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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-05-17

Col. W. H. Robinson, Of Mayville, was in
town on Tuesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-05-17

The Weekly Capital, published by Marshall
Mcclure. Devils Lake, comes regularly to
hand, aud judging by its contents Nc must bo
rattling up the dry bones of the other fellows.
II DEVILS Lake don't get the capital It won't
be McClures fault.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-05-17

Attorney Paul, who was in Fargo most of the
week, returned yesterday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-05-17

The work OF excavation for the new resi-
dence Of John J. Wamherg was commenced
on Wednesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-05-17

Mr. D. j. Adams returned yesterday from
the East where he has been spending the
winter,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-05-17

A lovely spring morning after the rain of
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-05-17
LOCAL ITEMS,

LOCAL ITEMS.
Wheat, u cents for No. 1 hard.
The election on Tuesday passed of very
quietly.
A lovely spring morning after the rain Of
yesterday.
Col. w. H. Robinson, Of Mayville, was in
town on Tuesday.
Attorney Paul, who was in Fargo most of the
week, returned yesterday.
Mr. D. J. Adams returned yesterday from
the East where he has been spending the
winter.
The work OF excavation for the new resi-.
dence Of John J. Wamherg was commenced
on Wednesday.
Mr. A. T. Drakeley and wife left yesterday
for Wabasha county, Minnesota, on a visit to
Mrs. Drakeley's sister.
A school was opened in sub-district No. 8,
Hope township on Monday with Mrs. E. D.
Washburne as teacher.
James V. McHugh, an attorney from Minne-
apolis, was in town yesterday on business, and
returned by the afternoon train.
Another splendid rain fell Wednesday night
and yesterday, several iucl,es of water falling
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-05-17

The election on Tuesday passed of very
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04

ouently changed at the ballot-box do
not popularity gain. The chief justice
is the presiding officer, having no
greater voice than each of his asso-
ciates in the determination Of causes,
and writing only such opinions as may
afll TO his lot. In the popular mind
the post of chief justice is looked upon
as one OF surprising honor, II view
which has been confirmed less by the
learning and integrity OF the incum-
bents than by the great length OF the
service OF two of the most illustrious or
them, Marshall and fancy. Presi-
dents came and disappeared, even II
generation passed away, and these
men were still at their post.
But the law disperses this tribunal,
sending each member upon a certain
established circuit, and. like the rest,
the chief Justice takes his assignment.
He sits in Chicago as n matter OF per-
sonal arrangement with Mr.. Justice
! Harlan, to whom this circuit, which in
cludes Illinois. Indiana, and Wisconsin,
is duly assigned. The court not the
chief Justice, makes these assignments.
Each takes the business properly com
! inc before him upon the circuit. The
case may be of very ordinary charac-
ter. We find the chief justice deter
mining whether the bail OF petty
postofl &C thief shall be 81, 600 orSl, 800,
and denying a prayer that certain con-
! tractors ON a creek shall be prevented
! from going on with their work. Al
examining magistrate could have de
cided the first question quite as well a.
the chief justice of the United States
and the determination Of the other case
would have rested with Cook county
circuit court Judge but for the fact tina
he insisted on notice TO the other side
position which the chief justice alsC
insisted upon.
The plan Of creating United States
circuit judges was prompted, like thu
creation OF the state appellate courts
by a desire to relieve the Supreme
court of some Of its burdens In its owl
business the Supreme court OF tn
United States is between two and three
years in arrears. Why should not tn
peripatetic feature of the work OF tn
justices be dispensed with and adde,
time be gained for sittings at Wash
ington? There would then be avoid
ance of the spectacle of one justice hav
ing his face slapped in California an
another looking into the proceedings @
commissioner court in Chicago
Chicago Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04

4 series OF crimes of a most revolt
Ing character, which for n long time
puzzled the French police, were finally
traced TO the hand of nobleman. Be
fore his execution he made full con-
fession, in the course OF which he said
that the idea Of committing them first
occurred TO him while reading the life
of Nero, in which the atrocious crimes
OF that emperor and his times were
wildly described. What the history
of Nero did for the Frenchman the
sensational press OF to-day is doing for
the general public. 1t is too axiomat-
ic TO need demonstration that the SEN
sational reports OF crimes is calculated
TO incite crime. The telegraph wire
had scarcely ceased to pulsate with the
quadruple hanging and history
OF the crimes OF wife murder.
ers in New York not long since, when
five other brutes in that city attempt
ed to kill their wives. Investigation
showed that they had already read the
reports OF the execution and for some
time had fingered around the cosfins
of the executed men. So every crime
OF sufficient magnitude to attract gen
eral attention is succeeded by a series o
smaller crimes which are more or les
successful limitations of the first. Will
all these facts incontrovertible, tn,
papers which go into the home circl
to be read and re-read by the boy
and girls upon whose plastic mind
impressions are so easily made, shoul
not contain all the narrowing detail
of the ood-curdling crimes so fire
uuently committed. Crimes and hor
rors must be duly chronicled, but
does not add to their value as mora
lessons 30 give every detail. To
sure, there is certain element in HI
man nature that delights in the horr
BILE; it is equally true that there al
papers OF no very high standard I
morality which willingly supply mel
tai pabulum for the depraved ar
vicious. Let the homo paper be pul
in tone and sentiment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
What's In A Werdi

A New York pastor, who, though a
Scotchman, had lived in America over
forty years, was one day taken to task
by his daug inter- for the broadness OF
his accent in the pronunciation OF the
word difference.
Glow do / pronounce it?' he asked
You say difference.
And what do you say"
difference"
Looking at her for a moment. and
getting her to repeat, he continued.
well, now, Nj, will you just be
so kind "a to tell me the difference
between adherence and dnBerercee''
The daughter gave up her hopeless
scholar to gang his ain gait in pro-
nunciation henceforth. -Editor's Draw
or of Harper's Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
"working Girls Wages.

A subject which is very important to
the working girls" of America is
wages. 1t is subject we, as an en-
lightened nation, should be ashamed of.
just to think OF the treatment our
working girls" get is TO think OF them
as little more than slaves.
While our men are getting from Sl.5O
TO 500 per day, our working girls"
get about 81 to - per week.
Yet our girls never pine but pull
steadily through a life Of tears and toll,
as a general thing they lead an honest
life, 10 keep from begging or going to
institutions for poor, they would work
for what they could eat, and wear al
most nothing. But the men will go.
Yes; if they can't get wages, they will
beg, steal. or go through a number of
dishonest proceedings until at last they
reach the Jail or poor house where the
community is taxed TO keep them; for
such a work house should be provided.
Great amounts of money are raised for
foreign missions, while those foreign
ers To whom we send money are as able
to look after their welfare as we are; II
! that money could be spent at home
| among the working classes our people
could see the benefit of their labors
! Again, let me say girl who works is
not expected to have any leisure or en-
/ joyment, they are put TO work like
brute, and are expected to do enough
in one day for three. They scarcely
earn enough to buy decent dress; bu
what good does a dress do them, that
is fit to be seen in company. Work
work. from day in until day out and i
they speak of wishing to go anywhere
their mistresses say don't kick out o
the harness. you are a working girl
YOU can't expect better"
What must be the patience and en-
durance of such girls? Are they no
heroes?
Yet there is not enough said or writ
ten on this state OF affairs with tn
working girls so as TO make 1t plain I
the public?
wish here TO make a few remark
about what little | have stated. {
course there are exceptions to all sui
iects as there is TO this one; what hav
said does not apply to all cases but
the general field of workers. AS
closing word. | would say; treat tn
: working class in every degree with a
: much respect as you wish TO be treate
and YOU will not only gain honor br
friends indeed in prosperity as well
In need. Emma j. Berry, in Milwa'
kee Wisconsin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04

The forest commission Of New York
recently sent out a number OF circular
letters calling the attention OF rail-
roads in that state TO their duty in
suppressing and preventing forest
fires. II railroads generally would
pay more attention 10 this subject
much valuable property might be
saved. Sparks from engines are one
OF the foremost causes of forest fires,
Timber is disap pearing too rapidly
and railroads should be compelled to
take special pains 10 prevent these
fires as far as possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
Sfanhen Girard.

Seeing n story about old stephen
Girard the other day reminded me OF
an incident that shows one OF his
peculiarities. Girard had a drayman
who was decidedly poor man. One
dav the drayman, who was an indus
trious. bright fellow, with a good
many mouths to fill at home, was
heard TO remark that he wished he
was rich. whats that?' sharply
said Girard, who heard the grumble.
..Ob.n said the man, II was only wish
inc | was rich Nv ell. why don't
YOU get rich?n said the millionaire
harshly Il don't know how without
money! returned the drayman. ~ on
don't need money said Glrard.
..Well, if you will tell me how to get
rich without money | won't let the
grass grow before trying il" returned
the other. There is going to be a
shin load of confscated tea sold al
auction tomorrow at the wharf; go
down there and buy it in and then
, come TO me-" The man laughed. 81
/ have no money to buy ship load OF
/ tea with he said. you don't need
any money, tell you" snapped the
old man. $50 down and bid on the
whole cargo and then come tc
me" The next day the draymar
went down TO the sale. a large
crowd of retailers were presen
and the auctioneer said tina
those bidding would have the privilege
OF taking one case or the whole ship
load and that the bidding would be on
tho pound. He then began the sale
A retail grocer started the bidding ane
tho drayman raised him. On seeinl
this the crowd gazed with no sinai
amount OF surprise. When the case
was knocked down TO the drayman tn
auctioneer said he supposed the buye
only desired the one case. 'Ill tax
the whole ship load" coolly returne'
the successful bidder. The auctionee
was astonished. but on some on
; whispering to him that 1t was Girard
, man who was the speaker his manne
changed and he said he supposed
: was all right. The news soon sprea
, that Girard was buying tea in larg
quantities and the next day the prlc
= rose several cents. "Go and sell you
tea" said Girard to the drayman u
4 next day. Tho drayman was shrew'
Y and he went out and made CONTRACT
: with several brokers to take the stoc
: at "A shade below the market prlc
4 thereby making n quick sale. In
2 few hours he was worth S5O, OOO.-S
: Louis Globe Democrat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
FAITH AT YOUNGSTOWN.
The Inhabitants Believed mat
Providence Could Guard Them.

Providence Could Guard mem.
Tn one OF the dispatches received by
the New York Times from the scene OF
the disaster it was stated that some
persons who had been rescued IRON
the flood only 10 find themselves SOLO
survivors of their families had apah-
doned all faith in Providence, and had
omnhasized their change of mind by
casting away their Bibles. ms al~
fords an illustration of "a kind OF faith
that never should have existed.
These persons had evidently cherished
the idea that, if they tried TO i've
relioiously, Providence would see thaJ
thew did not suffer from the effects
either of their own or others careless
ness; and that natural agencies OF
destructive character would IN some
mysterious way be instructed TO pass
them over, even while causing havoc
all around. This expectation having
been falsilied by facts, their faith IN
the divine government is not only
shaken but destroyed. Their stand
/ point is manifestly less reasonable
/ and noble one than that OF the patrl-
arch Job, who in the depth OF his
trouble could eXclaim, Though he
slay me, yet will trust him"
Herein lies a lesson for the clergy
and for all teachers of youth. The
only stable faith is one that reposes
upon the order of nature, or at least
that fully accepts that order, and is
therefore prepared for all that may
flow from it. The man who supposes
that by any pious observances he can,
to even the smallest extent guarantee
himself or his household from fire or
flood. from pestilence, famine or any
form OF physical disaster is virtual y "a
fetish worshiper The pact he strives
to make with the power he recognizes
is of the nature of a private bargain,
according TO the terms of which exc
ceptious to the general working OF
natural laws are to be made whenever
his individual interests seem TO require
it. That man. on the other hand, has
a rational faith which will never be put
TO shame, who, accepting the general
scheme of things as something fixed,
and preparing himself for all that may
necessarily flow therefrom, strives to
make the best possible life for himself
and others.-Popular Science Monthly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
A Ping and His Airy Mistress.

A funny incident happened recently
on the Providence division of the Old
Colony railway, says Boston letter to
the New York Tribune. A large. raw
boned, good-natured man entered the
car as the train held up at the Roxoury
station. The car was crowded and peo-
pie were standing. The newcomer
stopped suddenly beside seat which
was occupied by a young lady who was
buried in n novel, and beside her re-
posed a pet dog. IT, other passengers
had stood from Boston to this point
without protesting, but the latest ar
rival took in the situation at a glance
and said mildly.
Miss, | would like to Sit down, II
you please"
The young woman looked up dream
ilv from the book and replied, with
dignity:
The seat is engaged"
"By the dog?"
Yes"
Has the dog ticket?'
No answer
"Oh. I'm sorry he hasn't n ticket, be-
cause I'll have TO bounce him off the
train"
And without moments hesitation
the dog was lifted by the nape of the
neck to the window and dropped to the
ground and the vacant seat was taken
by the stranger.
The young woman was paralized for
moment.
The train was only moving slowly as
ii left RoXbury and the pug was not
harmed, scampering off for dear life.
His mistress. as soon us she grasped
the situation. screamed TO the APP
preaching conductor to stop the engine
so that she might recover her pet.
The conductor was soon informed as to
the cause Of the sensation and quietly
told the young woman that she might
get off at the neXi station if she wished
to and hunt for the dog. She did So
to the delight of the crowded car.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
The True Elixir OF life.

The real elixir of life that is needed
today is a scheme of existence which
shall bring contentment to all, indie
pendently OF their circumstances. The
kind of medicine which would be OF
the most value is not an essence scrap
cd out OF lambs and guinea pigs. but
rather the essential experiences OF the
past generations made available for the
present use of the humblest as well as
OF the most exalted. Ignorance OF the
exact conditions OF life is the greatest
evil Of the present day.-Providence
Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04

General Edward Burd Grubo oil
Beverly. n. j., who has received the
republican nomination for governor OF
New Jersey, was born November Is,
1871, in Burlington, n. j., and re-
ceived his preliminary education in
the grammer school Of his native
place, graduating from college with
honors in 1861. He participated in
the civil war, entering the army in
1861 as second lieutenant in the Third
n. j. infantry. On March 9th, 1864,
Col. Grub was made Brevet Brig
adler General of volunteers for meri-
torious service before Petersburg.
After being mustered out of active
service, Gen. Grubb settled in Burling-
ton, where he entered upon business
career, and upon the death OF his
father took charge of his large iron
interests. He has never held any
Office, but is known all over New
Jersey.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
Words OF Wisdom.

Let us not mistake Gods goodness,
norimagine because he smites us that
we are forsaken Of him.-Wake.
The sun sho uld not set upon our
anger, neither should he rise upon our
confidence. We should freely forgive.
but forget rarely. | will not be re-
venged, and l owe to my enemy; but l
will remember, and this | owe to my
self.-C. {. Cotton.
just as you are pleased at finding
faults you are displeased at finding per-
fections.-
Distinguished merit will ever rise
superior to oppression. and will draw
lustre from reproach. Hall.
Charity is more extensive than either
of the other two graces, which center
ultimately in ourselves; for we believe
and we hope for our own sakes; but
love, which is most disinterested
principle. carries us out of ourselves In
| to desires and endeavors OF promoting
the interests of other oeings.-Atter-
bury.
Give us, oh. give us the man who
sings at his work! Be his occupation
what il may, he is equal to any of those
who follow the same pursuit in silent
sullenness. He will do more in the
same time, no will do it better
he will persevere longer. One is
scarcely sensible OF fatigue willis
he marches to music. The very STAR
are said TO make harmony rs the,
revolve in theirspheres. Wondrous il
the strength of cheerfulness altogethe
past calculation its powers of endur
ance Efforts, to he permanately useful
must be uniformly joyous, a spirit al
sunshine, graceful from very gladness
beautiful because bright. Carlyle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04

Great Britain still leads the world
as the great iron and steel producing
country, although the United States is
a close second in the race for suprem-
acy. For the year 1888 England pro-
duced seven million, nine hundred
thousand tons of pig iron, while the
production of this country amounted
to six million, five hundred thousand
tons. The prospects are favorable 10
the time when the United States will
equal the output Of Great Britain, es.
pecially since the cheapness by which
steel can be produced by modern
methods in America has in turn slim
ulased the production of steel-makinl
pig iron.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04

shoulders and went bounding upon the
floor. The Oriental eXecutioner who
did sucn IA fine job in this case sho uld
have given lessons TO the eXecutioner
described below by the New York Sun:
There was only one man awaiting
execution at Fort Smith when | visited
the post, and he was only one of the
ordinary run of white men In the In
dian Territory. The hangman rather
wanted TO show him of, and so we paid
a visit to the guardrhouse. Upon en-
tering il the eXecutioner said:
"Pete, here is "a decent white ma
come to see you. Do your purtiest,
now, 10 entertain him. You've got
two more days TO live and | hope you
you'll try and work into decent society
as much rs possible
"rm sure I'm glad to see him, re-
sponded Pete, as he came forward and
shook hands.
That's good. A born gentleman
couldn't have said them words better.
If | could only keep you six weeks,
Pete, you wouldn't know yourself, and
you'd do me proud. But l can't I've
/ got To hang you day after tomorrow
"Well, I'm ready"
That's good, and just what | eX-
pected of you. I've used you white,
and | naturally expect the same in re-
| turn. If there's any one thing that
rifles me above another it's TO have II
man 60 back on me at the last END.
Did you see me hang Cherokee jack
Pete?n
Yes"
81 made bungle of it, because he
kicked at the last. Why, sir, Cunning
to me), he held up until the very last
hour, deluding me with promises, ana
then went dead back on me. Think OIL
his refusing to be hung after every
thing was ship-shape and regular"
I'm net going TO kick" observed
Peter.
Good for you'll Some of the boys are
betting that you will, but I'll give odds
that you won't. When a man knows
that he's got to be hung, what's the
usep People have got n mistaken no
ton about hanging. 1t don't hurt
bit How you feelin', Peter?"
Resigned.
That's right. You hadn't orter
killed your old woman, but being you
did, and being as you must pull hemp
for it, the best way is 10 feel resigned.
You come mighty nigh being gentle
man. Pete, and "a | said before, In
sorry can't keep you and watch your
mental improvement. You'd improve
fifty per cent in six weeks. Want Il
ask the gent any questions, Pete?"
mo, | guess not. VIII he be here
to see me go?"
He'd like to ever so much, but h
, can't He's got to go on TO Van Blu
, rem
"Can I do anything for youP' l ask
ed.
4 mo, thank you"
. We'll Pete, we must be going
= briskly remarked the eXecutioner
4 Would like to stay longer, but tim
presses. I'll come in tomorrow an
= cut your hair and rehearse a bit,
D made such poor job last time that
I want to do extra fine on you. II you
1 stick to what you say, I'll do the pun
: test Job ever seen at this post"
r II want everything to go off right
n responded the condemned.
{ "Of course-why shouldn't you? 1t
d for your own interest, too. Well, :
n long, old boy Keep your grit Il
d and do your best, and I'll guarante
r first-cla job or quit the business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
What Canses Physical Decay.

Do you know what causes you TO
grow wrinkled and bald as you pro-
gress in years An Italian has discov-
covered that the decay incident
TO an old age is caused by a
microbe which is inherited. He pro-
poses TO find an antidote which will de-
s.roy this microbe. Then a woman OF
20 will be a Hebe and an old gentle
man OF 80 will have the charms OF an
Apollo Dr. Brown-Sequard must hur-
nv up his invigorator or he will lose
the market.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
On the Circuit.

Sitting at Washington tho Supreme
court OF the United States is an august
tribunal dealing in the main with ques-
tions of great pith and moment. The
life position OF the justices coupled with
the fact that they sit as a court of last
resort lends them dignity which state
tribunals whose membership is fire.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
Concealment Was Useless.

Last week out in Ohio lightning
struck a cornet player, knocking his
instrument from his hands and melt
ing it. but without seriously injuri ne
the player. He afterward confessed
that he was just going to play "In the
Sweet BY and By" with the echo
refrain. Providence never makes q
mistake. -Burdette in Brooklyn Eagle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04
lie Was Resigned.

Oliver Wendell Holmes tells, in one
OF his poems, of an eastern GRIM nal
who was bcheaded so neatly that he did
not know his head was cut of until he
sneezed, when his head fell from his
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-04

THAT was a pretty hi ard story to swal
low" said the cellar as the upper part OF
the house fell into it.-Terre Haute Elk
press.