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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03
PoPu11sTs AND WHEAT.

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Populistic editors still warn" people
that the evidences of prosperity and par
ticularly the price Of wheat have nothing
to do with politics and are entirely due
to other causes.
Why does the republican party claim
credit for good crops in this country
and good market for farm products in
consequence of failure of crops in almost
every other part of the world? Because
the republican party is in power, and it is
necessary to claim for itself all the good
that happens to the. people for any cause
whatever"
The lines quoted are specimen
screech from last weeks popocrat pap
er. Such talk, first, contravenes the
whole argument of the popocrats; be-
cause it knocks over the whole founda-
ton Of the popocrat platform. If the
popocrat platform had any foundation, it
was, that silver and wheat moved on ex-
actly parallel lines in the markets of the
world and that as long as silver was
cheap wheat would be cheap.
And, second, such expressions are
false because no republican paper that
we have seen has claimed that the pres
ent price of wheat is effected by political
causes. On the other hand, during the
last campaign, the argument of the re-
publicans was that prices Of any COM
modify, whether silver, wheat or any
thing else is mostly the result of supply
and dSdemand for the particular commodi-
ty; which demand or supply is to some
extent modified by the conditions OF pro-
duction, commerce and manufacture Of
other commodities
The republicans do not claim that the
present price Of wheat is the result of the
Dingley bill or the gold standard. The
Dingley bill is too recent and the gold
standard too old to have any such effect.
But republicans do claim that the present
evident signs Of general prosperity are
largely the result of the recent election
and come from ahat confidence" which
was publicly ridiculed by by Mr.. Bryan,
and which republicans claim is the fore
runner and foundation of true prosperity.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03

Wehave written at greater length than
we meant and yet might add many things
more. Our visit was thoroughly enjoy
able in most respects, and we hope this
little contact with the outer world may
help to broaden and quicken our ideas
to the benefit of ourreaders.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03

AS entertainers Buffalo peop:e did we'll,
but they fell far short of the lavishness in
the decorations, completeness ofdetail in
arrangements and most of all in the kind.
ly cordiallity and open-hearted friendli.
ness of the western city.
It was mostly the difference between
eastern and western human nature and
habits. Buffalo people intended just as
we'll as st. Paul, but they lack the natural
social qualifications.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03

Of course the grandest thing was the
parade. There were about $1,000 veter.
ans in line; more probably than ever will
be in line again. They are getting toe
old and feeble to march. While the line
of march has been shortened to abou,
two miles this is still too long for the old
soldiers, and yet too short to allow good
Accommodations for sight-seers. There is
nothing remarkable in these professions
other than the men themselves. The
only variations are that some crack city
posts in uniform and bearing are superior
to the ordinary country posts. Now and
then some state will show distinctive
badge; like South Dakotans each bearing
corn and wheat, Florida with sugar cane
and cotton and North Dakota with whea,
pompons in hats and miniature sword
of wheat stalks on the shoulder. Some
delegations carried the ragged remnants
Of old battle flags and sometimes an eagle
or an animal was carried; but these varia.
tons were but few. Itwas the great pro-
cession of grey-haired, grey-bearded
men, marching platoon after platoon, for
seven long hours that was the sight.
Thousands and thousands ofthem, most.
ly in army blue, from the east and the
west, from the north and the south, men
Of every feature, men of all varieties Of
blood and ancestry, Of every shade Of
complexion, from the blackness
of the African down through
the varying shades of Indian and Asiatic
to the Anglo Saxon, and yet most won.
derfully alike; 50 much so that the excep.
ton proved the rule. for now and then
one would be observed who somehow
did not look like a Grand Army man. %
The reason they look alike is simple.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03

but few farms that we would, want to ira
de an average Red river valley farm for,
and we saw thousands Of laboring mems
families living in worse places than the
average North Dakota COW or pig. II
one is rlch or well-to-do there are many
pleasant and beautiful places in which to
enjoy life in the east, but the laboring
and middle classes are far better off on
the Dakota prairies than in the sitting
Itenements of the cities or trying to scrape
2 living around stumps and among the
stones in the heavy timber of Northern
Wisconsin or Canada.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03

In the old times. Niagara Falls was
noted as the worst place for extortion
from strangers in the world. This is all
changed. The state nowowns the lands
adjacent to the falls and for fifteen cents
one rides all about them, getting off or
on, when and where he pleases, with the
same ticket. And no charges for any
thing else, and if he walks it is all free.
Well we are home again, and except
in the Niagara river valley and vicinity
we saw nothing better than we have at
home. We are just as far ahead in harvest
asthey were through Canada, and farther
than they are in most places. A heavy
frost in Northern Wisconsin killed vere.
tation as we went through, as we came
back, corn was yellow to the ground and
potato vines dead and black. We saw
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03

Buffalo is a city ofabout 400, ,OOo people.
It was estimated that it had to take care
of as many visitors during the encamp.
ment, and we may say here that they did
well to care for the visitors so well.
Charges were reasonable for lodgings
and meals, and ample accommodation
for those who desired them in the i'm.
mense city of tents at "Camp Jewett" and
the various city school houses etc. The
big hotels had their own prices however
and got 'em.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03

A long, hard ride from Sunday night
at = o'clock to Tuesday morning at 9
O'Clock brought us to Niagara Falls.
From Toroeto to Niagara we ran over
the Grand Trunk and Michigan Central
lines. As a Special" going, we had no
change of cars, but returning on regular
trains we had three changes to make on
account of running over these different
lines. The equipment Of the ordinary
cars is not extraordinary and is about
equal to the Great Northern. Of course
those who can afford it will always find
luxury enough in the sleeping cars at s.
a day.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-03

At Falls View. on the Michigan Cen.
trail, we took a five minutes look al
Niagara's grand panorama, amid show.
er of mist that rose from the falls a hall
mile away, and with the thought that we
would see more later, went on % miles
farther to Buffalo. A wearisome wait al
the station, before our train could get in
owing to the hundreds of cars and thous.
ands of passengers that were arriving
from all parts Of the country at that time.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
NO JOKE. AFTER ALL

4 Prsso~es in New Jersoy Who wonid
 Frightsn His Keepers Is Pound De"d.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 39.-Two prisoners, Frank Barbain. an Italian, and Harry Medium. colored, attempted suicide at about the same time in the peniten. tiary at Caldwell, N. J., yesterday. McCallum, who attempted suicide as n joke, is dead. BArbain, who has been i'll and Respondent for some time past. fastened a strap to the bars of his cell and hanged himself, but was discov- cred by keeper before life was ex- tinct and resuscitated. McCallum an- nounced to his prison mates that he would play a joke on his keepers. A few moments later, a convict ln cell adjoining McCallum's heard the lat ter's cell door rattle, followed by low groan. McCallum was found hanging from the door. He showed no signs of life when the keepers reached his side, though he had not been hanging more than couple of minutes. A physician worked hard over McCallum, but could not save his life.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
MONEY IN CATTLE.
Gov. Leedy Comments on the Profits
 h Feeding In Kansas.
AN EDGE TOOL TRUST NEXT.
A Plans tc Bs Buiit Near PtssssssRh whish win Employ s.ooo skiiIsa wsskms. --Kncrnous Deposiss Ia Kew
 XorA sevinms xsnnka

TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. e9. --Gov. Leedy, who was a cattle feeder before he be- came governor, has been watching the developments of the cattle business very closely this year. While Kan sas Is doing big cattle feeding busi- ness" he said to-day. "it is unfortunate that large share of the profit will go out of tho state because the money in- vested belongs, to large extent, out side of Kansas. The banks of Kansas are full of ready money, but eastern investors. chiefly the packing interests, are sending money here and lending it at rates that make com petition by the Kansas banks out of the question. Millions of dollars of outside money is invested in Kansas cattle paper. It is the best paper that an investor can possibly get, and it crowds the little Kansas bank back and forces it to take poorer investments. l am sorry, because it injures Kansas, but it suggests lesson to the Kansas banker. His interest is with his own people in Kansas rather than with the eastern investor, who will starve him if he can"
 An Edge Tool Trust Next.
 PITTSBURGH, Pa., Dec. 29. Eighty per cent. of the edge tool manufactur- CTS in the United States have consoli- dated their interests and have arranged for the erection of a new plant near Charleroi, about 40 miles south of here, on the Monongahela river. The con- cern will be known as the American AK and Tool company and will have a capital stock of g., 900, 900. It will em- ploy over 2,000 skilled workmen and the average weekly pay roll will amount to S1O,O0 The consolidated plant will be in operation within six months.
 Enormous Deposits in Savings Banks.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 29.--Accarding to present appearances, the officers of the savings banks in this city say it is not likely that any of the institutions will pay over 9h per cent. interest on their deposits next year. Some few banks have been paying four per cent. but Q number of reasons have induced de- termination to return to the compul- sorry rate of Sx per. cent. The main reason for the reduction has been, 1t Is said, the enormous deposits that have been made.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
Kanaas PoultrY show.

HUTCHINSON. Kan, Dec. 2o.-The sec ond annual exhibition of the South Central Kansas Poultry and Pet Stock association began here yesterday. There are a large number of entries, and the exhibition promises to be one of the largest and best ever held in this part of the state. The prizes offered are many and large John c. Snyder, of Kildare, Ok, is the judge. The exhibition will last four days.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
PowERLEss TO REMEDY.
It Is Alleged That the Government Is An nuaIly Defrauded in Postal Contracts.

It Ia Alleged That the Government Is An
 nuaily Defrauded in Postal Contracts.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-It is alleged that the United States government is being defrauded annually by the rail- roads of the country out of between 5000, 900 and Ss,0O0, ,00O This enor- nous sum, it is said, is paid each year for the transportation of the mails in excess of the amount to which the rail- roads are entitled. Defects in the law under which the contracts for carry ing the mails are let are responsible for this enormous loss, which the off, cials of the post office department are powerless to prevent. Once every year the mails are weighed by representa- tives of the post office department, and the weights thus secured are used as a basis upon which the contracts for the following quadrennium are let. It is alleged that during the weighing sea son the amount of mail matter and the mileage is increased by fraudulent schemes, the result being that the gov ernment is robbed shamefully during the life of the contracts
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
IN HIS FArHKHs FOO7sTERa

A ssn of Martin Reed. Hanged for wife
 Murder. Cruelty Kills His Mistress.
 KANSAS Crrr, Mo, Dec. 39-With ls or 90 boys following at his hecls, all ef them yelling at every jump James Reed, negro murderer. ran wildly along streets near Twelfth and Cherry this morning. He had just murdered, in a most cruel fashion, his mistress, Susie Blakely, at ei0 East Twelfth street. He was captured at Fourteenth and Cherry streets after a half miles chase by the youngsters. The shooting occurred at S:30 o'clock. Out on Twelfth street Reed ran. Three small boys were passing. Each had pair of skates hanging to his arm by a strap. They had heard the shots. saw the man running and realized what had been done. Reed ran west on Twelfth street. So did the boys. By this time Is boys and two or three men were in the chase, shouting that some one stop the murderer Reed went south on Locust to Fourteenth street. thence east to Cherry where he took refuge in a big bread box near a bakery. The boys were still in seek. They watched the box and as Reed came out he was captured by Frank Bugh of 1926 Campbell street, switchman for the Suburban Belt railway. Reed was taken to the police headquarters where he made a written confession.
 Reed comes of a murderous family. His father, Martin Reed, shot and killed the young mans mother six years ago in jealous rage. He was afterwards hanged in the county jail building for the crime.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
RULE IS MODrTrED.
Western Railroads Wni Continue te Garry
 Passsngers on Freight Trxina.

western Railroads Wni Continue ts Carry
 Pssssngers on Freight Trsins.
 KANsAs CITY, Mo, Dec. Western railroads have decided not to enforce strictly the rule adopted some time ago at tho pass agreement meeting held in St Louis regarding the carry ing of passengers on freight trains At that time it was unanimously agreed by all the railroads that pas scngers should not be allowed to ride on freight trains under any circum- stances after January l. 1898. The en- forcement of this rule would have worked great hardship to the whole sale dealers of Kansas City and other western cities who have large corps of travelling men on the road, and they made a vigorous protest. ". P. Trickett, commissioner of the transportation bureau, has re- ceived assurances from nearly every Kansas City railroad that 1t will con- tinue to carry passengers on local freight trains after January as in the past On fast freiRhts tickets or passes will not be accepted, as the railroads cannot afford to stop to let passengers off at way stations.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
WATCHED WITH INTEREST.
European Nations Much Concerned in the
 Movements of Russia and England.

European Nations Much Concerned In the
 Movements of Russia and England.
 LONDON, Dec. 29.-Russia has seized Kin Chau, the strong Chinese walled city, north of Port Arthur, which com mands the mouth of the Yalu river, and over 20 great British warships have arrived at Port Hamilton. the Chinese naval stronghold, and will go to Chemulpo, Corea, to make demon stration against Russian domination in that kingdom. These movements of the two great European nations are being watched with intense interest by the whole of Europe, for the opinion is general that it will be difficult to avoid conflict unless one or the other of the two powers shall recede from its present position.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
TEsLA's LATEST FEAT.
The Great Invsntor Declares He Can Make
 the Sun Work At His Command.

The Great Inventor Declares He Can Make
 the Sun Work at His Command.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 29. Nicola Tesla has at last achieved his greatest ambi- ton and has succeeded in harnessing the energy of the sun. It is declared that he can make it work at his com mand. It was only a few months ago that Tesla announced that he had per fected an invention by which cleo tricity could be transmitted over the whole earth and be made to work at the will of man. 1t was said that the great magician could not se- cure the power which would make this possible except at an incalculable expense. Now it is asserted thataTesla has discovered the power necessary. He says that the sun can be made to drive every wheel that revolves, make the night as brilliant as day and give warmth as we'll.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
NO AGREEMENT REACHED.

sI Clair (N6o.) Jedses Want More Time to
 Considsy RailSosd Bond Compromise.
 KANSAS Crrr. Mo, Dec. o9.-For two hours yesterday the three judges of the county court of St. Clair county sat in the chambers of the federal court here and discussed with Judge Philips the question of a compromise with the holders of the railroad bond judgments against the county. The sum now due amounts to l,s0O, 900, which Is one-third the assessed valus- tion of the county. The county has been fighting for 25 years and has lost The holders of the claims are willing to accept compromise, the court wants the compromise accepted and so do the judges, but the taxpay- CTS of St. Clair county arc hostile to any compromise. The three county judges asked for more time to confer with their constituents about the mat ter. and Judge Philips continued the case until January 24.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
Tried to Blaclmail Noted Mon.

NEW YORK, Dec 29.--J. w. Harris, a North Carolina negro, was arrested on the charge of sending threatening let ters to William K. Vanderbilt, Charles Broadway Rouss, John Wanamaker and other noted men. The letters de handed money under threat of per sonal violence and alleged that the writer was member of society formed to extort relief from million aires at any price.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
win Open Headquarters Early.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 29.-The repub- licans, by their state executive com mittee, decided last night to open state headquarters in Topeka for the cam paign of 1898 before March 1. Cam paign literature is to be distributed be- fore the spring thaw, in order that the farmers may have time to read it and ponder over it before beginning active farm work. Frank l.. Brown will be in Chicago.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
No Federal DivisIon Now.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. Dec. 29.-Judge Theo Botkin, department commander of the c. A. R., arrived yesterday from Washington. He says the division of the state into two federal districts will not be accomplished at this ses- sion of congress. He is also of the opin ion that W. E. Sterne will be ap- pointed marshal immediately after the tst of January.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
REFUSED A PARDON.
An Ohio Murderer, After Having Served 20
 Years, Wants to Remain in PYis0n.

An Ohio Murderer, After Having Served 20
 Years, Wants to Remain in PYis0n.
 COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 29.-Among the s,5O0 prisoners in the Ohio peniten- tiary is Ralph Wintersgill, who was pardoned by Gov. Bushnell on Christ mas day, but who refuses to leave the prison. He was received in October, 1873, having been sentenced for life for the murder of his wife. Wintersgill Is 75 years old, and, after having been warmly housed by the state for nearly 20 years, he says he does not care to go out in the middle of winter. His son arrived Sunday to take him to live with him in Pennsylvania, but he re- fused to leave.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
stopped . Run.way T.~n,.

DUBUQUE, la, Dec 29.-A farmers team became frightened and rushed down the street. A number of men, recognizing the danger people would be in if the horses continued their flight. grasped hands and stood direct ly across the street. The effort was magical. The horses came to an ab- rupt stop within four feet of the line of men.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
DAILY BADLY INJURED.
The Famous Comedian Moets with Seri-
 ous Mtahap In Boston.

ous Mishap In Boston.
 BosTos, Dec. 29. Dan Daly, the pop ular comedian and one of the leading lights in "The Belle of New York company, at the finale of the first act makes an "entry" sliding on an in ciined wire. Last night, in some way, either the wire or the handle of the trolley broke and he fell to the stage, striking on his shoulders and the back of his head. Two physicians were summoned and worked over Daily for half an hour, but could not bring him back to consciousness. He was then sent to 8 hospital, where this morning he was still unconscious. The physl- clans believe that he is suffering from concussion of the brain and hold forth small hopes for his recovery.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
DISASTROUS FIRE.
xs.e Detroit Free Prsss and the Arcade
 DuIldlngs Seorshsd.
VOICE RESTORED BY ANGER.
mssAss cad Daughter n~sasd-A xrseA CAnsss rAzss Dsaths-Wsmsa BuFnsd te Dsath-Kastoyiss BxrneA-
 Ses~ms, Aria, iA Ashee.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 29.--Thc Arcade huilding burned early this morning. completely destroying the paper stock ef William C. Jupp the stationery stock of Charles l. Roehm & Son and sAe stock of perfume materials of Che Nlisum Mansfacturing eompsny. The Hve-story structure to the west of the Arcade building, occupied by the De- troit Free Press Printing company, was for a time threatened and the stock and plants of the Free Press Printing company, Cliff x Higgins, book binders, and the Habbin Engrav- ing company were nearly ruined. The total loss on the two buildings and their contents will reach S125. .oo0. Cause of the fire is unknown. Ills Voice Restored by Anger. LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec 2o.-Patrick Kelly, a hardwood finisher, who for over s year has been dumb, suddenly recovered the use of his speech yester. day during a fit of anger. He was greatly surprised to find himself talk ing and changed his words from curses to fervent Thank God" He was formerly employed by Maehlson's company at Wilmington, Del, and it was when about to curse one of the bosses there that his voice was lost Mother and Daughter Burned. PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec. 29.-While Mrs. Mary Ann Browdys home, in the suburb of New Haven, was burning last night Miss Nancy Browdy, of Butte, Mont, who had been visiting her mother. rushed into the flames to save treasured possessions and was burned to death. The aged mother twice threw herself into the fire in at- tempts to rescue her daughter and re- ceived such injuries that she cannot live long.
 A Treat the Cause of Three Deaths. BARBoUHvILLE, Ky. Dec 29.-Will Burdy. James Philpot and Bob Gregory were drinking in saloon in Man s.ester last night when Philpot called upon Burdy to stand treat Burdy declared that he had already done so. Philpot said he lied and Burdy knocked him down. Philpot rose. drew . re- yolyer. and wounded Gregory and Burdy, and was stabbed by the latter. All died later.
 4 Woman Burned to Death
 ST. LOUIS, Dec. %. Mrs. William KIie was burned to death in the kitch- en of her home at e22 North Twenty Second street last evening In the pres ence of her husband and two grown daughters, who endeavored in vain to extinguish the flames which enveloped the unfortunate woman. It had been ignitcd by the explosion of a coal oil lamp upon the kitchen table.
 Manufacturing Plants Burned
 JOLIET, H., Dec 9o.-The paper mill of the Joliet Paper company. the man. ufacturing plant of tho Central Carpet Dining company and 8 portion of the woven wire fence factory of W. J. Adams were destroyed by fire yester- day. Loss, 10000, with Ss,ooo insur- ancc.
 An AYisona Town sn Ashsa
 ALBUQUERQUE. N. M., Dec. 20. dis' patch was received in this city yester' day stating that Jerome, the great cop
 per mining camp of Arizona, was in
 ashes from a fire which spread over
 that town early Christmas morning
 The total loss is estimated at S30, ooo
 with S7. 500 insurance.