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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
The Actors Hard Life.

cts q wonder that actors live"
said a young player tho other day.
II don't KIN own how it comes about,
but managers seem to have no consid.
GRAFTON for the climate in their ar.
rangement Of pieces. When l was
travelling with the o. company We
always used to do thingslike Siberia
that required us to dress in furs in
summer time. and we sweat under
them well, can tell you. Then we
invariably did Julius Cesar in the
west in the dead o! winter. Good heav-
ems! it gives me a chill now when !
think OF the nights l have lain on the
floor of Nebraska barns as the: muir.
dered Caesar. with my breast and one
arm bare and zero breezes creeping up
through cracks in the floor and steal
ing in through doors and windows at
the wings. had to lie there for ten
solid minutes after ! fell and didn't
even have the liberty Of shiverin9.
CATER awhile they gave mo Mark
Antony to play, and / don't know
but suffered worse in that, for after
the address to the populace l left the
stage in q cast iron perspiration and
dived into q dressing room full of
draughts and q temperature below
freezing to make my change. Ihave
caught malaria in damp dressing
rooms under the ground. ! have
shaken my internal appliances out OF
place by doing a twenty.foot fall eight
times week for q season. ! have
been on deck for nearly twenty.four
hours at q stretch, what with re.
hcarsals. matinees and evening per-
formances. Ihave gone to bed at /
a. M. and got up at q to catch trains.
Ihave played hard parts when was
sick enough to be in bed. l have
Travelled all night and all day. unable
to get sleeper, and struck q town
too late for supper, and have gone di-
rectly to the theater and howled and
laughed on an empty stomach.
II can't abide pork, yet I've been
compelled tolive on nothing else while
playing the southern circuit. I've
done museum work where I've had to
study six. eight and ten parts in a
week, comedy one day, tragedy that
night, comic opera, pantomime, bur-
lesque, spectacle, melodrama, farce.
sensation and society pieces oil in a
bunch. I've carried the banner
through the streets al night when l
hadn't money enough to pay for d
lodging, and when the ghost has failed
to walk I've had to call 'on my uncle
with my clothes and books and
props to adjust matters amicably
with my landlord. People who have
an idea that an actors trade is all
roses and sunshine and genteel leisure
and wealth haven't got the correct
idea. that's ell, "-=Brooklyn Eagle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
Superstitious Railroad Men.

SGDCi olIllOSaS I1eAiIi ooA Nt0tbs
Another tragic point OH the Hous-
ton and Texas railroad is Elm creek
bridge. tits ina creek bottom, u few
miles south of Corsicana, where q
convict employed in the construction
ofthe road was killed while attempt
ing to escape. The tradition is that
the unfortunate man was crammetl
in water barrel, head down, and
buried in scandalons haste. The SUI
perstitious think they can see his
misty chest as it fits across the track
in front of the engine, ominous of evil.
Here accident after accident has oc-
Cured; many engineers and firemen
have lost their lives or been crippled
for good, and thousands OF dollars
worth OF Trolling stock and merchan-
disc has been destroyed. The train
men have therefore changed the name
of the place to Bad Medicine, and de-
clare that these culamities will be
perpetual until the convict is exhum-
ed and buried horizontally, SO as to
destroy his chances to kick at the
road which cost him his life here be-
low
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

strength to the whole system. For ovsr.
worked, "worn-out," "fun-down,n dshiii.
tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers. seem.
stresses, shop girls, housekeepers, nursine
mothers, and feeble women eeneraliy. r..
Piercss Favorits Prescription Is the neatest
earthly boon, being unequaled a. al Ape.
strsngth-siver: y promptly cures nsusss,
indigestion, bloating, weak back, nervous
prostitution, debility and slsepleamesa, Il q
carefully compounded by an experienced
and ski!lful physician, and adapted to No
mans delicate organization Purely were
table and perfectly harmless in any condi-
AZ soothing and strengthening nsrv.
inc, . Favorito Prescription" & uneuusied
and Is invaluable in allaying and snbdn-
Ing nervous excltabilfty, iETitahility, 81
haustion, prostratioa, hJsteria, spasms and
other disereM!ng. nervous symptoms, com:
monty attendant upon functional ma
orRantc diDease. Il induces refreahin1
slesP - Eeftsves mental anxiety and a..
FoFs 'sso.oe 100 pas,. a. woman: Hr
Dieeaees, and How to Cure them, tsest
sealed In plain envelope) enclose ten cSSnts.
in stamps, to WoRLDS DspENsAHY M.
!cAL ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street Buf.
falo, n. Y. '' ~'"s-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
A Woman's Revenge.

In one OF the upper counties Of
Michigan woman with one child
was insulted by woman with seven
children. The one-horse-onc-child
woman, we mean-took herlittle dear
~ Wisconsin, exposed him to the
(a.looping cough, and then returned
and pushed him through the line fence.
The seven children now whoop, yell,
cough and kick, and tho mother says
she had rather been struck by light
ming.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
Cheek Mon.

Detroit Free Press.
Agentleman of fastidious habits was
lunchine at a restaurant the other
day when a stranger came in and sat
down at the same table.
While eating the slim meal he had
ordered, the stranger looked aero IS
at his we'll dressed vis.a.vis and re.
marked:
y see you had celery. Will you
oblige me with ten cents to pay for
some celery, sir?"
~ don't know why should pay for
celery for you, sir" answered the
gentleman, haughti;y, you are a per.
"Al!ow mo to introduce myself"
senting q card. "Now, sir, shall ]
order the celery, or will your"
He got it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

SENATOR spooNER, of Wisconsin
flies in thetace of general public opin.
ion when he says: "If there is one
place more than another where q man
will become aware of how small a
part he really is in the scale of hu.
manity / think it is in the United
States senate"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver aud Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectualiy, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers aud cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and &c.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE, Ky. EEW YORK. Nx
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

IN chronic cases of neuralgia, rheumatism,
OF. govt. where the disturbing cause is Ger.
Oil should be used. This powerful pain. de-
stroyer will in time dissolve the poison circu-
lating in the blood, and bring relief when all
Others fail. Price 20 cents.
The latest news from Zululand comes by
eables The Warriors have all married; they
desire in the future peace and happiness aud
enough Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup tor the next
season. J..
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

afFio f0ftuf9.
This is oftfh felt in every joint and muscle
Of the body by turns, by people who, exps.
riencing ttt earliest twingee Of rheumatism,
neglect t;3nrrest tho mnIady, AZ tlloy may
ensilv 9SEith Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, q
profcssiS ally authenticated remedy for tho
ngoniziny complaint. Rscolltct tilut rhsu-
matism tpcllecked o ten lasts lifetime, or
abruptly Terminates it when the mal,,dy ut.
tacks tile heart. Tho Bitters also remedies
chills and fever, dyspepsia and liver com.
plant.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
Your Blood

Needs good cleansing this spring. in order to
overcome the impurities which have accumulated
during the winter. or which may be hereditary,
and cause you much suffering. We confidently
recommend Hoods sarsapar;ua as the very best
spring medicine. BY its use the blood IL purified.
enriched and vitalIzed. that tired feeling is en-
tirely overcome and the whole body given strength
and vigor. Tha appetite Is restored and
sharpeDed. the digestive organs ara toned. and
the kidneys md liver invigorated
II was feeling very mnch worn out and found
nothing to benefit me till I took Hoods Sarsapa-
rilfa. have now taken several bottles and It
has made me feel perfectly we'll. was also troub-
led with sores breaking out in my mouth but since
taking Hoods Sursaplrilla have had no further
trouble from them. l have Recommended 1t to
Others who have been very much benefited by
using it." MRs MARY ADDERLy. 627 North Water
Street, Decatur, ILL.,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

People do not discover It until too late,
ent up their clothes, but ruin their skin, and
cause rheumatism. Use nothing hut Dob.
bins Electric Soap HIVE your grocer keep
il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

O'oAu0ssOu SNToiy SOI0os
To THE EDIToR:-Please inform your read.
era that have a positive remedy for the
above naDed disease. BY it's timely use
thousands Of hopeless cnses have been per-
manentiy cured. Ishall he glad to send two
bottle ofmy remedy FREE to any OF your
Tenders who have consumption II they will
send meexpress and post Office address. Re.
specttully, T. A. SLocUM, II. C., 1s1 Pearl
street, New York.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

TESTED By TIME. For bronchial affections
Coughs, etc.. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TROcHEs
hive proved their efficacy by q test Of man ,
years. Price 25 cts.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
HOUSE,.

Mr.. Mckinley (Ohio), from the committee
on rules. reported n resolution providing for
the immedinte consideration Of the senate
service pension BILL to Which the Morrill, SER
vice pension bill may 10 ordered IS O substi.
tute. After some opposition aud debate, the
resolution WIS adopted and Mr.. Morrill,
(kansas) took tie floor for the explanation
OF ind in support Of his bill. He said that
this act of justice had been too long post.
poned. II the government were to grant a
service pension it should do it without delay.
Mr.. Yoder. Of Ohio. spoke IN favor of the
service pension bill which had been endorsed
by the &. A. II. and other veteran organiza.
tions. The minority opposed the Morrill,
bill not because it paid pensions. but be-
cause it did not grant liberal pensions. He
charged the Icpuo licnns with being untrue
10 their pron,i. ss 10 the soldier.
The senate hi,l az amended by the substi-
tute then was passctl-yeas 40, nays 70.
Cloud npplause.]
Tie bill authorizes the secretary of the in.
terror to place on the pension roll the name
OF any officer os enlisted man of 60 years of
nge or over, or who shall hereafter reach
tint nge. who served 90 dag. or more in the
army, navy or marine cotps Of She United
s...tes during t!..s--s--A OF: the reH;; :,
= shsss.s,lsY superinten hong NAY = =
ificate Of hs Tseach. =,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

A pocket match-safs free to smokers Of
"Tansills Punch" &c. Cigar.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

W,,a- hob --ee ei,A, ws gave her oastoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When SHE became Miss, sho chung to Custoria,
When She had children, she gave theme astoria.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

Ground hone is good fertilizer to put
around trees in set ting them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
Kissed Another Mans wife.

Kissed Another Mans Wife.
"You scoundrcl. yelled young jacob Green,
At his good neighbor. Brown
"You kissed my vie upon the street.
ought to knock you down"
"Thats where you're wrong" good Brown
replied.
In accents mild md meek:
~ kissed her. that I've not denied,
But kissedli her on the check
and did il hec,lusc she looked so handsome
the very picture OF beauty and health;
What is the secret of it," Well" replied
Green. .since you ask it, will tell you; she
uses DR. Piercc's Favoritc Prescription. |
accept your apology. Good night "Fa-
vorite Prescription is the only remedy TOR
the arrangement and weaknesses OF femalcs,
sold hv druggists. under n positive guaran-
tee of giving satisfaction in every ease, OF
money paid for it returned.
For biiousness, sick headache, Indigestion
and constipation, take DIR. Pcrce's Pellets.
james Palmer was hanged Mt Concord, n.
H., for the murder OF Henry Whitchouse, o
fellow workman. May 81, 1888.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

Do not remove the mulch from trees and
plants too early.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
SIJAcoRS OIL
Cures
0ackache.
8ackache.
Raokache.

Martinez, Cal, October q, 1883.
could hardly walk or lie down from lame.
back; suffered several weeks. st. Jacobs Oil
permanently cured me, other remedies hov.
Ing failed to do 70. FRED. HITTMAN.
Cloycriale, Ind. Feb. &. 1887.
From a bad cold pains settled in my back
could hardly move or turn. Itried ST. Jacobs
Oil, which cured inc. do not fear recurrence.
MRS. r. NJ. REINHElMER.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

thought.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
Consumption Surely cured.

Freedom is lost with too much responsible.
ty and seriousness. :.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09
xorrid Torture.

An foods fo1 PLAT. must b. soluhl. to DO
available.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

Chicago Tribune Interviewer-Mr Cleveland
will You kindly tell me exactly what you mean
by tariff reform?
Mr.. Cleveland with much emphasis)-By
tariff reform. sir. mean tho judicious, careful.
well considered. thorough, methodical, paimstak.
Ing, and, may say, the much-needed reform Of
tle-er-tar6 sip
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

New York Sun: Il feii over the rail, sud tn,
sailor. land the shark came along and grabbed
me by the leg"
"And what did you do?"
II let him have The leg. never Disputes With
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

Mr.. Dolph, from the committee on foreign
relations. reported IL concurrent resolution
requesting the president to negotiate with
the governments of Great Britinn and Mex.
leo with view of securing treaty stipulation,
Tor thcpreyention of thesbtry into the United
States OF Chinese from Canada and Mexico,
md he asked FORTS immediate consideration.
MIR. Ingalls, objected. however, and the reso.
luton went over till tomorrow.
The senate resumed consideration of the
customs administration bill
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

For biiousness, sick headache, Indigestion
and constipation, take DR.. Pcrce's Pellets.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-05-09

should thia child that I protect
aaliy the child Of Lionne, and Of
no. my Lord, It is not so! it can not
~ This is an academia likeness, ns my
IL, thinks. The unborn ch:!a Of Lionne
have persisted with it's wretchea moth
1tnOlid she died ana gave no sign Ii
,uem not hive l'een otherwise, for the curl
.Iue every particular Of her death and
les fOs he did not know her wrongs and ~
lighter in tie grave ave- r am o. sur" as Of 1T It.
|grant0t, md yet know that had Lionna
or. 81 ahe would have been q mother, and
Vat the age of this unkno wn founding Of
1ho wi!,ie:nesss, that bears such wonder nj
reaem Llanee to her, corresponds with what
3uld have l.sen the age Of her child, had
Ind one. ] must Investigate this. J"
rAps Adelaide unused, until she was inter-
ikd by the entrance OF Elspeth with thsiu-
subject ot iler perplexed thoughts.
chen she took tbs bahs from the arms Of
Neciisxisafs- her with me, Eispsth. ]
aIlf1l11 OF her little charge. Lady
yreA upon her lap. and
-.a'ly sitQ bergreat, fierce
Is. on know no moro Of your
Tao, 4 dol. lfthat lisping. sit.
SsOaij speak, it could tell me
Tour origin; tat. oh. ifthose great
I'D give back again to me the
non their rstina be ore sy.
.cens they might reveal"
2 gassd upon the wonder
tent RI tLo sober face
ASan to dance, and
Re all her infant
into play; and
esself out Of her
n responsible.
I'll floor, until
3! son. out to
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-01-22
Is LIFE WORTH LIvINe2
A. Soon as You Ask Yourself This Ques-
tIon Call In n Physician.

Az Soon Ms You Ask Yourself This Ques-
tIon Call In q Physician.
The English Governor Of one Of the
provinces OF the Byitish Empire in
India, commenting on his good fortune
in getting out OF the country before the
breaking out of the mutiny, said: II
could never have fought we'll, for l
could never make up my mind whether
our conquest OF India was a divinely
inspired act or a great dacoity." The
remark showed sound knowledge OF life.
No man can fight vigorously and sue
cessfully II he is uncertain Of his right
10 fight. The soldier who leaves behind
him the open question Of whether
thing ought TO be done or not, in nine
cases out Of ten will retreat along that
line. The advance line is held only by
the man who believes in the end that
lies before him and In his right TO
secure that end. Nothing blights faith
in o purpose or saps the staength TO
carry 1t out like skepticism; the skep-
ticism need not be very deep or
very radical; very little Of It will go
great way in destroying q mans work
ing power. 1t Is ono OF the mental and
spiritual diseases OF our time that SO
many men and women arc uncertain
whether the thing they are doing is
worth while. They are fighting o los
ing battle, not because they have not
the force or tho equipment 10 fight a
winning one, but because they can
never quite make up their minds
whether the fight ought to be made or
not. A half-hearted or questioning
Stanley would be an absurdity. The
man who Is 70 cross Africa through the
heart Of its vast forests and its deadly
morasses must be man who believes
that doing that particular thing is worth
every exertion that human being can
make, and that II his life goes into the
work the loss will be we'll made. No
less Of faith than this could have given
Stanley the impulse which has again
sent him through the heart Of Africa.
II Mr.. Edison spent bis nights in query
ing whether his work by day was worth
the doing, the wonderful development
Of the practical use Of electricity which
he has secured for the benefit Of mer
would never have been made. Doubt lisa
healthy stage in the life Of every man
who thinks, but II Is only stage, not
permanent condition. Sooner or later
tho man who achieves any thing In life
leaves doubt behind him and puts his
hand in the resolute grasp Of clean,
clear, triumphant faith in some cause
or purpose or principle or aim. When
we stop TO ask ourselves whether life Is
worth living, we ought at once to call
in the family physician; that question
means disease other Of body or mind;
II Is a question which no healthy man
or woman has any business to make
Christian Union.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-01-22

plague. ograye, ! viii be thy destruc-
ticn.r
20 be saved iS 70 wake up in the pres
sIceof Christ You know when Jesus
whs npop earth how happy He made
every house He went into. and when He
brings rs up to His house how great our
CLEO. his voice has more music in Il
than is to be heard in all the oratorios
ofeternity. Talk notaboutb banks dashed
with etiiorescence. Jesus is the chief
bloom Of Heaven, We shall see the very
face that baamed sympathy In Bethany,
and take the very hand that dropped Its
blood from the short beam Of the cross. o,
! want TO stand in eternity with Him.
Toward that harbor I steer. Toward
that goal run. shall be satisfied
when awake in His likeness. o,
broken-hearted men and women, how
sweet ~ will be in that good land to
pour all your hardships and bereaye-
ments and losses into the loving ear OF
Christ, and then have Him explain why
1t was best for you to be sick, and why
1t was best for you to be widowed, and
why 1t was best for you to be perse-
cuted, and why 1t was best for you TO be
tried, and have Him point to an eleva-
tion proportionate to your disquietude
here, saying: "You suffered with Me
on earth, come up now and be glorified
with Me in Heaven"
Some one went into O; house where
there had been good deal Of trouble
and said TO woman there: "You seem
to be lonely" "How many in the
famiiy?' 'Only myself" Have you
had any childrenP" 81 had seven chill
dren." "Where are theyT "Gone."
"All gomez" GAIL" "All deadP" "All."
Then she breathed long sigh into the
loneliness, and said: 20, sir, have
been good mother to the grave" And
SO there are hearts here that are utterly
brokas down by the bereavement Of
life. Ipoint you to-day to the eternal
balm Of Heaven. Are there any here
that | am missing this morning? O,
you poor waiting maidl your hearts
sorrow poured in no human near, lonely
and sadl how glad you will be when
Christ shall disband all your sorrows
and crown you queen unto God and the
Lamb foreverl o, aged men and women,
fed by His love and warmed by His grace
for three score years and tenl will not
your decreptitude change for the leap Of
a hart when you come to look face to
face upon Him, whom, having not seen,
you love? o, that will be the Good Shep-
herd, not out in the night and watching
to keep of the wolves, but with the
lambs reclining on the sun-lit hill. That
will be the captain Of our salvation, not
amid the roar, and crash, and boom OF
battle, but amid his disbanded troops
keeping victorious festivity. That will
be the bridegroom Of the church coming
from afar, the bride leaning upon his
arm, while he looks down into her face
and says: Behold, thou art fair, my
lovel Behold. thou art fairl''
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-01-22

Comfort is our birthright Wealth,
fame, happiness may pass US by, but TO
this quieter, simpler blessing we are
Justly entitled. II needs only little
thought, q little love, little patience,
q little unselfshness, and IL is ours.
The wife who keeps her home boauti-
fully ordered, who cares for her hus-
bands comfort In the small affairs Of
buttons and strings who Is always
cheerful, cvon wheni 70 be cheerful re-
quires heroism, Is ne true queen Of
home. OF hcrmay bowritten by and
BY the touching opitaph: "She was 30
pleasantl' And tho pleasant people
arc the real dispensers OF comfort =
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-03-13

To ARGUE the negro problem on the
lines of deportation to Africa or any
where else outside of the United
States is as useless and as senseless
as firing Chinese crackers against a
omb-proof fort. The men who so
argue do not believe in its practicable
ness and are only sowing wind; or, if
they do believe in their theory they
demonstrate their lack of understand
ing most fatally.