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The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
BRaV9 pEcATUR.
The story Of His pierce Attack On q
Tfipolitaa Vessel.


Tfipolitaa Vessel.
Gardner w. Allen in his book. "Our
Navy and the Barbary Corsairs," re-
tells the old story of how Commodore
Stephen Decatur, then lieutenant in
the United States navy, attacked a
Trip0litan vessel. The incident occur
red I'm 1904, when Preble was lying OF
Tripoli. Young Decatur had been told
that the captain OF this vessel had
treacherously murdered his brother.
John Decatur, after he had surrendered
to him. Mr.. Allen writes: "He ran
alongside and at once boarded with
Maedonough and the remnant Of his
crew. Decatur singled out the captain.
4 man Of great size ana strength, and
attacked him furiously. The Tripoli-
tan made thrust with his boarding
pike, and I'm attempting to parry the
blow Decatur's cutlass was broken of
at the hilt, leaving him for the mo-
ment unarmed. Another thrust Of the
pike wounded him in the arm. Decatur
seized the weapon, wrenched it away
and grappled with his antagonist. Aft
er short struggle they fell to the deck,
with Decatur on top.
Meanwhile the two crews were fight
ing furiously about their leaders, and
a Tripolitan aimed a blow at Decatur's
head with his scimiter, when seaman
named Daniel Frazier, having both
arms disabled by wounds, interposed
his head and received the blow, which
laid open the scalp. The Tripolitan
captain. being more powerful than De-
catur, soon turned him underneath and,
holding him down with his left hand,
drew knife and was about to plunge
it into his breast.
Decatur seized the uplifted arm
with his left hand, while he managed
to get his right into his pocket, where
he had a pistol. Giving it the proper
direction, he fired through the pocket.
The giant relaxed his hold and fell
dead. Having lost seventeen killed, in
cluding their leader, the seven surviv-
ing Tripolitans, four of whom were
wounded, soon gave up the fight"
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
Plain Clothes Men.

In a small South American state
which had recently undergone change
of administration the new potentate
summoned an artist and ordered new
designs for all the official uniforms.
II wish snowy costumes-very
SNOWY" he said, "for the people are i'm
pressed by them. have here some
sketches that I myself have made.
Look them over and be guided by these
ideas as far as possible"
The artist examined the sketches
carefully.
'srhis," he said. turning the pages, "is
evidently for the navy and this for the
army, but. IL you please. what is this
a long plume on three cornered hat,
yellow dress coat trimmed with purple.
and"-
''That," replied the chief of state
gravely. "is for the secret police"
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
A Dr..il,en Hou.eho1d Pet.

Brazilians train snake called the
gipoia as rat catcher. 1t is fifteen
feet long, is harmless to the human
being. becomes quite household pet,
Is lazy in the daytime, but at night
roams about the house in quest Of it's
prey-rats. These animals it promptly
kills by twisting their necks. When
Brazilians have to pass from room to
room IN the dark they first put on their
slippers. It would not be pleasant to
plant ones bare feet on q cold slimy
snake Of. that size. III,
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
Notice for Publication

Land Office at Bismarck, n. D..March.1, 1905
Noticeis hereby given that the following
to make final commuted::proof in support of hel
claim and that said proof will be made before
Aug. E. johnson, q. S. Commissioner for the
burn, North Dakota, on May 8, 1906 viz:
Boighild Holt of Washburn, N. d. H. e. No
1855.
8 and 4, of section 2, township 145, rsnge.sO
She names the following Witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and. cultivation
of said land, viz:
A. T. johnson, Tred Fslck, Jacob Portland and
Jos, H.:,Olson, all of Washburn, N. D.
3-l1 NJ. H. Jewell, Register.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
M. J. SKoMSvOLD,
, PHOTOGRAPHERS !! {: RI
Over Holtan & Sons Store.
COAL .HARBOR
''A'D ELB0W00DSI..i5. T.. +
STAGE LINE

...Stage leaves Coal Harbor for
Washburn and Elbowoods at am.
No. l arrives atW ashburn IL :3Oa.m.
and leaves l:O5. No. 2 will not leave
Coal Harbor until arrival of No. l.
Stages Nos. and 2 arrive at Coal
Harbor 700 p. m. No. 3 arrives
at Elbowoods at 700 p. m. Stages
No..2 and; 3 go by, y,way Of Garrison
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
HERD NOTICE.

I will take cattle to herd the COM
ing season and horses to pasture.
Plentyofgood range and good water.
Best care; will call for stock. Write
or call on
FRANK MCDONALD,
t5O Turtle Lake, N. D.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
RAILWAY RATES AND SERVICE

The Chicago, Milwaukee & St..
Paul Railway, via which line there
are five daily trains between ST..
Paul and Chicago, including the
Government Fast Mail and the Pi-
oneer Limited, has a long list of
low excursion rates to points in the
East and South. If you are con-
templating trip in either direction
write w. S. Dixon, Northwestern
Passenger Agent, st. Paul, for full
particulars before arranging for
tickets.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at MinOf North Dakofa An,

Department. Of the Interior,
II, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before E. A. Lamb
County Judge, at Washburn, North Dakota, on
May 81, 1905, viz:
OLA P. HOLM,
for the 81 SEX section %, M Mex section 28,
township $50 n. range 81 W., 5th p. m.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Neis Tram, Ed Roseau and w. j. Merriman
Ct g. Goal Har5or n. D., and A. B. Marshall of
40 &C. Sanborn, Register.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
NOTICE!

Residents and property owners
Of: ::the Village of Washburn are
hereby notified to remove all refuse
manure and filth from their prem
ises. g. G.. FORBES, ND,
Il, Sec. Board of Health.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
weak Hu.aaa Nat.re,.

From many selections from Marcus
Aurellus we choose this as showing his
keen insight into this weak human ma
ture Of ours: II have often wondered
how It is that every man loves himself
mose than all the rest Of men, but yet
sets less value on his own opinion OF
himself than on the opinion Of others" !.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
WANTED!

Cattle to herd, from the first of
May until the first of October, at
$1.25 per head. Good range and
good water. Ranch q miles east
of Brush Lake.
j. R. HOWELL,
48-3tf. McClusky, N. d.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
FOR SALE.

Ten head of Pedigree Shorthorn
cattle. Cows, Heifers and Bull
Calves. Call soon and get your
choice. F. w. Macomber,
Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
NoT:'II'IICBI! tt

FoR SALE CHEAP. Agood milch
COW, finely bred; will be fresh in
about eight weeks. This is snap
for some one.
3tf-25pd. "A. G. RANARDl
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12
I can use a couple of good i'm
proved farm loans, about $500.
F. E. FUNK,
1st Nat. Bank, ,Washburn, ID.

Just Received! A carload of the
finest Oils and Greases. The best
in the market. The Peterson Ma
chine Co.
The Washburn leader., 1905-05-12

McClusky, N. D
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
JAPAN AND PEACE

Late dispatches say that tne Japa- nsss govsrument does not have much hope that peace win result from the usSosiA,loas that will begin at Wash iugton about August 1. It is not be- H.ved thai Russia wants to do more than to barley, hoping that the war win be delayed thereby and that by some mysterious process the penalty for defeat may be avoided.
 In the meantime, with apparent tn' difference e to RuSsiA's intentions, Japan Is providing for a continuation ot the var with unAbated vigor. Her treasury is sllIug with gold from the sale of bonds which 90 readily ct good price, All the Russian vArships that were sunk Al Port Arthur have oeeu or are being raised. Nome Oi them, 1t Is said, are beyond repair and many Of them are but slightly damaged. It is claimed that with them made whole and with the ships captured In the bat Ls ol the Sea of Japan the fighting strength of the Japanese navy will be doubled within siI months, giving that country one of the most powerful fleets of the world. Shakalin island hes been captured and the siege Of VladlvostocS will soon be under way. The Russians are bopelsssly Outnumbered in Man churla and they are gradually being puahsd out of that country.
 hh quite evident that no matter what may be RuSsiA's intentions, or whether peace shall come soon or late, Japan win not be cheated out of the fruits Of her victories on land and sea She vill collect A fair return for the cost of the var, u not in a cash indem' nily At % early date, then in territory and commercial advantages in the Orient e soon Ss her armies shall bC able to accomplish those things tol which they are very we'll prepared Japan, apparently, can afford the indii ference AS to Russia's maneuvers ths abe has assumed.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
AFTER WAFER
Big Ditch Companies Hell
 Nome Mining

The water problem is occupying the attention of the people of the Nome district to as great an extent as It IS that of the Klondikers. Four large d tch companies have been formed for the purpose of operating in the Seward peninsula country. All of thsm wtil divert water to localities where 1t is needed and they will use 1t for them selves and have it for sale.
 The Seward Ditch company will build A ditch from the head of Dorothy creek to the various creeks and bench claims contiguous to Nome. It will be about thirty miles in length.
 The Cedric Ditch company will build s ditch from the head of Stewart river. This. ditch will cover all the ground in the Oregon and Hungry creek basins. It win be twenty-tour miles in length.
 The Kougarok Ditch company will be constructed in the Kougarok district. Materials and machinery will be taken up from Teller.
 The Taylor Creek Ditch company Kougarok,iistrict, will supply the Taylor creek claims with abundance of water.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
nert,euIsare v....s TaeOI.EE.

Small Johnny had on his best clotneA and his mamma told him not to play h the dirt with them on
 "Don't they have any dirt in heaven SO play int" be asked.
 "No of course not, replied his nother.
 "Then what do little boys do up therer' Queried Johnny,
 ''Oh. they play harps and sing and Et under beautiful frees, was :he re- ply.
 "WeIl. said the little fellow, ''l don't see how they can k-ve trees h there ain't DO dirt "-Houston Post
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
D. G. STEWART SELLS
 HIS ATlIN STORE

D. c. Stewart, who has been engaged To the general merchandising business at Atlin for many years, has sold his business to Mobley & Company, of that place. Mn Stewart will devote his whole time to mining. He is vice Tresidsnt of the company that is install ling the first steam shovel in the Atlin district. He arrived on the train last night and WIn leave for the south on the Princess May.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
SAMPLES OF 1906
 CALENDARS HERE

The Daily Alaskan has received a full line of samples of 1906 calendars from the famous J. W. Butler Paper company, of Chicago. They include the latest designs many of which are works of art.
 Business men of Sksgway and Haines, who desire calanders for next year are invited to call and make selections.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

A federal grand jury will meet at Milwaukee in September to investigate the General Paper Company" usually called the payer trust That Is sufi' eieut notice for the paper people to be prepared It uill probably be good for the ne1t two months at least,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Firs, 1hrourh perine strnit.

Deshnow, a Cossaok, is said to have been the first navigator to sail through Bering strait and thereby grove that Asia was separated from America by body of water. He made this eventful voyage by sailing from the river Koly- ma to the river Anadyr in l64s. Rus sia Is now about to honor him by the erection of a statue to his memory at chaharowsd on the Amur.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Profit In Sh@p.

Has it ever occurred to you that there h less huctuation in really high class mutton than in any other product ot the farm and that no branch of bus handry affords GO sure and generous net returns for the money, feed and care invested as the rearing and feeding oi prime mutton sheept-AmeriCan SheeT Breeder.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
A mystery nxpiAins&

On . certain hot summer day a oals- rrateA nAturslist entertained a company 1 distinguished savants at dinner, ai EAs conclusion of which they all wen, oet In the garden.
 In the center of the grounds thers seood on . pedestal a large glass globe. One of the guests happened to touoh this globe, and found. to his amase' menl that it was warmer on the shady dde than on Ae side turned to the sun. Be communicated bis discovery to the guests, who at onos proceeded to verify the statement
 What could be the oausei
 An animated discussion ensued, in shs course of which every imaginable law of physics was made to account fcS the strange paradox. At length our soientisls agreed that it must be 60 owing to the laws of reflection, repul- don or exhalation or some other law ot physics with long name.
 The host was however, not quite convinced, and. calling the gardener, be said to him:
 "PrAy tell us why the globe Is warm CT ca tho shady side thau on the side turned to the sLny'
 The man replied;
 -Beoauss just nov turned it round tor fear of its cracking with the great beat. "-London Tt. Bits
 Rm GsiYapS ehen war was fss deoiar,d, BiE Grimss
 he moaned mos an thC una I wtsht," says he. ''oh, how , Nisht that
 was In my priner He want no more'n forty. but jus" at the
 bugles' call
 He got the rheumatlz 30 bad he scA'cs
 could move at all
 right through my veins by jumpsl T wisht. oh. how I wisht," says he, that
 could stir mJ stumps!' An through the war he fusscd aroun Wite
 uniments ar pills. His body the absdin place of an the hu'
 man Ills.
 His voice t was ertccted. too. tor it was
 sad an low.
 "If they should want more men" tays
 he, "I couldn't git tc gol Irs tough" says he, but Sheumaua hAs
 filled me full of bumpsl [ visht oh. how I wishL' says ne, 'thai
 I could stir my stumpsr When war was done. at last RiN Grtmes
 got well SO mighty quick You never would believe C C he told you
 he'd been sick He threw away hls crutchcs an his Int
 ment an pills
 ln never said a word at all about his
 awful Ills.
 An when the soldier ooys came home he
 cheerVrd an call-d them trumps. | T tried" says he, to join ye, Joys, but
 couldn't stir n stumps!' But shortly after lis a change t seemed to strike Btll lrimcs. Co politics he gits an drinks the spirit o' the times
 A friend of Bnr, Ger office rugs against ', soldier chaL An you jus' ough Co hear Bin talk on yel
 an swing hts cap! '.Ths war" says he. Twas an a trick C make a fev men grcatl' Bnl couldn't stir hts stumps fer war, b0 be car Ntump the statel --Balttmore American
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

The Pack Train saloon always leads. It carries ouly the best brands of whis- kies, wines, beers and all the other goods to be had at 6 first-class gentle mems resort. u
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

It Is estimated that at any given ame, in Germany alone, l,S0oOOO per sons are afflicted with consumption and 100000 in America have it at all times. Professor HirSch pronounces it emphatically a disease of all times, all countries and all races.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Bssr St fms On Ice

The Rainier beer at the Seattle sa- con is served in Steius which are kept on ice-Just the thing in these hot days.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Cbe Churches
CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC. Sunday, Mass with sermon at 10 a. m Sunday school at 2:JOp. m. Lecture, rosary and benediction at 7:3O D. m.
 Catechetical instruction, Wednesday and Friday at 2:S0 p. m. On week days, Mass st Ss. m. Sermon on the "Mass, the Highest Worship"
 Lecture on Miracles
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
PENIEL MISSION.

Meetings every night but Monday, D. m.
 Sunday, g a. m., Bible study,
 All are cordially invited to attend al meetings,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
&,N Beam.

The Kansas experiment station hSl been growing the soy bean for the past ten years. starting with a small patcN and increasing the area until last veal S5 acres were grown. It is good drought resister is not touched b, ehinch bugs, and the beans are riche. In protein than lnseed meal With sufficient moisture to germinate then q crop can be grown after wheat anS oats are harvested. In 1896 the yielt on ground after vheSk wss eight bush els per acre; in 1888, 6A bushels With hnseed meal at fe5 per ton these crop' after wheat would be worth S76 and S4. 6S per acre When planted earliS In the season, the yield of soy beans ii from 10 to 90 bushels per acre, The soy sean not only furnishes crop rich ir protein, buA at the same time enrichei the soil
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

KetchIkan has declared war on knockers and Is organizing chamber of commerce to boost for the town.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Best 25 Cent Meals

Railroad Restaurant has the best 25 cent meals in town, equal to 50 cent meals other places, Second Ave. and Broadway, oppo. depot.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Anothcr Change likely.

Mss Breezy -I see she's married again.
 Miss Lakeside-Yes; this Is her sev' enth. and l don't think she cares very much for him.
 Miss Breezy-Noi
 Miss Lakeside-No. was at the en, graver's today when shc left her order tor her new visiting cards. She only ordered 50.-Philadelphia Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Get Your shoes Shinsd

An up-to-date bootblack stand at the Pack Train saloon. Pstronize it and be neat. Only expert workmen. u
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
TWO LINERS
 DUE TOMORROW

Two Puget Sound liners, the Cana dian Pacific flagship, Princess May, and the Pacific Coast Steamship Com pAny'S City of Topeka, win be due to arrive frym the south tomorrow. Both will carry mail.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Fr..h orauS. cis.rs, Muirs

Delicious fresh orange cider is placed on tap daily st Muir's, next Co the post office, Try it
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

PRESBYTERIAN. Morning worship, II a m. Sunday school, ls:l5 p. m. Christian Endeavor, p. m, Evening service, Sp, m. Prayer meeting, Thursday SD, m, Morning topic; "Idols." Evening topic: Vacation EXper- fence on the Chilkat," All cordially invited.
 N. R. Harrison, Pastor.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
skagvay Laundry

For hrst-class work try SkAgwsy Laundry. Twenty-Five vears' expert ence. Telephone S9. .
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

Ifyou are out oi kindlinC see E McC weste. have it bv the sack or cord Phones % Si u
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
For Sale

Twelve horse power Union gasoline engine. Good as new, Price, $500, nquire at Launch Union, Moore wharf.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

All the delicacies of the season at the Pack Train Restaurant
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

Lumber for sale. Inquire of Pete Malsen, Seattle wharf 10tf
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
RsIBisr Bssrs

Rainier beers by the dozen bottles, S2 50, at the Mascoi saloon.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22

THE AMERICAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Our Savior, State street and Eighth avenue.
 Sunday school, 10 a. m. First Sunday in every month: Morning prayer, l0:a0 a. m. Litany and sermon, llS. m. Evening prayer and address, 8 p. m. Other Sundays:
 Morning prayer a d sermon, II a. m, Evening prayer, SD. m. Fifth Sunday after Trinity, July 2S' Holy communion celebration, s a m, Holy communion celebration, II a. m'
 Rev, c. s. Mullikin, rector.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL. Services II a. m. and s ?, m. Sunday school, l2;l5 p. m. Epworth League, 7p. m. Prayer meeting, Tursday SD, m, An are cordially invited.
 J. W. Glenk, Pastor,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-22
Pack Traiu Always Leads

Ice cool sleins at the Seattle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-16

States. The best stock Obtalnable WAS
imported and planted in chosen sec
tions of the southeastern states. Ev-
cry scientific method of propag CATION
and growth was tried. but the expert
mcnt proved failure The climate
was unsuitable. Now the department
has conceived the bold idea OF grow
ing the bulbs from seed and expert
ments along this line have been uN-
eNpcctetlly successful.
The main advantages of the new
method of propagation will be the
elimination Of disease and the tiXation
of three or four We'll marked varieties
We need early. midseason and late va
rieties, the first of which will naturally
cost more and the last least.
one of the most beautiful of all white
lilies is the Liliun SigenteuH, Or giant
lily of India. but only those who are
especially favored may enjoy this
Easter emblem. 1t is seldom grown in
America except by scientific hort;-
culturists. 1t often attains a height
Of ten to eleven feet. and its large,
odorous flowers remain i'll good con
dition for nearly three weeks.
The Lilium longhorum is tail, late
northern variety that sometimes re-
quires thirty weeks for the develop
ment Of the flower. Its southern form
IS called by the botanist and the Japa-
nese grower Lilium longitlorum var.
eximium and by the Rermudan Lilium
harrisii The intermediate form, Lili-
um longiforum var. giganteum, though
requiring about eighteen weeks to
force, is most promising variety for
the plant breeder. 1t is taller than
eximium, With larger flowers. The
bulb stores better than those of the
other types and commands the highest
price of all because it is said to be a
difficult subject to propagate by vega
tative methods. = Country Life In
America
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-16
Antiuuity of the Spring Festival.

From earliest times mankind has cell
ebrated Il joyous festival at this season
of the year. Pagan nations made mer-
ry at the return of the sun to the north
land When the sleeping earth awakened
after the death of winter and all ma
ture had Il new birth. The rude Saxon
tribes read meanings in the blossominS
flowers and the fresh beginnings of
natural life. In the south the Romans
made feasts. the Persians regarded the
occasion with gifts of eggs, typifyins
a resurrection Of the body, and. taking
all the festivals and their meaning, the
thoughtful mind can readily trace
them. leading to the great Christian
festival teaching of the eternal life of
the soul aild the resurrection Of man
from the dead
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-04-16
Russian Easter Eggs.

On Easter morning in Russia every
one in the royal household distributes
eggs. Those given the high officials
are often very valuable, made of gold
and set With precious stones, and very
often worth thousands Of dollars. In
all the Greek and Roman Catholic coun-
tries the reigning sovereign is on Eas-
ter presented after high mass with a
large basketful of beautiful decorated
eggs, natural or artificial, which he
distributes to the immediate members
Of the royal household.