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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27
Free Finland.

Finland recently rejected the meas
ure by which Russia proposed to ex-
tend her authority over the grand
duchy. More than once Of late-that
is, since troubles began to accumulate
for the czar-the Films have asserted
their traditional independence, and on
every occasion the gar ended by try
ing to coerce them. The new attempt
to place the will of the Russian parlia-
ment above that of the Finnish diet in
matters of general and imperial in
terest" is but another and more subtle
way of saying that the will of Finland
must not clash with the will Of the
car. who is the grand duke.
Finl1nd is more progressive than
Russia and more highly civilized. Its
inhabitants are not Russians and are
not of the same religious faith. Its
aspiration for liberty is not a mere
political sentiment, but is based on
rights which every ear Of the last
hundred years has sworn to respect.
Russia does not like Finland free. but
cannot help herself when other trou-
bles harass the throne.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

"me-tooing'' each august proposals.
This is present day insurgency
and, as one who fought its earliest
battles, we grleve for the day when
honor departed it. In power and
method it resembles closely the
gang" of other days-lacking on
ly the brilliant leadership which
made tho old organization so for
midable. But one road is open to
those who reject utilization with
the organization of the "gold-dust
twins"--and that road is straight
republicanism. Since the down.
fall of the previous party organic
alton a desire has a risen for party
reconstruction, in which bitterness
should fade from memory, and the
control of a republican state be
again vested in republicans. That
time is at hand-the desire for a
safe and sane administration Of
party policies has created a senti-
ment which will deposit the char
latans of politics in the political
discard at the impending elections.
The reconstruction does not re-
cognize the hackneyed terms Of
'stalwart'' and 'insnrgent" = it's
followers are plain republicans i'm
bued with the spirit Of the party.
The party in North Dakota repre-
sents tariff reform, and if fortune
it's candidates for congress
ional honors, the state will be as
sured of a fair and just representa-
ton at Washington. = Michigan
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

Neche Chronotype: Now is the
accepted time for the voters to
turn down 'boss rule'' and "gang-
ism" in this state. If the primary
law is a desirable thing, those who
have worked SO hard to have it
passed should see that it is OBJ
served by turning down gang"
candidates at the pools next month.
McC umber, Hanna and Engerud
have not been endorsed by any
gang of political tricksters. The
first two named have worked I'M
ceasingly for the welfare of North
Dakota, and Mr. Voter, you will
make no mistake by giving them
your support in the coming pri-
mary.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27
Back to b Land?

The movement from crowded Sec
lions "back to the land" may turn out
an unexpected economic blessing. 1t
is usually believed that there are acres
enough west Of the Mississippi for all
newcomers to this country and to take
care Of the natural drift westward;
also that immigration and the drift
will soon people all those acres. But
lands abandoned by native migration,
whether westward or to the towns,
have value and attraction for agricul-
turists Of moderate ambition.
Taking up abandoned farms started
many years ago as a fad. There is
some prospect that it will soon become
q business. Railroads and state au-
thorities have seen, "A great light. The
old commonwealth cannot afford to
be drained by. emigration, and If it is
good business for railroads to foster
agriculture in one section why not in
another? The whole community is in
terested in the reclamation Of aban-
doned farm land. 1t means more bust
ness for carriers, for buyers and sell
ers and the unemployed. If the move
ment is encouraged over the whole
Union those misguided emigrants to
Canada will not long be missed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27
"Noble" Boni de Castellane was de-
feated for the legislature by a man Of
the people. France still makes a habit
of doing things we'll.
Possibly the railroad rates are mere
~ going up to meet those prices Of ne
cessities supposed to he coming down.
Employers liability.


The legislatures of New York and
Wisconsin have made definite progress
In efforts to reach an adjustment of
the problem of compensation for VIC
tins of industrial accidents. In both
measures as drafted the idea Of safe
guarding tie workingman seems to be
uppermost. The side Of labor has been
z%ealously exploited the last few years.
and the Manufacturers association
now proposes concerted action on be-
half of capital:
Public opinion varies on the question
Of reasonable liability and fair indem-
nifty in the cas- Of work accidents.
The laws are not uniform, some states
perhaps taking a strictly commercial
and economic view. while in other
states the humanitarian aspects are
upppermost. A progressive policy in
parts Of the Union seems Inevitable.
and 1t is well that both interests in
volved-the side that suffers and the
side that pays-should be represented
in the discussions which precede legal
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

The Russo Record in Mclean
county has the following comment
to make about a state candidate:
The Record most heartily endorses
the candidacy Of Frank Henry of
Valley City, for the republican
nomination of Secretary of State.
Mr.. Henry is fitted in every way
to fill the Office and if nominated
and elected he will make a first
class officer. He is a good clean
man and the people will make no
mistake by casting their ballots
for him on June goth. At the
present time he is clerk of court of
Barnes county, which position he
has held for three terms, and is
now serving on his fourth, each
time being elected without oppo-
sition. The Record editor has
known Mr.. Henry for some eight
years and we can say without any
hesitating that he is worthy of
your support.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

Walhalla Mountaineer: We re.
produce a letter from ex-senator
nsbrough-characteristic Of the
man-and full Of timely admoni-
ton to the republicans Of this
state. Unless heed is paid to the
utterances of this letter the state
will certainly be turned over to
the democratic party in two years
if not this fall. This is apparently
what some of the so-called pro-
gressives are working for, but the
people of the state are big enough
and wise enough to stop their
plans-if they will. The grab it
all and give nothing" policy of the
insurgent element will hand North
Dakota to the democrats if per-
sisted in and the people allow
them to dictate their vote. The
coming primaries will be the place
to show these ''new'' leaders their
error; not by voting blindly, but
by voting intelligently for the
best men on the ballot regardless
of faction.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27
FRIDAY, MAY 9th, 1910
The Shifty Gold Dust Twins

The democratic organ at Fargo
the Daily News, which is support.
ing Marshall and Gronna, the
a'gold-dust twins,' has turned its
mud battery upon Senator Hans
brough who is supporting the re-
gular republican ticket. The
News says that the senator has
written a book rejecting upon the
regulars We happen to know
that the senator's book, if publish
ed, would not be enjoyed to any
great extent by politicians of the
Marshall and Gronna stamp.
Why should the senator be in
favor of the ''gold-dust twins?" 1t
was Tom Marshall, who, four years
ago, started the story that Hans
brough was a rich man. 1t was a
part of Marshall's plan of cam
paign to destroy Hansbrough by
personal detraction. He was the
pioneer in defeating Hansbrough,
and after the senator had been de-
feated Marshall was the first one
to sympathize with him.
The other twin engaged in the
same tactics. 1t was Mr.. Gronna
who sought and secured the as
sistance Of President Hill of the
Great Northern by telling Hill
that Hansbrough advised Roose-
welt to put the United States mar
shall in charge Of the Hill road
during the snow blockade.
Young Hill swallowed Gronna's
story, and at once declared that he
would help Gronna for the senate
in order to defeat Hansbrough,
and did all he could in that di-
rection. Louis Hill is a democrat
and very naturally does not like
regular republicans.
We wonder if 1t is Hills money
that helped Marshall and Gronna
to get control of the Fargo News,
the democratic organ that is now
throwing mud at Hansbrough.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

1t is with mingled sentiments of
remorse and anger that bona fide
progressive republicans of North
Dakota view the prostitution-for
no other term is quite so applica-
ble-of a once righteous political
movement. To these men is brot
home the bitter fact that strangers
and renegades have usurped the
control of a powerful movement
which originated in the tireless
unselish labor of public spirited
citizens, and are utilizing the dis
tinction and following so unfairly
gained in promoting selfish ambi-
tions. The roster of so-called pro-
gressiye republicanism reads like
a roll call of the overthrown gang
the defeat of which is yet within
the memory of children. Some
few of the original company re-
main; as in the case of Helgeson,
who gained permission to run for
congress by accepting as overlords
Gronna and Marshall = both of
whom he bitterly fought in the
contest for clean politics. Neither
of the twins" are one dot altered
in character since they fed from
the tottering walls of the doomed
gang and caught the coat-tails Of
victorious insurgency. To men
skilled in organization methods
the path to mastery Of the new le.
gion was a short one. Yet for am
bition's sake we find a scattering
of fallen heroes around them
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

In this issue will be found the
announcement of G.. Glgeirson for
reelection to the office of county
judge. Judge Olgeirson has held
the Office for two terms and is we'll
qualified for the Office he seeks.
This year George P. Gibson is also
a candidate for county Judge. He
was a candidate four years ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

Uncle Sam assumes a sort Of father
~ interest in the Latin American ma
lions. Central Americans are some
times disposed to be a bit suspicious
Of our intentions. They view us with
distrust. The plight Of the Costa Ri
cans offers an opportunity to do some
thing that should so a long way to-
ward convincing them Of our sincerity.
Uncle Sam should do whatever is re-
quired for the relief Of the stricken
cities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

The candidacy Of G. A. johnson
Of Minot, says the Blaisdell Bull
letin, for the Office Of governor on
the republican ticket has met
with universal approval over the
entire state. Most of the state
papers are swinging in line for 9.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

Tomorrow is the last day for.
the candidates to file their petit.
tions. A great many have been
filed. There are three candidates
asking for reelection who have no
opposition which shows that their
work during the past has be en- very
satisfactory.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

johnson which shows that the
sentiment for johnson is gaining.
Mr.. johnson deserves recognition
and a vote for him is cast for a man
who has the qualifications and
who will devote his best interest
to the office and to the welfare of
the people.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

Some day 1t will come to be recog-
nized that it is as great a disgrace to
a community to acquiesce in the prev
alence Of consumption as it would be
to accept the medieval plague as an
unavoidable visitation Of Providence.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

A disposition to enforce sterner liza.
bilities upon employers for injurine
employees has developed among the
legislatures Of several states, but the
bill now before the New York legisla-
tture goes far beyond anything enacted
BY any other commonwealth /.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

The probability is that George will
initiate Edward and content himself
with the role Of the constitutional king.
Not otherwise can he hope to save the
throne from the dangers which men,
aced it in the reign Of the last George.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

The primary law is being oh.
served in this county. There are
a great many candidates out for
county Offices but no states have
teen made up altho there have
been rumors of some being plann-
ed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

Bryan's example in quitting politics
and going into prohibition may arouse
emulation in others. and. some day
perhaps Mr.. Taft will quit roaming
around the country and take a live in
terest in politics.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

The Prohibitionists. according to a
statement made from their headquar-
ters. are to have tickets in the field
next fall in every congressional dis
trict ip the country.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

In order to lessen the danger Of rabies
Chicago will place 1000 drinking ves-
sells for dogs in different parts Of the
city. a scheme worth, initiating by ev-
cry town, village and hamlet In the
land.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

The announcement Of P. III.
Rourke's candidacy for a place on
the supreme bench has been re-
ceived with unusual enthusiasm
and approval throughout the state,
says the LaMoure Chronicle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

Some people. II a little surprised
that Milwaukee's Socialist mayor did
not appear at his desk with q red nag
Is his teeth and q bomb under each
arm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

Although George Y. IL IN his husky
prime; British ministers are already
talking Of z regency 10 connection
Nth the youthful heir to his throne.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-05-27

4 when J. P. Morgan shuts up shop.
the mergers will probably be ready TO
ont Of the game.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-22
COMET SETS OFF
THE SKY MAGAZINE
Dropped into a Western Cloud Bank
Last Night and Stirred up
Storm

Dropping into the western sky last
magazine of the sky, setting off the
explosives and filing the western
horizon with rumblings and flashes.
Friday night and last night hun
dreds of Keokuk people got their first
view of the comet which is now in
the western sky plainly visible to the
naked eye. 1t hangs in the western
sky and SO far has appeared only as
a hazy star, with no suggestion of
having any tail. Last night it was
little higher and little farther south
than on Friday night and tonight
should be still more in that direction
Tomorrow night if the sky is clear
it should be high in the sky and will
make a great showing when the moon
is eclipsed.
Numbers of people watched it last
night until it disappeared in bank
of black clouds which stretched across
the western horizon.
II seemed as though the moment
the comet disappeared in the bank of
clouds. that it had touched off the
powder magazines, for there was
flash OF lightning in the west, coming
from the bank of clouds. Shortly at
forwards there were more flashes OF
lightning and faint peals of thunder
were heard. To those who had view
of the horizon, it looked as though the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-22
try it. reading for what it is worth,
saws of the new fad fasting.

try it, reading for what it is worth,
SAYS of the new fad, fasting:
was very hungry for the first day
the unwholesome, ravening sort Of
hunger that al dyspeptics know
had a little hunger the second morn
ing, and thereafter, to my very great
establishment, no hunger whatever
no more interest IN food than if / had
never known the taste of it. Previous
to the fast had lad a headache every
day for two or three weeks. 1t lasted
through the first day and then disap-
peared-never to return. ! felt very
weak the second day, and little dir
zy on arising. ! went outdoors and
lay in the sun all day, reading; and
the same for the third and fourth
days-intense physical lassitude, but
with great clearness of mind. After
the fifth day | felt stronger, and walk
ed a good deal, and l also began some
writing. No phase of the experience
surprised me more than the activity
of my mind | read and wrote more
than / had dared to do for years be-
fore.
During the lrst four days / lost
fifteen pounds in weight something
| which, | have since learned, was q
sign of the extremely poor state OF
my tissues. Thereafter lost only
two pounds in eight days-an equally
unusual phenomenon. slept vel
| throughout the fast. About the mid
| die of each day would feel weak, bu
a massage and cold shower would
refresh me. Toward the end l began
to find that in walking about | would
grow tired in the legs, and as die
not wish to lie in bed broke the fas
after the twelfth day with some
orange juice.
| | took the juice of dozen oranges
| during two days, and then went on
milk diet. took glassful of warn
milk every hour the first day, every
three-quarters of an hour the next day
and finally every half hour-or eigh
quarts day. This is, of course. mucl
more than can be assimilated, but thu
balance serves to flush the system
out. The tissues ere bathed in nutri
ment. and an extraordinary recuper
| alton is experienced. In my own case
| gained four and a half pounds II
| one day-the third-and gained to
tai of thirty-two pounds in twenty
/ four days. ~ !,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-22
Fasting--keokuk's
Latest Fad Fancy

Wouldn't you be surprised If you
knew that several people in Keokuk
yes lot Of them-were fasting just
now? Wouldn't it seem rather a
shock to the nervous system to know
that almost a dozen of keokuk S
strong, healthy, robust-looking citi-
zens We're not eating a tniss, and all
because of a snort magazine article
entitled, Starving for Health's Sake"
written by Upton Sinclair il the May
number of the Cosmopolitan.
This was the startling discovery
made by the odds-and-ends editor in
his rounds yesterday and the confess
sion of one of Keokuk's Society young
women, who when quizzed for more
information, after she had unwilling
ly as well as unintentionally COM
mitted herself, said: Yes, | know
of quite number who are fasting be-
side myself" And that leads to this
little story which might be of assist
ance to some others who want to
forego the pleasure of eating for sew
eral weeks, miss every meal until
they have lost some averdupois and
feel that their stomachs are again in
fit condition to partake of the daint-
les and commonplace staples of food.
What an Attorney Did.
One of Keokuk's most prominent
barristers, read the Sinclair article in
the magazine and became convinced
that it was just what he needed-a
fast. SO he hied himself TO a sanitar-
ium several weeks ago ard came back
the other day with the assertion after
that he was feeling fine. He had lost
ten pounds and had tasted six straight
days. He did just as the article had
said, broke his fast by taking oranges
first, just the juice of that fruit for a
day. The next d9y he started in on
milk. and increased until he again
thought it time to take solids.
Yesterday afternoon to Gate City
reporter, Attorney stated
that he was feeling fine, that he had
lost some averdupois but that was
not worrying him as the poisonous
qualities contained in the stomach
had disappeared with the fast. and he
had benefited thereby.
This is only one instance of what a
number of other Keokuk people are
doing today Fasting, and going
without food for days, with only a
glass of water when they are thirsty.
How it is Done.
The article in the Cosmopolitan by
Upton Sinclair this month, which has
! induced some of Keokuk's citizens to
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-22
NIP 1T IN THE BUD.
First APPEARANCE o, Dandrutf a Fore
runner of Future Bald
ness.

That such is the case has reen con-
clusively proven by scientific research.
Prof Unna. the noted European skin
specialist, declares that dandruff is
the burrowed-up cuticle of the scalp,
caused by parasites destroying the vi
tally in the hair bulb. The hair be-
comes lifeless, and, in time, falls out.
This can be prevented.
Newbro's Herpicide kills this dand,
ruff germ, and restores the hair to
its natural softness and abundancy.
Herpicide is now used by thous
ands of people-all satisfied that it is
the most wonderful hair preparation
on the market today.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10e
in stamps for sample to The Herpi
eide Co., Detroit Mich.
One dollar bottles guaranteed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-22

club of Philadelphia. The little boats
will take the inside course, but at
Cape Hatteras will be forty miles off
shore The racers are the Tys, j. G.
n. Whitaker; The Caliph, E. NJ Brigh-
ton; Caroline, H. F Dennis; Loantaka.
H. S. Peters, and the Bernice, s. w
Grandery. The largest of the boats is
the Loantaka, which Is seyenty-three
feet long, while the smallest is the
Ilys, fifty feet long. Each boat carries
a crew of nine men and between 600
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-22
Country Club Opening.

The members of the Country Club
had ideal weather for the opening OF
their club house on Belkna1 Boule-
ward Saturday afternoon and those
who form that one Of Keokuk's most
pleasant summer social organizations,
were out enforce, to 1evel in the
pleasures of the wicketed croquet
course the golf links, tennis court
and bridge whist tables. Almost one
hundred ladies and gentlemen avail
ed themselves of the prettiness of the
Nav afternoon to spend it as club
for the first time of the season in their
pretty home at the north edge of the
CITY where the games waged merrily
during the afternoon and into the
early evening. On the club porcD
were six or seven tables of bridge,
where animated contests made the
clamor of the artists of this favorite
one of Keokuk society's favorite card
games. mingle pleasantly with the ex-
element of the games on the green.
Many of the club members took
their suppers to the club house and
remained there for their evening re
past, and refreshments were also
served in the clubs buffet.
In the evening dancing was enjoyed
until half after ten o'clock, music
being furnished by the full Agne or
chestra Many of the younger set
were in the gay cotillion on the club
porch last evening and the day clos
ed, most enjoyable one among the
dozen or more other pretty openings
of the Keokuk Country club.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-22
comet was making trouble in the sky.

comet was making trouble in the sky.
Since the astronomers were so bad
ly fooled by the comet, the ordinary,
ignorant common, everyday, person
does not take much stock in the comet
predictions, but they still look for it.
1t will likely be seen every night this
week, although it is now said to have
stuck its tail between it's legs and is
making a dash away from the earth,
therefore becoming DINNER each
night.