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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-11-06

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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-11-06

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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
Riverside.
GAILATIN. IN

GALLATIN, Dec. 11tb, 1856.
Editor Hope Pioneer:
Dear Sir: I would like to answer Mr..
Wascm's letter, published In the PIONEER of
Nov. Goth, If you will kindly grant me the
space. MIR. Wasem is quito right in some of
his ideas, but again, in other things, he is
way off" For instance his reasons ''Why
80 many send away: desire to have wear
ing apparel different from your neighbour
Do people send for wearing apparel alone?
Sand an envous sentiment that by sending
away for goods you are apt to get that which
is In style" Mr.. Wasen, it is not style we are
after, but goods; and when speak of goods, 1
mean goods in general. IA perverted notion
that sending away for goods is evidence Of
business capacity" Now this is a most absurd
idea-too absurd to notice. Mr.. Wasem speaks
of giving him chance to figure on bills before
sending away. He may have chance to fig
ure on these bills, and also to back his asser-
tions that he can sell as cheap as in the cities.
AS this is positively my last letter in regard to
the matter, do not think that Mr.. Wasem nor
myself are judge or jury to decide our own
0"oet o" "lh uhoP ~ Iisnt ltele, alu let tne
public form their opinion. There arc other
parts of his letter should like to answer, but
it would open up an endless controversy, and
that is not my intention, and I think Mr.. Edi-
tor has neither time nor space for an endless
controversy. In conclusion, let me say that as
both farmers and merchants live in this same
golden northwest, let us live in tho future and
work in harmony with our mutual interests.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
Gov. Pierce Reafrna.
Here is Gov. Pierce's letter of resignation
and it is model of its kind:

I7e[e IL UoV fleTceB letter OF resignation,
and it is model of its kind:
WILLARD's HOTEL. WASHINGTON, D. ca
November Is, 1886,
Mr.. President: hereby tender my resigna-
tion as governor Of tho Territory Of Dakota.
Offices Of this character were made an excep-
ton to the rules governing removals from Of
fees laid down by you at the opening of the
administration, but you have kindly abstained
from interference with me, and have never, by
act or word, indicated that my continuance in
office was not entirely acceptable. 1 tender
my resignation now because the pressure for
the place subjects you to constant annoyance,
and because fear my own usefulness is i'm
paired by the constant agitation of the ques-
tion Of change. Throughout my incumbency
OF the Office, have met nothing but personal
kindness ard official courtesy at your hands
and those Of your advisers. The most cordial
support has been afforded me- And my rela-
tions III this respect have been most pleasant
and agreeable. This treatment of one whose
political affiliations are not those Of the lomi-
nant party, shows spirit Of tolerance which
lends dignity to your high Office and demands
this frank acknowledgment from me. With
the assurance, Mr.. President, of my deep obli-
CATION for your courtesy, and with sincere
wish for your personal welfare, remain, with
great respect, your obedient servant,
GILBERT A. PIERCE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
Judge Church reioiped as follows
Gov. Pierce.

The fact must be pleasant one to Gov.
Pierce that every newspaper, and every indi-
vidual, in referring to the appointment Of Gov.
Church, takes occasion to endorse in warm
terms of praise the administration OF the out
going governor. 1t is a fact admitted on all
hands that Gov. Pierce has made an admira-
ble executive, and it will add much to the
warmth Of Gov, Church's reception as Of a
man whom the people have tried and proved
true. 1t could not be expected that democratic
would regret the resignation Gov. Pierce.
They believed that the important office be-
longed to them by right and they preferred
that It should be filled by one of their own po-
litical faith; but they have no fault to find with
the administration of Gov. Pierce. 1t is rare
indeed that any man alls high political office
to the satisfaction Of men Of all parties; and he
who succeeds In doing SO must indeed be made
Of true metal y Fargo Republican.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
Manitoba Comnetttion


The Manitoba road is building its line into
the Northwestern territory as perseveringly
as ever, and on either side Of it and behind it
are it's competitors. The Duluth & Manitoba
will be completed to East Grand Forks in a
few days and an agent will be appointed at
that point. This will give East Grand Forks
direct connection with St. Paul by a connec-
ton with tile Northern Pacific road at Haw-
ley. The Northern Pacific road intends to
push it's lines from East Grand Forks to st.
Vincent, and some arrangement will be made
to run their trains into Winnipeg. Next
sping tho Northern Pacific will reach out into
tho DEVILS Lake and Western country, build
ing lines parallel with the Manitoba spurs.
This will tend to liven competition and the
Manitoba people will be obliged to clean the
film off their eyes in order to keep ahead in The
race for business.-St Paul Globe.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
The FANCY essses sss n94; Sig'r

friends to the square inch and
breeds more good feeling in man
kind than any other cigar with
in the reach of suffering human
ity. The man who smokes the
Fancy Grocer never dies under
81, if he succeeds in dying at
all, and he always wins his law
suits. His wife does not worry
him for a seal skin sacque nor
bother him for a new spring bon
net. By steadily smoking the
"Fancy Grocer" he escapes "The
flowers that bloom in the spring.
and similar chestnuts. His tail
OF never duns him, and he has no
friends wha ask him for the loan
Of a ''V". He is not obliged to
walk the floor with the baby at
night, and he always votes the
right ticket. He never loses his
suspender button in a ball room,
and it never rains just after he
has had his boots shined. His
washing is never mixed at the
laundry, and he is not compelled
to split the kindling for the
breakfast fire. He sports a boom.
ing bank balance, and and is op.
pressed by monotony of wealth
His wife never makes the bis
cults too heavy, and he can tisl
for a month without losing his
bait. No fly ever makes head
quarters on his nose, and ht
never gets oleomargarine fol
butter. He lives on milk ani
honey, has lemon ice, strawberry
short cake and pie for deser1
everyday of his life, and lie al
ways gets the best goods for th'
least money by trading at
H. H. WASEM'S.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
The second Sober Thoueht.

AS stated in yesterdays Republican, the
constitutional convention at Huron on Thurs
day, by decided vote, repealed the section Of
the ordinance prohibiting the state officials
from assuming office until South Dakota had
bsen admitted as a state, and nothing was left
but for the legislature to set the machinery Of
the state in motion. 1t seems, however, that
In the time between the forenoon aud after
noon sessions, the members Of the convention
took sober second thought, and reached the
conclusion that they had gone to fast-and ton
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
Pay Your Taxes!

The county tax rolls Of Steele county have boen
placed In my hands, and am now prepared 10
receive all taxes for the year 1888 and past years.
The attention Of tax payers Is called to the fol-
lowing provision Of the Dakota Code which will
be found on page ATS of Leyisee's revised edition;
"No demand of taxes shall be necessary, but 1t
shall be the duty Of every person subject to taxa
tion under this law, to attend at the treasurer's
office, at the the county seat, and pay his taxes;
and If any person neglect to attend and pay his
taxes until after the first day of January next,
succeeding the ievying Of the taxes the treasurer
is directed and required to collect the same by
distress and SALE"
l.. a. JACOBSON,
Treasurer steele County, u. T.
Dated Sherbrooke, D. T., Dec. 10th, 1886.
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The Tarifftn Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The question Of Con-
gresham Morrison Of Illinois that the house
proceed to tho consideration Of his bill for the
revision of the tariff, was lost by the close vote
OF l54 to 14O. Party lines were abandoned in the
contest and the count Of the vote was attended
with great excitement. The Minnesota dele
gates did not change their positions from the
stand taken last year. Gilfillan was the only
member of the delegation who stood by his
party and voted against Morrison. The other
four delegates stood alone among the republi-
cans Of the west who voted for the considera-
ton of the tariff bill. Even Mr.. James Of
Brooklyn, who voted last spring with Morrissn,
changed front and voted to-day against MSrri-
con
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
The British Lion Aroused

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Pest this morning
III an inspired article, warns Turkey from furth-
er courting with Russia. The British govern
pent itsays, has undergone great sacrifices to
uphold the Integrity Of Turkey, even against
the opinion OF large portion Of the English
people. Any hesitation on the part Of Turkey
will now compel England to adopt course to
counteract Russia by measures that will speed
lily impress the porte with the fact that her
present doubtful policy is the worst for her
own interests
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

dining hall of the Hope Heuse, at 7:S0 O'Clock
sharp, and all are invited to attend. The fol-
lowing interesting programme has been ar
ranged by the committee having the matter in
charge:
Reading Of minutes Of last meeting.
Critics report.
Recitation 'Puss and the RoOin,"!
Recitation, ''picturcs of Memory"
Duet. ...... Mrs. Merlleri and Mrs. Gilmore
Recitation, "How Amos Proposed" .........
Herman Horner
Violin and guitar solo.
Prot. Plunkett and 4. H. Thuriow
Recitation, THE Church and the World,". :.
Mrs Turney
Debatc-Resolved, That country life is more
pleasurable than city life. Affirmative, H. H.
Wasem; negative, w. L. Snowden, Jr.
Mr.. j. w. Plunkett had intended beginning
bis class in penmanship at once, but owing to
the large number who have applied, finds II
will be impossible to accommodate them in
his rooms, and has therefore concluded to post
pone the commencement till after the holidays,
when the new schoolhouse will be completed,
and he has arranged for its use, and will have
the class commence about the same time that
the next term of rchool begins January 5,
when it is hoped all will be ready, as it is de-
sirablo that all should begin at the same time
who take tho same course. As the charge for
the course has been placed at the low figure of
SIS, there will be no deviation from this charge,
no matter how many attend. Those who take
the full course and pass satisfactory examina-
ton, will be presented with certificate of
graduation" signed by the teacher and the
members of the school board. Due notice Of
the commencement day will be given in the
PIONEER
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
Manitoba Right or NOV

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE report Of the COM
mlttee on Indian affairs recommending the
granting OF right Of way through the Fort Bert
hold and Biackfeet Indian reservations to the
Manitoba, states that these reservations were
provided for as only temporary hunting
grounds, not as permanent Indian homes; that
The portions to be traversed are not occu-
pied, and that they only serve as an impede
ment to the progress of civilization. The COM
mittee is supported by Commissioner Atkins and
Secretary Lamar. The Manitoba tracks are
laid to the reservation boundaries and some
grading is done beyond.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

CONGRATULATIONS
Governor Pierce sent the following congrat-
ulatory message to the newly appointed COVER
nor:
Hon. L. X. Church, Huron:
Please accept my congratulations and kind
est wishes for an administration honorable to
yourself and successful to the people of Dakota.
GILBERT A. PIERCE.
Judge Chnrch rejoined as follows:
Hon. G.. A. Pierce, Bismarck:
accept the congratulations of Dakota's best
governor in the same spirit know they are
rendered. To be governor Of Dakota in the
spirit and meaning of the term, is my only
ambition. Her honor shall be my honor, and
closely shall it be watched while in my keep
ing. LOUIS z CHURCH.
Governor Pierce will deliver his message and
the reports Of other territorial officers to the
legislature the first day Of its session and then
turn the affairs Of state over to his successor.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

There will be grand ball and oyster supper
at the Hope House on Thursday night next,
December S0th. This will be the dance Of the
season, and no pains will be spared to make it
pleasure that will long be remembered. The
music will be furnished by the Hope orchestra
under the lead Of Prof. Plunkett and will sur
pass anything heretofore furnished terp-
sichorean party in Hope The supper will be
prepared under the immediate supervision of
Mrs. Wilcox, and everything will be provided
to please the fancy or tickle the palate of the
most fastidious. Everybody is invited to come
and have good time. Tickets. including sup
Der, 81,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24
Mi.lers Have Exaggerated Wheat

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 19-Thomas B. Oliver
returned to day from trip to the Northwest,
He says: 1.-THE stacks Of wheat in the elevators
In Minnesota and Dakota have been grossly
exaggerated, as they do not exceed II, ,OOO, 600
to 120oOO0 bushels, instead Of q, ,OOO, 900
buhels, as the millers have reported, and the
supplies In the farmers hands do NOT exceed
thirty per cent New York exporters bought
10000 bushels of wheat directly from Mime
apol!s dealers, which will be instantly for
warded to the seaboard by rail.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

Mr.. J. W. Plunkett has received diplomas
from both the common and normal schools of
Valparaiso, Indiana, and Hon. A. Sheridan
Jones, territorial superintendent has issued to
him five years' certificate, which admits him
to teach in any of the schools of the territory
during that period. Mr. Plunkett also holds
two frst-class certificates issued by different
superintendent Of Cass county upon personal
examination. We learn that under his direc-
tion the children of the Hope school are making
rapid progress in their studies, their proficiency
being especially noticeable in penmanship,
one class, WITH practice of only twenty min.
utes day, that, it is claimed, could write
against any man, woman Or child in or about
Hope with fair chance Of winning in the
race. and many others coming right up aftel
them.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

General Superintendent Egan, Of the Mani
toba says there is no truth whatever in the ru-
NOR that the company intend to cease operating
the Hope branch, or any Of the branches, un-
less compelled to do SO by acts Of Providence.
Mr.. Egan says that owing to the scarcity OF
fuel, ii might be as we'll for the people to OBJ
tain their winters supply as quickly as posi-
BILE, as the demand for fuel has far exceeded
the calculations Of all parties interested.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

The bill authorizing the secretary OF war, in
behalf Of the National government. to accept
the donation Of a large tract of land on the
north lake shore, Hgbweod. near Chicago, for
a site for a United States military post, passed.
The United States senate on Monday.
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far. Accordingly, the action Of the morning
was recinded, and It was decided In lieu to
send delegation to Washington to submit
a memorial to the President and to Congress
in favor Of the admission Of South Dakota,
and, in the event Of failure to receive recogni-
ton there, to prepare an appeal to the country.
It was also decided to recommend to the Leg
islature that in the meantime nothing be done
by the state government, but that tho legisla-
ture provide for subrIitting to the people at
the November election the question whether
the state government should enter upon tie
discharge Of its functions January /, 1883.
The legislature failed, for the want Of quor.
um at the evening session, to take the action
desired, and both bodies have adjourded, but
1t is understood that the legislature will be re.
convened at an early day.
The leaders in the statehood movement in
South Dakota are to be congratulated upon
return to reason before too late to avail them.
There is nothing in the situation to warrant
the extraordinary proceeding Of the morning
session. and il there is to be conflict with the
authority Of the federal government the lead.
ers are wise to place the responsibility upon the
people, instead Of assuming it themselyes.-
Fargo Republican.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

Tho various stores around town presen a
fine appearance deckcd out with their holiday
goods. The town was crowded with farmers
yesterday making purchases to gladen the
hearts Of the little ones.
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Growth of the Christmas Tree

UcOWtn OF the Chrl1tmAS Tree.
Some one has said, ''The Christmas tree, like
Liberty, loves lands where the snow flies" and
it would seem 80 to-day; but there is little
doubt that although Germany rightfully claims
to be the Christian birthplace OF this enchant-
Ing shrub, the custom is far older than is gen.
orally supposed, and Its cradle was in warm
and sunny cline, even in the land Of the obe-
lisk aud on the banks of the sluggish Aile. In
Egypt, however, the palm-that calendar tree
that puts forth fresh shoot every month-wss
thegift tree. and the ceremony was in full force
at hoathen festivities many hundred years be-
fore the birth Of Christ
From Egypt the pretty custom passed into
Italy, where the fir tree replaced the palm,
and every December was Illuminated burning
candles in honor Of the sun-god Saturn; while
during the Sigillaria, a feast closely following
tho Saturnalia, italian mothers hung the green
bOughs with small waxen figures such as we
use to deck our Christmas trees but represent
ing neurological characters. These were af-
terward distributed amonge the happy dark
eyed little Roman children, who received their
Sigillaria, as these tiny images wero called,
with the same Joy you do your glttering balls
and sugar toys
A sun in honor Of Apollo crowned the ROM
IN tree where wc place the Star of Bethlehem
and our figures Of Santa Clause, flying angels,
and the fair little Christ child, are but Christ
ian substitutes for the heather Phnbus and
his flocks. Poetical Germany was very quick
to adopt the lovely practice, to add beauty to its
Juel FEST or md-winter Whul feast; which in
time was merged into Yule-tida, or the Chist-
mas OF the Church, and pagan gods and god
desses gave way to more holy devices.
That the Germans sometimes substitute pyr-
amids for trees, and that the evergreens used
are pyramidal shape, have been considered
strong proofs of their Egyptian origin.
The Christmas seed thus planted grew and
tourshed, and has been waited over the seas
to England and America, until now in New
York, as we'll as In the "Fatherland'', when
ever
THE merry bells Ginning from Trinity
Charm the car with their musical din.
Telling all throughout the vicinity
Holiday gambols are now to begin,'
| thousand OF Christmas trees burst forth in all
their glory, and like Jacks bean stalk spring
up, bud, blossom, and shake down their Won
drous fruit all in single night, Willie to the
thoughtful they are curiously symboical.
First tho evergreen itself, tpical Of the 'sTree
OF Life;" the cleaning tapers proclaim the
"fcast OF Lights;' the overflowing horns and
cornucopas represent plenty and good cheer;
banners, balls, and bells are remnants of the
holiday pageants Of oIden time; the presents
arc mementoes of the ''great gift of mankind:,
while the waxen angels and the baud of child
ren carrolling around the sparkling bush, recall
the heavenly choir that sang the first Christmas
carol upon the first Christmas Eve.-Harpe,,s
Young People.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

An intoxicated man, giving his name as
James B. Cleveland, and claiming to be a
cousin of the President, was fined 80 at Clere-
land, Ohio, Monday, and sent to the hsworkhouse
for 80 days.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

John Tonllinson and wife left yesterday for
Minneapolis, and from there will likely 60 TO
California By one Of the many excursions now
leaving every month. We wish Mr.. and Mrs.
T0mluson pleasant trim.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

Contractor Knapp is pushing work on the
new schoolhouse, force working every night.
The plasterers are now at work on the inside
and the painters on the outside. The orna-
ments have been placed on the gables, and the
effect is quite fine. Unless the weather should
prove very bad, the building will be ready for
occupancy by the first Monday in January.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

During Sunday night last the wind rose very
high, filling tho air with flying snow. Early
risero Monday morning a!lege that 1t was the
worst storm of the season, but tho wind soon
began to fall, and by ten O'Clock the sky was
clear and the sun shining brightly.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

From a letter received from Howard Nc
Convey, we learn that he and Frank Ward
were to leave Omaha last Friday for Los An
geles, California, to which place lie requested
all letters to be sent.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

Rev. Mr.. Countermeine arrived in Hope last
Saturday, preached on Sunday, and Tuesday
took the train for York State. 1t is presumed
the blizzard Monday morning scared him.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

The children Of tho Sunday school have an
entertainment o-night at the church, consist
ing of music, rectations, ETC., after which
there will be a distribution Of presents aud a
! ooll Lot;
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

Landlord Wilcox aud wife expect to make a
visit east the present winter. They expect to
be gone some weeks, and will visit friends and
relatives in Wisconsin, Illinois, New York and
New Hampshire before returning,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

Tuesdays train did not reach Hope till
o'clock in the evening, six hours late caused
by delay Of tho passenger train east Of Breck-
enritpe
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

Recol!ect that your taxes are now due and
payable at the county treasurer's Office in Sher-
brooke, and you are earnestly requested to
walk up and settle, and thus save yourself costs
and trouble. Deputy Treasurer Berry will 10
found on deck ready to receipt for you,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1886-12-24

Wamberg & jacobson have few holiday
goods still left. Call early or you will 10 too
late. Their sales have been immense.