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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10
ofFIcIAL DIRECTORY.

Delegate In Congress A. clifford, Canton.
.Govsrnor-G. A. Pierce, Yankton.
Attorney General lsoiaE Rlcl, Flandreau.
0ecretafy-g. b. Teller Bismarck.
1uditor-E. W. Caldwell, Sioux Fall.
TreAsufer-y, W. Raymond, Bismarck.
oupt Pub ustruction-A.6h afidan Jones Olivet
A.. sqg. Public instruction. ]. W. cowsn' VAL
surveyor . aeneral- Cortes Fessenden, Bismasck
judge Dist. Court (Sd dist. eS. A. Hudson, Fargo
CLERK Dist Court-Augustus Short, Pembina.
US. CUSTOMS.
eollector-Jos. Bookwalter, Pembtna.
U.S. xARsHAL.
John B. Raymond. Fargo.
pEPurIEs.
). e. Haggart, Fargo; B. n. Webster, Pembips.
u.s.INrERNAL REVENUE.
Collector. L. Pennington, Bismarck.
U.s.LAND OFFICE.
Regsssr-B. q. Tinsny, Grand Forks.
Receiver-W.J. Anderson, Grand Forks.
U.S.. ARNY, FORT PEMBINA.
Cummandant-Capt.C Chamber McKiSbin.
Commanding Co; y" and Inspector OF Musketry
Post Adjutant, act. assist. Quartermester and COM
handing mounted detachment 1st Lieut.. Cooke.
Commanding Co. "B," 18th Infantry. I'd Lieut. l..
Acting Ordnance oaicer, Signal omcer, Recruit
ing Omcer, Treasurer aud Post Surgeon, H. o.
Perley, Medical Dep.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Commissioners-F.C G. My.ick, Pembtna Charles
Mcleod, Beaulieu; b. G. Arnold, Crystal, ]. j.
s HSsy 81 p
County Auditor-J. h. Bird, Pembina.
Treaslrer-F. A. wsrdwell, Pembina.
County Attorney-W. I. Kneeshaw.
Judge of Probate-E. Armstrong, Pembina.
Supt. Of Schools-C E. Jackson, Pembina.
County Surveyors. o. McGuin. Walhalls.
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Teacher Wanted.

A male teacher for School Dist. No. 6
Cavalier Duties to commence on May
4th. Applicants should state certificate
held, and salary expected, Address,
1873 WM. Jackson,
Dist. Clerk, Cavalier, Pembina Co. d. I.
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Farmers.

We are prepared to loan Flax Seed OH
time, and make contract to purchase the
CROP For further particulars apply at
Pillsbury & Hubert Elevator Co., Ham
ilton, Dakota.
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Albert Knowles is improving.
People have concluded to delay sowing
for few days.
John Hughes intends visiting friends
i'll the east, shortly.
School will he closed next week.
Teacher going to examination.
Average attendance ut Hyde Park
school for March over %; average for
four months 20a.
We noticed Miss smith from Drayton
on her way to Bay Centre to commence
teaching, April LIST.
Homestead, Presumption and timber
culture filings should be taken before
Aug. Short, Clerk of the District Court ut
Pcmbina, Oak. Stiff
last Monday evening our usual tenn
perance society met and had lively
debate on Resolved that the drunkard's
wife is more to be piticd than the drunk.
ard" Decision for Affirmative.
A series of cvangelestic meetings we're
held in the church every night during
last week except Saturday. Revs. Will
llams of Hamilton. Mcnamara of Ernest
and Mullins of Nechc, assisted the pastor;
also Messrs. Nelson and Batcman. Meet
irgs large, pleasant and profitable.
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Wanted.

A good general servant wanted immed-
lately at tic residence of the Rev. q. A.
Schram, Pcmbina. ID. Il.
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Herdinp.

Herding.
The undersigned will start herd at
the opening of the season and will be
prepared to give all proper care to all
animals entrusted to them. Terms, one
dollar per head per month.
JOHN MELDRUM,
31-3m MARTIN BENTLY.
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A Gentle Hint to Town and Country
House Keepers.
Ifyou have not been at Thompson's
Grocery Store yet, just drop in and see
him, he will be glad to see you.and think
it no trouble to give his prices before
making your purchases elsewhere. Also
will exchange for butter and eggs.
Remember the place.-Old Express
Office, Pembma.
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Wanted.
Wanted.

A female cook, in family of two. Fair
wages. For further particulars apply at
this office. 3l-tf
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City Election.

embina's first election under the new
rfahe took place on Tuesday. There
was fair vote, considerable interest
being manifested in some of the candi-
dates, but everything passed off pleasant
ly. Mr.. Chas. Cavileer, our esteemed
sx-postmaster, was the unanimous choice
for mayor. Mr.. Cavileer has a right to
feel proud of being thus chosen, with
such unanimity as the first mayor Of the
city of Pembina. Forjustice of the peace
Mr.. James Nevins was elected. For
councilmen six of our responsible citi-
Gems were chosen, who it is believed will
discharge their duties in q manner to
promote the interests of the city. The
following shows the votes for the various
officers:
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Items of Interest.

Items of Interest.
Attractive varieties of wall papers at G.
Moore & Co.'S.
Send in your orders for stallion hand
bills to the PIONEER EXPRESS Office.
Wanted.
A Girl to do General House Work. APP
ply at once to
Mrs. J. II. BIRD,
Pcmbina.
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and manly little fellow and his death is o
great blow to the parents. On the same
evening Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ferguson
lost their IL months old child. The sym.
pathy of this community is extended to
these bereaved friends.
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BY ORDER of the school board our school
will be closed next week.
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no supsoa1pnRs.

TO 0OBSC61B8&8s
The following are authorized agents
TO receive subscriptions forthe PIONEER
ExPREss. Remittancescan also be made
direct to this Office.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. II. Smltn.
0fll6lo....................... SplceS
Cavileer. Andrew Vassie.
6t. Observation-Disclosures. DR.. HOdson
Crystal. F. Appleton.
Mountain. .....................H H. Thorlackson.
Hyde Park..."."""....... James Hyde.
Ernest. Henry McGuin.
W6lu6lltas....... .........1. "A. M6yO.
SAESs
Bathgate. .........................C. L. Parker
Hamilton. John Mcmillan
o lga.................... Gauthief
xcVcteu
Elkwood. .......................O. M. Lillesater
ROmfO.. ..........................Ole ROmfO.
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Snow all gone. Farmers ready. for
seeding.
Petitions for every purpose arc being
freely circulated.
We have two notary public's in town
now. L. S. Burloy and g. W. Andrews.
Board will meet again Saturday, May
End, ut one o'clock p. H., at the office of
town clerk.
There will be about 10 applicants for
teachers certificates at the teachers ex-
animation from this town.
v. Quackenbush was in tow n last week.
Quack has plenty of cases before his
tribunal in Neclle as J. p.
Plank will be furnished to all parties
asking for same in proper form for the
purpose of covering bridges on properly
located roads.
Mr.. Cayanagh, successor to II. 7.
Bevans as Deputy Collector Of Customs,
has arrived and has his office at the
Bellevue ut present.
Owing to vacancies, Charles Grant, IT,,
was appointed road ovcrseer, Dist. no. 5,
Cllas. Grant, ST., pound master Dist. 40. ),
Fred ID. Peters, poundmaster dist. no. 4.
John. L. Mayors roller mills have
arrived. IL required Is teams of horses
to bring the plant from Nechc. Mr..
Mayer expects all to be in good running
order by the middle of Juuc.
Petition by Geo. Greenwood and others
was copied and corrected and copies
posted. Petition of Fred d. Peters and
others received. Board will have hear
ing OH said petition at next meeting.
Board ofsupervisors met April 4th 1885.
Board declared tina new road from County
Road north Of Pcmbina river between
sections IL and IA twp 1G3 range SO, rum
ming north on section lines, opened as a
a Township road.
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Wanted

Amale teacher for School District No. 9.
idress
III. ]. BRowN,
Bathgate, p. o. Pembina County, D. r
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Mn. ]. b. CARTER informs It's that
he expects to commence seeding to-day.
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TENDERS WANTED.

TENDERS WANTED.
Sealed proposals will be received by the under-
eigned until 4 p. ~, April IS. 1885, to furnish
material, build and paint a schoolhouse in dis
trict No. Is, Drayton Township. by July 1st lss5.
Plans specifications and terms can be seen at the
office OF II. l.. Crandell IN Drayton, or at the
residences of the undersigned.
A bond for 500 with two suritics Will I've
required.
nil bids. REUBEN VANCAMP,
JAMES BELLAMY,
D;ayton. March 30 1885, THoMPsOS MORRISON.
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TIE board ofcounty commissioners met
OH Monday. All the members are present.
They began the examination of the
treasurer s accounts yesterday. ABORTION
of their proceedings will he found else
where.
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CARLISLE.

Wild geese and ducks have appcard.
Will Hoffman has purchased q fine
stallion.
JohnDevaney has bought u $500 from
Randall Il Norton of Hamilton.
Rev. Hamcr had an early call OH We'd
nesday morning when lie tied the nuptial
knot for Mr. james Fleming and Miss
Sarah Hunting, both of Carlisle.
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YOUNG.
Seeding will start this week.

YOUNG.
Seeding will start this week.
The river is very high.
On the tapis-another marriage.
Peter Philippi is happy over the arrival
of a son. Mother and son doing well.
Chas. DeForge and Adolph Peterson
are doing good business with their
crusllcr.
Rev. A. q. Turner preached an eloquent
sermon last Sunday i'll the School house.
The time of service is changed from $50
p. M. to IL a. IN.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

Geo. W. Walsh is away on business
trip to Rock Lake. Man.
The party who took that team ofhorses
had better return them, as he is known.
The monthly social at the house of
Rev. J. f. Berry OH the 9th, was Il grand
success. The house was crowded. Mr..
Hernan's acting was much applauded.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

TIE county commissioners have APP
pointed DR.. Harris and Robert Ewing as a
committee to examine candidates for the
insane asylum, the law requiring that
said committee shall consist of physi-
clan and an attorney.
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MIDLAND.

Thomas Mcconnell has rented VIM.
Twins farm and has the house well fur.
nished.
Two of the Miss Browns arrived home
from Grand Forks and also one from
Pembina to spend Easter with their
friends OH the prairie. We wish them a
pleasant visit.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

A FIRE caught in the roofofMr. Nevins'
house on Monday, which, had it not been
Immediately checked, would have rem
dered it difficult if not impossible to have
saved the property. A defect in the
chimney was the cause.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

Bro DEACON, having failed to get the
post office and having given up pursuit
of customs office is on the rampage for
foreign consulship. Failing to get sur
er footho Id on this continent he now be-
gins to look to distant lands. Should this
last hope prove as treachcrous as the
others, he will then turn his thoughts
calmly to the next world.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10
WEEKLY BUDGET.
or Local News, Picked up Here and
There by Wide Awake Pioneer
Express Reporters, at
Bathgate, Walhalla, Drayton, Alma,
Crystal, Parktown, Hyde Park,
Bay Centre, Carlisle, Young,
Hamilton and 0arder.
RATllGArE.

Seeding is about to begin in this local
ity.
Frank Tough moved out to his farm
this week.
Nick Yost of Beaulieu spent Sunday in
Bathgate.
Mr. Lawrence is making Bathgate his
headquarters at present.
The new bell for the school house is
about to be put in place.
Mrs. Kerfoot and her son started Sat.
urday for visit in Winnipeg.
Frank Wilson and his men spent last
week hauling seed wheat from the
mountains.
Dist. attorney Kneeshaw and q. b.
Pratt of Grand Forks spent some time in
town last week.
Messrs. T. s. & N. II. Burley of Wal
llalla spent last Saturday in Bathgate.
Come again boys.
Mr.. Bcchtel of Cavalier seems to have a
particular liking for our good sidewalks.
They are free to all.
Mass will be held ut Batlgate on Sun
day next at the usual hour by Rev.
Father McGinnis.
The sidewalk OH Garfield street will be
extended rs far south as End street OH the
west side of the street.
The river is full of muddy water now
and those people who have stored away
a good pile of ice, rejoice.
John r. Young, former teacher here
came over from toilette ON Sunday. He
finds hosts of friends here.
Henry Foster of Mona took the train
OH Monday for Grand Forks with the in
tention of making final proof.
New goods begin to come in for the
general merchants, and farm machinery
by the carload for the machine men.
The snow of last week all disappeared
before Sunday night. The main streets
in Bathgate were all drained and dusty
OH Sunday.
w. N. Steele of Grand Forks took in
the sights Of Bathgate one day last week.
q. +. Wilbur spent two days of last
week i'll Grand Forks.
II. A. Dussa, the music man of Grand
Forks spent Il part of last week and
part of this week in Bathgate. He tuned
several instruments and sold some more.
The building of the skating rink was
delayed by defect in the title that Mr..
Steflin had obtained to the lots. He
hopes to resume work this week.
Monday morning Alex. Lakewood an
nounced the arrival of u fine boy ut his
house. The young gentleman has the
best wishes of the community for his
welfare.
There are fifteen insurance companies
i'll the United States that have u capital
ofone million or more dollars. Lakin &
Parker represent three of these solid
companies. Hail insurance will be q
special feature thisse Call OH them
before insuring elsewhere. 1t
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

Mrs. GLENN, sister of Miss Hurd, came
to st. Vincent from Mountview west of
Brandon, last Saturday. She reports
great excitement amongst the settlers
there, many of them leaving in fear of an
attack from Indians and half breeds.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

THE name of Charlie Strong was accid-
ntly omitted in last weeks school report.
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TIE sluggers were not allowed to hold
forth in Kittson Hall ON Friday evening
last. Mr.. Cavileer determined that his
hall should not be allowed for that pur-
pose, and our citizens generally heartily
approved his course. But the skating
rink was opened to the pugilists and they
had it out there, not however until
Sheriff Dick interposed and made them
put on soft gloves.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

ny. g. ANDREW, representing the Brad
ner Smith Paper Co., came in from Win
nipeg OH Friday last. He found there
a strong disposition to blame the govern
ment for its treatment of the half breeds
which is the pretext of the rebellion.
Nevertheless the people are united in the
determination to quell the trouble.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

THE new bridge, broad and high above
the river, is destined to be a favorite
promenade.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

COLLECTOR BooKwALTER has secured
the services Of Mr.. Frank e. Myrick as
deputy at this place who has entered on
his duties, Mr.. Cavanagh having been
detailed to Walhalla. Mr. Myrick will re.
sign his office of county commissioner in
order to give his attention exclusively to
the duties of his new position. Mr..
Myrick will be missed from the board,
being an active member and we'll posted
OH all matters coming before it. Mr.. W.
S. Thomson and j. G. Webb are eacl,
spoken of as his successor. but MIR.
Myricks resignation has not yet been
presented.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

ALL kinds of legal blanks kept OH
hand ut the PIONEER EXPRESS Office
and at st. Paul prices.
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We ARE requested to announce that
all persons having their names on ell
rolement for militia are to meet at
Klttson Hall tonight, (Friday.)
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10
CRYSTAL.


Misses Aggie Holiday and Maggie Bed
ford from Dist.3O are attending tho ex-
animation ut Hamilton.
Benson Bros. of Cavilecr have erected
a blacksmith and carriage shop, and in
tend becoming residents of the happy
valley. Welcome.
Preparations for seeding are being
vigorously pushed forward; early spring
indications, however, have not received
the impetus previously anticipated.
Make your final proof IN five year
homesteads before Aug. Short, Clerk of
the District Court, Pembina, Oak. 3ltf
Success at Dist. 30 has prompted Mr..
Craig to commence u protracted meeting
at Crystal. The continuance of the meet
ings will depend upon their inclination
to protract.
At the maple sugar festival ON the Sd
inst, some inconsiderte wretch found
fault because there was too much saw
dust in his. Oh Inconsistency, thou art
not a Jewel.
Hank how the Crystel warblers sing, tits
the choir's cheerful voice; soft music
halls the lovely spring, and woods and
fields rejoice-and revcrberate with the
resulting echo of the late singing school.
The yeoman of Crystal Twp. being
ever awake to their own interests, have
seized opportunity by the fore lock, and
intend putting in every acre of available
land, in anticipation of good prices this
fall :lS q result Of fhn Maintain 4rxnlhlns
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

TIE cornet band serenaded the mayor
and other city officers elected OH Tuesday
night, making the airresound from every
quarter with ringing melodies.
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f&IE new bridge is nearing completion
aid will be ready i'll all probability by
the date named in the contract, April Is
1t will be open to the public tomorrow,
though not completed.
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PARKTOWN.
Seeding has commenced.
School will reopen on or about the 18th
for term of FIVE months.
The building boom has struck the town
and several fine residences are to be
erected during the summer.
The past fine weather has made eggs
plenty for Easter, our hens vieing with
each other as to who will lay the most.
Mr.. Walter Thexton has his wagon and
blacksmith shop running OH full time
and farmers patronizing him will receive
every satisfaction.
Our town board are kept busy viewing
and laying out roads. They hold their
meetings at the house of the chairman in
place of the post office since the election.
Money to loan OH improved farms on
easy terms by Aug. Short, Clerk of the
District Court, Pembina, DIT. 3l-tf
Mcssrs. Garnet Bros. have moved there
winter residence from the timber to the
prairie for the summer months. At first
sight We though it an invasion from Louis
Riel and his hosts.
The Rev. Craig, the popular minister,
held service ut Mr.. Garnett's residence
OIL Sunday last to u large congregation.
There will be regular service every alter
nate Sunday during the summer. All
ought TO attend.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

BR1EFs:-Mr. T. Shaw of the firm OF
Shaw d Charlton, returned this week
from his extended southern rambles >. =.
Mr.. H. N. Wilson returned from Mime.
polls with Mrs. Wilson on Tuesday,.
Mrs. G. w. Ryan and Freddie left on
"Wednesday night for Illinois to visit
friends, lr. Herbert Strain got back
from his7 Illinois trip OH Tuesday. -.
Miss Lulu Cavileer. who recently re.
turned from Mortified is likely to re.
main at home during the summer.
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81. A.HEALI,
Notary Public and Conveyancer. Office on
Main street.
ORA YTON, DAKOTA.
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WE had no muddy streets-we may
say-in Pembina this season. Our
streets were dry before we had time
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-10

H.rHORLACKSON,
Land Agent aud Notary Public. Pre-Emp.
ton and Timber Culture Entries made and Final
Proofs taken.
MOUNTAIN, DAKOTA.
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G.A. DOUGLAS. .
Notary Public and Land Agent. Presumption
and Timber Culture entries made at the Grand
Forks Land Office. Final PfoOfstAken. Convey
ancing promptly attendedto
CAVALIER, DAKOTA.
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HOW TO DRIVE A TEAM.
The Court Delivers IA Dissertation on the Law
of the Road.

The Court Delivers II Dissertation the Law
OF the Road.
The law of the road was the subject of an
opinion filed by Judge Biddle, of Phila-
delphia, in refusing a new trial of the suit
brought by Henry Brooks against Moulton
Thomas to recover damages for injuries to
the plaintiffs wagon in "A collision with that
of the defendant.
"There is no rule Of law" said the judge,
(which requires a traveller to drive over any
particular part of public highway. He can
driveo over the middle or on either side, no mat
is called the 'law ofthe road is that persons
meeting on highway must each keep 10 the
right. This rule is modified in the case of a
footman or horseman, who cannot compel
teamster with heavy load to turn out
of the beaten track. If the horseman or
a light vehicle can pass with safety on the
left of a heavy laden team il is their duty To
give way and leave the choice to the more
unwieldy vehicle. In the present case the
defendant was ON the lett-hand side OF
the highway, with room between him and
direction To pass him If the driver of it kept
TO the right. The plaintiff, coming from the
opposite direction, had a right OF way on
the railway track, but instead of keeping on
that track he straddled one of the rails, hay-
ing thus but one wheel ON the track. IL was
his duty to follow the law of the road,
which regulates the conduct of those not
driving on the track. Instead of keeping to
the right he kept TO the lett, and his right
wheel came in contact with the defendant s
right wheel. The jury having found the de-
fendant guilty ofno negligence gaveaverdict
in his favor. This verdict we see no reason
tn
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American Tract Society Meeting.

The Washington annual meeting OF the
American Tract sosety was held last even
ing, Chief Justice Drake, of the u. $. court
of claims, presiding. Rev. DIR. Shearer, one
of the secretaries Of the society, reported a
balance in the treasury at the beginning OF
the years of s357, ,470, of which SI02, so was
from donations and legacies. The whole
number of books, tracts and periodi-
Gals circulated was 9,250,0O0 copies. The
colporteurs employed were l6l, who made
I55,225 "Chrisian family" visits and circu-
lated 1873, 463 volumes. The grants of tracts,
10, 200, 600 pages, to the value of S37 ,l50 were
distributed through pastors, home nilsson,
aries and others, including the colporteurs,
agents and members of the society, in connec
ton with personal work. The appropriations
for printing abroad, chiefly in India, Chns
and Japan, were $500. Addresses were
made by eX-Judge Strong, Senator COlquitt
OF Georgia, and Rev. Drs. Pitzer and Butler
warmly commenting the work of the society