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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Casualtiea.

The largest gas tank in the world
collapsed in New York, flooding the
streets and killing and injuring people.
A head-end collision occurred ten
niles north Of Prescott, Ariz., in which
one man was killed and four others in
jured, probably fatally.
The main building of the Kutztown
Pa) Foundry and Machine company
was totally destroyed by fire. Loss,
$4,000. 1t contained valuable nat.
terms.
A large quantity of brickwork in q
sewer in course of construction ut Bar.
celona collapsed, burying many of the
workmen. Eighteen bodies have been
recovered.
The president has accepted the re-
commentator of Gen. Wheeler, and
committed to imprisonment for life the
sentence Of death imposed by court
martial upon Private. Lindsay of the
Tenth cavalry at Huntsville, Ala.
Sulphur and arsenic fumes from the
shelters at Butte, Mont, killed four
men. There is great indignation, and
some of the shelters NAV be de
stroyed by mob.
Acting Gov. Watkins of New Jersey
has decided not to grant a warrant for
the eNtradition Of John ]. Cagner,
against whom charge of forgery of
railroad tickets was made by the Ne
braska authorities.
\ head-end collision occurred on the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul road,
between the Kansas City passenger
mad an extra freight at Rutledge, near
Cttumwa. Both engines We're tcle-
scoped. the mail car was demolished
and half dozen freight cars were
smashed.
The northeast gale which prevailed
along the Pacific coast for about twen-
ty-four hours has abated. Considera-
BILE damage was done to shipping and
along the water front, but only two
lives are known to have been lost. G.
Balestrero and J. Guisippi, Italian fish
ermen. whose boat was capsized in
San Francisco bay.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

New York, Dec %. - Clark Howell,
member of the Democratic national
committee from Georgia, and editor Of
the Atlanta Constitution, after con-
sulting with the leaders of both polit.
zeal parties at Washington, tele-
g:aphed as follows to his paper last
night:
with the adjournment of congress
for the holidays the final decision on
the peace treaty is as clear as it will
be after vote has been taken in the
senate. Two weeks ago the matter
was in doubt: to-day it is certain that
the treaty will be ratified as it will be
that it is after the vote has been
taken. Mr.. Bryan has been in WASH
ington for several days and has con-
felTed frequently and freely with the
Democratic leaders in both the senate
and house. He has advised ratifica-
ton of the treaty, and he is outspoke1
in the opinion that, aside from the
question Of national obligation, it il
a matter of party policy for the DEM
ocrats to throw no obstacle in the
way of ratification. There are leading
Democrats Of both the house and SEN
ate who, less than q week ago, were in
doubt as to whether or not Democrats
should assist. in ratifying the treaty;;S
more than that, some Of them were
outspoken in the opinion that it was,
perhaps, better to reject it. To-day
many Of these Democratic leaders
take open position that the treaty
Should Be Ratified
on1 fhot II will no no o,,o who ct111ino
the situation from the inside can have
ton of the treaty will not carry with
it the assumption that all those who
vote affirmatively are in favor Of ma
tional expansion across the Pacific.
OF the senators who will vote in favor
of the treaty there will be Republic
ans, as well as Democrats, who are
opposed in principle as we'll as theory
to the trans-oceanic expansion of our
national domain. They take the view
that the question Of expansion per Sc
is not involved in the consideration Of
the peace treaty, and that after the
treaty has been ratified and Spain has
been eliminated as factor of the Phil
ippine problem, it will be time enough
to consider the policy to be pursued in
dealing with the Philippines, and just
here will come the real contest of the
question of expansion"
Mr.. Howell then says that after the
treaty has been finally disposed of q
resolution will be introduced making
a disclosure Of the policy of the gov
eminent in dealing with the Philip
pines, and this resolution will be
framed very much on the basis of the
Cuban resolution adopted coincident
with the declaration of war, in which
it was declared that the policy Of this
government would be to give the peo-
pie of Cuba free and independent
government Of their own.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Foreign Notes.


The Paris worlds fair may be post
poned.
Sir William Harcourt has resigned as
leader of the English Liberals.
In an interview in Paris Senator Da-
Wis expressed himself as favorinp an
Anglo AmeYican-Japanese alliance.
The pope has decided that the Span.
ish policy Of the vatican will be anti
Carlist and not neutral.
1t is rumored at Berlin that the great
powers concerned have agreed to a
German occupation Of the Samoan ISL
ands, beginning with Upola.
The imports into France during the
last eleven months increased $50. $685.
eOO. The exports during the came Pc
rion decreased $29,941 900.
During the discussion of the esti.
mates in the reichstag, Herr Basser-
man, National Liberal, declared that
his party desired the government to
give vigorous protection to German in
terests in its dealings with America.
lie Soir Of Paris announces the re.
turn Of Dreyfus at an early day. It
asserts that the government has form.
ally decided upon this course, and has
ordered body Of soldiers to be in
readiness to escort him from the port
Of landing to Paris.
Rear-Admiral Lord Charles Beres.
ford, member Of parliament, in the
Conservative interest for York City,
who has been in China for some time
on behalf of the British Associated
Chambers of Commerce, will start on
his home voyage early next month, via
japan and the United States.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

In recent report, United States Con-
sui Hughes, stationed at Coburg, says:
II would respectfully suggest that a
warning be given to American grass
raisers and dealers that they should
not ship hay in any shape on con-
signment to this part of the German
Empire, as the crops of all kinds of
grasses have been enormous, and to
consign for sale here will entail not
only the loss Of the hay, but heavy
additional expenses"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
GEN. MILES WAS !
TURNED DOWN
HIS WAR PLAN WAS D1sAppRoyED
ny ALGER.

Adjt. Gen. Corbin Tcstinc. Before
the War Investigating Commis-
sion-Throws the Responsibility
for the Selection of Camp Alger
on Gen. Miles-Col. DENLY Warns
Corbin Against Too Much Reti-
cence-War Was Not Seriously
Appreciated by the Department
Until 1t Became n Fact.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

We regret to observe that Mr..
Thomas sharkey shows symptoms Of
Q willingness to "hippodrome." His
match with Charley Mitchell will be
. palpable and obvious attempt to get
the public's money under false pre-
lenses. If Mr.. Sharkey wants to di-
vide gate receipts with some pugilist-.
antique why not give John L. Sullivan
or Jake Kilrain chance? Why go
ITO England for back number'-and
il particularly unpopular and Of
hensfve back number" ct that? Mr..
6harkey ought to DO ashamed Of him
sell. :.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
CONGRATULATE WOOD.

Santiago Citizens, Evidently Appre.
~. ciates Their GoEe1n0r. 5:::.s. ~:
Santiago, Dec. %. = Senior Bacartlo,
the mayor, ON behalf Of the city coun-
Gil, will present a testimonial to Maj.
Gen. Wood congratulating him on his
recent promotion and thanking him for
the good work he has done here. The
testimonial will also express the
thanks Of the council to President Nc
Kinley for recognizing Gen. Woods
service. The presentation will be made
on Friday and a copy of the testi-
monial will be sent to President Nc
Kinley. ~
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

1t would seem to be an appropriate
season for congress to awaken to the
Importance of improving it's consular
service. 1t is not to be expected that
this republic can adopt a diplomatic
school similar to that of Great Brit
ain which really has developed into an
oftice-holding aristccracy, but the
United States government can do much
in the direction of improvement by
eliminating common ofiice-seekers
from the rolls of the consular service.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
TREATY WILL :,
Be RATIFIED
ALL DOUBT ON, THIS SCORE now
REMOVED. !.

Clerk Howell, Of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, Telegraphs His.
Paper, the Atlanta Constitution,
That the Final Decision IL az.
Clear as If the Vote Had Already
Been Taken-W. J. Bryan Has
Used His influence Among Demos
cratic Members I'm Favor of Rati.-
ncation-After Ratification Will
Come the Real Contest on Expan..
sion.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
GRIPPE EPIDEMIC.

New York suffers Severely From the
Disease.
New York. Dec. 24.-The epidemic Of
grippe is still in marked evidence.
There was one less death from infiu-
erzia in the boroughs of Manhattan
and the Bronx fOr-the statistical day
than were reported for the previous
day. but on the other hand there was
Just as many from bronchitis and
more from pneumonia. Many Of the
recent deaths from pneumonia have
been indirectly due to the grip. ~
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
c.ralIx MnrIler.a

Pocomoke City, Md, Dec. 24.-John
E. Turner, highly respected colored
man. was taken from his home and
crllelly murdered. Should the murder
ers be caught lynching will be resorted
to. No clue.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

The broad-minded woman who un-
derstands the science of cookery was
the ideal generally approved at the re-
cent gathering Of collegiate alumnae
in Philadelphia, an ideal in nowise linn
tied to collegiate alumnae.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
De.nerate strcet Fipht.

Chicago, Dec. %. = In the midst Of
crowds of pedestrians on Kinzie street,
close to the passenger depot of the
Northwestern railroad, two men en-
gagged in a desperate encounter with
revolvers. One of them was killed,
and the other. probably. owes his life
to the fact that his antagonists weap-
on contained an empty cartridge.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Counterfeiters Sentenced.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. Eastward and
David Johnson were sentenced by
Judge Swan in the United States dis
trict court to nine years at hard labor
for counterfeiting. Both had pleaded
guilty. These are two of the three
famous johnson brothers said to be
among the most successful counter
feiters in the country.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Matted =. Baron,. SON.

@'s Mailed a,.Baron's Son.
Mishawaka, Ind, Dec. 3d. Freder-.
lex Won Hartmann, aged twenty-seven,
son of Baron Won Hartmann OF
Cologne, Germany, has been sentenced
to five years IN the state prison by
Judge Buck for. burglary,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Barrett's Fall.

Concord, Mass. Dec. %. Col Ed
ward s. Barrett, national president Of
the Sons of the American Revolution,
was killed by falling from window
Of his home here. He was sixty years
Of age.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

Colonel Ingersoll has a new lecture
ready for delivery and the pulpit will
relieve him of much anxiety concern
ing the most thorough way Of getting
It before the public without expense.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Building burned.

Chicago. &c. 23.-1'he Melrose apart
ment building, the largest structure Of
it's kind on the South side of the city,
was almost completely destroyed, by
fire, entailing loss that will exceed
100000. The occupants escaped
without difficulty. A number of them
lost their furniture and valuables.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
The Pope Writes Don Carlos.

The Pope Writes Don Carlos.
LONDON, Dec. 23.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
In response to another appeal from the
queen regent Of Spain the pope has
confidentally written to Don Carlos,
asking him to stop the Carlist agita-
ton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Postal Treaty Ratilaed.

Washington, Dec. "a. Ambassador
Draper informs the department. of
state that the Italian chamber OF dep
uties ratified the postal treaty 1t is
possible that 1t will go into effect Jan.
/, SO far as Italy is concerned.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Hints Of Foul PLAY.

Deadwood, 8. d., Dec. %. = Mike
Hennessy, a mine owner who lives
with his family at Lead, and John ,
O'Connell, employed by <Hennessy,
were burned to death In their cabin.
There are hints Of foul play.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
Violating Game Law.

Violating Game Law.
Brainerd, MIMI. Dec. %. = Deputy
Game Warden Chase brought in fif.
teen deer, five antlered heads aud
Moose head, which We're captured at
Lake George, north of here. The
hunters had a tip and got away.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

A man may be able to write dozen
volumes and still be unable to fill one
pochetbook.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

The stock operator who buys and
sells for future delivery evidently be-
lieves in a hereafter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

An Ohio man wrote a 3OO-line poem
entitled Come Back to Me-" and every
time he sends it to an editor it does.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

Women are naturally given unto
self-denial. No one ever heard Of
Jennie the Kisser."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

A man should never tell his wife tc
hurry up when she is coming down
stairs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
NORTH DAKOTA.

Even the worm will turn-perhaps
into . butterfly.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

It's sad blow to the boxer when
the box-ofice receipts fail to pan out.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

Some feminine matchmakers seem to
make a speciality of friction matches.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

There are people who actually be.
lieve their troubles interest others.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

When marriage is failure the hus-
band sometimes liquidates.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

The man who has no price is the only
one really worth buying.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

The best place for practical Jokes
and boils is on others.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29

A woman never forgives a man his
failure to ask to be forgiven.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-12-15
FIFTEEN NEW WAR VESSELS.
Three Monster Men of War, Three Great
Cruisers and Nine OIher Vessels hse'
commended by Committee

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-The naval
committee of the house has practically
decided to bring in bill for the con-
struction of 10 new naval vessels. Also
TO increase the enlisted force OF the
navy as recommended by Secretary
Long to %, 1000 men. The naval COM
mittee does not wish to be behind the
military committee of the house in car
ryiny out the presidents Recommended
tions and it is expected that bill VIII
soon be ready for the house.
The new construction is for three bat
tie ships of 10, 500 tons and great steam
ing radius; three 1900 ton armored
cruisers; three 5000 ton armored cruis'
ers, and six protected cruisers OF 2,eoo
tons each, for service in the waters
around our insular possessions These
were recommended by the bureau OF
construction, and while the committee
had not finally acted upon the matter
the fact that it will do so has been
very clearly indicated at the two in
formal meetings of the committee held
this week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-12-15
A SPLENDID YEARS WORK.
Makes q Record for Economy
and Efficiency.

Claud II. johnson, director OF the
bureau of engraving and printing, in his
annual report shows that during the
year there were 92.079,47S sheets of
stamps and government securities
printed and delivered at a cost of ST.
57O,59S. This sum, however, includes
s12,59O increase OF stock, $4,000 paid
for machinery, and s6,416 paid to out
side employees. Deducting these extra
amounts the cost per thousand sheets
this year was AZ cents less than last,
making total saving OF s43,700. The
average number of sheets handled by
each employc was 1920. which is the
best record ever made by the bureau
and an increase of Sc per cent. over the
year 1893. A remarkable record was
made by the bureau In supplying I'd
hesive stamps to the internal revenue
bureau. In II days after the passage
of the act, the bureau had delivered
1875, 390,026 stamps. This work was
done In addition to and in connection
with the new bond issue and In addition
to supplying increased demand for
United States notes, silver certificates
and treasury notes, as well rs the issue
of a new series of postage stamps for
the Omaha Trans-Mississippi Expo
ton. The director recommends that
the appropriations for printing postage
stamps be made direct to the bureau and
so settle the point that the government
and not private establishments shall do
this work,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-12-15
TOO MUCH GOLD ON HAND.
Government Burdened by a Plethora
of the Yellow Metal-Anxious
to Get Rid Of 1t.

Holdings Of gold in the New York
subtreasury continue to be burdensome
and the government officials are re-
sorting to all sorts Of pardonable ari-
fees to get rid Of them. Still they pile
up. The statement of the director Of
the mint that gold Is swapping him
added to the dismay Of the local officials
the other day.
IF we were allowed to pay the troops
in gold,' said weary guardian of the
government exchequer, ut would solve
the problem. But we are not. We must
pay them in currency, because it is
more portable. But gold doesn't carry
germs as readily as paper money. Bring
that to the attention Of Uncle Sans
doctors"
The average holdings Of gold in the
subtreasury have been heavier in the
last year than they have since 1890.
The lowest point was reached on Sep
TENDER 20, 1893. in the panic. when the
holdings of gold were only SS,s00,0OO
On September 20 last there was s110,-
100000 in the subterranean vaults at
Wall and Nassau streets. There was
$o7 100000 the other day.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-12-15

For the benefit of the Posi- readers
give you the following facts concerning
the world renowned Safe Cure, made by
Warmers Safe Cure Co, Rochester, \. \.
For many years my mother had been a
terrible sufferer OF a heart disease and
liver complaint, and many times it looked
as it death was near. Four months ago
procured two trial size bottles of Warmers
Safe Cure and she began its use. After
using the two, she was greatly relieved
and seemed to he on the road to recovery
! procured two more trial bottles tor the
special case, she began its use, and ere
she consumes these two | am sure shall
she her well, healthy and stout woman,
as III her youth. hey will send trial
size bottle for % cents, remit in express
or Postotilce money order. W. b. WEBB,
Sergcnt, Ky.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-12-15
The Hot Springs Of Arkansas
The Mountain-locked
Miracle of the OzarkS.

The hot waters, the mountain air,
eauable climate and the pine forests make
Hot Springs the most wonderful health
and pleasure resort in the world, summer
or winter. 1t is owned, endorsed and con-
trolled by the U. S. Government and has
accommodations for all classes. The Ar
lington and Park hotels and 60 others and
300 boarding houses are open all suTmer
Having an altitude of 1000 feet 1t IS
cool, safe aad nearby refuge during the
heated term in the south.
For information concerning Hot Springs
address G. F. Cooley, Manager Business
Mems League, Hot Springs, Ark.
For reduced excursion tickets and par
ticulars of the trip see local agent or ad-
dress W. A. turk, Genl Pass. Agent,
Southern Rv., Washington, ID. G.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-12-15
Tourist Sleeping Car Service.

The Tourist Sleeping Car Line operated
by the Southern Railway between Wash
ington and San Francisco without change,
viasNew Orleons, has proven SO success
ful that il has become necessary to make
Il semi weekly service, the Westbound de-
parture being Oh Wednesday and Saturday
OF each week.
This sleepe, offers sleeping car facilities
20 persons holding hrst or second class
tickets, the berth rate being only 81 0O
from Washington 10 San Francisco, Los
Angeles, or Portland, berth being large
enough iUr occupancy by two people, il
desied, without extra charge.
These Sleepers run through Texas,
Arizona aud New Mexico, and connect
with similar cars Tor Oregon.
Elnforma,ion IN regard thereto may bc
had form any Southern Railway Ticket
Agent, from Mr.. A. j. Poston, GEM
Agent, Sunset Tourist Excursions, 5ll
Penn. Ave, n W, Washington, b. g., OF
fromsMr. ". A. Turk, .G. +. A., 1860 Penn.
Ave, n. W., Washington, DC.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-12-15
A RADICAL CHANGE.
Catholic Church In This Country to
Be Americanized.
Pope Desires That such Titles ~
"Cerman," "French," "Italian,"
"rofish,~ "Greek" Shall Be
EIiminated.

A most important step Is under con-
Liberation by Roman Catholic prelates
IN this country, VIZ: The Ameicanisa-
ton OF tho church; or, in other words,
putting an end TO the custom OF es'sb-
fishing on American soil Catholic
churches which retain the names and
languages outside the Latin ritual OF
the countries from which their par
ishioners have emigrated.
News OF this victory OF the Amer
Jean" wing Of the church was given to
the priests Of the New York diocese by
Archbishop Corrigan ut a meeting OF
the synod. lie announced that 1t was
the desire Of the pope that such titles
ss German" Trench" Italian" Pol
ish," "Greek," in connection with Cath
Ole churches in this country should be
eliminated, and that the establishment
Of them should be discouraged.
"The work shall be DONE" said Fa-
tier Invelle, speaking for Archbishop
Corrigan, SLOWLY and genuy-almost
imperceptbly, but 1t will be none the
less sure Of accomplishment"
The American idea was championed
ny Father Hecker. Archbishop keane
and other prelates favorable to the
growth of the church in this country
along lines agreeable to the general
sentiment OF the country. The most
obstinate prelates have. it is said, been
the Catholics Of German birth or de-
scent who have their own churches
and schools In which the mother tongue
is exclusively spoken and taught.
Controversy over the matter has
waxed warm for years, and 1t was not
until recently that the pope made up
his mind on the subject.
ut is not a now matter to the church
at ALL" said Father Lavelle, land de-
cision was not reached until exhaustive
study Of the situation. Now that word
has gone out that national churches
are to be discouraged and eliminated,
there remains nothing but obedience"