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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

The cool weather Of the last few days has
saved the wheat crop in some parts Of the
state from almost absolute ruin. In other dis
tricts tho advanced growth Of tho plant had
taken 1t out OF reach Of damage by the hot
weather, and the early prospect will bc real
lied. Late maturing fields that have eycapsd
destruction by blight have not escaped injury.
The progress Of the harvest reveals sad raya-
gcs, which will be moro apparent a. It gees on,
since the injury il naturally greatest In the
fields that will be harvested latest. The general
result Is a spotted and uneven harvest, with
many almost fruitless fields, and q general
diminution OF the yield aud lowering Of grade.
The total falling OIL ct the wheat crop from
early estimates must DO from fifteen to twenty
per cent. Complete and accurate statistics OF
acreage are net yet at hand. The former sta.
tistisal agent Of the department OF agriculture,
however, estimates the acreage Of Minnesota
at 2,5O7.O 900, and tho yield al II bushels per
acre. This would give total crop Of only
26,5O0 600 bushels, or less than has been grown
in Minnesota for several years. 1t must be
confessed that the harvest in the whole state
does not fulfill the early promise. Dakota
promises better yield. The blight has not
extended north Of the Northern Pacific, and
much Of the grain in the southern part Of the
territory was advanced enough to escape Injury
by hot weather.-Pionffr Pres.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
End of a Celebrated c,so


SIOUX FALLS Dak., July 29.-An elaborate
opinion was yesterday filed by Judge c. S.
Palmer, in the district court, in the famous
Shillock- Psttigrew title case. The case is one
involving the title to 16O acres of land upon
which the principal residence portion of tho
city of Sioux Falls is built. In 1860 one Rus
sell H. Bennett purchased the land by what is
known as Sioux half. breed scrip of one Ar
change Reed, a Sioux half-brsed French In-
dian, in Trempeleau county, Wis. After Reeds s
death, ono Shillock, Il land shark in Minneapo-
lis, obtained pretended title from the hairs
Of Mrs. Reed and by the successive transfers
this pretended title was conveyed to r. J. Men,
denhall, Of Minneapolis, whe is virtually the
plaintiff in the present suit. The case was
once decided hy Judge Bennett in the district
court against the claimant under the Shillock
title, and it was during that controversy that the
famous race occurred wherein r. F. Pettigrew
and one Bottneau, each with an adverse deed,
when within few miles of Sioux Falls, Mr..
BottiAeau and other passengers in the coach
were left OH the track, while Mr. Pettigrew, OIL
the engine, was brought to town, thus giving
his deed an hours preference on the record
Judge Palmer decides that the Bennett Petit
grew title is good, and the Mendenhall claim
ants have no valid claim. Thus ends litiga-
ton of material interest to very large number
OF the citizens of Sioux Falls, aud upon which
the improvements are worth more than half a
millloM dollars.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
Removal Of the Re maina.

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 1.-THE first day Of the
solemn and impressive procession Of the re-
mainS OF General Grant frem the deathbed 10
the grave has been full OF dlgnifivd express
slnns Of sorrow and imposing denominations
OF regret, in which the nation joins. A bright,
clear and pleasant day followed day aud
night Of storm and wind, and the morning sun
shown down besignlS upon simple pastoral
funeral ceremony under the tall. spreading
pines and oaks Of Mount McGregor most fitting
the plain manners and quiet tastes Of the dead.
No untoward incidept marked the solemn jour-
ney to the capitol OF the state Of his adoption,
and the sentiment OF respect for his memory
was shown everywhere along tie route. The
reception Of The remains here, in impressive
ness and show OF genuine feeling, was worthy
the state aud its dead, and tonight the people
pass by his coffin and gaze down upon the
calm, marble features with countcnanccs thai
are thoughtful even to sadness, while the strain
OF The drge comes family from the square out.
side, where the German societies are gathered
to sing over the dead. The elestric light sliedi
its white light over moving crowd which, al
midnight, seems as dense as ever, but quie
and bent only upon obtaining last look at tn.
remains OF the great man.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
BaSc Ball.

AS we noticed in your last issue, the Hope
and Portland boys have been playing series
of games Of base hall, trying hard to down
each ether in friendly way. The second
game Of the series came off at Hope last Fri
day afternoon, and in consequence Of good
playing Oh the part Of the Hopes, as well as
just a trifle poorer playing OIL The part Of the
Portlands, the latter were downed by four
talliez.
The Hspe cnb AiAl the hospitsble in first-class
style-grand kop, good music, accompanied by
the electric light, etc., and made the Fortlands
feel at home; in fact, spoiled some uf our club
for routine business at home by showing them
SO many pretty girls. Altogether the visit was
unanimously pronounced by the boys very
enjoyable affair and the kind Of thing that will
bear repetition. This series Of games Of base
ball has accomplished more in two weeks than
pure business jatereoHagss would in tea years
in The way Of making the young men OF the
tWo localities concerned acquainted, and has
injured 10 ono financially or morally. There
fore we recommend base ball as social and
business agent AS well as fine anti-dyspep-
ic.-Corresp0ndent Portland Mter-Octdn.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
COUNTY COMMIssloyEns.

SHERBRooKE, Aug. 8, 1885.
Board met at 1:30 a. H., pursuant to call,
All the members present.
Minutes OF the previous meeting were read
and approved.
Bill OF A. I. Drakelcy for hauling lumber for
bridge, $40, was, on motion allowed and or
dsred paid from bridge fund.
On motion the board adjourned till 2 o'clssk.
Board reconvened at o'clock. All the mem.
beS present
On melton H. A. Nsrthrup was appointed
read supervisor for road district Ne. 20 in place
OF Henry Palfrey, not qualified.
On molten the bonds OF Isaac Golden, Justice
OF the peace, were approved.
on motion the following bills were allowed
and ordered pail
b. F. Walden, summoniug grand and peti.
jaries, $24, mileage to Valley City, sll. 20, at.
tending court one day, 81; total, $500.
+. S. Seymour, cash paid for express ant
drayage July 2sd, $40, do. July 2s, $3.50
cash paid for postage, ST.; total, $3.50.
j. N. Kesne, one days service and mileage
returns of election, May 10, 81.
V"hu W. oearlhS, one seal Tor clerk OF court
bill OF July 26, 1884, $3.50.
L. A. jacobson, postal cards, June 15, 1885
$40.
Bill OF T. X. Hulme, district attorney for cx
penscs incurred in getting final decision in
county scat matter, $175, was presented, and
on motion laid Oh table.
Bill OF T. X. Hulmc, district attorney, fol
necessary expenses attending court 9ll6 days Al
Valley City, July term, $65, was on motion no,
allowed.
Reports Of treasurcrs Of Norman and River.
side townships were presented and on motion
We're approved.
Report OF treasurer Of Picksrt school town.
ship was presented and on motion disapprovet
On motion the report Of G. II. Stavens, JUS
tlce of the peace, was disapproved.
On motion the report Of l.. A. jacobson
county treasurer, was accepted by the follow
ing vote: affirmative, Nelson and Goplerud
negative, j. A. Grey.
On motion the board adjourned.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
A Einal &ettleMleNt.

BISMARCK, Aug. 3.-His cXccllcncy the gov
crnor, Territorial Tressur Raymond aud Terri
torial Auditor Caldwell, met to-day as a con-
mittee to receive the report Of tlle Hon: Alex.
Mckenzie upon the Worlds exposition at New
Orleans. Mcssrs. Mckenzie, Major Fleming,
Of Fargo, and Judge Griggsby, Of Sioux Falls,
the latter gentleman deputy United States conf
missioner appointed by Sheriff Mckenzie, spent
all day IN the executive manspp winding up
the affairs OF Dakota's xhibit. For every cent
expended sworn statement was produced TO-
getlIcr with vouchers, which were approved
and found correct. The governor expressed
himself we'll satisfied with the gentlemen's cf
forts and compimented them upon the manner
in wliel, the work lad been done. Major
Fleming left for his farm and Judge Griggsby
for home on the evenikg train.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
Important Ruling.

The Secretary Of the Interior, in the case Of
Thomas q. Parker and Frederick G. Castle,
from the Huron land district Of Dakota. has
reversed, upon review, his predecessors decis-
ion Of February 10, 1885, holding that service
Of nstice by publication is not warranted upon
sw0rn allegation that the present addrcss Of
The defendant Is unknown to deponent, and
that personal service cannot be had upon him,
but that it must also be affirmatiyely shewn
that due diligence has been used 10 procure
personal service before an order for publica.
ton can he allowed,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
xany Lives Lost bx nm E.rtn.,,I.

many AAte1 AIoSt ny nm Eoftnquake.
LONDON, Aug. 3.-Dispatches from Tasll.
kend, In Asiatlc Russia, state that great earth.
quake has visited that region. 1t damaged
most of the houses in the tswn OF Bsheerzsek,
and ruined the cities Of Sulk and BsIvoodsk.
At tho latter place church was shaken to
fragments while it was crowded with worship
pers, Q large number Of whom were killed.
The earth opened in great assures in BelvOodsk,
and many people were swallowed up. Later
adyices state that fifty -four persons were killed
and sixty -four injured. Shocks continue to bo
felt, aud the inhabitants are panic-striskeR.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

A special meeting Of the board Of county
commissioners Is 10 be held on Tuesday for the
purpose Of changing the boundaries Of Waziya
school township. This is the township that
was formed by the legislature last winter, and
was made to include portion of Griggs
county. The act creating the township con-
fers The power on the county commissioners to
change the pouadaries. aud the people ip that
portion Of the township included in Steele
county have petltioned the board to that end.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
Intensc Heat

YANKToN, July 29.-For three days past tho
mercury has been from 95 to 100 degrees with
alight south wind, No casualties reported.
aarvestsrs in wheat fields laGe been compelled
to suspend operations.
The Tower City Hernld says that on Monday,
Of last week the Thermometer marked rs in the
shade; Tuesday, 102; WEDNESDAY, l04; Turs-
day, 81.
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dead in his wagon "Wednesday morning by his
family. From what we have been able to
learn it appears that Mr.. Nelson visited Ceopers-
town Tuesday, and left that place at a late
hour to return home. His family had no
knowledge Of the time Of his return. After
getting home he must have unhitchcd his team,
as it was found in tho barn, and then probably
returned to his wagon for something, where
he was suddenly orertaken hy death. unable to
summon assistance. Heart disease is supposed
to have been the cause.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

From conversation with large number Of
our farmers from various parts OF the county
we are inclined to the opinion that the wheat
crop has been damaged to the extent Of at least
last week,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07
A Hail Storm,

SANBoRN, Aug. ga hailstorm Of consider
able severity crossed the Northern Pacific track
at Eckleson, and the first reports stated the
damage wsuld exceed a00G asres, or 10000
bN:hpls Of wheat, but later Investigations show
that the injury will not reach over one-third Of
this amount.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

Work has been commenced OH bridge over
one Of The branches Of the Goose river between
sections and y, IA, 55 The bridge is to be
l05 feet long, and is TO lie built under The per
sonal supervision of Commissioner Grey.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

There is some talk OF all elevator beng
erected at or near the water tank just north Of
Ripon. If il is built the railroad company will
put in side track there and ultimately remove
tho station-honse to that point
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

Mrs. Smith, from Egia, Scotland, has been
paying visit to her brother, Mr.. James Simp-
son, Sr., in the northwestern part Of Steele
county, and returned home last Tuesday. Mrs.
Smith is much pleased with Dakota and it is
not unlikely she may return to make it her fu-
tyre home,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

J. Il. Rowe, Esq, Grand Master Of the Ter.
ritory Of Dakota Of the I. o. 0. F., is expected
to arrive Oh Tuesday next for the purpose of
organizing lodge Of the order in Hope. The
new hall is nearly completed, and it is sxpested
the installation ceremonies will take place
Tuesday evening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

DR.. Philip reports that Dir. Jshn Vandusen,
who was Frustrated by the intense heat Of last
week and for time threatened with eerelro
spinal meningitis, is much better and will soon
be c6nYalesceEt.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

B. c. Cooper insured 1900 asres Of wheat
against hail, by telegraph, Tuesday eysnipg,-
Cooperst0pn Courier.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

Within the next week many of our farmers
will commence harvesting wheat. Harvest
hands arc beginning to arrive and farmers are
making all the necessary preparations for the
weyE
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

The lumber for 4. N. Lees store at Colgate
arrived yesterday, and work is to commence at
once. Fred Rugg and Walter Loe will do the
work
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

County Clerk Seymour hes at last received
the laws passed at the last session Of the lsgis
lature, and officers entitled to copies can get
them on application 10 him.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

Omund Nelson, better known as pioneer
Nelson, who lived en- section 6, 146, 81, just
inside the limits Of Griggs county, was found
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

L. S. JONES' of Chicago, arrived on Tuesdays
train OIL a visit to his daughters, Mrs. Rowe
and Miss Jones, who are living Oh the farm of
Mrs. Rowe, norlhwestof town,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

Work has commenced on tWo new elevators
at Everest and The Manitoba is putting in
another side track. An immense quantity Of
wheat will lie shipped from there ills fall.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

At the ssea! Of the Ladies' Aid Society Of
Colgate, held last Saturday evening, at the resi-.
dense Of MI. and Mrs. c. II. Williams, there
were between seventy. Eve and eighty persons
present, and very enjoyable time was had.
These gatherings are growing in interest, as
is evidenced by the fact that the one Saturday
was The largest Of the season: The PII9NEEg.
congratulates the ladies Of Colgate IN tie sue.
cess which has attended their efforts.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

Mr.. j. n. Moore has removed his harness
shop 10 the building just south Of his old stand
in which the posto!lice was at enc time kept.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

j. X. Joslyn, wko had been in Valley City as
member ef the grand jury for some weeks,
returned homo Monday evening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

James Gault, +. T. Wilder, L.. N. Nelson,
and II. N. Vanwart arrived Oh Tuesdays train
from Otrauto Station, Iowa.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

R. W. Berry is working OIL large map Of
Steele county which he designs publishing as
soon as completed. II will he geographically
correct, and will show the civil and school
townships, the subdivisions Of tie sections and
the name Of the owner of each quarter. The
map will be printed in colorp by Rand & Nc
NalIy, OF Chicago, and will be handsomely
mounted. The price will be IS per copy.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

J. NJ. Roberts has commenced the erection Of
a building in Shcrbrooke to bc used as a hotel
for the present.
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LOCAL ITEMS,

Wheat u cents.
Z. D. Wallace is In Fargo.
John Myers left for Minneapolis Tuesday.
D. P. Baldwin went to Fargo on Tuesdays
train.
Capt w. C. White returned from Michigan
Thursday.
Mr.. Charles Mitchell commenced harvesting
oats Tuesday.
John Meoers has just added now barn to
his buildings
F. Humiston, from Albany, Wisconsin, ar
rived Saturday.
J. W. Laramore started his binder yesterday
harvesting oats.
F. M. Thompson, Minneapolis, is a guest of
mine host Pepper.
Mrs. Washburue, mother of Mort Washburne,
arrived Thursday
Mrs. Mercy A. Keene arrived yesterday OH q
visit TO friends in Hope.
The new elevator at Colgate is finished and
the one at Page nearly so.
R. w. Berry is authorized to act as agent for
the PIONEER at Sherbrooke,
Miss Rose Murray returned yesterday from
Fargo to lsak after her CROP
Cuthbcrt Charlton's term of Imprisonment
will expire tomorrow noon.
Charley Wards white mare has straycd off
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

d. P. Baldwin will early next week eom-
monce the removal of his stock Of goods to
ShcrbrOokp
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

Miss Luna Thomas visited with Mrs. d.
7. Baldwin at Sherbrooke the carly part OF the
week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

Superintendent Winchell will hold all equal
ization meeting in Enger township on Monday
next
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-08-07

A paris dispatch announces that n. De Les.
seps is certain Of completing the Panama canal
in 1883. The confidence Of this energetic
Frenchlnan in his own ability is truly adnlira-
ble. The great feature Of the work, the build
ing Of the great dam asress tho 'Chagres srirers
and the construction Of the proposed lluises
and lateral canals to take tho sarplusage 81
water to the sea, hes moi even bsen commenced.
Where the dam ists DO built sand has been
found to the depth Of sixty feet, and no rock
has been encountered, which would sssm ii
indicate that such stupendous dan, which.
must sustain . pressure 81 Il. 900 pounds to
square foot, cannot be built. AS for tho
yation Of the canal proper, some progre
been made, but at = rate which woula
twenty years to complete the wort
pe Lesseps has the original lamy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-07

ont the moment war is declared; another sug-
costs that Mr.. Gladstone gave orders for her not
to come nearer the city, lest the several .noe.
sand Irish dynamiters whom he believes to Dc
concealed behind the wharves on our wa'er
front should wickedly cast bombs ana OPP
nrobrious epithets at her; still another supposeS
that her commander fears the gallant h''io
MILDLY who aGod- blesses the queen eNeiS
time he passes the portrait OF the EnghSh
Sovereign would get into bad company
if he were nearer the citys temp'a'ionS'
w hatever the real reason may be- IL Is CERTAIN n
that the Garnet would hardly be safe even OH
Tomnkinsville Is. ~, if anybody wished her
harm from dynamite bombs or torpedoes'
Captain u Paul Boyton's exploit of attaching
bogus torpedo to her hull early yesterday morn
ing. as told in another column, proves ,i'a'.
The story will be read with much amusement
except ON board the British war vessel.
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LIZ RRnnKLYN DISASTER.

The building that was destroyed IN Brooklyn
on Tuesday, involving the loss OF many lives
seems to have been about as ilimsy "a those
erected by Buddensiek, which recently col
lapsed in this city. The water undermining a
part of the wall in Buddensiek's buildings, seni
them tumbling to the ground. An attempt to
strengthen the wall of the building in Brooklyn
caused it partially to collapse. WHAT rem lined
was quickly destroyed by fire. That there was
criminal carelessness in the effort to strengthen
the weak structure is evident from tho fact that
no permit had been obtained from the Building
Department. and no warning had been given TO
the hundreds of persons employed in the build
ing. 1t is said that the careless handling OF the
iackscrews caused the wall To fail. But II i.
clear that if the building had been properly
constructed the disaster would not have hap
pened.
The responsibility apparently rests with the
workmen making the repairs, and with the
owner The Brooklyn Building Department
knew that the grders had settled, and
that the building was weak. Considering
the large number of persons employed IN 1t, and
the various manufacturing purposes for which
it was used, the Department cannot altogether
escape responsibility While the building laws
governing the city of Brooklyn are as defective
as those for York, yet watchful officials
can give warning to the public when they are
unable to enforce their orders. The building
was a death trap, filed with flimsy partitions,
inhammable flooring and all sorts OF food Tor a
connagration. Surrounded by tenement
houses, the danger was unusually great.
How many more such death-traps are there in
New York and Brooklynf One thing is clear
they ought not TO be- permitted to remain in
tenement districts. There will BIZ little security
from loss of life from sHch causes until Ow ners
agents and all others Immediately responsible
for the security OF building are held liable
crimnaly and pecuniarily for such accidents and
oss of life Self-interest is the best protection
for the public. This disaster is another warn
ing to the Legislature OF the Importance of en- =
acting proper building laws for all cities in the
State. No more flimsy structures ought to be
allowed in Brooklyn, Now York or any other
place. The Senate has already passed pro-
posed new building law for this city. The Az
seubly should notpermit it to be delayed until
too late to reach the Governor Another year
care should be taken to provide every city in
the S:a.e with good laws on this subject. But
it is rather discouraging to find that existing
statutes are not enforced, as was the case with
the Buddenslek building, and seems 10 have
been the case also In Brooklyn 1t Is equally
| discouraging that there is seldom any person
punished for these accidents. The discharge
| of the contractor who was making the repairs
| on the building in Brooklyn, and the shifting
of blame from one person TO another, looks a:
| though no one would be held responsible under
the law. That would be a misfortune indeed