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Mathematics et Oxford.

There Is an interesting story which
shows the disposition Of Oxford to-
ward mathematics. A venerable don
who had bought half a dozen books at
3s, Cd. each requested the bookseller
to give him piece Ct paper for the
purpose Of arriving at the amount. He
then wrote down Ss. Cd. six times, one
under the other, and was slowly add
Ing them up when the shopman ven.
tured to point out the shorter method
of multiplying one IS, Cd. by G. Dear
mew exclaimed the don. "Really, that
Is most ingenious, most ingenious. -
London Globe.
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A PEDDLER'S JOKE.
II Had q Sharp Turn That Took Al
the Fun Out OF II.

| the Fun Out OF II.
| One dny peddler OF tinware stopped
At a country house IN New England
and, leaving his horse and wagon al
tho gate, went 10 the door. where q
big woman with rather pleasant
face met him. He told her what ne
bad for sale and succeeded In dispos.
lng Of half q dozen articles 10 her.
Then she said that she had not money
enough to buy more.
"Wcll. ma'am." said the peddlcr, all
take rags II you have any"
II have none TO SELL" answered tho
woman.
The poddler saw ut least dozen
children, all small. about the house
and the yard. and be suddenly thought
Of Joke that he might play on the
woman.
'You seem TO have plenty OF chill
dren." he said. maybe you might sell
mo ono Of them and take the pay In
tinwnrc."
"What win you givcT' said the wo.
man.
'Tll give s10.' said the man, "all In
tho best tinware."
"Well, SIR" said the woman, "it's a
bargain; take your pick OF the lot"
Tho pcddler was surprised that his
Joke was working 10 well. but BIO kept
n very serious face. and. selecting
very bright looking little fellow Of
six years. he took him up and put him
on the seat of the wagon and then
gave the woman $40 worth of such
articles Az she wanted,
Never doubling that the mother
would repent Of her bargain and give
him. to redeem the boy. $40 In money
the minute she saw him starting OF,
he climbed up on the seat. touched up
his horse and drove on. He drove
very slowly, however. for he expected
every second to hear the woman call
him back. for how could he think for
a moment that mother would sell
her child for lot OF tinware1
But she did not call him back,
much to his amazement, while. as for
the boy, he was in high glee, for he
was going to have drive. Presently
the peddler. fearing that the joke had
been turned on him, drove back to the
gate. Lifting the disappointed little
fellow down from the wagon. he went
with him TO the door, where he found
that the woman had just finished ar.
ranging ber new tins nicely on her
shelves.
u think the boy will not do, after
ALL" said the peddler, "and you had
better take him back and let me have
my tins"
mo, sirr' cried the woman. "A bar
gains bargain. and you must stick
to itg
why. ma'am." said the man, "sure.
ly you wouldn't sell your little son for
a lot Of tinwareg'
"oh," answered the woman, II have
no children, mister. The boys and girls
you see here are pauper children, and
as you seem. 10 be a good sort of man
I'll sell you as many Of 'em as you
want for $40 apiece"
The peddler stared at her for a min
ute In speechless amazement. atNd then. |
turning suddenly toward his wagon.
he drove away as fast as his horse |
could take him.
But he left bis tins behind him.
Pittsburg Press,
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Antieipatina him.

Night after night the exceedingly
quiet and backward youth had called
on a neighboring farmers daughter,
Sitting perfectly mute beside her while
she did all the entertaining, This
night however, the youth, wishing for
a glass Of water, suddenly surprised
her by hurting out, Say. Sal, Will
your
Don't exert yourself, Reuben" she
interrupted, u understand. Yes. Have
you brought the rlng" Bohemian
Magazine,
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A coli outrao..

The Earl of Wemyss was on a Fife
golf course on one occasion accompa-
MED by an old caddle, His lordship got
his ball on one occasion so near the
hole that to play 1t was, as 1t appeared
to him, superfiuous. So he simply tip
ped 1t In with the toe Of his boot.
The caddie revolted instanter, threw
down the clubs and looked horri6ed.
When he found words to speak It was
to say, Hang 1t, me lord, gowf'a
gowf!"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01

Small Nellie read aloud from her
Sunday school lesson as follows; "And
the king Of Nlneveh covered himself
with sackcloth and sat In ashes"
This was a puzzlcr, and finally she
said, Mamma, what kind of ashes Is
satin ashes?" Chicago News,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01

Nothing Is easier than fault finding.
No talent, no self denial no brains, no
character is required to set up In the
grumbling business, but those who are
moved by genuine desire to do good
have little time for murmuring or com.
plant,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
The Best Man.

"Why Is IT." asked the dear girl,
"that the bridegroom's attendant Is
called the best manY"
II suppose It's because he is the best
Off" growled the fussy old bachelor
Kansas City Newsbook,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01

When you need cough cure you need
one that will cure your cough. Kempt
'eolsam, the best cough cure, viii do it
vi druggists sell it for 2S cents.
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Kemp's Balsam is, a safe cough cure
for it contains nothing that can harm
you, 1t is the best cough cure. but
rosts no more than any other kind. All
druggists sell it
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-01
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
Astoria Natl Bank

AT Astoria, In the State Of Oregon, al
the close Of business, July Is, 1903:
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
First National Bank

Of Astoria, at Astoria, in the State
Of Oregon, at the close of business,
July Is, 1908:
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RESOURCES.

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. -. $40o, ,577. lS
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured ............ Z,o4o.o4
cuiation ............. 100000
Premiums on U. S, Bonds 100000
Bonds. securities, etc...... 55,43000
Due from National Banks
(not reserve agents.. =. 7l,l46.56
Due from State Banks and
Bankers ............... Zl,UIl13
Due from approved reserve
agents ............... lIS,loSou
Checks and other cash
items ...........,.,.. l,4//ZI
Banks ............... s,26sOo
Nickels and cents. ,... o7l.S5
Lawful money reserve in
bank, viz:
Specie ........S .Sl9U,9UU,U0
Legal-tender notes $1,000 1o0,S7000
Redemption fund with U.
circulation ....,..... 2,3sOOOI
Total ............. SoSS,046.03
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. Sl00,O0000
Surplus fund ............. 25,00000l
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid. 2O795,H
National Bank notes out
standing ...........,. 470OOOO
Individual deposits subject
to check .... ,$634,723,72
Demand certificates Of de-
posit ...."..$ .$l5o,726&
Certified checks, $4,000 79s,2505o
lotal ,.........,...''.'9 9Soo,o7o'o0
State Of Oregon. County Of Clat-
sop, S.:
/, S. S. Gordon Cashier of the
bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief
S. S, GORDON,
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day Of July, 1908.
v. BOELLING,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
G. C. FLAVEL,
w. F. McGREGOR,
]. WESLEY LADD,
Directors,
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LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, .....$ 100000
Surplus fund ........... 100000
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid. -. H,50S.H
standing ............. 100000
Individual deposits subject
to check i. .$322 ,066.62
Demand certificates Of de-
posit ...... A6t945.46
Time certificates of de-
post ...... .$257,270.33
Certified checks. l4l75
U. S. deposits. 100000 676,424l6
Otat commandments Yo0o,JoS'Vo
State OF Oregon, County Of Clat-
sop, S.:
/, ]. z. Higgins, Cashier Of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best OF my knowledge and belief.
J. E. HIGGINS,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 10th day OF July, 1908.
E. z. FERGUSON,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
GEORGE W. WARREN,
GEO. H. GEORGE,
A. SCEER.,L-t
Directors.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-04-30
The Life and Speeches of Thos. E. Watson

contains biographical sketch written by him
self, and careful selection of addresses made
by him during the last thirty years.
These speeches cover a great variety of
subjects. They begin with a eulogy which Mr..
Watson delivered in the Georgia Legislature
on Alex H. Stephens. They contain some of
his Commencement speeches. They also con-
tain his Labor Day speech, and many of his
political and economic addresses the result of
years of the closest research and study. These
speeches cover the Child Labor question, Ma
tional Finance, discussion of the Tariff Sys-
tenn, of the National Banking System, the
Government Ownership of Railroads, the cor
rupt legislation put upon the country by the
two old parties, a thorough exposition of the
principles of Jeffersonian Democracy and
thorough treatment of the evils of class 1egis-
lation which now Cypress the people.
This book is illustrated, is printed in good
type, and is bound in cloth Price, prepaid
so.
We will send this book free of charge to
any one who subscribes to the Jeffersonian
Magazine for five years at S.. 90. The book
will also be sent as premium to any one
who will raise club of five subscribers to the
Jeffersonian Magazine at the regular price of
81. so each. It will be mailed as a premium
to any one who sends us six subscribers to
the Weekly Jeffersonian at the regular price
Of 81 90 each.
Address, THE JEFFERSONIAN,.
Thomson, Ga.
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once. 1t affects only widows who were mar
ried prior to June 81, 1890.
Only Two Battleships.
Washington, April 21.-The senate commit
tee on naval affairs yesterday put the battle
ship issue squarely up to the President.
Senator Hale chairman Of the committee,
brought the naval appropriation bill into the
senate from the committee, with a favorable
report, and the item in the bill as it came
from the House, authorizing two battle ships,
was not changed That an effort will be made
to change it on the floor of the Senate is
probable.
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Gray to Aid Johnson.

the Iroquois Club-the original Cleveland
Club-with big banquet on May g Accord
ing to plans announced today, besides Cover
nor Johnson as guest Of honor and principal
speaker there will be in attendance and speak
ing Judge George Gray, of Delaware, who has
himself been indorsed for the nomination by
the Delaware Democratic State Convention;
Eeutenant-G Governor Lewis S. CHAMBER Of New
York; Malcolm Rice Patterson, former con-
gresham from Tennessee, and local speakers.
II have received the invitation of the Iro-
quois Club for Governor Johnson and have
given the assurance that he will attend-if [
have to go and get him myself" said F. B.
Lynch, chairman of the Johnson headquarters
in the Grand Pacific Hotel
William Jennings Bryan was invited to the
feast, but has not accepted, and, with john
SON as sole occupant of the centre of the stage
the-club officials expect the banquet to devel-
op into rousing demonstration for the Min
nesota executive. Democrats from all parts
Of the state are expected to gather at the dim
ner
Getting After Anarchists.
Chicago, April 21-One hundred and fifty
four men have been deprived Of their rights
of citizenship by the courts as result of
the war upon anarchists.
Judge Pinckney revoked the naturalization
papers of fifty-fve men who are susp': ed Of
having anarchistc affiliations, and last week
Judge Ball revoked the papers Of nlnety-nlne
persons who had failed to take oath that
they were not connected with any society seek
ing the overthrow of the government.
Still After the Railroads.
Washington April 22-The administration
has not ended its war upon railroad corpora
lions guilty Of violation Of the Sherman anti
trust law. The latest company which a has
been decided to place upon the rack is the
New York, New Haven and Hartford With
the approval of the President, AttrneyGen-
era Bonaparte is preparing to institute suit
against this railroad for the purpose Of secur-
ing it's separation from the 1900 miles of
trolley line which it owns.
The suit may not be the only one which
will be filed against this road. For almost a
year the Department Of Justice, through Dis
trict Attorney French, stationed al BOSTON,
has been making an exhaustive investigation
of the relations of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford with the Boston and Maine Rail
road, with various trolley systems and with a
dozen steamship lines
Say Roosevelt Gould Have Third Term.
New York, April 21.-That President
Roosevelt could have a third term in the
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was generally expressed this afternoon by
representative newspaper owners and publish
ers, gathered from all over the country to at
tend the annual meeting of the Associated
Press, held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Many of the editors were strongly in favor
of a third term, while few opposed it, but
the greater number-even his political oppon
ents-agreed that if the President should ex
press his willingness to accept he would sweep
the country.
Taft and Bryan
New York, April 2O.-Colonel Henry Wat
terson, with whom Mr.. Bryan had breakfast
today, said there was nothing in their CONVEX
sation that he cared to make public. Per
sonally, [ have no doubt that Mr.. Bryan will
be nominated at Denver,' said he, and L
think that we have good chance to elect him.
The movement in the interest of Governor
Johnson comes too late, and from the wrong
quarter. If the interests that are urg
ing his nomination had backed me up when
[ advocated his candidacy ten months ago, he
might have had a chance for the nomination. -
Colonel Watterson, discussing the Republic
an situation, said that Taft would be nomi-
mated.
Upholds Initiative and Referendum.
Guthrie, Okla, April 20.-The state supreme
court today held that the initiative and refer
endum provisions Of the Oklahoma constitu-
ton were not in violation of the constitution
Of the United States
Nebraska Loses
Washington, April 21.-The supreme court
yesterday dismissed the application made by
the state of Nebraska for writ of mandamus,
to compel the federal court in that state to
relinquish jurisdiction over a suit brought by
the encouragement of Nebraska to enioin
from refusing to put into effect the 2-cent
passenger rate fixed by the state legislature
The circuit court assumed jurisdiction over
the case on the ground that it was a contro-
versy between citizens of different states and
further that it was a suit against state pro-
hibited by the constitution, because the state
of Nebraska was not the real party plaintiff,
Notwithstanding it was brought by the attor-
ney general.
In dismissing the petition Chief Justice Full
Ter delivered the opinion of the court, after
reviewing at length the various decisions bear
ing on the question at issue
Increases Widows Pensions.
Washington, April 21-President Roosevelt
has signed the widows pension BILL which
adds approximately $13000,O0O to the pension
lie Tbo coft
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r. F. D.
Automatic
Gate

81. 100. We pay express to first in county.
r. F. D. Gate recommended by Assistant Post
master General for use on rural routes. In
use in 35 states, Canada, Porto Rico, etc. Took
first premium at Illinois State Fair and other
fairs
Opened from buggy. You make it. Send 81. 90
for set of Hanged hinge castings, full and
complete directions, and license. We pay ex-
press
Farmers, doctors and rural route agents
keep out of the mud; stay in your buggy and
pull rope to open your gate You haven't
time to climb in and out of your buggy or
wagon to open close that old gate,-life
is too short.
THORPE GATE CO., WAPELLA, ILLS.
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Roosevelt Gould Have Third Term.

New York, April 21.-That President
Roosevelt could have third term in the
White House if he signifed his desire for it
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-30

I t
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office BY Ella T. Mich, contestant
1901. for South .one-half Of Northwest quarter
lsknwal and Lots Thrse and Four q. and D
Section One li) Township One Hundred Fifty
N5O) Range Eighty four 80 by Torbjorn Hell.
gren. contestee, IN which il is alleged that said
changed his residence therefrom and ever sincs
residence thereon; that said tract remains In
its native state wholly, abandoned and unim-
military or naval service for the United States
said parties are hereby notified to appear. re
spond and offer evidence touching said aliega-
tion at 10 o oclock q. M on Dec. 3rd. 1908, before
the Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Minot, N. D..
The said contestant having, in proper affida-
Wit filed October 9TH, 1903, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
Of this notice can not be made, il Is hereby
by due and proper publication.
L. ID. McGahan,
NJ. j. Barrett, .f Register.
MinOt, N. d. Robert German,
Attorney for Contestant. Receiver.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LOCAL NEWS
Observation-Disclosures

Wanted-clean cotton rags at
the Leader Press room.
Eberly for county superinten-
dent is the man to vote for.
Receipt books for sale at the
Leader office. l5c apiece or two
for 25c.
Ludwig Reimche was a business
visitor at the court house from
Harvey Tuesday.
The commercial club at Martin
is working for rural route out of
Martin which is now certainty.
Attorney R. L. Fraser was in
Washburn Wednesday on legal
business and returned to Garrison
Thursday morning.
A reliable medicine for Group
and one that should always be
kept at hand for immediate use is
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
A great many are surprised at
the progress being made in the
new office building. 1t will be a
beautiful building and one to be
proud of.
Yesterday morning the ground
was covered with snow but it did
not last long after the sun came
out. There is still hopes Of an
Indian summer.
Don't be afraid to give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to your chill
dren. It's perfectly safe.
Word reached town yesterday of
the illness of Miss Agnes Lamb.
She is suffering from an attack of
typhoid fever at her home at Ann
Arbor, Michigan.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-30

Joe Martell Of Max was il
Washburn Monday on bushes.
| at the court house. B
James Smith left Thursday fol
Wisconsin. Mr.. Smith has been
the section boss here for some
time.
Kenneth Funk is reported
Improving under the care Of Miss
Morris of Bismarck who is train.
ed nurse.
j. E. Nelson, candidate fol
states attorney, and Attorney G.
T. Gibson spent the week in the
northern part Of the county max
ing political speeches.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Klein and
daughter Clara went to Fargo
Friday where Clara will again re-
ceive medical treatment. A
growth has started behind the eye
and it was thought best toThave it
attended to at once.
A number from here went to
Underwood last Friday evening to
attend a dance given in the Ladd
hall. A new floor had been put in
and other Improvements made in
the hail. The Lochner orchestra
from Mandan furnished the music
and every one enjoyed a good time.
Guard the health Of your family
by keeping at hand a bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t has no equal for coughs, colds
The citizens of Dogden are COM
planning because they had not had
a political speech during the entire
campaign but console themselves
by saying that perhaps tits thought
the town is made up Of intelligent
and honorable enough men to vote
for the right without 2ssaay po-
htical tutoring.
Frank Thompson, candidate for
representative of the 35th district,
and Adolph Wacker, candidate for
register of Deeds returned We'd
nesday from the eastern part Of
the county where they were de-
livering campaign speeches. They
were accompanied on their trips
by Hon. Geo. Gerlich of St. Paul
who made political speeches in
the german language. The boys
say good republican vote will be
cast next Tuesday.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-30

For Sale Old papers can be
had at this office for small sum
G. G. Waterstreet, the popular
hotel man Of Garrison, was in our
city Tuesday
G. w. Bishop Of McC Clusky was
a business visitor in our city the
first Of the week.
Oliver Thompson made our city
a pleasant call on Monday, and
returned to Mercer the following
morning.
| The successful medicines are
those that aid nature. Chamber
.lain's Cough Remedy acts on this
plan.
r. G.. Glarum of Underwood
came down Monday evening and
secured a druggist permit. All
the drug stores have them now in
Underwood.
Loanson Improved City Property
Monthly payment privilege. See
G., O, Raugust, Local Secretary
Northwestern Mutual Savings &
Loan Association.
Congressman MARSHALL passed
through Washburn Wednesday
morning on his way to Minot
where he will make a three day
automobile trip in the interests Of
his campaign.
Last Saturday afternoon the
Kings Daughters were entertain.
ed at the home Of Mrs. Aug. p.
johnson. The musical program
was reported as being exceptional
ly good. The next meeting will
be held week from Saturday at
the home of Mrs. F. g. Callahan.
s25, 900 to loan on land in Nc
Lean county. Your own terms.
Where improvements are very
good, as low as 9 per cent. No de-
lay. II you wish loan call at once.
FRANKIE. Funk, lst National Bank,
Washburn, N. D.
Senator Fl. G. Hansbrough and
Attorney p. FL. Wright spoke at
the Opera house Friday afternoon
The eighth grade and high school
children went in body to hear
the speech. Both speeches we're
made in the interests of the re-
publican ticket. The speakers
left on the afternoon train for
Wilton where they spoke in the
evening.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-30
Ilotice to Creditors.
in the matter of the estate of
e Enln danonrnd

in The matter OF The estate Of
f. G. Falch, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Thorstein Hyland, administrator of the estate
Of + F.. c: FaIs late o Gi the town Of yernon
nesota. deceased. to the creditors of, and
all persons having claims against said deceased
to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers.
within months after the first publication of
this notice, to said administrator at his office
in the city Of Washburn, in said Mel Lean county
Dated October 26th. A. ID. 1908.
Thorstein Hyland. administrator.
First publication on the Both day OF October.
A. D. 1905
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-30
To whom It May Concern.

All parties knowing themselves
to be indebted to The Peterson
Machine company, for notes and
accounts contracted at Washburn,
during the season of 1907 and
previously, are hereby notified to
cali at the FIRST National Bank,
Washbnrn or at the Peterson
Machine Companies office in
Underwood, and settle at once
their indeptedness in cash or it's
equivalent on or before the 10th,
day Of November.
Foreclosure proceedings and
action for judgment for deficiency
will be instructed, without further
notice, against all, regardless of
whom they may be, that fail to-
to sit up and take notice, to this
our last request, we mean to clean
mp all notes and accounts of this
nature regardless of expense.
The Peterson Machine Company
]. s. Clapper)
7. H. Roney)
P. H. Knoll) (Trustees)
------- .
FOR RENT a few houses.
Enquire Frank E. Funk, LIST Natl
Bank.