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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
Territorial Experiments Farm. /.


Experiments have been started on the farm
Of the Dakota Agricultural College with the
object OF determining the grains and grasses
best adapted to this section Of Dakota. A
number Of new varieties Of wheat, oats and
barley will be given careful test. Several
different kinds of corn will be grown with
view Of determining which, il any at all, can
best stand our climate, and at the same time
produce a fair yield. More than twenty-five
varieties of grass seeds have already been COL
lected, including number from Texas, Colo
RADIO and Montana. Most Of these are to be
tested with regard to their value for. the pas
ture, and more especially for the spring and
fall grazing. If grass or mixture Of grasses
can be obtained that will furnish pasturage n
few weeks earlier than our native grasses, thus
,engthening our grazing season and giving US
better feed, the stock growing communities Of
Dakota will be greatly benefited thereby. In
experimental work the college will, this season,
tako its first step, and it is hoped the results
here reached will be practical enough in char
acter to save farmers the labor and expense Of
individual experiment. Work In horticulture
and forestry will be started as rapidly as thu
condition Of the soil Of the college farm and thu
state Of its finances will permit.-North Dako
ta Farmer,
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On to BOttineau.

From information and belief, the Inter Ocean
is CT the opinion that tho Manitoba company
will build line of road 10 Bottineau, at the
west end of the Turtle mountain. The survey
has been made and the route pronounced feas-
ible 1t is the general opinion that the road to
Bottineau will simply be branch which will
leave the main line at Brokenbone lake. This
will make Bottincau an important terminus
for some time to come, and the people OF that
region have cause for congratulatiOn. Sena-
tor Comstock, Of Minnesota, who has handled
many Of the townsites along the Manitoba In
the Red River valley, has been up the grade
this week, going as far rs Bottineau, and
thence to Newport on the Mouse. Over one
thousand men and five hundred teams are now
at work on the grade. Twenty miles OF the
grade will be completed tonight. Track lay
lug will commence next Tuesday. A large
force of men under Supt Brennan is expected
Monday, and the work will be pushed as fast
as possible. Lake Inter- Ocean.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
Golden Like,

Excuse me for taking up few lines OF space
in your valuable paper, yet hope my COM
munication may prove Of interest to some OF
your readers.
We had, on the evening and night Of June
first, very fine shower. The fields are leok
ing very good, and farmers are little happier.
The appointment of X. Fl. Brunsdale, ESQ.,,
as county commissioner has met with appro-
baton. A better choice could not have been
made, as this is the kind Of man our county
should be managed by.
County Assessor Ole j. Co!tom is nearly
through assessing.
Mrs. j. Golden and Mr.. B. Rosentllal arrived
here on the 10th Of May.
There is considerable claim-jumpiDg in this
vicinity.
Nels o. Nelson, Ed Olson, Ole Fecher, John
Fecher and several others have gone to the
Mouse river t. look the country over.
A dinner was given by Messrs. Golden and
Rosenthal on Sunday last, the following invit-
ed guests being present: Levi Goplerud, An
drew Goplerud, Ole j. Coltom, Tom Skjeldahl
and wife, Mrs. Nels o. Nelson, August Coltom,
Peter Swenson, Andrew Fecher, Iver Thomp-
son and several others.
It has been decided to have fourth Of July
celebration at this point which we hope to
make as great a success as it was last year.
The following gentlemen are to be invited as
speakers: Messrs. D. w. Sprague, T. G. An.
derson. Jay B. Edwards, K. H. Brunsdale, Mar.
tin Hanson and Isaac Golden. Several othel
speakers will be invited, and we intend tt
make it a success II possible.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

A party named o. Garrison came to the
Cooper farm, last week, during the absence Of
the proprietor, R. G. Cooper, with letter Of
introduction from Maj. A. w. Edwards, Of
Fargo. He claimed to be an English capaital-
ist, and desirous Of purchasing land. He
stopped at the ranch and swelled the heads Of
the farm hands with the tales of his castle in
Wales, and house in Mayfair, and concluded
to buy out the Coopers. II anybody expressed
a doubt as to his financial standing no drew
Mai. Edwards letter on them. That settled it.
To be sure the letter was ill-spelled, and ILL
written, and some doubted its genuineness.
Mr.. Cooper's clerk, Mr.. Plunkett, finally sold
him two aud one-half sections for $25, 900 in
cash. Upon Mr.. Cooper's return he invited
him TO the house (on Major Edwards account),
and got him down to business. Mr.. Garrison
inquired if Mr.. Cooper would take gold in pay
ment for the land. "Why, certainly" After
while he wished to know if he would as lieve
have silver. "Why, certainly" Finally, he
said he would have to give check on his bank,
in New York. "Why, certainly" He didn't
have check book, but filled out one Of Cooper's
checks for $25,OOO, on the First National Bank
| Of New York. Mr.. Cooper took him to the
\ station, and wrote out telegram Of inquiry,
which he showed to the capitalist. With a
wink at the operator, he ordered it sent. MIR.
Garrison then lit out, after securing weeks
board, and having general good time. The
fellow worked on the Pickert farm, last season,
and now claims to have n mortgage OH it.
Wages must be high over in Steele county, OF
else the Majors guilcless simplicity has caused
him to be imposed uponby one Of his friends
| COQperStOlCn Courier.
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One Of Natures Illuminators.

FARGO Dak., Special Telegam, May 20.-
President Roberts, Of the natural gas company,
is Informed that the second vein Of surface gas
was reached to-day, the first having been
struck Thursday. The drilling Of the prelimi-
nary hole began Monday, and will probably
require week more. The second vein reach
ed is twice as strong as the first, and that is
said to make blaze over two feet high. 1t is
not expected that gas in paying quantities will
he found until the wells pass through tho rock,
which will probably make the depth from ff-
teen hundred to two thousand feet. The men
drilling say they have put down many well
in Pennsylvania, but have never worked on
one where the surface indications were as
strong as here.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
The Library Magazine.

One hardly appreciates the vast amount Of
valuable and entertaining matter which is con-
tanned in the The Library Magazine, IL he sees
it in weekly form only; when its several issues
are brought together in the monthly parts it
presents an array Of valuable and timely arti-
cles that is fairly astonishing. The part for
June contains score Of important papers &C.
lected from the best current literature, British
and American, besides which there are the de-
partments of Books and their Authors" and
Literary Notes and Comments" which con-
tain well-nigh two hundred notices and notes.
1t is doubtful if any other ulagazine in Europe
or America furnishes so much valuable and in
teresting reading, even at five times It's cost,
which is only S1.50 year. John B. Alden,
publisher, 1893 Pearl St., New York.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
AnImportant Dispatch

The following dispatch, says the Fargo
Argus Of the 3rd inst, was received at five
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the land Office
in this city. The reason 1t was issued will
probably soon be developed, and the most
probable cause is that congress must have
taken some decided action OH the bill. The
dispatch is as follows:
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 2, 1856.
Register and Receiver, Fargo, Dakota:
Allow no more pre-emption, timber culture
or desert land filings or entries until further
orders. Circular by mail. (signed)
WM A. j. SPARKS.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
A practice game of base ball was played on

A practice game Of base ball was played on
Saturday between the Hope and Bslvyra mines,
which resulted in score Of II to rs in favor
Of the Hope club. During the first half Of the
game the clubs seemed pretty evenly matched,
the score being II to 13 for the Hope boys.
At this stage of the game the Hope nine be-
gan to get down to business in earnest and
finished the game with four whitewashes
against Belvyria, the score standing as above
mentioned. The Belvyria nine played strong
game, and with little more practice will he
hard to beat.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
Notice to Contractors.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,
Sherbrooke, Steele Co., D. T., May l9, 1856.
Sealed bids will be received by
the Board OF County Commits
siOners Of Steele county, ID. T.,
until 12 o'clock M. on Saturday,
June 10Th, 1886, for the CON
struction of two bridges in the
northeast part of said county,
according to the plans and speci-,
fcations on file in the office OF
the county clerk.
The Board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board:
E. S. SEYMOUR,
County Clerk.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
Ruckleu.s Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in tile world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, ChilblaiDs, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no
payment required. It is guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price rs
cents per box For sale by Wamberg 4 Jacob
son, Hope, D. T.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
A well attended meeting of the business me

A we'll attended meeting Of the business men
Of Hope was held at the Hope House, Monday
afternoon to arrange for a celebration Of the
fourth of July. Mr.. c. j. Paul acted as chair
man, and DR.. H. H. Baldwin as secretary. 1t
was determined that Monday, the 9th, should
be the day observed. An executive committee,
consisting of II. II. Wasem, E. ]. Mcmahon,
P. P. Rice, C. II. Ward and John P. Worth,
was appointed, into whose hands were placed
the details Of the celebration, with power to
appoint such committees as in their discre-
lion they may deem necessary. A soliciting
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
NOxIOuS Weeds.

For the benefit Of all persons interested, and
especially Of all officers charged with the duty
of its execution, we publish the law in regard
to noxious weeds as amended by the last legiE.
lature:
Every person and every corporation shall de.
stroy upon all lands which he or she shall oc-
cupy, all weeds Of the kinds known as Canada
thistles, cookie burr, and mustard, at such time
and In such manner as shall effectualiy pre-.
vent their bearing seed. Such time and nlall-
ner of destroying such weeds shall be prescrib.
cd by township boards Of supervisors, or by
board Of county commissioners in counties
which shall not be organized into townships,
and the same shall be published at least two
weeks, in some newspaper published in the
county, not less than two weeks before the
time prescribed: provided, that If there be no
newspaper published in the county, then writ
ten notices of the same shall be posted, the
same as election notices arc posted, in lieu Of
such publication. Every oyerseer Of highways
Of every township or county shall also, in like
time and manner, destroy all such weeds that
may grow either on the highway Of his road
| district, or any unoccupied land therein, or on
| any occupied land therein which the occupant
thereof shall refuse or neglect to 50 destroy.
For SO doing, such overseer shall lhave such com-
pensation, payable out OF the township treas
ury or county treasury, as the township board
Of supervisors or board Of county commission
ers, upon the presentation Of his account there
for, verified by his oath, and specifying by sop
! arate items tho charges on each piece Of land,
describing the same, shall deem reasonable;
and the respective accounts so paid, except for
the destruction Of such weeds upon the high
ways, shall be placed on the naxt tax-roll of
the township or county, as the case may be, in
a separate column, headed, "For destruction
Of Weeds" as tax against the lands upon
which such weeds were destroyed, and be COL
lected as other taxes, and the entry Of such tax
on tho tax-roll shall be conclusive evidence of
tho liability Of the land 80 taxed to such tax.
If the occupant Of any such lands, or any
such overseer, shall fail to destroy such weeds
as so required, such occupant or overseer shall
forfeit not less than five dollars, nor more than
fifty dollars. The chairman and each SUPER
visor Of every township, or the chairman and
each commissioner OF counties not organized
into townships, shall prosecute promptly for
every such forfeiture which he shall have rea-
| son to believe to have been incurred.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
Notice TO Taxpayers.

Allpersonal taxes for the years
1884 and 1885 are now past due,
and all delinquents are hereby
notified that unless the same are
paid prior to the 1st day of June,
1886, I shall proceed to collect
the same according to law, which
will involve an additional ex-
pense of $1.0O for demand and
$1.OO for levying upon the prop
erty, and 10 cents per mile for
each mile travelled by me OF my
deputy in collecting the same.
T.. A. JACOBSON,
Treasurer Steele County.
SherbroOke, D. T., May 20.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
1T All Helps Dakota.

Tie depressing influences Of the various
strikes in the east is driving capital out Of the
manufacturing enterprises, and it is seeking
investment in the development Of the natural,
resources Of the new country Of the Northwest.
Perhaps at no time in the past have there been
90 many capitalists and their agents ia this
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

George B. Grey had the misfortune on Sat-
urday to lose his pocket book containing quite
sum Of money besides valuable papers. The
finder is requested to return the same to the
owner or leave it at this office. George thinks
the pocket book was drooped on the base ball
,rrn,,ndo
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
Active, Pushing and Reliable.

Messrs. Wamberg & jacobson can always be
relied upon to carry in stock the purest and
best goods, and sustain the reputation Of being
active, pushing and reliable, by recommending
articles with well established merit and such
as are popular. Having the agency for the
celebrated Or. Kings's New Discovery for con-
sumption, colds and cougs, will sell it on a
positive guarantee. 1t will surely cure any
and every affection Of throat lungs, or chest,
and in order to prove our claim, we ask you to
call and get a Trial Bottle Free.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
Wondered Cures.

w. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists, Of Rome, Ga, say: We have been
selling DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters and Bucklin's Arnica Salve for two
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines in this city. Several cases
Of pronounced Consumption have been entirely
cured by use Of few bottles Of Dr.. King New
Discovery, taken in connection with Electric
Bitters. We guarantee them always Sold by
Wamberg d jacobson, Hope, D. T.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Mr.. b. N. Van Duesen has lately purchased
a team of three horses, wagon and harness,
his extended farming operations necessitating
an increase of farming stock. He has several
hundred acres Of stubble to turn over this
summer besides large crop to harvest.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

The fourth Of July meeting instructed the
executive committee to send invitations to
sherbrooke, Colgate, Page anr other towns in
the neighborhood to unite with US in celebrat-
ing in an appropriate manner the noted day
of the United States.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Sunday afternoon last this section was visit
ed by fine rain, which did much good to the
growing crops From the neighberhOod Of
Ellsbury we learn the rain was accompanied
by severe hail, which did considerable damage
to window glass, beside beating down the
wheat and other crops, though 1t is thought no
serious injury will result to the grain.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04
Death of Hon. John Kelly.

NEW YORK, May John Kelly died this at
ternoon at S:20. His Wife's condition is pre-
carous.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Report OF Broadlawn Public School.
Following is a report Of school No. 2, Broad
lawn township, for month ending May 2S, 1886:
Total number days, 1876. Total number Of
scholars-male, s, female, Z, total, 10; ave.
rage daily attendace, $50; average deport-
ment, 81; average recitations, 96; number
cases Of tardiness, 2, Give Owen, James Whis-
nand. MISS MYRTA HUNT, Teacher.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Mr.. Eugene Stafford, son-in-law Of Mr.. John
Mooers, of Hope, returned to his home in Kel-
logg, Iowa, yesterday, accompanied by his SOD.
Mr. Stafford spent several weeks in Hope, and
speaks highly of what lie has seen and learned
of the country.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Mrs. C. G. Huntly desires us to say to the ladies
of Hope and vicinity that she is prepared to do
plain sewing and respectfully so.icits their
patronage. Mrs. Huntly can be found at her
residence, over L. N. Wood & Co.'S, store in
Hone.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Mr.. N. Demarest, travelling in the interest Of
Messrs. II. L. Bucklin Il Co., of Chicago, made
us pleasant call yesterday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Mr.. A. L. Breckenridge desires us to inform
the public that there will be music and skating
at the rink every Saturday evening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Assessor Coitum was in town yesterday. He
reports good progress in his work.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Mrs. D. P. Baldwin, of Sherbrooke, was sud-
denly called to Chicago OIL Tuesday by tele-
gram announcing tho serious illness Of sister
in that city. A later telegram announces the
death Of Mrs. Baldwn's sister,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

The School Board of Hope township will
submit the question Of issuing bonds by the
township for the enlargement and improve
ment Of the school house to the voters at the
coming election for a director for the town.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Married.-Monday, May 3lst, at Portland,
D. T., Mr.. E. A. johnson to Miss Sarah A.
Meader. The happy couple started Immediate
ly for Kansas, where the gentleman is engaged
in railroad contracting.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Mr.. P. s. Mackay, secretary of the Minneap-
oils Motor line, is expected in Hope shortly on
visit to his daughter, Mrs. E. j. McMahon.
MIR. Mackay has hosts of friends i'll Hope who
| will be GLAD to see him.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

District Attorney Hulme was in town We'd
nesday, looking as happy as lark.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

The Hope base ball club has gone to Tower
City to-day to play the club at that place. A
number Of our citizens went down to witness
the game.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

A meeting of farmers Of the county will be
held at school house No. 2, in Norway town.
ship, OH Saturday, the 26th of June.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Mr.. Adam S. Moote's family arrived yester-
day, and will occupy the two-story dwelling
just north of the church.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

A special meeting of the county commission
ers is called for tomorrow, when the new
members will probably take their seats.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Fred Rugg, Amos Rugg, Peter Joslyn and
hunting excursion to DEVILS Lake. The boys
expect to be gone week or more, and antici-
pate great sport
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

DR.. Steele and family arrived on the train yes
terday, and they will spend some time visiting
with the DOCTORS sister, Mrs. H. D. Carpenter.
During his stay the doctor will give his atten-
ton to such wild geese and ducks as may come
in his way,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

to look after their farm in this vicinity, with a
view to breaking and cultivating next year.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Charles D. Gray, of Colgate, was in town to-
day making the necessary preparations for bis
departure for Valley City, where makes final
proof TO- morrow
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Born.-Tuesday morning, to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. T. Drakeley, son. All parties reported
doing we'll.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

R. T. Humston and Marshall Cooper star
for DEVILS Lake to-day.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Following are the letters remaining uncalled
for in the Hope postofflce May 3lst, 1886:
GundersoA BIZ. S. G., Hampim Henry o.,
Hutchinson Miss.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

John Mckay reports stray horse at his place
near Goose Lake.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

committee, consisting OF t. A. jacobson, Will
liam Milligan aud S. G. Fuller, was appointed.
Mr.. Frank N. Gilmore was unananimously
chosen as treasurer. Mr.. G. ]. Paul was re-
auested to act as committee Of one on music.
Tho mesting was harmonious, and every one
present evinced determination to make the
occasion one OF credit to Hope.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

Begin now to make your engagements to be
at Hope on the fouth Of July.
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LOCAL ITEMS
Wheat 50 cents.

Sheriff Walden left on Tuesdays train for
Fargo.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

The longest spans OF overhead telegraph
wire in the world have recently been put up
by tho French in Cochin China. They cress
the river Mekong, posts 100 feet high having
been placed on each side Of the river at q spot
where the width is 1850 feet. and from theee
silicious bronze wires, one .04 inch and the
other .O55 inch in diarIeter, are suspended
river another similar construction has been
made Of $50 feet span, and more than III
feet above flood water. 4 4
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-06-04

The Popular Science News asserts that the
average length Of life is constantly increasing,
and the time may yet come when persons 100
years old will excite no more curiosity than
one Of eighty years at the present time.
On the 9th ult. snow to the depth OF several
inches was reported in various towns In North
ern Vermonb and fears are entertained Of se-
we're damage to the crops by frost.
The next session of the Dakota Grand Lodge
Of Odd Fellows will be held in Grand FORKS.
This is quite nice thing for that town.