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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30
FRIDAY, APRIL 80, 1909.
What Arbor Day Means.

The conviction which Arbor day
carries with it is not merely that
trees should be planted, but that
We should plant trees ourselves,
because our country requires them.
There is urgent need that trees
be planted not only where trees
will grow, but where other crops
will not grow at all or will not
grow proitably.
This young nation has felt so
sure of the boundlessness of that
large part of its own strength
which lies in the forest, that for
several hundred years it went on
rsing it up. Now it is beginning
to see that there will soon be an
end to it unless it is used wisely.
If we had no timber, our condi-
tions would be more dreadful than
is we had no coal. We would
neither be happy nor healthy, and
the great opportunities ahead, fol
the improvement of our minds and
our bodies and our general condi.
ton, would be closed to us.
This does not mean that all on,
country should be covered with
trees. We need trees only in thei1
right place: Before Columbus
landed, this country was probably
half forest instead Of about one
fourth forest, az. now. East Of the
Mississippi River it was all forest
Then the country supported on
II q few hundred thousand Indi'
ans. Now it probably support.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30
Uplift In the Mountains.

It is to be hoped that the movement
recently started to carry civilization"
into the Appalachian mountains will
not result in a large recruitment Of the
unemployed of cities. Millions Of peo-
pie live in the mountain region today
much as their Scotch, Irish and Eng
lish forbears did 200 years ago. OF
course they are sadly behind the times.
They know nothing of autos, bicycles,
Merry Widow or peach basket hats
and would think the telephone an in
vention of Satan. If their lives can
be frightened there, their labor made
more productive there, the whole a
ton will be gamer.
There is a loud cry in all quarters Of
back to the land" The mountaineers
are on the land and rooted to it. The
most natural thing with the uplift mis-
sionaries, who will doubtless be select
ed from urban communities, will be to
point to the superior progress of towns
and unsettle the perhaps too contented
minds Of the mountaineers. 1t would
benefit mountain communities to draw
of. the shiftless element. But these
are the very ones the towns do not
want. The poorest Of the mountain
eers are intelligent, brave and self sup
porting in their native environment.
they are a national going to
waste, sometimes, as things are, yet it
is doubtful If unsettling or transplant
ing them in numbers is the best plan
to stop the waste.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

Revolutionary Russias saw the Con.
FFfEFf1f 1EE WIZ f1H. -.
stitutional Democrats give way to the
Octobrists as the dominant element
in the douma. A similar change seems
to. have befallen Turkey. but not a.
the result Of q popular election OF
pressure from the throne. Twice
within a year the Praetoeian guard
has shown itself master Of the situa.
don, frst bringing the monarch 70
terms and more recently the Young
Turks reform ministry.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

The late General NJ. G. Butler, ex-
United States senator from South Car
DINA, and his former colleague, Gen
eral Wade Hampton, had only two
legs between them, but they managed
to do some lively stamping on the leg
islative stage.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

One hundred and thirty-four years
ago the cmbattled farmers Of Lexing-
ton and Concord fired the shot ''heard
around the world" and Of late the
whole world has been echoing back
that clarion note from all sides.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

Two McClusky papers come to
our exchange table. Not long
ago there was war between the
editors of these papers, but they
have evidently made up, as the
local news in both of last weeks
issues were the same, word for
word.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30
A Vacation.

A Vacation.
Little Willie's mother had been can.
ed away to see a sick relative. Before
going she had a motherly talk with
that hopeful.
.You must be good boy when / am
away"
"Yesem."
"And not be lonely
-"Noem," adding under his breath,
'.and I won't wash my carr for .
whole week"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30
Europe managed to keep the lid on
Servia's lettering throne until Napo-
leon Castro was on shipboard, outward
bound,

To make sure of landing somewhere
on the map Homecoming dictators
should carry an aeroplane in their bag
gage.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

Perhaps it would have been wise for
Uncle Sam to give ''stay over tickets
to q couple Of %battleships while the
feet was in the Mediterranean.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

The bigger navy" and "better army"
advocates have of late furnished some
splendid texts for spellbinders at the
national peace congress-.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

It looks as though the tariff would
surely yield political revenue, and also
protection for the fences Of some folks
in the game.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

Socialist orators enter on 4 long dis
lance stunt when they take to showing
up the causes Of the American rsvolu-
ton.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

Sensational press dispatches Of &C.
we're earthquake shocks with mo cas-
ualties' recall the .big battles" IN
which nobody was hurt Of war days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

One Mexican state now has 1853 holi-
days and will make it the odd number.
by adding Columbus day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

Ddwin Markham versides on sHow
20 Go and Forget" Many would DO
glad to forget and let the ret slids.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

School children have ~pe4itioasd
Roosevelt not to shoot, When, -
jungle folks hear of that they'll prsb-
ably "come down" and Is GOOD.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

Those Young Turks seem Is think
that Z new constitution demands Tia
Infection Of q little shotgun policy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30
MINNESOTA
STATE S~CHOOLLANDS

The STATE OF MINNESOTA
will offer 100000 acres Of rich,
agricultural land for sale, dur
ing the months Of NAY, june
and JULY.
Terms: 1915 Cash, Bal
ance 40 years at AZ interest.
For ConpLHTE I~N1o1NATIoN WRIED
THE n
4 IDENTIFICATION
DEPARTMENT. M
STATE CAPITOL ST.. PAUL, MINI.
Anyone wishing trees, cotton
and boxelder, Of 81 sizes
apply, to VIM. Merry, Washburn
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WAsHBuRN, N. D.

OF WASHBURN, N. u.
at Washburn, n; D., in the State of North
April rs, 1903.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts. :..;".....S ~, 81 g
u S.. bonds to secure circulation e. 5000 90
Bonds, securities, etc ........ 5,178 60
Banking house, furniture and hx-
Due sel from National banks mot re. ''oi' 20
serve agents. 1905 ss
Due from approved reserve agents. 28,411 81
Notes of other national banks ...:. 1900 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents 23 ~
Specle;...;...... 10000. 5 5,69I CO
Legal-tender. notes::.. 6.6OO Oh l2,297 90
Redemption fund with u. S. treas.
urer Is per cent of circulation). 1,25O 90
1885, $50 10
LIABILITIES
s sa9RStas i fssa ' paid i.. s s,;SSS g g
Undivided profits, less expenses 80
National bank notes outstanding !. 1900 90
Due to other national banks ....... 1872 80
Due to state banks and bankers :. 11,12l 60
Individual deposit subject to check 126,534 20
Demand certificates of deposit 49,. 1885 10
Time, certificates of deposit ....... 63,899 81
Cashiers checks outstanding ....... 1874 IS
$3.50 10
State ofNorth Dakota, county Of Mclean, ss:
], F. E. Funk, cashier of the above-named
bank. do solemnly swear that the above state
belief. F. E. Funk, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
29th.day of April. 1909.
K. Klein. Notary Public.
Mclean county, North Dakota.
Ny commission expires June IS, 1914.
Correct-Attest:
Theo. ]. Haugeberg,
Aug. 7. johnson.
James T.. McCulloch.
Directors.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-04-30

at Washburn, N. D., in the State of North
Dakota, at the close of business on
April %, 1903.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
TELLS OF SUGAR SCALES.
Witness IN Government Suit Testifes
to Weight Influencing.

The government, in the continuation of it's case
against the American Sugar Refining Company
before Judge Holt, yesterday, called Richard Whal-
ley. clerk in the cashiers office Of the company,
who testified that q checker at the scales from
1895 to 1905 he used certain devices for influencing
the weight Of the drafts the scales WhalIey
said that Splitter the superintendent the piers,
told him 10 roll ball the beam after the gov
eminent weigher had taken a balance. Whaley
also said that he had hung weights the beams
The witness said that he got tired of the work
and quit, but returned tally man for a com
saw the steel rod device which IS the important
government exhibit in this case. WhaIley arranged
20 give q signal 10 a government inspector should
the device be in certain day. The pres
ent prosecution followed.
James I. Conlon. who said that he saw an en-
pIoye use the steel rod, testified that nine years
ago. while he a government weigher, he re-
ported a case requiring investigation, to his su-
perior officer, but that nothing was done. This
officer died several years ago. Conlon said that on
many occasions he had observed odd actions OF
weighers, but could not say that fraud was in
tended.
Andrew ]. Malion, employed for twenty years
by the sugar company, testified that checkers at
the government scales received higher wages than
their envelopes called for. He said that while en-
ployed In the company's offices he had seen gov
eminent inspectors in and get money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
THE eEoRG1o TAKES NO CHANCES.
Naval Officers Unable to Board Her Before
She Enters Channel
New
Wanamaksr
Building

The White Star liner Georgia which rammed ana
sank the Panama liner Finance In the Main SnIp
Channel on Thanksgiving Day in a dense rog' TOOK
no chances with the fog of Tuesday although she
arrived at the Bar at 800 p. m She anchored OH
the lightship until the fog cleared yesterday anu
then came I'D the Narrows to Quarantine
Her bastv departure from her anchorage
tbwarted the efforts of Lieutenant Commander
w r. CrossIey and Lieutenant Nichols ooth Oh tlie
ITntted States navy, who went down the bay In tue
Ems, Tobn A. Bouker, too late to meet her on the
Hgbtship The object of the naval officers In meet
in, the Georgia before she took the channel was
70 get an idea of the the big freiShter an
,o5 ber helm as she made the turn in the
Main Shin Channel at the place where she
ranorned the Finance. When they went aboard the
Georgia at Quarantine the naval officers requested
Cyaptain Clarke to take his vessel outside again
and make the channel with them on board out ne
refused to comply with their request The naval
officers believed the experience might help them
in giving expert testimony in the action brought
against the White Star Line by the government
for the loss CT the Finance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
CREW READY TO MUTINY.
Men of the Osceola Say They We're
Starred and III Treated.

Members OF the crew OF the British steamer
Osceola now at Greenpont. threaten mutiny
unless they receive proper food. The steamer has
been in port since last Saturday, having finished
four months cruise from Antwerp. during which
time one OF the crew died.
The seanen say they have been starved and
compelled TO work when they could scarcely stand
on their feet They further allege that when they
complained the captain they were told to go aft
and threatened with confinement in the brig.
The captain OF the steamer is Robert Nesbt, and
at the steamer 1t said that he ashore and
would be away for several days In his absence
CHIEF officer James Donald denied the allegations
made by the men, and went say that II was a
plot Matched up by the men in order to get their
money while In this port.
The attention of the police OF the Greenpoint
avenue station was called 10 the case Of the men.
and an ambulance from the Eastern District Hos
pItal, in charge Of DIR. Parke responded TO the
cali to the ship sent by the police. When the doc
tor arrived there he found ten members OF the
crew suffering from lack of food and nourishment.
and removed Franz Kuhn &c the hospital where he
is still confined. Later IN the night Harry Hen
bricks another OF the crew. was taken to ct.
Johns Hospital Long Island City. where he is
also confined
The Seaman's Society viii Immediately take up
the charges of the and Will lay them before
the proper authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
NEW CHARTER DELAYED
Senator McCarren Says It Is Not
Likelu to Pass This Year.

Senator NfcCarren told Mayor Mcclellan yesterday
that there was ttls likelihood of the passage Of the
proposed new charter at the present session OF the
Legislature When william NJ WINS was asked
yesterday about the progress OF the charIer TnaA-
ing. he said:
I'VE shall make our report on the charter proper
by March /. We working day and night on II
and striking obstacles at every step OF the way
What are your expectations concerning the pas
sage Of tho charter"
IT haven't any and never have had any,, quickly
replied Mr.. WINS. "An the commission Is expected
to do report & charter. II is for the Legs
Iature to pass reject it,
what about the administrative code accompany
ing this charter? What has been done on thatf'
Nothing at all as yet" said Mr.. WINS. I'VE are
giving our time TO the charter proper. The prepa-
ration Of the code will Immediately follow"
According to the information from Senator McCAr-
rem the charter viii centralize to large extent the
functions of the borough presidents in the Board OF
Estimate and Apportionment making the Con-
truuer little more than the principal auditor and
materially cutting down the Board OF Aldermen.
Senator McCarren predicts that the charter VIII
prompt the opposition OF the large number OF vot
ers who believe IN maintaining autonomy for the
borough to great extent as under the pres
ent charter. and that many public hearings will
be demanded that the Legislature will not be able
TO pass the charter at all this year
II is understood that when Chairman WINS turns
in his report will go to Albany for the remain
der OF the session. taking two lawyers, two stenog-
raphers and various clerks He will rent house
near the Capitol and stay until the session adj
journs
It vas learned yesterday that Tammany Will SOL
idly oppose a charter that materially lessons the
potentiality Of the President OF the Borough of
Manhattan. Tammany now and then loses may
oraltv election but It counts carrying Manhat-
tar Borough every time. The political patronage
I'm the Borough Presidents office Is sufficient to
keep half a dozen district leaders the public
crib Mayor McC1ean's fight with Charles F.
Murphy resulted in driving most of the district
leaders holding places out OF Office. Murphy wants
n charter that will give Borough President OF
Manhattan more power than he now enjoys. That
is why the Tammany men against the forth
coming WINS charter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
REALTY BROKERS MERRY.
T7cO Hundred Jersey City Men
Gather at Dinner.

The Board of Real Estate Brokers of Jersey City
and vicinity had their annual dnner-the ffth-and
a merry time last night in the banquet hall of the
Jersey City Club Two hundred participated in the
jolly affair.
The menu was a booklet. with a cartoon ilustrat-
ing the spirited competition OF the IN the bust
ness a house plastered with signs inscribed For
sale only by followed by the name Of some
broker; other brokers pursuing victims, and tug
of-war over a prospective buyer Of a submerged
lot. 1t also contained number Of combined pro-
ddctions of the wits and poets. These sung to
popular tunes, poking fun AT the members But It
did have serious feature. and that was the pro-
nounced sentiment for the union of the municipan-
ties OF Hudson County in great city.
The Red, White and Blue" and America" and
battle hymns sung. The president, c. Howard
Slater, was the POSTMASTER and made the opening
address. Counsellor William H. Corbin talked on
The Possibilities of Quick Transfer in Realty /;
ex-senator William D. Edwards made an address
on The transportation Of the People; the Rev.
!. W. Gowen discussed THE Broker and His Prin-
ciples in Business; Judge Robert Carey's theme
was What Organization Means 10 the Real Estate
Broker; Mayor H Otto Wittpenn spoke on "Our
City and Its Attractive EnvIronments": the Rev.
W. B. Greenway discussed 'Our Inhabitants as a
Whole" and ]. Ward Smith. president of the
Newark Real Estate Exchange. spoke TO ths toast
"Our Neighboring Exchanges"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
Wind BEACHES SCHOONER
CAPTAIN and Cree Carried Ashore an
Brooches RuOYS.

Eleven men, comprising the entire crew Of the
-nasted schooner Miles NJ. Merry. were carried
ashore early yesterday morning in b-eeches buoys
by the men Of Moriches nfeseving station assisted
by those from the Forge River ana Smiths Point
stations. The schooner was wrecked at $50 o'clock
in the morning and few minutes before o'clock
the last man shore. When the tide fell It
was possible board the schooner without wetting
ones feet
The Miles NJ Merry is 215 feet long and has
beam Of IS feet and depth OF % feet She is of
1850 gross and 1917 net tons burden and was built
IN Bath. Me-. eight years ago. Haiing from Bos-
tor she was travelling light 10 Newport News for &
cargo of coal Her owners arc J. S. Winslow & Co.
OF Portland. Me.
Singularly enough, the Miles NJ Merry seems to
have liking for the spot she selected early yes
terday morning. She grounded at the same place
on September 10 1901. and was foated the next day.
Her skipper. Captain ]. o. Farrow. would have
liked 10 give the shore wide BERTH the light
ness Of his hull made his vessel like big bubble
IN the high wind prevailing and she was driven
over the bar and high up toward the shore. Ire
mendous waves were running and there appeared to
be danger that the schooner might go to pieces
But her iightness proved her salvation in that re-
Epect, for she driven far up toward high
water mark that she was wedged fast in the sand
and stopped pounding.
An effort will be made TO feat her to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
CHIEF GERONIMO DEAD
NOTED APACHE EXPIRES.
Heart of Indian Prisoner Fail OF
Hatred to the Last.

Tav-.on. OKLA FEB. I7--Geroninlo. The noteo
Ache chief died from pneumonia to-day al inc
bospitai at the For. Sili army post WheIe ne va
- - ~ Tsa VII be buried IN the Indian
.,e,-v near the fort tomorrow by Christian mis-
5ons-,es Geronimo having PTofessed religion three
years ago -,-,..-
Geronimo was captured with his band al SKei.OH
s~sr.,-on Arizona, twenty-five years ago. AaVlhs
,,,--e,,7ared 20 General Nelson A. Miles AFTER q
.rea thousand mile chase. II Is curious Gomez
,6e-ce that news OF Geronimo's death was sent on'
from I.awton. which was named afte- inc l4le
zfsfor General Henry ". LawtOn, Who as heo-
80 =, General Miless command, led the three
thousand mile chase that resulted In the Apacne
chiefs surrender. The chase after Geronimo was
fer1.n al Omaha in January, 1885. General AneS'
A., ro-,-oand Of the Department OF the missouri re-
,,.f,-ea INSTRUCTIONS 10 rout the band Of Indians
headed BY Geronimo and XIII capture It's chieL
genera Niles began operations by organizing an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
PRESSED STEEL CARS BAD YEAR.
Heavy shrinkage in Business and Deficit of
$4,000

Enormous shrnkage in business was suffered by
the Pressed Steel Car Company a result OF the
general depression following the panic, as is shown
by the fact that in the year ended December 81
1908, the annual report covering which period was
issued yesterday, the total sales were only IS $50
The expenses. which in 1907 had been S33. 635 1884
reduced 10 $3.50 .sA in 1903 leaving a net
profit Of $26547s. Appropriations depreciation
and renewals were cut down to $4,000, a balance
Of $155,47s remaining Dividends on the preferred
stock paid usual. amounting to 1875, 900,
the result being deficit for the year of s71s523
bringing the total surplus down S. s94 O57 Pres
ident Hoffstot, in his annual report to the stock
holders, says. in part:
1.-THE gross sales of your company for the wear
ended December 81, 1903, were S. $50 90 over 20
per cent of this amount sold during the first
three months The decreased sales during the last
nine months Of the year resulted in the freight
shops being practically idle. The usual lib
eral charges have been made TO expense account
Perhaps there is no better way of nIustra ting
how serious the depression in the 1908
than by stating that at one time during the year
there was in the employ of your and subsidiary
companies. excepting the Canadian Car Company
Limited, but 10 per cent of the maximum NUN her
employed by the same companies during the wear
statistics published IN the trade papers
The report says that in the last wear the steel
passenger department for the first time con-
trbuted 20 the gross earnings and that the bust
ness booked for the current year indicates a CON
tinuance OF revenue from this source although the
output Is not large.
the retiring directors reelected. In Informal
conversation with stockholders President Hoffstot
said that the business outlook was favorable. In
regard to the United States Steel Corporation. he
said that the best of relations existed. II was
simply as matter of convenience that the orders
for plates would be placed in the open market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18
SUICIDE ON THE GREEN AT YALE.
Frederick r. Haight Cuts His Throat at
Phelps Gateway.

New Haven. Feb. frederick P Halght re-
Gently city editor of The New Haven Register
killed himself by cutting his throat with razor on
the Green near Phelps Gateway. o. Yale campus
to-day.
FIaight VINO was twenty-uine years old, was ecu
Gated at the New Haven High School, ana va
graduated from Yale with the class OF '01. Prior
to his graduation he was member OF The 4s1S
Record" editorial board member OF the DehS
Kama Epsilon fraternity and OF his class reunion
committees He was considered good afte--olLne..
speaker, and as such his services we're IN eons~@li'
demand s.5
Haights father died last fail. and he has worIlss1
over the settlement OF the estate, amounting -
nearly $50, 900. According to his friends ne W
unmarried He leaves brother, Frank Halsh%
O. n. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-02-18

Ensign \. s wADswoRTH. Jr-. detached the Porter
10 North Carolina 3.
Ensign c. O. CARTER, detached the StocAloh' 70 ~
Ensign J. II NEWTON. Jr.. detached the shuSriek. to
Lieutenant Colonel w C DAWSON. M C. a7poiHtsd
assistant paymGster-
MOVEMENTS OF wARSHIPS.-Ths following
movements OF vessels have been reported 70 tn'
Navy Department:
ARRIVED
16-Ths Carolina and tbs Montana =
sevall Point; the Prairie. Pensacola
SAILED.
Feb 1.-THE Marietta from La GusyTa for Giuan[a-
uamo the Moines from Curacao for -
Cyuayra: the De Long. from Pensacola for NOBLE
the Prairie from Pensacola for Hampton Roaos'
West