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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-12-10
To Advertisers

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more Intelligent constituency The farmers Of he county
readers and thinkers and the advertiser can use these
traits to his pro for only to such people does printed
advertisement appeal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-12-10
New Subscribers

Are wanted and welcome We believe there ara
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who don't get it. We would be glad to have them
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-12-10
Our Advantages

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ale superior to other paper We are on the
know and tell Of the business in and around the court
house. Persons from all parts Of the county constantly
come and Our reporters always on the alert to in
terview these people, and the results are seen on our
The propretors give all their time and attention to the
paper besides employing large force Of composto who
attend to the mechanical processes and this is why in
neatness and completeness of makeup and matter the
PIONEER EXPRESS county newspaper has no sunerio,
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-12-10
Politically

The P1osEER ExpREss has always been steadfastl,
Republican and yet fair have been its political expires
SONS and that it counts among its subscriber
almost equal numbers Of the various political parties On,
opinions may Be- radical but are not rabid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Historic Trees in New York.

On West 159th street and st. Nicho.
las avenue, Washington Heights, stand
number OF remarks BILE trees. They
were formerly the grounds surround
ing the old Jumel mansion, which is
now known as Earle Cliff. They are
Egyptian cypress, and have history,
like everything pertaining to this re-.
markable mansion and its grounds.
They were sent as present to Napo-
leon Bonapsrte from the Sultan OF
Egypt as q gift Of honor. but arrived
in Havre, France, after the battle of
Waterloo. Stephen Jumel, who was
in France at the time, and personal
friend Of Napoleon, succeeded in gain
ing an audience with the Emperor the
night before he was banished to the
Island of ST. Helena Napoleon pre-
sented these trees to Jumel, who
brought them to America on the clipper
ship Eliza, which he had chartered
with the hope Of aiding Napoleon to
escape to this country. These trees,
when brought here, had their native
earth still clinging to their roots.
They were planted as described above,
where they fourished and grew to o
large size, spreading out their peculiar
branches wide over their adopted soil
"a mute reminder of the decay Of
empires as we'll as people. would
recommend that the park Commis
sioners remove them to Central Park,
as they ore probably the only ones in
country, and certainly none other with
such o unique history.-New York
Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
A Plea for Good Roads.

The marks of a long pedestrian tour
we're thick upon him.
He sat down to rest on the carriage
step in front of rural residence. The
proprietor happened to pass ard paus-
ed to look at the rather unsightly ad-
dition to the landscape which the
traveller made.
What are you doing in this part OF
the country" he asked.
"Walkin'," was the answer.
Haven't you any work?"
watkins as hard work as I know
of in this part of the world; up hill and
down holler; we climb a rock pile one
minute an land in a mud-hole the
next"
you ought to be ashamed of your
SELF"
~ amt altogether to blame for look
in this way. The roads ter blame fur
some of it"
81 was referring not to your appear
ance, but to your method of life. You
are man in middle life. Don't you
think it's about time you were mend
ing your low ways?"
Mister. did you ever go ter Sunday
school?"
"Of course"
do you remember hearin' bout it's
being good idea not ter bother bout
the mote in yer neighpor's eye tell ye
cast the beam from yer own?"
Il remember that lesson"
well, mister, when We talk ter me
bout mendin' my low ways, I'm will
lin ter listen respectful, cause 1 know
l amt perfect. But l can't help re-
markin', wethout meanin' offense, thet
my low ways don't need mendin' a
blessed bit more'n your highways do"
Detroit Free Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Dogs XIII a Dog.

A. C. Heffenger tells In the American
Field how an old fox hound was done
to death by the pack Of which 1t was
member. The hound was called Clay,
and was owned by N. Q. Pope, who kept
It in the White Oak Hill Kennel at Po-
land, Me. The dog was prize taker,
and always got place when 1t ran IN
the annual trials of the Brunswick Fur
Club. After the annual hunt at Bruns-
wick, Me-, in which Clay proved better
than all the younger hounds, the dog
was taken back to Poland and put
in the yard. with the rest Of the pack.
McGregor, keeper of the hounds, heard
a row in the yard, and coming down,
found that the pack had pitched upon
the champion hound and killed 1t by
chewing its throat and chest. Wolves
have been known to kill their fellows
In a similar manner. A wolf showing
signs of pain is set upon and killed by
its comrades. A male fox, when 1t
finds a female fox in trap, attacks
and kills it. A cow, believing with
pain, is set upon by the herd aud gored
to death. Whether the attacks are to
aid the one in pain or not is not known
by students of natural history.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
WOMAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT. LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
pREssMAKINa AN ART,

Writing on the subject of practical
dressmaking in the Woman's Home
Companion, Mary Katharine Howard
says:
"The day has come when dress.
makers can and do look upon their
calling as profession that commands
respect. They are now, rightiully
termed artists, and are just as much
entitled to the name of artist as the
men and women who create life-l,ke
statues from marble, or who with pen
Gil and colors reproduce nature with
master strokes, providing she does the
work conscientiously, with careful
thought and study, with always re-
gard for the eternal fitness of things.
No class Of women anywhere has ac-
complished as much and made as mnch
progress with SO little help as have the
dressmakers. Artists, doctors, law
yers and people in oil professions have
recourse to libraries whose shelves are
filled with books containing valuable
information and assistance in their
line, but there is curious dearth OF
literature on subjects useful to either
the professional or amateur dress
maker. While we have many Amerl-
can and foreign fashion journals suf-
ficiently versatileAnd fetching in their
styles of fabric and details OF cut in
dress, there is nothing to tell how to
out, fit, baste and sew, or the why's
and wherefores of doing certain things
in certain ways to obtain the best re.
suits. Dressmallers are prone to sell.
fishness, and keep good points they
may discover in their line to them
selves, while in other professions more
liberality is shown in this particular,
and new ideas are published and spread
broadcast for the good of all inter ested
in the same line of thought and study.
Until this narrow-mindedness is over
come, and dressmakers become more
altruistic, they will labor to a dlsad-
vantage. Many women who have
talent for creating handsome, stylish
and well fitting gowns are denied the
opportunity of showing their ability
in this line, all for the want of oppor.
tunity to educate their propensities,
and friendly, sympathetic hand OF
encouragement from those whose
knowledge is sufficient to lead the less
fortunate. Dressmaking, when not
PROF erly understood, means the hardest
and most wearing drudgery in which
woman can engage. But properly
studied, and practiced accordingly. is
made comparatively easy and very re-
muneratiye."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
FASHION NOTES.

Red still promises to be the favorite
color of spring.
Buckles six inches wide, and bent to
fit the figure, are used for the backs
of ribbon belts.
A gorgeous hatpin is often the only
touch of color on the fashionable
chspeau of the season.
A charming hat has q moderately
wide brim, which is rolled high at one
side. Against the rolled-up portion IL
u large rosctte OF crepon. The trim
ming is of loops and ends OF crepou
over net foundation, and band OF
feather trimming that passes from the
rolled-up side around the crown to the
back, and is there attached to wire,
and forms m end standing uprish!
behind large loops.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Oueerest Town in England.

The most curious town in England
is Northwich. There is not straight
street, nor, in fact, straight house
IN the place; every part Of 1t has the
appearance of having recently suffered
from the visitation OF an earthquake.
Northwich, as everyone knows, is
the centre OF the salt industry. On
nearly all sides Of the town are big
salt works, with their engines pump
ing hundreds of thousands of gallons
of brine every week.
At depth of some 200 or 800 feet
are immense subterranean lakes OF
brine, and as the contents OF these are
pumped and pumped away the upper
crust of earth is correspondingly
weakened, and the result is an occa-
sional subsistence.
These subsidences have "pulling"
effect on the nearest buildings, which
are drawn call ways, giving the town
an upside down appearance. Answers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Born With Hide Reversed.

Thomas Mckinney, farmer living
in the town OF Union, N. Y, has
curiosity that would prove attractive
for any mu-eum. Last Wednesday
bis COW gave birth to calf which had
three legs behind AMI one in front,
the single limb being of unusual size,
and tapering down from the breast.
The skin of the animal was smooth,
without sign of hair. 1t lived only
short time, and on being dlssectei it
was found that the under side OF the
skin was covered with o fine downy fur,
the hide having the appearance OF be.
ing wrong side out. Mr.. Mckinney
will have the animal stuffed. New
York Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
A SIlreHd Rat.

A rat was recently caught alive on
board British naval vessel in trap,
and the beast was thrown from the
trap into the water without being
killed. A large gull that was follow
ing IN the wake OF the ship to pick up
scraps OF food thrown overheard by
the steward stopped several times, en-
deavoring to pick the rat up.
Once the bird got too close.to the
rats jaws and the beast grabbed it by
the neck. After short fight, the rat
succeeded in killing the bird. When
the gull was dead the rat scrambled
upon the birds body, and, hosting
one wing as sail, and using the other
as rudder succeeded in steering for
the shore.
Whether the rat reached shore or
not is question, since the ship soon
got out of sight OF he skipper and Its
craft. Weekly Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Stalking a Deer on the leo.

We had gone up in the great hay
near the head of the lake, when the
boys and dogs, rummaging around the
woods and along the shore, started a
deer and chased 1t onto the ice, and
we had the most exciting chase iDi-
mediately after / ever took part In.
We did not harm the animal, and had
we wished to do so we couldn't, for
there wasn't gun in the crowd; but we
made him make the effort OF his LIE
before he broke the trocha we built
around him and got away. When we
sighted him he was making straight
across the bay, which is FIVE miles wide,
and the Ice was SO slippery that he
could not make anything like the
usual time of his when they throw
their souls into their heels, and scatter
miles behind them with an easy indif-
ference most beautiful to witness.
We played wolf on him. "Doc."
Spalding, who was riding the ice BIZ
cycle, shot straight ahead, and very
soon passed him, and forced him to
turn, and when he did turn there was
9. ring of skaters all around him, and
for an hour he played with us very
much as a four-legged animal might.
We got him running IN circle, but
we were unable to catch him, for every
time any one tried it, that venture
some individual either failed to get
hold on him, or, succeeding, was hurled
as from a catapult along the Ice, TO
the great delight Of all the rest. 1t
was the merriest skating party ever
witnessed, although the deer might not
have seen much matter for merriment
in 1t.
But he was perfectly safe. unless his
wind played out before ours did, OF
which the event proved there was small
danger. One wing of the circular
trocha we had formed in the line got
out of breath and slowed up, gap was
formed in the line, and the deer went
through it like fash, and the last we
saw of him was hull down." and go
ing as merrily as If freshly started
Minneapolis Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
A Bad Case Quickly Cured.
Eron, he Commercial, Bdnqor, lle.

From, the Commercial, Bangor, lie.
We publish the letter of Mr. II. ]. Gran
dlemire, in full. just as 1t came In, Us 1t Is
interesting.
Dear Sirs:-I send this solely that others
may know what DR.. Williams Pink Pills did
for me and my kidneys, and to make 1t OF
more effect send 1t In affidavit form:
STATE OF MAIZE, ca
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON.
II. J. Crandlemire, Of Vanceboro, Maine,
being duly sworn deposes and gays:
"Two years or more ago was attacked
with kidney trouble which gave me violent
pain, and pecessItated my urinatinR every
few minutes. Then had times OF no control
over my water, and this made things unbear-
able. The pain at these times was inde.
scribable, and nothing gave me any relief
until I was led to try Dr.. Williams PINK
Pills. The first bcx helped me, and by tho
time had taken my second was absolutely
and completely cured. This was two years
ago, and since then have had no return Oh
the trouble, and have no hesitation OF
doubt In expressing that owe my recovery
to Pink Pills. 4,
fSigned) "H. ]. CRAsDLEMIRE.
Personally appeared before me this lStn
day OF August. 1895, d. J. Crandlemire, and
made oath that the above statement was true
ELISHA T. HoLBRooE, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, In con.
densed form, all the elements necessary 10
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also Q
specific for troubles pecular;o females, such
us suppresslons, Irregularities and all forms
OF weakness. They build up the blood, and
restore he glow OF health to pale and sallow
cheeks. In men they affect q radical cure
In all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excesses OF whatever nature. PINK
Pills are sold In boxes (never In loose buikl
at so cents n box or six boxes for $3.50, ana
may be had OF all druggists, or direct by
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady. n. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Reason should direct and appetite
obeY.-Cicero.
To open the gates OF Paradise two
must turn the key.-E. s. O'Connor.
The les1 dignitya man has the more
he asserts it.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Az egotist is man who believes
exactly opposite to what you do
Floriday Times-Union.
We shall be more apt to "know each
other there" if we do not forget each
other here.-Ram's Horn.
Next to the pleasure of admiring the
woman we love is that OF seeing her
admired by others. -Balzac.
Misunderstanding and neglect oc-
casion more mischief in this world
than even malice and wickedness.-
Goethe.
To be stupid when inclined and dull
when you wish is o boon that only
goes with high friendship
Philistine.
1t is curious that one should take
the trouble to file bill; filing a bill
does not reduce it in size.--Boston
Transcript.
a man con make q resolution te DO
strictly truthful and stand some show
of keeping it SO long as he meets on
woman. .-Atchison Globe.
I have sped much land and SEQ, on /
mingled with much people, but never
yet could find o spot unsunned by
human kindness. .-Tupper.
One hour spent in solitude, in strug.
gle with and victory over q single
bosom sin, is worth more, even intel
lectually, than years study.-Cole-
ridge.
Pluck out of suffering the glory that
is shut up IN it; and may it be said OF
each one of you, "Because OF the Joy
set before him he endured the cross. "
-Wilfred Monod.
Resignation is not passive and un-
aspiring content with life and the
world as they are, but it is faithful
acceptance of Gods sovereignty, and
Gods purpose, and Gods method
Philip Moxom.
Suffering is an accident. 1t does
not matter whether you and I suffer.
ssNos enjoyment and not sorrow" is
our life, not sorrow any more than en-.
ioyment, but obedience and duty. If
duty brings sorrow letit bring sorrow.
Phillips Brooks.
Let us ever remember that he who
lives for self aud self alone is failure,
whilst he who renders honest, loving
service to his fellows, though he be
poor and an outcast, unhonored and
unsung, is to oil eternity a noble suc'
cess.-J. Leonard Levy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14

bankrupt at IN unexpected crisls III
the financial world, the double shock
seemed more than she could bear.
Fer time it paralyzed her energies,
but when at last the dread question,
What should che do? was put before
her in all its unvarnished plainness.
pride and her own strength OF will
came to her rescue, and she answered,
brushing the tears from her bright
eyes and holding erect the regal head:
Anything rather than live depen-
dent upon others. I will work.
Then, when the weary days merged
into weeks and months, and she finally
sought and obtained position as
governess in Mrs. Elwood's family,
and bade farewell to her old home,
where she had spent 80 many happy
hours to enter upon the threshold of
her new life, it seemed as though a
hand of iron had grasped her heart and
olutched it in wise. She lived two
lives-an outer life, in which her sweet
voice never wavered, and where she
wore smile whose hollowness the
children, her little charges, could not
tathom; and an inner life, which
sometimes grew to such agony that
almost it betrayed ber; but the tears
rarely rose beyond the founsain-head.
And though at times the crown OF
thorns she daily wore pressed hard
upon the tired young brow, she car
ried it unliinchingly. At first, as the
days brought each their fresh burden
and every hour seemed to give birth
to some new and harder duty, hope,
unbidden, shone ever through the
darkest clouds that Douglas Rallings
would release her ere her thralldom
became unbearable. In bygone days,
though no positive engagement bound
them, his words, his every act were
Enthusiastically the words and acts OF q
lover. at her fathers death she had
heard nothing from him, but each day
some fragrant flowers had been sent
her, which she felt assured could come
only from him.
Then followed the announcement Of
her loss of fortune, ana from that day
she had heard nothing of the recreant
eevA the rnws which caro- - taT
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-14
Observation-Disclosures
Mrs. ELwooD'S GOvERNESS5 8
BY JENNY WREN.
I1nnrTlIlI1IlI1r1I1IlIlIllII

she has learned so well-he asked her
once more to let him be her friend.
cat least, Edith, let me explain"
"Explaiu, Mr.. Rallings? / cannot
understand. sir, what explanation is
necessary. Allow me to assure you I
consider none due me"
This is all that passed between them
until one morning, when Mrs. Elwood
has given her holiday and she has
taken advantage of it for quiet walk,
she hears behind her quick tread,
and in another moment MIR. Rallings
had accosted her.
.'This is a most unexpected pleas.
ure, Miss Edith. Will you allow me
to join you?"
"l came out. Mr.. Rallings, to be
alone, and I should prefer it."
edith, listen to me; 1 must speak.
Why do you avoid me? When 1 left
this country for Europe I wrote you a
little note, explaining why ! was called
away, leaving you my address and
begging you to write to me. No letter
reached me, and on my return / heard
of your added misfortunes. I could
hear nothing more. When found
you at last, SO bravely earning your
own support. it gave me new respect
for you. I know full we'll how little
worthy l am to ask favor at your
hand, but at least let me try to win
back some of the friendly feeling I feel
assured you once gave ME"
"That I will not deny, Mr.. Rallings
nor will I deny that. for time. ]
missed my friend; but I have SO
schooled myself that that feeling has
grown into callousness. The rose,
once blighted, cannot reblossom; the
heart once trampled upon bears the
cruel impress forever. have learned
at least contentment, and let me beg
that this shall be our last interview. "
"Have you indeed grown so hard,
Edith? When I knew that you had
lost everything, and was dependent
solely upon the labor of your own
brain and hands, I longed, darling,
oh. SO earnestly, to say to you: Come
to me. Let me share your burden, OF
tighten it all l can.' You have judged
me cruelty, Edith. 1 am not SO base
as you imagine. I have enough for
both. Let me try to win back at least
little of the old feeling, with the
hope that at later day I may plead
with you to be my wife.
For moment Edith wavered. There
was ring of truth in his words she