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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-17
1uss1A AID 1xaLAuD.
zns Russo Afghan right likely to Pre-.
sipisats War Between England aud Rus.

xhs Russo Afghan Fight likely to Pre-.
sipisats War Between England and Rus.
sia.
The Official Messenger, at st. Petersburg,
published the following:
Gen. Kamoron reports that in consequences
Of hostile manifestations by the Afghans he
was compelled to attack them. The Afghans
were posted on both banks of the River Kuskh,
In an entrenched position. The fight occurred on
the 30th Of last month. The Afghan force was g.
0D men and eight guns, and was defeated with
the loss Of all the field artillery, two standards
Of banners and the entire camp outfit, and all
the provisions Of the Afghans we're captured
The Russian loss was three subalterns and ten
soldiers killed and twenty-nine wounded.
When the fighting ended Gen. KamorOff return
cd to the position he had formerly occupied
A dispatch to the London Times from Gulrsn
Of April states that the Russians, while max
ing pretext OF changing their ontposts on The a5
and drove the Asghans out of their positions.
Mr. Gladstone said in Parliament England
had kept her part of this agreement Up to
March 80, ct least, the Afghans had made no
kind. So far Is the information possessed
by the ministers went, the government. must
Penjdeh as unprovoked. The government
had asked for an explanation Of this
attack from Russia, but Of course suf-
fcient time had not yet elapsed for the re-
oeipt Of an answer to this request. Sir Ed.
ward Thornton, the British ambassador at
St Petersburg, had, however, telegraped
that Il De Giers, the Russian prime minis
ter, had expressed for himself and for the car
an earnest hope that this unhappy incident
might not prevent the continuation Of the ne
gotistions for peace.
This remark was greeted with shouts Of
derisive laughter and the impression is
that war between England and Russia cannot
be sdverted
Tho anti Russian feeling in both parties in
the house Of commons amounts to passion.
II Russia. explanation of the attack on the AZ
ne S wi Be- % forced to declare s war or re-.
sign. Decline in consols since the opening Of
Afghan frontier dispute has been S per cent,
which equals the fafl1n consols at the opening
of the Crimean war.
Tho London Morning Post states that Gen.
Wolseley has been ordered to withdraw one-
third Of his entire force from the Soudan for
services elsewhere.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-17

Henry Watson, watcl,man .t Mt Sterling,
Ky, arrested boy named johnson. Tho boys
father demanded his release. Watson drew q
pistol aud shot and killed johnson,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-17
rHs cAsuALrY nEcoRn.

THE CASUALTY RECORD.
Tho recent depreciation Of the Inaiahs Id the
vicinity of Battleford seems to have been rath.
er expcnuive, being estimated ct about $780,
O00. pretty large sum whea the circumstances
Of the settlers arc considered
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-17
Fhs Dakota oraaa Lev.

Fargo. Special Telegram, April a-Rs-
the formers on the bill for regulating railways
and warehouses in the matter Of wheat ship-
pent are beginning to eomsin eupesiptsqdeut
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suioid. Of MAJOR ,Eow.r Of wasooasa..

sSe@S -N~Ss sSSseAeDAes
Col g G. Mower, one of the proprietors Of
the Milwaukee Sunday Telegraph, and gen.
temsn we'll and favorably known in business,
social and military circles, has shot
himself in the head at the Kirley House
in that city. No one is able to ascribe cause
for the suicide. His partner, Col Watrous,
says that Mower has been ailing for
five weeks, and has only been u the
Office occasionally during that time.
Col Mower was about forty years of ago
He was born in New England, and had lived in
Wisconsin since 1857, whom he came west with
his mother, who was widow at the time, and
who sfterward married Gen. Harrison G. Ho-
bart He was educated at Appleton, and enlisted
at Chiffon soon sitter the breaking out Of the war
as private in his step. fathers regiment Al
the close of tho war he came out . captain.
since the war he has spent most Of his time in
the government engineer corps, and was for
many years stationed in Michigan while on
government work. He went TO Milwaukee
shout year ago, purca.sed an interest in the
Sunday Telegraph, which he has since edited
conformity with Col Vatrous, the senior pro.
prietOr.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-17
Massacre by 1isl's indian Allass.

Massacre BY 1aep9 Indian Allies.
Gen. Middleton the British commander IL IN
communication with both Bsttleferd and
Prince Albert by wire News comes via
Battleford Of massacre by Crees at Frog
Lake, eight miles west Of Fort Pitt
Eight whites were killed, including two
priest, The gsrrisons .t Bstusford
and and Prince Albert Albert are @ safe a q yet
q rapidly as possible It is reported that
Riel Is entrenched atBatoches, and has cannon.
This is doubtful. Middleton had . short CON-
ference with Indiana. They expressed loyal
ty. The wires are crowded with Official tsle-
tain.
In the Dominion house on the 9th, Sir John
Macdonald said:
No confirmatory information has been rs-
ceived by the government - to the sensational
reports respecting the advance Of tho Indians
across the international boundary. We have
message from . reliable source at CAlgary
stating that it was generally believed that these
reports were unfounded and that they we're
got up by interested parties
Gen. Dent, the brother in Law Of Gen. Grant,
who has returned to Washington from visit
to New York, is reported a. saying that the
Grant family has become reconciled 70 tho
fact that the general cannot recover. Before
leaving the sick room, the attending physician
permitted Gen. Dent to SEQ Gen. Grants
throat, by means Of . reflector. 10 says the
sbn ns =. made ns ssss, 4 tsa
ry in the throat must certainly give way soon,
and then there is nothing to prevent tie gsn-
ersl dying. Notwithstanding I'll his suffering.
Gen. Grant is perfectly resigned 70 his fate
and prepared to die. Remarked Gen. Dsat
sHe is as calm and self-posssssed to-day -
he was at the battle Of the Wildernesas
While Mrs. Tom Graham, ths vito Of .
prominent citizen Of Lexington. Ga. was q
the we'll, negro stepped up behind her and
grasped her around tho waist She struggled
braysly, but he carried her into clump Of
Ssi she fsii into % ssoon and w = I Il her Ss1ssl
captor's mercy. She was found still uncon.
scioIa The countrywide was soo9 sesrchins
for the negro.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-17

Pretty Stella Clifford Of Warren, n. H.,
wants . divorce from George c. Clifford, with
NAQW ~ aoVsd IN February
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-17
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.

CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.
Thomas McClintock Of Chicago had his pock-
ets picked Of $500 on the cars at Allegheny
City, Pa
William q. Carroll, former labor agitator
and the originator Of the miners union Penn
sylvaniA. fatally shot Henry Taylor, business
man ct Wilkesbarre Carroll had been elected
BY his landlord to mako room for Taylor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-04-17

~
for-nothing chlldl You might try to
make yourself useful occasionally.
You've only been burden to me ever
since your father died. Go up into the
garret, and bring down the rest O. them
rags"
Cissy fitted away, Q painful flush
suffusing her face.
But she had not seen the last of
the handsome artist.
That evening, as she stood dejectedly
at the garden gate, wearied out with
the labors Of the day, and trying to es-
cape for few moments from her step
mothers shrewish tongue, he came
whistling along the lane, and paused
near her.
"You have been crying" he exclaim-
ed abruptly, looking into her pretty for
get-me-not eyes.
"Yes," she admitted. ut was very
foolish Of me-"
"That dreadful woman has been scold-
ing you sgsin?"
II deserve it no doubt. I am not
strong, and cannot accomplish much"
Phillip muttered something under
his breath.
"Why don't you leave her? Have you
no relatives to whom you could go?"
Cissy shook her pretty head.
There 10 only the great aunt Of whom
spoke this morning-and I don't ever
know whore to find her. II would
make no difference il ] did. Sbe is very
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
THE CREAM OF THE NEWS.

| The supreme court at the United States has
rendered decision in the Virginia coupon tax
cases In favor of the bondholdcrs aud against
the state on all material points.
Georgia gentleman have asked the president
10 visit Att Ita In MAY.
Glenwoni.W Na"and 4 companv has been or
ganiZed with pl uN r'1 IL.
Kcnwood Pusp 'oc,, e.. - en- rom the New
York Tribrur tor saying that he wrote tho
Morcy lcii,I
Forest III have Gone considerable damage in
Long lslaud
Presid, o. y, yrland will take up his residence
at the su - home in MAY
Jane ~ir1.tar, roller rink manager NJ
Bowling Grc,u. o., clipped with Mablc West,
aged IL, the handsome ward of a New York
gentleman but was arrested the next day at
Fostoria.
ThoS W Daley and Robert V. Nackcy New
York building inspectors. tn whose carclVssncs
the fall Of the Buddcnsick buildings was due,
have also been indicted for manslnughtcr.
The United States supreme court has affirmed
the judgment of the district court of Utah,
which convicted Rodger ClawsOn OF polygamy,
and sentenced him 10 fine of $500 and four
years in prison
Sir John Macdonald has anno;,nrrd in the
Dominion parliament the Introduction Of bill
suspendng temporarily the operation OF the
| liquor law.
The suit Of the Pacific railroad company
against the Missouri Pacific company, which
involved The title p Jaw Guuld AMI pihcr, "a
the latter property has ircn dismissed IN the
United States court al 81 Louis. Mo-, the dc
PENDANTS having pail i sum less Tam 81 .0O0, 900
10 the plaintiffs,
The legislature ~ Ohio has passed an act re.
Quiring all executions IN that state 70 take
place within the Wal>uf the pcni;cn,iafy
Steps are heinz taken for the n'irposc OF
securing the rcopcnih" OF lie New o.rar. cx-
position in October
Nicksburg. Miss, suffered the luS. ui s.5,0p
by tire on the gid Thirt'-iivr p-'son' pHi'h-d
In the flames
A. L Wyman, United States treasurer, has
resigned C. y Jordan. for MANI wears CASH
icr Of the Third National bank ot Mex York
City. has been appointed Ia sIIccc"i hn;
Fire broke out in the shops ol ihp Pullman
Palace car company'S works IN Philadelphia,
aud before II was subducd 'G,tGu worth OF
damage had been done
The Oklahoma movement has COLLAPSED. and
the settlers have givCr up the fight.
The lower House of The Ma->achuSctl4 lcgis-
aturc has passed bill providing for fortnight
~ payment TO employees by manufacturing
companies.
James q. CheuOwctb uf Texas. has been APP
pointed first auditor of the treasury.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
THE LAW MAKERS.

APRIL 21-SENATE-Th following were
passed appropriaing swamp lands to improve
fookinggass river, Clinton county. To cs-
tablish a board OF state fish commissioners, To
better preserve and protect fish Mcssrs.
Hueston Francis and Austin were appointed "A
special committc Ia select u site fOr "a soldiers
home. Adjourned.
HoUsE-.Thc following bills passed on third
reading Amending section of the general
insurance act, amending ACT relative 10 board
of public works IN Grand Rapids: repeating
continuous sections S1lg, A Howell, relative To
preventing debtors from giving preferences to
creditors; IN reference 10 tie supcriptendents
of the poor IN Wayne county. Adjourned.
April 22-SENATE- Many petitions were re-
ccivcd for the submission Of prohibitory
amendment; also many circumstances against
the passage of n bill a. secure minority of
shareholders representation on boards OF d.
rectors in Joint stock companies. The follow
ing bills passed on third rcadng authorizing
Spaulding, Saginw county, TO borrow money TO
build a bridge, and FOR The relief OF Geo. =.
Baker. Adjourned
HousE-Bills passed Amending dog tax
act; approwiating money for the Michigan
scmi-centcnnial celebration was lost, vote re-
considered and resolution tabled; excluding
principals, superintendent and professors OF
schools from Office Of county school examiner
was lost; amendngelection laws, so as..to adopt
Canadian system ot ballots and balloting
Adjourned.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
Things in General.

Now that the President is seated, the
Cabinet chosen and the country safe,
suggests the New York Commercial
Advertiser, let every man go to work,
and, so far as in him lies, help to make
lively spring trade.
Several weeks before Christmas the
yacht Iolanthe. having three men on
board, sailed out of Port Phillip Bay,
Victoria, and was never seen again. On
the Goth of December hugo white
shark was caught ut Frankston, small
village near Melbourne. Some of the
loungers on the beach facetiously sug-
gested that relics of the missing crew
might be looked for inside the missing
fish. The shark, therefore, was cut
open and in It's stomach were actually
found O human head, mass of soddcn
rags, broken wooden pipe, and gold
watch and chain. The watch was im-
mediately recognized as having belonged
to one of the yachtmen who had boon on
board the Iolanthe.
Says tho Lancaster Pa.) Intel]i-
gencer: "a young man sat down at
dinner the other day with gentleman
worth million dollars, who had been
in public life for half century, who
had counseled with Presidents and had
dined with Kings. They had beefsteak,
boiled potatoes, milk and pie. The
next day he was invited to dine with
Solomon Shoddy, who, in his rise from
the position of scullion to one of opu-
lence, had learned nothing. There
we're thirteen courses and nine kinds of
wine, the best that money could buy.
And yet the little dinner was the best,
even for guest who knew not dyspep-
STA and had no dread of Indigestion"
A Hot Springs, Ark. correspondents
says: "Thcre is constant stream Of
people going and coming every day.
Many como here as last resort, and
find the lorg sought cure; many get no
relief and die but it is stated that dur
ing the past ten years upward of $4,000
people have been cured Of diseases here
who have been consinered past recovery
by eminent physicians of the country"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
An Important BIZ.

The minority representation hill has passed
both branches of the legislature, aud now
awaits The governors signature The bill has
been lotly contested from The time Of its in
troduc lion It's opponents are couIideul that
the United States supreme court will declare
IL uncoi stitulional.
Following j. the lu ext cr the bill:
SECTION ]. The people of the state Of
Michigan enact, That in all elections for di-
rectors of any corporation organized under
any general law oi this state, other than NUM-
cipal every stockholdrr SHALL have the right Ia
vote in persOn or 10y proxy the number OF
shares of stock owned 10y him for as many per-
sons as there may br directors 10 be elected, or
to cumulatc said shares, and give one Candi-
date as many votes rs will equal the number of
directors multiplied las The number of shares
OF his stock: or To distribute them on the
same principle among IS many candidates ms
he shall think tit All such corporations shall
elect their directors annually, and the entire
number of directors shall he balotcd for at one
and the same tinr aud not separately
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
The Sea Gives Un.

A romance has come 10 light connected with
the Inflated steamship Daniel Stcinemann,
which was wrecked at Sambro year ago, when
124 lives were lost Previous To his leaving
home Peter AndrcaS Mchaelson, one OF the
passengers, deposited $50, $40 and some valua-
bles Tor saIc-kccping with one Herschcd of
lIasle. Denmark, aud took receipt therefore.
Probably imagining that no legal evidence
would ever he forthcoming that he had the
money Ilerschicd refused TO return II 10 the
dead mans relations. Thcrcupon the Danish
foreign minister communicated with Mr. Tobin
the Danish consul at this port, requesting him
Ia spare no efforts Ia end the receipt. The
bodies and wrcckage washed ashore from time
to time have been carefully searched, and the
divers who have been working for the past year
have kept sharp lookout for the missing doc
ument but all without success. Recently n
small trunk was washed ashore containing n
number of letters and papers. These were
turned over Ia the consul They were water
soaked and the writing almost obliterated, but
among them was the long looked-for receipt,
which after much difficulty Consul Tobin de-
ciphercd and translated lie has cabled the
good news 10 Copenhagen.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
Flood and Cyclone.

A special from Mexia, Texas, April 23d
says:
"Praric Grove neighborhood, eight miles
south Of Mcxla, was visited about O'Clock
this afternoon by a severe cyclone, causing
serious results in life aud property A two
story schoolhousc in which were about 80 chill
dren, was blown down and torn To pieces. kill
ing one and wounlmg several children.
The house of McKnnop was blown down,
seriously inmring MeKinuon. The storehouse
and postoilCc, owned by 5 d. Hughes, was
demolished and goods promscuously scatter.
cd. The residence of NJ b. Cox, II. Thompson
aud I j. Williams were demolished Larkin
Gentry's house, some distance from the village,
is also reported demolished, and himself, wife
aud child killed Other serious results arc
probable, as the country Is thickly settled In
the direction which the storm took.
A Deuisou dispatch says: ain consequence
Of heavy rain aud wind storms, causing wash
outs and cndangcring bridges, railroad traffic
on the Missouri Pacific north and west Of Den
ison is impcdcd. The south hound passenger
train was detailed at the city limits. The Red
river was rising four feet per hour. a freight
train Of Is ears was wrecked near Cary station,
Indian Territory. No one hurt Lou Holland,
injured bya falling building during the cyclone,
died. a family OF cmigrants encamped on the
river bottom was suddenly surrounded by
water last night and sought safety I'm the trees
They were rescued.
A cloud burst occurred on the Medicine river
in Kansas on the 2}d. and proved very dlSas-
irous in IFS results: East Of Medicine Lodge
city ihe water rushed through the valley To the
depth NJ 10 fectcarrying death and destruction
Ia many homes. Men, women and children
were found clingiug to trees, some with their
night clothes, others stark naked, but alive.
Frequent attempts were made TO rescue the I'M
fortunaies, but the boats were swampcd and
the lucklcsS boatmcu barely escaped with their
lives. Before the storm eight emf
grant wagons were campcd on the bottoms. An
old man recognized three OF the bodies as those
OF his wife and Two children.
A late dispatch SAYS: In Elm creek bottoms,
cast OF the town. about t. houses were entirely
DESTROYED ami many of The occupants were
drowned or saved only hy clinging Ia branches
of trees. In the camps in the bottoms were ~
or II cmglani wagons filled with families, and
not half of these persons have yet been found.
Entire families were drowned a relief party
was on, picking up the unfortlnatcs. Hun
dreds Of cattle were drowned and great fields OF
crops ruined Hundreds OF dead animals also
line the banks Of Elm creek. Fifteen lives are
known to have been lost, aud this number will
probably he greatly increased when the waters
recrdc 80 that = thorough search can he made.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
Floating Houses.

A disastrous food occurred on the DIST, at
Kingman, Kansas, in the Minnesota river,
which Is supposed io be the result OF a water
spout. About y O'Clock the river began TO rise
nj tremendous rate But little attention was
paid to IT., rs the preceding night had been
one OF heavy rains. The river rose five feet In
thirty minutes and In little time was out Of
the banks, but still the people did not fear any
particular danger, thinking the water could
not rise much more, but on II came and soon
all outbulllings and sheds began To move and
almost instantly the whole Of South Main street
was under rush of waters, which tore houses
from their foundations and sent them drifting
across the street and ON their way down the
wild and turbulent river with families still In
them screaming for help The food soon
reached the iloor OF the bridge, which caused
the water to pour into the Riverside hotel The
inmates fed precipitately across to the north
side. Fifteen dwellings were swept into the
current, with men, women and children In
them at the mercy Of the waters. The number
drowned Is unknown, though four women and
one man are known TO have been drowned, be-
sides several children.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
Dyuamiters Still On Deck.

London dispatches Of the 23d state that a
terrific explosion occurred In the secretary's
Office of the admiralty building The ex-
ploson, II was found, had badly damaged the
room In which It occurred and set ton fire.
The officials and ilremen soon extinguished the
flames. Rumors spread that several persons
had been injured, but IL was speedily discover
ed that the one most seriously hurt was Mr..
Edwin NJ Swanson, assistant secretary and
principal clerk, who received severe scalp
wound and sustained confusion of the brain.
He will recover.
II Is believed that the explosion was not ac-
cidental, but that II was caused by dynamite;
that II was the outcome of plot hatched by
either dynamiters or Nlhiists for the purpose
OF hampering the war preparations of the
British government. prominent Scotland
yard detective has asserted that the Nihilists In
In London have suddenly become very patriot
ic In their conversations as 10 the controversy
between England and Russia regarding the
Afghan boundary question.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-04-30
LOOKS WAR LIKE.
Fair Prospect that England and Russia
Will Come to Blows.
OTHER FOREIGN NEWS.

\ compromise has been agreed TO between
England and Russia by the terms of which
Russia agrees 10 make no further advances
provided the Afghans remain quiet.
A suakim dispatch states that Osman Dig
ma has boen killed by his followers.
The Porte has given assurances to the
powers that In case of war no vessels will be
permitted to pass the Dardaneles.
Austria and Germany have warned the porte
not TO allow English or Russian ships to pass
through the BosphorOus In case Of war.
A Russian prince In London has received
telegram lfrom the czai expressing hope that
peace will be preserved
An Italian feet is fitting out for the Baltic
sea.
Gen Brier De Isle teecraphs 10 Paris that
the Chinese are retreatng
The Fremdenblai learns that the English
government has warned English traders Mt
Black sea ports 10 bc prepared to leave.
Freights on the Black sea have risen 80 per
cent
The Pail Mall Gazette states that, despite all
the prevalent alarmst rumors. II Is in n po-
sition 10 state that differences between Eng
land and Russia are IN fair way toward
settlement
A blue book puts the effective strength of
the British regular army al $4,000 men. that
of the reserves AT 5000 men, that of the
militia l25,000 men, and that Of the volunteers
at 2l5,000 men
1t is believed that the British government
has decided upon the immediate recall of Gen.
Graham's force from the Soudan.
Sir Peter Lumsden's account OF the attack on
the Pendjeh differs very materially from that
given by komaroff.
There Is q common belief that the killing OF
Barrios president OF Guatemala, was really
deliberate assassination brought about by the
ntrigues Of Zaldivar, president of San Saliva
dor, who Is credited with fully as unsrupuous
an ambition as that of the dead chieiiain. His
son fell while guarding his fathers body.
II is reported from nongoia that the riva,
Mahdis have met In battle and that the orginal
Mahdi was defeated. losing two governors. +,
Obeid, II is also reported. has been plundercd'
and burned