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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
xnslsna and Russia.

There is considerable excitement in naval
circles over tho impending conflict between
Russia and England. Even tho more con.
servatiye are coming to the strong belief that
val. il inevitable. The interest has been great
y increased by the presence at Hampton
Roads of Russian corvette and Brit
ish man owar, which, according to tho
Best advices, have been following each 9TH
er over and about the high seas for some
time past, and only waiting for o declara-
ton OF war to fight q grand naval duel Be-
lieving that this declaration will come within
few days, quiet a number of gentlemen start
Cd for Norfolk with the intention of remaining
IN that vicinity until tic battle comes off, II
will be q spectacle we'll worth Witnessing il
they can got near enough to SEQ it. Tho Rus
sian corvette is magnificent piece of naval
architecture and sails under the name of Stry-
lux, Capt: ske,galof She is manned by lSU
men. The British ma'-o'- war Garnet is said
command of Capt Henry Hand with 250 men
and twelve guns. 1t appears that the
Garnet e'. acting, under orders, followed the
Strylax from the West Indies, AMI is only wait
ing an opportunity TO fight 1t is believed ALSO
that the vessels will remain ut Hampton Roads
long enough to receive information OF the dec
laration of war, then clear from American wa
tiers and open fire within three miles OF Nor
folk, making perhaps the first naval engage
ment of the conflict and affording an inspiring
scene for the marines ut tho navy yard. Tho
Sfrylax and Garnet are at anchor about a quar-
ter OF mile apart watching each others
movements with nervous anxiety.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
An Art,stio Humorou. Gem.

The Baltimore American SAYS: The choicest
selection of copyrighted American humor and
one which will delight evory reader is now
'being distributed free throughout America.
Nearly all the humorists and comic artists Of
the country are represented in it, among them
chill Nye;n Robert J. Burdette, Burlington
Hawkeye; F. II. Gassaway, sDerrick Dodd,"
San Francisco Post; G. b. Lewis, IN Quad"
Detroit I Free Press; Stanley Huntley, ''Spoopsn-
Munkitrick Of Puck, and others. The book
in question is the unique annual literary pro-
ductiOn of The Charles A. Vogeler Company,
Of this city, and il styled tho st Jacobs Oil
Family Calendar and Book of Health and
Humor for lss5 While it has been gotten up
primarily for Advertising purposes, it is so re-
plete with original matter free from adver-
Using reference that tho business feature ia
almost secondary one. Twelve mill
ion copies are ISSUED for gratuitous dis
tribution, being delivered from house to house
through the medium of druggists. Nhas been
printed in number Of languages and for Diff
fcrent countries. The press of Great Britain and
Australia Is unanimous in plaising the merit and
originality of its contents. Tho illustrat-
ed sketches arc interspersea with testimoni;
pain-cure, st. Jacobs Oil, tho only rem
edy which received gold medals at the Worlds
Fairs Of Australia, India and other countries.
The Red Star Cough Cure, new discovery in
medicine has also space devoted tOit Boards
of Health Of large cities, eminent medical au-
thorities, analytical chemists, chief officers Of
state and municipal governments have all tes-
titled not only to the curative effects Of this rem
edy, but also to it's freedom from narcotics,
opistes and poisons, which enter so largely
into the composition of old time preparations.
The former editions of this little book were
very attractive, but In the present Instance
both publishers and contributors seem to have
determined that they would give the country
all that is brightest and best in American hl-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
An Inpudsnt English View.
From tic London Spectator

From tho London Spectator.
I am morally convinced that Bis.
marcks present colonial policy ha.
chiefly arisen from the Lasker incident.
Ho can not pardon tho Americans 70,
having bestowed such high national
distinction upon the little lawyer who
was his great opponent in tho Reichstag.
Tho-although only tempofary-recall
OF the American ambassador from Ber-
lin greatly irritated Bismarck. He
therefore seems to he bent upon taking
his revenge upon, the Americans by di-
verting tho course of German cmigra-
tion. Tho Germans are, in fact, almost
more necessary for the Americans tla,,
America for the Germans. Some time
ago On American Statesman was asked
how long he thought that the American
republic will last, and tho answer was,
"As long as the German emigrants will
flock to the United States. The
Teutonic element is, in fact noe.
essary there to countcract tho con-
stantly increasing influence Of the
Irish party. Now Bismarck, who knows
perfectly we'll what is going ON abroad,
ooa.oScS oHas ny uunlSuiuS tHe VGrmaln
emigration to America no would inflict
great injury on the United States, and
it is FOR this reason that he cnleavors to
open new channels to tho uuceasing
stream of the German emigration. De-
sides the German Americans exercise q
certain political influence on their
countrymen who stick to their native
soil. They Undue them with liberal, if
not with republican principles. All
this will be averted by founding new
colonies; If they assume large dimen-
sions, they will he turned into little
monarchies; SO not only the Germans
at home, but also those abroad, will be
in position to enjoy the blessings
Of monarchical government, under
some princelet, of whom Germany has
still scores to spare:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
Grants Love for Horses.
Carp in Cleveland Leader.

Carp in Cleveland Leader.
Grants love for horses is q matter of
history. He was fine horseback rider
as boy at his little country home in
Georgetown, o., through which he low
ed to ride standing in his bare feet on o
sheepskin tied to the back of his horse.
The only thing he really excelled in at
West Point was his riding. He was
the most daring rider of the school and
in jumping the bar the officers who were
accustomed to hold the bar over which
the horses were to 60 as low as their
waists for the others put it up even with
and above their heads when it was
Grants turn to jump. He saved his
life in Mexico by his riding abilities by
throwing himself at the side instead Of
staying on the back of his horse, and
when he was in the White House his
horses were the wonder of Washing
ton.
Grants Arabian horses are, I think,
on Gen. Beal's farm, near Washington.
They were given him by the Sultan while
ne was in Turkey in 1873. The Sultan
had taken him over his palaces and
grounds, and finished up with his sta
bles. He had his attendants show off
hiS finest horses, and asked Grant to
pick out the finest for hims elf, telling
him he would make him present of it.
Grant ct first was reluctant to accept SO
valuable a gift, but one of the Sultan's
officers interposed, telling him he
would offend his majesty by q refusal.
He then selected a dapple gray Arabian
steed, and the Sultan formally pre-
sented it to him. The Sultan after.
ward sent it to him at New York, add
ing to his present another Arabian as
black as jet and as magnifcentin form
as the one Grant had chosen. Tho two
horses arrived IN New York in the lat
ter part of the following year, and
sporting men admired them greatly.
They were taken to blacksmith's to
be shod, and many persons came to see
them, trying to buy their old shoes or
even the nails as momentoes. When
the horses were taken from the boat to
the stables. one of .hem kicked o spoke
from carriage which they passed, and
it cost Grant $12 to pay the damages.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
IOWA Aupr m. court o, ont,o,,

IN the supreme court, in session al Dubuque,
Ill tic case of tho First National Bank of LYONS,
al'peiient, w. Tho Oskaloosa Packing Com
pany, the decision of the lower court was af-
hfm*a, the court holding that an option deal
Is gambling contract and hence cannot be
enforced Tho court also defined n csmb-
Iii, ing option deal as ono in which ito deal
was lot actually made in tho grain or other
article hoisht and sold, but in the price there.
OF. The defendant swore that wien he told
as commission merchant to buy certain num-
Ler on barrels of pork for him he did not
mol that tho puts should be bought, but only
!haf .he privilege shonld be purchased Of tax
ing the pork from a third party at a certain
price, Letters were also produced to show
u, tna site commission merchant did not intend
hnt simply wait ID tho margin placed In lis
M ar''s ny BY the packing company nat pork
market The commission, merchant assirneJ
i,i g., claim to the bank, which, therefore, BE-
ca, cam. .l,e plaintiff The court held that where
speculat"d in, tho contract is gambling one.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
SOCIETY IHsu1AHo1,
The Iowa Supreme Court Render, Ds.
cision In Favor OF the ssosdsrs from the
Supreme Lodge Of Uuitaa Workman

The Iowa Supreme Court Renders Ds.
casion IN Favor OF the ssosdsrs from the
supreme Lodge Of United Workman.
WATERLOO, iowa, Special Telegram, April
&-lhc Supreme court this morning, filed an
opinion at Dubuque, in the celebrated Uni ted
Morknen case, reversing the Judgment of the
circuit court in the case. When tho sN-
pra r,eme lodge 4, 9. U. W., passed what is
called the relief law, by which it claimed
the right to assess separate state Jurisdictions
10 assist i'll payment of losses under
the jurisdiction of the supreme lodge the
state grand lodge of Iowa refused to paS ths
relief assessments, and was suspended 4 fac
ton of the order in the state still Retained it's
another grand lodge The matter was then
taken into tho courts and tried before judge
UT in this city about a year ago. He rendered.
Judgment iii favor Of tho adherents
o. o.,,' tho =, supreme lodge, and from this de-
ois,on tho case was appealed to the supreme
master, presented the case Of the state lodge to
me supreme court, and argued that tlley were
me insurance company, incorporated and
acting in accordance with the laws Of Iowa,
sn aro ne CLAIMED that the supreme lodge faction
company He va. interviewed upon the
and said That he be sIaipss%' thew 'oS Ssd
adopted this idea, and that injunction proceed.
the supreme lodge or mako thsm deposit 500
W. W. r Graham, Of Cedar Falls. grand
master Of the supreme lodge adherents, was in
terviewed and said that he could not tell t.ls
erect OF the decision until he saw the full text
on OF! but he thought that il the decision was al
order, but the Masonic and all other CORPORA
tlolls which are incorporated in the state and
yet adhere to . supreme lodge, for it virtually
declared that they wore under no obligation Il
fighting this thing from principle said he cAii
weasked for wasths corporate existence Of The
order and the name. He stated that the mem
oership o. the supreme lodge branch In Iowa
was about three thousand, and since their sep.
paid about s3G, COZ death losses. Tho state lodge
claims membership Of about nine thousand.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
National Commercial Convention at At.
lauta, Ga.

A National Commercial Convention has been
called to meet at the beautiful and progressive
city OF Atlanta, Ga, on the 18th of May, and in
vitations are extended all commercial bodies
and cities to send accredited delegates. Tho
Governors Of each State will be eligible as dele
gates, and each State will he entitled to two adj
ditional delegates Mt large, to be appointed by
tho Governor. Each Association having fifty
members or less, will be entitled to one dele
gate; Associations having moro than fifty
members, will have one other delegate for each
additional fifty members; to he appointed by
the Association. Any city or town o. two
thousand inhabitants not having an organized
body as above will be entitled to ono delegate,
and towns of over two Thousand inhabitants
will have one other delegate for every addition
al five thousand inhabitants. Delegates to be
appointed by the Mayor or chief magistrate.
Tho object of the convention is to consider
tho most effective means to better tire business
interests of the country. Among tho subjects
to be considered are treaties with foreign coun.
tries; bankrupt law; coinage of silver; rail
way transportation; and such other ques-
tons touching national, financial and CONNER
cial interests, rs tho Convention may deem
proper for discussion and action. tits expect
cd that fares will 10 reduced materially and
that tho convention will DO in session three
days. There should DO full and able repre-
sanitation of tho great northwest and there are
assurances of generous welcome at Atlanta
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01

tanned that tho amount of general constitutions,
depression was out of. proportion to tho extept
Of the local disease; tiat tho latter wouid moi
OF ltsof DO tho ."causo Of death unlcss
ny ecstdeAtAl cfasion OF largo artery, or
ressih't strangulation from tho sudden sops-
ration OF the slough At ono t,me only did death
secm imminent from exhaustion and threatened
heart failure, and but for timely assistance
would probably. have occurred TIE general
has never l,es- IN any danger from choking,
and TIC only hemorrage which occurred was 81
slight extent and closed ofitsclf. Gen Grant il
now stronger. It was what might hace been ex-
pectctl, and all treatment has bcen directed to
from the throat, and . source 81 in immediate
danger has been improved, but THO throat dis
case is still there, although FIR tho, present il
is quiesccnt. There has not been tho slightest
Disagreement in regard to tho management Of
tho case. Tho microscopic examination Of the
specimen removed from Gen. Grants throat
has disclosed the disease TO be opitholomia
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
A1ittls Nor. Dynamite.

Last Thursday morning an explosion occur
rcd in the basement Of the admiralty building
i'll London Firenen and police were prompt
ly summoned, and all gates of the admiralty
building closed A Especial guard was at once
posted, and no person allowed
to cnter or depart from tho premises
until thorough examination could bo made.
The explosion occurred in the sccretarys de-
partment, and Edwin F. Swanson, assistant
secretary and principal clerk, received se-
we're scalp wound He was tho only
person injured It is believed the OK
Mr. swanson's room, i in which, the explosion
occurred, was completely wrecked, the adjacent
corridors wero badly damaged, while the
were blown out At firstit was reported the ex-
plosion was caused by dynamite, and was the
dynumiters or nihillsts for tho pur,
pose Of hampering tho wal. prepare.
tons OF the British government. Mr. SWAIN
was thrown into tic room through tho
window. The face Of . small Amerl-
can clock, blackened by tho explosion, to-
gether with some pieces Of clock work at
tached, was found among the debris during
the examination which followed. Tho ad-
1Aty SuppOSo tilcsc lIdSulcNto dIc
parts Of the internal machine which caused the
explosion. A strong suspicion now prevails in
police and official circles that tho explosion
was the result of private malice, as Mr.. Swain
son was greatly disliked by number Of per-
sons, including several employers of tho Office.
1t il certain that tho internal machine was
placed in . bookcase just over the spot where
Mr.. Swainson's head would be when sitting at
his desk. The detectives are certain that the
outrage was tho work of an omploye, as no
stranger could pass tho janitor without some
document showing that he had business with
tho head of some department. The janitor
says no stranger to his knowledge has passed
him during the past twenty four hours. Tho
latest conjecture is that tho explosive In the
admiralty building must have been placed
in Mr. Swalnson's desk. It probably
came through the parcel post, and
is thought to have consisted Of two pounds Of
gun cotton or some similar agent. Tho only
other explanation offered is that the miscreants
gained admission to tho building during slight
interval occurring between tho relicfs Of police,
and posted the explosive in the Office The de.
tectives are still completely in tho dark. or
ficials arc OF tho opinion that the explosion was
caused by the spontaneous ignition of speci-
men of torpedo explosion which had been sent
to tho admiralty for inspection. The gem
eral belief is that the explosive agent was not
dynamite.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
Tho sslst anniversary Of the birth of shak.

Tho 3slst anniversary of the birth of shak
speare was celebrated with much ceremony in
Stratford -on-Avon Tho town was bril-
liantly decorated and tho church bells
chimed all tho day. Hundreds Of strangers
thronged tho place. The vicar of stratford
church in the front chancel of which Shak-
spesre's dust reposes, announced during the
service tnatthe Shakespeare window, presented
by American visitors to the poets tomb, was
completed, but not fixed in its place The
window is to be set immediately over Shak-
speare's grave. The committee which has the
forte to have the dedication address delivered
by James Russell Lowell Tho decorations
represent tho seven ages of man, and for the
Illustrations Of Shakspeare's text, describing
each, ascriptural subject has been chosen. Tho
vel of art
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01

Tho Ohio legislature has passed an act re-
quiring all executions in Ohio to take place
within the walls of tho penitentiary.
A rainfall of twelve inches has submerged
Southeastern Kansas, causing great destruction
to crops and cattle. Dennson, Tex, also TO-
ports combination Of flood and cyclone.
Naval circles in Washington are interested in
tho presence of Russian corvette and a
British man-of-war at Hampton Roads, and
everybody hopes there will be fight
The committee appointed by tho plenary
council to select site for the proposed Roman
Catholic university has been called by Arch
bishop Gibbons Of Baltimore to meet in Wash
ington, May7.
The Oklahoma movement has collapsed, 80
far as any present attempt to roach Oklahoma
is concerned, and the boomers have decided to
60 home and await further action on the part
Of the government
Reports arc just received that very heavy
frosts have prevailed in Southern Oregon and
great damage resulted It is difficult to esti-
mate the actual loss, but it is said to be heavy.
The fruit aud vegetable crops suffered sovere-
~.
Thomas Maher, after selling farm near
= oAu1Nulc, OlAOS AoI 0l,OOV, "ohe VI oPtoe
and displayed rolls of bills, after which he was
found dead In q barn. with no money on his
person, but no marks of violence werc visible
Three suspected men have been arrested.
Sir Stafford Northcote, in speech in Lon
don, attacked the governments programme Of
abandoning the Soudan. He SAID the rcten-
ton of Egypt was duty England owed to the
people of India to maintain hor prestige in
India, and especially to keep the 6uez canal
always available for the transportation Of
British troops.
Tho motion of the minister Of militia in the
Dominion parliament for an appropriation Of
$700,OOO to meet the expenses in connection
with the Northwest rebellion, passed without
discussion The money, the minister explained,
was for the maintenance Of 4, QUO troops, at an
average of 41:50 per day, for sixty days; there
was also $160, 600 required for transportation,
and for supplies $4,000.
The invitation to spend the summer in the
Cstskill mountains, N. Y, extended to Gen.
Grant and his family, has been accepted
through the generate son, Col Fred D., who
writes to tho manager Of . hotel there, - fol-
lows Gen. Grant directs me to answer your
letter Of yesterday and say that II 10 his inten.
ton, il alive, to visit the Catskiils during the
month Of August and IL convenient, will &C.
oept your knd invitation for thst month
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
frotsetina Montana.

Granville Stuart, president of the Montana
board of stock commissioners, a few days ago
addressed q communication to Acting Gov.
Iookcr, setting forth tho danger to stock in
Montana which would result should the Can
adian rebels and Indians retreat and Cross the
border, as seems likely. Mr. Stuart requested
that the matter be laid before President Cleve.
land. Tookor has complied. He endorses Mr..
Stuarts statements, and requests that early
action be taken by the government to protect
the lives and property of citizens of Montana in
tho event of an invasion by the partisans Of Riel
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01

Four SCORE YEARS AND TEN have not seen
the equal Of Ely's Cream Balm as remedy for
Catarrh, Colds in tho Head, and Hay Fever.
permanent benefit A thorough treatment
cures the worst cases. Apply with the finger
into the nostrils. Price 50 cents at druggists
W cents by mail. Ely Bros, Owego. N. Y.
For all forms OF nasal catarrh where there
is dryness Of the air passage with what is COM
going to bed, Eiys Cream Balm gives perfect
and Immediate relief Its benefit to me has
been pricelesa-A. G. Chase, NJ D., Mill
wood, Kansas.
have used one bottle of Elys Cream Balm
and it is the best remedy have found for ca
tarrh in fifteen years.-V g. Babbage, Attor-
ncy, Hardinsburg, Ky.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01

In tho house Of commons Mr.. Gladstone, in
replying to an inquiry made BY Sir STAFFORD
Northcote said thoro was no intention Of lay
lug further papers touching the Afghan Sit
uation upon the table before asking for vote
house The government was engaged in corre-
spOndence Of extrenie gravity with Russia II
was impossible now TO mako q complete state
mont Of that correspondence, while no partial
staten1ent could big gtven without the greatest
RISK Of crexting misrepresentation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
The Care Of Chtldr.n.

BosToN. MAss.-A leading medical journal
how seriously the health of children is impcr-
illed by tho use Of preparations containing
morphia and opium, and gwen for the cure OF
colds and coughs. The chemist of tho Brook
Ign Board of Health, Otto Grothe, PhD, q
certifies officially that recently harmless and
yet effective article for such complaints has
come to his notice. He refers to the newly dis
covered Red Star Cough Cure, which he found
purely vegetable
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
Se,,;arisat Cruelty,
init Yo,lrpelf md family u

Sewarisat Cruelty
To permit yourself and family y
"HufIor!"
With sickness when il can DO prevented
and cured 30 sAsily
With Hop Ditters!!!
Having experienced great deal Of
'Trouble!" from indigestion, somuch % THAI
Icame near losing my
Life!
Ny trouble always .ame after eating any
food
However light
And digestible,
For two O. three hours ss time I had 70 20
through the most
Excruciatlng pains,
Sand the only way ever got'
s.Relief!"
Was by throwing up al my stomach con
tanned. No one can conceive the pains
that had to 60 through, until
cat last!"
/ WIS taken! ESQ bad that for three weeks I
Could est nothing!
Ny suffertngs were 30 that I called two doc.
tors to give mo somothing that would stop the
pain; their
Efforts were no good to me-
At last heard good deal
"About your Hop Ditters!
And determined to try them"
Got bottle-in four hours took the con
tents OF
One!
Next day was out Of bed, and have not seen
"sick!"
Hour, from the same cause since
I have recommended it to hundreds Of
others You have no such
advocate IS I anL"-Geo Kendall, AIstou.
Boston, Mass.
Columbus Advocate, Tesss, April q. 49,
Dear Editor:-I have tried your Hop Bitters.
and find they are good for any complaint The
best medicine ever used in my family,
II. TALEMEn.