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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
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IL nlsDAanss 40 fAsiH Allnents.
Elephants are very rarely the VIC
tins OF serious Illness" said the old
animal trainer. ION rare occasions
when something is wrong with them
there seems to be little that can be
done for their relief except to allow
them absolute rest. On one occasion,
when one Of the big beasts was Look
Ing worn and thin after hard sea-
sons work, carrying the saddle every
day, two quarts Of pure whisky were
given her with the best results. The
stimulant seemed to brace her up i'm
mediately and has been used with
similar success in other instances. I
remember queer misadventure that
Defeli one OF the elephants during the
summer Of 1894. There was a loose
board In the partition that separated
the elephants quarters on the ele-
phant car from the little room ut the
end where the keepers slept.
THE floor of the little room was
covered with straw mattresses and
one Sunday, while the men we're
away, the elephant reached her trunk
through the hole in the partition and
before she was detected ate up an
entire mattress. The next day the
animal was taken violently i'll, going
into commissions and making a terri
Die disturbance. The cause of the
trouble was not discovered until one
OF the keepers remembered that he
had concealed in the mattress five
pounds of plug tobacco, which had
gone down the elephants throat along
with the straw. The Oldest elephant
In the country is seventy years old.
There Is wide Misrepresentation in
regard to the ages of elephants. Ele-
plants are not as a rule much longer
lived than men and women. 1 doubt
II they ever attain greater age than
$50 years.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
A Little Too Economic.

A gentleman residing in New York
recently hired a colored boy for a
valet. The boy proved valuable &C.
QUESTION in everything except one.
and that was his practice of economy.
He was forever endeavoring to save
money for his employer. One day he
was sent to get some letters stamped
and to post them. Upon his return
the gentleman asked him if he had at
tended to it all right. The boy re.
piled: "I's found a lot of gemmell
getting stamps, and as they didn't
charge them anything to put the let.
ters in the slot, l saved you twenty
cents, cause slipped yours in without
stamps" The colored boy was too
economic, and he was dispensed with.
-Harper's Round Table.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
Prize for Electric Energy Meters,

The Royal Scottish Society Of Arts
has offered for competition prize of
$3.50 for improvements in electric en-
ergy meters. for domestic supply.
Competitors are expected to submit,
In addition to descriptive paper, a
working meter adjusted for mean
pressure of 115 volts, and suitable for
house in which the minimum num-
Der of watts being taken at any time
is 1000 Special Importance will be
attached to the minimum load at
which the meter can register correct
ly, and to the energy absorbed by the
meter when the consumer is using a
light load, or when no energy is being
taken. Whatever uncertainty may
have attended the operation of the
old-time gas meter, the users of the
electric current can now avail them
selves Of many accurate measuring
instruments. So many improved de-
signs have lately appeared in this
country that in all probability there
will be American competition for the
Scotch prize.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
AsDRIcAND WHO 3LEvIEs TAxne.

~ - IL T. q =. =
He Also Preserves the Peaoe and
Protects Property. G
"Brigandage Is still rampant III
many rural districts in Italy," said DR..
Ravogi, the resident Italian consul
yesterday.
From advices receive occasionally
! keep in touch with home affairs, and
a letter from o friend in Troeste con-
tains reference to Tiburzi, one Of the
most picturesque of these freeboOters.
Tiburzi is about forty-eight. At the
beginning of his career he was as bad
as others Of the same vocation In life.
In 1872 he was caught, convicted OF
highway robbery and murder and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for life. He
escaped in 1871 took refuge in q
wood near vi ere he lived in
security in spi ants
and large re The
reason Of til mple
enough. He wa. th any
peasant in need of help cou.u always
get gold coin from Tiburzi-and he
punished traitors. Consequently the
peasants were ready to assist him
against the police or government em-
issaries, and those who would willing
" have given information were afraid
to do so.
"After his capture Tiburzi altered
his method Of gaining a living. He
caused it to be made known to all the
well-to-do people in the district that If
they paid him an annual contribution
he would not interfere with them and
would protect them from molestation
by others. 1t was considered advisa-
BILE to agree, and Tiburza has been for
years in receipt Of a large income, one
man alone paying him ESQ year.
Crime has considerably diminished in
the district; the smaller fry dare not
modest Tiburzi's protoges for he is
still a good shot with his English re-
peating rifle. Tiburzi does what the
government cannot do, he collects
taxes without trouble and he keeps
down crime.
ut must not be supposed that he
hides in the woods all day. He can
walk about the whole district without
fear of capture, and he lives in good
style. He goes to Rome sometimes,
presumably in disguise, and has even
been abroad. Will he ever be arreste-
been abroad. Will he ever be trrest-
ed? Time alone will tell. "-Cincinnati
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
Experiment. in Flax Growing

Experiments I'm Flax Growing.
Experiments in the growing Of fax
for fiber have been decided upon BY
the Agricultural Department. Tits
important work will be begun at once.
The experiments will be conducted at
East Ferndale. WASH, in the extreme
northwest county in the United
States. This region is believed by
agricultural officials. to be the best
adapted to fax growing, in view OF
it's damp. moist climate. The best
fax raised in this country, practically
all of which is used for oil purposes,
leaving fiber out Of the question, is
said to be raised in the vicinity of
Puget Sound. Nine hundred thousand
dollars are to be expended on the
scheme, and DR.. Thornton, the gov
eminent agent Of the department, Is
to be assisted by an expert Belgian of
wide experience in fax culture.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
THE PIONEER EXPRESS.
MORTGAGE sale.

Whereas. one Thomas Moorish did, on the
wv 9th day # Arril A. D. 1892. make his GER
tain chattel mortgage of the following described
chattels, to.wit: One mare, color, bay. name
Jenny. aged II years. one small star in forehead.
star in forehead. with one white off hina foot.
name jess, to Robert Irwin to secure the pay
ment Of the cum Ofone hundred and fifty dollars,
And whereas, Default has been made in the
terms of said mortgage in This, to wit: That
whereas on the 14h day of April. 1895, Charles
i. Harris, the present owner OF the notes cover
ing said chattel mortgage, did file with the Re-
gister of Deeds of Pembna County The affidavit
of renewal of eaid chattel mortgage Claiming due
at that date the sum of one hundred dollars,
($lOO) with interest at ten per cent from Septem-
Der Goth. 1894, and that at this date there Is
claimed to be due the aforesaid sum of one hun
dred dollars, 5000 with interest at ten per cent
from September goth. 1894, and no part thereof
having been paid.
virtue of said mortgage, and by order of saiH
Charles B. Harris, the present owner thereon,
will sell the above described chsttels at the front
door Of the Postofice, in Bowesmont, In the
county Of Pembina, State of North Dakota. at
the hour Of O'Clock p. M, of the 18th day OF
June, 1876.
North Dakota. this end day Of June. 1895.
ROBERT Irwin, CBARLEs b: HARRIS,
Agent. Mortgage,
North Dakota.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
To Make Paper Waterproof.

immense strong writing paper in q
solution of water and sulphuric acid.
Mix the acid with half its weight in
water and let it stay a little while,
then immense the paper in this solution
and let 1t remain few minutes.
When dried it will be tough, hard and
fibrous, wholly proof against the action
Of water, and of a better texture for
writing upon than the genuine skin
parchment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
Chattel MortRaxe sale.


WHEREAS, One Thomas Moorish did, on the
w It'll day of December A. D.. 1898, make his
certain chattel mortgage of the following de-
old, with white strip in face. light maine and
tail to Charles B. Harris. TO secure the payment
Of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars.
(e16NOO.)
And whereas. default has been made In the
terms .of said mortgage, In this. to-wit: That
there 10 claimed to be due on said chattel mort.
gage the sum Of one hundred dollars. and iu-
terest at tie rate Of ten per cent from September
18th. 1894.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that by
virtue of taid mortgage, and by order Of said
Charles B. Harris, the present owner thereof, !
viii sci! the above described chatteIs 1t front
Pembina, state of North Dakota, at the hour Of
8 O'Clock P. n. Of the 18th day Of Jsne, 1896.
Dated ct Pembina, In Pembina County. state
Of North Dakota, this and day of June. 1896
Robert IRWIN, CHARLES B. Hams,
Agent. Mortgage.
Residence and poet ONCE address, Bowesmont.
North Dakota.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
Capital md Labor,

Political economy is ticklish
subject. A man has to be wide-awake
to understand all about it. nor ill.,
stance, the very ideas of capital and
labor
Block here; that is simple enough.
Supposing borrowed twenty, marks
from you; that would represent CAPT.
tai.
A.-To be sure.
, B.-'rhen, after awhile, you would be
trying to get your money back. mats
labor. .-Zeitgeist.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
A Rare Chance, Perhaps.

Daughter-Here's queer advertise
ment in the Trumpet: "a well cult
ured baby for adoption" Don't you
think that means we'll nurtured?
Mother-I'd don't know. Perhaps it's
q Boston baby.-New York Weekly.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
He Was Agreeable.

Photographer-Your pose is all right,
my friend. but don't you think smile
would lie an improvement?
Jerseyman-Guess IL would. etch
ON the nectar.-Richm0nd Dispatch.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
Civil Service Examination.

The Civil Service Commission at
Washington has ordered that examin-
alton be held in Pembina. on Satur-
day, June Goth, 1896, commencing at
9 O'Clock a. M, for the grades of
"Clerk-Day Inspector"
Only citizens of the United States
can be examined. The age limita-
tions for this examination are as fol-
lows: Clerks; minimum, 20 years.
Day Inspectors; minimum, 21 years.
Maximum age, none.
No application will be accepted for
this examination unless filed with the
undersigned in complete form, on the
proper blank, before the hour of clos
ing business on June 10th, 1896.
The Civil Service Commission takes
this opportunity of stating that the
examinations are open to all reput.
able citizens who may desire to enter
the service. without regard to their
political affiliations. All such citi-
zens, whether democrats or republic
cans, or neither, are invited to apply.
They shall be examined. graded, and
certified with entire impartiality, and
wholly without regard to their politi-
cal views, or to any consideration save
their efficiency, as shown by the
grades they obtain in the examina-
tion.
For application blanks, full iustruc-
tions, and in formation relative to the
duties and salaries of the different DO
sitions, apply to
ROBERT MORRISON,
Secretary Board of Examiners,
Customs Service.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05

Last summer one of our grand child
rem was sick with a severe bowe
trouble. Our DOCTORS remedies fail
ed. then we tried ChamberlaIn's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, whicl
gave very speedy relief. We regard
as the best medicine ever put on tn.
market for bowel complaints.-Mrs
e. G. Gregory, Frederickston, Mo
This certainly is the best medicin.
ever put on the market for dysentery
summer complaint, collie and choler
infantum In children. 1t never fail
to give prompt relief when used j
reasonable time and the PLAIN printc'
directions are followed. Many moth
ers have expressed their sincere graft
tude for the cures it has effected
1850 For sale by T. r. Shaw & Co
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
GountyNews.
Macarthur,

00A3thur.
Miss Lucy and Master Benjamin
LaRoque are slowly recovering from
the measles.
Mr.. Russell's pasture being under
water; he has moved his cattle to Mr..
Murphy's pasture.
Charlie Hart now moves around the
house singing (?) "Hush a-bye baby
my darling boy"::
The river has chased William John.
ston up stairs and Vim. is now praying
for the river TO go down or at leart stop
raising before it puts him on the roof.
School No. is closed this week on
account Of muddy roads.
A number of our citizens went ia
Pembina on the evening of Memorial
Day to attend the exercises and were
greatly disappointed, as the exercises
had taken place during the afternoon
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-05
China Painting.

In city where there are number
Of women much interested in china
painting, a number of women have
formed league for the interchange
Of opinions concerning new methods
and ideas. Once month they meet
and criticise some piece Of work that
use that has been suggested BY the
members OF the league. They Also
RRi stosy e e :sr. nass e
possible exhibit pieces Of pottery H.
Illustrating wise subjects, go that they
are becoming wise In regard to pastes,
glases. uAdsf and ovef glaze decora-
ton. wall-marks, and other SUBJECTS
Of interest to lovers Of ceramics.-Nsw
York Post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
PUGET SOUND DRY DOCK.
The Navy Department Has Been No.
dMed Of Its COMPLETION.

The Navy Department Has Been Mo-
tiled Of Its Completion.
The Navy Department Is informed Of the
completion Of the naval dry dock at Port
Orchard, Puget sound. and arrangements
are being made to test its capacity and
strength by placing in 1t the coast defense
ship Monterey. which has been ordered
north from San Francisco for that express
purpose. The new dock is several feet
longer and deeper than any yet built for
the government, and can be utilized by the
largest ships Of the navy at all stages of
the tide.
1t was begun three years ago, and has
cost the government over $780, It Is To-
Gated about one hundred miles from the
sea, and is reached through a tortuous
1t has total length of $40 feet at the top
and 573 feet on the floor, with a depth of 80
feet. and width of 81 feet on the floor
and 100 feet at the top. At mean high tide
the depth Of water over the sill Is 80 feet,
which is increased to 80 feet at unusually
high tide. It's great width gives ample
space for the admission Of the broadcast
vessel ever constructed. It is several feet
longer and deeper and has at least five feet
more water over the sill than the new gov
eminent dock at Port Royal. on the Allan
was locked. Unlike that structure, how
ever. it is rot subject to the stage Of the
tide for the reception of vessels of great
draught. Another feature of the Port Or
chard dock Is that it is the only dock in the
country having a masonry entrance and a
timber interior. 1t will be Of great value
to the warships on the Pacific station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
wcMAN.s RELIEF CORPS AIDS.
The President Makes Amendments
and Calls Special Session,

The president Makes Appointments
and Calls Special Session.
Mrs. Annie w. Johnson, president of the
Department of the Potomac. w. r. c., has
made the following appointments: Com
mittee on patriotic teaching, Isabel Wor-
rell Ball, Eliza F. Naylor and Mary S. Gist
department aids, M. Nj. Lewis, chief of
staff: Corps No. 1, H. A. Saunders, E. w.
Marshall and c. A. Wilkinson; Corps No 2,
II. M. Robb, S. A. Burgess and N. Edgar.
Corps No. 3, P. Comes, F. Fletcher and L.
A. Chase: Corps No. 4, c. Strickland. A. M.
Hoaslard and NJ. r. Sprague: Corps No ;,
7. E. kalstrom, E. A. Dinsmore and G. A.
Lowry: Corps No. 6, r. A. Thornton, T.,
Ferguson and s. U. Legg: Corps No. 7.
Mary Crawford, ]. s. Mclean and e
Haines; Corps No. 10, G. Van Fleet, NJ.
Gregory and Laura Wheeler, and Corps No.
II, h b. Meacham, NJ. =. Dorsey and S. E.
Ellis. ~ 80
At the annual meeting of incorporates of
the W. r. c. home board the following
were elected trustees: S. NJ McCabe. E. A.
Trusler, /. V. Hendricks, S. A. Burgess, J..
NJ. Layton, H. M. Robb and M. NJ North
The department president and secretary are
also trustees, according to articles of in
corporation, etc. The trustees have elected
the following officers: President, Ida v.
Hendricks; vice president, Mary M. North:
secretary, Julia IN. Layton; treasurer, s.
Alice Burgess.
Because of a mass of unfinished business
left over from the late department conyen-
ton the department president has, by the
ADVICE oil the national president Lizbeth r
drner oil Boston, issued a call for a spe-
clal session to meet on Friday, April 10,
at o'clock pm, in Grand Army Hail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
FOR REFORM IN CUBA.
The Leader Of tae Spanish Liberals
Outlines His Ideas.

The Leader Of the Spanish Liberals
Outlines His Ideas.
The Madrid correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Press telesrapis that paper that he
visited Senior SaGasta yesterday, since his
new program of reforms is creating an i'm
mense sensation. in reply to my questions
the great liberal leader said
Il cannot tell precisely what would be
the extent Of the wide reforms which the
liberal party would give to Cuba, but this
will form new program for my party. We
must study and discuss the question ma
turely.
Il can, however, say in advance that ex-
tension Of new reforms will depend Chiefly
on the conduct Of the United States If the
United States lets Spain alone she will do
her duty, and the liberal party will take
care she does. We would then grant to
Cuba much larger reforms than what is
generally thought, and certainly much
larger than If the United States interfered.
IF. however, the United States interferes
with advice. however friendly it may be- I
can promise nothing, because We cannot
accept even the suspicion Of being imposed
1T is. therefore; pity that the govern
ment has not applied, in Porto Rico at
least, the reforms voted by the Spanish
cortes, as these could have served as an ex-
pertinent and showed to what extent we
could grant wider liberties.
''It is also pity that the government
has not applied reduction Of customs tar
if in Cuba and Porto Rico, of which cortes
voted authorization. In fact, the govern
ment has not done anything.
Il consider reduction of the customs
tariffs as important as the reforms them
selves. The government has indeed yielded
on this point to certain exigencies in Bar
celona for protect!onist manufacturers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
SPEED OF THE KArAHDIN.
The Trial Yesterday Was an Unex
pected Success.

The Trial Yesterday Was an Unex-
pected Success.
The final speed trial of the Katahdin yes
terday, over thirty-six-knot course, was
an unexpected success, and the naval board
will report the boat as one of the most eff
Gent pieces Of naval warfare in Uncle Sans
ravy.. With tidal corrections, the average
speed attained by the boat was fifteen knots
per hour.
The Katahdin left New London, Conn., at
S:15, and went over course from a point
off Saybrook light to point off Stratford
light. The vessel started across the line at
the forced draught was put on, and under
this the boat was run for an hour. For the
first five minutes Of forced draught on the
westward run the ram made a knot and
half On the run to westward the average
speed was thirteen knots. The wind and
tide were unfavorable, the former being
dead ahead. The coal on board was very
poor. and proved another great disad-
vantage
On the return run the start was made at
1877, and at 2 o'clock the forced draught
was again put on. For an hour the katah-
din cut through the water at the rate of
1872 knots. The return run averae ed IL
knots, and with tfda1 Corrections this will be
about average spsedsof the run.
After the speed trial the tactical diameter
test was made. This consists of turning the
boat In rs small a circuit as possible. Three
tests were made, with the screws and helm,
satisfactory. Thssram returned to port at Z
O'Clock. The board will make its report at
once. and the boat will probably return to
the Brooklyn navy yard tomorrow 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
DISTRICT WOMAN sUFFRAG1srs.
The Course of Women Abroad and at
Home Discusssed.

The Course of Women Abroad and at
Home Discussed.
There was an interesting meeting of the
Woman's Suffrage Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia last night at the Riggs
House Routine business was transacted.
and addresses were made by Miss Gurst
and Miss Thomas. Among things discussed
was the idea Of having woman's congress
in Washington in May, at which the ladies
of the diplomatic contingent would be in
vited to attend and tell what was being
done in other countries for the advance
ment Of woman. The concert to be given
under the auspices of the association at
Metzerott's. April %. was also subject Of
consideration. The object is to raise 81 600
to complete the payment on the busts of
Mrs. Stanton, Miss Anthony and Lucretia
Mott. The social evil was also discussed
and Mrs. Ruth G. D. Ravens advanced the
suggestion that the erring unfortunates Of
the Division be hung after the manner of
Tess In Hardy's Tess Of the D'Urbervilles {"
Mrs. Clara Bewick Colby. speaking of the
timidity of Mr.. Howells' heroines in the
presence OF mouse, said: II wish Howells
was here tonight to see US and hear us talk.
as examples of the strong women of TODAY
A mouse has been running all over this
room tonight and we are not the least dis
tIrbed.' The meeting adjourned in five
minutes, to meet in the same place April %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
IN SPORTING CIRCLES
Berclair Wins tho Tennessee Derby
in Fast Time.
COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Virginia Constable Chasing BaIti-
more Base Ball Players.
JOCKEY CLUB STARTING RULE

= The Tennessee derby was won yesterday
at Memphis by DR.. McLean's brown geld
ing Barclair. The Hot Springs stable's
pair, Lady Inez and Ben Elder, were held
as strong favorites, the prevailing odds be-
ing to on. Berclair and lockwood were
Eext in demand at Z to 2, while liberal odds
were offered against Cotton King, Damien
and Gretchen S., who composed the field.
The new starting machine was used in
the first and second events with fair sue
cess. but the owners Of the derby candi-
dates requested Starter Caldwell to send
them away with his flag in the old famil-
lar style. The start was a good one. Ber-
clair Immediately jumped to the front, and
ridden in faultless style by Thorpe, re-
manned there to the end, winning without
whip or spur by length and half.
The time, 1:55sa, Is the Tennessee derby
record, the best previous performance be-
Ing that Of Fandango, 159A, in last year.
race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
RObberies Reported.

Mary E. Protzman Of 1927 @ street re-
ported to the police this morning that a
gold chain, two belts and a silver hair comb
were stolen from her house within the
last ten days.
A. w. Withers. 1913 Goth street, complains
that five dollars were stolen from his money
drawer yesterday.
bride belonging to Warner Holt of
BOD c street northwest was stolen from
the stable in rear Of the house yesterday.
show case containing a lot Of pipes
and tobacco belonging to I. w. johnson
or ~ l. street northeast was stolen last
night from in front Of the store.