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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
A STRANGE MIX uP.
- the Theft q Blsycls Lea g -.
hasraasing Conplicotlous.

Sss0 AsOAS ~ - 1910yU1O AIDO 70 !
as,rassing Cenplieatisns.
Among .he strange complications for
which the bicycle has been responsible
the following is rather q masterpiece In
point OF intricacy. Those persons who
took part IN it are now disposed to view
the incident with some pride as tri-
uinph Of confusion and misunderstand-
ing not Likely 10 be duplicated.
s., who l,vcs far up town, had occa-
u to vi;:j u bicycle store on the Bou-
:. .-s.ssrd Il few days ago. He left his
wheel outside, near the rack in which
stood several machines for rent. While
he was attending to his errand inside
the shop he CHANGED to glance out
through the door just in time to rec q
man spring upon his unguarded wheel
and ride of at a furious pace down the
street. With an exclamation Of rage B.
rushed to the sidewalk, seized one Of
the wheels from the rack and started or
In hot pursuit of the thief.
The proprietor Of the shop stood for
. moment aghast He had not seen the
beginning Of the trouble, and the only
thing clear to him was that his sun
posedly honest customer had made an
astonishingly bold attempt to steal a
wheel from the rack. There was only
one thing to be done. Jumping upon
another wheel, he Joined in the chase,
and the three scorched up the Boule-
ward i'm admirable racing style. The
real thief proved the poorest rider Of
the three, as the shopkeeper was unques-
tionably the best, and the result Of this
state OF affairs was that the distances
between the different members Of the
trio grew speedily less AS they drew
together a truck crossed the avenue,
crowding them into small space. The
rate at which they were going preclud-
ed any dismounting, and the three came
into collision with d resembling crash.
Before they had fairly extricated them.
selves policeman appeared. His first
proposition was to run them all in''
for scorching, but, impressed by the I'M.
Usual excitement Of his prisoners, who
seemed to be more disturbed in mind
than ordinary scorchers, he waited to
hear their stories.
This. as may be imagined, was no
short task. The genuine thief was the
only one who saw humor in the situa-
ton. Knowing that he had nothing to
say for himself, he stood by and grin
ned, while che shopleeper and his Gus
toner sputtered out angry and conflict
ing accounts of the affair. But the truth
was finally asccrtained AS he collared
the guilty man and dismissed the other
two the policeman announced that no
charge of scorching would be pressed
against anybody.
If l have two or three moro cases
like this to settle" he remarked to a
bystander. Its lawyer I'll be calm
mesef instead of an officer. New
York Tribune.
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ATTORNEY pENERN SPEAKS
c,..,,s Pie. Made in III. Lu..r.r. ,1.ra.,

Cisslsg P1sM Made In the Lustgsrs ldurAsr
CHICAGO. Oct. l0.-Yhe ninth week
Of the famous Luetgert trial opened
with the greatest crush yet seen at the
criminal court building. It was known
that it would be the closing day Of the
great trial. and States Attorney DeneeR
would make q speech. Thousands Of
persons formed in line before the Grim
inal court building a. early az O'Clock
In the morning.
Luetgert came into court smiling and
apparently in pleasant frame Of mind.
He shook hands with q number Of his
friends and took his accustomed seat.
States Attorney Deneen promptly be-
gan his closing argument in the famous
case. He opened witha defense Of sew.
sral Of the leading witnesses for the
prosecution, particularly Professors
Dorsey and Bailey.
During the afternoon States After.
ney Deneen turned TO Judge TuthiI
ane said that his throat was sore and
that he also felt i'll and dizzy. Court
was therefore ADJOURNED for an hour
ana nall.
Will Start saloon If Acquitted.
Luetgert has finally decided on hi,
plans il he 10 acquitted. Instead OF ex.
hibiting himself and the middle vat
about the country, a. he had contem-
plated, he expects to purchase an in
tsrest In q downtown saloon or open
one himself il prominent location can
be secured. and the vat, the steam pipe
and the great Dane dogs will be ex-
hibited as sort Of side show, while
Luetgert passes out beer over the bar.
While getting ready to open a saloon.
Luetgert will exhibit himself in SONS
local museum il he can find q manager
willing to pay his price. Lnetgert is
now demanding 5000 for months
exhibition.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
They Owned the Hass,

They Ownsd the Yla4s.
"A resident Of the Washington Heights
district in search Of q new home visited
. neighboring real estate agent.
'.Have you any children?'' asked the
agent. Ri, ~ /,
''Noue. -
''Then I can recommend you to some
Of the finest apartment houses in the
city. They are Al. They are .. ,raordi.
narily quiet and in first class condition.
We desire to keep them 80. and for that
reason bar chiAren."
I The gentlelnan selected fat and
moved in. During the week he moved
ont again. This was the cause:
81 thought You said there were no
children in those fats?' said he to the
agent a rs III .}F s5ra
"There aren't. . 49,.
"Why, the woods are full a. 'eun. .
"Oh,. those are the jaiitor'st chill
dren. New York. Commercial. -.
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4 Hoder..r.sl...


Ono dark night an old and superan-
mated watchdog who had BEEN turned
out 30 die was sleeping In an empty
hogshead in the alley back Of the big
store belonging to his master when he
was awakened by a suspicious sound.
Peering cautiously out Of his retreat.
he saw man In q black mask Green
stealthily up to the building and begin
piling lot Of innammable material
against 1t.
"Ah, " said the old watchdog, .shere
ts q fine chance to return good for evil
and heap Goals Of fire ON the head Of my
cruel master. Only this morning he
kicked me from the premises which I
have guarded SO long, saying, 'Begone,
you worthless curl and, bruised, hum
bled and we'll nigh broken hearted, I
crept in here to rest and reflect, little
thinking that would 90 soon have an
opportunity to demonstrate my worth
and earn the lifelong gratitude Of my
master by saving his property from the
torch Of an incendiary. I"
So saying, the faithful WATCHDOG,
summoning all his strength, sprang up.
on the masked intruder and bore him
to the ground just as he was about to
apply the match. There was a Terrific
struggle, but the mastin bravely hung
on until policeman reached the spot
and took charge Of the would be incen-
diary!
! The next day the insurance authori-
ties took the case in hand, and in due
course Of time the faithful and plucky
old watchdog was fitted out with 9
gold collar and furnished with an easy
berth and luxurious quarters in big
insurance building while the dogs un-
grateful master (for the man in the
black mask was indeed he) received his
just deserts by being sentenced to seven
years ut hard labor for attempted arson.
Moral.-It never pays to go back on
an old friend-either four legged or two
legged-especially if you are going into
some crooked transaction where he is
liable to catch you at it.-Harper's Ba-
Ear.
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Evening Dress Id : strest Cas. -
Es swung aboard q Walnut Hills
night car at Fifth street and was eyi.
aautly angry at having had along wait,
for he complained In audible tones about
tired men having to stand On street cor
ners. When he stepped inside and raw
every scat taken, q disapp pointed look
came over his face, and he grabbed for
q strap with a deep growl. Luck was
ool.,i,....s his way, however, for at Eighth
stfes I y man near the door got out, and
til" tired man sank into his place with
So Of relief. The car then proceeded
to the opposite side Of the street and
stopped to take on a man and q woman.
The passengers locked up curiously at
seeing q couple in full dress climb
aboard. A PALE blue silk dress, low cut,
and with short sleeves, adorned the
woman, and her escort was got up In
Immaculate dress togs. The man was
very gallant and looked about for q seat
for the woman, even trying to get some
ladies to sit closer and make room.
When this failed, he approached the
tired man who had got on at Fifth
street and asked him If he would have
any objection to giving up his seat. The
other looked up in amazement and said
in a decided way that he did object.
Tho man then said:
II think it is very mean in you to al
low a lady to stand in, a car. . g
Quick as . fash the tired man burst
out: &.
Il "Ithink it's mean in you to
make her ride in a street car in that
dress. . s.is
Roars Of laughter from the passengers
followed. The couple alighted at the
next street, and the tired man once
more sank into. repose. Cincinnati En-
uuirer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
A Flint to Young Author..

The letter left by the postman was
thinner than the bulky ones he usually
brought. aud the struggling young au-
thor, tore it open eagerly.
Your recent favor''-thus ran the
editors letter. stating that You in.
close. manuscript story with stamps for
return if not acceptable has been. rsceiv.
ed Your contribution is accepted. y
LAT last!" exclaimed the! young au-
thor joyfully. but his heart sank as his
eye caught the following: .74
."P. S.-You neglected to .inclose. the
manuscript. Detroit Free Press
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
WAS MK1NLEY's PHYSICIAN.

Surgeon General Bates. Recently Ap-
pointed, Dies at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Surgeon Gem
eral Newton L. Bates of the navy, the
presidents family physician, died at
the SLoreham hotel at 9:8OS q. m. Of q
renal trouble. He was appointed sur,
geon general about two weeks ago to
succeed Surgeon General Tryon, and
was obliged on account of the illness
which finally resulted in his death, to
take the oatn of Office in bed. His i'll.
ness at this time was not regarded as
serious but developed alarming symp-
toms within the last day or two and
then grew steadily worse. He entered
the navy from New York state in June,
1901
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22

Will Work Pending Arbitrstion.
P1TTsBuRa, Oct. 1.-THE 800 miners
Of the river district, who have been idle
for two weeks, owing to a dispute over
the the di6erential, have resumed work
pending settlement Of the trouble by
arbitration. The resumption was made
with the understanding that a decision
IL to be reached within 10 days, 90 that
the first pay received by the miners can
be based on the rate decided upon by
the arbitrators.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
A Thing to Boast OF.

Schoolfellows learn each others fail.
ihgs il nothing else and recall after
years Of separation the characteristic
thing about an old seatmate.
Two men who had been at school to-
gether when they were boys met and
talked Of old times
by the way" said one. II saw
Smith when I was out at Seattle"
Ibid your Aud what was he brag.
ging about when you saw him?"
''He was bragging about his mod
esty just ut that moment . y
dear old Smith-just like him. -
Youths Companion
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22

Unssaworthy Yukon Graft.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 15.-Captaiu
Herring Of the revenue cutter Thomas
Corwin states that many Of the steam.
ers going up the Yukon are unsea.
worthy, and he strongly advises pros.
pectors, especially those from the East,
not to buy tickets on any vessels until
they are satisfied they win DO abls "a
make the trip. The statements Of Cap.
tain Herring are oorroborated by DR..
Sheldon jackson.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
Re,noved Farmers' wheat.

MANKATo. Mimi, Oct. l9.-The
t.snd jury vi Matonwan country has
avttrned Indictments against several of
tho directors of the Mauel.;. Farmers
Warehouse company, charging them
with grand larcey in the first degree.
They are accused Of removing from the
elevator 1000 bushels of wheat valued
ut 1880, belonging to farmers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
DR.. smith dead.

DULUTH. Oct. .l3-Dr. Vespasian
Smith, one Of the trs, mayo OF Duluth
and prominent politician in Northern
Minnesota aud Wisconsin in the
early sos, il dea,i. DIR. smith was 20
years old and his death ia attributed to
age. In 1850 Dr.. Smith was Indian
agent at Bayfield,. Wis, and subse.
quently was collector OF customs here
for IL wears.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
Best Diamond Investment.

II don't like to see young men vast
ing their money buying diamond rings
for girls. " said q young woman. T
Neither do T." replied, the other,
especially when 50 many Of them
would ratlyvs have diamond frames -
INDIAN. la,1,s. Journal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
Favor Kqn., Representation.

Favor Eq"ai Representation.
CHICAGO, Oct. l3.-R.solutions favor.
ing equal representation Of laymen and
preachers in confs.,.... :; wnr.. adopted
at"sae ann,,;., b.. ll!s.r .:,.4:t.....cc uf
the Nethoulst cl.ulcn.
DUBUQUE, Ia, Oct. lS.-The Method.
list conference before adjournment voted
almost unanimously in iavor Of equal
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22

Cured by Sight Of Els Graveclothes.
The influence of mind over body is
we'll illustrated in this story from a
northern Penobscot town, and which is
said to be vouched for on good authori-
ty: =,
A man well-along in years became
i'll, and the physician told the members
Of the family that there was no possible
chance for his recovery. They were I'D
vised to prepare for the worst, and final
~ death was regarded as matter of q
very few hours. A we'll disposed at
tendant made all preparations to pre-
pare the body for burial as soon as life
surrendered it's hold, and in order to
have the clothes ready for immediate
use they were brought into the sick
room. The sick man opened his eyes,
and his glance rested on the clothes.
He recognized them instantly, and the
import Of the proceedings flashed
through his enfeebled mind What lit
tie energy was left in his system was
massed then and there to utter an en-
phatic expression. that wouldn't lool.
we'll in print. Perhaps the attendant
wasn't surprised Some say she came
near having q fit, but that doesn't mat.
ter.
From the moment that the sick man
discovered his graveclothes resting on
the back Of chair there was decided
Improvement in his condition, and he
has since enjoyed many years Of robust
health. -Kennebec journal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
SOLD TO A SYNDICATE.

]. I. Case Plant at Racine Transferred 20
Eastern Capitalists.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. IA special to
The Journal from Racine says: A deal
has just been contaminated transfer.
ring the big plant Of the J. I. Case
Threshing Machine company 10 syn
dictate of Eastern capitalists. The pur-
chase price is said to be 81, OO0, coo.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
B.uqus, to Archbishop Ksan..

Beuquot 20 AfohbIshop keAnO.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Archbishop
John ]. Keane, who is now on visit to
the United States from Rome, was the
guest Of honor at banquet at the
Shoreham. Over 100 persons partici.
pated and the gathering included many
prominent in the national and local
government and the Roman Catholic
church.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
Decided For che lriddle.Rosder,

Decided For eha AiddIo.Boodefs,
Dies MONIES, Ia, Oct. +15.-Judge
spurrier. in the Polk county district
court has decided the election ballot
contest in favor Of the middle.of.the
road Populists, and their name will 90
on the ballot. The secretary Of state
has certified the ballot to the county
auditors with the Peoples party ticket
included.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
MeCreaty After . Toe.,

FRANKFORT, KY, Oct. lex. Con.
gresham McCreary of Richmond, who
served on the international monetary
conference by appointments Of President
Cleveland, but who has since developed
into free silver leader, will, it is said,
be q candidate to succeed Senator Lind
say. Ex-senator Blackburn is also
candidate. .;at ;fl1,,.i.s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22

The best theaters in Australia are
usually built on English plans, but are
managed more like American play
houseas The prices charged .ars much
less than thuse oheertully paid ID, Eng.
land Dress clrcls s'4'ats al !. stalls ,
which bring *2. 81 III .i1l.dQu. VAIL M.
sell for molv than 4 E26. IN. Melbourne
.or SWEENEY y :
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
4 strong Hint.

The late Professor Jowett had a curl
Gus way Of commenting on the work
that was brought to him BY students
On one occasion. he: was shown q set Of
Greek verses After locking them over
carefully he glanced mp rather blankly
and said to the author, "Haye you any
taste for mathematics?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
sheI,tland WOO.

The chief characteristic Of Shetland
hosiery is the extreme fneness Of the
wool used. This wool is obtained from
the native Shetland sheep, an animal Of
decidedly meager appearance, and
which . southern flock master would be
inclined to 'shave none d. . Neverthe-
less this humble beast, picking up a
scanty living On the bleak hillsides
where it's larger relatives would starve,
produces wool Of remarkable fneness,
and when it is mentioned that the nat
ural colors vary from black and white
70 an endless variety Of grays, browns,
fawns and chestnuts Of many shades
locally called 'moorit' it will be seen
that the Shetland people have ready Ia
their hand raw material Of the most
suitable kind for their purpose
In conntr::i ion with this hueness Of The
wool the methodof taking it from the
sheep is worthy Of note. It is not clip.
ped or shosn in the usual way, but at
the proper season is literally plucked
from the backs Of the animals, it being
averred that shearing tends to deterio.
rate the quality Of every succeeding
fleece, and Of course to keep the yield
Of wool as fine as possible Is a great de.
dderatum. The plucking referred to
usually, appears to strangers to be a
cruel expedient, but ia reality the sheep
seem to suffer mo more from It than
from ordinary shearing. - Chambers'
SOuk0aL y. itS tsTl
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a Good start.
II ~
~. Or,,Nrlp,u 1.hCu 4

Yes. grs,nt'n,a. when l graduate
intend fcli'l~lhg n literary carc,:r-
writ,' So: r.: ICY. Fnu KNOW"
- "M:ry.at Eaili,.. by ticar. you haven Z
done nny;',ing eise since you We been ..
college, -Eoston Travelcr.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
Seventeen Niuily and weekly

81 Seventeen ~saily and weekly papers
are prh!,st,d ~ the English Language
Iii :Jui.hi aud over 100 On tho Asiutit.
i.rrss yvi.ileslm III thessx, ctouuintrir.
there Is .a.ly ope German p.per.s tbs.
Ostas,nsische Lloyd "A weekly German
pager H. 49,. ~ be Issued il o., Jun.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22
Iron Range improvements.

Iron RA1Ge ImpFovomonta
DULUTH, Oct. 1.-THE Duluth and
Iron Range will award contracts in q
few days for improvements that viii
cost in the neighborhood Of $500, 600.
The construction Of an ore dock at Two
Harbors 1900 feet in length and Of l01f
miles Of track from Waldo to:the Olo-
quet river are tho principal projects
unlcr consideration. !.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-22

II the armies Of Europe should march
at an eight mile gait. five abreast, Is
inches apart. it would require o. days
for them to pass gwen point
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! 6aowed % Tsxas.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Dot. l5.-Psssen.,
/ gers who arrived here on the Southern
Pacific train from the West report that
they passed through . severe mow
storm near Alpine. Tex. abput 600 miles
Wcss Of here.
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n In Brussels the height Of house front.
age in public. streets. is determined by
tie width Of the street Tho maximum
height is so feet Fl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-18
THE xA1sEn,s r1sIr TO BISMARCK
Regarded as an AuEury OF Better Relations
Between Emperor and Prince.
Spsctai Gable Dsspatch to TnR sun.

Anectdt Cdoh DesputVH " ihh GUN.
BERLIN, Dec. 1.-THE Emperor dined with
Prince Bismarck at Friodrichsruh last even-
ing, after which no returned to Potsdam.
The accounts OF the Emperor's visit to Prince
Bismarck reveal nothing Of political impor-
lance. The ex.Chancellor 10 described az having
been in high spirits. HIS conversation was witty.
despite the fact that ho was unable TO leave
his invalid's chair. As q servant wheeled him
into the dining room and to the table he re-
marked loosely: "This driving to dinner Is
quite English" which saying greatly amused
the Emperor. His Majesty seems to have been
in a hilarious mood. laughing and joking with
Prince Bismarck throughout his visit.
The Government journals emphasize the sig
n~i6cance OF the visit. and rejoice that such an
important event should have occurred on the
day when the foundation stone was laid of q
work connected with the glorious traditions OF
the time which all patriots regard as the great
est in the annals of Prussia and Germany.
Some OF the papers express the hope that the in
cident inaugurates a permanent betterment Of
the relations between the Emperor and Prince
Bismarck.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-18
E MIR. sPURRIER MURDERED
His valise. Hat, and Biood-Stained Papers
Found at HaFrisburE.

Found at HaFrisburE.
HARRISBURG. Pa. Dec. 17.-Chief of Police
Weston and tho city detectives are trying to
solve tho mystery surrounding the disappear
ance of the Rev. Samuel Spurrier. q local
preacher and book agent. This morning Harry
Haas, a basketmaker residing at 1925 Susque-
hanna street, was walking along the river shore
at Front and Reilly streets. and found q large,
black valise and q black derby hat. He reported
the discovery to Police Headquarters. Detec.
tives were put on the case. and learned from
two young men of the neiRhborhood that as
evening about 8 O'Clock they saw an elderly
man carrying a cane and sat"hrl walking along
the river shore. He did not speak to them, and
they paid no further attention to him.
opened As I and in Il q large die ene 'I a p Mas
pectus of Gems Of Religious Thought" on the
hy-leaf Of which was written the. name OF IS.
Spurrier. cambridge. Pa" and in which was
among farmers and others residing near Nil:
l~erstown Pa. and a preachers License Issued
by the East Pennsylvania Eldership. Church of
God, to 8. Spurrier, for the years 1878. were
checks on the Newport and. Elizabethtown
banks, a blood.marked receipt from j. M. Wag-
goner OF Mechaniesburg. and an order for bene.
hts signed by @. ii. Grove OF Camphill. Some Of
the other papers were blood marked.
Mr.. Laverty, manager OF the Church OF God
book rooms on Market street, says Mr.. Spurrier
Is a well-known local preacher and hook agent.
He is about rs years old and has been residing
formerly a citizen of Middletown, but recently
lived in Perry county. Mr.. Spurrier was fire..
Quently In Harrisburg. Chief Weston heard
from BainbridRe this evening that the preacher
is suspected. The police think that he may have
committed suicide.