davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
Dakota,s Greatness.

Col. John C. Bundy, editor of the Chicago
Religio-P Philosophical Journal, who recently
made visit to Devils Lake, thus writes Of Da-
kota's greatness:
After breakfast I sit down to consider the
extent and resources Of Dakota. Here is a
Territory-which ought to have been admitted
as State ere Extraordinarily more than
twice as large as all New England, leave out
Maine, and it is more than four times the CON-
bined area other New England States. Great
Britain and Ireland could be dropped into 1t
and still leave room for half dosen German
principaties. Its area is nearly 150, 900 square
miles. The Missouri river is navigable through
out the Territory, and the Red river affords an
eastern frontage of $50 miles. Although In
177O Dakota only had IS miles Of railroad, the
metals now span 5000 miles, and railroad
building goes steadily forward. She offers, as
whole, the finest wheat growing country on
the continent and is rich in gold, silver, coal,
iron and maganese mines. In 1870 her white
population was only about 1900, In 1880 it
had increased to 1856, 900 and now is considera-
bly, more than enough to entitle her to admis-
sion ass State. This country, which within
my memory was considered by the best au-
thorities as d desert, and so designated, now
produces not far from Is 0O0, 900 bushels Of
cereals. Twenty seven years ago one solitary
pioneer harvested the only wheatfeld in what
is now Dakota. 1t comprised 40 acres and
yielded 945 bushels. Dakota has more miles
of railroad than has the State where hrst the
Pilgrims and Puritans landed, or any one Of
two dozen other old settled States. She can,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
Land once nectsiona

WASHINGTON, Oct. A.-The secretary OF the
interior has allowed the appeal Of G. E. Hall
in bis contest against Frederick Klapp for the
southeast quarter section IA. township lac,
north' range 81 west, Bismarck, Dak., land
district. The secretary believes that Klapp,
who was bookkeeper at $3.50 per year for
a firm of cattle raisers about forty miles from
jamestown, was holding down the land for
that firm; that he had his residence in James
town, keeping his wife and family there. He
believes that Hall has the first right to the
land, and II the tenor OF the secretary's letter
can be taken as an indication, he will reverse
the decision Of the general land office and give
Hall the land on the appeal. Ho has affirmed
the decision Of the commissioner in the case
Of Aaron A. Joline, commuted homestead Of
the southeast quarter section g. township ITO
north, range 6S, and Of e. Beyson's claim to
the northeast quarter section H. township liz
north, range "a, In the Huron land district
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
The Sufferers from Drouth.


]. M. Hannaford, traffic manager Of the
Northern Pacific has issued the following cir
cHlar:
'"rhe following rates on oats, feed and po.
tatoes, in straight or mixed car loads, are au-
thorizsd strictly for the benefit of the farmers
who suffered the loss of their grain and pota-
toes by drouth, during the past season:
"From Moorehead to all stations west Oh tho
main line as far as Redfield, Dakota, 10 cents
per hundred pounds.
'From all points east of Moorhead as far rs
and including Wadena, 15 cents per hundred
pounds.
'From points east OF Wadena including
Little Falls and Fergus Falls branches and St.
Pau, Minneapolis and Duluth, 20 cents per
hundred pounds.
As many worthy settlers may consider this
concession beyond their reach, solely because
they do not possess sufficient sum Of money
TO purchase carload at one time, or would
not require this quantity, we suggest thai
farmers Of one neighborhood club together
and place the order in the name Of one of their
number to secure the car rate.
1T must be understood that application for
the reduced rate must come through the Su-
perintendenps office, or your own, (the Station
Agenfs) and must bear his or your endorse
ment."
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
A Card.

The Caledonia ring are circulating the state
ment that D. w. Sprague, nominee for the
Assembly, is not a resident of the Territory.
Mr.. Sprague has resided in the town Of Enger,
Steele Co., since the spring Of 1882. Tho first
three winters Of his residence here he was a
teacher in the Curtiss Business College, Mime
apois. But for the last two years he has not
resided in Minneapolis, and he has had mo
home there, or elsewhere outside of Steele
county. He is a resident, voter, and has held
the office Of justice Of the peace and clerk OF
the school board since June, 1885, and has been
Secretary Of the Republican Central Committee
Of the 18th district since October, 1884. He
would not he eligible to any Of these were he
not resident. He has not yet reached that
degree Of imbecility as to be candidate for a
position that he could not hold.
n w Cpp AcJrp
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Agricultural Experiment Station.
A memorial to the territorial legislature has
been drawn up and is being widely circulated
with view OF securing as many signatures as
possible, in which the petitioners pray for the
establishment Of an agriculture, experiment
station at some suitable place within the ter
ritory north of the 10th parallel.
The conditions Of soil and climate in Dakota,
and more especially North Dakota, are so wide
ly different from those of any other section Of
the country that the Dakota farmer cannot
profit by the experience Of the tiilef Of the soil
in other States, but Is obliged to experiment
for h;::self. and only too often do these expert
ments prove disastrous to the new beginner.
For this reason the establishment and main
tenance Of an experiment station at the public
charge, at some eligible point ID North Dakota
not another agricultural college, but farm
under the general supervision of the board of
agriculture, where may be carried on and
thoroughly tried from year to year. for the
common benefit Of all, experiments as may
serve to develop a thorough knowledge Of the
true climatic and other conditions Incident to
this locality, and such new modes of agricul-
ture as may seem worthy Of trial in view of
attaining the best results Of intelligent hus-
bandry."
This is wise and laudable move, and the
people cannot too urgently demand its execu-
tion by their servants in the legislature. The
welfare Of the farmer has heretofore been
sadly ignored and it is high time that there be
something done to promote his interests. -
HiIlsb0ro Banner.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

with her pres sant wheat supply. satisfy her o4rn
wants and furnJsh enough to feed half 81 fheE
States. And yet rer development has hardly
begun, the sod Is stfLS Snnbroken on, probably,
three-fourths Of her tilfable land. And what
Is true Of Dakota, largely, holds good Of vast
region in thhi Northwest
Think Of all this you philanthr0pic people!
You who are vexing your minGs with soclolog-
ical problems listen! Instead Of studying
theories and inhicting dull essays and dreary
books upon an innocent and long suffering
public do some practical work that lies plainly
before you. Organize emigrant aid societies;
assist tho industrious poor to homes In this in-
viting country and elsewhere. Send out your
financial agents, men Of big heart and sound
Judgment; let them study tho needs Of the
poor settlers, loan them small sums at a low
rate Of interest," and foster industry health and
happiness among those who bravely strive
against stupendous odds to conquer poverty
ana previous condition. Go about your over
crowded cities and furnish the industrious poor
WIN Information as to how they may get a
little farm In the West where they can rear
their children and become well-to-do and i'm.
portant members Of the body polite. stimu-
late their interest," coax it into action, then
help them to help themselves Here is grand
country for them; such as prefer Kansas and
sections further south should be given chance
wherever their inclinations lead them to settle.
The ragged boy is now driving the OK team
that draws the plow that turns the sod on Da-
kota's prairie who is to represent her sometime
at Washington. Stop your theorizing and
show that you really do love your fellow man.
Pool your money and brain with his muscle
and energy and you will make happiness and
wealth for all concerned
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
DAKOTA pARAGRApu,.

The Missouri river is only two feet deem at
Pierre, and farmer crossed there with hi.
team the other day.
The Manitoba surveyors north Of Park rive
met party from the Northern Pacific runnins
line from Turtle mountain to the Red river
As soon as the rails are laid from La Mour,
to Oakes, which will be In about thirty days
the Northwestern will run through trains from
Huron to Jamestown.
Governor Pierce estimates that two and one.
half million bushels of fax were raised in
Dakota this season. The wheat crop he esti-
mates at %, 900 bushels.
Under the Session Laws Of 1856, chapter 81,
the election laws are amended 60 az to REQUIRE
residence In the county Of sixty days, and in the
precinct where the vote is offered, Of twenty
days. @
Tho iatcrior department has dsallowed tho
Claim OF Carshoff Stone, Of Burleigh county,
for 1921 damages alleged to have been sus-
tanned by them from raids by the Arickaree
Indians in 1878.
Jesse Mitchell, ali inmate of the peuitentiary
sent up from Cass county for grand larceny,
and whose time was nearly out escaped the
guard and got as far as Sterling, where he was
caught by the warden.
District Attorney Glaspel, Of Stutslnan coun-
ty, rules that the law restricting county taxes
to per cent. OF the assessed valuation don't
apply to the current expenses Of county, but
to the unusual expenses
The Odd Fellows of Grand Forks have lust
completed arrangements for the construction
of large three-story brick building on the
corner of Fourth street and Kittson avenue for
use as their hall and offices.
While Andrew Fluck, a farmer living near
Splritwood, was sharpening plow, sparks
flew from 1t and lit in lay or other combusti-
bio material, burning his house and barn and
1000 bushels Of wheat. No insurance.
The Hillsboro Banner says that Samuel E.
Borg attempted suicide by cutting his throat at
the City hotel, Fargo. Borg is said to have
worked on the Grandin farm during the sum-
mer. The cause Of the rash act is unknown.
There is some possibility of his recovery.
The engineers Of the Dakota Il Great South
ern railroad arrived at Grand Forks from
Tower City. They have surveyed a preliminary
line from Tower City in northerly direction
to Hope, and thence easterly to Grand Forks.
The survey crosses the Manitoba road at Rey-
nolds, 20 miles south of Grand Forks.
Fargo Republican: While adjusting belt in
his mill Saturday, Captain W. w. Allen was
caught by his clothing In the set screw and
was carried around the shaft three times while
1t was making 2SOrevolutIons per minute. For
tunately his coat came off, thus saving his life;
but, in falling, lie was thrown distance of
ten feet against an elevator, and had three Of
his ribs broken.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
Railroad Concentration.

The st. Paul Globe says there is a strong and
healthy rumor In the air that the Chicago,
Burlington & Northern road is to be consoli-
dated with the St. Paul. Minneapolis & Mani
toba railway. 1t is given out in railroad cir
cles below that negotiations have proceeded SO
far that the basis Of consideration shall be l5O
for Manitoba stock and 90 for Chicago, Bur!inp-
ton & Northern. The Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy, which controls the Chicago, Burlng-
ton d Northern, have been on terms of warm
est friendship with the Manitoba for some
time, and 1t is claimed that large amount Of
stock Is held in Boston and by men who are
largely interested in Chicago, Burlington 6
Quincy. II this rumored consolidation be true,
1t will make the Cqicago, Burlington & Quincy
system ono Of the most powerful railroad cor
porations in the country, as the relations of the
Manitoba and Canadian Pacific will virtually
give 1t through line from Chicago to the Pa
cific coast
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
Rencws Her Youth,

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay county,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story, the
truth of which is vouched for by the residents
sof the town: II am 73 years old, have been
troubled with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress myself with
out help. Now I am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own house.
work. I owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for
having renewed my youth, and removed CON-
pletely all disease and pain" Try bottle,
only so cents at Wamberg & Jacobson's drug
store, Hope, D. r.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
TraiIl County Repubtcans.

The following is the regular republican
ticket Of Trail county, which will undoubted-
ly be elected:
Treasurer, j. S. Abrahamson; auditor, H. 81.
Strom; sheriff, W. K. Seaver; register Of Deeds
Asa Sargent; district attorney, F. W. Ames;
judge Of probate court, S. K. Nnutson; SUPER
intendent Of schools, w. A. Kelly; coroner, DR..
D. D. Murray; surveyor, John Amb; commits
sioner 3rd district, N. H. Void; commissioner
9th district, I. A. Rygg.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
THE POLITICAL DRAMA.
The Curtain About to be Rung UP on
the Last Act,


The last act Of the great political drama tha
has occupied the attention Of the people of Da
kota for the last two months is about to open
Each OF the various candidates seeking public
favor has rehearsed his part donned his stage
costume, and stands ready for the contest that
Is to decide who shall fill the various public
trusts for the coming two years. At 9 O'Clock
Tuesday morning the curtain will be rung up
and from that time until O'Clock the battle of
the ballots will occupy the undivided attention
| OF the people. In accordance with universal
custom, and in order that the audience may be
thoroughly posted, the PIONEER gives the cast
of characters and the position to which each
aspires:
The first gentleman to engage public atten-
tion is the Hon. 0. S. Clifford, the republican
nominee for delegate to congress. He is Ger
tain of election, the only question being Ms to
how large his majority shall be. Mr.. Clifford
is the present incumbent, and has we'll earned
reelection. His opponent is Mr.. M. H. Day,
who has been paid the compliment Of nomi-
nation by the democrats Of Dakota.
Next comes the nominee for the territorial
council, Mr.. j. F. Selby, Of Hillsboro, the pres
ent district attorney Of Trail county, and a
gentleman in every way qualified for the posi-
ton. He will be elected without doubt as the
only opposition to him comes from few bolt
ers in the eastern end of Trail, who have
nominated Rev. G. A. Harstad.
Tho regular republican nominees for the
legislative assembly are D. W. Sprague, a
farmer Of Steele county, and Frank II. Adams,
of the Cooperstown Courier. The only oppo-
sition to this ticket is the candidacy Of Mr.. O.
G. Major, who within the past week has an
nounced himself as an independent candidate.
For county commissioners tho candidates
are James Burdeck, in the second district,
Martin Hanson, in the fourth district, and
John Oxton, regular nominee, and John P.
Pease, independent in the fifth district
For register OF deeds MI. E. S. Seymour, the
present incumbent, is the regular nominee.
His opponent is MIR. Howard w. MoGovney.
For treasurer, Mr.. X. H. Brunsdao is The
nominee and Mr.. Frank M. Ward the inde-
pendent candidate. q
For sheriff there are three candidates, B. +.
Walden, the regular nominee, and j. w. Stew
art and U. p. Anderson.
For superintendent Of schools there are also
three aspirants. Mr.. G. w. Winchell is the
nominee of tho conventonand tho present in
cumbent Of the office. lie is opposed by MI.
W. I. Wavey and Mrs. L.fD. F. Hogue.
For district attorney MI. G. j. Paul is the
nominee and only candidates..
For Judge Of Probate R. w. Berry is the
only candidate.
For assessor Mr.. Robert Coclrane is the only
aspirant.
For county surveyor Mr.. G. Il. Frick is the
regular nominee.
For coroner, DR.. H. H. Baldwin ia the only
candidate.
For justice Of the peace r. D. Ross, and for
constable Otis S. Hasselton were the only nom-
nations made.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
Riverside.

Charley Palfrey has been running that well
auger at his place. He was down 100 feet and
no water at last reports.
Mrs. Anna Christopfson and her brother-in-
law, August, have gone to Fargo Oh visit.
Three OF our nimrods went clear down to
Willow Lake on a wild goose chase October
rs, but never got goose.
Mrs. Charlotte Foster is up from Duluth help
ing the boys fix up for winter. SYLvIE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
PeOples' Ticket.

For bulk Oysters-Wasem.
For cranberries-
For buckwheat and four-Wasem.
For maple syrup (pure)-Wasem.
For best assortments and lowest prices
.,sWasem.
For fur coats and caps-Wasem.
For astrachan5 and plush cloaking -Wasem
For full line New w-Markets-Wasem.
For all kinds Of foot-wear-Wasem.
For all kinds Of underwear-Wasem.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
Bold Express.Car Rohher,.

Hi' LoulS, uct. EO.-Ihe Adams express car,
| attached to passenger train No. 8, on the st.
Louis San Francisco road, which left this
| city at a quarter after eight last night was
robbed Of over $50,0OO in cash between here
and Pacific, Missouri. Before the train left
this city man, giving the mama Of Cummings,
presented letters to the express messenger, Mr.,
Toheringham, purporting to be signed by the
officers OF the company, stating that Cummings
was out to take run on the line, and asking
Toheringham to give him the points. When
near Merrimac the stranger overpowered tho
messenger, gagged him and bound him to the
safe, after which be coolly rifed the car. He
cut open tho bags containing silver, but took
none Of 1t. At Merrimac the robber left the
train. The robbery was not discovered until
the train reached Pacific, when tho express car
was broken open and Toheringham discovered
tied to the safe. The express officers are reti-
cent, but admit that over $5O,0l0 was taken.
The rObber is partly described as dark man,
prepossessing in appearance, and dressed in
black, with very large hands and feet. sin
gular coincidence is that he gave tile name of
Jim Cummings, the only member of the once
celebrated James gang who has been account
ed for. --.---- ---'--'->
The stranger who gave the name of Cum
mings to Toheringham, the messenger, pre-
sented to him cleyerly forged letter, bearing
a perfect fac smile of the signature of Mr..
Barrett, the local agent Of the express com.
pany at st. Louis. The letter stated that Mr.,
Barrett had decided to put an extra man on
the route; that the bearer was he and that
Mr.. Tuheringham was directed to teach him ths
details OF the business. The stranger was al
lowed to enter the car, and took great interest
In all the movements Of the messenger, appar-
emily desiring to learn quickly the ins and outs
OF the duties which the letter stated lie was ex-
pected to perform. Mr. Toheringhams sus-
piclons were not at all aroused, and tho strau-
ger impressed him as quiet and nrepossessinp
companion.
In the course of time 1t became necessary for
Toheringham to 60 to the safe, and turning to
do 80 saw the stranger sitting calmly in chair
with cooked revolver leveled at his (Toher-
ingham's) head. Cummings cautiously ap-
preached the dumfounded messenger, and told
him II he remained quiet and made no outcry,
or raised no alarm, his life would not be en-
dangered, but II he acted otherwise he could
not answer for the consequences. Tohering
ham had nothing to do but to submit, and, &C
cording to his statement the robber bound him
hand and foot, pressed gag into his mouth,
tied him to the safe so that he could not move,
aud proceeded with his work. The safe had
been left open, and it took but few minutes
for the robber to secure the bank notes and
yaluables In the shape Of 1ewelry. etc. He cut
open the bags containing the silver coin, but
he evidently concluded that thcss. were TOO
heayy for him to carry, and be did not tilsturS
their contents. Ofthe gold, however, ne took
good deal, and then proceeded to make good
his escape.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
Gallatin Items

John Pates killed seventeen geese at two
shots a few days ago. He also shot deer up
near the mounds last week.
T. A: Hagen buried girl about three years
old October %. She died Of diphtheria. The
rest of the children that were sick are on the
gain. SIP,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

A large elevator at McCauleysyille.sM Mimi,
came apart last Saturday. The roof was taken
completely off, and the sides fell out. There
had been a heavy rain and the elevator was
too full Thirty thousand bushels of wheat
were scattered.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29
.aIichaeI strogoT.,

Mr. G. G. Staley, while playing the leading
part In "Michael Strogoff," at Oakland, Cal.,3
became so hoarse from severe cold that he
despaired Of being able to continue his part
Two bottles of Red Star Cough Cure entirely
cured him. Does not nauseate.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Mrs. s. S. Sweet sister CT Mrs. W. H. Pease
and aunt OF Mrs. McCutchins, arrived yester-
day from Sacramento, California, on visit.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Miss Lucy H. Ray, sister cf Frank Ray, who
has been in Minneapolis for some months, has
taken pity Oh Frank, and instead of poslpon-
ing her trip till next spring, has come up to
keep house for him during the winter.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

The St Louis Browns defeated the Chicago.
base ball club for the Championship Of the,
world and pure Of 10000, winning four
out Of ss..ix games played, 81
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

The small boy who plays circus with the
trick goat' in his back yard, should see that
the St. Jacobs Oil bottle is not empty.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Byron NJ. Heryy has rented the two-story
building on the east side of town and will oc-
cupy it with his family this winter. He is ell
gagged at present in erecting a barn.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

The granary of Mrs. 0. P. Miller, on section
Z, l45, %, was robbed Of something like 100
bushels of wheat about week since.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Frank Hill, who never comes empty-handed,
returned Thursday from Kilbourn City, bring
ing with him Car load of horses, household
goods etc
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Charley Shumway has received his feed mill
and commenced operations today. 1t is his
intention to run the mill daily, and to grind all
kinds of feed for farmers. He will erect q
building adjoining the Spear building,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Last Wednesday afternoon a boy Of Mr.. Nc
Clelland, near Ellsbury, was thrown off of a
mule he was riding, breaking his collar bone
and bruising him quite badly about tho chest
and shoulders. DR.. Baldwin was called in and
set the bone, and thinks lie will he all right in
few WeekS
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Capt. William Faulkner made flying visit
to his family and friends, coming up Saturday
and returning to St. Paul Tuesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-10-29

Rev. A. K. Barlow, of the Methodist church,
arrived here last Saturday, and preached in
the Hope church Sunday morning.