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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-01-07

Occ dOuAlAOAdA 1OCdA
List your lands early with the
Klein Land Agency.
Don't forget to write it 1905.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B.. Funk at
tended the inaugural ball at the
capital city last evening. Ax1
Senator johnson came up from
the capital city Friday-the SEN
ate having adjourned until next
Tuesday.
Leslie Burgum has been very
sick the past week with throat
trouble, but is reported somewhat
better at present.
Masquerade Ball., Friday even
ing, February, 8, 1905, at Casey
Marshall building. Tickets $1.00
per couple. Supper Is cents.
Messrs Henry Holtan,. Wacker
and Frank Thompson represented
Washburn at the inaugural hall.
They went d9yn o. Fridays train.
"The unexpected always hap
pens" Insure your property with,
F. E. Funk, First National Bank,
Washburn, N. d. Lowest rates.
fLMrs. Burgum and children, of
Arthur, Caweounty, are visiting
at the home of Judge and Mrs.
Renard of this place. Mr. Burgum
is a member of the house from
Cass county. +
DR., and Mrs. Fotbes,' Mr.. and
Mrs. W. F. Hogue assisted by
Messrs ,Holtan, Thompson Wacker
and p. Charlebois, the orchestra,
gave reception Thursday evening
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. L.
Nuessle,and d.. and Mrs. John
Brastad.~ The reception was held
in the. Marshall buildingl
After getting acquainted and con-
graduating the newly married
couples. dancing was the stause-
ment of the evening, and to the de.
lightful music furnished by the
Washburn orchestra, those present
tripped the light fantastic until
midnight when light refreshments,
consisting of oranges, nuts and
candies were served. A large nam.
Der of guest were present, and a
good tyne was enjoyed.
We bad the pleasure the first
part Of the week of a visit 10 the
state capital, the first since. the
completion of the new wing. The
chamber used by the house of rep
resentatixes is = aaagni6cent .one,
but the acoustic properties il wery
poor, and arrangements should be
made to senedy4he defect. Stating
in the gallery, tits hard to hear
those speaking an the floor, even
when payisag the closest attention.
Outside Of this feature, the cham
her is al that could be desired.
Mesdanes Digea, CLARK and Car.
nahan entertained the Algonquin
Whist CLUB and gentlemen, Tues
day evening, January 4th, 1906, at
the home of the. former. Four
games were played, ex-Judge Wal
lin and Ars.W. F. Hogue securing
the head prizes, while Attorney
Culloch and Mrs. L.. M. Wallin
secured the consolation prizes. At
a dainty luncheon was
served, and all departed for their
various homes having spent most
evening.
Andy Sutton returned Thursday
a visit to the capital city.
They are telling q. good joke on
down in the capital city.
had made all arrangements
% return home tine day before.
likewise the editor. When bed
lime came. the we 'sma hours, we
lecided that We would take chances
md turned in, Andy decided, that
n order to make sure Of the train
le would not retire, SO he settled
himself in the office chair and In
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-01-07
Lands, Loans, that's all. Klein's

La1QS, OaHS, that's all. hlelnsS
Land Agency.
Special Agent Berndt came up
from Bismarck Tuesday.
Miss Hulda Oberg came down
from Underwood Monday.
j. M. Patterson spent the past
week in the capital city. N<+
About that Farm Loan see the
Klein's Land Agency.
Editor Hogue was in Bismarck
the,sarly part of the ~
wv. G. Stiber, of Wilton, was I'm
the city the first of the week.
Editor Wright returned Friday
from a trip to the capital city.
Tiolet Gradin numbers a new or.
gan among her Christmas gifts,
Z. j. Edwards went down to Bis
marck Tuesday. returning Thurs
day. tz+
Several tracts for sale on crop
payment. Please see Klein Land
Agency.
German services will be held at
Robinson, at Baiers' residence,
January Is.
$,,$l.0O starts q Savings Bank &C.
count with the FIRST NATIONAL
BANK OF WAsHBURN.
Miss Florence Kirkland, of the
Bismarck schools, spent last week
on her claim near Robinson.
L. M. Wallin, who has been
visiting the Misses Satterluad in
Bismark returned home Tuesday.
Harriet Root is the proud pos
essor,of Bush & Gertz piano which
was q Christmas present from her
father and mother.
Miss Anna Peterson returned
to scheol at Wahpeton Tuesday
after spending her vacation with
her jp'reuts in this city-<>%f
CMAses Clay and EusJntlahl ac-
companied by E. A. Swan, spent
New Years day across the river,
the guest of Rev. aud Mrs. Gray.
"The unexpected always hap
pens." Insure your property with
F. 3. Funk, First National Bank,
Washburn, N. d. Lowest rates.
Born, on the 22nd Of December,
to Mr.. and Mrs. f.. W. Mas, of this
place, a boy. Mother and son do
ing we'll.
China and water color painting,
dinner:and score cards IN pen work
and painting done by Emma Stew
ems, bismarck, N. D. Osders So
lieited.
Many new pupils are ensolled in
Prot 6ullivan'sroom. Among them
We note Ella Gustafson, Airline
Caldwell, Christian Figenskau and
Harry Stockdale.
Attorney and Mr. Nuessle ar
rived home Monday. They expect
to 60 housekeeping as soon as pos
sible in the cottage north of the
one occupied by Prof. Sullivan.
A. Persey was called to Fer
gus Falls last Saturday by a tele-
gram announcing the death Of his
father, who resided. at that place.
Mr.. Persey left on the afternoon
Henry Abel, OF jamestown, ND.
whoyhas been spending the holt
days with his cousin, Adolph Klein
Tuesday. Nj. Abel is
much impressed by the outlook for
section.
Foreman Preston, of the 500 line,
arrived the first of the week and is
busy making repairs on bridges. It
Is expected that the depot will be
to this side Of the track and
IN addition built to the same.
* number Of young people Of
Washburn and vicinity were en- !.
at dinner New Years by /,
Miss Florence Mel Donald of Weller !
and q most enjoyable time was re- (
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-01-07
FOR sALEl

Registered Percherou Stallion,
four years ola; would exchange for
good work horses.
!. r. w. WYLAND,
1873. Darling, N. D..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-01-07

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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-01-07
Pool Rooms Robbed.

On Thursday evening of last
week, thieves entered the poolroom
Of Messrs. Crockett & DuToit by
removing part of a front window.
and proceeded to help themselYes
They broke open the cash dfawef;n
smashed a slot machine, and alto
gether got about 500 in their raid.
They left by the back door, which
was left conveniently open, SO as
to relieve the proprietors of excess
i've exertion in opening up the next
morning.
Last evening, they or their suc-
cessors or assigns, made their Sec
ond appearance before the boards,
this time at the poolroom of Kreps
& Whitman. Proprietor Kreps has
akg dog which has the faculty of
making a lot of noise, buto on this
occasion the canine had a frog in
his throat, for nary sound did he
utter, and it is supposed the rob-
berry was committed by one famil-
lar with the place. Here they Sc
cured about $40, putting the cash
register and slot machine out of
commission, money being the thing
they greatly wanted. There is lit
tie clue to their identity.-Wilton
$25 in cash binds a land bargain
with Klein's Land Agency.
4 j. E.. Hanback, was a visitor
from Coal Haabor Friday and made
this Office a pleasant call.
j. K. Doran, of Coal Harbor,
was t%ransacting business in. the
city yesterday. ~
Harry Vail has been on the sick
list several days the past week,
being threatened with bronchitis.
Mr.. Peter Weise and Myra wiz
son, of Garrison, were united in
marriage, Saturday, December "a,
at the home of the brides parents,
Rev. Runions officiating. They
will make their future home near
this place.
DR.. j. A. Dillon and wife de!
parted last week for their old home
in Kansas. The doctor expects to
take a course in q foreign univer-
sity.l We regret very much to
see the doctor and his wife leave
US, and their many friends here
wish for them all the success to
which they are justly entitled to.
WANrED:-suickly few persons
to represent tong established whole
sale house among retail merchants
and agents. Local territory of few
l 8salary and expenses
paid weekly. Expense money ad-
vanced. Commission extra. Pres
emit enoaQement. Business success
full. Previous experience not essen.
tial. Enclose self addreased envel-
ope. Address Superintendent Trav-
1926 Dearborn st., Chicago.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
CONTIGUOUS PLAN DOES
ROT pLEAsE rHEM Az

There u good deal OF difference
OF opinion In congress over postmas-
Ter General Couelyou's ruling chat
fourth class postmasters shall BIZ con-
unued la office beyond the our wear
term, provided their services have
heen s9tislactory This practically
places The fourth class postmaster
under tho civil service ana doprlves
members Of congress OF about an the
patronage they had remaining. Mem
hers representing city dislrlcts are
not OF course, personally Interested,
bnt many members from rural dls-
ltic's have their organizations con-
blfhclod With the fourth class post-
masters as the foundation. ana they
nfe IN good deal ~ doubt az 10 nov
tne new order 0f things y eolna 10
large number OF members nro-
iths 70 reJQlce that they are 10 be re-
i,e''a or the voXationF which attend
me appointment Of fourth class post-
masters while others see an sorts
OF trouble ahead Of thom when mo
pnslmaRters awake 90 e realization of
lhe fact that their tenure I'D office
~ loHFef depends upon the favor of
their congressman.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
EMBASSY BUILDINGS FOR
BOTH LONDON AND PARIS.

Hesplte the strong demand FOR re-
trenchmont IN public expenditures. a
BIZ introduced Into the house by Mr.
Perkins Of New York, providing for
the purchase Of homes Tor our ems
hassies IN London and Paris is going
TO receive serious consideration. with
the chances strongly In favor OF lis
passage. The bill limits the cost of
each embassy 10 $4,000.
The opinion has been forming for
some years that the United States be-
ittled ITSELF BY the policy ~ COM
pelling rs diplomatic representatives
70 live IN rented and often unsatls-
factory quarters and there now IL
wei defined sentiment both in aud
on Of congress- that permanent homes
should be provided. u is not pro-
posed. however. TO provide for All the
capitals al once. and the Perkins bill
u intended merely as a starter
The measure introduced By Mr..
Perkins Is understood 10 have the APP
prevail Of 10th the president and Sec
rcthry of State Root. and an earnest
effort viii be- made 20 secure It's pas
sage.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
NEWS WELL SERVED
FROM WASHINGTON CITY
Railway Regulation to Lead.--Tariff Reform EA
citing Intesest---COnsressmen Gladly Rid Of
POStOffiCeS.-- RetrenChment From Start.
SOMETHING NEW IN CITY HEATING AND COOLING

nols. and Nelson OF Minnesota. Their
constituents are taking keen Inter-
est Ia questions bearing ON the tar
III, and the Interest OF the senators a.
a natural consequence.
The attitude OF Senator Lodge has
attracted more attention, possibly,
than that OF any other member OF tae
uppoE house. He has told some of his
close friends that he Is about con-
WINGED that something must be done
II an early day, both TO relieve the
revenues Of the government and the
bdsiHess 81 the country from the de-
pressing effect Of certain DinRley
schedules The possibility Of a tariff
war with Germany also IL giving the
Massachusetts senator much concern
as eNempllflod by the b!ll he intro
duovd last week II is not expected
the bill viii be passed, because all
revenue legislation must originate In
tue house hnt % will serve as feolor
Of sentiment In the senate
There Ia probably no chance that
anytime win actually be accomplish
ed az lhe present hesslun. .ut i'm view
81 the growing sentiment IN both
senate aud house. The country Ia ike
~ 20 hear a good deal about the tar
iif before adjournment day, and the
republicans may find themselves com-
mitted TO some action at the next
session.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
CITY Fathers HELD
ADJOURNED MEETING

An adjourned meeting OF the COM
mop council was held SATURDAY after
noon at f.3u o'clock nc the once of
City Clerk Lee. The session was for
the purpose OF taking action on the
ordinance providing Cor the salaried
Office Of a city engineer.
The majority iinnnce committee re-
ported that Il WAS la favor Of estab-
fishing the now ofilce, Aldermen
Gillenwater and Hanley Offering con
vlnclng arguments in slowing that a
salaricd engineer WA both desirable
and an urgent necessity Alderman
lifeld, who composed tho minority
hnanco committee, opposed tho meas
nre ON the ground that the city was
unable 90 present 20 stand such "a Luxe
ury' Following much argument on
boik sides, the ordinance was passed
Il docs not specify what the salary ~
the engineers will bo but il viii be
fixed. u Is said At between 81 900 and
Sl,sOO a year.
Fro Chief nurtless reported that
the Electric Light company we're
sltiiiging uninsuiatod wire near The
Methodist church. The chief said
Nee wires are very dangerous ln
case Of Ere. nH stream OF wnter
Pwming near them would receive The
f'dl current and transmit II down 10
che noxKlcs held By tho frmon where
they would receive the fill force Of
tue current The matter will be re-
ported 20 the Electric Light company
before any step Is taken by the conn
Gil.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
HOW GERMANY JAILS ITS
BIG INSURANCE GRAFTERS
PRIVATE CONCERNS ARE STRICT.
~ SUPERVISED ~ a GOVERN.
MENT DEPARTMENT APPOINT.
90 ron LIFE, AND FREE FROM
ANY PERsoNAL INTEREST.

Berlin. Dec. iS.-Controi Of private
life insurance societies In Germany Is
intrus;ed TO the ministry for the into-
rior. About a dozen permanent menu
bcTs OF this once are appointed by
the kaiser ON the advice Of the federal
council. ana none % them may be In
any way connected with any insurance
society, They retain their posts for
lie and have an excellent retiring
pension. To meet technical dliilcul-
Ties. they are assisted By an advisory
hoard, ~ dlrceors OF Insurance CONF
paniea.
No new company can commence
business In Germany before u has
obtained permission. 80 imperial
control office requires every NE In
auranco society 90 keep It's books In
a certain way. Il has the right to ex-
anime oyeTy book and document relat-
ing 10 .he balance sheet. The most
minute attention Ia given 10 the re-
serve funds. These have 20 be kept
perfectly distinct, especially the pre-
MUM reserve fund The officials as
sure themselves OF the actual exist
ence ~ every specified item In the liz
~ items. No portion OF this fund may
he removed from the place where L
u Kept without the authority OF the
control Office, upon penalty OF fine and
imprisonment
An equally careful control Ia kept
over the directors fees. the invest
ments. loans. mOrtEagos-in short
over everything that Affects the inter-
ests 81 the insurers. Tho dlr-ctO
cannot. without the sanction OF the
imperial control once, engage in any
other commercial pursuit. These gen.
tlemen can be called upon TO make
good any losses falling on the insurers
IN consequence Of any irregularity In
the administration OF The aociety's
property and funds. Violations OF the
regulations mean that the company
must quit business.
One result Of this careful control Ia
that German life insurance compan-
les are managed comparatively cheap
~. The balance sheet for 1904 OF one
large Berlin society shows that with a
premium revenue OF s2.b00,001. the
administrative expenses amounted to
lssO,00o. including rent taaxes. SAL
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
NINE MEN WERE MADE
Migrants BY AGENCY
CLAIMED SUCH IN POLICE COURT
JUDGE CRAWFORD olscHARo.
ed THEM.

Nine young men. nosi Of them DO.
ing Of more than ordinary intelii.
gcnce, claimed they were Migrants, AZ
charged hy the officer making the ar.
rest. IN police court today, but said
they were made such by employment
agencies IN Denver Kansas city and
other places whcro they paid In good
money for Jobs al fho Belcn cutoff
In his territory. And there was no
work when We Eot there said one
and said AT
This story related by Harry King.
William Lucas. A. A. Powell, &. A.
iorEonRen, William Waller. Frnnk
Baacom. Henry i.oschke. Frank Fox
ana David Linens, was not new by
any means 20 either the conr: or
chief uf police. bat was no..e the less
depiornhic AT told Che same story
ln the same way, ana s0owed their
tickets Tor which the agency col.
leoted g.
"it o. ioo bad Judge Crawford
said 40 does nor seem that q person
could have The heart 10 20 uuiuatly
impose ON man like this Tor sucb
mall remuneration another person
remarked "fou are aii discharged.
Judge Crawford informed the prison.
eft. iie told thcm where they might
End work and the nine nnfUriunaioa
look their departure
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23

oV'NlA q" Nf AlAtN'As
Washington. y. c., Dec lS.--lt was
an very well for President Roosevelt
and Speaker Cannon 10 make a COM
pact whereby rate legislation was TO
be pushed 10 the front and tariff re-
vision 20 the rear, hut the president
and the speaker cannot control indi-
yidnai and unofficial expressions Of
opinion. IN the house and senate lob
bles and other places where states
men colgregate tariff Is discussed
about as much as railroad rates.
The program agreed upon BIZ The
president aud the speaker will he car
ried out, OF course. Mr.. Roosevelt
nlreai ~ has fulfilled bis part OF the
bargain by keeping the soft pedal ON
the discussion 81 tariff In his mes
sage. Mr, Cannon will keep faith by
putting the rate hill through the
house, although nothing viii be done
now until after the holiday recess.
In tho meantime, the spectre OF tar
In revision haunts the dreams OF
Uncle joe. His lieuieuants, upon
whom he depends for Information as
ito house sentiment. advise him that
members are talking tariff more and
more each day, and that there Is be-
ing grystalizod belief that some-
thing has got 10 be done hy tho re-
publican party. else the people viii
turn the job over 10 the democrats.
Next year VII occur a congressional
election, and more than ono momber Is
growing anxious about the folks al
home view oi the stand pat policy OF
the house poWeFH-tnat- be-.
Il was thought Cannon had played
trump card when be took Jim"
rnwney from ways and means aud
placed him az the head of the COM
miiiee on appropriations. ThWnoy
has been an out and out royisi0nist
and the speaker feared that on ways
and means he would give too much
thought 10 tariff matters, Il Is said,
however. that as the head OF appro-
priailuns, Tawney Is beginning 10
study the tariff from tho yiew point
0i treasury receipts and 81 more than
ever convinced that revision of the
schedules is necessary, Tawney pr0h-
ably win not make any trouble during
the present session, but the Joke,
nevertheless, would seem 10 Dc on the
speaker
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
OFFICIAL CORRECTION
FROM GRIMSHAW
The BEsT or FEELING BETWEEN
SANTA &c ROAD AND SANTA FE
CENTRAL.


The other day, on most excellent au
thoriiy. The Citizen stated that the
Santa 81 Central had prohibited the
Eastern Railway ~ New Mexico, (tnc
belen cutOn ~ tbs aauia Feb. from
crossing he tracks Of the former at
willard Since then. Il n learned,
mat pug Informant WAS mlsiAKen, and
In The issue OF last Thursday a cor
yection was made Here Is another
correction. and Is of cial from 5. n.
Grimshaw. assistant ln the presldent
aud general manager OF the Santa Fe
Central.
Santa Fo. ~ NJ. Dec. i5.-I no.
ticed LOO gOnr paper a few DAYS aso
an article that the Santa Fe Centre!
HAD eniOIurd The Eastern Railway OF
New Mexico from crossing our tracAa
at Willard Ia order that you may
nave Official and reliable Information
IN regard to this matter. I beg 10 ad-
Wise that the Hon. W. n. Andrews.
pres dent and general mnnaGor OF the
Santa Fo Contra Railway company
SOME sIX months ago. agreed with tho
OaicIas OF the Eastern Railway of
New Mexico. % allow them to cross
our tracks al willard and that thar
company is now preparing the cross
ing which will Ice put IN VI an eariy
date
also desire 10 say harmonious r..
laiious exist not OILY between sac
Eastern Railway Of New Mexico, hut
all other roads With which we aayo
connection. have the honor 10 re-
main, yours truly,
q u. GRiMSHAw.
Assistant IA President ana General
Manager.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
.ASSAILANT OF NUDGE
IS A LUNATIC
Made Himself Invited Guest
at Harvey House Pre-.
viOuS TO Assault.
NUDGE WILL RECOVER

I Superintendent James Kurn Of IN,
Rio Grande division of the santa 81
who arrived from san Marclai thla
mefninH saws ihRi y " Nudge. the
Faramasler NJ San Marcial. Who was
assaulted there Thursday hy u hnho
aud thought TO be- fatally Injured. h.
nov 20 q fair way 90 recover. Al.
lhonsn Do received compound frae.
lure OF the skull. Mr. Nudge has re-.
covered from the shock Of the blow
and j. saluing strength. despite the
tact that b. "a close 20 G0 years of
age.
John Oodeey ~ sim confined In the
Socofro county iall and will most
likely hc tried tor Insanity. godos.v
has acted very peculiar, and there II
htilo doubt az "a his uusonndnesa of
mind. besico4 hts nnpfov1kod IA.
tack upOn Mr.. Nudge he dld many
other things while al san Marclal
which would brand him lunntic ono
gay nc enieved the Harvey house al
san Marciai and told the waiiresa that
ne would like a ~ dinner. Tho girl
told bin that she didn't tiiinN shs
could give him y dinner. hut she
would give MIN the best they had
0odeey ate large meal and left with.
out paying for u. TIE next morning
hS was found asleep In the hotel. on
being awakened Godeey ordered his
breakfast brought in 70 him. and or.
dered q bottle OF whiskey with IL. or
course. be- was Immediately put out.
After being arrested Tor the a..
sauit on Mr. Nudge. Codcey fought
IKE a maniac against being taken TO-
Jail
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23

would result. That the eloquent New
Yorker would prove an attractive and
entertaining figure as leader OF the
minority none will deny, but he could
not attain tho coveted position with
out struggle. A good many Nom
bers have not forgotten that he sup
ported Palmer and nnckner In 1886.
ana tcrides. ;hore are others with
parallel aspirations. should Williams
retire Missouri alone win have two
candidates, Champ Clark aud 5uese
DeAr'nond, and their arc favOrite song
~ other state delegations.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1905-12-23
WASHINGTON HEATED AND
CALLED ~ COHDUlTs.

An 90 talked ol bat nevertheless.
novel proposition Is embodied In a
BIN which has been introduced IN
congress Coz Incorporating the Eco-
nomlc Heailug aud itofr.gcrniing
company, which ls 20 have al author
Tied capital % 81 900 600. The scheme
d 20 pipe the streets of Washington
ANA from q central point distribute
heat in wlnier and cold ar la SUM
mer The feature that makes the
measure worthy uf attention, how
ever, IN that wealthy men. street rail-
way mannafrh and other practical
men OF affairs, are NAMED az the Ia.
corp0raiOre.
The men whose names appear az
applicants Tor the charter are ahund-
antly able 90 finance aay undertaking
they 80 into TO the extent Of a great
deal more than a million dollars ana
the fact that they have applied 10
congress for Incorporation lk evil
qence that they have figured out the
INNS vs. commercially practical