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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
Secretary Noble. uitim.tu,n.

WAsHlNGToE. Special Telegram: Sec
retary Noble has settled the matter of
the opening of tho Sioux reservation by
proclamation OF the president There have
been SO many diverse claims about the mat
ter t,at the sccretary's opinion is needed to
settle the dispute. 10 Newspape,
correspondent tho secretary said: It's well
kno"n that two bills were passed by The last
congress, both OH the same day-one au
,horiz;ng the secretary to negotiate with the
Indians, the other authorizing tho president
to appoint commission. The latter con-
tuncd rroviso that tho treuty should be-
ratified by congress-. TWAS found necessary
to abandon the former bill, and the prcsiden,
appointed commission to make the treaty
and gave them thcir instructions. l am
not authorized to speak for the president,
but legally the reservation cannot he opened
until congress latifes the treaty. It would
not be the best policy 10 open the reservation
in hc fall. In the first place, the report OF
he commission ha. not been received II
will probably be along in due Time, and will
be submitted to the president. Before 1t can
be considered tho winter will DO almost upon
us, and ii the lands %cre then thrown open
the settlers would endure many hardships
and privaiona. We want to proceed under
he law and give tho people clear title to
the lands when they are once opened They
must be patient and await the uclion of con
gress. This would seem to settle the matter .
HIS PROBABLE ACTION
1t has been stated several times in these
dispatches that congressional action was
nccehsary. All the Indian bureau officials.
Us well as the cplolnine:lt attorneys connac, ed
with the interior department are unlninious
in thu. opinion. The law under winch the
commission was appointed provides for rat
lticntion. Tho president named the commits
soncrs. and their report will be nubu,itted TO
him and by him to congress, as the law d.
reefs. Secretary Noble, while not speaking
for tho president, spoaks tor himself, and it
is not supposab!o that the president WI! ret
contrary to the combined opinion Of those
ton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
Chairman Abbott BOunced.

CHICAGO, Special: T'hecxtruortlinary dead
lock over the chuirmauship OF the Western
States Passenger association came TO a eli
max today. When the general managers
of the various railroads belonging TO the
organization assembled the choice of W II.
Newman as temporary successor to Chair
man John n. Abbott was annul!ed by the
strenuous objections OF General Manager st.
John OF the Rock Island Then tho PROPOSE
ton WIS made that Mr. Abbott should con-
tinuc as temporary chairman until such time
as his SUCCESSOR could be elected. Had this
been done it would have given Mr. Abbott an
opportunity to resign ard turn over his office
in u regular manner to whomsocver might
DO chosen 10 fill the place But it was not
done. There seemed to bc determination
on the part of some of the members to
humiliate the ex-chairInun to tho last
possible degree, and the proposition was
dogcedy voted down. II was argued tha.
by tho resolution just adopted Mr.. Abbott
had ceased to have any connection whatever
with the Western States Passenger associa-
ton, and that the business before tho msGt-
ing was the election of n chairman. The
balloting, which had already lasted over u
day, was then resumed Mr.. Abbott's friends
stood by him through several ballots, hut
after awhile the Rock Island was left prac-
ticai!y alone in his support The Rock ISL
md, howeveG, remaineI steadfast, ctfectu-
ally preventing the requisite unanimous
votes for any OF the several other candidAtcs
proposed. Finally this afternoon it was de-
cidcd to abandon the attempt to elect
chairman until futufe date. and the
duties of the office were turned
over to Thomas Thompson. chief clerk
in Mr.. Abbott's Office. who was elected sec
rcctary in charge until further notice. The
meeting then adjourned subject to the call
Of the presiding officer, ]. I. Tucker While
tho baioGng vas in progress, some one sug-
gested to Mr.. Abbott that he put un end to
the agony by sending his scsignation to the
meeting. This Mr.. Abbott cnphaticaily do
cincd to do. He had nothing to resign He
had been thrown out without moments
warning, for what reason he did not know
The chance to resign hohorubly raj been de-
MED him. and his sclf-respcct would not per
init him To ct;ugiGgly sanction the action of
the meeting Ly assuming as:y portion of the
responsibility attached to it The managers
had chosen to employ the most unfair meth
ods to huniliate him. They had done their
worst, ani is had nothing to gain by resign
Ing after tho office had lesl, su,k=cn out o: his
handa
HOSTILITY EXPLAINED.
Ths Timcs says: @Ihcre are those who
know the cause OF Ar. Abbott's treatment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
A Nation OF Criminals.

Professor Won List. Of Nerburg, n
well known German lawyer, las re-
Gently published some statistics con-
cerning the number OF persons who
have been legally punished under tho
laws of Germany during the years
from lss3 to 1897. According to
tho lawyers figures about ten mil
lion persons were imprisoned or
fined during these six ycars. Assum-
ing that the average duration of
human life ia :l3 years. it follows
that in that period Of time 80 mil
lion criminals, or rather more tlnn
the entire population OF the German
Empire, felt the iron hand OF the law
resting in clastisement upon them.
There are, of course plenty of crimi-
nails in Germany as elsewhere, who
think notl.iAg ofhaving to appear
in u Ealiee OF law court some score of
times per annum, but even after maxi
ing due allowances for the habitual
criminal, the above state of things
is by NO means satisfactory. The
Germania, while admitting this.
adds with characteristic piGuaney.
"But II condemned man may be a
very honest man, and indeed it hap
pens occasionally that he is oven
more honest than the Judge who
condemns hiM. There is also q pos.
sibility that the largo number 81
criminals is due to the wording of
our penal oeAe. Who can deny that
there y lAuch room for improvement
In that document" -.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
ACouple Of Tough Stories.

'Flc primitive ways of bucolic sim
plicity sometimes run against tllcre-
fined tastes ofcity bred humanity,
says the Washington Post. A
couple of gentlemen were travelling
through Pike county, lndiana, re.
Gently, and stopped at farm house
for dinner. They got about what
they expcctcd-bacon and potatoes,
soggy salt risin' bread, and black
hickory coffee.
"Will ye hcv long or short uweet-
enin"?" asked the mistress of the first
stranger.
lie didn't know just what ho was
sitting himself in for, hut ventured
u preference for long sweetening.
Ills hostess dipped II long, grimy
forefingcr into npan Ofthick, gnmmy
sorghum syrup, withdrew it with its
sticky burden thrust it into,tloeuffev
cup, stirring it until it Dissolved, and
passed over tll, ,lecoction. The second
stranger promptly expressed his de-
sire for coffee without any swcetcning
ut all. V
When principal l.. 7, Janney was
campaigning iu Virginia, 70 odd
years ago, no stopped ut IL farm
house and asked for II glass of milk,
An old woman brought pan thick
with cream, which she sat ON the lu-
blc. 4 peculiar bump was visible in
the pun, under tho cream. The old
lady reorcd ut 1t through her spect,l-
clcs.
"Nothcr Of them pesky MICE" sho
exclaimed. She reached in and drew
the victim from his milky grave by
the tail. Holding it above tho pun
with one hand she took the finger
and thumb ot tho other and "strip-
ped" il of It's conting of cream. MIR.
Janncy was brought up among the
London quakcrs, and his belief in
cleanliness that is next to go1,;ncss
was deep rooted. He changed his or
der to water IT once.
why, ye don't mind IL little thing
like that, do ye?" asked the lady
"My folks wouldn't a-kcercd If il hGd
been full of mice,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
Ranchmen's Rage From, Love.

Ma1ad City, just over the Idaho border
from Utah, is excited over n terrible duel
near that place. in which the principals were
both killed. The tragedy was the result of Il
love affair. Abraham Skies. n Dakota man.
and Jude Spring of Malad City were both
paying attention to Jennie Tcrut. the charm
ing daughter Of n farmer living five miles
from the ranch owned by the two young
men named. Skies visited the t;lrm
frequently. hut kept his secret from
Spring until recently. when Spring be-
came acquainted with the girl aud after sew
erul meetings asked her to marry him Skies
had not proposed. and she hesitated. Spring
Gold Skies that he was in love with the
y1o,!ng woman. and hitter quarrel cisuel.
in which Skies accused his partner of tr.acll-
cry, and the liter cha llenged him TO igh, :,
duel. The challenge w:s accepted. and early
one morning the two young rlnrhm0i. scc-
onlcd by the two llerdels. met in an open
space in the woods. They stood ten p;ces
apnrt. cacN being armed with IL nix shooter.
and at the word OF command both fired.
Springs bulr striking Skies in the left arm
and Skies firing wide OF the mark. Skies de-.
mnnled another shot, and again the men
faced each other nI before. Both took deli
bcratr aim this time. and as theislIots rang
out both fell to theground. Spring was shot
through the llc;nl and instantly killed. Skies
received bullet III the lett breast. just above
the heart. and expired five minutes later.
Both were buried IN II ravins by the ranch,
ers. Miss Terut is nearly crazed by the
terrible event.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
train for New York. When locked up he ad.
mitted much that wns charged against him.
The amount Of the embezzlement ia not vet
known, but will run far into the thousands.

train for New York. When locked up be ad.
mitted much that wns charged against him.
The amount of the embezzlement ia not vet
known. but will run far into the thousands.
A Rush City special says that T. r. Rich.
ardson, Of Sandstone became scandalixed
with servant girl, when. hs was suddenly
warned by the people to leave the town,
which he did, leaving bis wife, but taking
the girl. They went to Rice Luke, Kanabec
county, country settlement, to this former
home of the girl At midnight, about sixty
people of tho settlement, knowing of their
hasty trip from Sandstone and the cnuse,
swooped down upon them, dragging Rich.
ardson in his night clothes mile, and horse.
whipping him treated him to u coat of tar
aud feathers, after which lie was warned to
leave that community ut once, which it il
said he did There were u number Of Indians
IN the settlement. and when they learned oi
it fled for fear, Richardson il general mer.
chant Mt Sandstone, and formerly kept O
small store at Rice Lake.
Miss Katie Hickey, u mild young
student at the college ut Lincoln, Neb., is re-
garded us u heroine. Miss Hickey's good
looks attracted the attention of u guy young
masher named W. B. Reddish, but she de-
clined to accede to his wishes in the matte,
ofgoing to the theaters or parties. Then
Reddish circulated stories that he and tho
young student were on terms of undue in.
intimacy. The report was carried to Miss
Hickey, who ut ONCE bought and loaded q
revolver md went hunting. She found Red
dish standing among dozen of his compan
ions at the suburban end of u street. Draw
ing bead on him she ordered him to get or
his knees, the mashers friends standing ,lo o.
in terrified silence. "Tnkc buck all the lies
face pale, hut determined looking. The Sian
dcrous youth complied with trem mbl,ng tones
and Miss Katie pocketel her gun. "l.ct
that lie n warning to you." said she us slt
quietly walked away, and there is little doubt
her hint will l,e acted upon.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13

Recently a train with colored cxcursionists
arrived ut the Gouldsboro depot in Grctna
from Button Rouge, Lu. A large number OF
people were on the streets, owing to an
alarm of fire. Many colored men and women
were near tho depot awaiting the train. Az
the train nearcd the depot ono of the excur:
sonists. in attempting to jump off, fell to
the ground. Some unknown person cried
Look ut the black DEVIL" whcreupon tho
negro drew IL pistol and fired
four or five shots, ono of the
bullets piercing the nose ofn white man NAM
cd Miller, q brother of one Of the Gretna po-
lice, lodging in the bacE-ot tlls neck Shoot.
ing now began general, some 400 or 500
shots bcing fired in less than fifteen minutes
terrible pnnic prevailed. Men women and
children ran in all directions, screaming wi tn
their lunch bnskets, hats. and losing their
shoes. etc. Ed. Levy (colored) of Asiors
man named Fleming was fatally shot i'll the
back.
The stories of tho row and its origin
differ very widely. The negroes
say that before the arrival OF the
train there was Il large force of armed white
men awaiting its arrival. and that some ten
minutes after tae train had stopped and
after n portion of the excursionists had
reached the street cars. and while others
were still on board the train. white men,
without any sort of ofproyocation, opened fire
on the crowd. Tile white mems version OF
the affair as given by eye witnesses differs
very materially from that of the negroes.
They state that there were only some half
dozen white men concerned in the affair, and
tliut the shooting was commenced by tho
negroes before the train had stopped.
News is also received Of a small race war
near Shell Mound, Miss. A telegram from
Greenwood says Our1 sheriff received nfor.
hation from Sunnysi'lc, fifteen miles above
Shell Monnd, that there were five hundred
negroes mhssaI in the Johnson field near
there, and help wns uredcd. He wired
tn" governor the Situation ard asked for
troops. which was responded to promptly
by Gov. Lowry in person, bringing with him
five companies Of niiitia. Gov. Lowry has
two compnnisstn Sunnysi,ic to reportto the
sheriff. who vent up there to see If he could
do anything with the negroes The strnm-
boat running between here and Sharkcy has
just come in, bringing IL number of women
and children. Gov. Lowry cnntions the pco-
pie to he free from all violence nnd not vic.
late he law in amy particular. but assist he
county authorities to enforce it. There have
been several reports from he scene Of tho
trouble, one of which was that the negroes
had lett the vicinity of sunnysde hrenking
up in small bands nftwenty or thirty and
seemed to he sulky and mad,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
How n Cat Falls.

\ cat is not hurt by falling because
owing to the power it has OF balanc-
ing itself when springing FROM y
height it almost invariably lands on
its feet. The anatomical structure
4fa cats back and spine is extreme.
lY flexible, tie muscles OF its legs are
extraordinarily strong and numer-
Gus, and further it has elastic pads
or cushions consistcng of mass of
tibrous tissue and fnt on ull its feet,
seven in each torepaw and five tn
saeh ,'a;.l,. ,mndpaw. paw When he, it falls from Q
on these pads, which, hy reason Of
their elasticity. break the force of its
tall materially. lfby any chance,
however, u cat falls on his back or
side it is very easily injured.-NeW
York Telegram.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
lTo he coNrlSrED.)
A Year Of Cloud Bursts.
From the Atlantic Constitution.

From the Atlantic Constitution.
Our news columns reported ,lcs.
tructive cloud bursts in Illinois, Ohio,
West Virginia, Dakota and Mon
tann.
Once the funncl-shnped tornado in
spired general terror during the sum-
mer months, but this year the cloud
burst has taken it's place.
Perhaps no elemental outbreak is
so mysterious and so rapid in it's
work of death and desolntion. In
southern Europe and in some locali-
ties i'll this country, terrible stories
are told of the havoc and wreck
wrought by these nwesome vista
tions.
A valley lies sleeping under the
canopy OF the summers purple haze.
The languorous mir scarcely stirs.
and no sound disturl,s the broodinr
silence. Suddenly lake in mid air
falls in n solid torrent, and village
is hurled upon village, and the lind
marks of centuries are piled one u,,-
on another, while thousands of dend
fnces flonting OH the mad waters
turn their glassy eyes to tho pitilcss
sky.
\ level plain, with fields of waving
corn, and .lrowsy farm houses, bask
in the golden splendor of u summer
sun. \ few rloudsgather-ns shadow
fits over the smiling landscape, and
without note Of warning n mighty
mass of crystal is hurled downward,
crushing tho cottages like so nnny
card palaces, drowning the tlorks
and herds. and tearing out the
howcls OF the earth.
4 railway train bushes through n
cut-n tcamster stops to water his
horses at II mere thread of IL stream
it is only II matter OF u moment or
so, but in that brief period, before
the victims sec or dread their danger,
the cloud burst il upon them and
not IL living soul is LETT to tell the
story.
A city in nll the pride ofsolid walls
Secure in her detenses of brick and
granite and iron, uplifts its turrets
and spires to heaven awaiting tho
judgement day. The hour of doom
comes without IL sign or warning.
What the live thunder, and tho cy-
clone and the earthquake hlvo
spared tho lvsistless flood from
heaven shattered and sweeps away
from tho flce OF the earth.
All this the cloud burst does. OF
all the terribl" forces of nature it is
the swiftest, the deudliest and the
most powerful. Is it any wonder
that its name carries horror with it?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
"And you forgive this wylie, do you not7"
20, Lord, yes" said Cooper. faintly. II

"And you forgive this wylie, do you not7"
20, Lord, yes" said Cooper, faintly. II
forgive the lubber; d-n him!''
Having said these words with some dim-
Guilty, he became lsthargic and 90 remained
for two hours. Indeed, he spoke but once
moro, and that was to Welch; though they
were all about him then. "Messmate," said
he. in voice that was now faint and broken.
'you and ! must eail together on this new
vvoyage. I'm going out Of port first; but"
lin whisper Of inconceivabe tenderness aud
simple cunning), III lie to outside the har-
Dor till you come out, my boy" Then he
added, softly, For love you. Tom"
These sweet words were the lust Of that
rugged, silent sailor, who never threw word
away. and whose rough breast inclosed q
friendship as Of the ancient world, tender,
true, and everlasting; that sweetened his life
and ennobled his death. Az he deserved
mourners, MO- he had true ones. His last
words went home to the afflicted hearts that
heard them, and the lady aud gentleman,
whose lives he had saved ut cost of his own,
wept aloud over their departed friend. But
his mrssn.ate's eye was dry When all was
over, he just turned to the mourners, nud
snid. gravely, "Tlank yr, sir; thank ye kind
~. maam." Aud then covered the body dc.
Gently with tlcspare canvas, and lay quietly
down with his own head pillowed upon those
loved remains
(Tu nE
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
From Foreign Shores.

1t is reported that Russo French alliance
really exists, and thatit will he made public
i'll tho coming spring.
1t is asserted that the Bulgarian govern
ment has telegrarhed to all Bulgarians in
Roumania. to return home and Join their
colors.
The editor of the Paris Cocarde has beer
sentenced to four months imprisonment
and to pay fine of 500 frames for plrloin.
ing court documents.
Advices from Port au Prince nrc that Hip
rolyte entered the city Aug. 81 with his
army. All is quiet, nnd Fippolyte's triumph
is complete.
The children of Mrs. Mnybrick have been
adopted by a lady and gentleman of London
with the approval Of the relatives Oh both
sides OF lie family. The children assume the
name OF their foster parents.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
Window on Mexican Lc.d orca.

kEESE. NH. Especial: Secretary Window was
seen in relation to reported retaliation
OH the part of tho Mexican government on
account OF alleged rulings Of the treasury
department adverse 10 the importa-
tioa INTO the Culted States of Mexi
can Lead ores and III regard to
the imposition ot .lH,ies on Mexican vessels
No ruling had lately beon made oa tho s,,p.
jcct OF lead ores, except certain instructions
TO the collectors of customs on the border to
prevent the fraudulent importation OF Mex
lean lead ore In regard to imposing duties on
Mexican vessels the law imposed q tliscrim-
ination duty 1Opcr cent on goods imported
IN foreign vessels except the vessels Of
;,ntions with which the United States has
treaties on tho subject The president liz
authorized to relieve tho vessels Of other
nations from the DISCRIMINATING duty upon
satisfactory proof that such countries do no.
levy snch duties on our ve.seS Az Mcyco
docs levy such u discriminating duty upon
Tooa hsss a ro9s 10 tmefiean ea sailing vessels
such duty.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
wARDwELL 4 THOMPSON, Publisher.
q Per Annum, IN Advance,
RBSUMEOFTHRNEWS
4 Condensed Summary Of the Import.
ant Telegraphic News Of
s,,,..,s.l. a5.. thes Worl1,
In WashingtOn.

Captain Robert Boyd hos been selected by
Secretary Tracy Us supervisor Of the port Of
New York
President Harrison has refused to pardon
Thomas Sheldon Of Montana, sentenced to
ten yearsin 1883 for mail robbery.
Burglars made an unsuccessful attempt to
rob the residence OF Vice President Levi p.
Morton. They were frightened away by the
burglar alarm.
Tho controller of the currency has up.
pointed William Hiram Bertain of San
Francisco national bank examiner, in
place Of George Cassidy, whose resignation
has been accepted to take effect Oct. 1.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
The Markets.


Wheat, No. 9 red, new. sC@scNc.; store
and elevator, s5A@sGl4c.; atout. sGh0.
S6Ac.; No. red. S3c.: ungraded red. 12@.
ssc.; steamer No..2 red, sll.@s2.; steamer,
No. 8, red, 7G1aGI77c. Rye, Western 52M.
53c. Corn, No. 9, 43la@45c.; ungraded
mixed. 42E@44hc. Oats, No. 9, white,
27Ag274e.; mixed Western 23@2sc.: white
Eggs, Western, 17@1sAc. Butter, Western
dairy, 19K,c.; do creamery, 11@1Sl:c
Cheese, Western, G@7c.
Cash quotations were ns follows: Flour
firm and un changed: No. 2 spring wheat.
7sc; No. 8 spring, 71@73c: No. 9 red, 7sc;
No. 2 corn, :,3ssc: No. 2 oats. 13a4c; No.
rye. 42lac: No. 9 barley, nominal; No. l flax
seed. $1.26; prime timothy seed, 81 $50
1.34 mess p ork. per bbl 9.s5; lard, per ! 90
lbs. So G021. @GO5; eggs, in fair demand at
14@14Ac.
MISSEAroLIs.
Wheat No. 1 hard. s0@s4c; No. North.
ern. 77@7Slsc: No. 2 Northern, 74@77l4c;
-four. patents in sacks to local dealers, 81
9O95; patents to ship, sacks. cur lots, ST.
9O@5. 90; in barrels, $4.9O@5: delivered at
New England points, s.. .75@5. .S5; Now York
points. $5.G5@5.75; delivered at Philadei-
phia and Baltimore. $5.GO@5.7O; bakers
here, &3.50@4; superfne, s1.9O@2.G5; red
dog. sacks: s1:30@1.50: red dog. bnrrels.
s7.25@s.5O corn, :}3@341ac; oats, 1s0,..c.
Hay. choice, $5.@s. Barley, dull. Feed.
$l3.5O@14. Flax $1.2O; Chicago, s1.2G.
st. PAUL.
Prices on incoming trains only: Wheat
40. hard: 79@sOc: No. Northern, 75@
I6c; No. Northern, 72@73c, Corn-No. 3,
doc uats-No. 2 white. 21M22c: Septen-
Her. 2lg23c; December. 22@24: year poe.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-13
People Of Note.

Ex-Governor Albeit and Master Wotk-
man Powder addressed II large mass meet
ing of working men ut Newark, Nd.
At the Pennsylvania democratic State
Convention, Edward A. Biglcr ofClearfcld
county was nominated Tor state treasurer
on the first ballot. II. $. Cuvannugh Of
Northampton rentl the platform, the differ
ent planks OF which were greeted with heart, y
cheers