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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
SUES FOrx PEACE.
China Makes . PropssltIon to Japan
Through Minister Dcnby.

China Makes . Propesitlon to Japan
Through Minister DENLY.
Washington, Special.-China has
sued for peace and her proposal will
be presented to Japan through the
United States ministers to Fekin and
Toxic. China's proposal has been pre-
sented to Minister DENLY. Its con-
tents are not known, but it is probable
that they provide for but two con-
ccssions-a money indemnity and re-
linquishment Of suzerainty over Corea.
1t ia improbable that the first tender
will be acceptable to Japan, as such
svertures rarely. are, but this PROPOSE
ton will open the way to a counter Of
fer Of terms by Japan through Min
tster Dun, and the negotiations, IL
successful. and II they follow the usual
course, will lead first to truce under
proper guarantee or O preliminary
agreement to cease hostilities and
finally to the signature of definite
treaty Of peace. Just how this propo-
sition was brought about Is not yet
known. It is probable, however that
as the matter Is In the hands Of the
American ministers In China and
Japan, the visit Of Mr.. Detrlng, COM
missioner Of maritime customs Mt Tien
1sin to Japan cannot be directly con.
nected with the peace negotiations as
haA been supposed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Bikes Burned.

Toledo, special.-Fhs extensive b,
cycle factory Of the Lozier Manufac-
turing company, said to be the second
largest in the world, was completely
destroyed by fire last evening. The
fire started in the assembling" room
of tho factory, and was caused by the
explosion Of large tank of enameling
fluid. The loss is about $500. 900, with
insurance Of $4,000. The insurance
il divided among oil the agencies rep
resented here and the individual
amounts cannot be learned
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
nxPREss OAR LooTED.
a Passenger train held M near Fort
Worth Texaa

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. S.-Thc east.
bound Texas passenger train was held
up at trestle seven miles west of
here to-day. The tran was stopped
Just Us the engine and express car had
crossed, the passenger coaches coming
to tsandstill on the trestle, where
the passengers had no opportunity of
getting out IL they were SO inclined.
which they were not, but only busted
Themselves In concealing their valli-
ables. Several shots were fred from
the front end of the train, and the
passengers were warned to keep their
heads In the cars. The train was de-
tatned ten or fifteen minutes, during
which time those who caught n
glimpse of the proceedings on the
other side of the trestle saw three
masked men, with guns leveled,
marching the engineer and trainmen
In and cut Of the baggage car. When
they finished their work the robbers
made the engineer back the train over
the trestle, and the robbers then dis
appeared in the timber.
In one respect the robbery was re-
markable, and sets q precedent. The
Iron safe Of the messenger was thrown
from the car and carried off. The
robbery is one of the most daring on
record. 1t is learned from authorize
tive sources that upwards of 100000
was secured. The train stopped Mt
the water tank. One man boarded 1t
and covered the engineer and fireman,
while the other two looted the express
car. Division Superintendent ]. b.
Paul was on the train. 1t arrived here
only fifteen minutes late. Mr.. j. NJ.
Berry Of Dallas was q passenger on
the train.
"There is not much of a story to
TELL" he said. "The whole procedure
did not occupy twelve minutes. A
quarter Of mile east of Penbrook
three masked men held up the train.
I don't know how they did 1t. The
first thing knew the engineer threw
the air brakes. After. the train had
stopped I heard shot, and about five
minutes later I heard another shot.
heard that the robbers broke into the
express car, but nothing could be
learned from the officials as to the ex-
tent Of the robbery. The express mes
senger got of Mt Fort Worth, and he
would give no information. The rob-
berry was so quickly conducted that
the passengers were not badly awed."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
New Rules for Din en osins Lung Dis.

Cincinnati, Ohio. Dec. 3.-(Special.)-
An edition of 1OO,OOO copies of Frof.
w. Il. Amick's new treatise on lung
diseases has just been sent out to ply
sicians by the Amick Chemical COM
pcny, compounders Of DIR. Amick's
Chemical Treatment. Old prlctition-
ers soy the book contains the most
complete set 0f rules for diagnosing
CT nsumption ever published. The dis
case Is divided into distinct phases and
stages, enabling the least experienced
to determine the condition of the pa
TENTS lungs. Indications for treating
complications are given. together with
many valuable prescriptions. The
company will distribute from Circin-
natl q large free edition to consump.
tives throughout the country.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Chine.e treaty Rnti,lea,

Washington. Dec. S.-Thc long de.
layed Chinese treaty has Mt last ar.
rived in Washington. 1t was DELAYED
because the Chinese government. wish
Ing to adopt every precaution, had
dispatched the document to the United
States by way of Europe instead of
by the shorter Pacific route. Late
yesterday afternoon Secretary Gresll.
am and Mr.. Yang Yu,. the Chinese
minister, exchanged the final rY,tiiica.
tfons and nothing now remains to be
done but to promulgate the treaty,
and 1t is expected that the proclama.
ton will follow in n day or two.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14

st. Paul, Dec. s.-Attorney General
Childs submitted to Judge Willis, of
the Ramsey county bench, his views
as to the date Of the termination Of
the latter's Office. having been request
ed for the same by Judge Willis. The
attorney general is Of the opinion that
the Judge La entitled to serve out the
term Of six years.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
CIVIL SERVICE.
TAs President Pleased with II. Re,
feRn-Pablio Health ana Labor.

feFn-Pablio Health ana Labor.
The advantage to the public service Of
an adherence to the principles OF civil sery.
ice reform are constantly more apparent;
and nothing is % encouraging to those IN
ernment - the increasing appreciation by
our people Of these advantages. A vast
majority majority Of & me ycters @ Of the land are ready
more important public duties should not
be distracted BY dealing out minor Offices,
and they are growing. TO- he unanimous
that should be used In establishing party
principles instead of debating the distrib,i.
ton OF public places ns rewards of parti.
san activity.
Numerous additional Offices and places
have lately been brought within civil service
rules and regulations, and some others will
probably soon be included. Tue report Of
the congress and I invite careful attention
to the reGommendations 1t contains.
The Labor C0mmisai0n.
By virtue Of q statute of the United state..
passed 10 1857 appointed In July last
Hon. John d. Herman. Of the State Of New
York, and Hon. Nicholas +. Worthington,
Of the State Of Illinois. to form with Hon.
Carroll ID. Wright, commissioner of labor.
mission for the purpose Of making careful
Inquiry into the causes of the controversies,
between certain railroads aud their employe!.
which have resulted In an extensive and
violence and dangerous disturbance with
considerable loss Of life and great destruc.
ti9n OF property:
submitted to me and viii Se transmitted t.' /"
congress with the evidence taken upon
their Investigation. Their work has been
Well done and their standing and intelligence
t!ons they make are worthy Of careful con.
sidsration.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
THE ,xnMNAxr.
A 0ratifyias sl;rogrsss In the Con.
stFsctioA OF ships.

otE0CttV1 Ok 0nGDDs
Attention IL called to the report OF the
secretary Of the navy, which shows very
gratifying progress in the construction Of
building, including the three torpedo boats
authorized at the last session Of congrese
and excepting tho frst-ciass battle shiD
Iowa, will probably be completed during
the coming fiscal year.
The estimates for the increase Of the navy
Tor the year ending June 80, 1895, are large,
put they include practically the entire sum
ships not now In commission, 90 that nm
less new ships .are authorized the appro-
priations for the navy service for the
ascal year ending June 30, 1897, should
Iail below the estimates for the coming
year by at least $4,000 600.
More Ships Needed.
The secretary presents with much earnest.
ness plea for the authorization OF three
aadltionai battle-ships and ten or twelve
topedo bosts. While the unarmed vessels
neretotore authorized, including those now
nearing completion. will constitute a fleet
%hieh It is believed is sueient for ordinary
now now completed and In process Of construc.
tion but four hrst-class battle.ships and but
Few torpedo boats. II we are 10 have a
navy Tor warlike operations, offensive and
aeiensive, we certainly ought to fncrepse
Doih the number Of battle-ships and tor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
THE TARIFF.
The President Considers the Matter
Not Yet Settled.


The tariff act passed at the lust session of
the congress needs important amendments
u It is to be executed effectively and with
sersainfy In addition @ to such
I am still very decidedly In favor of put
ting coal and Iron upon the free list.
So far as the sugar schedule Is concerned
| would be glad niitier existing aggravatlons
to see every particle Of difrerential duty In
favor Of refined sugar stricken out Of our
tariff law. II with all the favor now ac-
corded the sugar refining interest In our
tartf laws It still ianguishes to the ex-
tent OF closing reflneries and dischurglnE
Thousands of workmen 1t would seem to
present q hopeless case for reasonable leg
islative aid.
Whatever else is done or omitted earnest.
~ repeat the recommendation made In an
other portion of this communication that
the additional duty Of one-tenth Of u cent
per pound laid upon sugar imported from
countries paying a bounty on lis export be
abroGated. 1t seems to me that exceedingly
important considerations point to the pro-
prlety Of this amendme 1t.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Creating . New Terltory.

Washington. Dec. 7.-senator Berry
Of Arkansas, after the senate commit.
tee to-day introduced a bill to create
the Territory Of 1ndianolo out Of the
present Indian Territory. 1t provides
for complete reorganization of tha
Indian country.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
OUTLOOK FINANCIALLY.
4 Dsaeit DWFinE the Past Year ana
Pronises Of More 0f ii.

The secretary .,,n. Of the Treasury Jury, reports the
receipts to this government from all sources
e ans g. 1884, aufns .ae ssn to sSe
inx n1 a. q deaeit Of SO sos, ,2G05s. There ' was
decrease Of S7a In the Ordinary
III There re- was collected from customs $751;.
s1s, 5000. and from internal revenue $147,.
16S, 448. 10 The balance Of the income Tor
the year. amounting to &93.81s .5l7.97. was
derived from the sales Of lands and other
sources.
amounted to 1915. 100. .OS8 being $l46 85! .625
importations free of duty amounted to ss70..
he year he receipts 1 from Gus
ternsi t rev revenue sis,ssa.5ss77 less than IN
The total tag collected from distilled spir:
tobaeco i. SsSl7 ss :sss a. q. and on fermented
our exports Of merchandise, domestic and
foreign, amounted during the year to $902.-
s1z eeins M a9 9,s Increase over the preceding
ss .si 81 T ss$ sssetss .sst ss;st
The ~ asao. xss he s..r
The Imports of oliver wsre sls, ,2ss. .552. and
the exports were $50, ,451, ,2o5. The total
bounty paid. upon the production OF sugar In
the United States for the fiscal year vas
Sl2. 100, ,208se. being an increase Of $2.725.-
o7so over the sss q Snns nss ss
from July I. 1904. to Aug. q, 1921. the
time when further payments ceased BY op:
sration Of law was $006 1884. The total
sssetyI e?;S i spea sass dSins The fse.i yesi was
II, Il is estimated that upon ths bs.,: .,i: q Q;
our present revenue laws, the receapu o.
ins June 80, 1895, will be 1924. .42774s.4!.
and IL expenditures hat. ~ '7ls.44' result
'ps . a psae1t sf esq.ooo eo9.
total stock Of money of sll kinds IN the
S'Soassl, 900 on tSs ist " Of November.
- s.d tas nCs q 4. sl " sisds !. s!fsod. soa.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Train Robbers Got $4,000.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 8. 7 lie best
Information Obtainable warrants the
placing Of the amount of booty secured
by the robbers at $4,000. The Of
ficers engaged In the pursuit are con-
ftdent the desperadoes are membe;s 3
Of the Cook gang and they are making
for the Indian Territory. A dctncli.
ment Of state rangers has started Tor
Quanta to cut Off retreat in the di,ec-
ton mentioned.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Sold the Bol,...

Minneapolis, Dec. :. - Olsen, Earle
& Son, undertakcrs, have enjoyed con-
siderable patronage but have been
crossed off the list because they did
not bury the bodies Of paupers and un-
fortunates, but sold them to the medi.
cal colleges.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Fools Not All Dead.

Denver, Dec. S.-Sixteen men are en-.
gagged In this city upon a contest of
endurance. prize of $500 being OF
fered to the one who keeps awake a
whole week. The men are In a large
room under the eye of others. When
Il contestant IL seen to doze a bell is
struck. If he fails to wake he ~
counted out.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14

-. s10 st % account of The uses to whla
II y eeaetantly being Appropriated.
1hs txDost Of agricultural products from
lag June 90 l14, amounted to S83S, ,38S. .O60
being 522S per cent Of American exports o}
eyec2 description. and the United Kngdom
OF Great Britain took more than "a per
cent q oil farm products finding foreiu
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
INTERESTING TO FARMERS.
Comments Upon Secretary Merton
Annual RewOPt.

AD0U0l Report
The secretary of agriculture in his report
reviews the operations Of his department
for the last fiscal year, and makes recon-
nltndations for the further extensions of its
usefulness. He reports saving In exPendi.
lures during tho year Of $780, 900. which "a
covered back ihto the treasury. This sum
u 2S per cent OF the entire appropriation:
A special study has been made Of the de;
mand for American farm products In all
foreign markets, especially Great Britain:
That country received from the United
States during the nine months ending Sept
SO, 1894, 3OG,slO live beef cattle. valued ut
S2a50o. o.0OO. ss sgainst ls2611 cattle valued
at E106S2.OO0 during the same period for
1893. During the 6fSt stx months Of 1SH
tile United Kingdom TOOK IL, ,O00. 900 pounds
Of dressed beef from the United Btates,
valued at nearly tl0.000,O00.
Tue report show1 that during the nine
months Immediately preceding Sept. 50.
1904. the United States exported TO Great
Britain q, $4,000 pounds Of pork: Of apples
1900 900. valued at t2.506 900. and Of
hofSes 2.sl1, at an aversEe Of $3.50 per head.
sxpoftssdf l360G060 busAels, ard tho sec.
refAgy u inclined to beaieve that wheat may
not, IN the future. BE- the staple export
cseeaI product Of our country. but that 6orn
wtl eoatiaps 70 adyaoce y tmpogt1aee 6s
t.l. a. ~ ~ / .s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
school Of Iustructi IN.

Hokah. Dec. S.-A Masonic school of
instruction was held in Houston, this
county, the Sd, 4th and 9Th. Masons
were in attendance from all over the
county, aud from several towns from
outside the county. DR.. Charles Girls.
void of st. Paul was custodian.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
An Absurd Report.

New York, Dec. s.-Regarding the
statement published in the West that
President Cleveland is in precarious
condition, DR.. Joseph D. Bryant, his
physician, said to-day: ut Is rot, with
Q dash between each letter. I would
not dignity 1t by talking about It."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Wirtb Accu..d n, E,,-.,,

Chicago, Dec. IA. d. Wirth, whoss
father Is said to be resident of Mn.
waukee, was arrested in this city last
night on charges Of forgery. 1t In
charged that he forged the names Of
several Milwaukee business men foR
mall amounts.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
scbaefer BADLY beaten.

Chicago, Dec. S.-For the fourth time
Ives has overwhelmed Schaefer, rum
ming GOO while his opponent gathered
up 338. The total score is now: Ives,
2,4OO; Schaefer, 1,431.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Duluth,s Chamber E,.c,..

UuHutHs CuumU6f EIeCtns
Duluth. Minn., Dec. 1.-THE chamber
Of commerce held Its, annual meeting
to-day and elected T. w. Hugo preei.
dent; A. Hirsch, vice president, and
Charles f. johnson, secretary.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
4'PosroFFICR AFFAIRS
A Change In sepend-class Rates IL
Rep0mmeAaed.

Wep0NmeN0eds
The report Of the postmaster general pre-.
o9 tie %
the last fiscal ye&r. The receipts OF the
department during the year amounted to
t7s.9so' s9s '47soA and the expenditures ss4.s24..
The transactions Of the postal service In
dicate with barometric certainty the nuctua.
t0ns IN the business Of the country inss
continue to exist throughout the last year
to the unforseen extent, 1t is not surprising
that ths denelsncy of rexenus to meet the
which was estimated I'M advance at about
eight million dollars, should be exceeded BY
nearly one and one quarter million dollars.
which were the basis Of calculation for the
current year. being less than estimated, the
deficiency for the current year will be. cor.
general states that the latest Indications Indications
diets an increase. Of at least per cent In
9e the s ,es at e sss
steadily and necessarily With the growth and
needs Of the country, 20 that the deficiency
is greater or less in any year depending upon
Unnecessary Deficiency.
The postmaster general states that this
deficiency 10 unnecessary and might be OBJ
Waited q. once ,if the law regulating rates
msodined. nsesiin The rate received Tor the trans.
mission Of this second.clans matter ID per
cent per pound. while the cost Of such
transmission to the government is eight
per,odicsls. Der & Ths s1tensIons Of lie meaning
Of these terms from time to time have ad-
| mate newspapers and periodicals surpris.
| ing range Of publications and created abuses
the cost Of which In the aggregate to the
total deficiency Of the postofice department.
assn tisins oIuss soods .' complying VIII he law IL
orms and "a. nsss os sss ass9
''sample ccpies' Of pretended newspapers
pose only. The result i z Erest loss to the
m agency to aid In carrying ont the scheme
Of a business house to advertise its goods
| by means Of q trick upon both Its rival
pspers. Paper covered literature, consist-
tent Of many thousands Of tons. IL sent
hrSush the MALL .t one een
REQUIRED TI d. to pay eight times that amount
ia sending their publications. Another
abuse sSni,i n tie ftes sssfs .tsS tssosS
grain uselessly distributed through the de.
general predicts that Il the law pc 90 amend;
| ed a. 20 eradicate these abuses not only will
SEew No Deneteney,
but he believes that In the near future all
legitimate newspapers and periodical mag;
loss shs mig .s Ss to sr see
Of cost. invite your prompt consideration
| Of tho postmaster general.
ns ss stste. nSngsn on June oa is ss. q
~ ~ these sos were we're presidential. e inefssse
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briefly to the unsatisfactory state Of affairs
In Samoa under the operation Of the Berlin
treaty as signally Illustrating the policy OF
entangling alliances with foreign powers,
and on May 9th, 1904, In response to a reso.
luton Of the senate. sent special message
and documents to that DO ~ on the same
subject, which emphasized my previously
expressed opinions. Later occurrences, the
correspondence In regard to which will
be laid before congress, further demonstrate
that the government which was devised by
the three powers and forced upon the Sa-
moans against their lnyeterate hostility can
be maintained only by the continued pres.
ence Of foreign military force at no small
lAeriAce Of life and treasure. =,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-12-14
Another Combine.

Amsterdam, N. Y, Special.-A ~
consolidation of broom lnanufactneseo
Was made In this city to-day.
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Death of Tbomn. proc,or

UcHtH Of 7 hOmnh PFOcfOF.
Boston. Dec. S.-ThOmas l.. Proctor,
president Of the United States Leather
company. died today.
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ARoUlDl j | t5I lkll)BlE ] !


The president docs not favor j none.
taxy commission, and win present z
complete financial plan to congress.
Chairman Sayess win endeayor to
haye at least two Of the general Appro-
petation bills ready when congress-
In his annual report HecEstary Noe.
ION suggests exporting dressed hse4 m
skead Of live cattle, In view Of tie pro.
hibitlon Of foreign governments.
Senator Sherman declares II was tie
Intention Of the founders Of the govern
ment to make the secretary Of the
treasury ffee from the dictatio1 Of tho
president.
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, -t4l
Ro1s Fellows. Q grocer's clerk In
0peintAead, Ohio, has been LETT $7hO0O
by an. uncle's death.
Joseph Howard, Jr., has been elected
president Of the New York City Press
club.
z, Maj. Gen. o. o. Howard, retired.
3fll spend the winter with daughter
at Portland, Or.
James Man. . well-known mathma.
tician died in Washington, aged eighty.
-four.
All hope Of the recovery Of Ex-Gov.
Owen Boie Of the Indian Territory,
Who was stricken with paralysis has
been abandoned.
p. g. Hamlln, founder Of the Oevc-
land Leader and q member Of con-
Sress from Ohio, before the war, died
ln Washington, aged eighty-six years.
Nx-Consressman Walter q. Butler,
who. became famous in congress by the
introduction Of q resolution to make the
paasy the national flower, and who has
since been known a. "Pansy Blossom"
Butler, 10 mysterfously missing nom
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Canon w. O. Rogers Of the Episcopal
cathedral, Denver, who married Joseph
& Nmmet, the actor, and his leading
lady, May Higgins Stevens, Is sorely
bothered by letters from clergy and
churchmen all over the country, calling
his attention to general canon of the
church, which forbids any clergyman
!. from marrying divorced persons except
8 The innocent party In case Of unfaith-
fulness.