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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-18
PRIDE OF ANCEsTRY

A we'll merited rebuke is given by an
editorial in the Minneapolis Tribune to
the prevailing mania for the establish
ment of quasi-orders of "American
nobility" such as Colonial Dames,'
''Sons of the Revolution" etc. The
writer of the editorial points out, that
not only is it foolish, but that it is op-
posed to the principles of our constitu-
ton, which expressly forbids any such
orders of nobility. and opposed to the
greater principles of the declaration OF
independence ''that all men are created
free and equal" But greater evil than
all is, that only rich people can afford
such fads, and in thus banding them
selves together in such supposed superb
ority. they give the lower classes a rea-
son. foolish as it may be, to rail at them,
with possible graver consequences, So.
cially and politically. Foolish upstarts
like these, carried to extremes, have caus-
ed many revolution and in their own
do nfall have carried the destruction of
governments and nations.
And the looking up of ones ancestry
in this country leads to queer things
sometimes. Simply as matter of nat
ural curiosity, the study of ancestry is
harmless and may be instructive, but the
student will often find himself much
superior to his ancestor in social esteem,
which we think tar greater reason for
pride, than to discover that he is de-
|scended, in double sense, from kings.
AS an illustration of the folly ofpride in
this direction, it was discovered by a
gentleman we know, that a certain an
cestor was highly esteemed Congrega-
tional minister in the seventeenth century,
AT that colonial time ''the minister" was
the highest dignitary of the town. Un-
fortunately this same ancestor was hang
ed on the gallows, not however for muir
der, but because he was accused ofwitch-
craft by some foolish girls who thought
they were bewitched. Now the descend
ant hardly knows whether to be proud of
the life, or demeaned by the death of his
ancestor, and we leave it to the Colonial
DANES" or some OF their ilk, to solve.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-18
THE NEW ALASKA.

The trains are already filled with peo.
pie going to the Yukon country, and the
rush for the gold fields bids fair to eclipse
AL other such rushes that have occurred
on like occasions. Whether gold is
found iii greater or less quantities will
make but little difference to the great
majority of those who go. In any case
it is but few more or less, few great
er or smaller, prizes in the lottery.
1t is however, somewhat OF a curious
speculation to the general public, as to
the results OF the emigration to that far
northern wilderness. Gold made nat
ion of Australia, and a nation-like
state of Cali. ornia. That is, the gold
seekers found that the natural resources
of these countries invited their efforts
and development, and through these nat
ural resources that there were other and
surer means of getting gold than pros
pecling and mining.
But Alaska, at this distance and time,
seems good for nothing else if not lor
mineral wealth. However when we
bought Alaska from Russia ior s., 900, 90
most people thought. we had paid a
very high price Tor worth
less piece of property. But long before
this, Alaska has paid a good profit on the
investment, and we may be surprised at
future development. Certain there is
timber and mineral, the rivers TEEN with
salmon, and the shores with sea-fsh, and
the influx Of gold seekers will at least do
much to develop these resources. and we
may not be surprised to find Alaska witt,
population and wealth enough, in few
years asking admission as a state.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-18

The free-silver orators who insisted in
1896, that farm products could not adj
vance without the free coinage of silver,
would do well to look up the prices at
which wheat sold in Chicago .ast week,
before they attempt to use their old man.
uscript in the campaign Of 1893. Wheat
at Sl.lO in country which has rejected
the tree coinage Of silver as this one did
in 1896 is not very strong argument in
favor OF the theory which they attempted
70 force upont etarmers in the last presi-
dental campaign Park River Gazette.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-18
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
STATE OFFICERS.

US Representative. NJ. N johnson.
Senators, H. c. Hansbrough, W. N.Roach.
Governor, Frank A. Briggs.
Lieut.. Governor, j. NJ. Devine.
Secretary of State, Fred Falley.
State Treasurer, Geo. e. Nichols.
State Auditor, N. B. Hannum.
Attorney General, John Cowan.
Supreme Court, Guy G: H. Corliss, Alfred
Wallin, j. n. Bartholomew.
Railroad Commissioners, John +. Gibson,
Geo II. Keyes, L. L. Walton.
Superintendent of Public Instruction, j..
G. Halland.
Commissioner Of Insurance. Fred B. Fan
Commissioners OF Agriculture and Labor,
SENATOR'S:
First District, Judson La Moure. Pembina.
Second District, James Dobie, Tyner.
REPREsENTATIvEe.
First District, Alex Duncan, Bruce, ]. D.
Second District, Thomas Gu!nan, St.
Thomas, II. n. Joy, Hamilton.
Judge Of the District Court, Seventh Ju-
dicial District, o. e. sauter. Grafton.
Clerk of District Court. Frank A. Hart.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
States Attorney, A. L. Miller.
Auditor, Donald Thomson.
Treasurer, Whitfield Douglas.
Register Of Deeds, J. NJ. Chisholm.
Superintendent of Schools, 6. E. jackson.
Surveyor, F. E. Hebe,t.
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. Aicks, Neche.
Fifth District, II. P. Often, st. Thomas.
COUNTY JUSTICES.
c. b. Asselstine, Hamilton.
p. H. Mcmillan, Hamilton.
I. E. Mussell, Drayton.
S. 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, 1898-02-18
Bids for Cedar Posts.


Bids will be received by the Auditor
OF the city of Pembina, N. D., for the
delivery at the Fire Hall, on or before
May 1st, 1893. Of 800 cedar posts; said
posts to be sound, six feet in length, and
at least four inches in diamct.r at the
small end. No bid necessarily accepted.
The bidder to whom the contract is
awarded will be required to give bond
for fulfillment,t to the amount of one-third
of the total sum. All bids to be filed on
or before Friday, Feb. 18th, 1893. and
marked IBID for Cedar Posts" and adj
dressed to F. A. WARDwELl.
aO-1 Auditor. Pembina. N. p.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-18
CUBA VS.. HAWAI-.

1t is said that the Cuban sympathisers
of the Senate have declared that unless
the Senate will espouse the cause of the
Cubans that they will vote against the
annexation of Hawaii.
This seems to us wrong idea. We
can understand that to some, for some
reasons, the annexation of Hawaii would
seem Objectionable. That these oppose
annexation is natural and justifable.
But if Senator Mason believes it right to
annex Hawaii, he is wrong to vote against
it because others vote against his Cuban
scheme. To us there seems to be a
great difference between the two things.
Hawaii is ready and willing to ioin us.
Annexation does not mean war, does
not mean any foreign entanglements. ANY
assistance we may give Cuba may lead
to war with all its expense and horrors.
Except in moral and pephaps mer-
Camille way, we have no right whatever
to interfere with Cuba. 1t is, so far as
we are concerned, an integral part Of an
other nation. We have no more right to
interfere with the rebellion in Cuba than
had Spain or England to interfere with
the rebellion in this country in ls61-lS65.
Spain has been particularly careful not
to give us single opportunity to pro-
woke quarrel, while on the other hand
our whole moral and very large amount
of actual support has been given the
Cuban insurgents by this country.
Some people may think that Spain will
not fight us, that they will back down
when it comes to the ultimate. There
may be some doubt as to their ability on
account of poverty, but when it comes
to courage they have plenty of it and if
possible will fight under the most ad-
verse circumstances. No nation is more,
proud than Spain, and pride is syno-
MIN of courage. We knew of a Spanish
admiral, who with ap American fleet
stronger than his own. with the probable
ity of additional ships Of England and
France to join against him, declared his
in ention ITO lombard Valparaiso if
the navies of the world were against him. :"
A short time after we saw that Spanish
fleet lombard CalIao. In less than an
hour after the action began, six out of
eight of the Spanish men. n.of-war we're dis
abled by shots from the shore, but the
other two stayed and fought from nine in
the morning to four in the afternoon.
The admiral was desperately wounded
early in the action; he knew his Shots
mostly from old fashioned guns, were
doing no injury to the forts,on shore; he
knew that the heavy guns on shore might
at any time chance to sink his ship, and
yet he fought We speak fthis to illus
trate what we mean. The Spainiards
will fight from pride even without hope
Of success.
Since the time We have mentioned,
Spain has nlodernized her navy,and while
when the resources of the two. countries
are compared, there would be no doubt
Of the final issue; yet war with Spain
would cost US many millions Of dollars
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-18
.4erding.


l have leased the Gerardin and Styles
Myrick lands south of town and will start
a town herd as soon as theseason opens.
Having exclusive charge of the military
reservation will have one of the largest
tracts of land for grazing in this part of
the country. Lots of water and shelter.
Ora McCUMBER,
29-3O Custodian at Fort Pembina.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-18
Notice to Claimants
IreNSury Department.,
Office of TIE COMPTROLLER of On,

Office of the Comptroller of Currency.
Washington, D. e., Jan. 10. 1898.
NJ OItCE ls hereby given to all persons who
~ may have claims against THE First Ma
tional Bank of Pembina." North Dakota that the
same must be presented to William j. Kneeshaw.
receiver. with the legal proofthereof, within
three months from this date. or they NAV b. dis
allowed. CHARLES q. DAVIS
29-4O Comptroller of the Currency
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sun,ets,in. ,oTni,x about.

3 Ssbntettlttss to Talk bout!
The latest government census In India
showed 6,G16. 75s girls between $ rand . years
Of 8 who were already married, of
Nhom 40 had become widows. S
The beautiful colors seen@in the soap
bubble arise from the fact that the bubble,
oeing very thin, reflect light from both the
outer and Inner surfaces OF the film.
A begGar died at Auxerre. France. not
long ago, and In his trunk was found stock
securities valued at 100000 francs. In his
cellar were found 400 bottles of rare wines.
The mines iii Manchuriu, according to
the report of the Chinese official, are stu
ated In country covered twelve feet deep
with snow In winter. and infested III sum
smer and autumn with an insect which
makes life unbearable.
q. w. Swink of Rocky Ford, Colo. gaye
4 watermelon lunch to his friends the 9TH
sr day, at which one watermelon furnished
the feast. 1t was grown or his own farm
last summer and kept on ice all winter. 1t
weighed IS pounds, was . feet long and 81
Inches in circumference. Z
Ammon Fowler of Brooklyn. after vie w.
ing the ancient mine in Mexico discovered
by his son, which has been harder to To-
cate than some Of the submarine mines at
guantanamo, Is convinced that 1t Is the
lost Toyopa and will claim the reward of
sla.OOV offered by the Mexican government.
A Hanover postage stamp dealer named
Decker. known throughout Germany as
a hts philateltc authority, has been SEN
fenced to Il months imprisonment for
smbezzlement He substituted less valri-
able stamps for those sent to him for his
expert opinion on their g%enuineness and
value.
a correspondent OF the Frankfurter 2ci-
tung writes that. in proportion to Its size.
Barcelona is the most thcater-loying city
in the world. With 100000 Inhabitants. 1t
has eleven theaters, one of which holds
5000 spectators, half a dozen music halls.
ETC. all of which are crowded nightly. not
W~ithstanding the war.
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The Ideal Home Paper.

~ HLr-HA AAN . ~ ri 2Tasesl
Adams County Review: The coun-
try journal known as the "home pa
per- is n needful household article. It
is treasured in many homes over this
broad universe as a friend. 1t tells or
ought to tell of all the happenings in
the vicinity in which it is printed. But
how many editors think of thisg We
have noticed weekly papers that con-
tanned only a few home items, placed
in such position that they could not DO
found. In the country weekly one
whole page should be devoted to the
interest of the town in which, is pub
lished. Plenty of local news is what
goes to make the sheet grow and pros
per. The box of plate matter, used SO
often in many country Offices, should
be laid aside and used only when nee
essary. circumstances sometimes ais
ter cases" Many free ads are used,
and in such necessity plate matter
comes in handy. The correspondence
page is always read with interest. Ev-
cry paper should take steps to secure
a good, live correspondent in all neigh-
boring villages. The editorial page
should not be overlooked by my
means; the right kind of editorials are
ali right. Care should be taken in the
reading of proofs and last, but not
least, the impression II be perfect.
The Review is printed on a Washing
ION hand press and a good, clear inns
preston is the result. The appearance
of u newspaper IS half the BATTLE"
The number of news items and the
clear print has built the Review sub,
seription up wonderfully. To people
at q distance ''the home paper is like
unto a letter, and they count it ms
such. When we write a letter to a
friend we write as plain as we can, so
let's fix our timpan sheet, brothers,
and give our dear readers n paper they
may well be proud of.
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Tho First Mrs. Adam.

H-rH.H.E
Whether I.ilith was II OF tho female
creation OF Chap, i, Or y demon, or
something between the two, she was,
considered m%atrimonially. a complete
failure. says al the Year RonnG. She
was expelled after living with Adam 13u
years. and subsequently became the
wife Of Satan, by whom she was the
mother of the Jinns. SO familiar in Per-
sian fairy lore.
The emphatic remark OF Adam when
he first saw Eve. ~This is now bone OF
my houe and ieshof my flosh," makes,
1t is suggested, o comparison between
Evo aud the beautiful but tiendlike Lii
18th not complimentary to the lattvr,
the reference Oh the birth. of Seth
to him MS Albums son. "in his own like
ness. after his image" CONVEYS a pain
full HUT of tho uncanny offspring born
to Adam and Lilitln
Perhaps in revenge for this l.ilith-
the name occurs translated might mon
stcr" In Isaiah xXxiv.-became the sworn
foe OF little children. whom she was
wont to slrangle with one Of her glori-
ous golden hairs. unless the watchful-
ness of their mothers drove her away.
II has, indeed. been grurely suggested
by an ctymologist of great daring that
Our word lullaby is simply a corruption
Of "Lilla abb" Lilith, ayaunt! which
mothers and nurses would Groom over
tho cradles Oh write on the doorposL
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es; you VIII never marry unless you
meet n girl whom yon can love- said
MADAM WYNN, in rather n shrill tone, as
of m laboring under much suppressed
annoyance. You only say that for want
OF n Better answer to maXS me. Stephen.
1t cannot be possible that m educated man
of thirty-two has no. other ideas on the
subject Of an eligible vito than the mere
Jack-Tar notion of q Cir. to love-"
II regret to say--sucl is the density OF
my ignorance and the, Observation-Disclosures
of my obstinate determination" returned
Captain Tredenniak, smiling still, but
looking u little i~rritatel--t'the mere Jack,
Tar notion is the very one for me-"
"Ncll,n said Madam, changing her. taor
tics, and beginning to reason anew, with
NIL the %pertinacity of II self-willed woman,
why cannot you find the girl to lovef
What is to hinder you?n
where am | to tind herr don't ad-
miro the black-eyed Susans or lovely Mans
Of seaport towns; and / assure you, dear
aunt, my acquaintance with London bellies
Is excessively limited.n
Excessively limited-I should think
co." retcrted Madam, %potulantly, as she
saw in her nephew's face the giimmer Of
amusement at her anxiety. mo wonder
1t should be limited, when you spend your
time in the smoky, groggy society Of set
of sailors, and go poking about their fsnug
cribs as they cali their little ott-of-the-
way villas and cottages that are kept like
ship-cabins, and with not even a female
housekeepeI sometimes!n
..Oh, l beg your pardon, aunt" said he,
laughing; Martyr has q remarkably
pretty h~ousekccper. whom he adores, and
q house full of pretty maidservants,
Captain Martyr had sense enough to
marry, and marry well, too" said Madam,
shortly.
And Stephen Tredenn!cS has not sense
enough to marry, and, If he does, is likely
to marry i'll, y retorted tho Captain Of the
Chtttoo,,, rising and walking away 10 the
window.
II do not ut all doubt it, said Madam,
shortly.
..That nor'.wester is blowing pretty
stiff. . Captain Tredennick remarked pres
emily, glad to change the subject OF con.
vcrsation, rs lie drew back the thick green
da;nask curtains, and looked out In tho
misty stormy night. ''Dirty weather in
the Channel tonight. | fear he went on,
talking to himself, for Madam Vivian sat
with her head turned away. her l'.tle
silppeseA loot pcttlshiy beating the foot
stool; there will be a gale before mid
night. think l will 80 ont and have 1
slook-smoke my pipe on the cliifs-that is
II 1T won't be put ont and he laughed al
be turned to leave the room.
'.At this hour, Stephen-in the dark nes,
and Storm Madam Vivian exclaimed,
her affection and anxiety quite overcom
ing her iil,humor. My dear boy, you
must not think of it! Arc there not your
own room and the study-both with good
fires, and wa,nl aud cosyt Stephen, dear
pray do not.p.
Very we'll then, aunt, t please you,
le said, going towards8the door neyerthn
less; but shall just have q look at ii,
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a New Rlosraphy Of washlne.on.

Following is Il copy of an essay on.
George Washington, written by a girl
in a secondary class Of one public schools
Of Philadelphia. 1t was meant as q Sc
rious effort:
Il will tell you the story in History OF
George Washington. George Washing
ton was born Feb. IL. 1926.
@He was educated at West Point. and
after graduating served in the Mexican
War.
When the French and India War
broke out he was made captain, and
General and Mljor and performed many
imported services.
"In 1859 He refined and married Mrs.
Marthy Acnsta. and went to live on his
estate at Mt. Vernon. In tho Virginia
Legislature. of which he was a mem.
Der, no took the part against the OPP
preston of England. In 1S43 he was
Elected President of Congress and took
an active part in Public affairs. He
fought many battles and finally cap
tured General Lee and his whole army,
April 9Th. 1865, He finally surrendered
at Yorktown, under Lord CORVALLIS,
and the war ended 100. Thus he owes
the liberty to lis, and he is called the
father of this country. The splnstitu-
ton having been adapted, GcorgeWash-
ington was made president Of the United
States. He served two terms. but re-
fused to serve n third term, having
tlken u severe cold from a ride in tho
rain, He died ut MI. Vernon, aged 81
vn. ,.e ~ - AF oE
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cnce. Itreliaves the condition that pro-
duces so much discomfort and robs men.
situation of its terrors. Here is proof:
DEAR Mrs. P1SKuAM:-How "a !
thank you enough for what you have
done for me When I wrote to You |
was suffering untold pain at time Of
me%nstruation; was nervous, had head
ache all the time, no Appetite that tired
feeling, and did not care for anything.
I have taken three bottlessof Lydia E..
Pinlsham's Vegetable Compound. II
of Blood Purifier, two boxes of Liver
Pills, and to-day ! am well person. l
would like to have those who suffer
know thutI am one of tho many who
hive bees cured of female complaints
byyonr wonderfnlmedicinc and advice
Miss JENNIE r.. MILES. Leon, WIS.
Hyou2a are sufferingi in this way, write
as Miss Miles did TO Mrs. PinlSham at
Lynn, Mass, Tor the advice which she
offers free Of charge to I'LL women.
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In restaurants whore women are em.
ployed as walters the average man
seems to be of the opinion that smiles
or smirks are tantamount to "tips" al
though they cost the girer nothing and
have no cash value anywhere. except.
perhaps. as elements to be considered in
estimating damages in bleach2o s prom
Use suits. says the N. Y. Herald. Why
u man should consider it more or less
obligatory on him to give a gratuity to
the man who waits upon him, he he
white or co!ored, while his conscience
relieves him of all such obligations when
q womanTperforms u similar service for
him, is one of those mysteries whichthe
feminine mind is incapable of solving.
l have conversed with several waitress
es" on the subject, and they have al
ways told lne that they would infinitely
prefer dimes to smiles. more especially
as their pay is so smallthat the problem
OF making both ends meet is for them a
particularly hard one.
1t may be said in defense of mascu-
line custom in this matter that the con-
duct of the recipients of these amatory
demonstrations would justify the opin-
ion that tkey prefer them to small Pc
cuniary elnoluments, but the cruel fact
is that the girl employed in a restaurant
who doesn't act more or less as a ilirt
stands no chance of retaining her posi-
ton. A complaint of II customers IA
miliarity, instead of causing him to be
rebuked, would more likely result in
her W dismissal. 1t isn't alone for
waiting that she,is paid. She is expect
ed TO make herself attractive"
There are many men of M economical
turn of mind whose patronage of res
taurants where women are employed is
largely duo to the fact that Mt such
places they can refrain from tipping"
without being suspected of mcanness.
Aud n dime saved is 20 cents earned.
But, NIL the same, a I'M who waits
on u table in a restaurant is just rs much
entitled to a "tip" as q man., and the
fact that she doesn't get it is only an
other link in the chain OF evidence which
shows that the average man will always
take advantage of u woman in pecuniary
matters if be gets hulf q chance. That
is to say, for doing the same thing he
will always pay q woman less than he
viii n man.