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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-04
LAND FBNCBRS Weep.
Get n Little Heavier Dose la
MinnesOta Than in
Nebraska.

court at St. Paul one day this
week, recounts an Omaha paper,
in connection with land frauds,
that will be of interest in Nebraska
at this time, when the Richards
and Comstock cases are fresh in
mind. Both of the offenders, who
were convicted at St. Paul, had
been held in high respect in the
section where the resided.
The men up for sentence before
Judge Amidon at st. Paul were
Royal B. Stearns and William. I.
Hornshell, who had been found
guilty by jury of conspiring to
defraud the government by secur-
ing possession of homestead lands
in South Dakota through misrep-
resentation.
Numerous witnesses testified to
signing applications in St. Paul
which they never saw again. They
were told, they said, that they
were to get 500 for signing the
papers, and that their expenses
for two trips to South Dakota
would be betrayed.
When asked if he had anything
to say why sentence should not be
passed, Stearns said:
What | have to say, yosr hon
or, can be said in very few words.
It is this: Soon after / was ar
rested in this matter / came to St.
Paul and with two of my friends
went to see the district attorney.
At no time would l have not been
willing to plead guilty to have
fenced these lands for pasture. l
never tried to get the lands for
any other purpose. Sixty other
men who have been doing the same
thing that | have been doing have
come before the district attorneys
office and have been allowed to 60
free.
Especial Agent Moore has made
reports to the land commissioners
that he knew to be false, and the
government officials all through
South Dakota have been hood
winking the government in matters
of this sort.
I'm South Dakota county judges,
county attorneys and clerks of the
county courts have been years
signing papers they have known
to have been false and worthless,
and this sort of thing has been 60
ing on for years. / myself once
had the honor to be elected county
Judge"
Here Stearns broke down and
wept bitterly, being unable to go
on with the remarks.
With an effort he managed to
get control of his feelings and con-
tinued his remarks.
Yet never, while | was i n the
position, did l ever sign a false pa
per for any of the many people
who came daily to my Office in
order to induce me to do so. Down
there, your honor, it has been gen.
orally believed for years that there
was no harm in doing these things.
Everybody did them and nobody
thought any anything about it"
Stearns finished and stood be-
fore the Judge with bowed head,
tears flowing from his eyes.
Judge Amidon moved some pa
pers On his desk and looked over
at the clock.
"Mr. Stearns, how old are youH'
asked Judge Amidon.
II am So years DID," replied
Stearns.
Have you any children?" said
the court.
II have one daughter % years
old, and a wife," was the reply.
sit is sad duty that falls to nae
to be obliged to sentence you,
began the Judge, but something
must be done by way of an ex.
ample. There is no doubt that
much you say regarding the I'm.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-04

Strayed from my place in Valen-
tine, Nebr., Friday, Dec. 8, 1905,
one bay mare, 10 years old, with a
small bunch on left hind foot, caus-
ed by the calk of a shoe. Any in
formation leading to her recovery
will be literally rewarded.
0. O. NEWMAN,
Valentine, Neb.
Stattor navs Oh cants for hides.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-04

Stetter pays 81 cents for hides.
asa
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
Many Washburu People 10 to See
Faith Healer.
Wonderful Cures are Report
ed by Those Who Have
Seen Him.

The Northern Pacific railway
mas been doing a rushing bust
ness the past week and yester-
day morning the train from here
was packed with people who
were going to Superior to con-
suit DIR. Sherman, the great
faith healer. DR.. Sherman has
been making some wonder full
cures during the past few weeks
by certain power which he
seems to possess and many of
those who have gone from here
afflicted with disease have re-
turned wholly cured. Those
who have visited him are very
enthusiastic in their praise of his
method.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
New Students Enrolled

The number Of students en-
rolled in the College of Agri.
culture at the University of Wis
consin is larger than ever. The
registration in the four year
course has just closed with an
enrolment of 1876.
The short course in Agricul-
ture does not begin until Deem
Der 1st, but the advanced regis
ter shows that there are 255
young men who have already
applied for admission, Those
from this county who are plan
ming to take the short course are
Oscar Palm, Washburn
Henry Moergeli Z"
Brynjolf Hirsch I"
The short course is designed
to meet the needs of the busy
young farmer who can bespared
from the farm only for few
weeks during the winter months
but who, nevertheless, feels the
need of practical instruction on
every day farm subjects. Every
young man over sixteen years
of age. interested in farming,
should take this course. For
application blanks and full par
ticulars write to D. FL. Otis,
Madison, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
D. N. Maxcy Disposes of a LARGE
Tract.
Land in the Vicinity of Ori-
enta Purchased by Super
and Dakota Parties

The season for the sale of land
seems to be just opening, and
promises to be one of the best in
the history of Bayfield, county
real estate. Lands in particu-
lar are being sold at a rapid rate.
Last week nearly six thousand
acres were sold by. S. F. Snive-
ly to a Mr.. Hahn of Monroe
county this state, who intends to
bring large mum Der of settlers
into the county next spring.
This week D. M, Maycy who is
perhaps one of the largest land
owners in the northwest dispos-
ed Of large tract of land loca-
ted in the town of Orienta. The
purchasers of this tract which
comprises about three thousand
acres are III. A. Johnson of Su-
periOr and b. A. Lee of North
Dakota. The new owners will
undou btedly put the lands on
the market and will place settlers
on it as soon as the season opens
in the spring, Mr.. Maxcy owns
thousands of acres in this coun.
ty and has been making smaller
sales all season, although he has
made no effort to dispose of his
holdings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
To the Editor

10 Tue EQltOr:-
What are the voters going to
do about electing a sheriff for
this county? A. B, Severson
has been nominated, he received
the nomination in a fair and
square fight. He did not buy
any votes, because he is a poor
man, he did not promise anyone
a jobeas turnkey or as Deputy
sheriff. He appealed to the
voters and there were enough of
them who were acquainted with
him and liked him to give him
the nomination. Mr.. SeversCn
has lived at Mason for nearly
fifteen years and during all that
time he has been respected
citizen of that town, having held
many offices of trust and honor.
During ali that time be support
ed the principles of the republi-
can party, always one of the
first to offer his support to the
regular nominees of the party,
always willing to spend his time
and money to help his friends.
At the primary election held in
September he got nearly all the
votes in the town of Mason where
he YVES best acquainted. He has
held the office of Under sheriff
under Sheriff Conlin and he has
been good official. No one has
anything to say even though they
wanted to. He has lived in this
city during the past two years
and he got more votes than any
other candidates in the field.
In view of the facts above, I
believe Mr.. Severson is entitled
to the support of every good re-
publican in the county. [ do
not believe in this argument of
II am holier than thou" I be-
Iieve the citizens of the county
will elect him by ap overwhelm
ing majority.
A GOOD REPUBLICAN.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
Friday Night Shows
Beginning Novem Der 9th.


The Savoy shows will be at
the opera house every Friday for
the remainder of the season.
These performances are given by
the Savoy Theater Circuit who
are running houses showing
their particular class of enter
tainment in Chicago, Duluth and
Superior. The entertainment
consists Of the latest and best
illustrated songs the most up-to-
date life motion pictures, views
of other places and parts OF the
world with an interesting ex-
PLANTATION and a. concert, by the
Savoyophone.
The Savoyophone is a sound
reproducing machine that has a
volume sixteen times greater
than that of any sound repro
ducing machine made. During
the evening vaudeville pieces.
band pieces: songs, solos on
many instruments. ETC.. will be
rendered and will surely prove
decided treat to lovers of music.
The admission price is to be
ten cents and this entities one to
any seat in the house.
The performance is contina-
Gus, that is, the performance is
started at eight o'clock sharp
and after this one which runs
for about an hour and quarter,
1.-THE performance is repeated to
give those who are not able to
come early a chance to see the
entire entertainment. Those
arriving late for the first part Of
the performance are entitled to
remain until they have seen it
all.
There will be an entire change
of program each week and moth
ing will be repeated.
The management also states
that they especially desire the
patronage of the ladies and
children and clean, highly in
teresting, educating and refined
entertainment is assured,
On Friday evening directly af-
ter the Savoy shows dance will
be given in the Opera House.
Tickets will be 25c per couple
and all are invited. Good mu-
sic is assured as it will be fur
nished by the Savoyophone with
such bands as that of Sousa,
Rosey. U. S. Marine band etc.,
furnishing the records.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

The lecture 1.-The Philosophy of
the Beautiful, which was given at
the Congregational church last Mon
day evening by J. Lorenzo Zwickey,
was one of the best that has ever
been delivered in this city. The
large audience, was throughly inter
ested, and the speaker received
closest attention throughout. This
is the first number in the entertain
ment course to be given by the
Ladies Aid Society during the win
ter aud if the others are as interest
ing as the first number, we besp3ak
for the people several rare treats.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
To Vote on. the Question
Voters Must Say Whether City
Shall Build and Operate
Lighting Plant.

Next Tuesday is election day
and among other things to be
voted upon by the people OF this
city will be the question as to
whether or not the city shall
build and operate lighting
plant on Sioux River.
At a meeting of the city coun-
Gil held on the 18th day of Sep
TENDER it was decided by a
unanimous vote to buy a dam
site and the fowage rights along
fourteen forties on Sioux River
frow w. A. Loveland. The
council did not wish to go any
farther in the matter without the
vote Of the people and it is now
up to them to decide.
Before buying the site and
fowage rights the council had a
civil engineer here from Minnea-
polls who made report on the
power that could be develoded
from the stream and it was
found, according to the report of
the engineer, that with a forty
foot dam across the stream 1875
horse power could be furnished
continuously or 800 horse power
could be developed for IL hours
a day. At the usual selling
price for power which is 1Oc per
K. W. hour, according to the
engineer it would bring the city
$13 per hour for twenty-four
hours providing the entire
amount could be sold.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
Grassland Ready For Tour
Car Will Travel Through Several
of the Old Settled
States,

Secretary /Fairall of the North
Wisconsin I Farmers association
reached Superior yesterday from the
car ''Grassland'' for few days
business at home. He left the now
famous "exhibit on wheels" at Gran
don in Forest county. 1t is now
ready to start on the long tour
through the older states.
Now completely stocked the car
will go to the Wisconsin Central
carshons at Fond du Lac for few
days to undergo slight repairs and
then will tour in southern Wisconsin
where land is over 800 per acre and
where the farmers may be interest,"
ed IN the opportunities open in the
"Grassland's" territory. North Wis
consln. Later on it will travel into
Illinois. Indiana and Ohio.
TEN MILLION ACRES OF LAND.
"Two years ago the News Tribune
quoted me" said Mr.. Fairall yester-
day in favor of widening the origin
al territory of the Farmers associa-
ton. The four lake shore counties
were enthusiastic but we had to have
all north Wisconsin with US to get
results. Since last March the two
tiers OF countries south of US have
come in and now we have territory
more than hundred miles square.
comprising over ten million acres of
good farming land yet unoccupied
and with ar active people to back up
this big immigration movement
The wisdom of the move | think has
already been proven and before the
car as been on the road will be self.
evident"
The many people travelling who
have seen "Grassland" the past
three weeks, and have noticed it's
provements rs it has gone from
county to county to get exhibits.
have brought word to Superior of
the beauty OF the car and the un-
usual richness of its display.
A COMPLETE EXHIBIT.
1 am but voicing the general YER
dict said Secretary Fairal when
L say that as new equipped Grass
land is the most beautiful and most
com olete exhibition of the kird that
has ever been gotten together, In
fact in the way Of novelties in the
presen tation of the products of the
association territory, or any other
section, nothing has ever equaled it,
and all we have is fair and honest
exposition of what we raise in North
Wisconsin,. +"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
Election Notice.
BAYFIELD, County.

bayfield, County. &c
City of Washburn. ! "
Notice is hereby given that the
question of building Light Works
by the City Of Washburn will be
submitted to the electors of the city
of Washburn on the 9th day of No
vember. \. D. 1906.
The polls of said election for the
several wards will be held at the
regularly established polling places
aud will open and close at the same
hours on said day as the polls of the
General Election held on said day
will open and close.
Dated at Washburn, Wis, this 18th
day of September, A. D. 1906.
R. A. Herring, City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
Voters Of Bayfield, County

[ wish to- announce that I am an
Independent candidate for the Office
of sheriff at the election to be held
November 9Th and [ desire your
support. [ have been a resident of
Bayfield, county for the past twenty
years and if elected to the office [
will endeavor to see that it is run in
a businesslike manner and given the
atten ton that it requires
Yours very truly,
WILLIAM Fl. SMITH.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

This is the season of decay and
weakened vitality. Nature is be-
ing shorn of it's beauty and bloom.
If you would retain yours, fortify
your system with HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. 81 cents, Tea or
tablets. Fox B, os. Pharmacy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
President P}oclalms 21ov. 20
rs Day of Thanksgiving
THE PROCLAMATION

The time of the year has come when in &C
cordance with the wise custom of our forefath-
ers it becomes my duty to set aside a special
day of Thanksgiving and praise to the Almighty
because of the blessings we have received and
to pray that these blessings may be continued.
Yet another year of widespread we'll being
has passed.
Never before in our history or in the his
tory of any other nation has a people enjoyed
more Astounding material prosperity than is ours
Material we'll being, indispensable though
it is, can never be anything but the foundation
of true national greatness ADD happiness.
Accordingly hereby set apart Thursday,
the twenty ninth day of November next, as
day of Thanksgiving and supplication on which
the people shall meet in their homes or their
churches, devoutly acknowledge all that has
been given them and to pray that they may in
addition receive the power to use these gifts
Alright.
(SeaD THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

IF an article is initiated. the origi
nal is always best. Think it over,
and when you 60 to buy that box of
salve to keep around the house get
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It is
the original and the name is stamped
on every box. Good for eczema.
letter, boils, cuts and bruises, and
especially recommended for piles.
Sold by NJ. NJ. Sweet.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

True and tried friends of the
family-Dewitt's Little Early Ris-
ers. Best for results and best to
take. Rosy cheeks and sparkling
eyes follow the use of these depend
able little pills. They do not grippe
or sicken. Sold by M. M. Sweet.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

The steamer Aurania loaded grain
at the elevate Tuesday.
A fine display of cloaks at the
Leader Friday. Do not fail to see
them.
E. E. Kenfeld has been confined
to his home by illness a few days
the past week.
Laura Fitch, County Supt. Schools
Charlton, Iowa-Everyone was de-
lighted with Mr.. zwickey. He not
only entertains but presents philoso-
phicaE truths in such charming
way that they sink deep into the
minds of his hearers. [ most heart
ily recommend him. At the Con-
gregational church, Oct. 20 tn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
EStray Notice

There has strayed INTO my en-
closure one black and white COW and
one red heifer. Owner can have
same by proving property and pay
ing charges. PETER MoLNAA, 31-3.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

Total. :. $9282 SO
There are two items of spe cial
charges against the town of Bay
field and the town of Iron River
which amount to $4,000
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

$3.50 buys five room house with
two lots, well located Inquire OF
Loyeland company.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

Farm loans. Apply to L. N. Clau
sen. Sec.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
Great Reduction.

The apportionment of taxes to
the several counties of the state
has been made and Bayfield,
County will pay S7,433. Sc less
than last year. This is not in
the nature of state tax but the
items are certified as follows:
Common School income
tax one half RENTED $3992. O5
Care of Insane etc. 49,. $780, so
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01
Dave OoVeo

We are now nicely located in
our new Jewelry store in the
Simonson building next to
Paulson'S, and are again ready
to do business. If you want
anything in our line, it will
pay you to call.
'N. T. Nelson
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-01

We will buv hides at &c a pound.
John A. Anderson.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-08
NEW FIELD
Gold Placers B4tWeen Cook
 Inlet and Mckinley

New gold discoveries have been made all through the Yentns district tbis fall by the men who were drawn in by the reports which reached Seward late last summer. A new area has been dis covered on Lake creek, lying directly south of Mount Mckinley, aud this has been staked for 36 miles along the creek. It has been worked very little because the discoveries were not made until on the eve of the treezeup but some rich pans were made.
 The latest report was brought down last month by James T, Cuulife, who went into the district in September with his partner, Austin Skogsbers, snd Dan Rice, all former employees ot the Alaska Central.
 Mir. Cunlifte predicts great stam- pede to the Mount Mckinley region next spring. When asked if it were true that the men who worked their claims took out from slO to s2O a day be said:
 "Some of them did better than that CoIey and Miller banned s27 day for several weeks from the taillngs of a grizzley after other men."-Seward Gateway.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-08

Captain Eliot Noble Is a very happy man. He is no longer in the army, having been volunteer and mustered out after the close of the war. He IS prosperous in business, has married and Is happy In his marriage. His wife. who was a widow, has Inherited a dwelling from her first husband, and In this the family, consisting of bus band and wife and a babe that has recently come to them, live.
 One evening Noble and his wife were sitting before a bright fire of logs, The husband occupied an easy chair, and the wife sat on one of the arms, His arm was around her waist; her arm rested on his shoulder.
 Without a man had stolen up to the window and was looking in at this picture of connubial happiness. Fortu' nately for the locker on the shade had not been drawn down its full length. Noble was sitting with his back to the w.ldow, and the man outside could only see that he was man. But pres en.ly Noble arose and turned his back to the fire, showing his full face. Al the moment his wife threw her arms about his neck, kissed him and went out of the room.
 When the man outside saw Noble's face he caught at the window sill When he saw the wife throw her arms about her husbands neck, he staggered back and put his hands before his eyes Then he turned and walked away.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-08
NOtIo to Public

The municip,l taxes for l9O5, due 10 the town of SkagWay, Alaska, Will become delinquent February 2s, lsO66, at the hour of D. m. on said day. u not paid on or before that date, pen alty of 20 per cent will be added 10 the amount due and interest 9. the rate oi . s per cent per snnum will be charged on the whole amount due for taxes and penalty from that date.
 Dated at Sksgwsy, Alaska, February S 1906. d. Fl. Draper, Municipal Treasurer, Town of SSsg'
 way, Alaska,
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-08

When Captain Noble and Lieutena Il Preston were found on the battlefe d each was identified and their nam' put down on the lists being made u3 of the casualties. Preston's name was entered as dead When, early the next day, trench was dug near him and he was about to be thrown into 1t, slight movement in his throat was noticed.
 He had the night before been saved from dying on the field by the whisky and the overcoat of his comrade. This he knew, and for months while finger ing In hospital he was constantly vow tng that if he recovered he would find bis preserYer and do what he might te show his sense of the obligation.
 At last he was discharged from the hospital, but was surprised to lear. that he was considered dead. Rather than go home be concluded to remain for awhile among the dead. Might i; not change his relations with his wife
 One night, hungry for a bit of hI. man sympathy, he went home. Tber he saw thet his wife's former lover an, present husband was the man to whoi he owed his life. He has never sin been heard of. MORRIS WINNIE