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The morning call., 1893-10-15
MUTINY ON THE CHARLESTON.
Colorado and Other States Had De-
clared Independence.


clared independence.
[M j. Gaffney sends In novel story which is
used in part.l
Colorado eight months ago declared her
self in favor of a limited mOnarchcal form
of government, and some of the West
ern and many of the Eastern States had
joined hands with her, the cause being the
result of unrestricted foreign imm grafton.
The seat of government had been trans
ferred TO San Francisco, for Ca lifOrnia re-
maned true to the cause of liberty. The
whole country was alive with the spirit of
the war. the boom of the cannon and the
claDg of the sword sounded the death
knell of thousands who died striving to
uphold the only species of government
which is 10 the interest of The governed, a
republic.
The Charleston. which was at China
protecting American citizens there. was
ordered back, and her trip proved an
eventful one. Mutny on board marked
her passage; most of the officers and fifty
sailors were confined, and the mutinous
crew and officers. numbering $50 men. de-
clared In favor of the revolutiOnists. They
intended in the guise of friends OF the
Government to bring Fort Winfield Scott
within reach of their guns, destroy it and
lombard the city.
Their plan had succeeded only too well.
1t was expected that the cruiser would be
stopped at Alcatraz, but the guns there had
been disabled.
During all this time we on the Oregon
had been eye-witnesseS to the above. We
were lying in the stream near Sausalit0
with our machinery disabled, but at
O'Clock repairs had been made and we
steamed toward the mutinous vessel.
As soon as she was within the reach OF
our guns the ball oDened, and soon two Of
our 13-inch and fGur of our 8-inch guns
were being discharged as rapidly as they
could be loaded and aimed. AS the fire
from her guns did some damage to our up
per works we decided to ram. The word
was given and wa rushed through the
waters. When within 100 yards an inso-
lent answer was given to call TO surren-
der. and we kept on. just as we were
about to strike. an effort was made to un-
furl a flag of truce, but too late. We
struck her weakly armOred bow at an angle
of 80 degrees, ana in three minutes the
cruiser Charleston and her men, friends
and foes. found grave in the bosom of
only one man. The sailor rescued from
death. said, in broken utterances, til at after
he saw that all was over for the Charles
ton. he turned traitor TO the rebels and
released the imprisoned officers and men
they OverpOwered the reyOlutionists, and
one of their number was in the act Of un-
furlina the flag of peace when we struck
her.
The confusion anticipated In the capital l
was checked. Major General Shortstreet
arrived from he south with 100000 men
and the war went merrily on. We saved
the capital and the republic.
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verberati0n of our heavy broadside; once
more the battle was on and the fight ragged
with deep Intensity. At last, after deS-
perate struggle and at the cost OF three
more OF our guns, we succe eded In sllenc-
ing the last battery and the victory was
ours. We had passed the outer works.
But still we bad not quite gained COM
plete triumph. We had yet to run through
portion Of the bay. which | had every
reason to believe was laiC with subterran-
can mines and torpedoes. knew that on
the shores on all sides of us were skilled
marksmen ready to pick off as many OF Us
as they possibly could. So l guided the
ship 10 the most sheltered part OF the
harbor that l could find, and anchored her
there to await the morrow.
Every now and again some concealed or
masked battery would try to lombard us
from the shore, so " hile sent some of the
men below to assist the doctor and also to
repair things generally, l stationed others
at the search-lights and gave them orders
10 keep them burning all night and to
flash them around in all directions in as
rapid a manner as possible. By these
means, / expected. with the aid Of four
nels, to protect ourselves from tOrpedOes
and also dazzle the eyes of the shore-gun-
ners, su as to render their aim untrue.
When morning broke we crowded on all
steam and darted forward, and at 10
O'Clock were opposite the city. But we
were not compelled to fire another shot,
for no sooner had we anchored than
large crowd of people appeared on the
dock. one of them bearing white flag.
Half an hour later company of marines
marched up the street and planted the
stars and stripes on the cupola OF the
courthouse.
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[M.J Gaf1ney sends in novel story which is
used in part.l
The morning call., 1893-10-15
SUNK THE CENTURION.
Deadly Work of the Torpedo After
Gums Had Failed.


lBy James Burke, who lives in Headsburg,
SonOma County. He writes that his age Is IA
years and months.l
On June Is, 1894, war was declared by
the United States against Great Britain.
The sealing question had come to such a
state that hostiiities were inevitable. and
both countries had for some time been
prepared for the contest. At that time l
was captain of the cruiser Chicago, which
was lying at the Brooklyn navy-yard. but
in few weeks received orders to take
command If the battle-shiD Oregon, then
lying at Mare Island.
After my arrival at the navy-yard, two
months were consumed in taking on coal.
provisions. ammunition and other sup.
plies, and September arrived before We
heaved anchor and steamed down the Bay
of SAN Francisco. Then the Oregon's bow
was finally turned to the south, and that
night she was driving through the waves
at the rate of twelve knots an hour.
For six days we cruised IN and out down
the coast. but nothing was sighted save q
few small coasters. On the seventh day
we steamed to the west, my instructions
being to cruise on that course day, then
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CHASED A PIRATE.
End to the Career of a South Amer
ican Vessel.

lFrom Rep7esa, Sacramento Comfy comes
an interesting story signed by Arthur Maoy,
who gives his age as 16. His penmanship is
excellentl
The world had become so accustomed to
the petty revolutions of the Spanish-Amer-
lean nations of our western hemisphere
that they had come to excite little atten,io
beyond the borders of the countries chiefly
interested. But when it was announced
that coalition of portion of the army
and navy of the Argentine Republic.
which bad been formed to overthrow that
Government. had been defeated, and that
the revolutionary captain of one of the
Argentine navy, the 9 de Julio July 9 is
Argentine independence day., had, on the
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deck, awaiting our boats, were drawn
down in the vortex.
Our boats picked up thirty men ami four
office:s-all who remained of the Royal
Arthur's crew OF 700 men.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Fargo Argus: The ruthless slaughter Of
young prairie chickens has already commenced
in this vicinity. A farmer who lives west Of
Fargo said Il large hunting party visited his
place Friday. They had bagged number of
chickens, some of which were hardly old
enough to fly. This brings to mind the fact
that the last legislature passed Il law which
requires the fish ard game commissioner Of
tho state, Hon. w. W. Barrett of Nelson
county, to report to tito governor the names of
two persons in each county for appointment
as game and fish protectors. These persons
arc to hold their office for four years aud shall
give sureties provided by the court in tho sum
of $500. Row is the time of all times when
these game wardens should bo at work pro-
tccting the young birds from tho hunter. The
time when they can be shot hegins on the goth
o. this mouth ard after that there is little need
of warden.
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PAGE liCEEOEH.
(Too late for last week.

Aug 3.-Nlrs. C. w. Dickinson arrived
parents and friends at Grand Meadow, Mum,
MIR. Kiff, Of Tower City, who takes an active
interest in all christian temperance work, oc-
cupied Rev. Carter's pulpit and addressed his
congregation Sunday morning and evening.
Miss Pearl Weir, who has spent the past few
weeks with her cousin, Mrs. J. b. Taintor.
returned to her home in st. Paul last Thurs
day.
The family of Aadrew Sim now occupy Mr..
Evans house. At present there is but one
vacant house in town.
The ladies of the Baptist aid society met
with Mrs. Adds Parsons Tuesday afternoon
and elected officers for the ensuing year; Mrs.
Victor Wallace, pres, Mrs. Carter vice; Mrs.
Berry Sec; and Mrs. Dakin treasurer.
Miss Maggie Joyce and Bert Dickinson were
married on Thursday Of last week, at the
BRIDES homo in Grand Meadow, MINI. It
reeds no words Of your correspondent to
commend This most eslimable young couple
for all tho usual good wishes attendant upon
such happy occasions. They are we'll and
favorably known here, ana a multitude Of
their friends will join the writer in wishing
them all the joy and prosperity life holds for
the most fortunate.
The Page base ball team returned the Cliff
ford boys visit last Saturday-tho result of tie
game being another Waterloo for the hoE. Q
nine-12 to 15 in favor Of Clifford.
Crops in this immediate locally are excel
lent. The out.aok for a rich harvest is most
promising, and we understand that some OF
our farmers will begin cutting next week.
Sam Crothers has been improving his resi-
denco by the addition OF a neat porch and q
new foundation.
| History repeats itself, and so once more the
women Of America are interested in the man,
| agement CT Wheel-but not tho Old time
spinning wheel; that would be quite toc
prosaic for this day Of rapid advancement.
Some Of our young ladies are becoming quite
proficient in the use of the '93 machine, il
seems.
Mrs. Kirk has assumed the care Of Mr.
Bawley'S in iant child. The little one will moi
know it Is motherless.
PARANRApHER.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11
The Bismarck Tribune says the plans fer

The Bismarck Tribune says the plans fer
the basement OF tho capitol extension have ar
rived and " ork on The preparation for The lay
Ing of tha foundation goes busly on. Tho
basement when completed will bn fitted up
with oilices. as will also the story next above
It, leaving the two upper stories for tho senate
chamber, which with the exception OF the
space cut of for clonk rooms and obhrs will
be M large M the chamber Of tho house OF
representatives row n. From tho south
entrance Of the completed wing, sixteen foot
hal! win extend through tho building north
and south, with Offices on oiher side. Tho
offices Of llle commissioner Of Insurance, mud
Of tho commissioners Of agriculture and labor
will ba moved into tho wug, and tho land do
paltpuenl VIII also bs moved therein.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11
Grand Forks Herald: A female minsiro

Grand Forks Herald: A female minstrel
company invaded Fargo on Thursday night.
and of course had a full house. Among the
i0ke!ets was ono of the "practicaI'' sort, in
consequences OF which good many who oc-
cupied front seats, ard some who didn't are
reported ''all broken up" One of the beauties
connected with the show was sent around 10
the entrance door in street costume where she
demanded admittancn. The door keeper stop
ped her, whereat she screamed. 'Let me in!
My husbands in there and Pm going to take
him out! Instantly several hundred NEIL
some bald and some not-began trying to get
under the seats, while ono made a dash out of
the window and escaped in the darkness.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

a largo C .owd of Hope people accompan-
led the ball team over to Cooperstown to help
bring back the championship cup. They
brought back the cup-a tin cup! The cup
they went after still remains at Cooperstown,
and probably will until cur Kid nine goes over
and takes it. Both clubs put up rotten game
but our boys took the whole bakery for rotten
playing. They can't play for sour grapes, and
probably this overwhelming defeat will take
some of the conceit from them and they will
get out and practice and learn TO play ball bo>
fore going away from homo again. The score
W:s 2l TO H.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Buffalo EXPRESS: 1t is thought that an
organized band OF horse thieves is operating
in the Two Dakotas concealng horses stolen
from either state for a length Of time and then
spiritlng them across the line and selling
them at leisure. A subterranean stable is
said to have been found among the hills of
Richland county, bearing marked evidences of
recent use. If as represented the plot might
awake the jealousy of Tennessee lnoonal,ner.
1t will pay horse owaera to be on guard.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

-Halstad Reporter: An exchange says a
young lady warts to know how to make mot
enough" out Of the word 'enough." That is
easy. 1t is done hy transposing the letters
and arranging them into two words. Take
the Sd. ID and 1st letters Of tho word ''enougll'
for the first word, and 6tb, 4th and 5th letters
for the second word, and you have something
that is mot enough" for any young lady.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

The PIONEER is IN receipt Of handsome
souvenir Of the Fargo fire. containing photo
graphic views Of the city both before aud after
the fires and a descriptive wr:te-uD of the
havoc caused by the flames. 1t is a work, Of
art, and is published by Walker Bros, the
popular job printers Of Fargo. The price of
this valuable souvenir is only 50 cents, and
those wishing a copy will do well to send at
oEce. as the supply is limited.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Joseph NJ. Mason and Amelia Mason, his
wife, of Sioux Falls, went to church together
week ago last Sunday morning, and quarrel
cd Sunday afternoon and separated Sunday
night. On Tuesday the wifa began divorce
proceedings before Judge Alkens, aud on Sat-
urday decree was granted. The entire trans
action occupied lees than week. There is
nothing slow about Sioux Falls.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

mer rode in from Hope yesterday, a distance
of eighty miles on his wheel. He has been
making quite an extensive trip. having wheel
ed it to different points among them being
Devils Lake and Casseton. At Hope he en-
tered race and carried off the prize belong
ing to the first man under the wire.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Mrs. W. q. Hench shipped their house
hold goods 10 Wheaton, Minn., Thursday,
where Mr.. Hench is in business, in the gener-
al merchandise trade, with T. f. Norgord.
The family departed for that place also on
yesterdays train, where they will reside in
future.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Sheldon Enterprise: Tho present season Is
another illustration 10 the farmers Of North
Dakota of the advantages of mixed farming
Wheat, although the staple product CT the
state, should not be relied upon entirely. We
car name people, who by combining cattle
raising with grain farming, are able. even
in this trying year, TO buy more land and ex>
tend their business, while those who confine
their efforts to wheat growing, are often able
to barely make expenses,
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Atty. J. ?. Mcmahon is in receipt of a
letter from Railroad Commissioner Rasmussen
in which he tells that the petition for daily
train on this branch, signed by the patrons all
along the road, had been rendered to the man
ageueEt Of the road and that they were very
faycrably impressed with it. They promsed
to put on daily train during tho busy season
later on and if the venture paid to continue it.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

-Bomberger. tho brutal murderer of the
Krei,ier family, near Cando. will not be tried
until the regular November term of court,
Judge Morgan having refused to grant a
special term for his trial. He will probably
hang.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

-Notw Istanding the short crops around
here this season, scores of binders are being
sold ty the dealers here. The acreage seems
much greater this season, and therefore the
demand for new machinery with Which to
cut the grain.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

The Northwestern Hotel, under the mans
agement of H. F. Stuart. was obliged to srs-
pend business and shut up the house on Mon
day, on account of the dull times and the
press Of creditors. Mortgages have seized
the furniture and fixtures
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Postmaster Mlllgan has tho postcflice
nicely located in the new quarters. The
room has Eeen newly painted ard cleaned,
and looks neat and tidy, as well as being
centrally located and handy for the business
people OF town.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

N. D. Independent: Owing to the short
crop and low price of wheat no farmer can
afford to pay more than S1.5J per day for
hclD in tho coming harvest and threshing.
Farmers should meet in every township in the
state aud como 10 an understanding not to
pay more than $1,50 and thus protect them
Selves
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

"A brilliant display Of Aurora Borealis,
conn only called "norlhern lights" was wit
messed iu these parts on Sunday night last.
The sight was grand, the rays shooting up 10
the middle of the heayens. making it almost
as light as would tho moon.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

j. H. McCollom, the standby in the store
of WamEcrg Il jacobson, departed Tuesday
for much needed visiting vacation Ct about
month, which he viii! spend in taking in the
Worlds Fair aud with friends and relatives in
Piper City, Ills, and Battle Creek, Mich.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Col. R. T. Pickert, accompanied by
E'bridge Gerry Snow, Jr., and wife, and the
father of the groom, MIR. Snow, who is vice.
president OF the Home Life Insurance Co..
arrived from New York yesterday, and went
out to the Pickert farm for few days visit.
Alr. and Mrs. S9ow, Jr., were married at the
Ryan hote! in St. Paul Oh Wednesday, The
bride is known to our readers as Miss Fannie
Pickert, daughter of the Colonel, aud who has
visited lhis country several times.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11
Dr, Carl Rasmussen.

Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist of Coopess-
cry week. Office at the drug store. DR.. Rasmus-
sen is successful surgeon. and is doing a
good business in Griggs and Barnes counties.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11
HOPE STEELE COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, AUGUST

jas. Johnson, tho painter, is here from
the state of Illinois. Indoor painting and
paper hanging a specially. Sign painting,
etc. Good work aud reasonable prices. See
him for wall paper SAMPLES.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

North Dakota is being over run with
miners and unemployed laborers from the
mining camps of Colorado and Montana.
How to dispose Of them will soon he serious
question if the influx continues.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Ed Carpenter has bought meat market
in New Rockford, aud sen. his household
goods to that place on Wednesday, he and his
wife following the same day. We wish him
the greatest of success in his new location.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Congressman johnson says North Dakota
ls tho best state In tho union for the raising Of
b!ooded horses. md hRs brought sonia thirty
finely bred mares from Senator Power Ct Mon
taua, to breed on his farm.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11
Sale Of IAcrchaudisc.

Bids will be received for the purchase of the
stock of merchandise of tho late firm of Stow
man & Moisterteigen on Saturday, tho 18th
day OF August, at tho store.
j. A. KLovsTAD, Assignee.
Dated July 2S, lS43.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

--IigRG's yOuH CHANCE! Household furnl"
lure, including stoves, some cnrpets"-evr'y"
thing ~ this line, only used short time j..
some gara bargains, Now 10 your chance
Inlul,a Rt FioNEEA 0lllcv,
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

&C. W. Dawdy has a good big team of oxen
for sale In good flesh and young. Will sell
for cash cheap, or on time with proper security.
Call at his harness shop.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Mrs. J. R. White departed yesterday for
her home in OGuawka, Ills after ten days
visit with her daughter, Mrs. A. NJ. McLaugl-
lin.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

--Wasem's store was at last placed into
position on its new location Tuesday. and the
streets have again assumed better appear
unco since the debris caused by the removal
has Joan removed.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Fargo Republican: a Mayvilie man ad-
vertised twine for sale-the 1T" got left off,
and Standsh came very near having the fell
low pulled for running blind pig.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

When in need OF blank notes call at the
PIONEER office and get some of the new form.
George Stringer, of Cooperstown, visited
with his sister, Mrs. C. W. Dawdy, Wednesday.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Tho Ladies Aid Society Of the Congrega-
tional church will meet at the residence Of
Mrs. James d. Brown next Thursday AFTER
noon at 2 O'Clock.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

WIN. Irysh came up from Casse!tOn Wed>
nesday, and assisted tho boys in their game OF
bal with Cooperstown yesterday.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Machine agents and experts are thicker
in these parts nowadays than haas in pig
ren.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

A man with phonograph was in town a
couple Of days the first Of the week, his in-
strument attracting quito crowd and being
the means of reaping quite rich harvest for
him,
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

tatHH Dr.. Featherston;s next visit to Hope
will be from Saturday, July %, to Tuesday,
Aug. /. ~ In Page from Thursday, July
II, to Saturday, the 29h.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Mrs. P. Stevens removed today from the
rooms she has been occupying in the Nelson
House, to the residence vacated by Mrs. w. B.
Hcncl.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Have you an idea? It may be valuable.
Is 1t patertable? Write DUBOIS g. DUBOIS,
long established Patent Attorneys, Washington,
D. G.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

--LosT.-A grip. Return to Hope base ball
club and receive reward
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

II. +. Stuart and family now occupy
rooms upstairs in the building just opposite
the old postoCice.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

"A heavy rain visited this section Wednes-
day night. While it comes too late to help
the wheat crop it will be of great value to the
pasturacc, AID the late soWn feed crops.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Charlie Grettum, the genial agent of the
Goose River Bank Of Mayville, was a visitor
in town the first Of the week.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Mrs. J. G. Lang and son Leo departed
Tuesday for Chicago, where they will spend a
few days witnessing tho big show.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

The fTisEes Sinclair and Miss Belle Hagen.
Of Hannaford, were guests at the homo Of Mr..
and Mrs. Laor King over Sunday.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

H. j. Harness aud wife removed to the
farm the first of ths week.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

just arrived at Hope 20 head Of good
work mares and colts; for sale cheap. From
to years old, weighing HOO to 1900. Broke.
LEWIS DUNDAS.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Miss Edith Brown, OF Cooperstown. is the
guest Of slrs. j. A. Warner.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Mails close Oh train days at 2:10 p. IN.
Through tickets to all points.
Great Northern Express Agency.
FRANK L. TI1URsToN. Agent.
Star Route Wnii Service
MAIL ARRIVES
From Clifford, Mondays Wednesdays and
Fridays, at $3.50 O'Clock p. IN.
From Cooperstown. u;G Pckert, Tuesday
and Saturday, at II IN.
From Minnie Lake: Tuesday aud Saturday
at 3 O'Clock p. NJ.
From Shcrhrooke on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at II O'Clock q. III.
GAIL LEAVES
For Clifford, Mondays, Wednesdays and
FRIDAYS. at 1880 O'Clock a. IN.
Hope for Cooperstown, via Pickert, Tuesday
and Saturday, at l p. m.
Hope for Minnie Lake, Tuesday and Saturday.
at O'clock a. IN.
Hope for Sherbrookn on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, at , O'Clock p. m.
The Hope pioneer., 1893-08-11

Having concluded to go out of business, I
will, for the next 80 days. sell my stock of
Jewelry at grateIy reduced prices,
P. P. RICE.
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Wheat Il cents for No. l hard.

Potatoes GO cents per hushel.
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TIE bE6IER W No. 05!1S9z !!!!!! / 0lIBER 6
DEALERS I'M
Lumber, Shingles, Lati', Building Paper
Brick, Lime and Cement

Adamant Plaster and Kings Windsor Cement the two best
on the market Call and samples. Red Cedar Shingles 40
NOT wnrp or shrink SASH Doors. Blinds and Mouldn every
thing in this line Hickory Oak and Maple all sizes and the best
Imported American Cement the best grades OF each Spec
iates in finishing lumberlled Cedar California hed WOOL
Southern Pine Cedar Fence Posts both round and Hat and both
seven and ton feet length Norris Pressed rick the very best
in the market. Cnll on ls and leam our rcrs.
I'm. GILMORE. A rent