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The Washington herald., 1913-02-12
Anne Arundel Floats.

shaner's Flowers for Valentines.
Yiolets, orchids, roses, &c. 14th &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Gronna IS Accused

M'Ville, N. D., Feb. 24.-The Journ-
al, edited by Harry M. Case. makes
some sensational charges against U. S.
Senator A. j. Gronna. The 1912 con-
gressional directory showed that Sen.
Gronna had two messengers credited to
North Dakota, one of whom was Lii
lian M. Gronna, at s., 440 per year, and
T. E. Metcalf, at 81, 200 per year. Miss
Gronna is the daughter of the senator.
The Journal says its editor does not
know what she did to earn the $1,440,
but Editor Case insists that T. E. Met
calf, who is editor of the Observer at
Lakota, has not been to Washington
and has not performed any duties as
messenger or otherwise in that city for
the 81, 200 for which he was paid by the
federal government. In addition, It is
claimed that Metcalf has clerkship in
the state legislature while drawing
1900 per year as messenger in
Washington.
Because of the bitterness Of Nelson
county politics. the exposures by Edi-
tor Case have attracted lot of atten-
tion and the supporters of Senator
Gronna are urging him to send some
kind of an explanation that will offset
the charges made by Case.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28

the Rec tribe, Louis Baker, the Man
dan tribe, Joseph Packinau and Drags
Wolf Of the Gros Ventres tribe.
The Indians are in Washington to Sc
cure adjustment of several differences
that have arisen in connection with the
opening Of the reservation for settle
ment. The construction that the de-
partment is placing on the treaty is
not what the Indians had looked for
and they are sending these representa-
tives. to Washington so as to deal first
hand with the heads of the Indian de-
partment.
There are also several old matters
that have been pending for years that
it is desired to have cleared up.
It is contended by the Indians that
under an executive order by President
Grant in 1870, 10.5OO square miles were
taken from them and given to the
Great Northern railroad as grant, and
that only about 1900 square miles of
land was given in exchange.
The Indians also will seek to have
approximately 10000 acres of Fort
Berthold land retained from entry be-
cause of classification as coal lands op-
ened to settlement.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Stoeker Disposes Of Stock

E. C. Stocker, one of Wilton's lead.
ing business men, has disposed of his
entire stock of merchandise to the Jahl
Eastman Mercantile Company and the
Wilton Mercantile Company. The deal
was closed Saturday night and both
concerns are at present transferring
their newly acquired stock of goods to
their respective stores.
Mr.. Stocker has been in the mercan-
tile business in Wilton for about three
years and has enjoyed a most profitable
patronage.
Owing to the fact that he will take
up his duties as auditor of Mclean
county on April l, Mr.. Stocker decided
to dispose of his Wilton business al
this time.
He and his wife will make their home
at the county seat during his term of
Office. They have been residents OF
Wilton for more than ten years and
their departure is distinct loss to the
community, At the present time Mr..
Stocker is holding the position of may
or of Wilton, having been elected tc
this important position last spring.
Wilton News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Taxes Too aigh

Taxes are getting SO you will notice
them in all parts Of the state and Kid
der, while in better shape than many
counties, is now raising lot of money
out of the sweat of your brow and the
wear and tear of your coupon shares.
One concern in town paid considerably
over seven hundred dollars this year.
There is good sized amount Of delin-
quent personal tax which will be col
lected by distraint if signs do not fail.
When you get caught in this sling you
will probably take thought on voting
on some matters next time, where there
is probability of your vote going to
increase taxes. There should be no
legitimate complaint about needed inn
provements, or measures, but inquest
ionably great deal of expense is creat-
ed which is needless or from which the
public and the individuals do not get as
much benefit as they should. Steele
Ozone.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Isolated Tracts

The register and receiver of the
Dickinson U. S. land Office have re-
Gently been advised of several changes
in the rules and regulations under which
isolated tracts Of public land may be
bought. One important change is that
the applicant for such land must deposit
$1.26 an acre and if within the railroad
grant, $3.50 per acre, with the local
land office for each acre that he wishes
to isolate, same to be returned to him
if he is not the successful bidder.
Another new provision is that an ap-
plicant for an isolated tract must be q
native born or naturalized citizen of the
United States. The land also is open to
entry up until the date of sale to any
person qualified to make an entry under
the public land laws. Hence the man
who deposited the money might be out
his publication fees, etc., at the last
day on account of some party who
wanted the tract as a homestead.
1t would seem as though the new
rulings might work against the man of
very limited means as he might not be
able to advance the $1.25 or $3.50 per
acre as now required. Dickinson Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Only Seven More
Days Of Hard Work
Members Of Legislature VIII Be
Kept Busy Until the Last If Bills
are Cleared Up

Things have been exciting in Bis
marck this week. Ben j. Ness former
ly in the drug business in Devils Lake,
was arrested Tuesday charged with an
attempt to bribe Representative Divet
of Richland county and Twitchell of
Cass county. The anti-snuff bill is at
the bottom of the affair and it is said
that three officials, high in the council
of the American Tobacco Co., are in
Bismarck.
The bill providing that county COM
missioners may be elected by the ell
ectors of the entire county was indef-
nitely postponed.
The bill that was to prohibit dancing
in elementary and high schools was
killed in the senate.
The bill extending the term of Office
of the governor from two to four years,
and providing for the appointment of
certain officers was indefinitely post
poned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Facts About the Penitentiary

Few North Dakotans realize that the
biggest manufacturing enterprise in
the state is located in Grove, Burleigh
County. This manufacturing plant is a
twine and cordage plant operated by
the inmates of the state penltentiary.
There are at present 167 inmates in
the penitentiary. Brick making, farm
operations and the running of the twine
factory are the main occupations. In
1912, 3,1l9,5O0 pounds Of twine was
sold by the penitentiary to the farmers
of the state. Forty-six occupations are
represented among the inmates with
laborers leading by large margin, due
undoubtedly to the number of transient
laborers that visit the state.
Statistics covering two year period
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
North Line IN Bad Shape

The recent spring-like weather has
wrought havoc on stretch of the north
line about As miles out, in the Ft. Clark
and Mandan Lake vicinity. This place
has always been an unsafe one, the
smallest amount of water seriously
damaging the roadbed and causing
landslides.
The water running the past few days
has put the roadbed in pretty bad
shape, and Roadmaster Sponsel went
up to Ft. Clark Wednesday to look into
the matter. The report has come down
that there was even water on the track,
but that has not been verified-at least
there was not enough to threaten any
more damage than was already DONE
Mandan News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Malcolm CORRESPONDENCE

A dance was given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Vedo last Friday even
ing. Quite a large crowd was present.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Olson spent Sun
day afternoon with Nels Olson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norland are the proud
parents of baby girl born on Monday
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Reuter- gave a
dinner for few of their friends and
relatives on Sunday.
Jacob Portland returned to his home
again Friday after spending q few days
at Beach, N. D., looking over the
country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Tong. went to
Coleharbor Wednesday and took the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Conkling Correspondence

Harry Scholl, who has been visiting
in Iowa for several months, returned
home last Thursday. He had the mis-
fortune to have his limb broken this
fall, but is again able to walk without
the aid of crutches.
Misses Hilda, Edna and Blanche
Gustafson spent few days with their
sister Mrs. Ralph Roe, this week.
Miss Dora Carlson of Washburn, is
visiting at the Slagg home this week.
Ed Furst and Leo Slagg were Wash
burn visitors Saturday.
Thure Luthander, Henry Barlow,
Ernest Slagg and Chas. Thompson, Jr.,
spent Sunday at the Partridge home.
Large crowds are attending the re-
vival meetings which are being carried
on at the school house.
Lester Caldwell of Coleharbor is
visiting Guy Roe, this week.
Earl Slagg Of Garrison is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mr.. Joe Slagg, this
week.
Mrs. Ed. Furst was i'll the first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Slagg xattended
church services in town Sunday even
ing.
Otto Thompson spent Sunday with
Edw. Grochard.
The revival meetings are being con-
tinued this week.
Harold Slagg returned home from
Garrison where he has been visiting his
brothers.
Fred Hoover is to have a sale March
3. He expects to leave the last Of
May for Europe where he will spend
several months visiting the different
countries and also visiting relatives in
Sweden.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Thought It Only Bad WHISKY

There is at least one man in this
vicinity who will in the future be very
careful in enjoying ''treat" when a
friend ''sets 'em up" The other day
q young man purchased a small quantity
Of ''unsaleable liquid' and hid it care
fully under the mattress in his bed.
A short time afterwards he called in q
friend to share his joys. The contents
of the bottles did not seem as juicy as
when hidden away 80 it was thought
they needed a little thawing out. They
were placed in pail hot water and
put on the stove, the fire was replenish-
ed and the two sat down to wait results.
Every once in while the bottles were
inspected but the fluid did not seem to
thaw. Finally thesguest decided It was
..too long between drinks and helped
himself. His friend asked him how he
liked;it and be said it was alright. He
continued to think so until about the
middle Of the night when it became
almost necessary to send for doctor.
The next morning the contents Of the
bottles were examined and found to
contain lubricating oil-the prank Of a
would-be joker. Evidently the people
here are used 70 such poor whiskey
they do not know when they are given
something else.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28

show that most crimes are committed
between the ages of 1s and % years,
81 per cent of the inmates in the period
entering the penitentiary at those ages.
TMrty-two per cent of the convictions
in the state during that time were for
grand larceny with robbery and burglary
in the second degree nextin Importance.
A motion picture machine has been
installed and at various times during
the past year, the inmates have enjoyed
the movies. Reading matter is fur
nished by library of 1900 volumes
and the life of convicts is made as
pleasant as possible consistent with
the rigorous rules which necessarily
must govern the institution.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
viii Advertise the State

To stem the tide of emigration to
Canada and increase the flow of immi-
grafton to North Dakota by the forma-
tion of an efficient publicity and immi-
grafton commission is the purpose of q
bill introduced in the house of repre-
sentatives by Rep. Owens of Williams
county. This bill which is the result of
action by the Williston Commercial
club provides for the appointment by
the governor of commission of three
representatives, one from each congress
sional district. This commission shall
have the power to employ secretary
at salary not exceeding $500 year.
1t is probable that the chief duties of
publicity would devolve upon the Sec
retary and the selection of a compe-
tent man for that position will be one
of the chief duties of the commission.
The men behind the movement real
ize that with Canada spending vast
sums every year in advertising her re-
sources. with Montana, Minnesota and
South Dakota all carrying on more ex-
tensive campaigns than this state, it is
up to North Dakota to get some effici-
ent method Of placing the wonderful
advantages before the people of the
country generally. In is particularly
necessary that the Canadian northwest
be met on its own ground and that
publicity be opposed by equally effect
ivepublicity. Such commission as the
one authorized by this bill would re-
ceive the support of people all over the
state because it would be representa-
tive and splendid results would be pos
sible with this united support.
The duties of the commission would
be to have charge of all state publici-
ty to have charge Of all exhibits to be
made outside the state and it makes it
the duty of officers to furnish informa-
tion to the commission.
The measure has been framed with
and idea Of getting results and if passed
will mean much to the state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Sheridan County
Has Big Problem
Two Boards Of County Commission
ers Both Believe They Are
Qualified for Office

The trial of the two boards of county
commissioners of Sheridan county will
take place on the second Tuesday in
March.
Each of the boards are holding regu-
lar sessions at the county seat, McClus-
ky. Both boards meet each month.
The auditor has refused to serve on
either board. The boards allow bills,
transact all kinds of county business,
and then the auditor refuses to certify
to the proceedings.
The mixup is a peculiar one. When
Sheridan county was organized out of
this county three years ago, the gov
ernor appointed three men as county
commissioners to serve until the next
general election. In 1910 the three
men were elected by the people, sup
posedly for the regulation four year
terms But last year three other men
circulated petitions asking that their
names be placed on the ballot. The
auditor put the names on and the men
received few votes each. AS they
were the only candidates of course,
they received majority and were de-
clared elected by the official canvass
ing board and certificates of election
were issued to the men by the auditor.
The old board paid no attention to the
matter until the new members present
ed themselves, took the oath of Office
and submitted properly executed bonds.
The old board maintains that its men,
bers are elected to serve until Jan. l,
1915, and that there was no vacancy to
be filled at the last election and that
the insertion of the names Of the can
didates was entirely irregular.
The new board has started three act
ions against the old board in mandamus
to compel the old board and the county
auditor to recognize them as the legal
board.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Webb Bill Passed

The Webb bill, giving the states
police power over shipments of intoxica-
ting liquors into their borders, was re-
passed by the house of representatives.
This action was due to the fact that the
senate had converted the bill into
measure of its own instead of the Ken
n-Sanders bill, thus making it tech
nically necessary for the lower house to
repass the bill. Both in the senate and
house the measure was finally disposed
ofsby via voce vote. Only the sigma
ture of President Taft is now needed,
and this is assured. The new act will
become the law of the land at an early
dag.
This law will enable the dry states to
enforce their prohibition laws. 1t will
not only do this, but it will likewise
destroy one of the most plausible argu-
ments employed against the policy of
forbidding the liquor traffic, as argu-
ment which has been hard to successfully
refute. The contention of opponents
of state prohibition has been that pro-
hibition would not prohibit so long as
the interstate federal laws permitted
shipment of liquors from one state
into the dry territory of another state,
and the fact is that such conditions,
made SO by the existing federal laws,
have rendered it very difficult for the
dry states to prevent the liquor traffic,
but with the Webb law in force outside
shipments will in alarge measure cease,
and it will be much easier for state pro-
hibition laws to be enforced.
The passage of this bill will not only
meet the approval of the prohibitionists
and temperance advocates, but it will
likewise please large number who
have heretofore opposed the temperance
law on the ground that they could not
be generally and successfully enforced,
for it will be conceded that this federal
statute is one of the most deadly blows
the liquor traffic has ever received
Forum.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Real Estate Transfers

Emmett Chambers to Carl Thomp
son, $500, NE 7-150-S6.
Thad T. Doty to VIM. J. Powell
$1,000, Sc '12-149-84.,aS~-r
A. N. Muzzy to Digen and Hyland
$500, NV 10-145-84.
Missouri Slope Land Co. to C. A. An
derson, $2640, NE 6-147-85.
H. I. Collens to Robert Bently, $1,000
NV 8-148-83.
Chas. w. Cannon to H. j. Gronberg
$1,000, 81 NV 15-146-82.
Thos. A. Rice to John G. Singer,
$500. Lots / and 2-6-l45-79.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
train for Whitland and Detroit, Mimi,
where they will visit with friends and
relatives.
Twenty Years Ago

Major Murphy and wife came down
from F't. Berthold Monday enroute to
the capital city.
w. E. Low, treasurer of the Third
House, came up from Bismarck this
afternoon. He says that he is on a
collecting tour as the treasury just now
is very slim.
Editor Copeland of the Washburn
Leader has been elected squatter gov
ernor. The historic and poetic Hanni-
fin is now an old edition.
Work on the 500 extension to the
Canadian Pacific is now suspended ON
account of the frozen ground. The ex-
tension will cross the line into Canada
about eight miles northwest of Minot.
There were 800 delegates in attend
ance at the good roads convention in
St. Paul Wednesday.
Some of the county officers in Nc
Lean county in 1893 were Frank B.
Wells, auditor; T. ]. Haugeberg. treas
urer; L. M. Wallin, Judge and O. B.
Wing, commissioner.
The county commissioners authorized
the auditor to instruct the road super
visions to do no more work on the roads
than is necessary, beyond using the
road poll tax thereon.
There are 253 children of school age
in Mclean county, an increase of -
since the last enumeration.
The Washburn postoffice has been
made money order house.
A bill has been introduced to abolish
the law known as the "herd law"
Axel Johnson, Fred Merry, A. H.
Wahl, and OLAF Berquam lost part of
their crops last year by hail and the
losses have just been adjusted by the
hail insurance companies.
A bill has been passed providing for
the completion of the south wing of the
state capitol building. This will mean
the completion of the $500" to Bis
marck and the. extension to the coal
fields of Mclean county.
Those who proved up on homesteads
this week were Bruce T. Tower, H. H.
Rohrer and T. L. Britton.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28

No has accomplished great things who hasn't
first accomplished great many little things. great
is naturally and inevitably the result of many little
An accumulation of many little enables
to make giant strides later doesn't do any
thing great in day; commit great crime.
who robs the cash box doesn't often do it impulse;
he has been allowing evil thoughts to accumulate in his
mind little by little, until he overpowered Just
little drops Of make the ocean, the little
of today fitting by and by
-"Ready Money"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Marriage licenses. Issued

During the month of February mar
riage licenses were issued to the fol-
lowing: Jake Finkbinder and Rose
Reap, Max; Jake P. Mittleder, WASH
burn and Lena Fix, Sawyer; Ben Mon
son and Mabel A. jacobson. Max; Jake
Basaraba and Elizabeth Gregoryk,
Wilton and Robert w. Gill and Mrs.
Ellen Lyple, Wilton.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28
Indians ii Washington

a delegation Of Indians representing
the three tribes on the Fort Berthold5
reservation are in Washington in con-.
ference with President Taft and the
Indian department. The delegation
consists Of John Young, representing
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-28

w. H. Taft has only four more
dsys to serve as president Of the United
States.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
TAXlCEB S.
HOTELS.
PEACHTREE INN

THE BEST or THEM STOP AT THE
EAL HOTEL, AZ to So DECATUR ST:
CENTER OF CITY; 25c AND UP A
DAY: 81 so AND UP PER WEEK.
ATT MIA PHONE o616
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
AGENTS AND statesmen
WANTED.

ANTED-Salesman to handle adver-
Using speciality on road; big money
for right men. Call to 10 Sunday
A. j. Hart Piedmont Hotel.
WANTED-Men and women agents;
new line; big commission. Select your
territory and begin at once. Huse Com.
pany. $50 Temple Court Building, At
lanta.
WANTED-S afesmen for SKA1 soaps.
Don't miss this opportunity to secure
the selling right for these well known
soaps Experience not necessary. You
can devote your entire time or handle
as side line. Write for our offer. Ad-
dress Skat, Hartford, Conn.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
STrDIO-

BEST equipped commercial, with or
without expert manager; sacrifice for
quick sale. Bargain, Box !, American,
NICELY furnished rooming house, in
good location, wishes to sell furniture
and transfer lease. K. F. F., care Geor-
gian.
FOR SALE-House and lot and stock
OF goods, $500 cash sales monthly;
growing town. Come see owner quick;
leaving State, l.. a. Boughton. Perry,
Ga
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25


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