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The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Should the greater part Of the male members
OF the congregation not show up in their reg
ular places at church next Sunday, it need create
no surprise to the few that prove faithful. The
10th of August only comes once year, and
your true sportsman would rather do penance
Tor week than miss chance ut covey on
the first day OF the season, though 1t falls on a
d'es non. For a week or more the work of
getting the guns in order, the ammunition
ready, and attending to the minor details, has
been going on, and the slaughter Of the inno-
cents promises to be frightful. We propose to
arise carly Sunday morning and keep our
weather eye open to see who goes out and if
you don't want your name to be mentioned as
among the violators Of the day, why you had
better hang brace Of birds where our devil
who is great chicken fend-can find them,
Eighteenth Legislative District.
But little more than a month now remains
before the assembling of the legislative con-
vention for the eighteenth district, and as vet
no name hos been mentioned for the council
that we have heard that would command the
entlre and hearty support Of all parts of the
district. It goes without saying that Traill
county will claim from among its citizens the
gentleman upon Whom the honor of represent
ing this district Is to be bestowed. This being
the case, we desire to present tho name of q
gentleman FROM that county who, if nominated
and elected, would represent the people we'll
and faithfully, rejecting honor upon his con-
stituents aud credit upon HIMSELF We al
lude to Col. w. H. Robinson, Of Mayville, who,
as tho manger of the great lumber interests Of
Beidler Il Robinson, is we'll knowu throughout
North Dakkot9. While in no sense politician,
Col. Robinson has always taken a lively and
active interest in public affairs. A business
man and farmer, having large iatapeats AZ
stake he is deeply iHterestad in everything that
will tend to degelop and pramote the growth
and prosperity Of Dakota. A gentleman of
dignity, culture and refinement he would COM
mand the respectful attention Of tho council at
all times. His election would be guarantee
to the people Of the digtriat shat tAe name Of
| thalr representative would never he connected
with any ring formed for the purpose of pro-
noting corrupt legislation. The people could
rest assured that their interests would receive
at his hands watchful care and attention. Col.
Robinson haa never been q candidate for any
office, and We have no authority FROM him for
suggesting his name, hut from his We!.known
public spirit, we are led to believe that he
would sink his own inclinations should 1t he
made apparent to him that the people desired
his services.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
Good Results in Every Case.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer Of
Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he was seri-
ously afflicted with a severe cold that settled.
on bis lungs: had tried many remedies With
out benefit Being induced to try Dr.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, did so and
was entirely cured by use OF a few bottles.
Since which time he las used it in his family
for all Coughs aud Colds with best results.
This is the experience Of thousands whose
lives have been saved by the Wonderful Dis
cOvery. Trial Bottles free at Wamberg &
Jacobson's drug store, Hope, D. T.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

The organization Of the North Dakota Press
association at Detroit Lake last week was an
important movement. The association lost no
time In 'taking the bull by the horns," as 1t
were. 1t was resolved to ask the next legisla-
ture to provide for the publication Of the terri
torial laws in county papers. The publication
Of the laws is almost an absolute necessity. II
is generally eight months or year after the
legislature adjourns before the session laws
are published, and then only few copies are
sent out. Not one in hundred Of Dakota peo-.
pie ever see them.-Depils Laae Inter Ocean.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
We are glad to notice that the press associa-

We are glad to notice that the press .assoca-
ton recently formed at Detroit Lake is meet
ing with the hearty support. Of publishers all
over North Dakota who were unable to be
present in person. Much good can be accom-
plished for the fraternity II all will lend help
ing hand in correcting ths abuses algPts under which
newspaper publishers now contend for want
Of unityof action, and while the organization
is in no sense designed to be arbitrary it is in
tended to make IT possible for publishers to
secure their legitimate dues without being
called upon to share them with set Of
greedy cormorants, whose only desire is to swell
their own pockets out Of the misfortunes of
Othera
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

pr. Qpsa) the dentist is to be- at the Hope
House next "Wednesday morning, August 18th,
ready for business fora short stay only. Those
who desire to avail themselves Of his services
should call as early as possible aud secure ap-
pointments, as his time will be very fully oc-
cupied during his stay. DR.. Opsal has visited
Cooperstown and Sanborn since his last visit
here, at both Of which places he has met with
good success, we learn.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Mr.. L. Parsons, while driving out west yes
terday was thrown from his buggy and quite
severely hurt. His horse SHED at pile Of
stone near the road throwing Mr.. Parsons out,
the horse running away. Arriving near town
the horse dashed across the railroad track, up
setting and breaking the buggy, getting him
self 80 entangled in the harness as to bring
him to halt in which condition he was cap
tured by Mrs E. j. Mcmahon.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
School Books.

eHERBRooKE, August s, 1856.
Editor Hope Pioneer:
Lear Str-By an action Of the county con-
Vention OF school boards, held at Sherbrooke.
the following text hooks were chosen for uni
form adoption and use In the schools of Steele
county:
Readers-Appleton's.
Arithmetcs-Ray's, primary, elem nentary.
practical and higher.
Language and Grammar-Whitney's ele-
mentary lessons in English; Harvey's gram
mar.
Observation-Disclosures Introductory and
grammar school.
Hist0ry-Bames'
Speller-Watson's complete.
Copy books-Spencerian.
We hope that township school boards and
teachers will not be influenced to vary from
this list. We shall be pleased to know that
township boards will act in this matter imme-
diately, and by resolution adopt these books
and make the exchange by the first of Septem-
Der, or as soon thereafter as possible.
In regard to the article OH ''School Books''
in last issue Of the Hope PIONEER, I will saw
know from experience that Appleton & Co.
publish some school books that would be dear
to the people were they to accept them as a
gift with a premium and be obliged to use
them in the public schools. Most respectfully,
G. W. WINCHELL,
Sunprinfendanf NJ School,
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
HOW Not to Do 1t.

When tho announcement was nlade that the
Manitoba management had promised the rail-
road commission that Its freight tariff would
be reduced the farmers along tue line naturally
expected that the reduction would afford them
some substantial relief from the burdensome
rates und which they have beon struggling.
But in this anticipation they have been griev-
ously mistaken, for while great parade has
been made OF Its reduced tariffe, 1t turns out
to be almost wholly ON articles which amount
to les1 than two per cent Of the roads busi-
nesa, On grain, which constitutes 5l.2 per
cent the reduction amounts to 12E per cent,
on lumber, which constitutes 81 per cent, the
reduction is about Is per cent, while on live
stock, which constitutes only III pcr cent of
Its business, the reduction is 3811S per cent, and
on hay and straw, which amount to next to
natAlnG tn Its business, the reduction amounts
to 90 per cent. Truly, 1t would seem the rail-
road officials pulled the wool over tho eyes Of
the railroad commissioners The following,
taken from Farm, Stock and Home, the editor
OF which has made careful analysis of the
entire subject, will prove instructive to our
readers, showing that the Manitoba railroad
officials are experts In the art "of how not to
do IT."
Farm, Stock and Home says: ''The large re-
ductions are on live stock, hay and straw. On
the former the average reduction Is S2.35 a
car load for haul Of from 80 to l52o miles, and
Of about $22.5o a car for @ haul Of It's to 400
miles, an average reduction Of about 12h per
cent ON the short haul aid S31d per cent on the
long one. The percentage Of reduction is
largest on hay and straw, being about 60 on
the entire line. A careful computation OF per-
centages shows an average reduction on wheat
Of not over 12114 per cent? On lumber possibly
10 per cent? "a live stock from 121l to ss11S per
cent, and on hay and straw 80 per cent The
last items enable per centages Of reduction to
be named which afford great relief, until we
come to O consideration of the amount of such
freight the road transports. OF tie entire freight
business Of the Manitoba road, grain Of all
kinds constitutes 5l.2 per cent; lumber and
forest products, 81 per cent; live stock III per
cent; all agricultural products other than grain,
flour, provisiGna, eto, % per cent. Thus it
| will be readily seen that to have freight re-
duction make any appreciable difference with
the prosperity of the farmers, it should have
been made on grain and lumber. It is for the
farmers along the line Of this road TO say
whether they are satisfied with reduction of
12115 to u per cent on the only items they ship
Of receive in any considerable quantities. A
large reduction on products which constitute
but 2 per cent Of the freight business of the
road will bring but a small measure Of relief
to its patrons, and is not indicative Of too much
self sacrifice on its own part"
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
LIGHTNING,s WORK.
The Red River Valley Elevator De
8trOyed

&~SNA kLI6V0fnr a.
str0yed.
The Red River Elevator company's elevator
In Hope was destroyed by fire this morning.
About 11:SO O'Clock last night violent thup-
der storm arose during which the lightning
struck the tall smoke stack of the elevator, de-
scending along 1t, breaking the large fly wheel
and setting fire to the building. The fire was
first discovered at 1:3O o'clock a. IN. BY Mrs.
G. G. Merriell, who awoke her husband and he
at once gave the alarm. During the two hours
intervening between the shock and the discov-
cry OF the fire 1t had gained full headway, and
the entire building was mass Of flame shoot
ing to the sky and Illuminating the country for
miles around. It was too late to mako anv
attempt to save the elevator, and the attention
OF those congregated was turned to saving the
Old warehouse Of the Red River Land COM
pany, which was the nearest building to the
elevator. Owing to the rain which fell Thurs
DAY afternoon aud last night this was accom-
pllshed without great difficulty. The wind
being from the northeast and the elevator
being very high, the residence of H. L. Smith
was for some time in considerable danger,
The bolt which struck the elevator was very
violent jarring buildings and awakening many
OF the inhabitants. Mr.. Frank Hill, who had
arisen from bed and was standing at the win
dow OF his room in the hotel, was thrown to
The floor and stunned for few moments,
Other person who were up at the time were
dazed.
The elevator was erected one year ago, was
10 feet high, andvery substantially built, with
capacity Of 10000 bushels, and contained a.
the time 5000 bushels Of wheat. The books
and papers were all lost The main office of
the company is at Minneapolis, and 1t is Impos-
slble to learn what insurance there was Oh the
building. Mr.. Marshall, superintendent of the
company, will probably arrive in Hope to-
morrow,
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

1t is pretty well understood now that the
Griggs county delegation to the eighteenth dis
trict legislative convention will place in nomi-
nation the name Of Editor Adams as delegate
to the legislative assembly from that county.
While we have not the pleasure Of personal
acquaintance with Brother Adams from what
we have learned Qs him in his capacity as a
Journalist aid through mutual friends, we be-
lieve Griggs county could make no better se-
lection.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

John Larimore having been notified blythe
land department at Washington that the con-
test instituted by him for the southwest quar-
ter Of the northwest quarter and lots and 4,
in section 4, IA, Sc, has been decided in
his favor, went to Fargo Tuesday to make his
homestead filing.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

D. P. Baldwin was down from sherhroake
yesterday. He Informed us that a well-known
gentleman in this section recently had per
sonal interview with Mr.. J. ]. Hill in St. Paul,
who informed him that it was the intention Of
the Manitoba company to do thirty-fye miles
Of grading on the Hope extension this fall.
and iron as much Of it as time and weather
will permit though it is hardly expected that
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Under the old freight tariff Of the Manitoba
the rate on grain was % cents per hundred
from all points on the Hope branch to Mime
apolis or Duluth. Under the new tariff the
rate is % cents per hundred from Hope and
Colgate and 81 cents from Page and Absaraka.
Thus 1t appears we shall get the immense re-
duction of l cent per hundred pounds, or
about So per car load Of $4,000 pounds, while
Page will get just double this reduction.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Harvesting is progressing rapidly and with
continuance of good weather will be finished
next week. number Of farmers will CON-
mence threshing from tue shock early next
week. Farmers report the quality of the grain
as being very 6ne.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

John Wamberg left on Saturday for yaca-
tion of about month, which will bb mostly
spentin visitlng:'his old home in Wisconsin,
taking in the Minnesota State fair aud the
Minneapolis exposition as he returns.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Mr.. P. S. Mackay and wife and Miss Abbott,
neice Of Mrs. Mackay, are expected to arrive
in Hope on to-morrow's train. Mrs. Mackay
and Miss Abbott will probably remain for some
time visiting with Mrs. McAIahon.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Mr.. Vim. Morrison, who has been teaching
school during the summer In Lake township,
paid us visit this morning. He informs us
that the Manitoba company is sinking all ar
tesian we'll at Galesburg.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

The proprietor Of the Great Western Poultry
yard, Mr.. James E. Goodkey, St. Louis, No.,
Is enthusiastic in his praise Of Red Star Cough
cure, which cured him after all other remedies
failed. He says it neither constipates the bow
els nor causes sick headache.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

much track-laying will be able to be done this
fall, but the roadbed will be got ready for lay
ing the iron next spring. 1t is clairIed that
the extension will be direct north for twelve
miles, passing through Sherbrooke, and then
northwest.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Mi. J. F. Bstlne has been engaged all week
in fitting up the bank building, and the work
is very nearly completed: MI. j. Brown is
expected back some time next week with the
books, etc., when the bank will be at once
opened for business.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Quite good shower Of rain fell yesterday
afternoon, the first Of any consequence in
nearly eight weeks, laying the dYst and eeool!!-
ing tho atmosphere: 4 few small hqaiilstones
also fell, but not enough to do any damage.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Edison Lane has closed his Photographic gal
lery and gone to the harvest field.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
w Assem-, Of Hope,

Has purchased $500 worth Of Women Misses
and Children's CLOAKS, consisting Of New
markets, Dolmans, Wraps, ate, ETC., which
will arrive sometime in September and will be
marked so as to insure their sale.
shall endeavor this fall to put in an elegant
line Of DRY GOODS in all departments, so
that the ladies Of Hope and vicinity will not
have to send away for single thing, unless
they want to. Money will, no doubt, be plenty
this fall, and we will give you good goods in
exchange for all you have to spare. No joking,
we mean it.
Don't forget that Wasem has fine stock Of
CHOICE GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FRUITS,
etc., and the only stock of FINE CONFEC-
TIONERY in Hope. Drop in and see if We
are not telling the truth.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

w. E. Snowden has gone to Colgate, where
he will remain till after harvest.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

We regret to learn that Mrs. H. D. Carpen-
tel's condition is considered quite critical by
Der friends, and the gravest apprehensions are
felt in regard to her ever being able to leave
her room again.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

DR.. J. H. Steele came up on yesterdays train
from Minneapolis to visit his sister, Mrs. H. D.
Carpentar
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

The school board of Melrose township on
Saturday awarded the contract for building
school house No. to Fred Rugg, and he will
at once commence work on the sSm1,
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

pr. Baldwin was called Sunday evening to
sherbrooke to visit County Clerk Seymour, who
he found confined to bed with q low type of
fever. Mr., Seymour, though somewhat better,
is still quite sick.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Frank N. Gilmore left Saturday for Mar
settles, ILL.,, where his relatives reside, but fur
ther deponent sayeth not.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

A new threshing machine and engine came
up on yesterdays train for the Cochrane Broth
ers, who will put it to work next week.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

The school board Of Hope township has
contracted with William Boettcher ia haul the
rock necessary to construct the foundation Of
the new SCHOOL building, and he has CON-
Inenced the work.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Mr.. A. T. Wood, from Worcester, Massachu-
sets, arrived in Hope last Saturday on q visit
to his brothers, Louis AND Wilbur Wood. He
will remain till after harvest.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

August Cultom was down from Norway
township yesterday. He reports that many
fields up in that sectioA not struck pytha hail
will average twenty bushels.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

We learn from the Courier that G. M. Mac
Laren has purchased the Haskell property in
Cpoperstown for $1,000.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Frank Thurston is visiting relatives in St.
Ansegar, Iowa.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Miss Mary Hogue, who is teaching school in
Highland township, is enjoying two weeks
vacation in Hope.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

James Douglass, James Gault and Abe Van
camp returned Tuesday, and expect to begin
threshlng next week on Capt Faulkner,s farm,
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
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Bismarck Journal: Supposinp the oay follow.

Blsrarck Journal: supposing the DAY follow
ing Judge Francis ordered recess Of court
with an entry upon the record, in memory OF
the dog Carlo, who sat upon the bench with
him at Valley City, he had received news Of
the death Of one Of the associate justices. what.
could he have done more in honor OF the dead
judge than he did in honor Of his additional
judge" the dog Carlo2
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Mr., ]. ]. Henna oahne over frem MayvilIe on
Saturday to take charge of the Beidler 4 Rob-
inson Lumber company's yard at Hope during
Frank Gilmores absence.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Mrs. Arthur Turney left OH Tuesdays train
TO visit her sister, Mrs. William Best, at Man.
dan, and will return about the LIST Ct Septen-
ber with her son Carl.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

The pain-bapisher is name applied 10 ST..
Jacobs oil by the millions who have been cured
of rheumatism and neuralgia by its use.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

We are glad to see that public attention Is
being awakened in various portions Of the ter
ritory to the necessity Of some general action
throughout the country to rid us OF the gopher
pest 1t begins to be comprehended that the
ravages made each year by these animals
amounts N to tens Of thousands Of dollars. Iso-
lated efforts by few counties count for but
little, but general law which would compel
every county in the territory to pay bounty
sufficiently large to make it an object to kill
them would in short time rid the country Of
the nuisance. Let the money to pay the bonus
be raised by tax on the land in each county,
so that counties that have gophers will have
the tax to pay and those that have none will
not
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Judge McLaren has bill against the Scoop
erstown Literary society," The amount is $50,
and he threatens TO sue US all as partners. He,
however, says il we will give another PERFORM
anee to get funds to meet the bill he will sing
a song himself. That settles it. The bills will
read ''The celebrated warbler, C. M.MacIarep,
supported by the Cooperstown Literary So.
ciety ',-C0u,.ier
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

Threshing will commence next week from
Il. n.l.e
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13

The losses by hail to the Farmers' Insurance
company at Inkster this season foot up $5S- -
0G0.. b rs ,-
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
Why Mp Went to ChtcngO.


4 party not altogether unconneyted with the
livery business in Hope accosted PIONEER
reporter, who was aimlessly wandering around
last Monday in search Of something on which
to appease tue craving appetite Of the people
for news, with, 'say, do you know why r
c. has gone to Chicago%'
''No," said tho scribe, Shut have been in
formed that somewhere in the wlds Of Illinois
there resides young aud blushing damsel
who is anxious to change her namc, and F.,
who has become tired Of the gastronomic in
gradients known as boarding-house hash, has
gone to see If he cannot persuade her to
adopt his patronymic and ag1ee to carbOhize
his beefsteak.n"
"'Wrong, young man! You're way off. But,
say, If you'll agree not to give me away, I'll
put you onto his racket"
"Agreed!' cried the pencil fend, before
whose mental optics floated visions of sala.
clous sensation, as he produced nots book and
pencil,
swell, I'll tell you, F. has been over to
tho Sheyenne lately delving into the mounds
and imasines he has discovered petrified
mummy, and his business in Chicago is to see
all the dime museum proprietors and see
which one will pay the highest premium for
the privilege of exhibiting the only great North
Dakota mummy" and the aforesaid turned
his attention to foaming COP that bad just
been brought in.
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
Superintendent Of Schools.

The return to Bismarck of Mr.. Jewell, editor
Of tho Tribune Of that city, who was selected
as treasurer Of the North Dakota Press associa-
ton, was thus announced by the local editor:
editor NJ. H. Jewell, treasurer Of the North
Dakota Editorial association, returned from
Detroit Lake yesterday, and is now busily en-
gagged in fitting up room for occupancy as
treasurer. The special Car which was attached
to yesterdays train did not contain special
railroad party, as pretended, but it conveyed to
this city the safe, moneys and valuable docu-
ments Of the editorial treasuryship. Several
teams and steam derrick have been engaged
In removing the safe from the car, and the
Governors guard will he called out to guard
the same while 1t is being conveyed from the
depot to the Office"
'Dako:a banks have queer way Of doing
business" said well-known member Of a
wholesale firm the other day. 'tSome time ago
drew upon man In that territory for SIG
and exchange. A check was returned to me-,
but the exchange had not been collected and,
the amount was stated to be Is cents. paid
the exchange, but Immediately wrote the CASH.
ler of the bank about 1t. knew the exchange
should not exceed 25 cents, and 80 informed
the bank official, at the same time demandipas
the return Of the remainder. The reply was
rather remarkable. The letter said; Dakota
is delightful country. 1t is also most health
full country, but we're not here for our health.
The 80 cents Is to pay for the trouble Of writ
ing this letters That's nice way to treat
customers, isn't itr'-CasuaI Listner in Pho
nan, prpss
The Hope pioneer., 1886-08-13
LOCAL ITEMS
Wheat IS cents.
R. F. Pickert came in on Tuesdays train.

District Attorney Hulme went to Fargo yes