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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
THE RED RIVER VALLEY.

AS the seasons come and go, exper.
fence teaches, that take it in all its
bearings that there is no better agri.
cultural country out door than this
valley. With an agricultural history
of about twelve years, as a whole,
there has been during this time, no
failure of crops, and every year las
added to the surplus of wheat market.
ed, in direct proportion to the new
areas brought under cultivation. 1t
is true that here and there, have been
sections and townships. which lacked
showers at opportune moments or on
which Jack Frost pressed his foot a
little more heavily than was comfort.
able, and it is even true, that these
unfavOrable conditions have been re.
peated to the loss of the same indivi.
duals, but still the statement is cor.
rect that tile surplus marketed las in.
creased in d regular proportion each
year.
The climatic conditions, during the
past live years, have been so unfavor.
able that near neighbors. out of the
valley. whose soil is lighter, have
scarcely raised surplus, and many OF
their hard working people are almost
giving up with despair and begin to
talk of removal, variety of crops
sheep husbandry or cattle raising.
The California, Washington and Ore.
gon boOms IRE about done. There
are plenty of business chances for
those with capital in these states as
there is everywhere, but tile history
of Tacoma, Seattle, LosAngelos, Pa.
sadena and other Pacific coast cities
has been written i'm the annals of old
cities of the Mississippi slope when
they were also new; while the farm
lands of the great Pacific slope, are
good only in spots and the spots are
mostly settled so thick that the poor
man has no show to get them.
these things indicate the refux of
emigration. The stream that has
poured through this valley in a west.
ward course will stop, and from the
west Il current will meet the eastward
flow here, in the center of the CONT.
nent. They indicate steady growth
in numbers and wealth; and the land
which is the sole basis of this incre.
ment must become more valuable.
len years ago, large areas were to he
had for the taking, to-day the assess.
ment value, is six dollars per acre.
Zen years more and but little of this
land. that has the combined qualities
Of modifying both droutll and flood,
which will never need manure, which
raises the best wheat. the best oats.
and the best Of roots, can lie bought
for less than twenty dollars per acre.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05


The state equalization board al.
jOurned last week without modifying
their decision us to increase in valua.
lions and the throwing out the re.
bates for debts. The exact figures
will not be obti.inable for Il few weeks
but from the looks vi things, pelnbi.
na county will he increased about
seventy per cent. in tile total. While
this will not make any difference, as
to the amount Of taxes raised in the
county. it will make great deal OF
difference to individuals. Those who
had exemption for debt ana those
owning land will have to stand the
bulk of the increase in valuation an(
will therefore have to pay a greater
share of the taxes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
Deafness Can't b. Cured.

by local applications as they can not
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infla,ned condi.
ton Of the mucous lining of the Eustacfl.
ian Tube. When this tube gets infla,ned
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the in.
fiammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed con.
ditton OF tue mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of deafness Caused by cstarrh)
that we can not cure by taking Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
D6Sold by druggists, Csc.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
DEATH OF MAYOR G. E MECH.

I0GA01 OG' mAxOA q. f. MEEC ID
"Mantlan has lost one "f her hest
men, This was the universal ex.
preston of our citizens Yesterday
morning, "m learning of the death,
Thursday evening. of Cl,as. T.. Mech,
mayor of the city.
The death was sudden and unex.
pected. Mr.. Mech lad gone to the
train. No. 4, to meet u friend. Being
rather late, lie walked fast, aud when
he got to the depot was out of breath.
just us the train was starting out,
about O'Clock, lie was taken very
sick and went into the depot waiting
room. DIR. Nutting was hastily sum.
moned and did everything that could
he done, hut medical science was of
no avail, and ut s:45 death came.
Heart disease was undoubtedly the
prime cause of death. Mantlam Times.
Mr.. Mech was the nominee for
state auditor OH the democratic ticket.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

Hence, while political losses are mel,
to he watched and criticised. they are
not entirely al evil. II they were
only on one side, the country, Indeed,
might fear their power. hut in tight.
ing EACH other, they know their strong.
est weapons to be the things which
will I've Tor the bettermemt Of human.
ity, and the love If victory will make
them choose the weapons by which,
vict"ry may he gained.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

of standing army than Belgium. They
are entirely safe from outside interfer.
ence. Germany las not the least desire
for war with them, rs they would have
nothing to gain, and if France provokes a
war with Germany again, It is my belief
it would he wiped from the map of Eu.
rope.
1t would seem to me good policy for
France to do away with the expense of
her standing army. Germany is COMPEL.
ed, through Russia and Austria, to keep
hers. II is necessity for Germany bus
not for France-but rm not running
France. But when We speak of Paris we
draw no comparison. Any person who
has not seen it can form no ida of the
beauty and vast wealth Of this city. It it
unique in the grandeur of its buildings,
unique in the beauty aud cleanliness of
its streets, it's fine arts and monumental
relics Of by-Gone ages and historical traces
Of the past. have been here week,
and never worked harder in my life. Wis
iting different places Of interest and l
shall 60 away without visiting one quar-.
ter of Paris. 1 wish sometimes you had
been along Joe, but 1 will give you some
particulars if ever get back across the
water.
1t is surprising the number Of Ameri.
cans that visit Europe, especially Paris
1t must he severe drain upon our coun.
try. l think a great many Americans
cone here every year to make their pri
vate purchases. met with one family
who have spent 5000 this season in tlil
city and they are the least pretentious ]
have seen. Our country cannot fail to fee
the effect of this in time, aud think i
is another ofthe baneful effects of til,
tariff. Very Sincerely,
| PC. DONOVAN.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
| MAN WITH one Eye
CAN'T help Seeing OUR BARGAINS,

During the past half year. Notwithstanding the general
and widespread duness in trade our shows de-
cided and very pleasing increase proving efforts please
the public have been appreciated Never in the past history
Of establishment has stock been large have
had such genuine bargains all lines Offer We are sure
that every one largely by dealing with This
no idle boastwe what say and back up with
facts, figures, prices and goods at all times
Very Special Bargains In our New 1hrse thousand Pairs Of
Boots and Shoes, and Wonderful prices in Clothing
CHAS. FULL,
Pembina
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
LUXURY anal Comfort

Are the peculiar attributes for which
the average traveller ever seeks, and
these, combined with convenience.
speed, safety and sure connections with
transcontinental trains at terminal
points. are what make the Chicago, st.
Paul & Kansas City Railway famous and
popular. Vestibuled compartment sleep
ing cars, the finest in the world, and
dining cars whose service is the very
best, are run OH through fast trains. The
vigorous policy of this line has placed
it In the lead in many respects, and it
has become favorite ae natural con.
sequence. Take 10 other route. For
Information concerning time of trains
and rates to all points reached by this
line and its connections, apply to w. r..
Busenbark, General Passenger and Tick.
ct Agent, Chicago, Ill. 43
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
Five Pointers.

Five Pointers.
Flrsti That the biennial conceive of
Supreme Lodge Knights of Py.
thias, convencs at Milwaukee
July Sth to 18th, inclusive, 1890,
Second: That excursion tickets will be
sold from all principal points in
the west and Northwest to Mil
waukee and return ut rate of
one fare.
ihlrd: That the Wisconsin Central 10
the direct line from Minnealo.
lis and st. Paul to Milwaukee.
with two through trains EACH
son, General Northwestern Pas.
senger, Agent, 10, Nocollei
Hruse Block, Minneapolis; Chas
+. Dixon. City Passenger and
Ticketagent. 1872, East Third st.,
st. Paul, MINI. or to Louis Eek.
stein, Assistant General Passen
engr and Ticket Agent, Milwau.
kee, Wis.
way, daily, and Pullman yesti
pulled sleeping car service.
Fourth: That as the camp ground is To-
Gated directly OH the Wisconsin
Central. passengers taking this
line will have the advantage Of
being landed there.
Fifth: That a circular giving detailed
information will lie sent free
upon application to F. H, An.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
POLITICAL Boss1sM.

Politics is game; Oh either side of
all political questions are arranged
the public, who are the players. The
majority win, the minority lose; the
question is settled for the time or per.
haps for always. AS in all games OH
Oh which there are sides, there must
lie leaders.
Leaders of political parties are us.
ually leaders because of the talent or
genius they have shown in the work.
ings of the party, and the success
with which they have been able to
combine men, means and incidents TO
the success Of their own sides. AS u
general thing, these leaders spend a
large part of their time and consider.
able money for the advancement of
the interests Of their party. In doing
this, they have various objects in
view, chief among which are princi.
pies, office, and the love of the game.
The union of these motives in one
person are not necessarily paradoxical
but in the true politician, the last is
the most powerful incentive, and be.
comes a passion just us strong, and
certain as does any other sort of gamb.
ling; for the political gamester plays
just as certainly as does a poker play.
er, whether the chances are against
him Or for him.
Ideally, there should he no political
bosses, there should be 10 need of
leaders, every man should be able and
willing to cast an intelligent ballot,
without prompting or persuasion, but
because a large part of the voting
population refuse Or neglect to have
minds of their own, therefore, "boss.
es" area natural outgrowtll, and theil
manipulation of the masses common
and undisputed incident of politics
There are. however, limits, to the
power and influence of these managers
While public opinion is inert OH tech
meal matters, and to a certain extent
careless of who holds tile Offices, yet OF
any question which touches theil
pockets, their religious OF social econ
omy, tile voter holds decided opinion.
! and the leaders, no matter how grea,
their political powers, are very care
full to get OH the right side of publ,
opinion, just as certainly as does til,
(. gambler play his cards in til,
proper order OF throw up his hand il
he thinks his antagonist holds a bet
ter. No one thing has been oftene
y proved, than that no man can be
successful political leader, whose per
sonal character is below the average
or who will not work for the elevatio,
rather then the depression of society
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

Our friend who writes the communi.
cation on political matters and things,
gives us u new name for the ..Octo.
pus." lie calls it Il "vOraciOus belle.
moth Now if the lottery crowd he lie
moths will the other fellows be lie
millers!
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
A Card.

Having been informed that there are
certain parties circulating the report that
/ have Withdrawn from the race for the
office OF sheriff, wish to announce to
the electors of Pembina county that l
have not Withdrawn but that am in the
race and will be until after November
4th, 1880. 6tf FRANCIS A. HART,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
j. G. Sonderman,
Merchant
Tailor,
THE FIGURE co..

IT,. figure 0 in our dates will make long stay
I man or woman now living will ever date
document without using the figure q. 1t stand,
~ the third place in 1890, where 1t will remain to-
"ars and then move up to second place in 1870.
where 1t will rest for one hundred years.
There is another "9' which hos also come to stay
:: is unlike the figure in our dates in the respect
mat it has already moved Up to first place. WIRE
will permanently remain. 1t i, called the No.
High Arm Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machiuc.
The mo. o. wac endorsed for first place By the
experts of Europe at the Paris Exposition of 1889,
hcrc, after severe contest with the leading INA.
Snines of the world, it was awarded the only
'.eand Prize given to family sewing machines. all
t'Iers on exhibit having received lower awards
y gold medals, etc. The French Government
80 recognized its superiority by the decoration Of
M:. Nathaniel Wheeler, President OF the company,
i'h the Cross Of the Legion of Honor.
The mo. 8" is not IN old machine improved
"oon. but Is m entirely new machine. aud the
:irand Prize at Paris was awarded 1t as the grand.
g. advance In sewing machine mechanism Of the
.'.c. Those who buy it can rest assured, there
tose. OF having the very latest mud best.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
Buclkien's Aruica salve

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, cllilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions. and positive.
" cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25cents per box.
For sale by Short Bros.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
Taken Up.

Came TO my enclosure August 18th,
about 40 head of sheep. Owner is re.
quested to prove property, pay charges
and take them away,
N. O'SHAUGIlNHssY,
81 Carlisle. N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
Clubbing Rates.

The following Is our revised
cash clubbing rates for the year
1890.
In order to reach a large mum.
Der of subscribers in arrear we have
placed the figures go low that they
can only be reached through club.
bling, and in order to treat all
alike, new subscribers will enjoy
the same privilege.
The PIONEER EXPRESS and the
North. Western Farmer one wear
for $500.
The PIONEER EXPRESS and St.
Paul Pioneer Press one year for
$3.50.
The PIONEER EXPRESS, North.
Western Farmer and the Pioneer
Press one year $2.75.
The PIONEER EXPRESS and Serb,
ners Magazine one year for $500.
The PIONEER EXPRESS and the
North Dakota Farmer one year fol
800.
PIONEER EXPRESS and House
keeper one year for 1926.
Subscribers sending in money
for clubbing will be sure to state
which papers are wanted.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

The Argus figures five vacancies in
the democratic ticket; can 1t he posi-.
bic that the Major considers the nom.
ince for secretary of state a.cipher!
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
ROOFING.

GUM ELASTIC ROOFING FELT coaf oulv
.'2.O lsr 100 square feet. Makes good roof FOL
years: and anyone can pnttt OH. Send stamp for
tample amt full particulars.
GUN ELASTIC ROOFING Co.,
ts& II West Broadway, New York.
Local Agents Wanted. a.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

DR.. Rose. the dentist, will be in Necl,e
from the It'll to the 9Th. Bathgate sth to
18th. Pembina. 18th to 9th. DIR. Rose
has given good satisfaction in his proies.
sion and to those in need of his services.
we can recommend him. "a
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
Teachers Examination

September examination of teachers
will be held at the school house in Bath.
gate, on Friday, September 18th, COM
inencing at 8 o'clock a. IN.
q. +. JACKSON,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

A teacher holding a third grade certi.
fcate 10 wanted in school district No, O.,
All applications must lie in before Sep.
TENDER 10th. Apply to
OLAF OLAFssoN, Clerk.
81 Eyfor.l, N. u.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

DR.. Rose, the dentist whose work in
former visits here made him so popular,
is coming this way again, and will be at
the Winchester Hotel on the 18th, and
will remain couple of weeks. IA
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
Wanted

A good dress maker, at Mrs. OHara's.
None but first class need apply. 7.lO
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

A full line of new fall and winter milli-
merry goods just received at Mrs. Charles
O'Hara's. Call and see them. 7.1O
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
I'D There, Look Herel

Charles Full has just returned from
the east and has brought back the great.
eat bargains ever offered in our town.
Boots and Shoes, Clothing, etc. Look
out for his advertisement soon. 5tf
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05

A new and full line of boots and shoes
just arrived at A. B. Corbe,ls. Call and
see them and get prices. 4.u
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-05
Tender Wanted.

W 70 JAEhbON,
County Superintendent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-28


sion, he has not yet set the river on fire" with
his pen.
Some years ago he contributed stories and
poems to the Philadelphia magazines, and
since his residence here he has been frequent
writer for the weekly press, and has occa-
sIonally contributed to the Youths Companion,
the Magazine of American History and THE
EVENING STAR. Some three years ago he pub
Iished In the Philadelphia Times sketch OF the
literary career of Mrs. E. D. f. N. Southworth
which that veteran and eminent novelist pro-
nounced the best and most philosop hical arti-
Gle that had ever been written upon that sub
Ject. Another article that attracted wide at
tenton was The Story OF a Busy Government
Bureau" in the Magazine oftAmercan History
for March last He has in hand a work of
historical nature Of more ambitious
scope than anything he has vet
attempted, though his plans as to
its completion or publication have not vet as
sumed definite shape. He was entirely with
out experience in the field of advertising litera-
ture before taking part in The STARS contest;
and he regards the mental training to be gained
from such exercises as being Of the highest
value to all who would acquire or cultivate
the elements of conciseness and clearness in
style. In preparing the advertising notices
which he submitted in the contest Mr.. Adkins
made point of having each notice contain
exactly $50 words. Following are the six no
tees writted by him:
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the Government Printing Office, under whom
ne served i've years. at the expiration of his
lndenture receiving a certificate of freedom
and commentator to the printers of the coun-
Try. de left this city in 1863 and became
citizen OF Richmond. Va, identifying himself
with the labor organizations of the state. Sub
sequently he became a nominee of the read
juster party for the Virginia legislature, but
was defeated While living in the south he was
special correspondent of the late Thomas b.
FIorence's Sunday Gazette, besides contributing
To Its literary columns under the nom de
plume OF Simon Scraggs. He returned to
Washington IN 1852 and found employment in
me composing room of The EVENING STAR,
hoidlng situation therein up to the
present time. At one time he owned aud
Puohshed the MARKET Gazette in this city and
later edited ECeTy Saturday in Richmond and
contributed regularly to the columns OF several
newspapers and magazines. He is the author
OF a treatise on THE Interchangeability Of
Bodies, originator of the 'Childs- Dre1el
fund scheme and designer of several i'm
proved type cases. In 1880 he was awarded a
prize OF s25 for the best pamphlet on Canned
FRUIT and Vegetables" by John B. Davis Of
Lester Manor, brother OF ex-senator Davis of
West Virginia He was president of the Rich
mond typographical Union two terms, during
his incumbency Of that office drafting the form
OF lndenture enacted into law by the state
legislature. He has represented Columbia
Union Of this city in the International Union
and was one of the delegates from the latter
body to the American Federation of Labor in
1856. On the 18th Of July he leaves this city "a
The representative to the High Tent OF North
America from the Grand Tent OF one of the
kechaeite factions IN the District Of Columbia.
Following are the advertisements pre-
pared by Mr.. Wright, which, in the opinion Of
the judges, are entitled to the FIRST prize
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Avoid all Substitutes for
Royal Baking Powder.
other Washington paper

No other Baking Powder good the Royal either strength
purity whoeomene The Royal" superior all others all
Most houkeepers know this from their practical and the
Of the Government Investigations show officially The Government
chemist the Royal undoubtedly the and reliable baking
powder offered to the public"
grocers sell another baking Royal
they because they make profit the other good
den of the superiority the Royal To greater profit
powder
and inferior materials
Because the Royal highly refined materials
manufacture than other baking correspond
ing and higher eaenng strength and accordingly
value to although the retail them generally the
Consumers entitled full for their and therefore will not
wise, accept substitute for the "RoyaL"
Unfortunately only these would substitute powders made
from inferior and unwhoeome materials but placed before the public
with advertisements intended mslead powder
advertised printed all the ingredients
used analysis have composition substances
named upon label suphuc
.1,r, ,ovda-e a.. ia =. ,-. ...,. =, $500, oods
The danger incurred powders
will be apparent to every
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vi.
a d v = r T I 0 IL q.

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you 10 quit payins rent and buy your
own houses II % go to THE STAR for
the advertisement Of the best place 70
bug IL.
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and it is. because IT has the iareest
circulation and because IL 10 . clean
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srAH is home paper and it will ind
its way into homes where no other
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Do you wish to advertise your
goods and are you seeking the cheap
est medium for that purposss Then
30 to TIE star.
Do you doubt its circulstions Then
inspect for yourself. The rooms and
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the public.