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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24
Kidnapping Parent Cauert

Sturgis, s. D., May 24.-Robert Ben
Ter, who kidnapped his son from his di-
vofced wires parents in this city last
TUESDAY, mas been arrested at Chad
ron, Neb., and will be brought back
as soon as requisition papers can be
prepared.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24
Ready for Service.

Newport, r. l., May 24.-The Unlle st
States ship Hist, formerly the yac1D,
Thespia, arrived here for the Rhoa ~
Island reserves who are enlistlng T. +
the navy for coast patrol duty. Sue -, =
a raltish looking craft carrying I nlS
nal mast and mounting five guns: n ro
appearance quite pleasing to the =
serves.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

Sagasta says it would cast stain on
SPANS honor to sell Cuba. Dear sir,
there are SO many stains on the thing
mentioned that an additional one
couldn't be recognized with the aid OF
a microscope.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

A woman's idea of personal devil
is a neighboring woman who talks
about her
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

It's good deal of satisfaction, at
any rate, to know that Columbus
wasn't Spaniard.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

Spain must fight to prevent revolu-
ton and save the government at home.
She is between the devil and the deep
sea.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

The outcome of baseball games and
buckwheat cakes usually depends upon
the batter.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

Manila straw hats will be the cor
rect wear this summer in the United
States.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

There is a rumor that the United
States is getting ready to quote prices
on Canaries.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

Judging from the number OF sur
geons and nurses who have volunteer
ed a very doleful view must be taken
of the probable effects of a Cuban cam
paign.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24
CALM BEFORE
The STORM
NO DEFINITE NEWS FROM sAMP-
son CIR sCFLEY.

Concentrated on the
Whereabouts of Admiral Cerevas'
Squadron = Rumor of the Bonn
bardment of Santiago de Cuba Is
Generally observation-disclosures mt
Gu IN Gives Some Details of the
Recent Reimbursement of Cardenas
Spanish Loss of Life Was Very
Heavy Much Destruction of
Property.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

The fact that Bismarck smokes ten
or twelve pipes a day is not evidence
that the old man is in bad health; but
it is going to be.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24
ROUGH RIDERS ARE ALL READ
six-shooters and Lassoes for ThOs

SiX-ShOOters and LassOes for ThOS
PesIky SpaniardS.
Butte, Mont, May 24.-Orders wer
received by the Montana cavalry troop
to prepare to start for Chickamauga a
once. The Missoula troop will arIivI
in Butte this morning and join Capt
Stiver's troops, and in the afternoOI
will leave over the Oregon Short Lin
and Union Pacific for st. Louis. I'M
Montana volunteer regiment will star
on Tuesday for the Philippines, ais
over the Short Line, Ell route to Sal
Francisco.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

Deadwood, S. D.. May 24.-The thre
troops Of rough riders at Fort Mead
have orders to start for Chickamaug
at once. Fully 1000 people from tn
northern hills visited the fort to-day I
say farewell to their friends and rels
tives.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

AS pugilist would say, it is easy
to land on Spain in Cuba.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

And even if the Spaniards did dis
cover us, didn't we find out Spain?
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-24

The Spanish fag-Skull and cross
bones.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07
The P!ebiscite.

In the Canadian prohibition "Plebis-
cite" last week the results were rather
dubious. Each province gave majority
for prohibition except Quebec, which
went IS, o. against. This was almost
exactly balanced by the majorities of the
maritime provinces which gave about the
same majorities for. Winnipeg was one
of the few cities that gave majority
'for." The most remarkable result was
that ony about twenty-five per cent of
the people voted either way, and it is
quite probable that this fact will be given
as reason why the government will not
introduce prohibition bill.
incidentally, it is matter which some
of our populist friends, who are enthu-
siastic over an Initiative and referendum
law" should take notice. Certainly there
is no question on which people have
more information, or on which they have
more firmly decided in their own minds
than the temperance question, and yet
in this instance three-quarters Of the
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07
BOUNTY OFFICERS SALARIES

N In the criticisms following in this arti-
clA we do not wish to be understood as
makRg them in partizan or personal
sense. In the greater part of our county
Offices. the principals, deputies and clerks,
by heavy responsibilities undertaken,
and by hard clerical and other labor earn
every cent of their salaries. On the
other hand, ifthere are officials over
paid. j is not their fault, they are en-.
titled TO every cent the law allows, and
would get no thanks from anybody il
they took less.
But, some ten or dozen years ago
nearly all officers were paid by fees alone
and paid for their own clerk hire. Some
of these Offices in the largest counties at
that time paid pretty large. salaries and
he people, through their legislators,
called for q reduction. The legislature
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07
Second District Convention.

The republican second legislative dis
trict convention held at Cavalier Friday,
Oct. lst was we'll attended. The con-
vention in the absence Of Chairman H.
N. Joy, was called to order by D. ]. Lax.
dial. DR.. Stewart, of St. Thomas, was
made temporary secretary. Committees
were appointed as follows:
Credentials-J. E. Truemner, E. H
Bergman.
Permanent Organization-D. A. Hogg,
E. H. Restemeyer.
Resolutions-Dr. Stewart, w. N. Hus.
band, r. A. Thacker, S. Bjarnson.
The convention took recess of fifteen
minutes to allow the several committees
time to prepare their reports.
The committee on organization recon-
mended that d. A. Hogg be made per.
manent chairman and that DR.. Stewart
be made permanent secretary. The com.
mittee on resolutions brought in long
winded report condemning the presen,
lax divorce laws OF our state, and up.
holding the republican platform.
For senator, Albert Garnett of Lodema
and DR.. Stewart of st. Thomas were
nominated. The ballot showed Garnett
81; Stewart Is. Mr.. Garnett was made
the unanimous nominee.
For representatives, John Thordarson.
Akra and E. H. Restemeyer.of Cavalier
were the unanimous nominees ofthe con.
vention. A legislative committee of five
was appointed to act for two years, said
committee to have the power of filling
any vacancy caused by any of the nomi.
nees on the legislative ticket refusing to
run. The following is the committee;
a. Robbie, N. Thompson, c. R. Green,
w. N. Husband.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07

1t seems that the lightning rod agents
who were at work here five or six weeks
ago victimized a much larger number OF
farmers than was first supposed, and the
end is not yet. When will farmers learn
never to give their signatures to a
stranger under any pretense whatever.
In the hands of rascal your signature
can be used to rob you Of everything you
own. When a stranger asks you to sign
your name to any paper, give him your
best horse or COW, but keep your sigma
ture yourself.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
STATE OFFICERS.

Senators, d. c. Hansbrough, W. n. N.Roach.
Governor, Frank A. Briggs.
Lieut. Governor, ]. NJ. Devine.
Secretary of State. Fred Falley.
State Treasurer, geo. E. Nichols.
State Auditor, N: B. Hannum.
Attorney General, John Cowsn:
Supreme Court, Guy c. H. Corliss, Alfred
Wallin, J. II. Bartholomew.
Railroad Commissioners, John F. Gibson,
Geo h. Keyes, L. L. Walton.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction, j.
G. Halland.
Commissioner Of Insurance, Fred B. Fam
cher.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor,
Il. U. Thomas.
SENATOR'S.
First District, Judson LaMoure, Pembina.
Second District James Dobie, Tyner.
REPRESENTATIVES.
First District, Alex Duncan, Bruce, j. D.
Second District, Thomas Gu!nan, St.
Thomas, Il. N. Joy, Hamilton.
Judge Of the District Court, Seventh Ju.
Clerk Of District Court, Frank A. Hart.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
States Attorney. A. L. Miller.
Sheriff. ]. e. Truemner.
Auditor, Donald Thomson.
Treasurer, Whitfield Douglas.
nekl5t0E Vi UeOUe, Js M. Cnl6nOlm.
County Judge, e. W. COnmy.
Superintendent Of Schools, c. E. jackson.
Surveyor. F. E. Hebert.
Coroner, DR.. j. C. Sutter.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
First District, F. G. Myrlck, Pembina.
Second District. s. j. Sigfusson, Mountain
Third District, Geo. Taylor, Bathgate.
Fourth District. j. P. Hicks, Neche.
Fifth District, H. P. Ottem, st. Thomas.
COUNTY JUSTICES.
G. B. Asselstine, Hamilton.
p. 81. Mcmillan, Hamilton.
I. +. Mussell, Drayton.
8. A. Armstrong, Bathgate.
COUNTY CONsTABLEs.
Charles Edwards, Drayton.
Andrew Darling. Crystal.
E. A. Nevers, Cavalier.
John Lindsay, st. Thomas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07
A Great Mix-up.

Grand Forks Herald.
Langdon, N. D., Oct. 1.-The demo-
Gratis and populists held convention here
yesterday and never in the history of
Cavalier county was there such mixed
up political mess. An attempt at fusion
was made, the democrats offering the
populists two representatives, auditor,
surveyor. two justices and two con-
stables, but as the pops wanted the states
attorney in addition, the fusion deal fell
through on the first round.
The situation scared the dems. and in
spite of the snub they had received they
left their offices, except attorney open in
hope the pops would relent. Meantime
the pops were having plenty of trouble
OF their own. A majority of their dele
gates favored nominating the candidates
for the Offices enumerated above and
trusting to the unofficial promises made
by the republicans to secure their endor-
sement at the coming republican con-
vention. Wrangles and numerous con-
ference committees kept both conven-
tions in hot water until o'clock this
morning. when the pops decided by
large majority to cut loose from the
democrats and cast their lot with the re-
publicans. AT this senator Dobie. chair
man, and few born democratic follow
ers left the convention and went over to
the democrats where they were received
with open arms and given nominations
for their heroic action, the blanks in the
ticket being filled at their suggestion.
The democratic ticket was comulete at 2
a. m. as follows: Senator, Chas. w.
Plain; representatives, James Dobie* and
J. H. williamson; sheriff, F. E. B. Mer-
Ger; treasurer, John Mcbride; register,
John Rylance; auditor, Robert Works;
county judge, H. E. Dorval; superintend-
ent, E. ]. Fox; coroner, ]. A. Veer; at
torney, w. B. Dickson. Two justices
and two Of the cot,stables were also given
the pops.
*Populists.
Meantime the majority wing of the
pops did. business as follows: Repre-
sentatives, Sever Berger and John Butter
wick; auditor, Robert Work; attorney
w. J. Thompson; register of deeds, Frank
Wrightson. A committee will fill all
other vacancies in case the republicans
do not endorse the nominees.
This is the end of the pop party in this
county and all hands are figuring where
their vote will go, it being conceded the
republicans will get the bulk of it. The
prospects of republican success are very
bright as there are some very sore spots
in the democratic ranks.
AS the republicans have no very heavy
aspirants for the Offices named by the
pops it is probable their nominees will be
endorsed at the convention next We'd
nesday, the other nominees in all prob
abilities being: w. A. Laidlaw, senator;
John McGauvran, treasurer; ]. r. Mears,
sheriff; Joseph Power, judge.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07
PEMBINA, n. D.. FRIDAY. OCTOBER r 1888

people would not take the trouble to
express themselves with ballot. In the
case of our own prohibition law there
was similar Indifference. Theoretically,
people ought to make their own laws at
least on great social questions, but prac-
tice proves they won't.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07
The Pioneer Express.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.


B. F. spALD1NG, c,., c.
F. B. FANCHER.
Stutsman County.
For:Lieutenant Governor,
For Supreme Court
N. G. YOUNG,
Pembl ma County.
FRED 'FALLEY,
Richland County.
A. N. CARLBLoM. .
ForlAttorney General,
Ramsey County.
For Insurance Commissioner.
GEO. W. HARRISON,
Ransom County.
i. W. DR1scoLL,
For Superintendent Public Instruction,
J. G. HALLAND,
For Commissioner of Agriculture.
H. u. THOMAS,
For Railroad Commissioners.
L. L. WALTON,
ERICKSON. '''
McHenry County.
COdN SlMONS,
Barnes County.
County Ticket.
For Auditor,
PAUL WILLIAMS
For Treasurer.
A. A. HALLIDAY.
For Register,
]. E. TURNER.
For Clerk of Court.
A. L. Airth.
For County Judge,
v. QUACKENBUSH
For Sheriff,
JAS. LITTLE.
For Stat,s Attorney,
I For Superintendent of s;chools,
II C. E. JACKSON.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07

1t is query whether there is a greater
loss of life by accident and sickness in
the army than among the threshing
crews in North Dakota.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-10-07

Tho PIONEER EXPRESS is sent only on the di-
rect order of Subscribers, and is continued until
ordered stopped and all arrearages paid.
The rate Of subscription is alike to all, zoo
per year. Subscribers paying in advance have
the choice of several premium papers in addi.
ton.
plimentary only, aud while we desire them to be
considered as invitations to subscribe, they will
NOT be continued except upon request.
medium in the county, having more general
circulation than any other paper. Card Of rates
sent on application.
Evening star., 1898-05-09
Naval officials Expect 1t to Come
Within Twenty-four Hours.
NO REPORT OF ANY ENGAGEMENT
Ignorance Regarding Whereabouts
Of Spanish Vessels.
CAPT. MAHAN REPORTS

The naval officials are expecting interest
ing news from Admiral Sampson within
the next twenty-four hours. 1t was Off
cialy admitted this morning that the ad-
miral was yesterday with his fleet near
Cape Haytien. on the north coast of San
Domingo, and about a days run from
Porto Rico. So far no reports have come
to the department of any of the lurid en-
gagements that are said to have taken
place in those waters. but it is believed
at the department that if there was gun
firing yesterday and the day before, as re-
ported by merchant vessels, 1t was proba-
bly, caused by some of the United States
vessels chasing the small Spanish gum
boats that are believed to be cruising
around in those waters. or else running
down prizes.
1t is not believed that there has been any
engagement between Admiral SIMPSONS
forces and the Spanish ironclad flying
squadron, else reports would already have
been received at the department. From
Evening star., 1898-05-09
CONDENSED LOCALS.

John Forth. twenty-eight years old. met
with a painful accident about l O'Clock yes-
terday morning near AZ street and Mary
Iand avenue southwest. sprained ankle
was the result and the injured man was re-
moved TO his home, No. 5i2 18th street
southwest, in the patrol wagon.
Fire in HneD closet at the house of Mrs.
Annie Stewart, No. 1919 p street north
west, about 10 O'Clock yesterday did dam
age amounting to about 80. An alarm was
sounded from box 2lT and the department
responded. The cause of the fire is not
known.
The District Commissioners have granted
third-cI3ss steam engineers licenses to
Chas. w. Foley and F. NJ. Loetsch
Maggie Trudoor, colored seventeen wears
old, escaped from the Girls Reform School
Saturday The police have been given a
description of the fugitive and requested to
arrest her.
For assaulting Belle West his wife. and
Sadie Gordon, also colored, Seth West was
today fined $50 by Judge KimbaIl West
chose the alternative of ninety days in jaiI.
and therefore did not pay.
William Brown, colored was today con-
Vieted before Judge Kimball of the larceny
OF an overcoat valued at 81 from Michae Ell
Maloney. Brown has gone to Jail for three
months.
Evening star., 1898-05-09

resolution of thanks to Commodore Dewey
and the creation Of the position of rear
admiral. The cabinet was in session and
Mr. Boutelle did not get long conference
with the President.
Major General Wilson of Delaware called
at the White House today and had a long
talk with the President in the private
apartments of the White House.
Secretary Alger Has n Conference.
Secretary Alger went to the White House
this afternoon for further conference with
the President on the situation. 1t is
thought the Secretary informed the Presi-
dent as to what has been done so far about
getting troops, supplies, etc, ready for the
Philippines.
1t is thought the President and his Sec
retary OF War are fully agreed that ii will
be inadvisable to send troops to Cuba until
something is known of the whereabouts of
the Spanish fleet When this question is
satisfactorily settled there will be little de-
lay about invasion, as it is now hoped to
end the war speedily possible.
Evening star., 1898-05-09


Forecast till s pm. Tuesday: For the
District of Columbia, eastern New York,
eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Della
ware, Maryland, Virginia and West Vir-
ginia, fair and warmer tonight, fair Tues
day; northerly, shifting to southerly winds.
Weather conditions and general foreca st
Ihe pressure has risen generally east of
the Mississippi The pressure is slightly
above the normal throughout the central
valleys and is high over the northern
Rocky mountains and on the north Pacific
coast.
The weather is clear throughout the east
and south, except in Texas. A belt of
clouds extends from the latter section to
the upper lake region, and there is a par
tial cloudiness throughout the west Dur
ing the past twenty-four hours rain has
fallen on the Atlantic coast from Cape Cod
to Cape Hatteras, and showers in Colorado
During the twenty-four hours ending S
am. Sunday, there was rain in the middle
Atlantic states and a few scattered show
ers in the northwest.
There has been but little change in tenn
rerature conditions, the tendency being to-
ward higher temperature throughout the
east and south.
Fair and warmer weather is indicated
for tonight in the Atlantic states, lower
lake region. and Ohio valley, with con-
tirued fair weather. Tuesday. The weather
will continue fair in the east gulf states
and lower Mississippi valley. Partly cloudy
weather Will prevail in the southwest,
probably with light showers.
The following heavy precipitation Gin
inches) was reported: For the twenty-four
hours ending am. Sunday-Lynchburg
100.
Rivers.-The following changes in the riv-
ers Gin feet and tenths) have occurred:
Risen Little Rock, OF. Fallen, Vicksburg
O6; New Orleans. O3. Above the danger
line and rising, Little Rock 81. Above the
danger line and falling, Vicksburg, 1.9;
Fort Smith, 10 Stationary, New Orleans
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide BAT am. and 4:35 pm
high tide 10 am. and 1871 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:51 am. and 5:36
PM; high tide, IL am. and II "a pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 4:53; sun sets, 7:O1
Moon rises, 11:17 pm.
TomorroW-Sun rises, 1852.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 500 p.m; extin-
gushing begun at am. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at 754 pm; extin-
guished at 4:15.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, So; condi-
tlcn z; receiving reservoir, tempera ture
90; condition at north connection, 3; condi-
ton at south connection; "a; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 81; condition at in
nuent gate house, &c; eff1uent gate house, 36.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for the
twentyfour hours beginning at pm. yes
terday:
April S4 pm, 43; 8 pm, A; II mid
night, A.
April "a am. SO; 8 am, 50; noon, 50; 2
pm, 63.
Maximum. 63. at 2 PM, May g.; mini
mum, sc. at am, May 8.
The following We're the readings Of the
barometer at the weather bureau for the
tWentyfour hours beginning at pm. yes
terday:
April Sd pm, 29.74; pm. 1854; 12
midnight, 29.S7.
5000; pm, 1891
Evening star., 1898-05-09

for several days yet. In the meantime he
is aiding Col. Wood, in command of the
regiment, by hurrying forward the parties
who are being recruited here.
Senators Quay of Pennsylvania and Petit
grew and Representative Bingham Of Phil
adelphia had a talk with Secretary Long
this morning. Senators Foraker and Per-
kins were among the other callers, but they
failed to see the Secretary.
To Retain the Names.
The Secretary of the Navy has decided
to make no change in the names of three
new vessels recently acquired for naval pur-
poses. These are the yacht Free Lance
donated outright to the government by Mr..
Scher,nerhorn of New York, and the col
iers Kinstor and Abarenda
Evening star., 1898-05-09
STATE DEPARTMENT VISITORS.
Gen. WooIfOrd Had a Half Hour Con.
ference With Secretary Day.

The State Department was alive with dis
tinguished diplomatic callers today. Gen.
Wocdford, our late representative at Mad
rid, came to the department about II
O clock and awaited the return of Secre-
tary Day from the cabinet meeting, when
the two had half hour together. Ii
doubtless afforded Gen. Woodford an oppor-
tunity to report upon the closing phases
of the diplomatic negotiations with Spain,
although no statement was given out as TO
the purposes of the call Gen. Woodford
maintained the strict reserve he has shown
since he entered the diplomatic service,
and, while greeting all interviewers courte-
ously, he said he must decline to say a
word while he still remains i'm the service.
He is still technically the United States
minister to Spain, on leave of absence.
About the same time the late United
States consul to Barcelona, Mr.. Clarence
w. Bowen, called On Assistant Secretary
Cridler, who has charge OF consular affairs,
ard reported his arrival. Mr.. Bowen ha ]
an exciting time some months ago. during
former acute stage of the Spanish trouble.
He said, however. that his recent depart
IRE was attended with little excitement.
He too, is on sixty days leave of absence.
The status of our representatives to Spain
after their leaves expire is in doubt as it
is said the department has not had occa-
sion recently to consider a case of
officials whose services were terminated by
war.
A number of members of the diplomatic
corps called on Secretary Day after his
return from the cabinet meeting, including
the British ambassador. Sir Julian Paunce-
fote; the Italian ambassador. Baron Fava:
the first secretary of the German embassy,
Baron Speck Won Sternburg; the Chinese
minister, Mr.. Wu Tng-Fang. and the Swed-
ish minister, Mr. Grip. The unsual number
of calls was due mainly to the return of
Canton.