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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Saturday, May 2.

Another Day AMI st;ll no news from
Dewey.
The Spanish feet has not reached
the Canaries.
Spain will protest that the Cuban
blockade has not been effective.
Talk Of possible intcrventiin of for
eign powers again receives its quietus.
The queen regent has asked lImperors
Francis Joseph to use his influence to
bring about European intervention.
A party of correspondents is said to
have been captured by Spaniartls Ia
Cuba and beheadet
The troubles in Spain will either re-
suit i'll the seating Of Don Carlos IN
the throne or the proclaiming Of a re-
public. s
Washington officials insist that the
lack Of communication is evidence that
the Spaniards are not in control 81
Manila. s
The French liner Lafayette. cn,,-.
turcd BY the Annapolis while tryins IS;
rum the blockade ct Havana, syas ~
dered reseased. Her capture wasS -
sunfortunates Mistake.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
DEEPLY SIGNIFICANT.

Lord salisbury's Speech Is So Re-
Earded by European Countries.
Washington May AT the several
foreign headquarters the speech of
Lord Salisbury before the Primrose club
was regarded as deeply significant in
that it was the first expression from 4
high official source clearly indicating
the sympathy Of the British ministry
in the present course of the United
States. In British quarters Lord Sal
isbury's speech is received with much
satisfaction as another evidence of COR
diality between this country and Great
Britain. At the same time it is stated
with the greatest positiveness that
this friendly feeling has at no time
taken official form in the way Of an
entente, or understanding of any kind.
1t is regarded as none the less helpful,
however, in leading toward fuller CO.
operation and sympathy between the
Notwithstanding people on both sides
Of the water.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Friday, May G.

Brazil has declared neutrality.
More troops have been ordered to
Tampa.
Roosevelt leaves Washington to join
his rough riders.
A British warship arrives at Havana
to take off British subjects.
Secretary Long feels no apprehen-
sion over the lack of news from Dew
ey.
The sentiment in Russia is one of
extreme cordially toward the United
States.
Cape Verde squadron is reported to
have turned back owing to lack of am
munition.
The Wilmington fires on a troop of
Spanish cavalry and they Immediately
take to the woods
Party of Cubans landed in Cuba By a
United States tug boat with arms and
ammunition for the insurgents.
A Washington special to the Chicago
Times-Eerald says SIMPSONS squad
ron has gone toward Puerto Rico to
meet the Spanish fleet.
A report from Madrid says fleet of
warships will go to the Pacific to drive
the Yankees from the Philippines and
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13

Key West, May 1.-The government
tug Leyden, Capt. ]. NJ. Angus,
steamed into port yesterday morning
and told the following story of q des-
perate encounter with Spanish troops
on the northern coast of Cuba. The
Leyden left here Monday afternoon
with party of insurgents under Gen.
Baldamore Acosta and including five
cuban scouts under the leadership of
Capt. j. H. Dorst, of the United States
cavalry. The Leyden also carried n
large quantity Of arms and ammuni-
ton. The tug landed five men with
four boxes Of ammunition and two
horses. Gen. Acosta also landed and
penetrated the interior, where he COM
municated with the forces of the in
surgents. The Leyden lay to outside
until 5 o'clock in the morning, when.
observing troop of Spanish infantry
approaching, she put to sea and got
safely away. The same night she pro-
ceeded to MatanZas and Tuesday after
noon landed another small party near
there. Fearing attack by the Span
lards, she looked for the monitors Ter
ror and Amphithrite. which are on the
blockade in that vicinity, but being Hn-
able 10 locate them, the Leyden re-
turned to the original landing place,
reaching there early Wednesday morn
ing. Here she was met by Acosta and
about 200 Cubans, half of whom We're
armed with rifles. They united with
the men on the tug and an attempt
was made to land the remaining arms
and men. when a troop of POO of the
Villa Nicosa cavalry swooped down on
them and q fierce engagement of half
IA hour followed. The Cubans finally
repulsed the enemy, driving them into
the woods. During this engagement
several bullets went through the Ley
denis smokestack, but no one was IN
jLrcd. The plucky little tug then went
in search Of the flagship and found
her lying near Havana and reported
the story. Rear Admiral Sampson
sent the gunboat Wilmington back
with they Leyden. The two vessels
reached the scene Of the landing on
Wednesday afternoon and found the
Spanish cavalry in waiting to welcome
another attempt at invasion. The vii.
mington lost no time in plelinlinaries,
but promptly opened fire upon a num-
Der of small houses marking the en-
trance to the place. The gunboat fired
four shots, which Immediately drove
back the Spaniards, and Capt Dorst,
with the ammunition, landed safely,
the Leyden returning here.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
MORE TROOPS FOR TAMPA.
Twenty-Fifth Infantry Ordered To
Report With All Possible Speed.

VWCnty.Fifth infantry OrdereO 10
Report With All Possible Speed.
Chickamauga, Ca, May z. - Orders
were received from the war depart
ment by Gen. Brooke, commanding
the provisional army corps at Chicla-
manga Park, to dispatch the Twenty
fifth infantry (colored), Col. Burt COM
handing, with all possible speed to
Tampa Fla. Two companies Of this
regiment are now Mt Dry Tortugas,
and it is believed that the destination
of the remainder of the regiment is
the same point 1t is further believed
that the regiment will shortly go to the
front, as Col. Burt, who has been
named as brigadier general in the vol
unteer army, is expected to go south
with his command. 1t is the purpose
to embark early tomorrow evening.
The Tenth cavalry (coloreO is expect
ing orders to move tomorrow, as are
also the Sixth and Third cavalry.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
WANTED IN A HURRY.
Order for a Battery TO Be Ready In
FOrty.eiSht Hours.

Order for a Battery TO Be Ready in
FOrty-eissht Hours.
Mount Gretna, Pa, May Sit was
learned early this morning that Bat
terry A, Capt. Barclay II. Warburton,
has been directed by the war depart
ment to be prepared to leave here with
in forty-eight hours recruited up to
full standing Of battery on a war
footing. This necessitated Capt. War
burton to leave at once for Philadel-
phia, and with detail Of ten men
and sergeant he left on a special
train furnished by the Pennsylvania
railroad. The train arrived in Phila-
delphia at lis O'clock this morning.
The battery will be recruited by Capt.
Warburton to the required strength in
Philadelphia to-day.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
TO TAKE OFF BRITIsHERS.
British Warship Arrives Mt uayanI
for That Pu1nOse

nr1tlsE W0rshiD Arrives Mt llaVan i
for That Purpose.
Key West, Fla, May News has
reached here Of the arrival at Havana
of the British cruiser Talbot to take
off British subjects who desire to leave
the city The Talbot was held up by
the hlockading vessels, but finally
asked permission Of the flagship to 90
in, which Rear Admiral Sampson read
lily granted. Admiral Sir John Rich
ardson, commanding the British West
Indian naval station, was on board the
Talbot. The Rritishers had not heard
the news of the Manila victory. aha
when they learned it they heartily
congratulated Admiral Sampson and
the other officers of the fleet.
Further information from the be-
sieged islands is TO the effect that Gen.
Blanco is urging the provincial au-
thorities in every locality to stir up the
patriotism Of the people. which is said
to be rapidly waning under the intlu-
ence of hunger and disease.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
HIGHEST IN TEN YEARS.
May Wheat in Chicago Advances 20
Cents, Closing at $50.

May Wheat in Chicago Advances 20
Gents, Closing at $3.50.
Chicago, May MAY wheat rose 20
cents at the board of trade. 1t closed
at $3.50 per bushel, the highest price
since 1885, The excitement in the
wheat pit during the closing hour was
intense. The market fluctuated vio-
lently all morning, but gave no evil
dence Of the pyrotechnics to come.
Joseph Letters brokers We're quietly
at work and during the first hour
bought about 100000 bushels of July
wheat, principally short sales. July
opened only 7-Sc above yesterdays
close at SO 1-2c. For a moment it got
over the dollar mark, and then dropped
back to 50 5-8c. Pit traders sold short
and soon found themselves in deep
water. Liverpool market kept up its
sensational advance, closing 114@
1-2d higher than the day before.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
PILLAGE AND ROBBERY.
Riots Continue to De the Ors1c. of
the Day in Spain.

Valencia, May 7.-Riots continue to
be the order of the day. In the Carta-
gena district 6,OOO miners are on strike.
After cutting the wires they burned
down the town hall and sacked the
residence of the man who framed the
odious octoroi tax. Troops We're called
out and order was restored. Caceres,
Talvera and Gijon have also been
scenes of wild riot and tumult, which
ended in pillage and robbery, grain
and provision stores being Quilted and
merchant offices broken into and
robbed. All these disturbances are due
to economic causes, to the great dearth
of wheat and the consequent advance
in the price of bread and the closing
of the factories and workshops.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Thursday, May ).

Still no official report from Com
mander Dewey.
Internal troubles in Spain take on
an alarming aspect.
Supplies for Dewey's feet are being
rushed to San Francisco.
Spain would be willing to cede Cuba
but cannot pay an indemnity.
The Spanish Cape Verde feet returns
to Cadiz to join the other squadron. !.
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet sails. Her
destination is officially unannounced. :
President McKinley's list of army
appointments was confirmed by the
senate.
Another serious reverse and Spain
VIII probably ask the powers to ar
range for peace. /:
Future Government of Spain being
discussed as if figures of Alfonso and
the queen regent had disappeared from
the stage.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
FLOOD OF APPLICATIONS.

Bright Young Men Who Want to lie
Second Licutepnnts.
Washington. May 7.-Great pressure
Is being brought to bear upon the war
department to secure appointments to
second lieutenancies authorized by the
recently enacted Hull bill. The list of
applicants includes many bright young
men, for the regulation requires them
to be under thirty. Among them are
former students ut West Point, news
paper men and others With political in
huence back of them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Military Supplies for caban..

New York, May Z. - Military sup
plies for the Cuban insurgents from
the New York arsenal We're piled on
the wharf at Governors island ready
for immediate shipment. The cases
were marked ''R. Bodrigous, Mobile,
Ala" The supplies consisted of 5000
Springfield rifles, 100 FUNDS cartridges,
200 revolver cartridges, and 100 dozen
machetes. Thee were besides several
cases marked containing saddles, bri-
dies and halters, and other cases load
ed machinery.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
TEDDY TO THE FRONT.
Leaves Washington to Join Hi,
Rough Riders.

Washington, May 7.-Assistant Sec
rotary Roosevelt will leave here to-day
for San Antonio, Tex, for the purpose
of assuming his duties as lieutenant
colonel of the regiment Of rifemen,
commanded by Col. Leonard Wood.
He will practically sever his official
connection with the navy department
at the close of business yesterday, al
though. his resignation may not take
effect until after the appointment and
qualification of his successor. Who
this will be has not yet been disclosed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
QUEEN READY TO LEAVE.

Apartments Reserved in 4 Vienna
Hotel for the Queen. Regent.
London, May Z. ~ The Vienna CORE
spondent Of the Telegraph says:
Apartments have been reserved at q
hotel here for the queen regent Of
Spain in case she arrives before apart
ments have been prepared for her III
her brothers palace. kilograms from
the Austrian ambassador at Madrid
indicate that the queen regent Is only
waiting for q suitable moment to quit
Spain without detrimeRt to the inter
se1ts Of her ron. 4, 3.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
WITHOUT AMMUNITION.

Reason the Cape Verde Squadron
TUNED Pack.
London, May z. = The Paris CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says: II
hear on indisputable authority that
five Of the Spanish warships, including
the battleship Palayo and the fine
cruiser Alfonso KILL, have not yet
been supplied with ammunition. This
was the cause Of delay in the sailing
of the Cape Verde feet and will prob
ally compel it to return to Cadiz."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
REINDEER DYING.

The Government Alaskan Expedi-
tion q Complete Failure.
Seattle, Mash, May 7.-Capt. d. L.
Brainard and George Runlin, U. 8. A.,
of the government Alaskan relief expe-
iition, have returned and Immediately
left for Washington. They state that
tile government herd. Of reindeer ID
rapidly dying on the Chilkoot noun
tains, and not more than one-half Of
the original herd survives. The expe-
dttion has proven a complete failure
owing to the lack Of food for the ami.
mails to subsist on. #
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
USELESS LABOR.

Spaninrds Building Fortifcations
for Sampson to Destroy.
Key West, May Capt. Lyons. Of
the gunboat Dolphin, which has been
cruising for eleven days along the
western coast Of Cuba. says there is
great activity on shore throughout that
section and especially in Bahai Honda.
Groups of Spaniards can be seen work
ing on improvised Notifications of all
kinds. Earth works have been thrown
up all along the coast and apparent
preparations against invasion are being
made.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
BETTER TRY 1T.

Spanish Fleet to Drive Americana
From the Philippines nnI Bonn
bard California Ports.
Madrid, May Via Paris-It is al
legged that the governments of Cuba
and Puerto Rico have cabled that
"there is not need to fear a landing Of
American troops in those islands,"
Two ironclads. two cruisers and thee
transports will leave Cadis for the Pa
cific to chase the Yankees from the
Philippines and then lombard Califor-
mia ports.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
CANNOT LEAVE MEXICO.

Freight intended for Spnninrlls in
Cuba IL Held Up.
Mexico City, May THE government
has given strict orders that no freight
of any nature shall be allowed to leave
Vera Crlz for any blockaded port in
Cuba, the order affecting provisions
collected by Spaniards to be sent to
their army on that island. Orders
have also been issued forbirdding
meetings in any part Of the republic
of either Spanish or Americans with
the object of raising funds for their
home governments.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
FIGHTING I'M CUBA.
Spaniards Tell How They Overcome
the Insurgents.

the Insurgents.
Havana, May Z. = Col. Deves, at
Farm Clement Cruz, fought the lnsur-
gent bands under Diego, Nunez, Per-
fecto and Estebane, taking the camp.
them Nunez, and twenty-three were
taken prisoners together with guam
tity Of arms, ammunition and medi-
cine. The Spanish column had four
wounded. At Pelayo a body of Span
ish cavalry had an engagement with
the insurgents under Gen. Gomez, the
latter leaving four dead on the field
and the Spanish one. The government
had an officer and seven soldiers
wounded. At Iona Cruz the local
guerrillas surprised a body of insur-
gents, killing ten.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Convenient for lxlonliker.

CONVENIENT Tor KIOnd1kers.
Washington. May 5.-Secretary Gage
has neen officially notified that the
Canadian government las now estab-
lished offices on the passes from Dyea
and Skaguay, where licenses may be
obtained by those crossing the noun
tains and desiring to engage in mining
across the Alaska border Of British
territory.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Horscthief Ca..h+.

GAINESVILLE, Mimi, May Z. Pat
Henry, a man who had been working
for a farmer, John Austin. living
twelve miles south of here, but who
had been recently discharged, went
back to the farm Monday night and
stole valuable horse. The horse and
thief were caught at Moorhead, MINI.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
En,bexzIemcnt the Charge,

Endorsement the Charge.
Aberdeen, S. D., May 5. = o. B.
Heath of Heckla was brought here,
charged with the embezzlement OF
$1,000 while serving as treasurer Of
Portage school district. He waived
examination and gave bonds He IL
q prominent citizen Of his locality.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Wednesday,. May 4.

Greeks want to tight for Uncle Sam.
Spain will have cabinet crisis on
her hands.
Hlanco tells the Spaniards that Dew
ey's feet was defeated.
Duluth citizens will raise arms and
ammunition for Gomez
a relative Of Gen. Weyler captured
OH board the Argonanta
Austrans believe the downfall of tho
Spanish dynasty is icmlnent.
SIMPSONS Squadron is preparing for
decisive action OF some kind.
Generals Shafter, Lee and Wheeler
will he appointed major generals
The government is ready to send
troops to assist Commodore Dewey in
holding the Philippines.
Telegraph operators at Trepassey
and Cape Race. n. T., report having
heard heavy firing at sed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Buy Nicaraguan Canal Bonds.

Buy Nicaraguan Canal Bonds.
Washington, May z. = Senator Nor
gan has reintroduced his Nicaraguan,
canal bill. 1t is in the main framed
upon the same principles as former
bills, but there are several new pro-
visions. One of these authorizes the
president to invest in the bonds Of the
canal company the amount realized by
the government from the Central Pa
ciflc and Union Pacific sales.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13

Welcomed by the Royal scots.
Montreal, May THE United States
revenue cutter Calumet arrived at La
chine last night from Cleveland. "A
number Of her men came into the city
and received a warm welcome from
the men Of the Royal Scots regiment
who We're drilling. The Calumet will
sail after coaling for New York.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
CANNIBALIsM.

E.capcd Prise ners Attack Village
and Eat Several Citizens.
Brisbane, Queensland, May Z. - A
story of terrible cannibalism is re-
ported from New Guinea. Fourteen
escaped prisoners from Manamana at
tackled q friendly village. killing and
eating eighteen men.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Charge of Venue,

Dickinson, N. D., May 1.-The Cans
Beasley sheep case has been changed
from Stark to Morton county for trial.
1t has been in the court for seveeal
years, and involves over $25, 5000,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Proclaimed Martial law.

Valencia, May s. A state Of siege
and martial law have been proclaimed
here. An angry mob, of Republican
procliyities, attempted hostile demon
stration. but was quickly dispersed by
mounted police.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
SCALED to Death.

New Orleans, May O. A freight
train was wrecked on the Riverside di-
vision Of the Yazoo 4 Mississippi VAL
ley railroad near Rolling Fork. The
engine and four cars were demolished.
The engineer and fireman were scalded
to death.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
wined Ont hy Fire.

Spokane Wash, May 5.-Northpole,
the chief town Of the Colville mining
district, was wiped out by fire this
m orning. Only one store remains.
Nearly 100 families ere homeless. No
life is reported lost, although there
were several colse calls. The loss will
aggregate over $1O0,OU. The insur-
ance is melger.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
TO WIPE 1T
OFF THE OCEAN
SIMPSONS FLEET SAILS TO MEET
THE SPANISH ARMADA.
Formidable SQUADRON of Fighting

Squadron of Fighting
Ships, After Coaling and Provis-
1OninE to the Utmost Capacity,
HI ids Toward Puerto Rico-Ad-
miral Sampson Finally Obtains
Discretion ary Permission to DO
Something -ssWhen You Hear
From Puerto Rico, Manila Will
DC Forgotten" Was the Signifl-
cant RI ark of nm Offlcer-SamD-
son Buns to Emulate Dewey.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
BRUSH WITH
SPAN|AROS
DESPERATE ENCOUNTER ON THE
NORTHERN COAST OF CUBA.

The U. 9. Tug Leyden Lands q Party
of Cubans With Arms and Ammu-
DitioR-They Are Joined by a.
Band of Insurgents-srnni.h CIV.
ally SwOops Down Upon Them
and q Fielce Engagement En-
sucs-Thc Spaniards Repulsed
nnd Driven to the WOOds-The
GunbOat WilmirgtOn Takes a.
Hand in the Fun and Throws q
Few Shells After the Fleeing
DOns.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Tuesday, May .


Martial law has been proclaimed in
Madrid.
Congress passes the emergency war
deficiency bill.
The Yale, formerly the Paris, sails
under sealed orders.
British naval officers praise the work
of Dewey's squadron.
1t is believed that Spaniards have
cut the cable at Manila
Arrangements have almost been COM
pleted for the landing of troops in
Cuba.
A report from Key West says some
important movement is being planned,
what it is can only be conjcctured
Commodore Dewey issues an ultima
tum giving Capt. Gen. August twenty
four hours in which to surrender war
supplies and coal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
Three Men Killed.

Three Men Killed.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 1.-The HAL
stead mine Of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna 4 Western company at Duryea
was the scene of an accident which
cost three men their lives.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-13
WAR SUMMARY.
Monday, May 2.

Monday, May e.
Great victory in the Philippines.
Spaniards are sore on Englishmen.
Washington goes wild over the news.
The Paris arrives safely in New
York.
The Spanish loss is very heavy. The
American loss is not known.
Belief entertained among officials
that the victory means speedy end
to the war.
A crushing defeat is administered to
Spain's Asiatic fleet by Commodore
Dewey's squadron.
Austrian and French consuls protest
because notice had not been given of
the bombardment of MatanZas.
The news comes from Spanish sources
and is OF such nature as to Indicate
a glorious victory for our warships.