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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
Our Washington Letter.
From our regular correspondent.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1885.
This week has been one OF preparation for
the holidays. Charitable clubs are busy with
arrangements for supplying Kris Kringles and
good things to the children Of tho poor. The
churches and Sunday schools are busy with
their plans for the season; merchants and buy
ers are busy, and promenaders are busy gazing
at the snowy goods in the store windows. The
city put on its holiday appearance week ago,
but the crowds and hustle and rush increase
every day, and will continue 10 do SO until they
reach climax on Christmas eve.
Congress-, too, made ready for Christmas To-
day by adjourning until the fifth Of January.
Quite number Of senators and representatives
will eat Christmas turkey at their homes,
though a majority Of them will remain in
Washington through the holiday season.
The emphatic vote, 226 TO 70, by which the
House decided to change its rules, showed how
general was the feeling that reform was nee
essary. The 70 who resisted the change do
not represent all Of the members who look for
ward with anxiety to the effect Of distributing
the appropriations bills among the different
committees. The change is an experiment
that will be watched with interest to see If it
will result in extravaganza. Representative
Kelley, OF Pennsylvania, wbo, because Of his
age and long service, is called the f.Father OF
the House," said that no new rules could be
worse than the old code. Heno doubt voiced
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
The Sweet Kye and nyc.


The St. Paul Globe, in answer to the inquiry
Of correspondent, gives the following version
Of the origin Of this wel-known and favorite
hymn:
''Dr. Fillmore Bennett is tie author Of the
song, and he lives at Richmond, III. This IA
vorite hymn was written by DR.. Bennett at
Elkhorn, Wiz, in 1868. The writing Of the
words was based upon remark made by MIR.
j. P. Webster, who composed the music. Mr..
Webster was Of an exceedingly nervous and
sensitive nature and subject TO periods of ter
rib'e depression. In one of his melancholy
moods he CHANGED to drop in at the house of
DR.. Bennett, when the latter asked him 'sWhat
is the matter now"' ooh, it is no matter" !"
replied tho despondent man, sit will be all
right bye and bye" The three last words i'm.
mediateIy conveyed a suggestion to DR.. Ben
nett, and, he says, 'the idea Of the hymn came
to me like flash of sunlight" Turning to his
desk, lie penned tho words which have since
become 60 famous. He says it did not take
him more than twenty minutes to write the
hymn. friend dropping in at the moment Of
its conclusion, read ever the lines, and irnme-
diately uttered the prediction: THAT hymn is
immertal'n
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
Fame, Not Money.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The Sunday Capitol
says: A bill is to be introduced in congress to
lend the name of the government to the inter
national exposition which is to be held in
Chicago in 1892 to commemorate tho 4G0th an
niversary OF the discovery of America. The
Chicago people are good deal interested in
this enterprise, and are going to push it with
the energy that has made that city famous.
They think that the typical American city
should he the leader and the location Of this
commemoraton, and consider it quite as ap-
propriate as the holding of the centennial cele-
bIation Of the republic at the Cradle OF Liberty.
The exposition will be planned after that Of
Philadelphia, and similar legislation is desired,
except that no financial aid or guarantee is
asked from the government the people OF
Chicago agreeing to foot all the bills,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
Little Hone fnrDnkofa.

Hon. John B. Raymond came in from South
Dakota yesterday and left in The evening for
for the North, says the Pioneer Press. He said,
in reply to questions, that ho had found some
division of opinion in South and Central Da-
kota as to the division and admission. The
fear was expressed that il the southern scheme
for statehood was urged, the Democratic house
would spring division OH the line of the Mis-
seurl river, dividing the terri itory on north
and south instead Of al cast and west line,
Division Mr. Raymond thought desirable, as i,
would give the Northwest stronger representa-.
ton in the senate. He combated the position
taken by well-known St. Paul lawyer who
was present, in favor of the admission Of the
territory as a whole q position supported by
the lawyer on The ground that large states like
New York WELD more influence in national
conventions and in congress than small ones.
Mr., Raymond argued that large state like
Dakota, IL admitted as whole, would be inju-
dicious, separated as is that territory by wide
stretches Of country remote from each other, by
extreme border lines lacking as itdoes in north
and south lines Of railways except on part
Of the extreme eastern line Asked if he be-
leved that Dakota statehood, on any terms,
would be provided for by congress, MI. Ray
mond said he thought not, unless some Demo-
cratic territory like Montana was also admitted
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IBquirins as to SHARKS.


Pioneer Press special: Col. Morrow, tie
CHIEF clerk OF the senate, said this afternoon
that at least 1000 men, many of whom were
senators or congressman, have called at the
secretary's office to inquire III Mr.. Sparks had
been confirmed as commissioner of the general
land Office" Nearly all remarked that they
had received numerous requests to oppose his
confirmation when it should come up. Col
Morrow is Missouri Democrat an ] personal
friend Of Mr.. Sparks, and remarked that It had
become standing joke about the office to in
quire ''if Sparks had been confirmed.n A
newspaper correspondent, in talking with Mr..
jerks, assistant secretary Of the interior, Oh.
served to him that Sparks was popular guam.
tity, because he always made two items out OF
one subject; that is lie gave one opinion or
decision which had to he corrected or amended.
Mr.. jerks said that Mr.. Sparks was the worst
man he ever knew to 60 off at half-csck-that
is he was a man Of hobbies-or entertained but
one idea at time, and his notion at tie pres
ent time was that all the Northwestern home.
steaders were frauds, and he did not seem able
to entertain any other proposition on this sub.
ject,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
Delegate Convention.

In accordance with the request Of mans
leading citizens and taxpayers interested, a
delegate convention is called to assemble at
Fargo, Tuesday, January 12, 1856. at 12 O'Clock
noon, for the purpose of giving expression to
the views of Taxpayers aud citizens in regard
to the following questions:
Frst-To consult and give expression of the
views Of the people in regard to division and
admission o. Dakota, which 1t is proposed to
discuss in all Its bearlngs, especially in rela-
tion to division and admission, and division
without admission, and admission as whole
second-The connecting Of Lake Traverse
and Big Stone Lake by canal, giving the Red
River valley waterway outlet through these
lakes and the Minnesota river to the Gulf Of
Mexico.
Third-Te discuss the complications arising
from tho recent orders Of the United States
land commissioner in regard to homestead en-.
tries and kindred matters. #
Fourtll-To get an expression and convey
the same to congress of The feeling of the peo.
pie In regard to what is known as the Trail
county decision.
Agreeable to the views of those taking inter
est III the matter, it has been decided to ask
for representation for all the countics and Sec
tlons interested OH the following basis: One
delegate from each county, and one additional
1or each 800 votes or majer portion thereof
cast at the election in November, 1854
Steele county will be entitled to three dele
gates in the convention under such an amor
tonment.
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The Fargo Convention.

II the people generally take as much interest
In the proposed delegate convention, to be held
In this city, beginning January 18th, as does
the press Of the territory, every county named
In the call will be represented and it is fair to
assume that the newspapers do represent the
feeling OF the people in these important mat.
ters. Naturally the question looked upon az
OF first Importance Is division. There are sew
eral reasons for this. In the first place, the
people OF North Dakota are very much in earn
est In their desire for division, and they have
good reason to fear that unless the demand is
made In terms SO emphatic that congress will
not dare to refuse it, it will be refused for par
tisan reasons. So far as regards the rulings
OF Commissioner Sparks and the decision of Tie
supreme court In the Trail county tax case,
politics are not involved, and congress can no
doubt be relied upon to take whatever action
is necessary for the relief of the peoule; still it
is well enough that these matters should be
discussed and the wishes Of the people made
knewn, and in no manner can this be 30 well
done as through delegate convention. It is
important, however, that every county in North
Dakota should be represented by delegates in
the convention. The committee selected for
the purpose will see that cheap rates Of railroad
transportation are provided to delegates, and
Fargo will do her share as entertainer while
they are in the city. 1t is unfortunate that the
call failed to provide the manner in which del
egates should be selected, but the usual meth
cd Of mass conventions will doubtless be gen.
orally adopted. The Republican trusts that
the newspapers in the several counties entitled
to delegates will see that calls are at once is-
sued for mass conventions, In order that the
delegates selected may have time to make their
arrangements to attend the convention during
the four days it remains in sesson.-Fargo
Republican.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
Tho Rulins Passion.

A Dakota man was recently convicted Of
murder and sentenced to be hung. He was
confined in the county Jail at Estelline and dur
Ing this time strong afforts were made by his
friends to secure Communication OF the SEN
tence. The day for the execution arrived, and
few hours before the time the sheriff entered
the cell. 'Jones," said he, II have ssme good
news for you." ''You have, have you," said
the doomed man, starting up, ''wbat is it-has
wheat gone up?'-lEstelline Bell
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
Meettng of AgriculturaIists.

There will be Territorial gathering Of the
agriculturalists of Dakota held under the aus
pices of the Dakota Board Of Agriculture, at
the city Of Aberdeen, Dakota, on the 18th and
18th Of January next. The programme will
consist Of addresses essays, ETC., and will be
participated in by prominent agriculturists,
horticulturists and stockmen Of Dakota. The
public are invited to attend and participate.
Reduced railroad rates will be given to all who
attend. 3S IS
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

1t again becomes cur painful duty to cllronl-
Gle the death Of one OF the Oldest and most re-
spected members Of our community. Mrs.
Emily R. Skinner, after long and painful ILL
ness, quietly and peacefully passed to rest on
Monday evening last at o'clock. Mrs. Skin
ner had been sick for some two months or
more, and had been confined 10 her bed for the
last six weeks, the disease being paralysis Of
the brain. Mrs. Skinner was native Of the
State OF New York, and was At years Of age,
the last three years Of her life being spent in
Dakota. She was universally esteemed by all
wha knew her. and her death will create a
void In our community. Her last hours were
soothed by the presence Of her husband and
children and brother and sister, who did all in
their power to alleviate her sufferings. Her
remains were inferred Oh the family home
stead in the presence Of number Of friends.
We tender the bereayed family our heartfelt
sympathy,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

sne feelings Of the mass Of memberr II.
handah fought earnestly against tbc chancs
OF rules and his defeat has been TIA anbisrt
OF much Speculation at the capitol Il m -,
couo1ed Y ne would now accept the chairman.
| ship Of the appropriations Committee. sferp
40 II M Of 90 much Of It's power. Many thinr
that the Forty Ninth Congress has, by til
change, opened ii first session with serious
mistake, and the lobby Is naturally delichted
overa prospect Of augmented business.
Thepassage Of the bill pensIoning Nrs Grant
was not attended by debate, nor did It ar,uss
opposition in either branch sf Congress, though
IN the House one vote was recorded against 1t
that Of MI. Pierce. Of Wisconsin. The precs.
dent has been established Of allowing 4 zen
sitn OF $1,000 a year to the widows of az
Presidents,
The Senate debated and passed the Presfden-
tlal succession bill, which the House will con-
slder Immediately after the recess. On this
constitutional question Senator Evarts made bfs
first speech in the Senate, and had, what few
men get, interested galleries and thoroughly
attentive Senate. The succession bill win be
antagonized in the House by several measures
which will be offered as substitutes to 1t.
In the Senate debate upon the alleged ereau-
izatlon OF the Territory Of Daketa into State,
senator Harrison, Of Indian, championed Da-
kcta, While Senator Vest, Of Missouri, branded
her recent proceedings Us revolutionary. Dur
ing the debate Senator Harrison was accused
ny Senator Butler of showing bad temper,
The senator from Indiana denied the charge.
fhnf hoI &1,n
carolina ever seen him out Of temper really, lie
would know how to discriminate.
Ihe senior senator, Hampton, from South
Carolina has introduced bill in the sepate
Which is in full accord with civil service re-
form. The bill makes 1t unlawful for senator's
or representatives to recommend or solicit the
appointment of any one to an office under the
United States government, and provides a fine
Tor the nisdemeanor. The bill will doubtless
md favor with the more Independent congress-
men, Who weuld like to be relieved Of the au-
hoyance OF Office brokerage. But the provis-
ions OF the bill are pronounced by many i'm
practicable. It would be next to impossible
to enforce the penalties Of the act.
The President has been visited during the
week by a delegation Of Indians from Iowa.
They recited their wrongs and troubles to him
as tile Indians usually do. One of their griey-
ances was that their children were in danger
OF being taken from them and sent East to
school. The President sent them to the Com.
missioner Of Indian affairs to talk about their
lands, and assured them that only those Of their
children who wanted to be educated should be
sent to school.
The President has sent twelve hundred nom
lnatlens to the senate since the opening Of the
session, including the last he has mada up to
date. None of them have yet been acted upop.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
ROLL OF HuNuR-IASr THREb wEExs

RuLL OF HUNuR-LASF FHREB WEEKS.
First honor, neither absent nor tardy-Cora
White, Susie White, Nellie Wasem, Samuel
Bistline.
Second honor, tardy once-Ellen Baker,
Mamie White.
TERN HONORS.
First honor, present every day, tardy but
once-Ellen Baker.
Second lIonor-Abseut one-half day, tardy
once-Lucretia Baker.
Third honor, absent three half days, tardy
once-Georgie Baker,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31
Call for Mass Convention

CHlI IOT MASS COnVentiOn,
mass convention of the citizens of Steele
county will be held at the Hope House, in
the town of Hope, on Saturday, January o,
1855, at 3 o'clock p, H., to elect three delegates
to represent Steele county in the convention
which meets at Fargo January 18th, 1856, to
discuss questions Of Importance to North Da-
keta.
H. H. Wascm, C. NJ. MacLnren.
John J. Wamberg, B. F. Walden.
Geo. A. Luce. H. l.. Smith
j. A. White, L.E, Day.
j. L. Wilcox, Tx. Hulme.
R. H. Simpson, and many others.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The Grand Forks Herald has issued its all
nual for 1856, replete with statistical ana other
information regarding North Dakota and
Grand Forks in particular. Tie work is full
OF illustrations, neatly printed, and will be
valuable to place in the hands of Eastern
friends. Our thanks are due for a coEy
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The weather during the week las been all
that could be asked for, bright beautiful days,
and cloudess starlight nights. The thermome-
ter at times has marked IS above zero. There
is very little snow left, the plowed land being
entirely bare. The boys talk some of getting
up a base ball match.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

An "Old Folks Party" was held at Sid
Fuller's residence Monday evening, which was
we'll attended and MUCH enjoyed. Thirty-five
persons partook of the oyster supper, and all
pronounced it good. The good people Of Lake
township seem determined to make the most of
the holiday season.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The first decrease in the visible wheat sup
ply for many weeks was posted this week in
the exchanges throughout the country. And
though the decrease was small, $4,000, many
are of the opinion that it will prove the turning
point in the market, and the long g-looked for
advance will now take place.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Deputy Grand Master Duncan Mcdonald of
the l. o. O. F. is expected in Hope on Tuesday
next TO take part in the installation OF The on
GERS Of Hope Lodge No. "A.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

James Knapp and George Mclean have com
menced the erection Of their new shop on
Steele avenue just west of the Ontario hotel
building
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Barron M. Hervey is able to be up and about
the house, and his friends expect to see him
ont shortly
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

e. H. Badger is to take his departure for Chi
cago Oh Tuesday next, and will probably stop
over at Minneapolis and Milwaukee.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Do not forget that the Ladies' Aid society Of
Colgate have an oyster supper at the school
hcuae Tomorrow evening. As the ladies' Of
Colgate never do things by halves, good time
may confidently be anticipated. We learn that
number of young folks propose to attend.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The Hope public school will open Monday
morning at the usual hour.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

An out building attached to the residence oc-
cupied by Mr. Livingston, at the north end Of
Third street, was entirely consumed by fire
Tuesday noon. The fire originated frcm hot
ashes dumped near it, The loss was trifliug.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

K. W. Berry is authorized to act as agent for
the PIONEER at Sherbrooke.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Tho danoo at the rink Christmas eve night
was fairly we'll attended. Skating was in
dulged in till about ten o'clock, after which
the young folks tripped 1t Oh the light fantastic
till the early morning hours.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Deputy Sheriff Worth visited Cooperstown
Tuesday on business.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Benjamin 4. Whitney has sold the south
west quarter of section 1, town 144, range So,
to Edgar NJ. Fuller.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The wheat market has been exceedingly
quiet all week. The receipts have not averaged
more than 200 bushels day. Prices were ad-
vanced cent Tuesday, making the price now
paid II cents for hard
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The band boys have ball tonight at the
rink, and they should have a rousing benefit,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The family of Mr.. T. G. Anderson, Of Sher-
brooke, left on to-day's train for visit to
friends in Casselton.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

There was quite large social gathering at
the residence Of Archie Baker, section Is, las,
55, Christmas eve night.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Capt J. +. Spalding, of the firm Of Spald
ing Il Tempeton, Fargo, was in town Tues
day and returned home Oh the afternoon train.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Deputy Sheriff Worth is acquiring reputa-
tion as pedestrian. On Sunday he hoofed 1t
over from Clifford, and now he seriously coll
templates challenging O'Leary.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The many friends and neighbors Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Pope assembled at their residence
last Monday week to celebrate the 10Th ami
versary of their marriage. or course, good
time was had.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

FRANK Gilmore is still confine,. to his bed,
but his physician, Dr.. Phillip, has every conf.
dence in his speedy recovery.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Harry Baker expects to put up about twenty.
five tons Of ice for summer use, and is making
ice while the sun shines
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Mr.. Fl. E. Elliott, an old-time friend in New
York OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Day, was in town
Tuesday. Mr.. Elliott is now with Messrs
Carlton, Caps Il Co., lithotypers, Kansas City,
Miccnuri
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

The Mite society Of District No. /, Lake
school township met at the schoe-house Fri
day evening, at which there were some thirty
five persons present. The receipts amounted
TO 81. Another sociable will be held at the
same PLACE Wednesday evening, January 13.
The feed mill of Day g. Williams commenced
running Tuesday, and has been kept busy
since. Tho mill is doing good work, and our
farmers should avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity offered to secure ground feed, especially
as the charges for grinding are very moderate
indeed,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-12-31

Elmer Olson drove over to Mayville to spend
his Christmas.
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LOCAL ITEMS

Wheat u cents.
A happy New Year.
j. H. Shaw left for Kilbeurn City on Tues.
days train.
ELMER Olson drora nror To Ndnuu;lla L. ....>a
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-03-06
aI,E SITUATION !

The Twenty Eighth Anniversary Of
Democratic Inauguration Day was duly
observed at Washington on Wednesday,
March 4lh, A. d. 1885. Grover Clevelond
Is now President of the United States aud
should be obeyed and respected according
ly for the next four years--ii the cranks
can be killed as fas, as they appear upon
the surface. His message Ia unusually
brief. His selection for cabinet officers
are
Thomas f. Bayard, Secretary OF State,
Delaware,
Daniel Manning, Secretary oil the Treas
ury, New York.
William c. Endicolt, Secretary of War,
Massachusetts,.
William G. Whitney, Secretary OF the
Navy, New York.
Lucian Q. @. Lamar, Secretary Of the
Interior, Mississippi.
William +. Villas, Postmaster General
! Wisconsin.
Augustus II. Garland, Attorney General
Arkansas.
Objection being raised by Senator Rid
dleberger to Bayard, on account OF some
position taken by the latter in regard IL
the Rcadjusier fght in Virginia, the con-
irmotion OF this selection OF cabinet Off
GERS was delayed until today, when all
were confirmed and the Senate adjourned
to Monday.
Full particulars next week,