries had a depressing effect on
Colonel Duerr, who suffered from a
weak heart before he left Germany,
and his physician had TO order his i'm
mediate return home.
Political circles assert that the object
of Emperor William in ordering Chan
cellor Won Bulow to Karlsruhe was
to confer with him on the African sit
uation The Chancellor takes with him
an elaborate review of the military
situation, drawn up by the general
staff. which has been busy comforting
for several davs with the Colonial
Office.
1t is expected that the Emperor will
reach,a speedy decision and order large
reinforcements to Africa.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
MAYOR, OF COUNCIL BLUFFS
RAIDS GAMBLING HOUSES
Arrests Fourteen Men and Sends Them
in Charge of the Police to the
Station House.

OMAHA, April 2S.-"I told these
fellows before election there could be
no gambling, and there cannot" said
Mayor MacRae of Council Bluffs to-
day.
Last night the Mayor, single-hand-
ed, raided two rooms where gambling
was going on and arrested fourteen
men and sent them to the police sta
ton, together with the gambling tools
In the second place there was a
wild scramble to escape when the
Mayor entered. He placed his back
to the door and covered the trembling
men with a revolver, saying quietly:
I'VE will wait for the arrival of the
patrol wagon"
other places which the Manor visit
ed were found closed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
Dip Into the Water Is Made by
State-Nanned Cruiser
SpIendid|y..

Continued From Page 1. Column 6.
Sergeant of Police Lewis has the
thanks of the public coming to him for
his mastery handling of the crowd
that besieged the district over which
he has charge. Apparently he was
everywhere. cOurteOusly directing the
visitors, warning them against unac-
custOmed dangers and never at any
time losing his head, which one in his
situation might readily do.
Away down deep, clear under the
mud bank where the California hides
her keel, there is a laugh on Governor
Pardee and his party. They were wo-
fully late in boarding the transport tug
Slocum, which had been rendered for
the occasion by Major Devol to carry
them and the army officers TO the scene
of the launching. Henry T. Scott was
on board early and chatted agreeably
with General Macarthur and other
army officers, who likewise came early
For an hour the SlOcum hugged the
transport dock awaiting the gubernato-
rial party, and Scott must have utterly
ruined the spring of his watch case in
the last fifteen minutes of his wait.
Finally, he declared that if Governor
Pardee did not come in three minutes it
would be necessary TO proceed to the
Union Iron Works without him. Just
then a clatter of horses hoofs was
heard and the gubernatorial party were
seen coming through the gate of the
transport dock. Thus was the day
saved from disaster.
A curious feature of the occasion was
the anxiety Of the relic hunters to Sc
cure some tangible remembrance of
the launching. A statistican might be
able to figure out the actual loss to the
Union Iron Works in hemp. iron and
wood that was taken by the throng.
but no detective could ever tell the
purposes of their use. Every stray
strand Of rope. each splintered piece of
wood and all the bolts and nuts lying
around loose were eagerly grabbed up.
One woman tried to take a steel dog
which was holding a big timber, and
appeared greatly disappointed because
she could not bulge its deeply-driven
ends. Fragments of the broken bottle
Of champagne were eagerly sought for
and treasured highly. The neck, be-
ribboned in red, white and blue, was
retained by Miss Pardee as a memento
Of the occasion.
NOTABLES DISPERSE.
Immediately after the ceremonies
were ended the Governor and others
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
AGED LABORER STRUCK
BY FALLING CORNICE
Unidentified Brick Cleaner. Almost an
Octogenarian, Killed While Try
ing to Earn Daily Bread

While trying to gain a livelihood
by cleaning brick on building being
torn down at 526 Howard street, John
Mclaughlin. a laborer snearly so
years of age, was killed yesterday bv
being struck on the head by a piece
of cornice thrown down from the ton
of the building. The man was
knocked insensible and died at the
Harbor Hospital a short time after
ward. his skull having been fractured.
Deputy Coroner Charles Meehan
was informed by several witnesses
that at about 10 o'clock a. m. J. w.
Warren. the contractor. shouted to the
workmen below him to look OUT
That he was about to throw down
piece of cornice. The cornice struck
post and bounded to the head of the
brick cleaner as he was going down
stairs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29

coming on the Slocum again boarded
the tug and sailed back to the transport
dock. The naval representatives from
Mare Island boarded their own tug at
the Union Iron Works and steamed
for the navy yard. Native Sons and
Daughters, who claimed the occasion
as their very own, sailed away in many
crowded steamers.
Mr.. Scott was iubilant over the sue
cess Of the day and said: Everything
passed off in the most successful fash
ion. 1t is the smoothest and finest
launching | have ever Witnessed
Among those present on the platform
when the cruiser left her cradle were:
Major General Arthur Macarthur. com
mander OF the Pacific Division l. s. A
Major Parker ". West, Captain Frank l.
roll A. Deyol Major Henry NJ. Morrow, Colonel
Girard Major James B. Jackson Colonel w
S. Patton. Major T1ebeger
Members of the California launching
committee Native Sons were:
Lewis F. Byington H. R. McNobe. James
Turner, Charles NJ. Belshaw, J. J. Newbarth,
T p. Martin. j. Emmett Hayden, NJ II.
Sauires. Richard d. Barton. E. E. Fischer.
George W. Gerhard.
The naval militia was represented by:
Captain G. W. Bauer Lieutenants T B.
" l4tldnu l. - f1aTiOe. u. Il hammereT.
c. Schiling. j. A. McGee; Ensigns William
Speck, ]. NJ. Corcoran and F. J. Murphy.
Mayor and Mrs. Eugene Schmitz.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry T. Scott, Mr. and Mrs
Walter Martin. Mrs. Eleanor Martin Mr. and
Mrs. +. @. Berry, Mrs T. Bradford Mrs.
Girard. Mrs. Charles A. Booth. General George
Stone. Colonel c. s. Murphy, Mrs r. weIneke
Mrs. c. Wagner, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. c. B. T.
Moore of Mare Island; Mrs. A. McAllister
Mrs. Irwin of Mare Island Miss Mary Weeks
of Mare Island, Mrs. j. B. Lauck. Mrs. George
Lawson. Mrs. NJ. F. Lawson, Mrs. Clarence
f. Dentler. Mrs. w. s. Patten. Miss Patten
Miss Christine Patten Judge and Mrs A b
Lawson. Mr.. and Mrs. T. Aschomb Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Daniels. Miss frankie Daniels r.
d. Hagerty, Mrs. Carroll A DeTol, Miss Mary
Devol. Mrs. Morrow.
Accompanying Governor Pardee were
the following members of his staff
General ]. b. Lauck, Colonels F. E. Beck.
George II. Pippey. II. ID. H. Waite Samuel
J. Hendy R. Wenieke, E. j. Louis r. J.
Northam, Thomas Wilhelm, Killingsworth j
B. Lankershim, d. S. Dorm, Loveland E
Warren RunyoE.
The naval contingent from Mare
Island was represented by:
Commander c. B. T. Moore. equipment Of
hcer; Chaplain A. McAllister. Paymaster Ir-
win, Assistant Engineer Cooke Captain II. c.
Bull of the Solace; Professor T. j. j See as
tronomer at the naval observatory; Lieuten-
ant w. H. Pritchell.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
SEWERS HIS CONNECTION
WITH WELL-KNOWN FIRM
t. w. Lawson Retires From Business
In Order to Carry on His Contest
Against Certain Interests.

BOSTON, April est was an
nounced on the Boston Exchange to-
day that Thomas w. Lawson has
severed his connection with the firm
of Lawson, Arnold & Co., bankers and
brokers. The firm holds membership
in both the Boston and New York
Stock exchanges.
In a statement Lawson said the
rules of the Stock Exchange, of which
his firm is a member, forbid that de-
gree of publicity which at the present
time he deemed necessary in order to
carry on his contest against certain
interests" He said that he owed IL to
the public to vigorously combat those
who he thinks have done the public
wrong and that he owed the public
the further duty Of telling them what
he does and why he does It."
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
The naval contingent from Mare
Island was represented by:

Native Sons might we'll be proud of
California and should be pardoned if
1t appear that they are a little over
patriotic.
Mayor Schmitz responded to the
toast San Francisco" TIE received
an ovation when he took the floor and
it was some moments before he was
able to make himself heard. He made
a brilliant address on the merits of the
city.
Miss Stella Finkeldey, grand pres
ident of the Native Daughters of the
Golden West, made brief address in
behalf of her society.
The celebration was concluded with
the song, My Own United States" by
Oscar Franks and chorus.