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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
Speaking Under Difficulties.

A theatrical company out West gave
with permission of the superintendent,
"Mikado" performance TO the in.
mates of the penitcntiary. 1t is need
less to say that they were greatly pleas
ed. The announcement of the Mikado
that he proposed to make the punish
ment fit the crime was appla,,ded vchc-
mently, as was Ko Kos song, Taken
from the County Jail"
To address convicts in Jail without
saying anything that might be regarded
as personal is very difficult,
A blunt old German member of the
Illinois Legislature. Mr.. Plotkc, was
one of the committee appointed to in-
vest gate the State pcnitentiary ut Ches-
ter. While there he was called on for
speech. 1t was certainly speaking
under difficulties. He said:
II hardly know wot to say to YOU. |
cannot call you shcntlcmcns, because
you is not shcntlcmcns. and again
can't call you friends, because dot
might gif mincsclf away. Wot shall
cali you den? will call you members
of the Illinois penitcntary, shoost the
same Us We are members of the Illinois
Sheneral Assembly. You have been
unanimously elected 10 fill the places
you have widin desc walls shust the
same as we members of the Sheneral
Assembly have been elected. cannot
say dot ! am glad you is here, because
dot might make you feel bad, and den
again cannot say dot l is sorry dot
you is here, because | dink it was goot
dot you was here now because you is
here. and l hopes you will do your duty
shoost de same rs we do our duty for
de term for which you is elected. -
Texas Siftings.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
Combination of N1anufa cturers.

Boston Commercial Bulletin:-The sud.
den and unexpected collapse OF what
threatened to be u serious strike ut the
Whittenton mills, Taunton. was caused by
the discovery that the mill belonged to
huge organization OF textile Industries OF
New England, which has been formed SO
quietly that it has escaped all notice. This
organization extends over Rhode Island
Connecticut, and already includes forty.
nine large wooden mills. This society was
organized for mutual protection. 1t
does not recognize the authority OF the
Knights OF Labor in any way, but is pre-
pared to use arbitration in the settle
ment Of strikes. The organization is grow.
Ing in numbers, and its purposes are to
give each strike careful consideration and
to assist only those manufacturers who
arc unfairly treated by their help. A sec-
ond society, embracing all cotton mills
OF any Importance in Maine, New Hamp.
shire and Massachusetts, was very quietly
completed and elected it's officers in Bos-
ton. The Massachusetts league is the
league OF cotton mills to which wooden
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
The New Irish Land Bill.

The bill provides: That landlord who
b desirous to sell his property shall apply
to the state authority. The latter shall
refer the application thus made to land
commission, which. after making an in.
quiry, shall fix q price at which the prop.
erty shall be sold, unless the landlords and
the state authority have previously come
to the price fixed by the commission, he
may Withdraw his application on paying
the costs. When sale Of property has
been executed the commission shall pay
the creditors before making any other distri-
button Of the purchase money. Certain rent
charges may bs bought outright by the
state authority, or payment may be con-
tinued from the tenants repayments. In
case Of property wheron there is reason
erals exist, the commission shall add to
the purchase money q fair sum for said
minerals, and the minerals realized from
said property shall be vested in the state
authority or such local body as the Irish
legislature may provide. The Irish receiv.
or general and deputies, who are to execute
the financial part Of the act, shall be ap.
pointed to hold Office as permanent civil
servants, subject to the authority Of
the imperial exchequer, but the
Irish government shall appoint ten actual
collectors. If the receiver general or any OF
his deputies shall be guilty Of malieasance,
the culprit shall forfeit the sums SO lost,
and also be fined $500. The measure EN-.
powers the treasury to create three classes
Of permanent annuities, bearing interest
respectively at 8, 2X and 2h per cent, and
which will be charged to the imperial con.
solidated flnd. Strict rules are provided
which forbid the subdividing or subletting
OF holding 90 long as it is subject to any
state charge; but the state authority 10
empowered to relax these rules where he
may think it advisable.
The other points OF the bill were fully
covered by Mr.. Gladstone's speech.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
PensioninE Prisoners OF fwar.

The bill recently reported to the house
by the committee on pensions to pension
prisoners Of war confiled in confederate
prisons during the Rebellion will, II passed,
add about 81 500, 900 to the pension roll.
This bill provides:
All federal soldiers who were prisoners OF
war for thirty days or more, or who are
now suffering from disability y incurred while
SO confined shall bo entitled to the pension
now provided by law for like disability;
but persons who have been prisoners oil
war and are now receiving pension arc cx-
cludcd from the provisions Of the bill. All.
surviving officers and enlisted men who
served in the late war, and who were pris.
oners for period OF thirty days or more,
shall receive 81 day for each day held in
confinement.
1t is estimated that this last section OF
the bill would take from the treasury nearly
$S,O00,O00. Tho settlement il based upon
the calculation that 22, 900 OF these prison.
ers still survive. This estimate, however,
is regarded by some rs very low, for the
reason that the records show the whole
number Of prisoners legally captured dur
ing the war was 106, 3G5, Of which number
about thirty thousand died while in prison.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30

Orleans was partner In the sssapl,sn.
ment, also . certain prominent lawyer
who now occupies . iudseship in Balti-
more. These psopls were engaged in
counterieiting Mexican coin, United States
bills and money Of every description.
The Mexican money was manufactured
down stairs and the Unitsd States notes,
ETC., were turned out up stairs. Ny posi-.
tion was that Of messenger for the estnb-
lisement and - such delivered the coun-
terieit money to tho banks Of the city
and high city officials. Thousands
and Thousands ofdollars OF this money was
manufactured and circulated here and else.
where throughout this country and Mexico.
Many OF the persons engaged in counter
ieiting them have left behind them sons and
daughters who move In the highest society.
For this reason do not propose to make
known the names Of the persons for whom
I frst worked in the counterfeiting busi-
ness. All my lie 1t has been my misfor-
tune to suffer for and to bear the brunt OF
other persons mistleeds. Ny whole life
has been one Of continued sacrifice.
Sheppard il now sixty.two years OF age.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
The epomonie Timber BIZ.

The bill which has passed the senate
authorizing the secretary Of the interior to
sell timber upon the lands reserved for the
use OF the Menomonie Indians in Wisconsin
provides:
The timber is to be appraised by two dig.
interested appraisers, to be appointed b,
the secretary, in eighty acre lots according
to the survey. The appraisal shall state
the quantity, quality and value OF pine
timber growing on each lot. Theappraisers
shall report at the land office at Menasha,
Wis, sixty days before the day of s,.le,
which shall be advertised for two months
in three papers in Wisconsin. The sale
shall be held at auction, but the timber
shall not he sold for less than the appraised
value and for cash only. The purchasers
may have five years to receive the timber.
II the secretary shall deem it best for the
Indians he shall authorize the Indian agent
to employ Indians to cut all or any part
OF said timber into logs and haul the same
to the banks OF the river instead OF selling
it at auction, and the logs shall then be
sold to the highest bidder for cash.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
A Special Land Board.

Commissioner Sparks, Of the general land
Office, is completing the organization Of a
special board OF review, eduties OF which
will bs to examine and report to the com.
missioner upon all applications for patents
to public lands. It's examinations will
have special reference to detecting evidences
offraud. The board will consist OF fifteen
or twenty OF the more expert clerks OF the
general land Office, and such cases rs re-
ceive favorable report from this board
the commissioner will certify to the presi-
dent for patents. The field force in the
west has recently been increased by twelve
newly appointed special agents, eight Of
whom will give their special attention to
the detection Of fraudulent entries. The
other four will look after the interests OF
the government in timber trcsspass cases.
The commissioner says that by increasing
the efficiency and vigilance of his force both
in the field and in the Office he hopes to ac-
complish much that would have been ac-
complishe1 had his order OF April 8, 1885,
been allowed to stand.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30

The following statistics are made public:
The total value Of exports during the
twelve months ended March 81, 1886, were
$6G5, 95G, 720, and during the preceding
$77, ,S34.O93. The values Of the imports
for the twelve months ended March 81,
1886, were $G14, 77S,67O, and for the pre-
ceding twelve months $3.50, ,202, ,G55, ali lin.
crease Of SIS, ,576.O15. The collections OF In
ernalrevenueior tho first nine months Of
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1856, were as
follows: From spirits, $50, O,591, 735; from
tobacco, $50, 13G, ,91S; from fermented Ii.
quors, $13, ,662, $50; from miscellaneous
items, $179,7SS; making total Of $S4,-
5S1, ,932, or an increase of$2, ,974, ,O4s over
the collections for the corresponding period
Of the last fiscal year. The increase was
$500. 219 on spirits, 81 1886, 151 on tobac.
co. and $S93,SO7 on fermented liquors.
The aggregate receipts for March, 1886,
were $549,s25 greater than the receipts
for March, 1885.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30

mills are to bs admitted, while the
Rhode Island society was formed by
woolon mills, and subsequently admit
las month the cotton mills Of this State
have been quietly preparing for orsanisa-
tion for mutual insurance against labor
disturbances. The society 10 not Q cor.
poration and has no stock. The yearly
pay rolls OF the Massachusetts mills that
have already joined amount to SIS. .O0O,-
600. The aims Of the society are not In
any sense aggressive, and It's purpose is
not to attack the Knights OF Labor, but
simply to protect its members against un.
just persecution.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30

At canvass held in mining district, HI
bernlan cried out vociferously: II nominate
John O'Rourke for wan o. thin things!" IRE
ferring to some minor position on the ward
ticket to Ike voted for ut the charter electiou).
Zone Of whats" inquired the president. ''Oh,
wan o thin things yer maxim" ''Who Is
John O'Rourke!" asked gentleman standing
near. 'Pve been In this neighborhood for
some time, but do not recall the name" ':Oh,
he's me cousin. He's not arrove In this coun-
try yit, but he tuck ship Wednesday and he'll
be hyar in time for lection; an thought I'd
have an Office all ready for him whin he got
herew
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
Condensed General News.
P~nsion Diiis Report.a.

The following are some OF the names Of
the peopls for whom Senator Sawyer OF
Wisconsin reported pension bills a few days
ago:
8. w. Merrill, Thirty.sixth regiment,
Iowa volunteers, L. w. Corn, Sixteenth
Iowa volunteers; increase to $40 per
month; Father William A. Gordon, Eleventh
lowe; !: H. Thornbury. Eighth Iowa
ffav.l,ys cav. R. Smith 5; Thirty rsginsnt
iows; " Bsoi E EisSsS %sSfi iona an,F''soa vol
unteers; ]. D. Haworth, Thirty third reg
imsnt Iowa; H. H. Stutsman, Thirteenth
Iowa volunteers; Fred X. Korth Of Hen.
derson, Minn., teamster Sioux war; John
8. kirkpatrick, First Colorado; widow
ErAstus W. Babson, Twelfth Rhode Island
volunteers; =. E. Capehart, lieutenant
colonel First West Virginia cavalry $72 per
month; widow Col. Will Carr. Thirteenth
Pennsylvania veteran reserve; widow Dan.
lei .s T. sehsnek, captain Fiitioth New York
Tsnnessss, war var oi 1919; " Henry HSion, ssllion,,
Portland, Or, First regiment United
States dragons; widow Thomas H.
ows r. n Starr, late United States
steamer Reliance; Reuben Cowday, Fifty
seventh regiment colored troops; widow
William Davenport, United States volun-
teers; George Hamm, Second United States
army; DIR. ]. w. Mitchell. Fourth United
States colored troops; N. L. Bailey, Third
United States infantry; Thomas j. Owen,
Twelfth United States infantry; widow
Maj. Francis NJ. Farquhar. engineers, and
daughter Of Maj. Gen. A. 8. Williams in.
crease to $50 per month; l.. v. Hollyiield,
late scout with Sigel; Mrs. Martha +.
Woodrunl; Mrs. Sarah +. Mexican, increase
to $50 per month: Maria Black OF Dakota
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
Astounding Confession Of. Countsrssissr.

Astounding Confsssion sfs Countsrfsitsr.
Erastus Sheppard, convicted at New Or
leans OF counterfeiting, testified in his own
behalf, saying:
When I was twelve years Of age WAS en-
ployed In counterfeiting establishment
which was owned and operated, among
others, by Charles H. Leonard, recently
mayor Of Galveston, Tex, and at present
city. Interested with him in this bust.
ness were the mayor Of New Orleans,
city officials, chief OF police. judges and
limbs OF the law. Then the Judge Of
tho criminal court for the parish Of
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30
Failures Of q Week.

There were 175 failures reported to Brad.
streets, in the United States, during the
week ending Gath. against 159 in the pre-
ceding week. and 1913, 1G4, 1SG and SO in
the corresponding weeks OF 1856, 1884,
1883 and 1882, respectively. About 7S
per cent. were those OF small traders whose
capital was less than $4,000.
Among those reported embarrassed were:
+. Remington e. Sons, manufacturers
ofsmall arms, typewriters, etc., New York.
and lion, N. Y; John NJ. Conner, manu-.
facturer OF feathers and flowers, New York;
George A. Bennett, & Co., bankers and
brokers, New York; James White. shoe
manufacturer, Brooklyn; Stafford & Snr.
gent, manufacturers leather betting, Bos.
ton; City National bank, Williamsport, Pa.
Wnagenhauser Brewing association, Dallas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30

In Woodland prize-fght is cuphemistically
called '!glovc social"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-30

1t is reported that w. j. Brookin -four
and feed dealer OF Orchard Park, n. u,
has absconded, and that number Of for
.erie. committed by him have been d is
| covered.
Capt. +. p. Doherty, the captor Of John
Wilkes Booth, has been licensed as agency
Grader ut Cheyenne River agency. Oak.
Postmnsters commissioned Dakota
Lagrncc, II. G.. Chlcott; Wisconsin-Em.
barrass, A. G. Palmer. New Offices estab.
iishcl-Ainnesota: Folkctlall, Norman
county, 4. A. Folkedall.
The treasury department has received a
eel tlicatc OF deposit in the case OF George
Cannon of Utah, for $25, 900. who was held
in that amount OF bail. and which was for
cited by reason OF his failure to appear for
trial
The new governor Of Utah, Mr.. West,
was confirmed without debate. and there
were number OF other combinations,
anon. them Receiver Shephcard, OF the
Wortllinston (Minn.J land Office.
In executive session tho senate resumed
consideration Of the nomination Of Inter.
nal Revenue Collector Bradley OF South
| in opposition to the confirmation, object
ing to Bradley because l,e had been the ed
itor Of the mo0nstiners' newspaper and
lad run for the legislature upon the moon
sinners ticket Mr.. Butler showed that
Bradley has collected more taxes during
tho time he has been in Office than his pred
,cessnr had for the corresponding period
uf the previous year. Bradley was con-
firmed by vote Of 81 to l5, aIl the nom.
bers Of the finance committee voting for
him except Mr.. Morrill,. The negative vote
was: B.air, Cullom. Chase, Conger, Dawes,
Evarts, Elnunds, Ioar. Ingalls,. Logan,
! Morrill,. Mcmillan, Pike, Stanford and vii.
son of Iowa.
Herbert Gladstone, speaking at Bradford.
said that the government would hold fast
to its present irish policy, and would Sc.
eur, victory whether itrequired six months
or six years. Michael Davitt addressed u
crow,l~! meeting Of Irishmen in Glasgow.
EIc eai,l: Mr.. Gladstone's Irish bills amply
Justified the labors and sacrifices Of the
Natinnaists, and he felt that lie himself
had not spent nine years in prison in vain.
He hoped that the prosperity which would
result il the bills were adopted would in.
ducs parliament to extend still further
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
Fire Losses.

New York, Jan. 4.-The Daily
Commercial Bulletin of January 5
estimates the fire losses in the United
States and Canada. in December at
$4,000, 900, and the aggregate loss in
1885 at 1914, 100000, or SIS, ZOO, 900
less than in 1884. The Bulletin gives
a list of 16S fires of $4,000 and up
ward in December, including seven
teen fires where the reported loss was
500, 900 and more.
The last six months of the year
have shown a much lighter loss than
the first six months, thereby enabling
the insurance companies to come out
even and in some instances to make a
profit on the business of 1885.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
NOTICE,
County Clerks Office,
lfrlhU kpn Ion o

County Clerks Office,
Colby, Kan, Jan. g, 1896.
1t is hereby ordered by the Board of County
Commissioners IF Thomas county, State of
Kansas, in pursuance of an "act providing for
the regulation of the running at large of ami
mails" which said act took effect February %,
A. d. 1872, and acts amendatOry thereof and
supplementary thereto, that on and after the
10Th day of March, A. d. 1856, all neat cattle,
horses, asses, swine and sheep are prohibited
from running at large in said county of
State of Kansas, and that this order
shall take effect and be in full force on and
after the above mentioned date, viz: the 18th
day of March, A, D. 1886,
NJ. w. WITHAM ~,
45-4S FRANK PINGREE, TO- CONS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
NOTICE NO. 4449.

q. >. Lalu UnCt, UDerI1n, kan.,
December 24th. 1885,
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by James NJ Summers against Frank ID Knox
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture No. $3.50, dated Feby Ii. 1850. npon the
southeast quarter section &. township south
range :2 west. in TnomaS county, Kan, with
view to ne cancellation of said entry: con-
testant al .ging that Frank ID Knox has failed
to pillow, cultivate or plant TO trees, seeds or
cuttings my portion of said land or cause The
same to b. done in the years 'e2. 3d. "a or IS:
the said D. ties are hereby summoned to ap-
pear at til Office on the 18th day Of February
lsS6 ut ten O'Clock a. m. to respond and fur
nish testi1 iony concerning said alleged failure.
A. l.. PArCHIN, Register.
Wilson {. Tacha. 64SjN
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
NOTICE NO. 4414.
U S Land Office, Oberlin, Kan,

Dec. 81, 1885
Complaint having been entered at this of
fee by l. Il Brush against Oscar Thompson for
failure to comply with law as to timber cul-
ture entry No. .4G5, dated Oct. -, 1850, upon
the Sc or section S. township g south, range "a
west, in Thomas county, Kansas. with view
tOthe cancellation OF said entry; contestant
alleging that Oscar Thompson has wholly fail
ed to break or pillow single acre of said land
or cause the same to be done at any time since
making said entry, and has wholly failed to
plant single acre of said land to timber.
trees, tree seeds or cuttings, or cause the
same to be done since making said entry:
the said parties are hereby summoned to APP
pear at this office on the 18th day of February
1856, at ten O'Clock a. III. to respond and fur
nish testimony concerning sad alleged fail
ure.
A. l.. PATCHIN, Register
Reynolds. 45-4sji4
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
Notice No 4451.
U. S. Land Office, Oberlin. X.

o. D LdHU UIiICe, ODtrIIE. Mains.
Dec "a. 1885
Complaint having been entered at this
ONCE by Lewis Allen against Calvin T Hawley
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry No. 6sioS, dated May 2Oth, lStc
upon the ne or section "a, town south, range
2 west, in Thomas county. Kansas, with a
view 10 the cancellation of said entry: con-
tesfant alleging that Calvin T Hawley has fail
ed to pillow or plant to timber. tree seeds or
cuttings any portion of said tract Or cause it
to be done since making said entry; the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at
this Office on the 18th day of Feb'y 1So6. at 10
O'Clock a. m, TO respond and furnish testimo-
ny concerning said alleged failure.
A. L. PATCHIN, Register.
wilson Iacha- 454sjH
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
Notice. Timber Culture No. 1852
Z. S. Land Office, Oberlin, Kan,

.. .. LdHu Omce, UDerIIn, kin.,
December "A. 1855
Complaint having been entered at this of
fee by Clark against Hetty Head
for failure to comply with law as to timber
culture entry No. 7OI5 dated June 9Th, 1880.
upon the sc Or section 5. township Is, range
81 west, in Thomas County, Kansas, with a
view to the cancellation of said entry; con
testant alleging that Hetty Head has failed to
plow, cultivate or plant to tree seeds or cut
tings any portion OF said land during the years
SO, "a and 50, or cause the same to be
done since the year of 1852; the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at
this office on tie 18th day of February 1885 at
10 o'clock a.. m, to respond and furnish testi-
Mony concerning said allie ged failure.
A. L. PATCHIN, Register.
Wilson & Tacha 454Si4
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
NOTICE. NO. 44l1.
U. S. Land Office, Oberlin. Kansas

e. s. Land Office, Oberlin. Kansas,
December nth, 1885,
Complaint having been entered at this office
by John &. Brown against E NJ Naylor
for abandoning his homestead entry No 24.9,
dated March 18th, 1SS5. upon the sw or section
IL, township south, range So west, in Thomas
county, Kansas, with a view to the canceiia-
ton of said entry; contestant alleges that de
PENDANT has built no house or made any i'm
prOyementS whatever since making said entry;
the said parties are hereby summoned to ap-
pear at this office on the 18th day OF February,
1856, at 10 o'clock a. IN, to respond aud furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon
ment. 4. L. PATCHlN Register
Calvert. 454Sjl4
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14

turned the horse loose, and his tracks
were found, evidently bent in the di-
rection of home, but the tracks were
lost in gulch. There is hardly a
question of doubt but what he has
persisted and is covered with snow.
Mr.. Stewardson was one of the
best young men in the county, and
the members of the bereaved family
have the sympathy of the entire CON-
munity.
A man whose name we were unable
to learn, living south of Hawkeye.
was also frozen to death.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
Teachers Examination.

A teachers examination will be held at the
school house in Colby, Kan, on Saturday,
January 30th, 1886. All those intending to
teach the coming year should be at Colby On
that day for examination.
w. W. WALKER,
County Superintendent.