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premc court. OF ,i1o combine, two re-
side in New York. one in Boston. one in
Philadelphia, and one in Chicago
Rotten! Disastrolls!! Scandalous!!

At the Christmas entertainment in
| Lincoln town, a paper was read that
| cast many slurs on several OF the towns
people. 1t was very newsy affair and
would have been better unread
Considering the season of the year it
was indeed, very newsy sheet, but the
hard blizzards detained many at home
and thus they were not honorcd by hear
ing it read.
1t commented quite freely on the
severity of the weather, and the general
GOOD times that Lincoln folks were en-
loving, considering present surroundings.
1t contained quite lengthy article on
society ana society rcople
1t also spoke quite freely Of oh maids,
and old bachelors. and match making.
In fact is said too much on this subject
1t commented. great deal Oh the
styles and fashions OF tho day.
lt.predicted humorous marriages the
coming season. Many severe earth
quakes, and upheavles of the earth, and
nuae dark spots on the sun, and total
eclipse Of the moon lasting forty days
But It devoted too much space to evil
gossip ana vile slander to it's fellow
beings.
It's writer is somewhat Of humor;st,
having at ono time been in the employ
Of the Detroit Free Press, or some other
large eastern Journal of Il similar nature;
but was fired bodily. on account OF using
too much bad whiskey, pigs feet, and
limberger cheese.
am sorry to be forced to comment
upon tho contents OF this dirty. sandor.
Gus sheet; Or to have this appear in the
colums OF any respectable newspaper;
but as am one F,,'ks yss SO unfortunate
| as to have my feelings isorely hurt by an
| article that appeared in it, I feel duty
bound to persue this method in making
a defence through the colums OF tho
worthy and high esteemed country press.
OF course feel that a great injustice
! has been done to me and several others.
| A dirty, filthy, slur cast on our charec-
tors, that is unbccomming. and uncalled
for. But we hope to out live it, and so
live-in the future that our chractors
| will be unqueatiable, and our acts justi-
fed anloung men.
We can say but shame to the poor
ignorent wretch that would give vent to
such vile thoughts.
this attack, and will say that / am sorry
resort to such a method.
feel satisfied that if.the circumstan-
ccs and conditions surrounding this mat
ter were known, it would be heartily in
orsed by all.
However believe that the author or
authors, have done more harm to them
selves than to anyone else, and have left
an indclible stain upon their characters
that will go on. and on, and on. Down
through the endless ages of eternity
till lifos last hour shall have fed-till
mother earth shall cease to ROLAND time
shall be no more.
A Crr1zr,N m, Hons
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fIckinEey's inaugural.

Prcsincnt McKinley's heart was in the
right place when he wrote the following
concerning the big inaugural ball:
Canton, January %, ,lS97.-Inaugura
Committee. Washington, D. c. Gentle
men: 1t has como to my knowledge
that you propose to expcnd something
like $50 OCO for what is known as the in
augural ball, to be held on tho evening
following my inauguration. While 1
appreciate fully the spirit that has
prompted you to project q ceremonial of
of such magnitude, allow me to cay,
with the sincere hope that I will not be
misunderstood, that it is unbearable for
me to think of such vast amount of
money being devoted to no more sub
stantial purpose than displan and plea
sure when there are millions of our
brethren throughout the world actually
suffering starving. dying from the lack
of food, clothing, shelter and medical at
tcntion. beg Of YOU. then, if your de-
sire is to arrange an observance Of in.
auguration day that will be we'll pleasing
to me, ant! give imprcssiyencss to tho
event. that you abandon your prcten-
tions plans for the ball, and, with the
approval OF the citizens who have sub.
scribed the money devote $4,000 to the
organized alleviation Of wretchedness in
the great tiles OF tho United States,
$4,000 to provide food and shelter for
prosecuted Armcnians of Turkey, and
$4,000 to relieve the horrors of plague
and famine in India. Hoping that you
will share my views of the manner in
which the funds can be applied with the
most gratifying suits to our people and
with the greatest credit to our impulses
as Christian nation. l seriously and
earnestly solicit your participation in
this act OF sacrifice and self forgetfulness.
I am, gentlemen. yours very cordially.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
a later message says:
Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 31.--:i special
from Canton says tho letter purported to
have been written by President Elect
Mckinley. recommending the inaugural
ball be abandoned and the funds for
that purpose be devoted to charity, is Il
clumsy forgery. The letter is believed
! to have been concocted in Washington.
but the purpose Of the forgery is not
| clear, for the reason that no fund is
raised for the inaugural hall. the expense
of that function heing met from the pro
ceeds Of the sale of tickets. An investi-
CATION is being quietly conducted by
some of Mr. McKinley's friends, though
no is not Interesting himself in the mat
ter. and if the forger is found he will be
exposed if not punished,
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The divorce mills Of North Dakota are
liable to be running on only half time
ere long; for the want of more grist
The decision of Judge Russell, of New
York. in the famous MCGOWAN case. is
stirring up matters at lively rate Just
now, and the end is not yet. A telegram
from Washington, D. c., dated Feb 4.
says:
"The supreme court of the United
States may ultimately be called upon to
declare concerning the validity of the
divorces that have been ground out bv
the judicial mills in the Dakotas and
Oklahoma, and should that august
tribunal decide that these divorces are
invalid and of no legal effect, there will
be such an aggregation Of domestic
shakings up as probably no country in
the world has ever witnessed.
Women who now regard themselves as
wives will realize that they have been
living for greater or lesser period un-
der conditions not sanctioned by the
law; husbands will find themselves in
tho same predicament. while the number
OF children who will thus bo branded
cannot be estimated.
The decision of Judge Russell of the
NCW 1Oih tOuilS III INC now famous
MCGOWAN case, and in which be holds
that neither the wife nor husband can
| acquire temporary residence in foreign
| state for the purpose OF securing di.
| vorce. has, in the opinion of eminent
lawyers, laid tho groundwork for the
overthrow of the entire foreign divorce
| system.
The case is now pending in the New
York court OF appeals, but whatever may
be the decision it has been definitely ar
| ranged that the matter shall be carried
up to the United States supreme court
for definite and final adjudication Of
| the questions involved.
To this end it is stated five husbands
who have been victims of Dakota do
crees. have subscribed $4,000 each to ;
fund for taking the appeal to the su
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Treasurer's Report.

| Report of tho Treasurer of MelrOSo School
District No. lG, county of Steele. state of Nvrth
iakota. for the Year beginning January +. A. D.
1896, and ending December 81. l. d. 1906
RECEIPTS:
Cash on hand at beginning of school
year. January I. AID 1876. Ii 81,
Amount received during the year from
superintendent of state tuition fund 14U 5ti
| From interest and income
FROM ' fines, taxes etc. 7S 7 iiS iiSS
Amount received during the year from
taxes levied by the district school
board. inciudnC amount OF outstand.
ing warrants redeemed or indOrsed
Dy county treasurer In collection of
Amounts received during tho year from e''' '4
From Hope ii ie ,ret for iul. ~ ."
Fr m ai,ersdet' district d;i:li:t.ffi:' for % 20
Total receipts for tie year, including
cnsh on hand at begnni,g ........... LOS, u
EXPENDITURES:
Amount paid during he year for school
house. sites and furniture. ..S G2 IL
Amount paid during he year for an
paratuS. fixtures. etc. Two lntern;l-
tlonat dictionaries al 1! holders 20 0O
Amount paid curing he year for leach
tnsnt e,s, wages 4sa:; = 5a5 90
ces and expenses 0i school officers. 81, GO
Amount Paid d'rins, the year Tor inter-
est on bonds and exchange. ....... st; ~
Amount paid daring the year for Incl
dental EXPENSE e'...........,. t,1 40
FOR Interest on warrants 5 = 5H ""
For fuel, books. crayOn,
eracersnnu etc......., GS II
Total expenditures during the ,ear.... s1s al
Cash On hand at the close of the ytal
I, december n. ls.ni.:.. :. ,..... $50 80
Grand total. expenditures ard cash on
hand to balance above total receipts 1,O7B 81
RELATING TO BONDS:
Bonded Indebtedness:
First ISSUE. e...........S 200 90
Second issue ........, 700 90
Total amount of bo!ds issued uD to
dat, GATE lncl.ding XII iormrr wears $ l,40O 90
eonds DO, sold up p to o date ;....., . 1,4O7 90
I'd. date ;:.:::;;. :...:.;:..;. -: 700 90
@ ls9f:: ::. .....';; :...'; ~ 200 90
now outstanding. G..................... 8per cts
| State Of North I'akota,
County of Steele, ss
Melrose School Dist No. lf
| DO so!emnly swca: that the within is true
anu correct report OF all moneys comirg into my
hands as School Treasurer
WALTER SWANSON
Treasurer OF Me!rOse school district No 1G,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
dag OF January 4. ID. 1897.
W. q. WUITE.
President Of School Board
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

W. L: Straub has bought the Grand
FORKS News. and will conduct it as a
weekly for the present His ability as a
newspaper man is established and it
pictures cut any figure, tho News will be
d, hummer.
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Report o! the Treasurer OF Glendale School
District No. 9. county Of Steele. state of North
Dakota for the year beginning January | 4. D.
1895. and ending December 81. a. ID. 1896.
RECEIPTS:
Cash or hand at beginning OF school
year. January |. a. d. lS16 ......... $; 51i :}i
Amount received during the year from
apportionment OF state Tuition
Fro From interest and in ''
From e""S ines, ,'i''S taxes i sic . 24't 5M & q
Amount received during the year rom
taxes levied by the District Schonl
Board. including amount Of out
standing warrants redeemed or Ill
dorsed by county Treasurer in col
lection OF taxes. ............. $50 IL
Total receipts for the year including
cash on hand at beginning. 1.503 02
EXPENDITURES:
Amount paid during the year for school
house Hites and furniture. .......... 525 90
teachers wages ;.... -. COG 90
vlres and expenses Of school officers 10 90
Amount paid during the year for incl
dental expenses. ................ 10 6B
Amount paid during the year for pur.
poses not before mentioned ....... 25 IL
Total exDendit" res during the year.. 1855 II
December 81, 1886. ........:.... ISL IS
Grand total expenditures and cash on
hand, to balance above total receipts 1,50S %
State Of North Dakota
County OF Steele, e.
Ederdale School District No. 81.
do s0emnly swear that the within Is true
and correct report OF Ill moneys coming into my
hands AS school treasurer.
Treasurer OF Fdehdale scho,l district NO.Q
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF January a; p,,, D lS!T M
Justist of the Peace.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

The elegant state house at Harrisburg,
Pa. was entirely consumed by fire last
Friday. All of the states valuable re-
'ords. that can never be replaced. were
;otal'y destroyed. The building was an
nd land mark, and cost Sl,5OOOOO. 1t
will be replaced Immediately.
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State Of North i!akOta,

State OF North i!akOta,
County Of Steele. S5.
Edenda!e School District No. q. !
school board Of Edendale school district No. a
and compared with statement from the COUNTY
Treasurer showing funds paid the School Treas
urer during the year. and he'll! by him as v0uch
ers for the payment OF school moneys. and with
the tax receipts issued by the County Treasurer
The report is found to be true and correct III
every particular and Is hereby approved this 1911
day OF Jarluarp. A. d. 1897
By order of the District School Board:
X. S. SUILASD,
President.
Attest: ". II. DENNIS. District Clerk
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

editor J. \. Porter. of the Hartford,
Conn Evening Post, will be President
Nchinlev's private secretary. Nc knew
where to get good man. when ho Sc.
'"cted newspaper man.
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Notice For Publication

= AND OFrICr at Fargo N D.. Feby !. 1897.
/ i Notice is herebr given that tho following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and that
said proof viii be made before the register and
receiver at Fargo Y. D., on Match ~, 1897, vts:
ULYSSES f. CURRY.
RI. f. No 1892 for the southeast quarter see. 4,
twp. 143n z 55w.
lie names thr following witnesses to prove his
continuou, residence upon and cultivation 81
said land viz:
Chas. II. Williams. VIM. Orsar. Go,l King, Of
Colgate, N. D.. l.. B, Hrnnn Of Page. N. D.
\ L. SUNDERHAUF,
Register,
list pub Feb l.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Al Bismarck another attempt is being
made to abolish the Office of irrigation
ND forestry. but it will probably fall
through itself, as the story is an old one,
being told many, many times before.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

At the big inaugural ball President
Mckinley very modestly requests that
here be no wine. beer. whiskey or other
intoxicating liquors GU hand. Probably
ilc is afraid he might indulge too freely
md get noisy.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Senator Haggart. OF Cass. is working
hard for the resubmission bill again,
having petition in circulation from
Fargo alone, with several thousand
signatures; but as usual, it will sleep
he sleep OF the blessed; never waking
up in time to become law-not in
North Dakota.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Senator RonrlIe. of Ransom county
has introduced bill reducing the salar
les OF the railroad commissioners from
The present figure $4,000 to $500, and
cutting the secretary Of the board, down
10 500. This reduction would save the
state about $4,000 annually, he claims
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Grant Brambel, the Sleepy Eye,
Mimi. inventor. who set the mechanical
world crazy a couple monthe ago, over q
rotary engine that he claimed to patent.
is now said to be a fake. He claimed to
have sold his rights to English capital
lists for sG,O00,0G0. but the Minneapolis
Times got after him and he can't prove
it. He is believed to be a fraud.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

1t now looks like North Dakota will at
last. soon receive some revenue from the
sleeping cars and express offices through.
out the state. The previous Legislative
assemblies were always going to do
something, but as yet never have. It is
now proposed that every sleeping car on
all lines OF railways within the state.
shall pay tax of sl00, and every express
Office from S. to $50, according to the
amount of business tlono.
This ls move in tho right direction
and should have been inforced years ago
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Governor Briggs has appointed W. G.
Badger oil inspector and H. A. Langlie
state bank examiner,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

j. 0. Smith, of Casselton, is the new
clerk OF the senate at Bismarck, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death Of Hon.
j. T.. Gill.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

st. Valentines day comes on Sunday
this year. Get your ugly pictures, ready
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State OF NOItn Daknta

County of Steele So.
MeltOSe School Dist. No. tr
The within repnrt has been cxnmned by the
president Of school board of Mcrose school
district No. H. and compared with
Il sthlemnrt from the County Treas.
urer showing funds paid the school treasurer
during the year and with tie warrants OF the dis
trict school board presented o and paid by the
school treasurer during the year, and held by him
as vouchers for the payment OF school MONEYS
and with the tax receipts Issued by the County
Treasurer
The report Ia found to be true and correct In
every particular and Is hereby approved this 18th
dny Of January 4. u. 1897.
by order OF the District School Board
". U. WHITE
President.
Attest: j. A. WRITE District Clerk
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

At Washington, tho senate is having
a tusele with the Loud bill governing
second class mail matter in the U. S.
mails. The bill is without doubt just
what is needed to protect the honest
newspaper men. Our laws at present
are a little loose on that point, and too
many frandulant dime-novel printers OF
the large cities, are tillin. the mails with
much matter, through misrcprescnta-
ton, and the honest, hard working coun
try editor will sooner or later have to
suffer. as the rate will undoubtedly b
raised on that class OF mail The bill
passed the house on January G. and we
hope to see it pass the senate as easy.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

And now they are again talking about
moving the capitol from Bismarck to
Fargo. Better make it Tower CITY.
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Official Newspaper Of Steele
County, and Town Of Hope

Entered ut the postoflice In Hope North Da-
Sota. as seeand class mail matter.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Three "eeks, or just 81 more days, Of
Grover Cleveland and his administra-
ton.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Another attempt is being made to par
don the Younger Brothers from their
life sentence at Saltwater, MINI.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Hawks anti foot ball bill was showed
under, and Hawk given the laugh
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1897-02-11

Three weeks from today VIM. McKin.
ley will he installed president of these
United States.
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OH, pin&teer.
BY CHAS. l.. ALLEN.

Subscription si.oo Per Year.
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Treasurer's Report,

Attest: J. A. WRITE District Clerk.
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Report OF the Treasurer OF Glendale School
District No. 8. county Of Steele. state Of North
Dakota, for the year beginning January 4. D.
1895. and ending December 81. a. ID. 1896.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26
AFTER THE REpArERs,

The Federal Grand Jury at New
odeaus Lau has dipped its oars
Into the muddy wdtrrot the Texas
n Pacific railroad, aud Indicted 10
3 fhofne general manager aud ~,
s sargeat general freight agent
ter giving rebates uR cotton shiB
menls 60 one firm, discriminating
over ADl olhrm The New Orleans
Times Democrat baa thR 90 SAY
about the matter
"fwo Of The leading officials Of
the Texas q Pacific Railroad SONS
pahy were Indicted for violations Of
the interstate commerce regula-
ilous They wercproeecdcd against,
not In their onl1Ihl capacity but as
the agents aud authorized repre-
sentaiiyes Of The railroad company,
The charges IL that the road enter
ed lnl0 an agreement with a Texas
cotton atm, whereby they we're al
lowed a rebate uf hftaun cents a
bale IA transportation charges less
than allowed 10 other hrms IN the
cotton busiuess
The onlolaln Indicted wpr Mt H.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY,

One small bottle Of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blads
der troubles, removes gravel cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
aud lame backs, rheumatism and
all Irregularities Of the kIdneys aud
bladder In both men aud women,
Regulates bladder trouble In chill
dren, If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of
e. 90 One small bottle Is two
months treatment aud will cure
any case above mentioned n W,
Han, sole manufacturer = O box
2lS, Waco, Texas. For aale by Q Q
DreHgle, FeSarkana, Texas,
Groesbeek, Ten Sept 2s, 1896,
This Is to certify that have been
cured Of kidney aud bladder trouble
with one bottle of HALLS Great
Dstoyery, aud can fullyrrtommcud
II to the public, j, w. 'ruoNpsoN
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26

The friends of H. Williams, the
brilliant Fort Smith editor are
pushing him lof clerk of the United
States Court 40 Fort Smith, now
Nlled hy General stephen Wheeler
on all men Ia Arkansas who are
Justly entitled 90 the position,
"Rahey' Williams numbers among
the first He has devoted his enc
tire life work 60 the cause OF the
people aud Democracy without rcs
ward or promise of reward Come
mertIRl Appeal
We most heartily endorse allsaid
Ia the above, and hope our friend
will be successful Ia getting the toys
uicd place
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26
BERT8 NuW 1N BHLE.

s, Thornc, third yice'president and
general manager aud u, S, Sar-
gent, general freight agent Of the
company, both Of Dallas, Texas,
The 0rm In whose favor 1t is charg-
ed that the road Disseminated In
that of Martin Wise n Fitahugh,
The net amount Of the rebate Is
$4,000 The penalty II a conyic.
ton is secured, IS two years imprls'
onmcnt, a fine of $1,000, or both at
the discretion Of the court. The
firm Of Martin, Wise n Fltzhugh Ii
also subject to indictments on the
same charge, aud Is liable to the
same penalty ON conviction"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26

II seems a little Inconsistent, Just
Ia little lora man TO talk aud write
about national honor and honesty,
aud individual honor aud honesty,
aud then swludle the government
outragoously ON armor plates Vet
that h what CaruegIo'hlH done aud
Ia doing EN
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26

A band of pltkpoekch follow
Bryan around TO ply their uclar'
Gus business, Tie or hs manager
oould make some reputation, andal
the same time create a sensation,
by employing half a dozen detcer
Ives 10 catch them,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26
IN OLnEN TIMES

People overlooked the Importance
Of permanently beneficial effects,
aud were satis6edwith transient &C.
tionj but now that 1t is generally
known that Syrup of Figs will per-
manenty overcome habitual consti.
patton well informed people will not
buy other laxatives, which act fora
time, but finally injure the system,
The attraction at the Chic Opera
next Thursday evening will be Lin.
coin j, Carter's scenic melodrama,
'The Fast Mall 1t has been one
Of the gretest successes known to
the stage for years, It has a story
Of thrilling interest, and the scenic
and other mechanical effects are
said TO be marvellous, There Is q
representation of an engine room
on Mississippi steamboat, with
the furnaces under the boilers In
active operation A very realistic
train Of cars shoots across the stage
and the Niagara Falls scene Is one
OF most elaborate aud daring things
ever undertaken In the drama, 1t
Is described aa a beautiful vivid and
aud accurate representation OF
that stupendOus marvel Of nature,
The Falls are shown by moonlight,
with the roaring and plungIng wa
ters, and the mIsts that rises from
the seethIng current One Of the
most prominent Of the plays lea-
lures is the complete freight train
Io( fourteen cars, with an ilumInat,
cd eaboose, drawn by a practical
locomotive The play Itself has
thrilling situations IN abundance,
plenty Of humor to tighten les tone
and give It an agreeable flavor
throughout, Seats are now on sale,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26

Darwin h said TO have believed
that the Orst man was careless
old ape who Lost bIs tall ina print
tive sawmil Hence The hattncycd
maxim, Never monkey with a buzz
rnw
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26

A bll has been introduced In the
Legislature prohibiting the making
Of any contract for the payment OF
money In any other currency than
the general legal tender
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-26

Two or three book publishing
firms were preparing to pirate W.
j Byaus new book "rho First
Battle, but he very promptly enc
Joined them from doing 40.