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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14
FRIDAY FEBRUARY IA, 1908.

This is a strange world, especi-
ally the political end of it. Fol-
years the. newspapers have been
railing at the trusts, but not until
Senator Hansbrough, about a year
ago, got after the harvester mono
poly vas anything done in North
Dakota against this combination.
It was the privilege of the Grand
Forks Herald man or the Bismarck
Tribune man or anyone else to have
called the attention of the govern
ment to the injurious workings of
the harvester trust, but it seems
that neither Winship OF. Jewell
had time to thus protect the pub
lie interest. What was Little, Nc
Kennels candidate for the Senate,
doing all of this time? He was a
member of the Legislature for many
years. He could have passed a
resolution, as was done in Texas,
instructing the attorney general to
take proceedings against the trust,
but he did not do so. And now
that Senator Hansbrough is push
ing the prosecution of the trust
Winship's paper, the Herald, and
Titles paper, the Bismarck Trib-
une, are both defending the trust
and trying to ridicule the Senator.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14
When the bankers of the COIL

When the bankers of the coun-
try needed the assistance of the
newspaper men a few weeks ago
to allay the public unrest, the
newspapers responded and stood as
the bankers best friends. From
time immemorial bankers have
patronized the big printing estab-
lishments for the largest part of
their work and have only given
their home newspapers a small
share of their printing. "Turn
about is fair play" reads an old
saw, and the bankers might now
remember their obligation to the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

Editor Boise Of the Sherbrooke
Tribune is evidently working for
Marshall in the hope of being ap-
pointed Indian agent. This he
failed to get from Hansbrough and
we fear he is again destined to fail
for the simple reason that Mar
shall will not be elected to the
senate.-Sharon Reporter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14
Notice Of Farmers Meeting.

Of the American Society of
equity to be held at Washburn,
Feb. 81, 1908, at l O'Clock p. m.
1t is very important that you make
sure to attend this meeting. A
good live speaker will be on hand
to explain the present condition of
the society. He will tell you why
it was found necessary to elect a
new set of officers at National
Headquarters; how the society can
benefit the farmer and friends of
the farmer.
John Nelson, Sec.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

j. b. Davis Of Goodrich was in
town last week, and we understand
that he is a candidate for the
nomination Of the republican tic
ket as senator of his district at the
coming primaries. Mr.. Davies
has grown up in Dakota and spent
the last fifteen years in Mclean.
He is well educated, capable and
bears an irreproachable character
It would be difficult to find a man
better qualified to represent that
district in the senate.-Turtle Lake
Wave.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

Some of the Marshall shouters
have apparently exhausted their
vocal ammunition, and seem ready
to next try what Lord Salisbury
always called Shirt Sleeve Diplo-
macy When they get to the
point, there may be a few Of us
who will refuse to duck.-Forman
News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14
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According to the Ryder News

According to the Ryder News,
Mclean county will have another
paper: lotto Lomen returned
Friday from Minot and other
points. He has decided to again
enter the newspaper business, and
will start a paper at the new town
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Russo, on the 500. Otto has had
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

Senator Hansbrough is after the
international Harvester trust.
We hope he gets them. They
have been pretty frisky with Us
farmers and a few words of advice
might do them good.-Towner
Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

Senator Hansbrough is making
a determined fight to secure the
criminal prosecution of the har-
vester trust and seems likely to re-
ceive the cordial cooperation Of
the attorney general.-Lakota OBJ
server
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

During the time Senator Hans
brough has been in the senate he
has succeeded in bringing over
100000 Of government money to
Bismarck for the fort and Indian
schools. That's gratitude Dick
inson Post.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

Many of the state papers COM
mented upon the political an
nouncements in the Bismarck
Tribune last week and all counted
them. wonder why? The Lead
er has it's first announcement in
this week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

A thorough canvas Of the state
shows that Senator Hansbrough is
more than two to one in the lead
in the senatorial race. The sena-
tors reelection can be put down
is a foregone conclusion.-Crosby
Review.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

The democratic state convention
will be held at Grand Forks, Mar.
Is. Mclean county is entitled to
8 delegates.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

If you don't think the paper is
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misery Of being afflicted with our
publication. The new ruling in
postal matters will ~necessitate cut
ting you off anyway ana we would
like the pleasure Of financial chat
with you before we do. You bet
ter came in and see us.-Ex.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

The Leader received a 10 page
roast the other day from an adver-
tiser for mailing too large a bill.
The result is not yet.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

It is predicted by j. j. Hill,
chairman Of the board Of the Great
Northern railroad, that there will
he a decrease in railroad earnings
this summer over last year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

An elevator man says there is
only Is per cent Of the wheat crop
of 1907 in the hands of the eleva-
tors and farmers ofNorth Dakota.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

newspapers and give them more
liberal patronage in the future
st. Thomas Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14
Methodist Church Notes.

The New England supper that
was to be the 10Th has been post
poned.
The Ladies Aid will meet with
Mrs. DR.. Douglass, Wednesday,
the 10Th at 2 O'Clock. All ladies
are cordially invited to come.
Sermons subjects for Sunday,
the 18th, l1:45 "A. NJ, "A Definite
Christian Aim" 8 p. NJ, "A.
Challenge to Reason" Sunday
School at ~, Epworth League at
2 P. M, ii. j. Weise. leader.
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-14

STEAMSHIP TICKETS. Lowest rates
6 different companies. D.. p. FUNK
lst Nat. Bank. Washburn. N. D.
Evening journal., 1908-03-13
DELAWARE CITYS
ROLL OF HONOR

The honor roll for Delaware City pubic
school for the month ending March 8. is
as follows:
Tenth Grade-Leslie Beck. James Car
penter, Mary Money, Smith Gooden,
Frank Holiday.
Ninth Grade-Bessie Burton, Mabel
Hope, Emma Swan, Sumpter Edmunds.
Mae Hendrickson, John Cook.
Eighth Grade-Emma Mulligan. Ralph
Mulligan, Bessie O'Neill, Greta Holiday
Rebecca Cook, William Weaver. Con-
stance Edmunds
Seventh Grade-Ruth Clark. Sylvia
safranek, Harris samonisky. Eleanor
Hance, Hazel Bittle. Katherine Cook.
Anna Downs
Sixth Grade-Mildred safranek, Edna
Riley, Mildred Davidson.
Fifth Grade-Howard Holiday, David
Money, Raymond Aker.
Fourth Grade-Miriam Householder,
James schaefer, William Pennington,
Samuel Weaver.
Third Grade-Zitta Cook, Alice Boyer.
Alma Grimes, George Holiday. Frank
Mem, Albert Hemphir, Carlisle spicer.
Second Grade-John Netsch, Ethel Ed
munds, Henry Cannon, Walter Cannon,
Lillian Gardiner, Ethel Deputy.
First Grade-George Clark. Harry
Gardiner, Margie Pordham, Jules Ed
munds, Rodney schunder.
Primary-Elmer Alfree, Christie coaIe,
John Durham, Albert McAdanus.
Evening journal., 1908-03-13
Friday, March rs, 1908.
An insurance SUGGESTION.

TT r1E excellent report Of Dr. George W. NiSi
shau State insurance commissioner, points
a. - s,,1ortatt work that this part OF the Soldle
characterization does DR.. Marshall mas peiioii1'-
III he duties carefully and conseienhousy. s lls
has erasped the possibilities oi tnis olies .s,ast
knows that its proper management - u 60
,.orn ~ the business interests OF the olals'
H. arorai renort of the commissioner shows
+he lsrge business that is done by the insurance
eon,nsnies in Delaware According to the repor.t
there are more than 10000 lie insurance . -. w
ces in force which is remarkable showins, % -
sidering the population OF the stare - fthe
shows that the State reaps neat proht iroih 'le
S.e later have found their business profitable
!, delaware. as their losses are only about ons-
fourth of the amount received in premiums.
Dr Marshall makes one important reconllneh
dation It is that the Constitution DC Sileneeua
so that the insurance commissioner shal DC dl-
no;r+ed for term of twelve years by the COVER
nor. ..;a.~a..
t;or because of DR. Marshalps intimate associa-
non with political matters and because oi ms eN-
nerieuce in the office of insurance commissioner
r. VIE should always secure a commissioner as
AN, caoabie of performing his duties as Dr.
MaYshalf has shown himself to be, there would
he no objection to the present system OF elecuon'
Rrt II Is evident that the department OF insur-
auce as it concerns strictly business nattTts' psi
should be wholly divorced from ponues' 49,. rn0
cornrniss;oner should not be subjected to polti-
cai D~essrre of anv sort in the performance OF his
duties. The trouble over Insurance Commis-
sioner Kelsey in New York is result OF the init
mate connection of the insurance companies
Of that State with politics and with
the Office of insurance superintendent Gov
ernor Hughes, with all his force OF character ana
inauence has not been able to remove the super
intendent. whom he believes 10 be incompetent
Natural enough when the insurance companies
believe that the office of an insurance commits
sioner is made subservent TO political considera-
ton they are concerned in seeing who is named
for insurance superintendent. They thus NIX up
IN politics with an often unhappy result.
Probably no man in the State is more compS
tent to speak on this question than DR.. Marshall,
and his suggestion is surely worthy OF serious
cnns5eration and discussion.
Evening journal., 1908-03-13
Editorial Opinion
Hosnitala for paIaware.

Hospitals for Delaware.
Laurel Register.
Judging from the reports appearing
almost daily in the Peninsula press
there is not likely 10 be a lack Of hos
pitals in lower Delaware il all the
projects now being agitated material. f.
ize, If any credence can be placed In
these reports movements have heen
started in four of five towns Of the
two lower counties to establish these
institutions and how they are to he
maintained If established is more than
we can conjecture. The impression
seems 10 prevail that every town re-
quires and can support an institution
OF this sort. A hospital TO be success
ful or beneficial to a community must
be modern In all its equipments, have
at its command a stan Of skilled and
competent physicians and surgeons, as
well as corp Of trained nurses
All of these requirements entail con-
siderable expense much more than any
one town OF community can hear with
out outside help. Possibly with a lib
eral State anproDriation one first class
hospital centrally located, and reoeiv-
ing the patronage and contributions Of
entire lower Delaware could be run
successfully, though we have grave
doubts of this, but the idea of the
territory supporting more than one Is
preposterous and If attempted can only
result In failure.
Evening journal., 1908-03-13
npupoNTs. AND POLITICS.

nNE Of our "down-State" exchanges believes
- that when the time comes for the Repub-
lcanS to nominate candidate for governor the
"duPonts" will be inclined to overlook Sussex
county, preferring "a strong corporation man
from upper New Castle county" 1t would not
however, be necessary to look to Wilmington for
a strong corporation man." were one desired.
There are plenty of them in the lower counties
We might remark that the "duPonts" are not so
much concerned in looking after corporation men
as our contemporary seems to think. The next
governor will name the judges of the State, and
it is feared that the duPonts, therefore will de-
sire to see lawyers appointed judges who are not
opposed TO corporations. The large powder COM
pany, however, seldom figures in a State court,
and it makes no difference to the "duPonts" what
judges are on the bench even were the "duPonts"
inclined to take their business into politics. which
they are not. They are not affected one way or
the other and they would take their charces be-
fore any fair-minded court Just as others do if
they were ever in court in a case. But the dock
cts OF the State courts and the Federal courts also
have been remarkably free of any DUPONT litiga-
ton barring the recent large powder suit and
that concerns the Federal and not the State gov
ernment.
And so, too with the General Assembly. No
legislation affecting the duPonts that we can re-
call has been enacted by the General Assembly
They never ask for such legislation
So far as corporations are concerned, it may be
well TO remember that the DUPONT family are the
largest owners of land in this part of the State
Their life is really of the country and not of the
city.
1t is often the custom to associate large busi-
ness enterprises with politics on the assumption
that these business interests are trying to get
something out of politics in the way of egisa-
ton. This is true in many respects, but there
are many exceptions. Certainly no one could ac-
cuse the DUPONT Company of mixing its politics
with its business affairs in Delaware
One of our local contemporaries has been fond
OF ringing the changes on the Associated Pow
der Companies and the deep concern the COM
panies have in political affairs in Delaware
When we remember how large and widespread
ing the interests of the powder companies are
throughout the country it is a trihe humorous to
think Of them as being greatly bothered by our
political life in Delaware
Evening journal., 1908-03-13
DISSOLVE THE OLD,
FORM NEW COMPANY

One Of the most important business
changes that has taken place in this sec
ton for some time was consummated
in Dover on Wednesday when the Manu-
facturers' Contracting Company, a sub
sidiary company Of the =. 1. dupont de
Nemours Powder Company, was dissolved
and the Manufacturers Contracting COM
psny, new concern, was incorporated.
The new company Of the same name.
has no connection with the company that
has been dissolved William II. Fem and
Weller K. Slower, are the incorporators Of
the new organization and the capital stock
fully paid In is 100000.
The old company had offices in the
DUPONT building at Tenth and Market
streets and the same quarters viii be re-
tained by the new company. w. H. Fenn
and w. z. stover were officers In the old
concern. The Manufacturers Contracting
Company is to carry on general line OF
building Of all kinds.
Evening journal., 1908-03-13
Notes and Comments

This Thaw matter is beginning gather unto itself
tnat whch attracts buzzards and It IS regret
table 70 think that such ustrious the pater-
nai ancestor OF this Thaw should behind him nro
eency or this Tx It counterbaances shame with clear.
headed comprehension, and that made the for
tune nov being dissipated The elder Thaw was genial
II is safe to say that our warships have obta,ned
rev OF the goods matter what expert naval critics
say Manila and Santiago gold braid on the Jackets
W one or Two sna degree Of confusion the minds OF
The President is not backing down in the Brownsville
enaH ny any manner Of means. He is merely PLAYING
good or forever keep quiet
The legislature at Albany IS ever ready to buck nro
position enanatng from Governor Hughes Hard lines
Fitting Indeed the tribute to Herr Fritz scbee,
on wednesday The Philadelphia Orchestra members
were heart-atuned In the rendition OF the vorspiel
rol t ss@-el- FaIsial The memorial service was
impressive throughout and altogether fitting to an ar
tstie soul above sordld desire.
Soon-r ne editor Of village weekly and take nav
ln psIduee tnan BE millionaire with the chances they
stand OF gathering unto themselves a tarnished char
aeter Many Of them accept the wager-some 60 tbo
limit e 30 the
WEAKNESS n they jumped the division line and trsdod
Tor awhile each afflicted one would be the happier
II is not II. r." but the people who are buclinr
his sensible ideas that are making existence dnicuIt
one Castro, who holds down a fob IN venezusia h.
an Idea that he has been tagged by kind Providence
Samuel and Pun win outrun him in the game he engI
neered Of his volition.
Evening journal., 1908-03-13
Personal and Pertinent

peasant named Ali. according to good old oriental
chestnut needing badly donkey for urgent work.
decided TO apply his neghbor Mehmed whose donkey
All knew be idle IN the stable that day.
i sorry my dear neighbor" said Mehmed. IN reply
70 Ais request, hut cannot please Ny
The donkey this morning 10 the next village"
Il YOU" insisted Ali, Il shall take the very best
Of hirl my dear neighbor"
'can you not take my word3' demanded Mehmed with
q show u anger. Il tell you the donkey is out"
'but-st this point the donkey began 70 bray loudly
There That ls the donkey braying now"
Well faid the Justly indignant Mehmed, "if you
would rather take my donkeys word than my word
cen be friends no longer, and under circum.
stances can LEND you anything "-Eyerybodys Maga
zine
uptown club noted for the innun erable millions
rerreseuted in Sc membership whose faces
not unfamiliar ir Baii Street met a even
ing
'How youg" edo one How is business going
now3'
reriieo the other who has reputation for dar-
ing ventures. Tan keeping 5pst shout pace ahead
~ the sheriff"
Ano they walked on together isughing.
lhet RAY be merry 5est that's fsr half truth
-yop cant teli roNadaysF ne connent ~ third
member No Was Az enriiipg hstenef.-hew York Globe.
Brother ssld the evangelist 70 . nan Bho had ex-
pressed Wsf tc abandon hs poet anc ecqpf better
way q nS co you think you cep wax in tae Ftfsight
anc narrow Dsih4
6tra.gtt end narr0W1" smiled lie nee convert why
parson, that VII b ciTsh foT rse been light
vope walker fef "a Sssxs.' '-ShillesiDhs L~essg,
Evening journal., 1908-03-13
PLAN PAVING In
TWELFTH WARD
Delegation Appeared Before
Street and Sewer DireC-
tors Yesterday

Citizens OF the Twelfth ward were
given a hearing by tie Street and
Sewer Directors yesterday afternoon
on the contention Of the Twelfth ward
residents for improvements TO streets
in that ward. A list of the streets
desired 10 be improved had been pre-
pared. The directors propose to pave
certain streets in the ward with GER
tain kinds of paving. The citizens
wanted the paving to be cheaper so
that all the streets in the ward could
be improved. This was not considered
practicable by the directors, but it was
agreed to follow out the suggestion to
a certain extent.
The directors admit that the streets
in the section are sorely in need Of i'm
provement and they are desirous Of
doing all they can for the improvement
of the ward.
The following is the list Of streets in
need of paving submitted to the diroc-
tors:
Grant avenue. from Fourth to Sixth
streets; Fifth street. from Union to
Springer; Sixth street, from Union to
Grant avenue; dupont street, from
Lancaster avenue to Sixth street;
Chestnut street. from Franklin to
Clayton; Fourth street. from Union to
3. and o. railroad, with the sugges-
tion that it be extended to the city
line; Second street, from Broome to
Rodney, with the suggestion that it be
extended to Searles street.
It was also decided to urge the
Street and Sewer Department to pave
these streets in addition ITO the others;
Woodlawn avenue, from Third to
Fourth streets: Third street. from
CN,on to Woodlawn avenue; Lincoln
street, from Lancaster avenue to
Fourth street; Scott street. from Lam
caster avenue to Sixth street; Union
street, from Fourth to Sixth street;
Ford street, from Lancaster avenue to
Fourth street.