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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
ST. PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL
The Magnificent leo Palace and the
Beauties and Attractions Of the
Carnival Seaeon.

Tho aim Of this sketch is toconvey some
idcn Of the attendant beauties. sports and
festivities OF the leo Carnival season.
OF tho leo King and Borealis
and their brilliant retinue Of
lords and ladies, courticrs. princes
and retainers, with something Of the romp
nnd circumstance OF their dazzling court
and its imperial pastimes.
Tho leo Palace OF st. Paul is impressive,
magnificent. unique. 1t is sui gencris.
Venice and imperial Rome have their gor.
Geous Easter festivities; st. Louis its Veil.
cd Prophets, and New Orleans its season
OF carnival reioicings; but it remained for
st. Paul to surpass them all.
The palaces OF 'SG and 81, especially
the latter. were conceded by tourists and
scholars to surpass in beauty anything in
fact or fic,ion. In point OF design, con.
struction and beauty, the present Castle
surpasscs all Of its predecessors.
The Castle, from door sill to dome and
turrcts being composed OF pure, translu.
cent ice. The ice is cut into cubes. accord.
ing to the specifications OF the plans. ind
laid in position by skilled workmcn. being
ccmented with water. Tho Palace Of 'SS
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

minarcts, its translucent towers and ties.
sellated embrasures is then brought out to
perfection. Thousands have witnessed tho
storming OF the Ice Palaces of 1886
and 1887, and all testify to
tho almost supernatural and won.
drous beauty of the display. Tho
effect OF this magnificent spectacle is tru
y grand, inspiring and indcscribable-and
the storming OF the Ice Castle must be seen
to be appreciated. No words can do it
justice, and when once seen, the sight is
never to be forgotten.
Now u rocket leaps into tho air, and
like some messenger OF light scars away in.
to the armament. Then is heard the boom
OF q cannon. The armies are in lattlc ar.
ray; the clash OF arms comes and the bat.
tie is on. Thousands upon thousands OF
rockets burst into the air, the castle is
now bathe! in opal, now in crimson, now
green and blue. Tho hosts charge
and are rcpulscd; again they
rally and again they are repuscd, while
meantime the towers OF the Castle seem to
culver, and become tremulous from the re-
sounding reports. The street scene is alone
worthy ongiourney to witness. The bust.
ness district OF the city is festooned from
curb to housetop with flags, banners and
bunting In the beauty and uniqueness OF
design OF many OF the enblcms tho mer.
chants vie with each other to excel. Grace.
full and beautiful statues. appropriate in
design. are chissclcd from blocks OF purest
crystal, and these ;ld0rn the fronts of
the business places. On parade nights,
when the Carnival clubs arc out in force.
the effect produced by tho parti.colorcti
and brilliant Examinations, the varied and
beautiful uniforms OF the clubs, is not to
be surpassed. Each OF tho Carnival clubs
design float symbolical OF the occasion
and season.
Another charming feature OF the festival
is the procession, en- different days. of tho
different branches OF trade industries IN
st. Paul. At this season, VIXEN the sleigh.
ing is perfect, the elegant cquipagcs owned
by citizens are seen to uncommonly fine
advantage. 1t is natural, then, that great
interest should he taken in the equipace
professions in which all the owners OF fine
turnouts participate.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
The Late Gov. RodweIl of
Maine.

1t is related of the late Gov. Bod.
we'll, OF Maine, that some years ago
one OF his companions furnished the
granite Tor the construction OF q largo
life insurance building in one OF the
eastern cities, and, after it's compile.
ton Mr.. Bodwell was solicited to take
out q policy on his life in the COM
pany. Mr.. Bodwell had u policy writ
ten for $4,000, and instead OF max.
ing it payable to his family, had it
made payable, in the event ofhis death
to sundry friends, among them several
young men who had been connected
in different capacities with his bust.
ness operations, and expressly stipu.
lated that such selection OF pavees
should be considered u profound Sc
cret. Upon another OCCASION u Ger.
tain business man, in the presence OF
Mr.. Bodwell and a few other gentle.
men made theremark: "Why don't you
get rid of Mr.? Hehas been connected
with you a good many years, and you
have always done all the work and he
has drawn regular share of the prof.
it's" Mr.. Bodwell replied with
much warmth. Il want you to know,
Sir, that - was whole-souled,
open.fsted friend OF mine when the
road wasn't rs smooth as it is now
and, egad, sir, as long as Joe Bodwel
has two dollars that man can have
one of them if he wants it," Him.
self and another man being togeth.
er at one time, received news OF a
wreck of q vessel in which both were
part owners. The other man asked,
will she be total loss?" Bodwell
asked "Was the crew saved?" When
the Boston fire was sweeping through
our streets, Mr.. Bodwell was in Wash.
ington. An intimate business friend
OF his occupied an office on Safest.
News was telegraphed over the coun-
try OF the progress of the flames, and
among other exaggerations was
the report that the fire had cross.
ed Safest. Within few hours came
telegram from Bodwell to his friend.
"Have mailed you $4,000, thinking
You may need it under unfortunate
circumstances Accept sympathy"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

High carnival with cxhilarating sports
then begins, and the days that follow are
filled with the many pastimcs and pleas.
urcs for which the Carnival is productive.
Of the many attractive features OF this
merry season. it would be impossible to
speak in detail.
The sports and festivities in the Carnival
Grounds are conducted by the thousands
with the utmost zcst and vim. The most
exciting OF all pasti,ncs is undoubtedly
that ;produced by the sstoboggan slides.
Then there are the skating Kinks and coast.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Rev. Thomas =. Ryan, noted Mctho.
dist minister OF ioane county, West Va.
was brutality murdered in the presence OF
his family Mt his own home in October. He
had just returned from Conference with
some s4O0. and the purpose Of the MUIR.
der was evidently robbery. Three young
Coon, were lynchcd for the murder. It
transpircs that the lyncbcrs ind the muir.
derers were the same party, and that they
lynchcd innocent men to cover their own
crime.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
Aged People

Whose blood has become thin impure arc especially
liable to attacks Of rheumatism, Of to that weakness
called gencr al debility" The pans and aches of tho
former arc relieved by Hoods sarsapara which p-
rifles and vita@es tho blood, while 1t also tones and
builds up tho whole SYSTEM Try Hoods sarsaparilla
ard realize tho peculiar benefit which 1t gives.
II have taken Hoods Snrsaparilla for dyspepsia and
rs tonic Alternative, with the most beneficial results.
have also used it for rheumatism with good effect
regard it as one of the very best family medcinc and
would not willingly he without it." A. d. CURRY,
Providence, Mass.
My wife and myself were both generally run down.
Hoods sarsapara brought out of that tired feel.
Ing and made us feel like young people again. thas
done more for us than NIL other medicines together
RICHARD HAwKuuRsT, Amityvl.e, Long Island N. Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
Good Investment

is that which yields large returns from q
small outlay. Reader. the way is clear! Nc
speculation, no chance. big returns! Ifyor
arc like most OF mankind you have some
where n weakness-don't feel Mt all times
just Us you'd like to-headacho to-day
backache tomorrow, down sick next weel
all because your blood is out OF order. A
email outlay and what large returns! You
invest in DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery and soon pure, fresh blood courses
through your veins, and you are another
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
An adjustment Of the Pennsylvania
strike IL believed TO be ncnr nj hnnil.
Living Whimsical

Ask any ono who has used DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets as to their
merits. They will tell You that pimples.
const,pation-that breeder of disorders
~ relieved; that the appetite is restored;
that the whole system is renovated and
regulated beyond any conception by these
little wonder-workers. Being purely vege.
table they IRE perfectly harmless; being
composed Of concentrated, active ingredi.
ents, they are powerful. Purge ami purify
the system and disease will 10 unknown.
OF all druggists.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

a. l.. Howe, of the commission firm Of
Howe Wagner of Cleveland, lett for
Rochester n. y. lie has not been heard of
since, and it is thought he has tlecalnped
Tor good. His partner says lie will lose
several thousand dollars.
w. ii. Aspinwnll of Manchester, OAK,
was arrested charged with incest and
brought to De Smet. His examination
was held before Justice Owen, and he was
held to trial in the district court, with
bonds fixed at $4,000. The complaining
witness is his cishteen.ycar.old daughter,
now Mrs. A. i. Smith. AspinwalI is AZ
years old, and las heretofore maintained
a good reputation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Salvation Oil is guaranteed to cure rheu.
matism, sore throat, swellings, bruises,
burns, and bites. Price only twenty-five
cents q bottle.
To make children healthy use plenty OF
mir, plenty OF milk, plenty OF sleep, and al.
ways have bottle OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syr.
up in case OF Group.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

to bcqueath to your children. ia q strong
clean. pure constitution-bettcr thar
wealth, because it will never prove n curse
You cannot give what you do not possess,
but mothers will find in DR.. Pierce's Flu
vorite Prescription wonderful help-cor
recting all weaknesses. bringing their sys
tens into perfect condition, SO that Their
children. untainted, shall rise up to call
them blessed!
There is not n druggist In oil the land
But always keeps q stock on hand.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

In barn behind closed doors. at Mount
Pleasant. in tho northern suburbs OF
Washington. recently, the sons of Attorney
General Garland and Senator Jones, OF
Arkansas, stripped to the buff donned
fingerless kid gloves and SHE'D their cas- tors
into the ring in the presence OF their seconds
and with Ned Donnelly. well known OK.
prize fighter OF that city MS referee, began
the settlement OF love affair.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Aserious accident occurred on the At.
lantic & Pacific rairaod, about three miles
from Coolridge, N. NJ, in which eight persons
were slightly injured and three others prob.
nbly fatally. Miss Florence Woodson OF
Woodstock, ILL.,, had her skull fractured
and received internal injuries, from which
she will probab bly, die.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Hon. James G. Blaine has been made a
grandfather by Mrs. James G. Blaine. Jr.,
presenting her husband bouncing blue.
eyed boy Of nine pounds The child will be
named after its grandfather. Mrs. Blaine
is tho daughter OF Senator Nevins.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
ltchtng Piles.

SrMpToMs-Moisturs; intense itching and singing;
most at night; worse BY scratching. II allowed to
continue tnors form. which often bleed md ulcer
ne. becoming very sore: SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops
many isc: removes the tmors. ItiseQally eficacpls
In curing all Skin Diseases. DIR. SWAfNE l. SON,
be obainsd Of druggists. Sent by mail for 50 Cents.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

ing slides, which attract their quota Of
handsomely uniformed pleasure seekers.
Among the greatest curiosites in the park,
especially to the eastern visitor, is the en-.
cnmpment OF Sioux Indians, the tribe con.
sisting OF n number Of full.blooded bucks
and squaws, attired in their primitive cos.
tunes. Tho game Of Scotch ''curlin g" has
been found very attractive.
But the great events OF the season are
the repeated stormins OF the Palace by tho
Fire King. All the beauty and cunning OF
the architecture, with it's battlcmcnts and
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
consumption surely curea.

To the Editor:-Please inform your readers
that have positive remedy for the above
named disease. by its timely use thousands Of
hopeless ca ,es have been permanently cured. /
shall bcslad to send two bottles of my remedy free
to any OF your readers who have cons,lmptionf
they will endme their Express and p o. address.
Respectfully A. Slocum. M. C., 81 Pearl st N Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Justice Tripp OF Dakota renders n decis.
ion in the Yankton asylum case. deciding
adversely to the old board and leaving the
new to hold the fort,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Chairman Townsend will present in tho
house the unanimous report Of the military
committee in favor ofthe adoption of Rep.
resentative Boutelles resolution concern.
ing the disposition OF the captured flags.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

No SAFER REMEDY can be had for Coughs
and Colds, or any trouble OF the Throat,
than browns Bronchial Troches." Price
25 cents. Sold only in boxes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Alfred Sidman Of Now York is said to
have lost over $3OO, 900 belonging to his
pastor Rev. Charles Herr.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Only to answer tho constant call for a
good and low priced cough and Group rem.
Balsnm in three sizes, 25c., Soc, and 81. 90
n bottle at all druggists.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
Unitarian Literature

Explaining tine Liberal Faith rs held by
unitarians. sent free by addressing ]. T.
McCainc, 1914 Pleasant Ave, St. Paul, MINI,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Halls Vegetable sicilian Hair Remover
is becoming u universal favorite for restor.
ing gray hair to its original color and
making hair grow thick and strong.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Sergeant James Cooper, Twenty fifth in.
fantry, Fort Smelling, died at that post
from congestion OF the brain.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

The North Star Lung and Throat Bal.
sam is n sure cure for Coughs and Colds.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

The prospects for tho enactment Of any
bill relative to the'postal telegraph are not
favorable. :,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

At Lowell, Mass, fire broke out in the
central building Of the fire department.
The loss il estimated Mt 500, 600.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

ST 900 In Cash or Lot Worth $3.50
Given Away.
Everyone intending to compete for the prize
VIC offer to the person spelling the most
words from the letters found in the three
words Curtis and Edwards, should get their
list ready Immediately as only limited
number will DO received. Particulars fur.
nished on application. Curtis& Edwards,
Real Estate Agents, 100 L. Bird street, St.
Paul, MINI.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

A smart shock OF earthquake was OK.
perienced in South Carolina. North Caro-
lima and Georgia ON the 18th.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Col. Alexander Chambers. OF the fourth
infantry, died in Texas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

James T. Wilson is renominate.i for
United States senator from Iowa.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

The Hoosier Democrats formally put
Gov. Gray in the field for the vice presi.
dency.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
A Great Legacy

Congressman Rice introduces a bill for q
new possibilities building in st. Paul.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27
No Cut Rates About This.

At Faribault, Miss Elizabeth Spencer
was united in marriage to d. /. Phelps.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-01-27

Congressman Rice introduced bill for n
graduated income tax.
The house adopted II resolution assign.
i'll. clerks to all committees Of the house.
Delegate Clifford introduced another bill
providing for the division Of certain Judi.
cal districts OF Dakota, and the increase of
the nmhcr of justices in the supreme court
OF the territory.
Mr.. OutlIwnite introduced Pacific rail.
road Enndin. bill in the house. 1t provides
for the asccrtaininent of the debit OF the
companies, both principal and interest.
MIR. Anderson OF Kansas offered to the
house Il resolution directing the committee
on commerce 10 investigate the extent,
causes and effect upon interstate commerce
ri the continued failure by the Reading
Railroad company to transport such in.
trrs,atc traffic. aud report to the house by
bill, or otherwise. for consideration, ut
any time, such legislation as il necessary
to secure TO the public the regular and
complete execution by IL railroad OF its
obligations and services rs IL common car.
rier of interstate commerce.
Among he other bills introduced in ths
house were the following: Mr.. Landes oil
Illinois, to reduce the treasury surplus by
The Meeker herald., 1888-06-02
RIO. cRANpE COMING
Proceedings OF the Eaiiroad
Meetings..Mceker will
Get q Road.
Full TEXT Ut she su"rrnse Cours'> DE.
eision ia ia. ssouis County.
Haley Tax Ease.

The meeting Of the Rio Grande stock
holders at Denver, and the Midland
stockholders at Colorado Springs, las,
week, was watched with more than com
mon Interest bY the people of this town.
both roads elected directors for the EN-
suing year, and the Midland directors
met the day following the stockholders
meeting and chose officers. all the old
officers being reelected with the eXcrp'
tioa OF President liagermnn, WHO de.
ciined a reelection on account Of Ill
health, and the Presidents Office re-
mains vacant for the time being.
The directors resolved 10 commence
immediate operations on the New
Castle extension. II is not thought
that the Midland will be extended be.
yond New Castle the presen, year.
The lilo Grandc meeting was Of u
decidedly more interesting character
than that of tho Midland-cspccialiy
FOR Nc.k.rites. The old board OF di.
rec,ots WAS reelected and Pr.sidcn,
Mofiai's policy In regard 10 extending
Af' t'.s't
Springs 10 Salt Lake was endorsed
and the directors voted 10 faisr three
million dollars io l.. used In extending
the system Ia the direction OF White
river ard salt Lake City and making
necessary changes aud repairs on IL.
main line.
In anticipation of favorable action
concerning the proposed extension oi
the road IN iiis direction M.-k.r sent u
delegation of citizens. consisting Of
Senator Eddy. Mayor Ihaycr and eS.
Mayor Clark, down Ia Denver 10 wait
on frcsid.n, MoHat and the directors
and urge ui-on iho-. official, the nd
van;as. Of building 10 Mccscr u; an early
cordial reception. and were assured tia,
M-ckcr's advantages as commercial
point. iinm-is, bodies of coal. ilpbcr,
stock and other resources would lie SUI
hci.ni Inducements 10 insure tic build
In. of tie Denver y Rio Gsand- 10 this
place ut the carlIca; possible date.
Thc Nc-.-r delegation left Denver
highly satisfied with the results OF their
mission. Nothing definite will bc
known ~ Ia when operations will
commence until after tic directors
tn...iiao ..,..-,- s-,---- .-,--- - .--''
York on next "Wednesday, June Iih. nj
which time officers !cr tho ensuing year
will h. elected ai.d this summers work
mappci out. McckcTs prospects never
lookc,! brighter than now.
The Meeker herald., 1888-06-02

a valuation of =, $50, whereas he owned
81 go; that hc WAS assessed for 100
horses, valued at s0,si5, and owned but
III, their value being >i,bSj; and that
lie was assessed for 800 head of cattle
valued at si1. ,O,.i, but owned only $50,
their value beng Si4o,ooo. lie further
charged that this excess In tie valua-
lion Of his property aggregated about
sio,'sp, and inadU him liable for about
~ ,Cu0 more than his rntable portion oi
the taxes OF said county for the year
lsSi.
Before party Is entitled 10 equitable
relief against an excessive tax, lie must
pay what he comedies To bc due. The
authorities hold that lie who would have
equity must do equity, and when the
valid portion Of tax can be easily dis
,inguishcd from the portion OF tax,
which Is generally III. greater portion
l,ti,arcof. ns appears To be true In the
present Instance from the admissions
Just cited from appellee's original COM
plant, VIII mol be restrained pending a
litigation In order 10 determine the
validity Of the disputed portion.
High on inIunciions, See. 3oi. .
Desty on Taxation, 81. National
l,ank W. Kimball. lu3 L. :. ~.
Rowe VI. Peabody, iJ. Ind, lns.
Wilson. Treas, ys. l.oygcniyke, ~
Kas,. ~.
II appears from the supplemental
, transcript flied by 'li. appellee tina, a
demurrer 10 the appellants answer to
this complaint In tie pf-s.n; case WAS
iil,i 10y appellee prior Io III. hearing Of
the motion Ia dissolve III. Injunction.
4, does 10, appear from tile record
whether this demurrer was disposed Of
or not, ur whether i,s existence was
known at tie time UI the hearing Ia
either tie court or appellants counsel.
Months after ,ir record had been hl.d
In this court. counsel for H.. appcll..
procured 10 H. executed iy the judge 0f
the court below u supplemental I'LL Of
exceptions. hut II, like ,hr rest Of the
record, Is silent y, ,n any action on the
demurrer. or nny objection To proceed
Ing with tho hearing II tie motion 10
dissolve tie injunction,
While wc ate uu, called upon 10 no.
,icc iii, pleading In ,l- condition of the
record described. ~ hold ,hui the aii'
swcf Is sufficient, Ia form mud substance
To- warrant the dissolution 81 tie Ia.
Junction. and ~ The ouIN relief PRAYED
Tot In this cabH !, - temporary lulunc-
ton to restrain tie appellant. "a Treas
uirI u. iiau;t county, from rtuc..ding
10 enforce the paimcn, o' said taxes.
the order denying the motion To- dir
solve illc injunction will i- reversed,
and the cause r.manicj with directions
10 dismiss III" complaint.
The Meeker herald., 1888-06-02
4 Nuic ,,I,i. . TrIr..

One evening recently James Smith, q
cowboy from Mason valley. arrived in
town, says ''ie virginia, Nevada, Chron-
icle. on tic hurricane deck o. sad
eyed mule. and Was amusing - crowd Oh
& street hy causing the animal to p"r-
form numerous tricks. Chief OF Police
Henderson appeatod Oh the scene nnh
ordered smith To- move on With h.s
mult and be p. d. q. about II. too, or lie
would arrest both him and the animal
Smith expressed doubt u' the chiefs
ability TO take the mule into custody
The officer approached the mild-eycd
mule and reached for the bridle-Tcin.
Its owner quietly remarked: "iiutt
him over, Ned" The next instant the
chief lay on the broad cf his back in the
street from a pile-drlyer butt from the
mules head. lie scrambled To his feet
aud made another attempt with like
result and before he regaincd his feet
the second time the mule aud his Iiiei
were fleeing southwark with the speed
of the wind.