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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06

CHAMPION EAR WHITE CORN.
around" in his cornfields selecting seed
ears and in the winter sort and study
them by the hour, he had no thought
Of what has occurred in corn breeding
as a direct result of his hobby. That
good old Hoosier farmer did not know
that he was doing more for the future
than for his own time. Boone County
White and Riley's Favorite, two of u
standard varieties, wv their origin
and improvement to his faithful work.
Moreover, his results were the source
of no small part of the interest in corn
improvement which has been multiply
ing throughout the country for two
decades.
What Mr.. Riley accomplished in In
diana was quite paralleled in Ohio by
the Leamings and in Illinois by James
L. Reid. AS a result we have the popu-
lar standard variety known as Lean
ing and the nor cosmopolitan Reid's
Yellow Dent, each of which is extern
sively grown in the Mississippi valley.
For exhibition purposes the latter is
without a peer in the races OF varieties
of corn.
And still only a beginning has been
made. Ears that are practically per-
feet, according to present standards,
are being produced, but perfection has
not been attained. The most impor-
tant work remains to be done. 1t does
not consist in producing $3.50 ears nor
in emphasizing the so called artistic
values of perfect scoring types. Its
prime object is to secure a maximum
yield Of merchantable corn from every
acre planted.
Never was such keen interest shown
in any crop as is exhibited today in
corn. 1t was reflected in magnificent
fashion at the corn show in Chicago a
short time ago. Fourteen states con-
tributed exhibits. According to their
representation, their rank was as fol-
lows: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana. Wiscon-
sin, Ohio. Nebraska, South Dakota,
Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Minneso-
ia, Oklahoma Texas and Kentucky.
Reid's Yellow Dent was represented by
100 ten-ear entries, Leaning by 40.
Boone County White by 40 and Silver
mine by 50. In the boys class 200
entries were exhibited, in the ladies'
class $50, in the girls $50. in the freak
class $50. Altogether $4,000 in cash
prizes was awarded.
1t is highly profitable to show corn
for prizes. One man from Indiana
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
YOUNG M KILLED.
Dismissed suitor Held on Charge Of
Murder.

Pierre, S. D., Dec. A CHASTITY
murder was committed in a little
prairie house about twenty miles
south of Fort Pierre, the victim being
Miss Lilly Kelly, a homesteader who
came from Mankato, MINI. A young
man of that vicinity, A. F. Owen, has
been arrested for the crime and is be-
ing held for a hearing.
Owen, who had been a sutton for
the young woman, who did not fancy
him, is said to have threatened her
life. He was arrested by Sheriff
Huston in a cornfield and was placed
in iail at Fort Pierre.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Four Drowned While Fishing.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. "A telephone
message to the Savannah Press from
Mount Pleasant, Ca, says that George
Mooney and A. J.. Elliott of Atlanta
and John Horn and w. F. Hunt of
Savannah, all railroad men, were
drowned in Altameha river at Mount
Pleasant by the capsizing of their
boat while on q fishing trip.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
A Cover Crop.

A cover crop will catch in the fall
the nitrates and other valuable plant
food which would otherwise be lost
in the drainage system and hold it over
until the following spring for the use
of the trees. 1t also catches the nj
trates in the spring, which are apt to
leach out, and takes up the excess wa
ter and thereby puts the ground IN con-
dition sooner for cultivation.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Vessel Escapes From Reef.

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 4.-The steam
boat Defender, which struck a reef of
rocks while crossing Lake Occur
d'Alene, has reached Mica bay with
all passengers on board. The steamer
grounded on a reef and lay there all
night, whistles of distress being un-
answered, as no boats dared put out
In the dense fog.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Farm ana
Garden
THE GOLDEN CORN.
Magnificent Display and Big Prizes at

Magnificent Display and Big Prize. a.
Corn Exposition.
Two hundred and fifty dollars for an
ear Of corn is n of the interesting
results of the corn improvement cam
paign which has been in progress for
the past fifteen years in this country.
That amount was paid at auction for
an Indiana ear of white corr sold at
the recent National Corn exposition in
Chicago. This grand champion white
ear contained 1000 kernels, with an as
signed value Of 20 cents each. Sixty
ears Of its kind represent a bushel.
Such fabulous prices for corn are not
an object of the work which corr
breeders have been and are doing.
They are simply encouraging incidents.
When the late James Riley, ridiculed
by his neighbors, used to monkey
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Colonel WhippIe Promoted.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The president
has sent to the senate the nomination
of Colonel Charles H. Whipple, as
sistant paymaster general, to be pay
master general of the army, to sue.
coed General Sniffen, who retires Jan.
L.. The president also sent to the
senate over 900 recess nominations.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Four Children Burned to Death,

Three Rivers, Que, Dec. 4.-The
residence of Mrs. Dupont caught fire
while her husband was attending a
meeting Of the school commissioners
and four of her six children were
burned to death.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Bryan Meets Many Senators.

Washington, Dec. 4.-William Jen-
nings Pryan spent an hour or more in
the marble room of the senate, the
time being principally devoted to an
exchange of courtesies with senators.
Most of the Democratic members of
the senate called during the time to
pay their respects, as did also a num-
Der of Republicans, including Senator
Burkett of Mr.. Bryan's own state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Paper wrapper For Apples.

The use of the paper wrapper for
apples preserves the brightness Of the
fruit, prevents bruising from contact
in the package and, with some varie-
ties, appears to assist in keeping the
fruit in prime condition a little longer.
Imprinted newspaper makes a salts
factory wrapper. 1t is adapted to the
storage of high priced fancy fruit.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Carrots For Horses.

Carrots are considered of high value
for all classes of stock, but especially
of. great value for feeding horses. The
leaves of carrots appear to be of high
or feeding value than the leaves Of
mangels or rutabagas.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Kills Two; Gets Twenty Years.

New York, Dec. 4.-Frank H. War
ner, formerly a merchant, who shot
and killed Esther c. Norling, whom
he had previously employed as a
stenographer, and then killed John G.
Wilson, was sentenced to states
prison for a term of not less than
twenty years by Judge Foster in the
court Of general sessions.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
An Interesting Animal.

Higgins - My wet" was greatly
pleased with that horse you sold me.
Wiggins-What pleased him about the
animal? Higgins-Why. he discovered
twelve new diseases he never suspect
ed before.-Illustrated Bits.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
.rhe Easy Part.

He-This shopping business is an aw-
full nuisance! She-Why. Henry. you
have no reason to complain. I've done
all the shopping. All you do is to car
~ the parcels!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06
Utilize Lime Rubbish.

Old mortar and lime rubbish should
be saved when pulling down or alter
Ing buildings. Its value in KEEPING
bench soil sweet and open is not SUN.
eiently appreciated. Gardening.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-06

He is wise to no purpose who is moi
wise to himself.-Latin Proverb.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Mads for Fat Men.

One of tho narrow arches in the |gallery of the chapel at Columbia uni |yersity is not exactly symmetrical, al Though the defect is not noticeable to |the casual observer, says the New York Globe. The reason for the wid- |ening of the arch after it's original con |struction had rise in somewhat Humorous occurrence. One or the |early visitors was remarkably rat man, who found himself wedged into |the arch when he tried to squeeze Through and was extricated with dlffi' |culty. The builders, recognizing the Possibility of other fat people being llumbered among the future visitors, Needed to widen the arch, sacrificing
 mmetry and harmony to practical |heed, as tho pier was so constructed las to bear no loss of width on one or Hts sides.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
GuatamaIa DanqerouS.

Mexico City, June.-COnditions on tLc Guatemaan frontier were accur- ately depicted by one who has just arrived from that section, and who is in Mexico as an agent of the various Central American republics. This agent declared that the people on both sides of the line are greatly excited, and that only word from President Diaz would be necessary to cause an army of 10000 to attempt to march on the Guatemalan capital. He said that hundreds of GuatemalanS were daily crossing the line and coming into Mexican territory. These people, he ayers, relate pitiful and horrible stories of oppression, such that if one per cent of them were true would cause the days of the inquiSitiOn to appear tame by comparison. AS to the Guate' malan forces now on the border, he declared that not more than 2,00O, the normal number, were visible, but that within a days march of the frontier $500 troops were distributed Trahc on the border Is at StandStlll, and business conditions are chaotic. The Mexican forces are being daily aug mented. Work is being rushed on the Pan American Railway. and the road Is now operating trains to HulXtla, 75 miles from the border.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
ECZEMA COVERED BABY.
Worst Case Doctors Ever Saw-Suf. fered Untold Misery-Perfect Cure by Cuticura Remedies.

My son, who is now twenty-two bears of age, when four months old began 10 have eczema on his face, |spreading quite rapidly until he was nearly covered. The eczema was some lining terrible, and the doctors said it 'was the worst case they ever saw. At times his whole body and face were lowered, all but his feet I used many Kinds of patent medicines, to no avail. "A friend leased me to try Cuticura. |At last decided to try Cuticura when )my boy was three years and four months old, having had eczema all that time and suffering untold misery. l
 began to use all three of the Cuticura
 Remedies. He was better in two months; in six months he was we'll. Mrs. R. L. Risley, Piermont, N. H., |Oct. 24, 1905."
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Memento for President Diaz.

With Q simple but impressive cere- bmony President Diaz was presented Iwith the military painting portraying khe action of his command in the bat tle of Puebla against the French forces in the war of the invasion. The painting, which was the work of the artist Francisco de P. Mendoza, a professor in the national school of fine Rrts and of the military college, was )executed at the request of the gov kernors O 12 Mexican states, and was |presented as n personal gift to tae chief magistrate. The painting repre-
 Hnt Gen. Diaz in action in the glo-
 lou jattle which won fame for the Mex 1n forces, and at the moment when the forces under the direct command of Gen. Diaz saved the day rMexican Herald.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
AT OLD EDITOR
Found $2OOO Worth of Food.

The editor of a paper out in Okla, |said: Yes, it is true when l got hold |of GrapeNuts food, it was worth Imore than Q $2000 doctor bill to me, tor it made me a well man. l have gained 25 pounds in weight, my Strength has returned tenfold, my Drain power has been given back to |me, and that is an absolute essential, Tor am an editor and have been for l S5 years.
 My pen shall always be ready to IEpeal1 good word for this powerful
 utritive food I had of course often
 ead the advertisements regarding
 6rape-Nuts, but never thought to ap-
 ply the food to my own use, until, m
 my extremity and sickness the thought
 came to me that it might fit my case.
 The statements in regard to the food are absolutely correct, as have proven
 m my own ease. One very fortunate ,hing about the food is that while It IS
 'ue most scientifically made and hlgh- KY hourishing, concentrated food nave IEYer known, 1t has so delicious taste
 miat it wins and holds friends. iheres Reason" Read The Road
 W Well7illo." in pkgs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Land Fraud Cases.

Tulsa, I. T., June.-TIe United States government filed three suits against fifteen prominent citizens of Tulsa. alleeng fraud in connection with the purchanse of town lots according to the Creek agreement of 1901. The government alleges that dummies were used by the defendants to obtain large holdings of town property, con- trayy to the spirit of the agreement The suit involves the title to the prop erty in the business distAct to the value of Sl,OO0,000. Ex-Mayor John Mitchell is one of the defendants. Slmi' lar suits are to be brought at Musko- gee and Wagoner. Some of the most prominent men in the territory are involved.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
RAISING FUNDS
TO Overthrow Japanese Ministry and
 Annul Exclusion Act.

Washington, June.-Thousands of
 dollars are being raised by the .Japan.
 ese of the Pacific coast to carry out
 the compact they have entered into
 With the Progressive party of Japan | TOT the overthrow of the Saionii min.
 lstfy' and ultimately of the exclusion clause in the American immigration olIl' and the guarantee of the natural | lzatlon rights of the Japanese sub. | ]ectS residing in this country. These | additional facts in the international plot were youched for in semi-official circles Monday. The enormous fund
 which is being collected will be used
 to arouse a feeling in the Japanese empire antagOnistic to the American government.
 Notwithstanding the sweeping denial of the existence of the alliance be- tween the Japanese of the Pacific coast and the antl-administration par ty in Japan given out by Mir. Takaha
 shi of Seattle. The text of certain re- ports which he forwarded to YamaOka in Seattle and to the Japanese Society of Seattle are known. In one of the reports which it was authOrltatively stated was actually received by Va 'maCka at meeting of Japanese in Seattle on the evening of May 6, he quotes Ambassador Aokis statements in regard to the relations between the United States and Japan growing out of the recent disturbances in San Francisco and the adoption by the Congress of the United States of the immigration law excluding coolie la Dor from continental European states. News was brought from Japan by the steamer Bellerphon at Victoria that when Admiral YamomOto, now travelling with Prince Fushimi, re- turns to Japan an effort VII be made to defeat new ministry headed by Admiral Yamomoto, former minister of the navy. The politicians arrang. ing the coup hope to encompass the defeat of the present government at the next session of the diet
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Defense Surprised.

San Francisco, June.-An important ruling by Judge Dunne in favor or the defense early Monday afternoon brought to a sudden and premature close the case of the prosecution against Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz for extortion. The defense, taken by sur prise. was not ready to begin the in troduction of evidence, so MT. Camp bell. after 15 minutes conference with his associates and their client, made the opening address to the Jury Tn behalf of the mayor and adjournment was ordered. Abraham Ruef, indicted jointly with Mayor Schmintz, will not be called by the state to testify against the city's chinef executive.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
DAT SET ONLY ONE LIMIT.
Would Quit When He Was Done With
 All Things Earthly.

A rich man out in the suburbs who owns a large place has among the many people employed to keep it in
 shane an Irishman of whom he is par ticularly fond on account of his un-
 conscious wit, says Harper's Weekly. This Irishman is something of hard ldrinlter, and, as his income is limited, }be is more particular as regards the ouantity than the quality of his |ljouids. The other day the employer, who had been awaiting a good oppor- |mnity, remarked in a kind tone, as inc closing sentence of a friendly lec- lure:
 Now, Pat, how long do you think you can keep on drinking this cheap |vhiskey?'
 To which Pat instantly replied "All my life, if it doesn't kill me"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
May Be Alive.

Washington, June.-The State De partment has failed to receive any confirmation of reported assassination os President Cabrera of Guatemala. Senor Toledo Herrerra, the Guatemat an minister, also is without any ad vices on the subject The fact that neither the minister nor the State De nartment has had any confirmation of this story inc!ines them to discredit it
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Wonderful Engineering Work.

The admirable accuracy of the work of civil engineers of the best class Is shown in the wonderfully slight devil ation of the great Simplon tunnel from the calculations of the men who planned it and executed the work. The tunnel is 12l2 miles long. It proved 31 inches longer than it was expected to be. When the two head ings came together in the depths of the mountain their levels were less than 3h inches apart.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Mexican Province Advancinu.

Yucatan, 50 years ago one of the poorest of the Mexican states, has become one of the richest Merida, the capital, has well paved streets, we'll lighted and we'll cared for by a corps of white wings" Well-built homes, some of them actual palaces, and all clean and newly painted, line the streets far into the country. A well-built system of mule cars extends all over the city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Renort Reinu CIosed q.

Jackson, Miss, June.-The Supreme Court of Mississippi will order an investigation to determine the source of information on which were based reports of Monday that decision had been reached in the case of Mrs. An gie BirdSOns.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

)fuse My limbs, feet and ankles bloat. ea dreadfully, and sometimes my whole body. My heart palpitated and T had smothering spells. A week s treatment with Doan's Kidney Pills belped me and few boxes cured me. AT 68 1 am strong and well"
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Fostel Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
HOw'S This?

we offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly hon. orabie in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDING. KINSAN MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists Toledo o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials sent free. Price 75 ceuts per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Good for the Blues.

Is your appetite on a vacation, your energy absent, and everything else out of "Whack?" If so you had better take something and take it now. Sim mons Sarsaparlla is the King of Ton ics. It will make you eat all you want to pay for Try it and hear yourself laugh again.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
No Need of Scratchinu.

Other afflictions may be more pain ful but none more annoying than many forms of itching trouble. The quickest and most reliable remedy for itching diseases of any character is Hunts Cure. One application relieves one box guaranteed to cure.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

l was running down with kidney trou-
 ble without know ing what it was, and finally got so bad I was given up. The urinary pas Sages were painful, sometimes scanty and U1in worry nrn.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Whole Outfit in Harmony.

You've seen that new dress of mine said Miss Dowdey, now that l want to get a hat to match what would you suggest?"
 Why not get a slouch?" remarked Miss Knox.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

FITS, St. Nitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free S200 trial bottle and treatise Dr. R. H. Kline, Id. 93l Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
1t Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for hot, sweating, calous, and swollen. aching feet Sold by all Druggists. Price 25e. Don't accept any substitute Trial package FREE. Address Allen $. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
A Cood Charoer,

Client-Didn't you make mistake In going into law instead of the army? Lawyer-Why?
 Client-By the way you charge, there would be little left of the enemy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
Rev. Andrew Murray Honored.

At it's graduation ceremony in March the University of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, conferred the degree of IL. D. upon Rev. Andrew Murray.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

He that has the energy and will to uproot a fault has also the energy, and ought to will to plant virtue in It's place.-Lacon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

broad-c,inded man never loses any sleep because another man opln' ions fail to agree with his own.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

Glass mirrors were known in A. D 23. but the art of making them was lost and not recovered until 1900 ln Venice.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

Many a girls idea of doing good In the world is to marry man to reform him.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

Most men like to be iollied and are willing to pay for it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13
sa BUT PERFECTLY WELL.
r,c Happy Experience of New Cas-
 tie, Pa, Woman.

1,re John Mansell, GIL So. Jefferson ct New Castlo, Pa, says: Tor years
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup. For children teething sofens the gums reduces in. 1smmstion, sllays pain cures wind colic 25c bottle
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-13

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 TMoRNroM MINOR ST AnSA, eTY Mo s.xa