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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
The Old Year and the New
A Bachelors Iic,crle.
BY $. -.


Ii WAS drawing near the midnight
hour, the last hour 0fthc Old Year.
was seated in my casy-chair, in IL re-
vcric-a favoritc mental habit of
mine-and WIS gazing listlessly ut
the dying embcrs of the wood fire
which had just half-an-llour pre-.
vious been blazing and cracking in
the CRATE. had lowered tho flame
of the lamp, and had taken no heed
OF the gloom that surrounded me.
Outsidc,t llcs snow was gently falling,
mingled with rain: for there had been
an unusual rise in the temperature.
| could hear the r;,in-drops fall upon
the last dead leaves on the trees
above, outside the window. Uncon-
ciously l found myself iancying that
they were te;lrs-tcars dropping from
the eyes, perhaps, of some pityiny
angels who were weeping ut the sins
ofpoor, fallen, weak humanity.
So impressive did this thought be-
come that IL tear rolled down INV
cheek; aud ! recalled to mind a. little
gem which | had long before singled
out of one ofthrpocms otmy fivoritr
German poet, Ilrinc. It's translation
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

Less than two weeks ago Postmaster
Nerstadt of Rudd, Iowa, Disappeared, and
although his bondsmcn have diligently
searched he can nowhere be found Now
Willinm Tones, deputy post mnstcrnt Hamp.
ton has disappeared, and his mucll-ntercstcd
bondsmcn are anxious to learn his where
ab0uts. He left the city several days ago,
and the inspector who is now examining the
affairs Of the Office has found a shortage of
about 81 800.
In the trial OF the test case of the Dcs
Moincs river landcrs to recover the value of
improvements made on the land occupied
by them was concluded in Fort Dodge after
five days stubbornly contested legal bat
tie, and resulted in victory for the set.
lpfs. The suit Was brought by james MEG
han, an evicted settler, against Thomus
Smell of Clinton, ILL.,, and, after an absence OF
sixteen hours, the jury returned u verdict
awarding Meehan $500 for improvements,
but recognized SHELLS title by granting S23.,
rental during the settlers occupancy Of tho
land. This case, which the land owners say
VIII be carried to tho supreme court. cstub.
fishes precedent, and MI settlers will now
recover the value of their improvements.
Wesley Van Zandt, who had Just com.
pleted his term for two years for bigamy in
the Wisconsin penitentiary. was arrested nj
that institution by II deputy marshal from
Indianapolis, on an indictment returned
against him five years ago in the United
States court for raising postal order at
Hammond, Indiana from $50 TO $50. Var
Zandt has served terms in the Michigan
and Texas penitentiaries, and was arrested
for forgery in Minnesota, where he esrapet
from the officers by outrunning them. He j,
also wanted in New York. He liz regarded
BY the postal authorities as the most dan
gerous man with whom they have to deal.
SUSIE King, aged sixteen, daughter of tn,
yanitor Of the Bedford fats New York, com
mitted suicide by taking though on Rats
"because her affection for u nineteen old
BOY was not reclprocated. The youth wa.
greatly surprised when informed Of the af!nir
and said he had not slight acqunintanc,
With Susie and know nothing Of her infatua
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
The r.n.m. Canal Collarse.

A notable result of the Panama canal col.
tnpse is That both in Paris and in the provin-
cesall the anger and disappoini mcnt oftllcin-
vestors is directed against parliament, while
sympathy is extended tolM. de Lrssr,s Both
NJ. de Lesseps and NJ. de Normantlie daily TO-
ceive numerous letters from holders of l;,Iia-
ma shares and bonds encouraging them with
assurances and promises that every possible
sacrifice will le made to save the enterprise
Nowhere is there heard IL word ofcompnint
against NJ. de Lcsseps, who liz rather regard
ed as n martyr. On the other hand, there is
every indication that when the deputies who
voted against tine bill come forward for re-
election hey will find very intense feeling
against them. The feeling Oh the hourse is
less gloomy. There was general rise in
prices. Panama canal shares advancing L..
francs, Rio 1'intns l francs and Sucz canal
Il francs. The cabinet has decided that when
the committees report Oil tho bankruptcy
bill is presented to the senate the president
Of that body shall ask leave to interrupt tho
budget debate in order to dctach from the
bankruntcy bill an article applicable to the
position Of the Panama Cannl company, the
object being to save il from bankruptcy. 1t
is expected that ut the opening of the next
session Premier FlOquet will communicate o
parliament the decision OF the government I
restore the old system Of voting, which is
supported by the whole cabinet with the ex-
ception of NJ. Goblet.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

"Who isto bhme?" Thyself. Still,
l say, it shall be well with thee. The
past cannot be recalled. Gods will
be donel Adieur'
"Stay, stay go not yet. How have
/ incurred the blame?"
Opportunities have come unbid.
den to thee; thou hast neglected them.
Fortune has waited upon thee; thou
hast left her standing by, without
even a greeting. She frowned upon
thee and passed on. Happiness has
stood in thy path, and awaited thy
coming; thou hast tarried too long.
1t went elsewhere"
but how did know? Whatdulled
my perception 80 that l could not
recognize""
Chime enemy"
ella! Then have but one? Who
is my cnemy?"
"l,ehold!"
She held u mirror out to me.
pccred into it. saw-myself!
"Fure thee we'll! Watch and pray.
For me, go to the Forever Past.
With these words, scarcely audible, 80
low and faintly were they uttered. the
vision disappeared, and l was alone
in the darkness.
Into my easy-chair l sank again,
ant. buried my face in my hands.
"Alas," groaned, "the years come
and go, in weary succession; and for
most ofus they areall alike, all alike!'
Once more a brilliant light flushed
into the room, and ere had time to
raise my head a melodious alto voice
said, in marked, distinct accents:
live are all alike, it is thou that
makest us So"
Immediately the light was gone.
So sudden was it's appearance and
departure that had not time to fix
my eyes upon my second heavenly
visitor, the New Year.
Out into the darkness / stretched
my Arms, reckoning with beseeching
gaze. / called aloud.
The sound of my voice awoke me,
and l heard the little clock on the
mantclpiece strike three orfour times.
1t was finishing the twelve strokes.
So ! had only been dreaming, after
all. My reverie had merged in q
brief slumber.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
The Christmas Tree.

Vast is the crop OF such fruit, shin
ing on our Christmas tree; in bios
som, almost at the very top; ripen-
ing all down the boughs.
Among the later toys and fancies
hanging therc-as idle often and less
purc-bc the images once associated
with the sweet old Waits, the soften
ed music in the night, ever unaltcr-
able! Encirclcd by the social thoughts
OF Christmas time, still let the benig-
nant figure of my childhood stand
unchanged! In every cheerful image
and suggestion that the season
brings, may the bright star that
rested above the poor roof be the
star of all the Christian world! A
moments pause, o, vanishing tree,
of which the lower boughs are dark
To me as yet, and let me look once
more! l know there are blank spaces
on thy branches, where eyes that l
have loved have shone and smiled,
from which they are departed. But,
far above, l sec the Raiser OF the dead
girl, and the Widows son; and God is
good! IfAge lie hiding for Inc in the
unseen portion of thy downward
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

Joseph Hair, n young man in the employ
of John Kelly, Il rich bachelor liv-
ing two miles cast of Oakland. Town was
hrutally murdered. lie heard noise in the
barn and went out to discovcrthe cause lie
was gone longer than seemed necessary. and
Kelly went out to learn the reason. When
discovered Hair was unconscious He died
the next day, never recovering sufficiently to
give any intimation as to the pcrprtrilt ors
Of the deed, or how it was done. There il no
clue to the murderer, but tine theory is pre-.
vulcnt that he laid in wait for Kelly, who
carries money with him, and in the ,lni kncss
killed the wrong man. Hair lived near
Council Bluffs, was twenty-six years old, and
steady and inlust rious.
Edward Meredith. charged with assault
with attempt to kill ono Phil DAILY, in New
York. pleaded to assault in the first degree
in the court OF general sessions court. lie
was sentenced to eight years and ton
months hard labor in state prison. and
Hammond. his confederate, to six years and
eleven months. The case of the women 10
still pending.
Scventytive miners in the Craig Iowa com.
panys and the kccfe & Co.'S cannal coul-
mines at Fort Dodge went out Oil II strike
for an advance Of 10 cents per ton in
wages. The companies involved are large
coal operators in the North Central Mining
all ofwhom wilquit work unless the striking
miners demands are granted. A secret meet.
ing of the miners was held.
An epidemic has broken out among the
principal horse ranches of the Lower Yellow.
| stone. 1t first made it's appearance about
three weeks ago and was considered of but
little Importance. but it has become 80 dan
gcrous and is spreading with such alarming
rapdity that it is causing much anxiety in
h.af a
tacks the glands of the throat, ana in the
majority Ofrases cnuses n swelling which ex,
tends from The point of the jaw to the brcist,
making matters Of respiration and cutting OF
great difficulty. In from eight to ten days
hisgathering, which contains alarge amount
OF matter, breaks, and not until then IL prop
or surgical assistance possible. Thus far the
favorable open weather has saved them, hut
' SHOULD cold snap set in great mortality
will be the result.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

Tho combined force Of Egyrtians have
made an attack upon the rebel position Mt
Srakim in Africa. The British lost four men
killed and two wounded tluringu gala Mt
cavalry charge. The Egyptian and black
regiment charged the trenches and carried
them brilliantly, losing two men killed and
thirty wounded. Tho only officers wounded
in the attacking force were two Egyptians.
The rebel loss is now stated to have been
400. An official dispatch from Gen. Grcn-
fell says: The hussnrs who followed the flee
ing Arabs have returned. They chased tho
enemy to point within four miles Of Han
douh. The enemy were still flying Before
dawn next morning the British man ot-wnr
Startling nn,ls,n Egyptian steamer moved up
tho coast with orders to- cover the rebels at
Iianhoub. At daybrrnk the forts opened
fire upon the rebel trenches aud the troops
advanced to the attack, the black
brigade on the right flank aud the
cavnlry and mounted infantry covering
The Scottish, Bordrrcrs, the Wclrh regiment
and the Egyptian brigade occupied an en-
bankmcnt between the forts, the British in-
taniry being held in reserve. The forts shell.
cd the trenches, keeping up Il terrific fire. Tho
enemy held their ground with intense cOur.
age. until the black brigade charged the
trenches, which fell after halt an hours hard
fighting. The rebels fought with f;,nntical
bravery. Two OF the encmy's guns were cap.
tured.
Osman Dignn' nephew and wclve dervishes
were made prisoners in the fight. They arc
wounded. Complaints nrr being made re.
garding the quality of the sabres furnished
the cavalry, three of which were broken in
the ATTACK. Tho men also complain thnr
their movements are hinlered by their heavy
rcvolvcrs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
Love and Beauty.

Marrying for beauty is getting as
popular in this country aus it has l'een
among Englishmcn. Within few
years the number of men of wealth
and established position who have
married store girl. and others, poo,
in circumstances but with beauty to
recomend them, has been extraorl-
nary. Recently a large manufactur-
er in New Brunswick, N. j.. died and
left IL large fortune to his widow, who
n few years ago worked in his factory.
One of the largest manufacturers in
Philadelphia, is similarly married to
a girl taken from the loom.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
NEW YEARS. CALL.

growth, o, may ], with n gray head.
turn IL clild's to that figure yet.
and a clild's trustfulness and conf.
dence! Now, the tree is decorated,
with bright mcrrimcnt, and song, and
dance. and chccrlnlncss. And they
are welcome. Innocent and welcome
lie they ever held, beneath the
br'fncllcs ofthc Christmas Tree, which,
cast no gloomy shadow! But, as it
sinks into the ground l hear Il wills.
per going through theleaves: "This,
in commemoration of the law of love
and kindncss,mercy and comp assion
This, in remembrance of Me!''
CHARLES DICKENS.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

Joseph Gol,ling, Familiarity known us oscar
Face Tex was brought from Junction to
Of forgery. The prisoner is IL typical Texns
rowh"y and despernte character and has
been presenting forged checks for bout 5000,
bearing the signature offs. b. Miller & Son,
well known stock raiscrs of this virinity. at
various points during the last month. These
checks were readily cashed. =. +. Linton &
TO. OF Billings, and Paul Mccormick & Co.
of Junction being tho heaviest losers When
taken the rulrrit had n horse ready saddled
and hridled to skip. lie waived examination,
and for lack Of 80, 900 bonds will remnin in
jnil till the spring term Of the district court.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
He Saved the Frame.

A well-known Snowman who once
rama newspaperin u Pensylvaniatown
tells story which will amuse the
printers. He hired IL big colored per-
son to do chores about the office, and
on one occasion directed him to move
4 form from one place to the other.
The darkcy promptly put it on his
head, and just as promptly his head
went through, and there was n ter
rible mess of pi. To his employer
he thus rcported: "Boss, I done
spilled thetypc, but saved the frame" "
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

The Dominion of Canada will
adopt the chief features of our bank
ing system. In 1s9Oradical changes
will he made in the federal banking
system Of Canada. The principal
change will I've the adoption of an en-
act,nent authorizing the Government
to practically control the issue of
legal tender and correspondingly re-
stricting the issue of notes BY the
various chartered banks. The change
will he borrowed from the American
lanking system.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
AND thus is rnE STOCKING.

Dear Santa Claus. . W, OF
little Will, in letters truly
shocking, Use been a good
boy. NO please I'LL a heapin'
up. this stocking. want
drum to make pa sick
and drivcmy mother crn.
~; want II doggic can
kick, 40 no will not get
lazy. want u powder
snnto shoot right atmy
sister Annie and q big
trumpet can tOot just
awiu' loud at granny. I
want n drutilc big fake
fuce to scare in fits our
baby.i want pony lean
race around the parlor,
maybe. want II little
hntrlict, too, so I can do
some chopin uponou
grand piano new whrn
MANN goes ashoppin'.
want q nice haiIrul.
hcr hall to smash all
into flinders. the
grrat big mirror
in the hall, aud
lots and lots of
win,lcrs. Aud
candy that'l
make me
sick so ma
allnigltwll
hold me, and
mnkepu get tho
doctor quick new
or try toscO'dmc. And
Santa Claus, pa says
am naughty, it'sn story.
lust say il he whips me
J. II die and go to
king,lomglory."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
Bear.Hunting With Lassos.

The cowboys OF Northwestern
Texas are becoming very proficient
in lassoing bears. Around Fort
Davis the sport" is extremely pop.
ular, and n short time ago b. q.
McCutcheon, "tlle champion roper"
after lassoing IL black grizzly lend the
animal quite IL distance, when he met
two other cowboys. They also
roped the bear and McCutcleon then
dislnounted and killed it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

A successful trial trip was mnde over the
line of the electric street railway in Des
Moines, lowa. The event attracted large
crowds, and the completion of the rapid
transit line il justly regarded as the crown
ing work Of the years improvements in the
capital.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

At Il meeting in London of tho council Of
the English East Africa company, the mujor.
ity OF whom IRE interested in tho Emin ne.
lief expedition, cnme to the CONCLUSION that
Stanley arrived Mt Wadelai nftcr Emin had
started on the march toward Lado to ell
counter the Malldists. and that Stanley in
still waiting Emin's return. The council
think that Stanley is the white
traveller for whom Oman Salch says he is
searching
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
Nozzle.

Old men use Moxie the year round to keep
port the functions of their body, and mend
up the break down Of a long business life.
The young city bloods to remove the effects
from liquors and n night Of dissipation. A
tumbler full will break n recent intoxication
in an hour, with no i'll effects OF stimulation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

For stiffness ind soreness of the muscles
and joints Of the body, rheumatism and ner-
rnlgn nothing equals Salvation Oil. Price25
cents.
The chinese say large nose indicates
shrewdnsss.. but VIC say rcd nose indicates
the need Of u hottie ofDr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Price - cents.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

The sclooners August Flower and William
Wilcr. which sailed from Philadelphia
together on Nov. 10. nre believed to hive
sunk at SCI. during the resent storm and all
on hoard lost. Nothing has since been heard
from either vessel. Ench vessel carried a
mate. four scamen md steward. Tho ves-
sels was valued ut &13,OO
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

While walking along the Wisconsin Cen.
trial track ut Stevens Point, Wis, Martin
Gabler unconsciously stepped in front Of an
incoming passenger train and was thrown
thirty feet, receiving injuries which resulted in
death few hours afterward. He was fifty
eight years Of age and leaves family.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

George W. Davis of Marietta, Indiana,
whose daughter Lille was abducted ind
ruined by William L. Gregory, the indicted
wns heart-broken over the ruin of his child,
md his friends have known for some time
that in case he met Gregory he would kill
him
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

Charles Hatchins, of McCaullcyville, Mimi,
committed suicide by taking laudanum.
Mr. llutrhins was among the enrly pioneers
having gone to Fort Abercrombe in the six
ties. as blacksmith for the soldiers then sta
across lilo liver to Mclaullpyvile. Deceased
was tho Iniher Of Sarah Hutcl,ins. who re.
Gently committed suicide near Aberdeen.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

No CUT RATES ABOUT rHls.-Only to answer
the constant call for good and low priced
cough and Group remedy do We nowintroduce
our Aliens Lung Balsam in three sizes, 25c.,
Soc, and 81 90 u bottle Mt all druggists.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

b omeer Bryan Of Parasould. Arkaasas,
Williams, who was charged with ceiling
linuor contrary to the county low. Williams
was discovered by the oficers disguised a. o
negro. Williams resisted arrest, and during
running fire succeeded In MORALLY wound.
ing Odicer Bryan and his two assistants.
Willinms was also wounded and will proba-
bly, die.
The mayor Of Brainerd has sat down on
gambling.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

John Blnddon accidentally shot and killed
gle, Mt Augusta, Ga, while handling an old
army rifle whirh.fe supposed was unloaded
The ball struck the girl in the abdomen,
killing her INSTANTLY,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

"IHAvE BEEN AFFLICTED with an affection
Of the Throat from childhood, caused by diph-
theria, and have used various remedies but
have never found anything equal to BRowN's
BRONCHIAL TROcHEs. "-REv. q. n. +. HAMp-
TON, Piketon, Ky. Sold only in boxes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoris,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave themCastoria
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

Are You busy? Are you making money? II
80. stick to It, y on are fortunate. Ifyon are
not, then our advice is TINT you write at once
to u. +. johnson & Co., 1000 MUM st. Rich.
mond. Vn. They con show you how to enter
quickly upon profitable work.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

For BILIOUS AFFECTIONS TAKE Aliens Iron
Tonic Bittera. All genuine bear the signature
of ]. p. Allen, Druggist, st. Paul.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

The running meeting in st. Paul will be held
In July.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

West Superior, Wis, wants to incorporate
as city.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

Tho letter sent BY Cardinal N! a.
the American bishops 8
reference to the Washile an-
nounces that ee, DOC, 0Oe letsd for
buildings are now in process oferection. The
cardinal and bishops request the concession
Of academic priv .leges to the univeraity, and
ask the pope's approval oft statutes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04

To .1aE EpirOR.-Please inform your readers
dlsease which warrant to cure the worst cases.
SO strong Ia my faith In the virtues Of this nedI.
cine that will sentl free sample bottle and val
nable treatise to any sufferer who will give his
z. D. and Express address. My remedy has cured
thousands Of hopeless cAaes.
II. q. ROOT. Mo. 1sl Pe.:i st.. New York
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-01-04
Friday, Dec. 81.

SENATE.-The following bills passed the
senate: Tho senate bill to provide for the
disposal of certain public lands of the United
States under the provisions Of the issue of
military stores to the governor of Mon
tnna for the regular active militia: the house
bill granting right Of way through certain
lands in Minnesota to thc Moorhc;,d, I.cnch
Lake d Northern Railroad company.
HousE.-Congrcss adjourned to-day for the
Christmas holidays aud without vain regret
upon either side OF he chambers. Many mem.
hers left for home last night, and all day they
kept slipping AWAY to catch trims or TO eli
gage in Christmas shopping. At $3.50 this
afternoon there were larger numl,er of con.
gressmen upon the street than in the house
and when the house adjourned at little
after five O'Clock there was much less than {;
quorum present A largo numl,crof Western
congressman will remain hero during the rc-
cess Ofconrse all the Eastern members will
go to their homes and nearly all of tllost
living east of the Mississippi river are %,
their way thithcr. Most of them who hnv,
business will remain until some days nftcrth.
meeting OF congress, hut it is the genera,
practice for members to g"t back here 1,
participate in the New Years holiday fs
tivities. The Minnesota members will nj
Ienuin here through the recess except MIR
Rice.
The morning news., 1889-02-19

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