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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13

cook the majors back again. Yes, /
gave him the message. Surprised
Well, you never know whether e is OF
g isn't, But, lawd, Maryi think otel.
lin i'm, the major, not to seek out 'er,
which 'as gone to be governess!"
AN after'er pacin' off Mr.. Reginald,
the stuck-up piece" said Mary, who
had sweetheart Of her own she thought
the world of.
The weeks slipped into months, and
the months numbered eighteen before
saw Josepha again.
She was ill, and wrote for me to come
to her. No. 6 Beverly square was the
address, and the neighborhood was most
aristocratic. No. 6 was an imposing
stone house of the mausoleum type.
In answer to my ring there appeared an
undersized footman, whose gravity OF
demeanor carried out the funereal idea
suggested by the house itself. Untold
millions could not have tempted him to
smile. ..
He went off with my card, and by and
by Josepha-or her ghost-trailed down
the stairs. To give you an idea of how
weak she was, let me tell you that
there were two tears in her eyes when
took her hands. Josepha, and Josepha
reduced to womanly tears. It was diff
ficult to reconcile the two.
1 saw my chance and took advantage
of it. Now, while she was unfit for
work, homesick and needing q change,
she must make Durand visit. Mrs.
Marwood knew how to make my guests
comfortable, and nothing would suit
me better.
L listened to no remonstrances, and
when she had consented I put an end
to the last "but" with a sly hint that she
had better improve the present oppor-
tunity to visit her old home, for the old
gentleman who had bought it intended
to dispose of it soon.
I bore Josepha away on the 5 o'clock
train, much to the disgust of my lady,
who was losing a governess such as
Beverly square should not soon again
see.
The quiet and the change did work q
wonderful change. Josepha in a fort
night was almost herself, and queened
it over me in her own delightful way.
She began to talk of going back to
London again, and one afternoon asked
for the keys to the place.
I had made my plans to head her of,
but this time I sent no kilograms. I
simply waited until the afternoon sun
was low, and then 1 followed her.
Ifound her, as I knew I should, be-
fore her fathers portrait. Her head
was thrown back, her face uplifted, her
hands thrown behind her.
"Josepha," I said, speaking as
naturally as Icould-I had a most ex-
asperating lump in my throat ''tle
wedding for which this house was de-
signed a gift never came off. The old
fellow doesn't know what to do with it,
and, in fine, says if You will take it back
-and-llimself into the bargain, he'll
be no end obliged"
Her eyes Lit up, the loveliest color
came to her cheek. I kissed her, for I
saw I might. And when the first stars
came out we walked together through
the fields and our troth was plighted.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13

A Bill was introduced by senator Morgan
to revise and amend the act of congress to
promote telegraphic communication between
America and Asia Itauthorizes certain named
persons. residents Of California, New York and
Pennsylvania, to construct and maintains . telo
graph or cable line between the Pacific coas
Of the United States and the coast Of Asia, the
work to be commenced within three year,
from the passage Of the act
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
Suicide Because Of sI,ortness.


MITCHELL, Oak, Special Telegram, Feb. G.
Word has just reached here of the death by
suicide of A J. Brown, of Mabott L Brown,
Mount Vernon, whose store building and
stock were burned Monday morning. Brown
left home Wednesday morning on pretcnse
OF going into the country to collect some
money. He drove to Grand View, Douglas
county, and purchased poison at the drug
store, saying he wished to kill dog. He
went to his room in hotel and took the
poison His groans alarmed the inmates of
the house, and the room was broken into and
everything possible done to save the life of
the miserable man. but 1t was too late. He
died last night The business Of the firm was
In very bad condition. and Brown, who was
agent for Bassett, Hunting l. Co, grain
dealers, was $500 short in his accounts The
subsequent developments have also aroused
suspicion in regard to the origin of the fire.
Brown was thirty years Of age, and leaves q
wife and one child His wife is daughter
OF tho other member of the firm.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13

Offering prizes for original scientific
work has of late years gained consider
able popularity, especially in France.
The most valuable one now offered con-
sists of $4,000 francs for discovery
Witch shall enable electricity to be sp.
piled economically, either as source Of
heat, light, chemical action, mechanical
power, or as q means of transmitting in
telligence. The competition is open to
all nationalities, and tile prize will be
awarded in December, 1887, thus Civ
ing inventors ample time to work on
the problem,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
sUIlllI II NEWS " TIR WEEK,
13sdak sl,srs Arraae,,ea,


NHW YoRx, Feb GA large numbsr Of
dyhamtters in attendance at tho tomba
police oouxt to-day to so the atraiRnment
Of 3ichatd Short, who committed an assault
On Capt Phelan Phelan was brought from
the hospital, entered the court room, and
took . position before Judge Patterson.
fhelan was pale and thin, his left arm hung
tn aaing: He made IN afadavit charging
Ghort with stabbing him.
ssaited your inquired Justice Patterson Of
:, ,.That Il the man.. he replied. pointing a.
shall hold You for examination, Short, un-
der 1900 bail, said tho judge TO the prisoner.
Judge, :should like TO ask for the protection
Phsian With shoW Of hestsncy. =. sTdo not feel
ssle from the attacks Of that man, pointing to
,,ss :% ;sst se si!s y. yop bod.
II yon Eiye me the privilege Of carrying wesp-
o9s Loan defend myself. replied the captain
Apply 70 tho police: they WIN grant you per-
The sergeant Of the police court squad was
determined to see that Capt Phelan got
nome IN safety, 90 he sent two police officers
e body guard - the captain and his wife.
Ihe examination will take place tomorrow.
DID HE HELP Kill CAvENDIsH?
An oMctal at the Tombs says scotland
Yard Detectives have been in the prison, and
tho features OF Short we're scanned with .
view to Identifying him as one of tho princi-
pals IN outrages in Ireland It is even
said that Short was engaged In the Phoenix
Park murder. 1t Is said certain that the
British government has evidence proving his
connection with crimes in Ireland before he
ned to this country, and that an attempt will
be made to secure evidence for the purpose
OF having him extradited
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
A conxre..ion.l Novelist

Washington Special: Months ago fugitive
paragraphs In the newspapers stated that
Congressman N. A. Foran Of Cleveland. Ohio.
was engaged in writing novel in answer tn
The Breadwinners." When .The Money
Makers made its appearance last week, its
antnorship was At once attributed to Mr. Foran
chat he did not write 1t. He said that he had
written novel replying to .The Breadwinners. .
end tnat 1t was nearly ready for the printers.
to revise portions of IT, He expects to have Il
Published within few months. He says there
U no similarity between The Money Makers.
md his book he has endcavored to present ths
oase Of the real breadwinners, the men ~
women who toll At the loom and the f6fnaoa
One chapter describes laborinR mems upfine
troops, during which the latter fire upon the
With deadly effect: He has about two hundred
pages Of manuscript. which will make an ordi-
nary volume VI half that number Of pages,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13

1t is not so much rich food as fire.
quent changes in food that keep stock
healthy and thriving in cold weather.
Roots of various kinds, provender,
meal, wheat shorts may follow each
other to good advantage, but don't omit
salt,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
Tho wrixht InvestIe.tiop.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-F. Legate of Lesv-
enworth appeared to-day before the sub
COMMITTEES investigating the conduct Of
aohed by Representative Foliett relative to
9 conversation with r. c. Kerenes Of St
Louis, wherein the latter informed Le
gate of an arrangement to kill Ger
tain prominent Democrats of Cincin-
naa they figured too conspicuously cleo
70 the question was sustained and the wit
ness was discharged Chairman Springer
then announced the testimony in this inves-
dgation closed. Two reports will be made,
majority report by Springer and Van Al
Republican Stewart. in his minority report
VIII say the October election in Ohio was q
TAR one Springer and Van Alstyne have
not yet agreed upon the character Of their
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
Tho Pension Fec Bin.

WASHINGTON, Feb e.-The bill To- regulate
the fees of pension agents, as it possed the
senate, provides:
No fec greater than $40 shall be received by
pension claim agents. except that, under special
missioner of pensions, contf9 = - ray
be made between applicants, ~ Y 1lts
tor fee not exceeding $25 ~ =
claim seents Of more than d. - - "a
between June 20 1873, and p El06e I'D
prohibattng government pen IN
claims. even in cases of new c.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
r..t,. WIN No. b.

WAsHNaToN, Feb 6.-ThS IeHa ~
egation has united in recoms - aiSeil -
ident to appoint Gen. TuttaeaSeSsIsUs tsS-
ernor Of Wyoming, to success N01 Anse
Of lows, deceased This mi q H1S
Tut&le's behalf was inaugur 1l ~
knowledge. the object bein& 3e
6rst intimation in the shapeS q
ment to the governorship - e
the movement is uncertain, So
applicants have entered tho "A So
president has not signifed r
the matter
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13

About 400 men will soon be given employ.
mont ct the blast furnaces Of the South Chicago
rolling mills It is expected the furnaces VIII
bo blown in some time soon.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
A WIsconsin Parr,c,de.

~ WIec0ost0 kofftCl00s
THORPE, Wis, Feb. Civilian Wright,
chairman Of the town board of Thorpe, was
shot and instantly killed, Wednesday, BY his
son Robert, oged twenty. The old man had
been drinking very hard for the past week
and been coming home every night and ter
rorizing his family by threatening to kill
them When he came home Wednesday
night Bob was in bed upstairs and his
mother was away from home His father
commenced abusing the children and threat
Ing their lives He asked where Bob was,
and being informed he was upstairs. SAID he
was going to kill him. Bob, hearing this,
slipped down stairs, and while his father was
In the act Of reaching behind the stove for
an axe, shot him with q rifle through the
window; The ball struck him in the small
OF the back and came out near the collar
bone The old man turned and opened the
door, and started toward his son, who fired
again, the ball entering nearly the same
place as before, but coming out at the breast
He died In few m0,nenta Bob was arrested
and taken before the Justice court, and his
tEtal POSTPONED until Feb is. He was taken
sb Wellsvtlle and lodged in jail to await trial.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
Whist TIE 1ratish lGiais = ~, !.

The Washington Critic pripS = interview
with Nr. West, the Bridsh Minister, who is 10
ported % having said:
.1 can only look upopGen. Gordon's misfor-
tune ssa temporary oaeck to the expedition
into the soudan. Thefall of Khartoum has Of
course demonatq1osf fact that our forces
were ~ shat Gen. Wolseley
made osing that he could
do the VI = embarked with the
troops st II 10 unfortunate,
too, that ADd the strength of the
ssWhat - u ASnow.'
.Do ju - mt to odo-conquer the
rebels ini
.That - feinforcements, will il
not." e "a
''Oh, - 60 Neley will be reinforced
at once, A4Aep oceed to carry out his
mission.
A state lvention is called at
kinnea:: S s5s
Iowa Seft the prohibition law
Presid - eyand visited New York
city snda - Il Jpple
JOSEPH M, Il Pssi grocer, assigned with
debts Of sbouxs COO Assess $500
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13

Wendell Philips, though . lawyer, 10
said to have never tried but one case in
court.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13

osAA SAsAo9 " AAAo oVSl1A 4u1utioB II VOL e8 Dy
his professional skill, and La Crosse will sin.
cerely regret his loss. No man has done more
70 advertise this city during the past few year,
than he. St Paul gains what We iose-s thor
ongh physician and surgeon, kindly, energet-
ic, honorable man, one of the warmest of per.
sonal friends, and an enemy to be avoided.
The funeral Of Rev. John W. Nealis from 81
Josephs church was one of the largest attend
cd ever held in St Paul Mass was celebrated.
with Father Gallagher as ascelebrant, Father Ken.
ney. deacon, Father Danahey subdeacon, and
Father Bryne master Of ceremony. The ser
mon was by Father Stanley, Of the cathedral
sbsolution assisted by Father Ravoux vicar
general, and Father James McGolrick. The
eight pallbesrers were priests, being Fathers
Cotter, Hurley, Cauley, Braun, Rordan, Bren-
nan, Cristy aud McGolrick
There is going to be row In the Canadian
senate on the 18th inst It is all about pic
ture. The recent president Of the senate, Sir
David Macpherson, got painting taken Of
himself, rs is the custom, for the purpose of
hanging up with other speakers in the corri-
dors OF the senate chamber The legislature
allowed $4GO for this, but Sir David, paying
the difference out Of his own pocket, obtained
q picture three times the size Of the others for
t2,OOO, going to England to sit to an artist
senator Alexander is now on the war path af-
ter Sir David He has placed notation on the
order paper to the effect that owing to the epor-
nifty OF the size Of the picture and its ununi-
fornity with the others, he will move for its
Iom0val as it tends to bring public derision up.
on that branch Of the legislature.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-13
JOB DEPARTMENT.
THE PIONEER EXPRESS
Job Departments

10 complete, and we'll supplied with latsst styseD
OF tvpA Our priees are - low - aSe Co.
sisteut with . legitimate businesA
We keep constantly on hand large and yshen
ssoss q isstss hssds. .ots hssaA ~ h:ads.
cards, shipping tags. lAbelA snvsloDeA ball pro.
grammos, etc. which enables 10 10 do ell kinda oe
commercial printiag. both plata and ofnansatal
on short notice.
We keen % hand fun line q Lasal D,aaks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-26
aS}gg'z =E6
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Preparing for War.

LONDON, Mar .26.-The army of Bombay
active service. The government is consd-
ering the proposals which Russia has made
to Turkey in regard to forming an alliance.
The Standard is still hopeful of peace. 1t
says Russias finances are unable to bear the
strain of q war; that no power except Ger
many is able or willing to supply loan to
Russia and that it is doubtful whether even
Germany could do go. The preparations
for war continue with great activity. Or
ders have been sent to Portsmouth TO put
the steel dispatch vessel Mercury, 10 guns,
in readiness for immediate service. 1t is
stated that the armor plated turret ships,
Devastation and COLOSSUS, and the corvette
Bacehante, together with the troop-shlp
O:ontes, are also under preparations for
sea. Orders have likewise been sent 10 the
armories throughout the kingdom to return
Immediately to the Tower of London all the
Martini Henry r.Ass which they have in
stock. The object in having them sent to
the Tower is that they may be inspected af-
ter which they will be dispatched to India.
Fourteen thousand rifles now at Portsmouth
will be forwarded 10 India tomorrow. Or
ders have also been received at Portsmouth
directing That the composite sloop Cormor-
ant, should be made ready for sea. The
Queen has sent a message to the House OF
Commons calling out the British reserves
and the British militia for permanent SER
vice. Reports are current at Aldershot that
orders have been received there providing
for the raising Of $1,000 troops for India.
One battery of horse artillery will proceed
from Wnowich to India Immediately. The
government of Burmah is sending thou
sand caluels to India to be employed in the
transport service on the frontier Of Afghan
istan by Gen. Stewart, the British comman
der
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-26
The Madison Mystery.

Aaron Watkins, q colofel plasterer, who
lives about three hundred yards from Reser
volr street, says that on Friday night, 18th
March, he heard the bells strike 10 O'Clock
About half an hour afterwards he heard tho
screams of a woman in the direction Of the
reservoir. Watkins said he started to 90 n
the reservoir, but after gettinga short dis
lance became frightened and turned back
The three men nearest the scene Of death
were MIR. l.. w. Rose, keeper Of the rcser
volr, Mr. Archer, who sleeps in one Of the
hospital buildings, and Mr.. Cooke, who
keeps store at the corner Of Ashland aud
Reservoir streets. None Of these heard aYy
cutlery. Mr. Cooke was awake until lisa
O'Clock waiting for the arrival Of friend,
ard several persons were with hi.n il. rs
store for the most of the time
1t is said that the deceased had written To-
the prisoner that unless be, by marriage re.
paired the wrong he bad zone her. he
would write to their aunt thIr- Tun-iaH
and tell her the whole story Of lie crim.rmi
connection.
Miss Madison and her cousin. Thnma- =.
Cluverius, were co heirs under will 10 b..
estate of an uncle in King and Queen coun-
~, uoN III p'SSt~Sioli VI -hlS. NfSIGl!. -
whose house Cluverlns was arrested.
Miss Madison, when she went TO Rirh
mond, had one or more rings on her hand.
There were none found when the body was
taken out Of the reservoir. She had at
least 50 80 in money when she left Miiboro'.
Not cent was found on her person, AID
she did not pay her bill at the MOTEL.
Cluvelius lrit the Davis House between
5 and o'clock Il. IN. aud went to the York
River depot, where he sat in the office for
an hour waiting for the train which left nj
7:l5. In the depot, waiting for the train
and On the train, the demeanor Of the prs-
oner was quiet. He attracted no attention !,
no more than any other passenger, of whom
there were less than halfa Dozen
Commonweallh's Attorney w. R. Aylett
of King William county, has been employed
by the relatives ard friends of Miss Madl
son to assist in the prosecution of the casa
The coiored boy who carried Cluveriu,'s
note TO Miss Madison at the American Hotei
has not yet been found, though diligent
search has been made for him.
The prisoner keeps in good spirits has
fine appetite, and is in line condition in all
respects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-26
More Riotous Scenes.

VIENNA, March 26.-The riotous scenes
in the Austrian Chamber Of Representatives,
which were begun last Wednesday, cuImi-
mated yesterday in disturbance which
called for active intervention by the police.
A large number Of students took possession
OF the galleries and repeatedly interrupted
the proceedings with shouts of "Down with
the Jew president!' Down with the rail
way Jews !" "Hurrah for the anti.Semet.
ics p! Business was stopped and the presl-
dent ordered the galleries to be cleared. II
was necessary to bring in large force Of
police before this could be accomplished.
The rioters fought desperately, but were
finally elected one by one, by the police and
most of them were locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-26
The MARYLAND GoyernorshiD,

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 26.-Gov. Lloyd
arrived here this morning. He will take
possession of the Office of Governor to-day,
and Gov. McLane will qualify as Minister
to France in Washington tomorrow.
Since the above dispatch was sent q diff
fculty has arisen as to the right of Mr..
Lloyd to succeed to the gubernatoriai Office
The opinion of the attorney general is that
when Gov. McLane qualities as Minister to
France the Office of Governor Of Maryland
will be vacant. To. morrow will determine
the situation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-26
The War in Egypt

SUAKIM, March 26-As soon as the
British evacuated Hasheen the rebels took
possession of the place and fired at the re.
firing British. The Arabs refrained from
further attacks. The occupation ct Has
heen is now admitted TO have been mis-
take. 1t has served no useful purpose. The
convoy work is telling severely on the
troops, many of whom are sick. Osman
Digna, on Sunday, ordered his troops to
advance on Suakim after the slaughter Of
the British. 1t is now stated that il will
be impossible to attack Tamai on Friday
owing to the difficulty of obtaining a sup
p,E of water. A convoy of the Grenadier
Guards, under command Of Gen. Graham,
accompanied the Shropshire, Surrey and
Sikhs (Indian) regiments this morning on
their departure for Tamai as far as General
McNeil's zereba. The start was made at
7o'clock. The zereba was reached with II
loss Of but three meu, who were wounded
in fight on the way. Il force Of Arabs
rushed on the troops. The latter at once
formed square The Arabs recklcssIy
charged upon this with such impetuosiiy
that they got within twenty yards oft
They were repulsed with a. loss of 100 killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Ann Bell, wife of Major 81. M. Bell
of Staunton, died suddenly Saturday.
R. J. Farrar, of Orange county, has lost
within the last six weeks $50 old sheep and
100 lambs from eating ivy.
The Shenandoah County Bank, at Wood.
stock, which suspended business last week,
will resume operations in day or two.
The Staunton Spectator favors the nomi.
nation of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee as the demo.
cratic candidate for Governor of Virginia.
The new astronomical observatory of the
University of Virginia will be opened with
appropriate ceremonies early next month.
A public meeting to aid in the improve
ment and extension of the Washington,
Ohio and Western Railroad, is to be held at
the Court House, in Leesburg, at 2 o'clock,
on the 31st instant
Col. E. B. Tucker, prominent citizen of
Brunswick county, died last Monday, aged
Is years. He was one of the largest land
owners in the Southside, leaving an estate
of nearly eight thousand acres.
Two spans of the trestling at Dry Run, on
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, were de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. Until the neces-
sary repairs can be made passengers and
baggage are being transferred.
A Eovement is on foot for the general re-
of the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road Company. At meeting of the heay-
lest holders of the bonds in Philadelphia on
Monday, instructions were given for the ap-
pointment OF committee to examine the
a fairs of the road, and to determine what
course should be adopted to insure the in
terests of the boudholders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-26

MATCHING CHICKENS. -Fannie Field, in
the Prairie Farmer, tells how to make an
egg tester: Get or make wooden box
large enough to hold small kerosene lamp
Cut IL hole in the bottom as large as the top
Of The lamp chimney, and in one side make
hole about the shape and size of an egg
Set the lamp on Il table, place the box,
bottom side UP, over the lamp, partially
darken the room, take The eggs one at
tme, between the thumb and forefnger,
aud hold them between the eye and egg
shaped opening in the side of The box.
The barren eggs will look light and nearly
clear; the fertile ones will at the fourth or
fifth day show dark spot, from which the
tiny red veins radiate in different direc-
tonsn