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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-10-06
.AL1as CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior
I1n;tod StotnS Land 0Qlcp. MINI

Department Otthe Interior ~,
United States Land OH!ce. Minot. North
Dakota, Aug. 1, 1905.
. A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Bendik Torgrimson contestant;
against Homestead entry No. 2ls55, made April
8, 1908, for the SWA Of section 20, township $50,
range 50, by Adam Scherer contestee, in which
it is alleged that said contestee has wholly
abandoned said tract of land for Il period OF
more than six months since making said entry
and next prior to date hereof and is still aban.
doning the same; that he has wholly failed to
establish u residence on his land or to make
any improvements thereon and that the said
alleged absence from the said land was not due
to his employment in the army, navy or marine
corps of the United States as private soldier,
officer, seaman or marine during the war with with
Spain or during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged; said parties arc
hereby notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on Oct. 8, 1905, before the Register and
Receiver of the United States Land Office in
Minot. North Dakota.
The said contestant having. in a proper affi-
dayit filed July 81, 1906, set forth facts which
show that due diligence. personal service OF
this notice cannot be made, it is hereby ors.s.rod
and directed that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
SrIl T. +. Fox. Receiver.
Johnson g. Nestos. Attorneys for Contestant
Minot. N. ID.
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CONTEST NOTICE. d
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office, Bismarck, N. ID.

Aug. a, 15uo. ~, 2,
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by w. G.. Knock, contestant,
against Homestead entry No. 2lSl9. made March
8, 1903, for the East half of the southeast quar-
ter (ela se14) section 81, township 1l6, range y,
by George G. Yeomans Contestee, in which it is
alleged that said claimant has wholly. aban!-
doned said tract; that ne has changed his resi-
dence therefrom for more than six months last
said tract is not settled upon and cultivated as
required by law; and that said default now es-
lists; and that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment in the
army, navy or marine corps of the United States
as a private soldier, seaman, officer or marine
during the war with Spain or during the wal
with Spain or during any other war in which
the United States may be engaged; said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond Ia and 9ffel
evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on Sept. 27, 1905, before krist kielstrup, 9
notary public of Mclean County, N. D., a
Underwood, N, D.. and that final hearing will
be held at . o'clock y. m. on Oct. 4, 1903, before
Land Office in Bismarck, N. D.. =,
The said contestant having, i'll a proper atii
davit filed Aug. 3, 1905, set forth fact
which show that after due diligence, persona
by ordered and directed that such notice b
gfiyen BY due and proper publication.
S-11 John Satterlund, Receiver.
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ALIAS CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.
United States Land Office, Minot, NJ

Aug. i, 1915.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office BY Halvor TIollefsoan contestant,
81, 1903. for the SWA of section 81, township
$50, range g, b., Rasm9s 2. johnson contest tee
wholly abandoned said tract Of land for q Pc;
entry and next prior to date hereof and is still
the same; that he has wholly failed
any improvements thereon and that the said
alleged absence from the said land was not due
to his employment in the army, navy or marine
corps of the United States as a private soldier,
officer. seaman or marine during the wal. with
spain q during any other war in which the nc
hereby notified. to appear, respond and n 9tfehl
evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
amy on October 5, 1905, before the Register ano
Receiver Of the United States Land Office il
Minot, North Dakota. r.
The said contestant having, in proper atfi
davit filed July 81. 1905, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence. personaA ser
vice Of this notice cannot be made, it is hereb!
by due and proper publication.
8.l1 T. f. Fox, Receiver.
johnson g. NestOs, Attorneys for Contestant,
Minot, N. ID.
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Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior !,
United States Land Office. Minot, J

Department OF the lnteriOr
United States Land Office, Minot, Nd,
Aug.29, 1906.
in this office by Johanna jacobson contestant
against Homestead entry No. 22743, made june
Il. 1908, for SEA 28, township l!9. range
*. by Albert M. DOlan cOntestee, in which 1t is
ALLEGED that the said Albert NJ. Dolan has
wholly abandoned the said land and changed
his place Of residence therefrom and that he
has been absent from the said land continuous
II. fora period of more than six months imme-
diately proceeding the date of said contest all.
dayit: that there are n Improvements OF any
on the said land but that said land re;
in its natural state; that said ALLEGED
absence from the said land was not due to his
employment in the army, navy or marine corps
az the us as private soldies. officer, seaman
o. smarine during the war with Spain, e during
sno other war in which the Us. may 0e or mas
S SsGd MATES are hereby notified to appear, res
pond andloffer evidence touching ss y alleega.
zion at 40 O'Clock Q. m: on Oct. u. lyoo, SeIcre
sthe ReRistes.anda Raceiyer at the United STATES
Iand Office ii Ninot, Nd.
ne; said contestant having, IN proper an,
ldi1its 6led NAag. 81, 1905, set forth facts whic1
.shovst fer due DILIGENCE spefsopal eerylcs
WI fkfs n0~EicGc msd0,st ssfheEebys OF
sdored ara directedthA snch notice ~ HIvef
fEyX M ~ spIopef pd6lieatiOn. sN1s51t
Ma d kqT. ,,ks ssay ahxs gss 1;
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From Wheelosk Tribune.

EsTRAY NoT1CE:-I have 10 head
of steers ranging from two to four.
years old, one black, the rest red and
white; branded FL b on right side
and right hip. Lester Amsberry,
twp. 1855, range SO, section 35.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-10-06
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office, Bisl

DeIdEUillClU " OhC LAiLSAiOi -, 81 -. IT,. A
United States Land Office, Bismarck,
North Dakota, July 26; 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been tiled
in this office BY Alice Landsyerls, contestans,
against Homestead entry No. 26112, made Oct.
ions, township 1Ys range 81 by Jason Wilson
Gontestee, in which it is alleged that ,he s said
land for a period OF more than six months last
past and has failed to make any improvements
absence was not due to his employment in the
army navy OF marine e.; corps rps; Of th I H GaTs !
notified to appear, respond and offer evidence
Now, 1905, before J. !. McCHlloch US. Com
hearing will be held at 2 o'clock I. NJ. on Nov.
IA, 1906, before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Bismarck, ND,
The said contestant having, in a proper ,atfi.
davit filed July %, 1905, set forth which show
that after due diligence personal service OF this
notice cannot be made, it is hereby ordered ane
directed that such notice be given by due ano
81 M. H. Jewell Register.
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TAKEN up:-One red heifer, two
years old, coming three, white face
and hind legs and white stripe I'M
der belly; branded + on left side.
Came to my place about Sept. LIST,
1905. Sec. S-l45-SO.
II. A. PHILBRICK.
Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-10-06

Strayed-From my pasture near
Coal Harbor, one bay mare q
years old, white stripe in face,
small white spot on left flank,
white on belly, branded CIR on
right shoulder. Liberal reward
for her return, Geo. L.Robinson,
Coal Harbor, N. d.
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From Mheelock Tribune.

TAKEN up:-One bay horse, beer
mug brand in two places, one on the
front left shoulder and one on the
left hip. Call on Ed. Rust at the
Wheelock harness shop, or his farm
: mile s.w. of town. Taken upAug.
Sth.;O5.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-10-06
From Wheelock Tribune.

TAKEN UP:-Iwohorses, one black
O above M Oh left shoulder; one
yearling black colt, no brand, some.
barbed wire marks on neck, left
side. John Elliott.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-10-06
ESTRAY PAPER.

rHEwAsHBURN LEADERS, the official
estray paper of the State OF, North Dakota;
the state.
the duty of any newspaper publishing an est5ay
uncalled for while being publishedin the local
pBper) the third advertisement TO the otficlal
estray paper of the state, in which paper tne
advertisement shall be published.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-10-06
From Wheelock Tribune.

TAKEN Up:-September 9th, one
gray mare with bride and saddle on,
branded NP on left shoulder,weight
about 8O0fbs. See Rust & Dahl,
-Wheelock, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-10-06
P. SURVEYORS
REACH WILLISTON

NNaEEG EtNJr4 EhEN eIesLA
The Northern Pacific surveyors
have reached Williston with their
survey from New Salem on the
Northern Pacific. The survey
crosses the Missouri river about
four miles belowWilliston, and#the
engineer in charge, Mr.. Hoffman,
pronounces it the best crossing on!
the river that he has found any
where.
The new town passes about four
miles east of the new town, Alex
ander, in McKinzie county. This
lis a great disappointment toSthe
Alexanderites.
Williston is having a healthy
boom, and the elements that fur
nish the boom are substantial
Fargo Forum,
Jos. MarteA andYife,of Darling
wereWashburn visitors ast Friday,
Martell has made application
for Indian allotment under an act
passed by Congress last winter Civ.
IND ths Indians of tho Chippewa
tribe to allot land outside Of the
reservatiionss 81 And his wife and
child made application.
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QUIZ
LOST
COLUMN.

TAKEN UP:-One roam horse, star
on forehead and spot or nose, white
hind legs, stiff in front; no brand.
o. A. OBERG,
Washburn, n. D..
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StOck:"
80 Head of Cattle. Cows,
Steers, Heifers, Calves.
Also a Few Young Colts.
Sale will commence at l O'Clock
P. NJ, Friday, October 9th, 1905.
Terms will be made on day Of sale.
L. M. Wallin, ALLAN MCDONALD,
Au%ctloncer. Proprietor.
For Sale or rent the Star restau-
rant. Enquire Of VIM. Rost.
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AUCTION SALE!

At Weller postoAice. I will sell
at auction the following described
stock
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d i gs III issas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01
NEW ENGLAND'S COTTON INDUSTRY.

President Walmsley of the New England
association has scat patience with the idea that the industry
is to be monopozed by the south injury England
states Last week at the meeting Of the
asserted that such reflection sense
went on declare mo greater than
imagine there is anything justify such
conclusion On the established solid foundation
as 1t s it will continue to play far greater part
in has done in the past"
Nor is this confidence concerning the future the result of belief
that the of labor be cuaed
losses sustained by manufacturers
Walmsley sharply ccises managers
methods that force their operatives into revolt Not
cheerful optimism but appears be founded upon
generally but enormously thought that the mills enjoy
special advantages in the matter of the procuring
terias that by the factories north
that direct transportation England
moteness from the fields.
Even southern spnners make the they
practically enjoy advantage the New England
this particular the lower prevailing south
in New England labor
paid according its efficiency and that of New England
and will continue demand the larger reward because greater
skill be said however that neither mill operative
securing all the advantages from industry they do
Their need and it pressing
cheaper coal Any plan that will supply this need will certainly
great boon to New England
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01
6ddYS~~y~R
new BOOKS.

THE MEDAL OF HONOR, by General
Charles King
(5ublished by the Hobart company. New
York For sale by all booksellers.
Price $l.50)
every reader almost knows the kind of
stories this author writes--they are army
stories. full Of action. love and war.
which appeals to both the man and wom-
an reader
Ills latest story is one in which the
scene of action changes from West Point
to the far west and there to a co-educa-
tionnl school where the hero, Captain
Fame OF the regular army becomes the
instructor of the military. BY force of
circumstances he secures the emnity Of
several people who. both at his ports In
the west and later in his school duties
endeavor to do him harm. Several most
tn -illng situations are told and the au-
thor's description OF fight with the sioux
I'm which Kane saves the life OF comrade
and also receives the medal OF honor.
From start 10 finish ~ is most interest
irR story--full OF interest and will retain
an- readers attention. There Is a delight
full love story running through II which
appeals 10 one sincerely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01

ton Those who know Secretary Looms best confident the
charges will O much
Some of those who oppose him he the west
Of but there Wangonans Bowen
at times much inclined heal That Minister Bowen
had anything do with the making charges all
Washington officials because the Bowen already
picked for another important the
asphalt trust has had dispute with the Venezuelan
and that plenty
matters have remained mixed condition The Of
those concerned the of the this
though has been with government
led to all of stories concerning the responsibility for
done Americans and wrong of citizens of Ven
zuela by officials
1t we'll therefore that though Secretary Looms should
be considerable trouble proving his that the
whole should be investigated The charges made do
such would foundation
ponsbe positions Assistant Secretary ooms holds and
held seldom prove their One thing
President Roosevelt will truth of the and
the department of will be permitted any wrong
perm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01
THE CARS NEW NAVY.

According to late dispatches from ST Petersburg the car has
ot type which probably will sare the world" They are to be
built in the United States the plant of the Bethlehem
which is largely owned by Charles NJ. Schwab
displacement Of Yet will proiectle resist
ance power the baehp with the speed action
OF cruisers Since the Japanese many of his fighting
ships the has been and of navy
ships not his e-iv
quite officers and them
so they will not be blown against the placed
IN their path big for the enemys proeces
while the Russian send their shells direction save
that in which hostile vessels lay Russia competent
ocers her she abandon her present method training
them at inland points Such system effective as would
be an attempt teach swimming bathub the American
mind appears peposerous Russia expect to have her naval
officers competent for warsp when their whole
preliminary education is given them away from the sea-
Even when he has up-todate navy and officers
qualified TO command it. the will other important work
to do in wedding and eorganzng admiralty department so
that his ships will be fitted inferior supplies and worth
less ammunition AT present Russias admiralty does not seem 10
know that the best marmen the win naval battles
by blowing into breeh blocks loyal tars fight
vcoriously second and third rate food
In building navy the is pursuing wise and prudent
policy but will be Of little service unless he goes further
and radically evises the system training and thoroughly re-
organizes the admiralty which present notorousy corrupt and
incompetent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01
Voice of
tho P0Oul0
pIrcHroRK B. rILtMAN's FRIoIp-
yTY

PIrcHroRK B. TILiMAN's FRIcIp-
ITY.
Editor Providence News:
Still clings 20 him like the King OF ter
ror to a deceased Individual OF ebony hue,
All attempts TO irlpart warmth and undue
expressions OF Are 10 his temperament or
language are simply CONCEALED by his
er be thawed out nor urged into any no.
ticeable excitement
Tillmans supposed incandescent pitch
forks and fiery speech prove 20 be the
mere CLEAN of the numerous icicles he
forms wherever he Journeys and ti~
crushing noise Of his frozen voice.
He is not merely mighty benefactor OF
The nation but luxury to he enjoyed by
all who enter the charmed. refrigerating
circle OF his presence during the heated
torn at Washing and the torrid
weather in the Palmetto state.
There Is something so arctic. consoling
refreshing about him that he reminds one
of the temperature OF the peak Of Mt
Washington in the hottest day OF the
GEAR.
Iavernents OF the capital barefooted un-
chips always follow in his footsteps 20
cool their half .blistered pedals through
ths coldness which he unconsciously i'm
parts 10 the hot sidewalks.
All through his vast apartments OF
thought there IS a northern blast blow
ing and whenever he parts his lips words
sparkling with frost and sentences clear
as iceberg. flow like GLACIERS adown tho
Alps OF intellect to lower the temperature
OF the cantons or volleys of life. 1t Is no
Unusual thing to lnd the thermometer in
oicat'ng a score OF degrees lower temper
ature Ave minutas cfter the South Caro-
lima senator has entered the room.
Vast icebergs from the arctic and ant
arctic circles approach the equator and
disappear tho Sr. Lawrence. however
deeply frozen. always succumbs TO the
sun Of summer. But Tiliman Is a colossal
mountain OF ice that never melts. a frozen
contii ent that never thaws
Amid the fiery language OF our average
folit'cal Statesmen the blazing intemper
ate flow OF burning speech II Is both re-
assuring and inVigOrating 10 know that
the Hon. PitchforK b. Tillman will never
forsake the frigii calm OF his soul or be-
tray and surprise or nervousness amid tho
wreck of political parties or the crush OF
the world OF craftsmanship
In fact, Till IA q vast refrigerator. an
extenFfve cold wave. a miraculous num-
Der of solid cubis acres OF refreshing
grateful ideas TO the square mile OF brain
power the shallow Of n great rock in a
weary land.
ALEX. S. ARNOLD.
Woorsocket r. J.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01

ONLY To
INVESTIGATE

Washington. May 1.-The investigation
OF the charges which have been made by
Herbert w. Bowen. United States Minis
ter to Venezuela, against Francis b.
LOOMS assistant secretary OF state. and
Mr. bowens predecessor as the American
diplomatic. representative to Venezuela.
will not begin until the arrival OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt in Washington.
Mr. Bowen yesterday cabled the state
department. that he would leave Yenezue-
la today for Washington. but that II
would be much more convenient IL he be
allowed to wait until the next steamer.
In his telegram to Secretary Taft he
would sail today Secretary Taft, however,
responded that he might wait until the
next steamer. inasnluch as he In to leave
Venzuela for good and consequently
should have a week or two to make prep
arntions for his departure.
The president will not get back 10
Washington until after the middle of
May. II Mr.. Bowen waits for the next
iegllnr steamer he will sail on May To-
and errive in New York on the 22d
This will be some days after the presi-
dent reaches here, and will be a conve-
rient arrangement. as IL will give the
president sufficient time 20 clear away
much OF the othe- business which has ac-
cumulated during his absence.
If he so desires, Mr.. Bowen can catch
steamer from Curacao lato this week.
The trip TO New York takes seven days.
Mr.. Loomis left Washington for New
York yesterday. His mission there has
rot been made public. but is supposed to
be In connection with the charges which
have been made against him.
j. Is said that president Roosevelt will
conduct the entire Investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01
CAVE MOUNTAIN HOUSE
AT BARTLETT, n. H., BURNED

Bartlett. y. II. May 1.-The Cave
Mountain House. one Of the leading hotels
here. was practically destroyed by fire
today together with the stable. causing
loss OF $1,000. with partial insurance.
Sparks borne on the high northrly wind
several times set fire 20 the Maine Cen
trail Railroad station and several dwell
ings. but these buildings were saved by
hard work on the part OF the local bucket
brigade assisted by a small hose and hand
fire extinguishers.
The fire was first seen on the roof of
the hotel. and IL supposed to have been
caused by defective chimney. The
hostelry was owned by Il. A. stevens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01
OPPOSITION TO LEASE
DRIVES DOWN GAS SHARES

Philadelphia. Pa. May 1.-There were
wide fluctuations in United Gas Improve
ment company's stock today following the
opening on the local exchange. The stock
-elased- at 20 -nn-S Saturday and -npnned- ta.
day at IL O'Clock. During the first ten
minutes of trading the shares fell to III
and then rose In III at which point the
stock became quiet.
Other local stocks were but little sf-
fected by the fluctuations in United Gas
The unsettled condition OF the shares OF
this company II due TO the pending deal
Sctween the United Gas Improvement
company, and the city OF Philadelphia,
whereby the company is endeavoring to
lease the gas works from the city for
period OF Is years for the sum ~ s25.onH ooo
There has been agitation by certain Phila-
delpha newspapers against the consum-
alton OF the lease and this is believed to
have worked the stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01

an ambitious man to exceed a narrow linn
IL in his earnings IL All unjust limitation
Of liberty, and while society may find
peril In too large individual accumula-
tions. oppressively used. It's peril Is far
greater from the destruction OF such a
prunerty right as the right OF contract.
and from the resulting permanent classin-
cation OF the people. keeping part Of them
without hope OF getting on I'm the world
We want no such classification in this
country and I'm this decision the supreme
court has canon'ged against it."-san
FranclscVCall
'"rhere has been complete failure in ne
Gotiations between the United States and
China as regards treaty restrictions upon
the immigration OF Chinese 20 this coun-
try. There may be trouble some day over
this matter both with China and Japan,
hut II will be rather In the form OF re-
taliatory legislation than in any attempt
TO dispute the force OF our laws In our
own country. treaty provisions to the
contrary Notwithstanding Pittsburg
Gazette
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01
What Others
Arc Saying

"Mr Roosevelt will return 90 washing
ire through Nebraska hut will not make
any speeches. lie appreciates tho fact
that Nebraska IL supplied with speakers q"
Galveston News
'Fof this Far reaching philanthropy the
public no lees than the colleges may we'll
feel grateful 10 Mr. Carnegie His new
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-01
NEW SCALE FOR GRANITE CUTTERS

Concord. " II. May IA new bill OF
prices for granite workers went into ef-
feet this morning to continue for three
years. Under this oil cutters received a
minimum of g n day and quarrymen a
minimum OF "a cents an hour.
The only labor trouble now existent in
this city is at tie Boston and Maine
shops where the sIrike OF the boiler MAX
ers Is still I'm progress