The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-01-25
DAKOTA GAEAx1NGs.

Minot Rustler-Tribune: It is hoped that The
present legislature will pass law giving the
judges Of probate jurisdiction in cases where
no more than $500 is at stake. Such a law
would relieve the district court of a great deal
OF work and prove advantageous to all con.
| cerned.
An Interesting suit which has been continued
from term to term for several years was con-
cluded at Fargo recently. 1t was the case of
Westover VS.. Roberts, and grew out of the
famous libel suit of Edwards against the Fargo
Republican company. A verdict was rendered
in favor of the plaintiff for SS,6OO.
Funds are being raised in Charles Mix county
tor the purpose of thoroughly investigating
the burning bluff, which is attracting consider
able attention in that section. Excavations
will be made at various points and careful
examination made The general impression
there is that the fires are caused by burning
coal.
The discovery of an eight foot vein of coal
two miles from Centerville at depth of 27S
feet caused excitement that has in no wise
diminished. Every train brings inquiries aud
many strangers. Local capitalists have organ
lied prospecting company with capital of
1000, and have ordered improved ma
chinery.
St. Paul Globe: The leading towns OF the
North propose to have red-hot time over the
location OF the constitutional convention to be
called, presumably, by the Bismarck legisla-
ture. Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Grafton,
and DEVILS Lake are reaching out, but it may
ba guessed that the choice will lie between
Bismarck and Fargo. The latter will have
advantage in its hotels and churches. It
be that the matter will be fixed in an on.
act at V Washington.
Mayviie Tribune: II any OF the
the Tri 'le in Trail or Steele
knowe nt,suffering from
clOt 49,
they
Vile havy
amount o. i the, are
ready to give ava anyone who will apply
for it. The room of the Ladies' Aid society in
the Hubbard block is open every Wednesday,
where applications may he made, or any other
day at the Goose River bank.
Tho joint committees of the North Dakota
Educational association recommend that the
term of office of county superntendents be ex-
tended to four years; the time for election in
all counties to be uniform and the next elec-
ton to be held in 1891; that director, or a
board OF directors, shall have sole power to Sc
lect teachers; that schools in each sub-district
OF township, or in each school district, shall
DO taught a uniform length Of time; that the
compulsory education law be extended to coun-
ties having the district system as we'll as those
with the township system, and shall include
ages from to II years inclusive.
Bismarck Tribune: Mr.. Fletcher's bill re-
Quiring two years residence in the United
States, ono year in the Territory, three months
in the county and ten days in the precinct to
qualify for an elector, passed the house by
vote OF 23 ayes to II nays. This is legislation
in the right direction. 1t is apparent that
there is danger in extending the right of suf-
frage to those unacquanted with our customs,
our people or our interests. Two years resi-
dence in the United States and one in the Ter
ritory is not too much time for education in
this direction. There will be little colonizing
of voters when ninety days residence in the
county is required.
North Dakota Republican: A good story is
related Of Hon. j. 0. Smith, present member
OF the legislature from Steele county. Some
ten or dozen years since, while that gentle
man was On route to Dakota from his Cana
dian home, he met an accomplished confidence
man on the train between Chicago and st.
Paul. The stranger gave his name as Jackson,
but he was one Of the smoothest and slickest
three card monte men in the country, and a
few hours after the two had met Smith was
successfully worked for his entire cash capital,
$500. Smith made vigorous kick and in the
excitement made over the affair jackson
reached the platform and leaped from the
swiftly moving train. Smith was mad, how
ever, and hurriedy followed the man to the
platform, also jumping from the train. While
the cars moved rapidly out of sight, the two
men regained their feet and stood glaring at
each other. The stranger pulled revolver and
threatened to shoot il Smith attempted to fol-
low him. But the present representative from
Steele county was considerable OF diplomat.
and telling the man he was utterly destitute,
promised to drop the matter provideded the
stranger would giVehim him $40 with which
to reach home The man was thrown off his
guard and readily assented to the proposition.
Putting his gun away he pulled out the roll Of
bills, aud while counting the money out, Smith
dealt him powerful blow that rendered the
sharper almost unconscious. He then took the
mans gun and all the money, and giving him
most complete threshing, journeyed on to
Dakota to rustic for wealth and political fame
both Of which he has gained.
Excursions to st. Paul and Mime.