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The Washburn leader., 1908-08-14
1918,

1918.
Cincinnati and New Orleans are ear
~ in the field with projects for cele
brations in 1915. New Orleans has al
its gates the battle-ground of the IA
nous cotton bale episode, and in and
around that city center the romance
and glory Of the one stunning defeat
given the British by American arms in
the war Of 1912. Peace had been de.
clared when General Andrew Jackson
smashed the hosts of Pakenham on the
plains Of Chalmette, Jan. 6, 1915. but
that day dawned upon famous fight
and closed upon glorious victory.
The day will be celebrated, and New
Orleans is the place for the ceremo-
nies. The year 1915 is also the fiftieth
anniversary of Appomattox and the
end Of the civil war. The people Of
New Orleans and Of the state of Lou
istana would enter heartily into the
spirit of celebrating the civil war
peace in connection with the cotton
bale centenary.
Cincinnati Is thinking solely of the
semicentennial of the complete res
toration Of peace between north and
south, between Union and Confederate,
between-in the parlance of war times
Johnny and Yank." Cincinnati's
claims are good as site appropriate
for peace celebration. It was bor-
der city, an outpost on Mason and Dix
on's line and a city Of refuge and re-
lief for both sides to the great con-
fict which came to end in 1865. Gin
cinnati's history during the war pc.
Rod was one Of dignity throughout.
Situated in a northern state, 1t was
firmly devoted to the northern cause.
Yet It was not bigoted or resentful in
its attitude toward southerners within
its limits who were at heart devoted
to their cause. As site for cele-
bration Of peace between the sections
Cincinnati has a geographical advan-
tage and a wartime record that speak
for themselves.
The Washburn leader., 1908-08-14

According to a Chinese publicist, the
Celestials know nothing Of love mar
riage, and the duties Of matrimony all
come "in the days work. No won
der, then, that Irish Denis Kearney
declared, The heather Chinese must
co. & ss.5.t
The Washburn leader., 1908-08-14
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
Good Four room Dwelling House,
we'll built. Property includes also
q Lots and Barn, this Is a snap for
for someone and will not last long.
Enquire Of
. C. q pano,e+
The Washburn leader., 1908-08-14
Ellen LaFavre,
Petitioner,

In the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth q
HuntZinper Deceased
The Washburn leader., 1908-08-14
Citation and Notice Hearing Proof
OfWill,

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MCLEAN !
The Washburn leader., 1908-08-14

Citation Hear
ing Proof of
Will.
The Washburn leader., 1908-08-14
The WASHBURN LEADER

Entered at the Postoffice at Washburn, N. d
as second-class matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Gan APOLOGY for Graffv

In another remarkable article for the
June American Magazine Lincoln Stef-
fens deals with the threadbare subject
of graft apologetically. Taking the San
Francisco bribery cases as his text, he
shows how the grafters high and low are
the victims of a vicious circle of hold
ups. He says 1--WE Americans have been
out on man hunt" and are trying mob
like to catch. some victim on whom to vent
this hate and this hunt He says he
has bayed this bay and is sick of it, hav-
ing seen that if he followed the human
trail he was on far enough he would have
caught himself. He confesses that he
contributed to the guilt of 1.-The most in
telligent rascal in the United States"
In every case he finds that men would
like to keep straight, but when it is only
a choice of giving up their particular
game of business, or of fighting, they in
stinctively fight The mistake of the
criminal rich is in assuming that the
success of their particular business is
more important than the success of our
great experiment in Democracy" Stef-
fenS concludes that the American political
prayer should be deliver US from tempta-
tion," and that all sincere men are COM
ing to see that governmental pr leges
ARE temptations too great for human ma
ture to resist" They are realizing that
we have to deal with things rather than
with men, and that it is conditions that
makes men bad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
THOUGHT CHILD WOULD DIE.
Whole Body Covered with Cuban
IfnIl-(u1innr. aediaS Cured al

Whole Body Covered with Cuban
Itch-Cuticura Remedies Cured at
Cost of Seventy-Five Cents.
''My little boy, when only an infant
of three months, caught the Cuban
Itch. Sores broke out from his head to
the bottom of his feet He would Itch
and claw himself and cry all the time.
He could not sleep day or night, and
light dress is all he could wear. |
called one of our best doctors to treat
him, but he seemed to get worse. He
suffered SO terribly that my husband
said he believed he would have to die.
l had almost given up hope when Il
lady friend told me to try the Cuticura
Remedies. ] used the Cuticura Soap
and applied the Cuticura Ointment and
he at once fell into sleep, and he slept
with ease for the first time since two
months. After three applications the
sores began to dry up, and in just two
weeks from the day l commenced to use
the Cuticura Remedies my baby was
entirely well. The treatment only cost
me 75c, and l would have gladly paid
500 if l could not have got it cheaper.
l feel safe in saying that the Cuticura
Remedies saved his life He is now a
boy of five years. Mrs. Zana Miller,
Union City, r. f. D. No. 1, Branch Co,
Mich, May II, 1906"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
FULLY NOURISHED.
Grape-Nuts Perfectly Balanced
Food.

FOOd.
No chemists analysis of Grape-Nuts
can begin to show the real value of
the food-the practical value as shown
by personal experience.
1t is a food that is perfectly balanced,
supplies the needed elements of brain
and nerves in all stages of life from the
infant, through the strenuous times
of active middle life, and is comfort
and support in old age.
For two years l have used Grape
Nuts with milk and little cream, for
breakfast. l am comfortably hungry
for my dinner at noon.
Il use little meat, plenty of vege-
tables and fruit, in season, for the noon
meal, and if tired at tea time, take
Grape-Nuts alone and feel perfectly
nourished
Nerve and brain power, and menu
DRY are much improved since using
weigh 155 lbs. Ny son and husband
seeing how l had improved, are now
using Grape-Nuts.
MY son. who is a travelling man,
eats nothing for breakfast but Grape
Nuts and a glass of milk. An aunt,
over 20. seems fully nourished on
Grape-Nuts and cream" There's a
Reason"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full OF
human interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
SPEAKING PLAINLY.
sells ProDlnt ReSDOnse.

The Judges Request and the Coun-
sells Prompt Response.
A young and afterward distinguished
attorney from an up country district or
New York State was arguing his first
appeal in the old general term of the
Supreme Court He had been in many
legal scrimmages in justices courts
at home but had never stood in the
awesome presence Of five sedate and
learned judges Of the Supreme Court
in general term assembled. His en-
barrassment was great. He repeated
himself and misplaced his words so
often that it was quite evident that he
must soon be routed by his own con-
fusion unless something should occur
as he was foundering the deepest in a
chaotic tumble of language and ideas,
the presiding judge interrupted with
the following remark:
"Ir. Smithers, l believe it will be a
great relief to yourself and to the court
if YOU will address US in the same free
and informal way that you doubtless
use in addressing your local justice of
the peace"
well, then" replied Smithers 81
wish that while l am busy alternating
your honor's deuse ignorance of the
law you would keep your COMPOUNDED
mouth shut" The court laughed heart
iIy and waved for him to proceed. He
grew eloquent and won his case in the
midst of hearty applause.-Bohemian
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Indictment of the "Fourth.''

Mrs. Isaac L. Rice, head of the New
York Anti-Noise Society, writes in the
June Century of Our Barbarous
Fourth" and makes her chief attack on
the ground of humanity to the sick. She
tries to show from the testimony of lead
ing foreigners that the national holidays
of Germany, France and Switzerland
with their more rational ceremonies are
more impressive and effective than our
own. She quotes extensively from the
American press opinions in total disap-
proval of the powder and crackers habit
and refers to the long list of fires, deaths
and injuries resulting from our celebra-
ton of Independence Day. Accounts
taken from papers a century ago show
that in those times the day was one of
religious and devout ceremonies, with only
a salute of thirteen guns at sunrise. Mrs.
Rice suggests flag display, music and fire.
works as appropriate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Novel Street Car Warming Signs.

Receiver Whitridge of the Third avenue
surface trolley line in New York has
adopted a novel method for combating the
evil of unpaid fares and knocked-down
fares. On large cards he has posted in
all cars signs headed, Thou Shalt Not
Steal" under which appears the legends
Every passenger who does not pay his
fare steals" and Every conductor who
does not turn in fares steals" On an
other card the passengers are asked to
help keep the cars clean by not splitting
or throwing rubbish on the floor and are
invited to complain of everything wrong.
Speaking of this new policy, Whitridge
says he has estimated that per cent
of the fares due are not paid by the pub
lie or turned in by the conductors. He
says this is due in part to the general
belief that the road was built up on
fraud. He proposes to try to give better
service henceforth, so as to dissipate that
belief and deserve better treatment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
All Three Kinds.

There is a village in New England
which clings fondly to the customs of
the past, and has small regard for in
novations. Not long ago an old resi-
dent died. The lawyer who went up to
settle the family affairs stayed over
night at the little inn.
He was a dyspeptic and ever eau
tious about his food. Therefore he
looked searchingly at the waitress as
she stood at the breakfast table the
next morning to greet him.
''I'm-er-obliged to be very careful
of myself" he said, solemnly. "My
diet is extremely limited. What sort
of breakfast food have you? That is
all l take in the morning except dry
toast"
I'VE have apple, squash and mince,"
said the girl, regarding him in kindly
and sympathetic fashion. You can
take your choice, or have all three, if
Won like"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
HARD LUCK TALES.

Fay Allen, the 9-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Allen of Waterloo,
Iowa, was stunned for several hours by
lightning that struck the Allen home. The
bolt passed along the wall against which
Fay had her bed.
At Hopkinsville, Ky, Rev. J. NJ. Cor
cipe of Christ denomination at Nun
goli, India, was asphyxiated in bath
tub at the residence of Rev. II. D. Smith
whom he was visiting.
High waters in the Mississippi drove
thousands of low land residents from
their homes. At Hannibal. Mo-, citizens
organized an armed guard which patrolled
in boats the flooded district with the
avowed intention of shooting any one
caught footing deserted houses.
At Jackson, Tenn, twelve men were
injured in a rearend collision between
two passenger trains in the Illinois Cen
trail yards.
Arthur Anderson. the 11-year-old son
of August Anderson of Kennedy, Mimi.
was drowned while swimming in a pond
near that place.
As the result of the explosion of an
old four-inch cannon which was being
used to FIRE salute to the passing At
lantic feet, one man was instantly killed.
three women and one boy dangerously and
a dozen more slightly injured at Center
vile Beach, Cal.
Suddenly losing his mind, and with a
mania TO end his own life, Carl Lentz,
for years one of the most prominent farm
ers of Potter county, has been commit
ted to the State hospital for the insane
at Yankton. He had made three attempts
to commit suicide.
Leaving the supper table at his broth
ers house, Alfred Melander, 80 years old.
2JO4 Ninth street south. MINNEAPOLIS.
crawled into the cupola at the rear of
the house and, with a "dolk'' a Swedish
dagger, inflicted two CHASTITY wounds in
his throat, one of which severed the Jug
ular vein. Poor health and lack of work
was the cause of the suicide.
AT Faribault, Mimi, a team of bron-
chos belonging to Clarence E. Carver took
fright while coming down a steep hill
recently and overturned the buggy. Mr..
Carver's father. so years old, was in the
rig with him, and was so seriously injured
that his recovery is doubtful.
William MARBLE, young herder resid-
ing near Buchanan, north of jamestown,
Y. D.. was thrown from his horse while
driving cattle to pasture and was almost
instantly killed. The pony became fright
ened at something in the road and career
ed wildly, throwing the boy to the ground
The horse stumbled and fell with the
rider and rolled upon him, crushing he
life from his body
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
POWERS AND HOWARD FREED.
Two Accused Of Completely in Goebel
Murder Pardoned by Governor.

Two Accused Of Completely in Goebel
Murder Pardoned by Governor.
Caleb Powers AID lin Howard, who
were convicted of completely in the as
sassination Of Senator William Goebel,
have been pardoned by Governor Will
son of Kentucky. Powers was tried
four times, the last trial resulting in 4
disagreement. Howard is alleged 70 be
the man who fired the shot that killed
Goebel. He was under life sentence.
By announcing the pardon of Powers
and Howard, Governor Wilson closed
the last chapter in one of the most
noted criminal cases in the history Of
the State, and in which the people n
all sections of the United States have
formally expressed their interest by
signing petitions for pardon.
In the closing days of January, eight
years ago, while the contest of William
Goebel for the gubernatorial seat occu-
pied by William S. Taylor, was being
heard, Goebel was shot, dying later
from his wounds. The shot was be-
lieved to have come from a nalf open
window Of the Secretary Of States Of
fee, and as Powers was then filling
that position, suspicion was at once di-
rected toward him and his arrest fol-
lowed.
-Four times has Powers been put on
trial for his life ON the charge of COM
plicity in the murder, the first three
trials resulting in conviction. and SEN
tence of death being the penalty in
two trials. On the fourth trial, which
came after the case had been carried
TO the United States court, the jury
disagreed. Thereupon efforts for par
don for Powers, as well as for How
ard, who had been convicted some
years ago on a charge of completely,
We're renewed.
In brief. the reasons assigned by the
governor for granting the pardons are
that the political strife and turmoil ex-
listing in the State since the assassina-
ton of Goebel may cease; that he is
firmly convinced both Powers and How
ard are innocent of the crime charged
against them and that their further
prosecution and Imprisonment would
be great wrong to the peace and we'll
being Of the commonwealth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Late Risers.

A cook who has seen many years of
domestic service recently declared to
her latest mistress that so far as her
experience went she had found minis
tiers to be the latest risers. Next to
them came physicians.
Some ministers don't rise till 10
O'clock she said There's hardly
one of them that you'll find up by s.
Nine or half-past is their average hour.
They don't have an office to go to a
certain time. They have no early ap-
pointments that must be kept. They
have no clerks that they must look
after. Consequently they become the
latest rising class of men on earth.
I've worked in forty-seven places,
of which eleven were with ministers.
They are the best to live with. They
are so considerable and generous, and
have such perfect dispositions. If they
would only get rid of this habit of loaf
ing away the morning in bed they'd be
a class without a fault"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Labor Leaders Held for Contempt.

Treasurer Britain of the Chicago Fed
Grafton of Labor and business agent of
the Carpenters Society, with two other
union leaders, has been ordered to Jail for
contempt of court in having called strikes
in defiance of the injunction issued by
Judge Carpenter. At the same time every
officer and member of the Carpenters and
Joiners' Union and of the Society of Mill
and Factory Workers, with a roll of TO-
900. faces the same fate. Execution of
sentence was deferred for further argu-
ment on the jurisdiction of the court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
His Week OFF.

BILL" said the Billeville postmaster
to citizen who was lounging about,
here's letter from yer aunt, 'nuther
one from yer uncle an | reckon here's
one with the bill fer that lumber you
bought; an now want to AK you-air
you a-lookin' fer any more this week ?
Kaze, eff you air, you won't git EN-
not out o. this Office"
AN why not?"
'Kase | close tonight fer one week.
In plain English, Bill, Pm a-goin'
a-fishin'r '-Atlanta Constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Product of Three Great Minds.

Although it was Abraham Lincoln
in his Gettysburg speech who made
famous the phrase, government of the
people, by the people, for the people,
the father of the sentiment was really
Daniel Webster, who, 30 years pre-
viously, had spoken of the peoples
government made for the people, made
by the people, and answerable to the
people" The next stage in the crys-
Utilization of the phrase was in 1850
when another great American, Theo-
dore Parker, alluded to "a government
of all the people, by all the people, for
all the people" Then in 1863 Lincoln
put the finishing touch and gave
democracy its watChword.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Gathering Material.

"Aw, me good man." affably spoke the
foreign tourist, putting his head out
through the car window as the train stop
ped at a station, may l awsk the name of
this chawming little village?"
"Rubberneckin'? said the rude native
on the station platform.
Thanks" rejoined the foreign tourist
jotting it down in his notebook what
remarkably odd names they have for
towns in this country -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

Pope, who was struggling with his "Es.
say on Man." had just written these
words:
Whatever is is right
Its mighty lucky for me-" he reflected
that the elevated loop isn't built yet"
For well he knew it would be unsafe tC
spring that proposition on the public in
the opening years of the twentieth cen.
tury.-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

a pioneer of Colo
RADIO, now living at
21S East Nebraska
street, Blair, Neb.,
says: 81 had such
pains in my back for
a long time that l
could not turn in bed,
and at times there
was an almost total
stoppage of the urine.
Nv xx-ifa and 7 baro
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
The remarkable Part.

Bggs-I fail to see anything remark
able about that man.
Diggs-That's because you don't
know him. Last winter I had a cold
for nearly two weeks and, although
met him every day during that period,
he never once suggested remedy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Hardly Acquainted.

YES said the would-be artist, proud
ly, Il am welded to my art"
Nov, | am surprised" rejoined
Criticus. Judging from specimens of
your work, l shouldn't have thought
yn1l were even engaged to it"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Might Miss Something.

Edyth-I told him there was no use
wasting his time, as | didn't intend to
marry him and that if he wrote to me
/ would return his letters unopened.
Mayme-Oh, you shouldn't have done
that. He might have inclosed matinee
tickets in some of them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Long to BE Remembered.

Ethel-How did you like the new
minister, Maud?
Maud-He made an indelible impress
sion on me.
Ethel-HOw so?
Maud-He emptied a cup of tea on
to my new white silk dress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

sue of S100,000,O00 bonds, the Union Pa
cifc management has arranged to sell
100000 of the per cent bonds to an
international syndicate of bankers, headed
by Kuhn. Loeb & Co. here and by the
Earrings of London.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
OF Course.

Weeks-I once knew man who
really enjoyed moving.
Seeks-I don't believe it.
Weeks-It's fact. You see, he
lived in a houscboat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Immense Rail Contract

At PittSburg the announcement was
made that the steel trust has about closed
a deal with the Russian government for
100000 tons of steel rails, to be used in
relaying the entire Siberian railroad. 1t
will renlire two Years TO fill the order
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
In n Pinch. Use Aliens Foot-Ense.

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures Corns, Bunons. Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching. Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens FootEa
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted
lie Roy, y. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
A Little Shy.

Typewriter-You told me you were
going to raise my salary last week,
sir.
Mr.. Boss-I know; / did raise it.
But l expect to have a very hard time
to raise it this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
How 1t Was.

links Gin surprise)-Moving again?
Just when you were settled?
Binks-Yes; our Willie whipped the
janitor's boy.-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Uncle Allen.

Lots of politicians" remarked Uncle
Allen Sparks, turn up their noses at the
vice presidency when they lack a million
miles of being in smelling distance of it."
Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Eating Cocoanut-Custard Pie.

Everybody praises Cocoanut- Custard pie
II It's made right. but a soggy pie will spoil
the entire meal. Grocers are now selling
ing just the proper ingredients for two pies.
Get the Custard for Cocoanut- Custard pies
Put up by D-Zerta Co, Rochester, n. Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
GrenI Event.

Joy once more rules the household,
And banishes all grief;
At last that pesky rubber plant
Has started a new leaf
Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Result Of Early Training.

Cobwigger-In what way does New
rich show that he isn't gentleman?
Merritt-By paying cash for every
thing he buyS-Tailor.