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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
War Ballooning.

The Balloon society of Great Brit.
ain has actually initiated, or ut any
rate connected itself with, Il bnlloon-
ing enterprise. The society ut it's
periodical meeting is notorious for
discussing such mun,lnne matters as
BurmaIl, international law, and the
fisheries t,eaty-in fact, pretty near
ly everything on cartl, and sky and
sea. except balloons. Consequently
On hearing the rumor that an actual
nerouantical undertaking was about
TO be brought off under the auspices
of the society, IL London Star man
made haste TO gather some details.
He proceeded to the office of tue 10.
ciety in Budgerow. city. and there
found the president. MIR. W. H.
eyes" said MIR. I.etcvrc, in answer
to the reporters inquiries. 1.-TWO
members OF the society. accompanied
by Mr.. Pewival Spencer. have just
gone out to Suakin to carry out
some mllooning operations at the
seat of war. Mr.. Peirival Spencer il
n member of the firm Of Charles
Green. Spencer & Son. who. though
only Young nun OF -. has already
made thirty or forty ascents, and
has practical knowledge of the maxi
ing Of balloons and pnrachutes. ILL.,
deed. it was his firm that made Bald
wins parachute.
"Wlat are the intended opera
tions?" "1'hey have gone to take
observations, both scientific and mill.
tary, for the Egyptinn government.
They ought to have been out there
long ago: they could then have dis
covered the trenches before. They
can watch every movement on the
part OF the Arabs
How nre they equipped for their
adventure?" "rhey are taking with
them two balloons, a parachute, pho
Geographic apparatus. IL variety OF
scientific Instruments. and supply
ofcompressed gus for the balloon, as
well as of timed meat, ETC., for them
selves"
At this juncture the Star man be-
gan to puzzle his brains as to what
use could be made of the parachute
in such case as this. Could the
daring aeronauts contemplate inspir-
ing the Arabs with awe-stricken won
den ut the apparently supernatural
spectacle Of enemies, descending from
the clouds upon them!
No, that could not I've, and Mr..
l.eievre's elucidntion was invoked.
The parachute" said the president,
lis for the observer to come down
by should the balloon he drifting in
the wrong direction. For instance,
by it's means he would l,e able to drop
back within our lines if he found the
balloon beingcarrietl in the direction
Of the enemy's." Here MIR. Lefevre
branched off into IL rhapsody on the
parachute, the practical application
Of which lie considered to be the most
wonderful discovery of the day. He
feels certain that developments of the
greatest importance will accrue from
Il.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Signs Of Q Hard Winter.

From the New York Star.
II noticed in the Star recently"
saidC c. Shayne, the furrier, ian
account Of the capture of u pure
white beaver in Maine. This is a
very rare fur-bearing animal, and l
have Il standing offer of 800 each
for white beaver skins. The appear.
ance Of the white beaver is always
the sign Of a late but severe winter.
l notice this year that the down, or
under fur, on the seal, otter, coon
and black mnrten skins is heavier
than last year, and more oily aud
greasy. These conditions always de-
note the approach of q severe winter.
Even the common muskrat's skin ia
unusually heavy and oily"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Fleating Fun,

Poet-Can'tI sell you q piece o.
poetry? Elitor-What's it about
cts an Ode to Winter" lowed to
winter. I've got a plumbers bill TINT
I can't pay. That's enough owed to
winter for me.
A Brooklyn young lady recently
yawned, with the result that it took
the doctors twelve hours before she
was able to close her mouth. Young
ladies who IRE given to yawning
should take notice.
What is OH orphanl" asked the
teacher of a class in definitions
Nobody seemed to know. Well, I'm
an ORPHAN" said tho teacher, seeking
an illustration that would not reveal
too much. Al this a hand poppedup,
and the owner of it exclaimed. can
orphan is Il woman that wants to
get married and can't
Scene: A Toronto household.
Mamma Ito Etie, aged 81 years, just
home from her first morning Mt the
kindergarten)-"Well, Edie, how did
you like it?" Edie-ssI didn't. like it
a bit. The teacherput me ON n chair
and toldme to sit there for the pres.
ent. And sat and sat, and she new.
err gave me the present"
"Come, DEAR" he pleaded ut the
front door, as he was bidding her
good night, "give me one little kiss,
just one little kiss, and if you won't
let me kiss you for your own sake let
me kiss you for your mother" cpl
attend to that, youngman," growled
the old gentleman from the floor
above, and the young man waited to
hear no more.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Misplaced the Baby.

Mt. Holly Herald.
A woman with three children
boarded Pennsylvania y LongBrunc
train the other day. One of the
children was an infant, which Con-
ductor Provost raised in his arms.
saying: "I'll bring it to you, ma'am;
Just step aboard with the rest" The
woman did SO, the signal to start
was given and Provost walked into
the car and deposited the chcrub, us
he supposed, in the mothers lap.
whats this for?" said the female
passenger, excitedly.
Its your baby, ma'am, respond.
ed Provost; with n smile.
"My baby!" shouted the now thor.
oughly aroused passenger. why,
Pm q single woman; I never had 1,
baby in my life!''
just then the mother of the child
cried out: "Here l am, bring the
baby here"
Provost ut once made Il profound
apology, but the distinguished fe.
male passenger wouldn't look at
him.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

Alfonso de Berin,: You say you arc
superstitious. Miss Gushington, but
would you dare to he married on
Friday? Miss Gushington: What!
Next Friday: Why. dear Alfonso,
you are 30 sudden and SO unconven-
tional. "You quite misunderstood
me-. ] protest-I didn't propose-"
That's all right. Alfonso, you didn't
propose as they usually do, but like
il just the same. Yes, dear, It alall
l~ Friday Alfanse swoonsd.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
After CONFESSION.

She's told me all-the very word
That most wished to hear
Has stolen from her liquid throat,
And melted on mine car;
And am happy. happy now,
Recalling all she said,
The jasmine trembling ut her throat,
The rose upon her head.
Western Wind, o Western Wind,
half think thou vast there,
And l will chide thee, grown too bold.
For playing with her hair.
OSummer Glow. l saw thee not,
Though oft thy blush seek;
saw no heaven but hsr fair face.
No sunset but her cheek.
o Moon, that came up in the cost,
saw thee not yestreen.
But saw n light in her soft eyes
Thou canst not shed, ween;
And 80 I'm happy. happy now,
In fnncy ut her feet;
Why think on whit the morrow'll 10
When this day IL 80 sweet?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

cart is long and time is feeting," and it is
too had to spend halfof q short life distressed
bottle of Salvation Oil will cure quickly.
George Conklin, the Ii on.tamer, says he will
have nothing to do with cross.eyed animals,
nor use any other remedy for his coughs and
colds but DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. He says
tits the only reliable cough medicine to be
had.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

elephant trumpeted with rage and
pain as she felt the lions claws
scratching her thick skin. But the
Il6n was quickly routed from this
pogition at the point of u pitchfork.
Rebichon jumped behind Empress
big shoulders as the lion made a
spring Mt him, and the elephant turn.
ed just in time to catch her antag.
onist in her trunk. She held him
high in the air for a moment, and
then hurled him clear across the sta.
BILE.
The lion was evidently severely
hurt, for he kept SO still that the
men had little trouble in lassoing
him and leading him into another
cage. The camel's carcass was skin
ned and the meat served to the
animals.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

There is nothing you require of your
strictly in accordance with business princi.
PIES" That's the sort of testimony any
house can be proud of, and tits the testimony
of hundreds OF men who are profitably EN-
ployel by d. +. johnson & Co., Richmond,
Va. Write for full particulars.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

~ have been occasionally troubled will,
Coughs, and IN cacl, case have used RRowN's
BRoNCuiAL TROcHEs, which have never fnilcd
and must say they are second to none in
the world. Felix A. May, Cashier, st. Paul
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

Tothe Etlitor:-Plenseinform your readers tina TT
I'VE positive remedy for Consumption. BY its
rInanrntly cured. shall be gln,l to send two bot
,-es ofmy remedy FREE to amy of yourrentlersw who
have consumption u they will send me their Ex-
SLOCUM. NJ. G.. 1871 Pearl ST.. n. y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

"MoRE THAN ALL OTHER LUNG REMEDIES,
is what T. W. Fairmnn, n druggist Mt Day
ton, Ind. writes about the sale of Aliens
Lung Balsnm. lie has sold it for eight years
and it gives satisfaction. Sold by all drug
gists ut 25c., SOC, md 81. 90 q bottle
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

There is boy in Iowa who has
lost both hands, both feet, both ears
and most of his nose by frost bites,
and rs he has nothing else to lose he
is having lots OF fun out doors this
winter,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

For FAiNTNEss TAKE ALIENS IRoN Tone
Bitters. All genuine bear the signature off.
r. Allen, Druggist, st. Paul, MINI.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

Sceds.-We call your attention to the seed
advertisement Of H. W. Buckbce, Rockford
III. fyou intend to purchase Seeds, Plants
ETC., you will find this frst-class reliable
house. His beautiful Illustrated Catalogue
will be mailed free, upon application, to ali
renders of this paper.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Mcxull.n,. Woven Wire Fencing.

In this issue is inserted for the first time
the advertisement of the abovenunled goods
Woven wire fencing is rapidly becoming the
most popular fencing. Owing to the fact
that the McMullcn fencing has twisted wire
rope selvage, instead of n single wire SEW.
age, and that it is made of the very best
steel wire. galvanized before weaving, it is
considered by stock men, railroad men and
Others to be the best article of the kind now
on the market Read their advertisement in
this issue and send to them for circulars Civ.
ing full information. They not only make
the best woven wire fencing in tho United
States, but sell it at Il lower price.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she wns Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave themC astoria
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

Admiral Porter's son is to take command
of Lngitime's army in Hayli.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

The Senate has rejected the British extra.
dition treaty.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

A Wisconsin editor has been mysteriously
assassinated.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Consumption Surely Cured.

Another Hoosier has developed IL sudden
admiration for tho climate of Canada.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

Milwaukee supervisors are accused ofbood-
ling.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

The house has passed u hill to organize tn,
territory Of Oklahoma.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

The spinal column of the New York strik,
has been fractured.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

Customer will gladly tell you that the earliest
they ever grew were from S.ALZER,S SEEDS. 7heF0
reason IN this For many years have made special.
"" EARLY VEGETABLES
and know whereof ppenk when We ray that none IN the
world are earlier. Now You want Choice Vegetables
table way ahead OF your neiGhb0r use S0lxeFSG
Northern Grown Seeds.
ON TRIAL FOR Si.oo.
20 pkss Earllest Vegetable Seeds, postraid o 90
% Grand Flower Seeds, Sl.OO
pkss Earliest Of al Novelties inclnd.ns Tomaso sos,
pkgs Earliest Of all Tomato. 2Oe. I pigs Qaee1
OF all Masklnelon-aG great novssty. 16c. pkse HeJs
Remit for any 81 above and sst FREE Nnss csssisss
n Amrfea containing bcvderns collection Of RoIO
John A. SAlzER, Lacrosse, vile.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15

A young lady at Wilton has
broughtsuit against another woman,
claiming $4,000 damages for SANDER.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
CONGRESSIONAL.
wssAly ssssns Of Tie Prseesdlass sfths senate
and Hsase.


sESArE.-These senate spent four hours ,nor
discussing the British extraditiOn treaty.
and so modified and amended it that there in
strong probability that il will he agreed to-
In fact, the features to which 80 many oh.
jectiona have been raised by the Irish were
entirely eliminated to-day. The committee
amendment to the fourth clause (rclating
10 crimes agninst person and property was
voted down. A motion wns then nude Ia
strike out the fourth clause entirely. This
clause was considered the most importnnt IN
the bill. II was stricken out 10y heavy mn.
jority. most Of the Democratic senators pres.
pnt voting in the affirmative. An amend.
mont WIS then ordered striking out of tho
first clause the word "manslaugttcr" This
was agreed to by closer vote. the division
not living on strictly party lines. It is NOT
Mt oil probable TINT England will I've willing
to accept the treaty in it's present form. As
amended it applies only to those guilty oi
rome robbery or embezzlemcnt
IforsE;-The house spent the day tebnting
the Oklahoma hill
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10
Ben Butler news Gum.

A Chicago lady recently came east
with a little niece whom she was taking
to school. Somewhere in New York
State, short, fat man, with peculiar
looking eye, entered the car and sat OPP
posite the lady and her charge. The
little one surveyed him closely and
then, turning 10 her aunt. whispered:
"Aunty, that's Ben Butler" The lady
recognized him. as the little girl had.
from the caricaturcs Of the illustrated
papers. In n few moments he drew
forth bit of paper and began search
through all his pockets for a pencil TO
jot down something. Seeing that his
search was fluitlcss thciady offered him
her pencil. He took it with polite ac-
acknowledgements and made his memo
randa, after which he returned the pom
Gil with bow and IA smile. For few
moments his mind appeared occupied
with something and then he seemed TO
recover himself. Fumbling in the pock-
ct of his overcoat he drew forth small
package and passed it over to the lady
with a pleasant nod. She hesitated a
moment, then accepted the offering and
found that it was u fresh package OF
chewing gum. That Gen. Butler had a
good supply of the article was evident
from the vigorous working of his jaws.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10
The Death.Rate of Infants.

II is startling fact, which meets the
student of vital statistics at the outset OF
his investigations, that from one-third TO
one hah of all persons born into the world
die before reaching the age OF five years.
Or, to face the terrible reality from anoth-
err point of of view, 80 great are the dangers
of infancy, that a child which has complet-
ed its fifth year actually has an expectation
of life more than twelve years greater than
il had at birth.
The exact proportion of deaths varies
greatly in different countries and localities,
at different times and under different cir
cumstances. Statistics are OF value only
in showing average results. In Norway,
for example, the proportion dying under
five is stated by DIR. Farr TO
DO 2045 per 1000 born; while in
England it is 1893 per 1000, and in Italy 566
per 1000 In tifty.oue so-called "healthy
districts" of England and Wales, accord
ing to the same authority, the mortality
under five is lbs per 900 born, while in the
Liverpool district, representing the most
unfavorable sanitary conditions, 1t Is AGO
per 200.
In the different parts of our own couRtry
we find nearly as great variety as on the
continent IF Europe. Even in the same
latitude, the proportion varies greatly, ac-
cording as city or country districts are
considered. In the state of Vermont,
which contains no large cities, and repre-
sents essentially rural population, the
number OF deaths under five, for the year
1856 was 23.S per cent of the whole number
of deaths; in the state of Massachusetts,
which embraces several large cities within
it's limits, for the twelve years ending in
1884, it was a. "a per cent; and in the city
of New York alone, for the seven years
ending 1878, it was exactly so per cent OF
the entire neutrality-suspicious. Science
Monthly.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10
A Rafplmrr.

The jury has returned verdict
against Cleveland, declaring him guilty
of overestimating the strength of tariff
reform. The lawyers on each side
made excellent speeches, and consider
able interest was felt in the case. The
jury was out one day.
Mr.. Cleveland did not exhibit the
shrewdness of an old fellow who was a
legislative candidate in Allen county,
Kentucky. During q speech made be-
fore large crowd, he said: MY fell
low citizens, this tariff is an awful tax.
1t keeps us ground down and is likely
to send our children to the poorhouse.
You now see before you free trader"
The audience groaned.
''All right, fellow citizens, if you
don't want free trade / am agin it. l
am on the side Of the people and what
ever they want ! try to procure for
them. "-Arkansaw Traveller.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10
Saclsville West IL probably going 10 Vie,

Sacllville West is probably going to Wien,
ma. The court of Vienna is not over
friendly to the United States Sackville may
yet get even with us in small way.
Presidentelect Harrison, it is said, is de-
sirous Of acquiring Canada during his ad-
ministration. All this country has to do is
to say so and Canada will be ours.
The rare ruby once presented by King
Louis, Of Bavaria, TO Lola Montc2, and
valued at $4,000, is now the property of Mrs.
j. b. Haggin, wife of the California turf.
man.
It's strange world. The newly made
widow Of Pittsburg man commits suicide
in fit OF dependency, while Chicago
women are seeking grass widowhood by the
score.
Captain John Spence, OF Accomac county,
Md, is dead at the age Of 112. His first vote
for president was cast for Jefferson in 1900,
and he voted in every presidential election
but one since.
The inaugural ball will be given In the hall
Of the pension building, Washington. II you
should fail to receive an invitation Just men,
ton Il 10 your congressman. He will be de-
lighted TO put you On the list
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10
TIDE UNIVERSE

The board of regents has submitted a
memorial giving detailed statement of
needs for the next two years The special
appropriations suggested aggregate S2l9,-
2o9. The permanent appropriations made
under existing laws are $l01 200, making a
total OF i,2,9. Every intelligent citizen
OF Michigan shares in a common pride in
this great educational institution. All de-
sire TO 60 1t prosper but there is no deny
ing the fact that its constantly increas ng
demands are somewhat DISTURBING 10 our
people While its benefits are appreciated
there is yet a common belief that they are
not equally distributed. The taxes for its
support are paid under n sort OF mental
protest. Nearly or quite one half of its
students are residents Of other states. 1t
seems TO me that a moderate increase in the
amount required OF these would infict no
wrong upon them, nor interfere with the
general prosperity of the institution. And
this would be in harmony with the we'll
settle educational policy Of the state II
non resident pupils attend our graded
schools they are by law and custom requir-
ed to pay the expense of tuition.
IL is not customary throughout a large
portion OF the country TO support colleges
by taxation. Indeed, the original plan of
our university did not contemplate support
ing it so largely by this means, and the
method has crept in through the addition of
department after department, and q gener-
al spreading OFT beyond that originally con-
ten,plated Wealthy men remember other
colleges in their Wills, and what is better,
remember them with liberal donations
while living. IL something could be done
TO increase its endowment in this way, IL
would point 10 relief that would be very
gratifying; but as long as all its wants are
Supplied by taxation, the men of wealth and
liberality cannot realize the necessity of
contributing 10 its welfare.
The estimates contemplate the construc-
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10
Batter 1han lle Antioinated.

Wife-The physician thinks that you
need tonic, John, and has left me a
prescription.
Sick Man-What is il?
Wife (reading the proscription)--
Well, there's beef--iron--
Sick Man--Yah, beef and iron, what
good is that fool stuff going TO dop
Wife, haven't finished reading II
yet, John; there's beef, iron, wine
Sick Man-Wine, toop Well you
send over to the drug store and get a lot
OF It put ,W and we'll see what IT'S like.
Epoch
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10

"Deeper than e'er plummet sounded"
some peoples coughs seem to come from,
yet bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
will cure them. 1t goes away down TO the
bottom of matters and works wonders.
Pleasant TO take and good for coughs, colds,
Group, bronchitis, etc. Price % cents.
Pure gold always has its base imitation
IL is so with Salvation Oil, which is worth
its weight in gold 10 al sufferers from
rheumatism, neuralgia, or govt Sec that
you get the genuine Price % cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10

When Baby YVES sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-01-10

"How's business since election" asked
one base ball club man. ger of another.
mighty duh, #" was the discouraging reply.
"Ivo only sold two players this week.