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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-09-25

IAtU0Ikys,Ss AN0 YUPUt1StV4 ~ sQIN8k02Ol
2o0;00A Like m Italian ell it ~
many churche several Of Which ncst
t'tOurlsts visit. However, the'chisfgoh
ljects 81 Interest Id. E'lorenCass IN IN
art galleries. Hefe come artists from
Isall parts Of The world Id study master
pieces OF Italian art. " 81 II
Leaving Florence I went "a Pisa.
Here the objects Of interest ~ the
Leaning Tower, Campo Santo and
Cathedral. The tower attfaction ID
largely due to the fact that Il - Il
feet ont Of the perpendicular and
probably to faulty foundatlOns on one
side. Three Is c0nsid ered q lucky
number in Pisa, and no less than three
persons can ascend the towerat once,
else there might possibly be . case Or
cases OF suicide. q Y sss54g
The Campo sSanto has Its attrac-
tions in the fact that 50 ship loads OF
earth from M t. Calvary, III Palestine,
were brought to help make this sac
red burial ground.
+ Arriving at Genoa, I first visited
the reputed house in which Columbus
lived, Genoa is perhaps the, most
enterprising cityinI Italy. Unlike the
many, ills not dependent on tourists
for its support, as manufacturing and
and shipping are CARED on toa con-
siderable extent. N,
I am now at Geneva. Yesterday I
spent at the national exhibition of
which has been In progress here since
May and continues up until October,
The exhibits are interesting. as one
can get an idea Of national ndustries.
Midway Plaisance" is miniature
reproduction Of that of the Worlds
Fair at Chicago. An African village
with 200 Inhabitants represented
seemed to draw the crowd. no me
the object Of interest was the
Swiss village. Here was represented
life as among the Swiss peasantry.
Tie little chapel, barn and house
connected, bayars, homes where men
and women were carving wood OF
making lace. Every sphere Of Swiss
life was uniquely represented. In 4
email open square men. women and
children danced, sang, or engaged 10
national games. An immense balloon
assembled hourly from the fair grounds
with twelve persons, the height Of the
ascent being 1900 feet.
| 40 the day was fine and the atmos-
phere clear, with several Others ]
went up, but was pleased when ]
again reached terra firma. The wind
being strong the balloon tugged and
struggled for liberty 60 that several
passengers were kneeling tdevoutedly
or otherwise) holding the edge Of the
basket. Aye. but the view. Below
are spread out Is acres OF exhibitions,
1 around US the beautiful city of Geneva
with the Rhone flowing through. b
1yond the city extends Lake Geneva
for so miles Then beyond lake and
VILLAGE repose the eternal mountainl
covered with perpetual snow. Sover
eign, bald-headed Mount Blanc could
b seen in majestic serenity awalttnf
the tread Of daring t0nfista
Geneva alone q city ofinterest
II Hare waa fha hnrna re Ca1vfn and. n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-13

was viriIe one. It came to North
Carolina as a bracing breath after the
thunder and lightning Of a tumultu
Gus convention Every one felt in it
the sturdy robustness Of genuine
AmericanisTn."
Columbia, S. c., July 13.-The Regis
ter says: Bryan has been unanimous
" chosen champion of the free silver
hosts and Will lead them to victory
Around him the entire army of bimet-
alIists viii rally, for in him they all
have confidence
Richmond, Va, July 13.-The Rich
mOnd Times (Dem.) says: Our worst
fears have not only been realized. but
new and horrible doctrines have added
to the Chicago platform which cannot
possibly bind a Democrat who is IN
willing to abandon the fundamental
principles of his party"
Danville, Va, July 15.-The Danville
Register says: He who says that the
day has passed when sky scraping ora
tory can miove the multitude is evil
IDENTIFY in error. William ]. Bryan is an
able exponent of the free coinage doc
trine. in his veins good old Virginia
blood flows and no one Question his
abality- He is a man around whom
young America, which is unquestiOna-
bly, in the saddle can rally with I'M
bounded enthusiasm
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M'KINLEY NOT DISPLEASED
Gets the News of Bryan's Nomination
Over His Private Wire.

Canton. O., July 13.-The interest of
Maj. Mckinley in the Chicago conven-
ton was that of a curious citizen rath-
er than that of an anxious candidate.
Although the news hot from the wires
was laid before him at his own home,
he let the bulletins accumulate while
he and Mrs. Mckinley took their usual
morning drive.
1t was not until the stampede to Bry-
an was under way that he went to the
operators room to catch the news
promptly. With a hasty reading he
passed them to a secretary to be read
to Mrs. Mckinley and friends with her,
as well as to the newspaper men and
a few guests on the porch. Among the
latter were National Chairman Hanna,
John A1i1hOlland of New York and ex-
Congressman Farquahar of Buffalo,
who came in from Buffalo on an early
afternoon train
When the result was definitely known
Maj. Mckinley came down to the porch
where he greeted all most pleasantly
and evidently in the happiest frame of
mind. When one of the reporters ven
tured a request for some expression on
the result. the governor good natured-
ly declined, replying that he had moth
ing to say.
Notwithstanding his silence. there
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about nominations, platforms and cleo
tions, drawing a parallel between the
candidates for earthly honors and those
who sought immortal glory. 1t was a
very timely and up to date utterance
and kept the big congregation very wide
awake all the time.
Although the Rev. Mr. Edmonds is
still occasionally referred to as "the boy
orator, a title he gained years ago, he
is Al years of age and has been occupy
ing a pulpit for more than a score of
years. He was born at Summerton, O..
in a parsonage occupied by his father,
who was one of the leading Methodist
ministers in the eastern Ohio confer
ence. With his brother, who is also a
minister, he experienced all the discom-
forts of the itinerant life which the
family Of a Methodist minister leads.
This did not deter the two boys, how
ever, from entering the same profession.
Eugene was educated at Union acad-
envy in Dayton and in 1878 was gradu-
ated from the college at Scio, o. He
studied theology under his father and
before he was 90 began to preach His
eloquence and eaTnestness soon won for
him the title of ''bOy orator. 4"
After filling the pulpits of several
rural churches he was assigned to the
New Euclid Avenue church in Cleve-
land, where he remained for four years.
About five years ago he was sent to
Canton, where he has charge Of one of
the finest churches IN the state. He has
been very successful in Canton, but &C
cording to the Methodist church regula-
tons this is to be his last year there, and
in few months he will be moved on
to some other passionate.
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ELECTRIC WEED KILLER.
Southern Railways Have a Plan for
Clearing Their Tracks.

St Louis, July 13.-Weeds often grow
so high along the railroad tracks in the
south that they interfere with the run
ming of trains.
The plan of the railroad weeder new
~ invented is simple. An ordinary fat
ear is equipped with metal brushes
which extend out over each side of the
car. Their height is regulated so that
they will brush the top of the weeds
as the car moves along. A dynamo on
the car, run while the train is in mo-
ton, is connected with metallic brush
es, which receive the full force of the
current The circuit is then grounded
through the wheels to the track.
When the current is turned on it
passes from the metal brushes through
the weeds to the ground, thus com
pleting the circuit. The current is so
powerful that the weeds, which serve
as a conductor, are instantly shriveIed
up 1t is necessary to wet the weeds
in order to make them good electrical
conductors, SO the mowers wait until
after a rain.
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Mile Zoe Lafontaine she was belle of
Montreal, and as such she was wooed
and won by the handsome and vivaoious
though then somewhat obscure young
statesman who had just electrified the
Dominion by an eloquent speech in COM
mons on the Riel rebellion.
When as Mime. Wilfrid Laurier she
accompanied her husband to Ottawa,
she became at once one of the noted
beauties Of the capital, and invitations
20 the receptions at the Laurier home
were as much sought after as those to
the more elaborate functions given at
the governor generals house.
Nine. Laurier, like her husband, is a
devout Roman Catholic, but she is
broad minded and liberal in religious
matters and numbers her friends among
all faiths. Both she and her husband
have been very popular in the somewhat
artificial and snobbish society of Ottawa
ON account of their gentleness, refine
ment and native courtesy. Their home
is the quiet little village of Arthabaska,
Que. The house is quaint and old
and is set in the center of eight acres of
land. Around it are extensive gardens,
in which are cultivated a great many
varieties of flowers, for this is one Of
Nine. Laurier's pet hobbies. She has no
children, but is very fond of little ones.
and they are among her most numerous
visitors
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ELEPHANT ON IT'S HANDS.
Government Building Not Desired
by Atlanta.

Atlantic, July 13.-The ownership of
the building erected by the government
for the Cotton States and International
exposition is a matter of doubt.
It is general understood that the gov
eminent gave the building to the city
of Atlanta, but the city has never ia
ken possession and it may prove an ell
ephant on Atianta's hands.
The idea that Atlanta owns the struc-
ture probably originated in the fact
that in the recent general deficiency
bill there was a clause giving the build
ing to the city for military purposes.
Mr.. Charles A. Collier is the only man
to be found in Atlanta however, who
knows anything about the matter He
said yesterday that while he was in
Washington, over three weeks ago, in
reading over the general deficiency bill.
he came to a clause giving the building
to the city of Atlanta He did not go
into the matter any further, and that is
all he learned.
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ATWOOD FOR CONGRESS-.
He Will be Put Forward by the Dem
ocrats Against Broderick

LeavenwOrth, Kan, July 13.-"JOhn
H. Atwood will be nominated for con-
gress from the First Kansas district, -
said a prominent Democrat of this
city. Mr.. AtwOOd's record on silver
has been consistent, and in view Of
the fact that the state and national
conventions have now declared for the
white metal, and the important part
AIKEN by him in the national cOnven-
ton. and being the presidential nom
fnee's leading support in the Kansas
delegation, he is Iooksd upon as the
proper man to make the fight for De-
mOcracy in this district"
MI. Atwood has returned from Chicago
and it is expected that his friends will
at once urge him to make the race. If
he accepts, and the nomination is Civ
en- him, his campaign in the First dis
trict will prove the Hveliest it has had
for many years. He is a brilliant ora
tor and knows how to sway his audi
ence. AtWOOd's name and fame covers
not only the state of Kansas, but the
entire west IF elected he will be heard
from in the house.
Mr.. Atwood will receive the solid sup
port of the local Democracy, and will
carry Leavenworth county by a larger
vote than when he carried it as a can
didate for county attorney, and then
the majOrities ranged in the L, 900 mark.
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MR. ATwoop o. KANsAs.
He is Importuned by Mr. Bland Who
is Dicks Nephew.

St Louis, July 13.-The Globe says:
One of the incidents of the convention
involved John Atwood, a, LeaVenWOrth
deIega te-at-large from Kansas, and w.
T. Bland of AtchisOn, who is a nephew
of Richard P. Bland. Mr.. Bland of
Kansas is now a candidate for nOnina-
ton for congress in the First congress
sionaI district, and he was Of the Opin-
ion that the nomination of Uncle
Dick would aid him very much in his
coming fight. lie has been working
for the nomination of his uncle. He
looked after the state and district con-
ventions and also took an interest in
some work outside the state.
During the stampede TO Bryan MT.
Bland Of Kansas jumped into the con-
vention pit and made a rush for the
Kansas delegation He bounced upon
cation away from Bland He appealed
to him, and the two being well acQuaint-
ed, Atwood could see how it was that
he was earnest. There was a lively
scene, but Atwood carried on his plan
of throwing the delegation to Bryan.
1t is understood that there is not the
best Of feeling between Atwood and Mr..
Bland of Kansas.
This is looked upon as likely to break
intO"the' local situation, and it is not at
all certain that Leavenworth county
delegates will support Mr.. Bland of
Kansas for candidate for congress. Mr..
Bland of Kansas expressed the opinion
Saturday night that his uncle would re-
turn to congress-.
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WHY KANSAS CHANGED.
A Delegate Says They Were Afraid of
q SteVenson Boom.

Chicago, July 13.-A Kansas delegate
declared that the vote of his state was
changed from Bland to Bryan bfSause
of a Stevenson scare When asked to
explain, he said:
''StevensOn's name was being held in
the background, and we were afraid
that he would be fOisted onto us if we
didn't hustle a movement in another
direction. We didn't want him, be-
cause We believed him to be in sympa-
thy with the gold bugs. was sure
that if he developed strength enough,
New York and the other sound money
states would break silence and cast
their votes for him.
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A DOMINION BELLE
The Beautiful Wife of the New Premier
OF Canada.

Honors are crowding thick and fast
upon Nine. Lauricr, wife of the re
Gently successful Liberal leader of Can
ada. She is already experiencing some
thing of what it means to be one of the
first ladies in the Dominion, and now
we hear that she is soon to become Lady
Laurier. Few Canadian women are
more fitted to be the wife of premier
and sir knight than she
The consOrt of the new premier is a
tall, graceful woman of about 45, s.
striking example of that rare type of
French Canadian beauty which does not
fade with the advent Of middle age
Although her hair is somewhat silvered,
her cheeks show the delicate pink flush
Of the schoolgirl in perfect health. AS
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HOME FOR EX-sLAvEs.
A Former Slave Owners Bounty to
the Colored Race.

Charlotte. N. G., July 13.-Near Bluff
ton, s. c., there is an old plantation of
many acres which has belonged to one
family for generations, and on which
labOred several generations of slaves
before the civil war and negro freemen
since the war. 1t is known as the
kirk place, and 1T is soon to be convert
ed into home for aged and inf1rm
negroes.
Mrs. Emily Kirk Turner, the survfv-
ing owner OF the property, has an
nounced her intention of thus disposing
of the old family place
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KANSANS LIKE BRYAN.
Many Populists. Democrats and Free
Silver Republicans Pleased.

Cherokee, Kan, July 1S-The Demo-
Gratis of this city are rejoicing over the
nomination of Bryan. Saturday night
a ratification meeting was held, at
which a number of silver Republicans
and PopuHsts made speeches
Wichita, Kan, July 13.-The Popu-
lists and Democrats of this county rat
flied the nomination of Bryan and Sew
ell here Saturday night. The attend
ance was very large. Two PopuIist
delegates to the St. Louis convention
were among the speakers and they de-
clared out and out for Bryan and Sew
ell
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a Look Through South Missouri for
-Four Gents

The Kansas City. Fort Scott & Mem.
phfs Railroad Co. has just issued a
magnificent book Of sixty or more
photo engraved views of varied scene
~ in south Missouri From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen.
eral topography of that. highly favored
section that is now atlS9 citing the at
tention of home-seekerS and investors
book is SNAP Shots in S 9TH Mis-
souri," 1t will be mailed free upon re-
ceipt of postage, four cents. Address,
J. 2. LOCKWOOD,
kansas City, Mo.
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Virtually Admits That Finance
Is the Real Issue.
Declares FlatIy For the Pres
emit Gold Standard.
CALLS BAD NAMES.
Intimates That All Silver Men
Are Dishonest.
That Only Gold Standard Sup
pOrters Are Patriotic.

Canton, O., July 13-It was less than
an hour after adjournment of the Chi
cagO convention when the Thirty-sec-
Ond Ward Foraker club of Cleveland
arrived in Canton, 800 strong, with their
wives and daughters. They marched at
once to Governor McKinley's residence.
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TAMMANY MEN LOYAL.
They Unite in Repudiating the Idea
of Bolt.

New York, July 19.-The Tammany
delegates from Chicago have arrived
here.
Although inclined to be reticent the
Tammany men were not dfsheartened,
apparently. Congressman Sulzer re-
pudiated the idea of a bolt
The platform was not what we
wanted he said, but we have got to
stick by the party. There will be no
bolt in Tammany if I know anything
about it,
Congressman Mcclellan said: 1T is a
bad ticket and a bad platform. and I do
not see how Democrats can support it"
Henry D. PuTrey said emphatically
that Tammany would not bolt John
Sheehan said Tammany hall would
support the ticket. Beyond that he
would not talk"
Late Lunches are perfect when
Bremner's Saline, Saratoga Flakes are
used.
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M,KINLEY,S PASTOR.
The Canton Minister who Prsaehed Mesa
Timely Sermon.

Rev. Eugene P Edmonds, who has
come into some prominence as being
Major William McKinley's pastor, is a
youthful looking man and has quite 3
reputation in Ohio as a pulpit orator
He is in charge Of the First Methodist
Episcopal church Of Canton. to which
all the members Of the Mckinley FAM
lily living there belong Major McKin-
ley had been nominated for president
but two days when Pastor Edmonds
preached a sermon in which he talked
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was evidence in his look and manner
that he was not displeased, and there
was about him that air of confidence
ant eyes.
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PopuIist National Convention

At St. Louis, July 22d, tickets sold by
the Santa Fe Roulette home road
July 10, 20 and q, at one fare ($9-50) Tor
round trip.
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we can Iaunder ladies' shirtwaists to
suit the most critical customer Peer
less Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West
Eighth
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PnnnIist National Convention

At St. Louis, July 22d. tickets sold by
the Santa Fe Route-the home road
July 19, 20 and p, at one fare ts9.5O) for
round trip.
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July 13, IA, Is 16 and II, the Santa F'e
Will sell round trip tickets to Leaven-
worth at one and one-third fare.
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soUTHERN PAPERS ooMmENT.

Most of Them are Greatly Pleased
With the Nominations.
Raleigh, N c., July 13.-The News
ana Observer says: The nomination
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Notice of Application for Probate Of Will

State Of south Dakota, county OF Lakes.
In county court. In the matter Of the estate OF
William darlington, deceased. Notice OF ii
appointed for proving will, etc. The state OF
South Dakota sends greeting to Sarah Laring
ton, Crista Van Rosendale, Esther Rounds,
Alice d harrington, Susie A. darlington, Viii
liam j. Larngton and Edna A. Van Rosendale,
heirs next of KIN Of William darlington, deceas ed
Pursuant 10 al order of said court, made on the
sth day Of Dece mber, A D. ls96, notice is hereby
given that Thursday, the 3lst day of December
A. ID. 1896, AT O'Clock p. IN. of said day, at the
court room OF said court, at the city OF Madison,
in the county OF Lake, has been appointed as the
time and place for proving the viii OF said vii.
liam Lexington, deceased, aed for hearing the
application of Sarah darlington for the issuaECe
to her Of letters testamentary. when and where
any person Interested may appear and contest
the same.
Witness the Hon. j. II. Williamson, judge Of
the county court and the seal Of said court, this
sth day of December, A. ID. 1896, at his office Il
the city OF Madison, county OF Lake. state of
South Dakota.
J. Fl. WILLIAMSON,
Judge of fhe County Court.
d. d. HOLDRIDGE IL SON, r
Attorneys for Petitioner.
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Methods of q Gang Revealed.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec. 14.-The
killing of young Wolf by Station Agent
Benedict at Fairfax reveals the extent
and methods of the gang infesting Iowa
aud Johnson counties for years pas.
Crimes of every nature have been COM
mitted, and the local authorities were
unable to cope with the situation.
Search reveals that che dead man S
name was not Wolf, but Loescher. He
has sister in this city. 1t is believed
there is d fence for the gang in Cedar
RAPIDS.
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wa Oppose tonpers.

CLEVELAND, Dec. l4.--The Cleveland
delegates TO the annual convention of
the American Federation of Labor,
which Will meet n Cincinnati next
week, Will use their influence toward
the defeat for reelection of the preSi-
dent. Samuel GumperS. The cause
given is that Mr.. Gompers has so long
been at the head of the Federation that
he Is 100 conservative. whereas Occa-
siOns often arise calling tor aggressive
action.
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Pressure at the Earth's Center.

The philosophers who have figured on
the condition of things at the earth q
center give opinions which vary widely.
Some think that the earth's interior Ia
composed Of white hot molten matter.
Others are Of the opinion that the pres
sure 10 80 great that all substances have
been condensed beyond our powers Of
conception. DR.. Young goes 30 far as to
say that . block Of steel 10 feet square
would - pressed into . block only
feet $500 n taken 1000 miles below
the eiEt6's surface.
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st. Paul Union stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL Dec. IL.
HOGS-Market active and 90 higher
Quality good Range of prices, &. SO@
3.l5.
CATTLE-Ma steady. Good stuff
active: common slow. Good demand all
round and bulk sold early.
Sales ranged at $!.25 d2.75 for cows;
y. 500 800 for stockers; 81. 80 $500 for
heifers.
SHEEP-Steady. demand good. Lambs,
s. OO(d3 so; muttons, 81. .5O@3.O0.
Receipts: Hogs, 500; cattle, 100; sheep,
200; calves, 10.
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It's really tco had that SpaiA ftn''
trying t. t"nqucr Turkey Instead, q
Cuba. Iu"..:. ) ~ rs to be conquered.
and Spain has l., III trying long enough
to have I!c s"t!>.u,titn If conquering
something. It n.cuSo Pot.
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ST PETERSBURG, Dec 1.-THE Vest
nick FInaussen says that the winter
crops i'll the Southern provinces have
been greatly damaged by the drought.
1t is added that the eastern crops are in
Il satisfactory condition, and that those
of the western and northern provinces
are in a good condition.