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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
Fire at MinneaDsIES.

The old Academy Of Music building, corner
Of Hennepin aud Washington avenues, Min
neapolis, was destroyed by fire on Christmas
day. The ground hoor aud basement OF the
building was occupied almost entirely by E.
H. Steele's Big Boston clothing establishment,
one Of the largest in that city. The second and
third floors Of the building .ere occupied by
offices and by the Minneapolis law library,
which was entirely consumed. The building
was owned by Thomas LowerJ aud the Her.
rick Brothers. The total loss is estimated ut
$2O0,0O0. p. H. Stseie's stock was damaged
to the extent Of $aO,uUO, but was fully covered
by Insurance.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
To He Looked Into.

The Bismarck Blade wants the president and
directors OF the N. P. to pass over the Dakota
section and sec what the people are clauoring
for. 1t says: Goal and wheat rates are ex-
brilliantly high Oh the N. P. No one is allowed
to ship car Of Dakota coal, only members of
a coal ring, while millions of acres lie SO con-
venient that it can be shoveled into the cars
from the coal beds No switches are allowed.
The price OF Dakota coal is double what il
should be. Wheat rates are third higher un-
der the low market than they should be- 1t is
high time that tile president Of this corporation
should be seen out along the line"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
A Card from Gov. pieI


In note to the Bismarck Tribune, Governor
Pierce says:
Dear Sir: Ny attention has been called to a
paragraph going the rounds Of the papers to
the effect that will PROBABLY remain uudls-
turbed in the governors office, owing to the
fact that was connected with the Chicago
Daily News, which supported Mr.. Cleveland.
This paragraph is commented upon by num-
Der Of newspapers in a very kindly way, for
which I thank them. Nevertheless, it is but fair
for me to say that l can claim no immunity
from the incoming administration because of
the attitude Of the News. That paper is ''a
law unto ITSELF" and its editor pursues his own
course without regard to the opinions of form
er attaches. II is but just to all concerned that
1 should say this. I certainly would not de-
serve the good words spoken of me if tried to
shelter myself behind the victorious paper with
which was once associated. am very truly
yours.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
How to Settle 1t.

The following extract ia from an interview
with prominent grain man, one Of the Oldest
and most expsrienced buyers and inspectors in
the northwest, a. reported in the St. Paul Pho
nesr Press: ''This whole question of grades,
dirt shEinkage, and everything elss can easily
he settled. Lot every station in the northwest
10 made FREQ markets when farmer takes
wheat to market Let their be half dozen buy
ers or more. II you please, jump on his wagon
aud bid for his load, Grades will not be heard,
and the farmers will get all their wheat is ac-
tually worth. 1t is the only solution Of the
question:"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
Minneapolis Wheat Market.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press of the 3lst. in It's
weekly review of the Minneapolis market
says:
Tho wheat market has doomed during the
last week. Prices for hard wheat and all good
milling grades have advanced about cents n
bushsl since the last weekly review, an aver
age OF cent day. Tho receipts have been
very light, aggregatiug only S9s, $40 bushels
against 644,0 last week, a decrease of nearly
250,0OO bushels. The movement in the coun
try, usually light at this time of the year, has
shrunken TO almost nothing. Farmers are not
selling to any extent, except in a few local-
ties. Tho millsrs' association has advanced
prices in the country 8 cents per bushel during
The past ten days, but this has not increased
farmers deliveries perceptibly. Outside mar
kets have been very strong and more favor
able time for an advance could hardly have
been chosen. There is no doubt the local bull
movement has been managed largely by the
millers, and they lave also helped to boom the
outside markets to a great extent The object
is TO advance the price Of flour, which has been
dragging along OH the ground floor for more
Than year. At this time, when wheat is
moving slowly in the country, they could put
up the prices 1, s or even cents a buslsl and
run no risk OF being compelled to take any
large amount at tho advance. Every time tho
price is advanced the fact is promptly tele
graphed to the East, and this is made basis
for an advance in the price of flour. When
flour has been screwed up to the highest point,
prices OF wheat can be easily dropped to the
old figures, while tho flour market will not so
easily react. This is the theory advanced by
many, and it is claimed that the present ad-
vance will be short-lved. However, the spirit
of speculation which has been so long de-
pressed is ready to break out in the country on
slight provocation, and should the tide be fully
turned to the bull side it will not be easily
checked,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
Thoroughbred Bulls.

James J. Hill, president Of the St. P, II. l.
NJ, intends distributing another hundred thor
oughbred bulls through the territory adjacent
to the Manitoba line in North Dakota, and he
has addressed letter to Commissioner Mackay
In regard to plasing one in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Hill also expects next spriug to be able to
supply thoroughbre. Berkshire pigs to farmers
on the line Of his road at merely nominal
cost.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

PIERRE, OAK, Dec. zs.-Potter county is
now undergoing a ssige of excitement over the
county seat location. A year ago the seat OF
!oVernment was located at Forest City, on the
Missouri river. At the late election Gettys-
burg Claimed the county seat. Threats have
D-en made to take the records by force, and
over two hundred Indians are now eentered at
Forest City. ready to meet all invaders from
Gettysburg. Judge Smith Is now hearing the
case at Pierre, while the Indians are guarding
the records,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
The Maine BOY Gets There,

. c. B. Richards, a Maine boy who cast his
lot in Dakota year ago, left for bis old home
at Mexico, Maine, on Thursday. Mr.. Richards
has acquired title to section Of land, $40 acres,
since coming to Dakota, by purchase, pre-emp-
tion and otherwise. He returns to Ills native
State TO picture the advantages Of Northern
Dakota, and says lie knows number Of enter
prising Yankee boys who will return with him
in the spring.-Deuips Lake Inter- Ocean.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The Pierre Signal foresees this: ''As soon
as frost il out Of the ground in April, central
Dakota will experience all era of railroad
building and railroad adyert,,s,ug never before
equaled." y sees indications That the three
great railroad systeIns-St. Paul, Minneapolis
Manitoba, Northwestern aud Rock Island
will pusl, westward to secure the trade Of west
ern Dakota, and mean TO get to the Black Hills
some way as soon as possible.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The dance at the Hope House last night was
a very pleasant affair. The intense cold which
prevailed all day 10 doubt had the effect Of
keeping many away who otherwise Nould
have been present, hut as it was there was
sufficient number to render tho occasion en-
joyable. Precautions had been taken to render
tho ballroom comfortable. The music was
good, and the supper fully equal to any hereto
fore served on like occasions.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Up to the 18th Of December there had been
received at the Hope elevator 2l1, 900 bushels
of wheat. The probabilities are that there re-
mains about "a, 600 bushels yet in the hands of
farmers that will be shipped between now and
spring,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
The Tower City Herald Announces Il

The Tower City Herald announces that it's
expenses last year were $3.50 more than Its re-
ceipts, and in consequence 1t has reduced its
size to one-half what it formerly was. The
Herald is good paper, and. it is bad sign for
Dakota when her people allow their newspa-
psrs I'd languish for the want of proper sup
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Wheat has been on the rampage during the
week. Last Friday the price was 30 cents in
Hope. Saturday 1t jumped to 81 cents, Mon
day to % cents, Tuesday to 55 cents, Wednes
day to 81 cents A scare among the bears,
owing to reported injury to tho winter crop by
sleet is presumed to be the cause OF the boom.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The parlors Of the Hope House were well
nlled Sunday afternoon to listen to the Rev. o.
T. Miller, who preached all excellent sermon.
Until fulther notice services will be held at the
same place each Sunday afternoon.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

After Monday next the callers at the county
lreasurer's Office will miss the genial and smil-
lug countenance of John Worth, who has been
attending to the duties Of the Office.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Safeguarding has been all the 20 since there
has been sufficient snow to make it enjoyable,
and numerous parties Of both young and old
have taken advantage of the beautiful moon
light nights and bright sunshny days to iu-
dulge in this exhilrrating pleasure.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The old year departed with Tut few to regret
it, and the new year WAS usllercd in n, bright
and as fair as a blooming young brido a good
omen of better and llapuier times TO come
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

A gang Of men were engaged Saturday and
Sunday LII taking down the engine-louse at
this point, and Sunday afternoon special was
run up and carried the material off to Cassel.
ton, where au engine-IIouse is to be erecied.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The school board of Riverside township have
negotiated tue sale of bonds sufficient to erect
one school-house, and work will be commenced
rs soon rs the weather will permit
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The weather last Saturday was mild and
pleasant, aud quite a number Of farmers
availed themselves Of il to visit Hope, and
business was lively throughout the day.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

A letter from e. A. Renwick to Charles g.
Merriell. of Hope. conveys the intelligence that
it was found necessary to perform al operation
Oh bis SUI similar to THAI Of circumcision,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Both of the saloons in Hope closed their
doors yesterday, to remain closed till spring,
and during the interval we shall he strictly
temperate
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Z. W. Knapp is erecting all office building
for E. J. hcMahon adjoining the county buld-
ing. 1t will be ready for occupancy within a
couple Of weeks.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

John Meyers had the stars and stripes flving
from the jack staff of the Hope House on the
first.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The North Dakota Democrat, published at
Valley Cily, presented its leaders with an yle-
gantIy printed e'gl't-page Christmas suppe-
nlent, III addition to Its regular edition, Christ
mas weak
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The "Boars Nest" is the euphonious name
by which the snuggery in which a number of
the young men Of Hope occasionally meet for
SOCIAL converse and amusement Is known,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Mrs. Louisa b. +. Hogue, Hopes very eff
cient school teacher, viii return from Cassel-
ton Tomorrow, where she las been spending
her Christmas holidays with trends,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Thirty degrees below zero was what the mer
sury registered yesterday morning.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Knute Leland, who was arrested some time
since 1or ASSAULT and battery committed on his
wife, near Newburgh, and placed in the Gus
tody OF the sheriff, was discharged on Tuesday
by Deputy Sheriff jacobson.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Mr. II. II. Baker, wlo has been running
a meat market ut Page for some time las re-
moved to Hope and has opened a meat market
III one OF tile east roUIlls Of the Hone House.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The first storm Of any consequence this win
ter occurred last Tuesday, aud though not suf-
fcienty severe to impede travel, it made it any
thing but agreeable.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

d. p. Baldwin has been confined to his room
for several days by sevore cold contracted
while in Minneapolis.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The Hope public school will open Monday
morning at the usual hour. Parents arc re-
quested to see that their children are promptly
| on hand at the opening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

C.J. Paul and H. D. Carpenter were in Far.
20 during the week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Miss Mary E. Shelley, of Rochester, has re-
turned to the home Of her parents in Illinois
quite seriously ill.,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

The last meeting of the old hoard Of county
commissioners occurred to-day.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Tha thrifty Floridans are turning their at
tention to lemons growing, which promises to
be a more profitable industry than orange
growing.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

Z. H. Badger goes to Fargo tomorrow on a
brief vacation.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
Important to Settlers Making Final
Proof,

important TO settlers Making Final
Proof
The following instructions have been Issued
by the commissioners of the general land Office
and are of much Importance to those contem-
plating final proof: "Itis reported by Inspector
Hobbs that at Fargo, as in most Of the Dakota
Offices there are large number of final proofs
awaiting payment, and that at the date of his
report, October 25tll, 1854, there were one hun
dred aud forty-fiv such proofs at your office.
1t is stated that these proofs are received from
Judges or clerks of courts, or notaries public,
with the understanding that some person who
has agreed to furnish the money, will como In
and call them up, and make payment and
oftentimes there Is a delay of several weeks,
and sometimes months, before final proof can
bs made. The practice referred to is irregular,
and must be discontinued. There is no authsr-
ity for receiving proofs in advance of action in
allowing or rejecting Ill entry, and you have
no authority to act upon entry applications un-
til the party is prepared to consummate entry
by making proof and payment In other
words, proof and payment must be made at
the same time. Proofs presented without ten
der Of payment must be rejected"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02

c. H. Plank held the winning number in tho
rat1e for the rifle which occurred on the first.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
LOCAL ITEMS.
\ Happy New Year.

E. ]. McMahon went to Fargo on yesterdays
train f..
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-01-02
THE AMERICAN DESERT.
The Wonderful Story Told by the e
hibits or the Far West.

hAUlSS u Iut r ut W est
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Psf there exists an
American who does not believe that this il a
big country, he should come to the New Or
leans exposition and take survey of the ex-
hibts Of the several states and territories, and
especially of those Which lie between the Mis-
sissppi river and the Pacific ocean. They tell
a most interesting and most marvellous story.
They tell Of the wonderful and varied resources
of vast section Of country which but few
years ago was pictured OH the maps as the
'great American desert" They tell OF a land
which only yesterday, as it were, was given
over to desolation and solitude, but which is
now the home of an active, restless, enter
prising, progressive population, swelling with
pride in the consciousness of great triumpha
achieved over the antagonistic forces of nature,
and pressing forward with hope and confidence
to grander and more enduring triumps in the
future. The story Of the new south is ecllpsed
in interest by the new west as told by the dumb
but eloquent witness Of its greatness in the vast
government building at the exposition grounds.
There is little that is new, or novel or striking
in the collection Of exhibits of the eastern, the
middle and the older western states. Their
products and manufactures are familiar to
everybody, but everybody doesn't know-ln
fact, very few people have the faintest concep-
tion-of the wealth and variety of the material
resources of the new west, and the extraordi-
nary progress which has been made in devel-
oping aud utilizing them. Realizing this fact
the big Drained, broad gauged, steut-hearted
men who have wiped the great American des-
ert off our maps and rendered it as mythical to
the present generation as the strange countries
of which Marko Polo once told a wondering
world, have brought to New Orleans solid
proofs of its disappearance and substantial evil
dence Of the birth Of great empire away to-
ward the setting sun. There is nothing con-
ventional about the collective exhibits made by
the territories and the new states of the far
west. There is something breezy, audacious,
refreshing about the displays. They more than
suggest, they actually express, tho free, vigor-
Gus, untrammeled life of bold and hardy
people, who, abandoning tho beaten paths of
civilization, have blazed their way tEroug vast
desert and unlocked the golden secrets which
nature has kept concealed within her bosom
for unnumbered centuries.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-12-17
A Suitable Christmas Present.

In these days when people are locking for
Christmas presents and are somewhat at a
loss to know just what to select, We rise to
suggest very respectfully that years sub
scrip'ion to the AMERICAN would in many
cases be not only suitable. but a very &C
ceptab,e Christmas present, especially TO a
friend absent from home. An ex-alderman
Of Ellsworth visited this office few days
ago and subscribed for the AMERICAN to be
sent year as q Christmas present to his
niece in Montana, saving that it would be
tie most acceptable present tina, he could
make her. A lady writes us Il should
think every one who ever resided in Han
cock county would want the AMERICAN,
when far away Iii like letter from
home" aud We have received many letters
Of Ike import Call or write, and make
some friend happy by present such as We
have suggested. We will send the paper
TO any address you may direct.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-12-17

-Petsrs0n'S .RGgdEiRc for January Is re-
ccived, excelling even Itself. IL j. the finest
number we ever saw. II has two splendid
sicelengrayngs. either worth the price OF the
number. Every mother will be In love with
the one called "The Little Gardiner" sud
every heart will beat sympathetIcaly with
Homeless" The mammoth colored fashion
plate. engraved On steel, and culorrd bv hand
Is marvel OF beauty and taste. 4 colnrcd
pattern in Beru-work j. also given-a most
exquisite affair. that would sell ut retail for
fifty cents. In addition. there are some fifty
other illustrations. including several very fine
ones in nm article on damascus" The ,torics
II possible, are better than ever. Two thrill
ing uovelets are begun: The Nilouairc'>
Daughter" by Ann :. stephens and The
Cedar swamp Mystery" hy Jane e.. Austin
II ndrr tloud.' by Lucy IL Hooper. {, also
an unusually powerful tale. Beside. these
there are stories by Frank lee Benedict BY
the author ~ "Iosiah Aliens Wife" md
nearly a dozen othcr~. all original The
Workable department. with ~ pattern, in
embroidery and al Kind, ~ fancy-wnrk. Is
very full, and profu~rly Illustrated. A. we
very often snid before every lady ought to
take this magazine The price i but Two
Dollars wear. with liberal deductions 10 clubs.
aud costly premiums for getting NJ cjnh-
How Tho publisher can ahpr, II - rbraply Il y
marvel, and can ouiy be- explained las It, i'm
m"use circulation. Specimens are sent gratis
II " rittrn fer III suod faith Address GUYS
j. PETERSON. 301 Chestnut street Philadrl-
phia. Pa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-12-17

when shc was 2ir that her mother ALWAYS
gave her sulphur and moa--,', "a purify her
blood. hui now ~hr gives sulphur RHt,r- io
her Grandchildren, a. it j. thr b,--t medicine
>hc ever saw. Ihr Flthyy.
-BEw ARE on FR4tU>.-Er >urc yuu ct
genuine pr. Thomas Eclyciriv on. + rury-
tod-, Group asthma, Deafness ami Ehru-
nAti,m.
A clear mead t. Indicative pt GOOD health
and regular hAhiis. When thr hpiy i.,j> uu.
guild, aud the mimi works ~iue.,hls, Ayers
taihartc Fii'- viii assist Up RECOVERY pf Nos =
ical hunyanry ana mental si-nr RI. rpn-ti-
patcd should u-c them.
Among al the >uda> aui ~airrain,', On
the market Church 4 Cos Arm & Hammer
Brand J. decidedly the bet and cheapest.
The action Of carter, Little Liver Pill
/. pleasant. mill ana natural. IhN gently
>timuEst" the lih"raHd regulate tht bowels .ttt
do nor purS". They arc ,ur" ~ pl,a-'. For
sale by ;. i. l--in.
Relief from SICK Headache, brow -lnr-S
Nausea, biz<iu,--, Pain Ia thr ~rl., x, guar
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and til trouble ceases. 'trt'r's lt(ir Liver
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