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to submit to congress until after the
Christmas holidays the question OF
conservation OF our arising
in Alaska and the west and the ques-
ton OF the rate for class mail
matter in the postofice department.
Elimination Of All Local Offices From
Politics.
I wish to renew again my recon-
mendation tina all the local offices
throughout the country. including coll
lectors OF internal revenue. collectors
Of customs, postmasters OF all four
classes. immigration commissioners
and marshals. should be by law Gov.
cred into the classified service. the
necessity for confirmation by the sen.
ate be removed. n the president
and the others, whose time is now TAX
en- up in distributing his patronage
under the custom that has prevailed
since the beginning OF the government
in accordance with the recommends
ton of the senator and congressman
of the majority party should be re-
lieved from this burden am conn
dent that such a change would greatly
reduce the cost of administering the
government, and hat 1t would add
greatly to its efficiency. 1t would take
away the power to use the patronage
OF the government for political pur-
poses. When officers are recommended
by senators n congressman from po-
litical motives and for political serv-
ices rendered. 1t Is impossible to ex-
pect that while in ofice the appointees
will noe regard their tenure as more
or less dependent upon continued po-
litical service for their patrons, and
no regulations, however stin OF rigid.
will prevent this, because sue regula-
lions, In view Of the method and mo-
tive for selection. are plainly incon.
sistent and deemed hardly worthy o.
respect
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-29
TO AID AN ERIcAN SHIPS
Taft Favors Restoration Of Line a,
South Pacific.

Washington, D. c. - P~residen,
Taft. Postmaster General Hitchcock
Solicitor General Lehman and Assist.
ant Secretary Of the Navy Winthron
approved a plan proposed by Senator
Perkins and Representative Kahn az
California designed to restore to thu
Sonth Pacific carrying trade tvoj
american steamers and put the Ameri.
can nag once again on the San Fran.
"'scn-Anstralia route.
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tional expenditures for like purposes.
Rivers and Harbors.
The estimates for the river and har-
Dor improvements reach $32, 200. 900 for
the coming year. I wish to urge that
whenever a project has been adopted
by congress as one to be completed.
the more money which can be eco
nomically expen5sd in Its construction
in each year the greater the ultimate
economy. This has especial applica-
ton to the improvement OF the Mis-
sissippi river and its large branches.
1t seems to me that an increase in the
amount OF money now being annually
expended in the Improvement OF the
Ohio river which has been formally
adopted by would be in the
interest OF the public. A similar
change ought to be made during the
present congress. in the mount to be
appropriated for the Missouri liver.
Waterway From Lakes to the Gulf.
The project for a navigable water
way from Lake Michigan to the mouth
of the Illinois river. and thence via
the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.
Is n OF national Importance. In view
OF the work already accomplished by
the sanitary district of Chicago. an
agency Of the state Of Illinois. which
has constructed the most difficult and
costly stretch OF his waterway and
made 1t an asset OF the nation, and
in view OF the fact that the people OF
Illinois have authorized the expendi-
ture Of 500 900. 900 to carry this water
way 81 miles farther to Utica. ( feel
that 1t Is fitting that this work should
be supplemented by the government.
and that the expenditures recommend
ed by the special board Of engineers on
the waterway from Utica to the mouth
OF the Illinois river be made upon lines
which while providing a waterway for
the nation. should otherwise benett
that state to the fullest extent.
The Limitation Of the liability q The
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PRESIDENT ESTRADA STRICKEN.
Ecuador's Executive Dies At Guaya-

Ecuador's Executive Dies At Guaya-
gull.
Guayaquil, Dec. 23.-Emilio Estrada,
president of the republic of Ecuador,
died here suddenly.
President Estrada was elected to Of
fee on Jan. II, 1911, and was inaugu-
rated on Sept. /. He was taken seri-
ously i'll on Sept. IS, and went to Quito
to recuperate. During his %sojourn
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21

SCISSORS in this county: Sigard
Sigurdson, Coleharbor; E. M. Sew
erson, Ruso; w, W. Harvey, Gar
rison; E. w. Wilson, Ruso; Half
dan Berge, Mercer; w. &. Childe,
Coleharbor; John G. Marty, Un-
derwood; j. S. Stevens, Washburn;
Gilbert Lange, Max; R. E. Sharp,
Wilton; George Norberg, Dogden;
Alfred Mathieson, Ryder; August
Affeld, Turtle Lake; A. L. Swan
son, Wilton; G. D. Kittelson, Dog
den; Frank E. Mccoy, Rnso; Ed.
Knapton, Dogden; M. P. Madsen,
Turtle Lake; M. B. Anacker. Black
water; L. I. Chase, Garrison; F E
Wright. Max; M. l.. Markert, Gar
rison; L. w. Peck, Underwood;
Gotttried johnson, Benedict; D.
E. Hake, Donglas; 1. N. Amick, !;
Garrison; Johannes Olson, Under
wood; Geo. Battey, Washburn !;
Guy Markle, Dogden; o. A. Oberg,
Washburn; w. j. Flynn, Garrison;
Chas. Huston, Turtle Lake.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21
Nine Were There

Two adults and seven children
we're out to hear Rev. Nels Olsen,
editor of the Mercer Telegram.
expound the gospel at Mercer on
Wednesday night of last week.
Rev. Nels had a call to preach
several weeks age. At the time of
his call eleven secrets were reveal
ed to him while in a trance. These
secrets he was advised by the
spirit to reveal, one each week,
until all were revealed, to the in-
iquitous and sin bitten Mercerites.
On the evening above mentioned
he revealed the seventh, secret, but
oniysniae had the temerity =to at.
tend. Gdzstte.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21
The Prosperous Farmer

The Campbell teachings are be-
ing followed by several in this
neighborhood but the one who is
going to carry out his lessons to
the greatest extent is E. FL. Holtan
who has large farm ten miles
from Washburn. He recently
purchased q Rumbeley gas engine,
this he intends will pull eight
plows followed by a sub soil
packer. He will put in about 400
acres on his own farm and then
help his father. If his plans are
carried out this same engine will
do the heading in the fall and al
the same time plow and pack
again and further carry out the
Campbell theories. Mr.. Holtan
is prosperous farmer and his
crops pay him for the time and
thought expended.
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viii Make improvements
G.. w. johnson and N. P. G,

G. w. johnson and N. P. Carl
son, living east of town, are arrang-
ing to improve their farm homes
this spring. Mr.. johnson will
erect basement barn 34X72 and
Mr.. Carlson will build two story
frame residence 28X32. They are
now getting figures on the mater
ial and will commence work
as soon as spring work is over.
Both these gentlemen are believers
in diversified farming and have
raised cattle, horses and pigs; be-
sides farming they are stockhold-
ers in the local crermery and have
been among that institutions best
patrons since operation commenc-
ed. They are forging right ahead
and are not at all discouraged or
dissatisfied on account of last years
crops.
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gular meeting at Fred Riebhoffs
Tuesday afternoon.

gular meeting at Fred Riebhofs
Tuesday afternoon.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Bastian, who has been sick
for several weeks, died last week.
Funeral services were held at the
German church Thursday after
noon.
The A. 8. of E. held their regu-
lar meeting at the school house
Saturday evening.
School Number 3 closed last Fri.
day after a three and half months
term. A good program was given
by the pupils. !,
The Ladies' Aid, met with Mrs.
j. A. johnson Wednesday after.
noon.
Several of the farmers attended
the auction sale at Hogans place
last Tuesday.
.4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21
KNIGHTS Of Pythias Bali

The annual Knights of Pythias
ball and banquet of Washburn
Lodge No. 80, which took place
Tuesday evening, was carried out
in the same successful manner
which has characterized this event
in previous years and the men,
bers of the several committees de-
serve much praise for their labors.
Lochner's orchestra maintained
their high reputation with the To-
cal dancers and the four course
banquet at the Home restaurant
came in for its merited share of
praise. Many were in attendance
from neighboring towns, among
them being Grand Keeper of Re-
cords and Seal G. w. Wolbert of
Bismarck.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21
Has Trip Planned

John Satterlund left week ago
for q visit to the old country. He
will not leave New York however
until the 3rd of May when he
sails on the Mauretania Of the
Cunard line. The Mauretania is
one Of the largest steamers on the
Atlantic and is said to be one Of
the fastest. Il takes only FIVE
days to go from New York to
Fishguard, South . Wales. MI.
satterlund expectc to spend about
five days Of . week in London, also
. short time at Paris and Berlin
and Copenhagen on his way to
Sweden. s.ets
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21
Coats Have Been Ordered

At the recent annual meeting oi
the Washburn Volunteer Fire de.
partment, a full membership was
present, and the constitution and
bylaws submitted were adopted,
Officers were elected for the ensu.
ing year as follows: Alex South
ey, chief; E. A. Callahan, assistant
chief; Geo. Battey, Jr., secretary
and 81. s. West miller, treasurer
There was ordered purchased, to
be paid for out of the general fund,
IL fremen's coats, l chiefs coat
6 pairs of boots and two dozen
hats.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21
Returned From Old Country

Thomas Grothe, who went to
Norway about the middle of
December, returned home last
week. He says if it was not for
the fact that he had seen his
parents he would have been disap-
pointed in his trip, it was a long
and tiresome one. This country
looks good to him and he intends to
stay here. He was accompanied
home by two young men and q
young lady who have all secured
employment in this neighborhood
since their arrival. Mr.. Grothe
proved up on claim near Turtle
Lake a year ago and has since
been working at his trade as
carpenter.
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Conkling Correspondence

Mrs. Matte Bigler aud children
came down from Wilton Tuesday
on business and to visit at the E.
8. Bigler home q few days.
i Arthur Jones and Guy Bixby
were business callers in Under
wood Monday. s:.s.!s Eos.
Barlow Brothers are breaking
with their engine on the An
thopy farm. 81.
s Miss Mamie Daniels is assisting
Mrs.H. C.sJone With. her house
oldEduties hls week. Ii: /:
Miss LENA Furst returned from
Garrison Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Barlow de-
parted last Wednesday for Canada
where they have taken 9 homestead
and will remain for .sometime.
Mrs. John Cbesvorth and. child
rep Of sW ashburn spent Sunday a.
the Frank Daniels home. II being
Mrs Daniels' Fifty third birthday.
very large congregation gath.
cred a. the sOonklin school house
to hear the Easter services. The
tAeme was 4 Resurreetio ion Z
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21
Assessors Were In
structed by Auditor
Assessors Must Put Up Bond With
the. County Auditor Accord
ing to New Law

The assessors of Mclean county
met in Washburn last week to get
their books and receive their in
structions from Auditor Thomp.
son. They were advised to have
their books in the best condition
possible.
The new state hail insurance law
was also talked over. According
to this law, each assessor shall in
quire of every owner of real estate,
how many acres of his crop he de-
sires to insure with the hail insur-
ance department Of the state.
The owner or renter of the farm
can enter his crop with the lnsur-
ance department Of the state at the
rate of 20 cents per acre. The as
SCISSOR fills out the proper papers
in this matter and marks on the
map of the township which is on
the back of the application, the ex-
act location of the mans farm.
For doing this service the assess
or gets fee of 25 cents for every
quarter section of land or less and
10 cents additional if the amount
of land is more than a quarter.
The assessor then forwards the ap-
plication with the money to the
county auditor.
To perform these functions un-
der the new law, the assessor must
put up a bond with the county au-
ditor to the amount of 81, 600.
1t is hardly to be expected that
much work in this direction will
be done at this time, as the crops
have not as yet begun to show any
indication of what they will do.
There is special dispensation in
the law which allows the farmer to
file an application with the hail
commissioner some time up until
about the middle of August, and it
is expected that many will avail
themselves of this privilege. At
this time the farmers will be able
to tell more about the outcome of
their crops and will be more will
ing to put up the ready cash for
insurance.
The following is a list cf the as
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-04-21
Wasson vs. Hawes

Howard Wasson, the N. P.
Brakeman who was assaulted by
Miss Ethel Hawes and other
parties az Iurtle lake recently,
flied criminsl complaint I Monday
before the county justice at Wash
burn, charging Miss Hawes, Amos
Wells and Charlie Lynch together
with other unknown persons with
the crime Of riot. Miss Hawes and
Mr.. Wells appeared in court We'd
nesday morning and waived pre-
liminary hearing. Lynch has q
broken ( shoulder sustained in an
aooident, and be will Be unable to
appear for q few days. The frat
two defendants were released on.
1900. 90 bonds and the case will be
tried at the June. term pf district
:O4SAsSfA Z II A. ( 8 5s;.ss.5ss5.
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Several Changes
Made In Tax Laws
Penalty Of Delinquent Personal Pro
perty Taxes Remains About the
Same as Heretofore

A large number Of the people OF
the county do not know about the
changes in the tax laws which was
made by the last Legislature. The
county treasurer is anxious that
everyone should know about these
changes and for that reason ex-
tracts of both the old and the new
laws are given here.
By the law approved March 8.
1911, the penalty on delinquent
real estate taxes has been reduced.
The penalty on delinquent per-
sonal property taxes remains as
under the old law.
The changes made can readily
be seen by comparing the extracts
of the old and new laws as given
below:
Old Law
On March l, 1911, penalty of
8 per cent>will be added.
On April l, 1911, an additional
penalty of three per cent.
On June 1. 1911, an additional
penalty Of 8 per cent.
On Nov. l, 1911, an additional
penalty Of 5 per cent.
Making a total of IA per cent up
to the date of sale.
Tax sale the first Tuesday in
December, 1911.
New Law
On March l, 1911, penalty of
S per cent will be added.
On June /, 1911, an additional
penalty Of 2 per cent.
On Nov. 1, 1911, an additional
penalty of 8 per cent.
s. Making a total Of 10 per cent up
to the date of sale.
Tax sale second Tuesday in
December, 1911.
From these two statements it
will be seen that changes are
made in the amount of the penalty
and in the date of the tax sale.
Under the new law the penalty at
taohed March is increased from
3 to 5 per cent. No penalty is at
tached in April and the June
penalty is reduced from 3 to 2 per
cent. The November penalty is
is also reduced, being 8 instead of
5 per cent.
Thus at the date of sale, the
amount of the penalty will be re-
duced from Ia to 10 per cent. The
date of sale is changed from the
first to the second Tuesday in
December
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ment. Members present, Chair
man D G Wright and Commits
sioner Louis Bergquist.
Application for abatement Of
taxes of D S B Johnston Land Co
on lot 3 block 81 village of Dog
den was on motion granted.
The quarterly report Of S A
Falconer justice of the peace for
the quarter ending March 3lst
1911 was on motion approved and
bills therein reported were allowed.
s A Falconer, justice fees 9 40
On motion the following bills
were allowed and warrants ordered
drawn in payment of same.
Jacob Kilian, appraiser. 2 10
81 9 DuToit, appraiser. .. 2 40|
A L Swanson, appraiser. 2 1Ol
Oscar Backman, appraiser 2 10
HO Simon, board for
prisoners. ......... 1856 oo|
Fl o Simon, posting ell
ection notice. ....... 16 Is
w FBiokert, appraiser 2 4O|
Jahr- Eastman Nero Co.,
goods furnished Mrs.
Sherman .............. 5. O0|
John Sipes, appraiser. 80. 5 4O|
On motion the following reso-
luton was adopted. ~.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, there has been 62l
applications for seed grain fled in
tho Office Of the County Auditor
which applications have been
presented to the Board, and said
applications having been allowed
or disallowed according to en-.
dorsements marked thereon--s said
applications having been approved
and allowed BY this Board in the.
form. and manner as by said en-
= CONTINUED On page four.) !.
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AlIreQ ANDERSON, witness. 0U
Jno A johnson, witness. 4 30
Verna johnson, witness. 4 30
On motion quarterly report of
Harry Carnahan Justice of the
Peace for the quarter ending the
S1st day of March 1911 was ap-
proved and bills reported therein
were allowed.
Harry Carnahan, justice
ices. Uo
81 0 Simon, sheriff fees. 26 so
Otto Thompson, witness. 3 20
D T Barlow, witness. ..... 8 20
Henry Barlow, Witness. 3 20
On motion quarterly report of s
A Falconer. Justice of the peace
for quarter ending the 3lst day of
March 1911 was approved and
bills therein reported allowed.
is A Falconer, justice fees 4 20
Warrant for admission and
transportation charges for the In
sane of Gilbert Holtan was on mo.
tion approved.
Warrant for admission and
transportation charges to the state
penitentiary of b o Simon. sheriff
transporting Frank johnson was
on motion approved.
Warrant for admission and
transportation charges to the
state penitentiary of Fl o Simon
sheriff transporting Jay Russell
was on motion approved.
Monthly statement of fees col.
lected by register of deeds in the
amount of $975.5O for month of
March was on motion approved
and ordered filed.
Monthly statement of fees COL
lected by clerk of court in the
amount of $1,000 for month of
March was on motion approved
and ordered filed.
Monthly statement of fees COL
lected by county auditor for month
of March in the amount of 1925
was on motion approved and
ordered filed.
Monthly statements Of fees col.
lected by county treasurer for
months of Jan. Feb. and March in
the amount of $65.24 were on mo-
tion approved and ordered filed.
On motion the quarterly report
of R E Person justice of the peace
for the quarter ending March 3lst
1911 was approved and bills re-
ported therein were allowed.
r E Person, justice fees. 3 90
John Lunas, appraiser. 2 90
Stephen Saborsky, ap-
Qr8l66T.. w
William Englin, appraiser 2 90
Application Of abatement Of
Frank Tower on the E1 Sci Ell
NE4 32-l46-82 for the year 1910
was on motion granted land was
assessed higher than adjoining
land.
Application for abatement Of
taxes of 81 E Britton on NE4 g.
147-8l for the year 1910 was on
motion granted: This land was
assessed STRUCTURES" there being
none.
Application for abatement Of
taxes Of John Satterlund on lot "a
block IL Veeders Addition was on
motion not granted.
Application for refund Of taxes
Of james Mofett was on motion
not granted.
On melton Board adjourned 70
meet at 2, O'clock ?. N: n.
2 otclocks 2 n April s, 1911,
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Henry Blessem, bill of $2.35 for
services as appraiser not allowed
having been allowed in justice
report
Herald Printing Co, sup
plies. s w
F E Funk, premimrm on
county treas bond. ...... IS co
Bessie Benn, copying seed
grain contracts ........ / 90
fHilma Anderson, copying
seed grain contracts. l co
Henrietta O'Hara, copying
seed grain contrrcts.. ! 90
Jennie Rudd, copying seed
grain contracts. ........ l 90
Bill of DR.. E L Paulson for pro-
fessional services rendered OF $IO5.
allowed at $500
w P CASTILLO, legal services State
ex rel, Atty Gennral vs. County
Commissioners Stevenson County
5000.
On motion bill of j A Amund-
son was not allowed.
Quarterly report of Chas Lauden-
beck Justice of the Peace was on
motion approved and bills reported
therein allowed.
Chas Laudenbeck, justice
Iees. ..... ......... 1o w
NJ E Miners, marshall fees 10 90
On motion application of Wenzel
Tower for abatement of taxes for
the year 1910 on SW4 sec 5 NW4
sec 8 NE4 NE4 sec 7-l48-e5 was
granted for the reason land was as
sessed higher than adjoining
lands.
Application of Christ Bussman
for abatement of taxes for the year
1910 was on motion granted. Hav-
ing no personal property at time
of assessment.
Application of D s B Johnston
Land Co for abatement Of taxes
lot 9 block 9 villege of Ruso was
on motion granted. There being
no improvements of this lot.
Application of Gust Liebelt for
abatement of taxes on lot IL block
Is Village of Max Was on motion
granted.
Application If Washburn Town.
site Company for Abatement Of
taxes for years l9O4-19O6 and 1907
on lot IL block IL Park Addition
to Washburn was on motion grant
ed. There being no Improvements
Of this lot for which they were
assessed.
Official bond and oath of Emil
Anderson additional surety for
seed grain bonds was on motion
approved and ordered filed.
Official bond and oath of o A
Oberg for assessor for LIST COM
missioners district was on motion
approved and ordered fled.
On motion the following bills
were allowed and warrants ordered
dra IN in payment of same.
Dogden News, publishing
notice teachers examina-
lion S.... ............. I'd
E O Illness, mdse fur
nished Mrs. Sherman -. IL %
Dogden News, supplies for
county supt. .......... 50 60
Herald Printing Co., sup.
plies .;...... Al W
y On motion Board adjourned to
meet at 9 O'Clock m. April 5th.
1911. .
April 5th. 1911.
Board. met pursuant to adjourn
.ment. Members present, Chair
man p @ Wright and commits
:sioner Louis Bergquist.
On motion the following bills.
wore allowed and warrsnts ordered
drawn IL payment Of the same.
Hans Hol!tah ]! y Sons, mdsy IS 85
FH LW hitl ock, jjsnitor SO 90
Adolph I acksr, recol'd ding y.
bonds and postage Il, 65 SO
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The tempera nee women "a / 81 seen, 10
5bsisns favor Of CoHans as = judge.
The case is said to be drawing Is
an4end.
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On motion official bond and
oath of w j Flynn assessor for
End commissioners district was
approved and ordered filed.
On motion quarterly report of
C F Maennel Justice or the Peace
for the quarter ending the 3lst
day of March was approved and
bills reported therein were allowed.
@ F Maennel, justice fees. '58 IS
81 0 Simon, sheriff fees. ITO go
John A. Beck, sheriff fees Z IS
John A. Beck, witness. -. 2 20
A A Sch auer, witness. 80. 8 60!
% E Bossen, witness. 900. 3 sol
e E Griffith, witness. 80. 8 go
l. o Anderson, witness. =. 8 COL
Ed Denker, witness. ..... 5 30
Jno Walton, witness. 900. 5 3Oj
Alfred Anderson, witness. 5 30
Jno A johnson, witness. 4 30
Verna johnson, witness. 4 30
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On motion quarterly report Of
Harry Carnahan Justice. of the
Peace for the quarter ending the
3lst day of March 1911 was ap-
proved and bills reported therein
were allowed.
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= e Continued On i / page fou,r.)