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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
MINsrRELs' HUMoR.

Witty Answer Of an Irishma, Who
Never Argued with q Lady"
The Ministries of Ireland are not all
gone from the highways and byways
OF Erin, says an exchange. The mourn
full harp and plaintive pipe may have
given way to the breezy banjo and
grooming violin, but the songs which
these accompany are the songs Of Ire
land still. Down by the rotten Clad
dagh wharves of old Galway town I
came upon rapt audience, says q
well-known traveller, enthralled by the
dulcet notes of Tim Brennan, the "wan-
dering minstrel of Tipperary"-one of
the sweetest singers ever heard and
one who would have been great were
1t not for his love of "the cinder in
it," as they aptly term the west of
Ireland mountain dew. had seen Tim
many times before in Ireland. Our
trampings had brought us into the
same relations Of artist and responsive
auditor SO many times that as he tip
ped me comforting wink Of recogni-
ton I noticed that his violin had been
replaced by the temporary, though
ample musical makeshift of a banjo
wrought from the head of an ancient
Irish churn. In the pause following
his ballad felt emboldened to toss
him back his wink, with the query:
"And, Tim, why didn't you bring the
churn with its head?" Faith yer hon
Or" he replied, in a flash and with a
winsome smile, holding the churn-
head banjo aloft SO all could see, faith
I never argue wild lady-an', yer
honor, a bould Irish woman stud at
the other ind!"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
N. W. Aver q Son.

N. w. Aver & Son. the successful
newspaper and magazine advertising
agency Of Philadelphia, have issued an
announcement stating that Albert g.
Bradford and Jarvis A. Wood were adj
mitted to partnership in the firm jan
uary 1. The new members are not be-
ginners in the advertising business.
They have been connected with N. w.
Aver & Son for years and have worked
their way to the top by careful atten-
ton to business and painstaking work
for the firm and its patrons. In con-
nection with the new partnership an
nouncement, N. w. Aver & Son review
the history Of the firm. From an hum
BILE beginning in 1868, when the BUSH
ness of the first year amounted to but
$4,000, the concern has jumped SLOWLY
but safely until its annual business
amounts to over $500, 000-a sum that
represents daily payment to newspa-
pers and magazine publishers of 5000.
Chicago Times-Herald.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
Not the Same Marbles.

The fine spring-like weather Of Sun
day prompted the average small boy to
listen to the tempter's voice and bag
Sunday school to engage in outdoor
games. The three young sons of Will
liam Horn of Manayunk are generally
very good Sunday school boys, but they
fell from grace. Their father sent
them of, as usual, in the straight and
narrow path, but later, when Mr.. Horn
went out for a stroll, he espied his
boys engaged in an exciting game of
marbles. Mr.. Horn was very angry,
but, instead of giving the boys sound
strapping, he sent them home with
their marbles. "Take them home and
come back to me-" he said. The boys
came back very promptly, and the faith
er rewarded them with penny apiece.
"Now, be good boys" said he, "and
promise me not to play with those
marbles again." The boys promised,
and Mr.. Horn continued his stroll. Re-
turning home an hour later he was
shocked to find the youngsters playing
marbles again. His ire arose at the
sight, and, catching the eldest by the
back of the neck, he exclaimed,
Didn't tell you not to play with
those marbles again today?" 1--WE
amt, papa" cried all three in chorus.
What! what" sputtered the father.
mo. we amt" continued the boys:
chose amt the same. We bought
these with the pennies you gave u.s.
Philadelphia Record.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
i WORD 81 ADVICE.

n 1Ases CosaiAg % Alas1a q che
ElonAlks Gold Fields.
One thing should be impressed upon
every miner. prospector or trader COM
ingsto Alaska, TO the Klondike. or the
Yukon country, and that 10 the neces-
ity for providing an adequate ana
proper food supply. Whether procured
In the States, In the Dominion. or ct
the supply stores here or further on.
this must be his primary concern. Up
on the manner in which the miner has
observed or neglected this precaution
more than upon any other one thing
will his success or failure depend.
These, supplies must be healthful and
should be concentrated, but the most
careful attention in the selection Of
foods that will keep unimpaired indefi-
nitely under all the condition which
they will have to encounter Is Inn
perative. For instance, as bread raised
with baking powder must be relied up
on for the chief part Of every meal.
imagine the helplessness Of miner
with can of spoiled baking powder.
Buy only the very best -four; it is the
cheapest in the end. Experience has
shown the Royal Baking Powder to
be the most reliable and the trading
companies now uniformly supply this
brand, as others will not keep in this
climate. Be sure that the bacon IL
sweet, sound and thoroughly cured.
These are the absolute necessities upon
which all must place a chief reliance,
and can under no circumstances be
neglected. They may, Of course. be
supplemented by as many comforts or
delicacies as the prospector may be
able to pack or desire to pay for
From the Alaska Mining Journal.
A book Of receipts for all kinds Of
cookery, which is specially valuable for
use upon the trail or in the camp, is
published by the Royal Baking Pow
der company, Of New York. The re-
ceipts are thoroughly practical, and the
methods are carefully explained, SO
that the inexperienced may, with its
aid, readily prepare everything requi-
site for good, wholesome meal, or
even dainties If he has the necessary
materials. The matter is in compact
though durable form, the whole book
weighing but two ounces. Under a
special arrangement, this book will be
sent free to miners or others who may
desire it. We would recommend that
every one going to the Klondike pro-
cure copy. Address the Royal Bak-
ing Powder Co., New York.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
ITO BE coSTINURD.J
Identified bx His Halo.

Signor Luigi Arditi, the famous con.
.ductor of opera, and the composer of
much delightful music, is entering the
fiftieth year Of his public career, and or
it's completion will publish his remin-
iscences. The conductor of an operate
orchestra soon learns more about great
singers than they themselves could tell
him. He knows their moods, can un-
derstand their temperament, and is
probably the only person to accurately
gauge the limitations of their art
Hence Signor Arditi's book will throw
new and interesting light on many
favorites Of the operate stage. To all
opera goers the halo surrounding Sig
nor Arditi's head Is familiar, and the
maestro tells good story about it, at
his own expense. It was in the days
when the Mapleson opera company,
from Her Majesty's, was in America,
and at one of the towns Arditi went to
cash an open check payable to himself
and made out by the impresario. He
reached the bank and presented the
paper to the cashier, who looked first
at the check, then at him, and said, 81
must have some proof Of identity. This
is an open check; you may be Mr.. Ar
diti or you may not" This was awk-
ward, for the musician had no card or
papers with him, whereby to set the
question Of identity at rest, and he did
not want to have . Journey back to his
hotel. At last q bright idea struck him
do you ever go to opera7" he asked
the cashier. Eyes, have been several
times" replied the cashier. ''Then."
cried the musician. turning round sud-
denly and lifting his hat, do you near
to tell me you don't know Arditi?" The
familiar back-view at. once convinced
the cashier, and, with many apologies,
the money was paid.-From the Sketch
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
HERE IS A BRIDE.

.SSS
In this world? Come, let us try on the
emerald green satin, and then we shall
ba through"
Day after day Matte Everett came
until the wedding drew near. Some
times she saw Major Carlyle, sometimes
she did not. But the oftener she came.
the oftener one fixed fact became
evolved from her inner consciousness
that Augusta Bellefont was, or ought
to be. the happiest girl in the world.
Yet there was an absent look in Au-
gusta's great. blue eyes, troubled ex-
preston of the mouth that forbade the
inference of perfect bliss.
I wonder what it is that is wanting
In her life?" said Matte to herself.
"Oh. II only I was in her placer
Lights and blossoms and the SHIN.
mer of silk and satin ushered in Miss
Bellefont's wedding evening; and Mat
tie was there dimpled, smiling and
eager to help.
The bridesmaids were ready-all was
ready but the bride. Augusta Bellefont
had been strangely capricious and full
OF vagaries all day, sometimes laugh
ing. sometimes almost sad.
"Ready?" she cried, glancing at the
little malachite clock on the mantle, as
the last summons came. "surely 1t is
not time yet. won't dress till am
obliged. See here, little one.", to Mat
tie. I've an idea Of seeing what am
like in this hne bridal garb Of mine.
You are about my height and build.
You shall put on the wedding dress and
vail. the white satin slippers and the
wreath"
Il. Miss Augusta"
You. Why not? Quick! on with
that sober brown Bingham. that makes
such IN Insignificant brown sparrow Of
you!"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
FROM EVERYWHERE.

Beauty may be only skin deep. but
the plump girl gets the most tandem
rides. ...
The pawnbroker who takes the most
interest in his business has the least
principle.
Out Of sight is never out Of mind
with true lovers. who turn the gas.
very low.
London has 100000 houses. Paris
has $4,000 houses. New York has 1l5.-=
600 houses. SIS
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Aafaie Everett obeyed, not altogether
averse to decking herself, even though
1t was in jest, with the brilliant robes
and respondent pearls Of the heiress.
The reflection in the mirror brought
the rosy carmine to her cheeks. Invol-
UNFAIRLY she dropped her eyes.
You are charming, ma petite" cried
Miss Bellefont. "But stay-the bouquet
from the other room. Wait half .
second and I will bring it,
"Oh. Miss Bellefont, let me go!''
mo; I'll cut 1t in q minute"
And away she fitted.
One minute went by, two, three. four
and I'VE, and still Miss Bellefont did not
come back. Matte began to grow un-
easy, and ventured to peep into the
room beyond. No one was there.
The girls heart gave great jump
at the same moment the bevy Of brides
maids huttered into the room.
Come, Augusta, are you ready? The
groom is waiting-the clergyman's
come. and -. Why, Miss Everett
Matte grew scarlet.
''She made me put 1t ont" she fall
tered, conscious Of the awkwardness Of
her position.
And where is she?" demanded in
dignantly Mrs. Bellefont.
Gone for the bouquet"
They made immediate search for her,
but. as the reader viii probably conjec-
ture, Miss Augusta was far away, and
only note, which Clara Mordaunt.
the second bridesmaid. found slipped
into the window casing. gave an idea
Of her Whereabouts.
"Good-by," it said debonnairly. II
love Harry Fisk and have gone to mar
~ him. A. B."
And in the midst Of the melee Ma
jor Carlyle's tall head was seen. tow
ering over the rest like Saul above his
fellows.
"Gone, has she?" said he, with q
composure which was quite wonderful,
under the circumstances "And am
left to wear the mitten. But who is
this little ghost In the wedding robes?"
Matte Everett lifted her pleading
eyes to his.
Il didn't mean to do wrong" she said.
"Oh, believe me, sir, knew nothing Of
all this"
Major Carlyle looked gravely at
her.
Here is BRIDE" he said, "and here
is the wedding feast, the clergyman and
the guests-and, last of all, the groom!
So I think it would be pity to lose
the wedding. II Miss Bellefont does
not care for me, that is no sign that
others may not. Come here. little
Matte Everett-will you be the bride?"
Matte looked in his face a minute,
and then she said:
eyes"
1t was a strange wedding, but 1t was
wedding, after all.
And Matte is happier now than she
ever dreamed 1t possible to be.
She has gained her wish-she is a
rich and fashionable lady now, and Or
ders all her dresses from Madame Gen.
evieve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisk are living in Paris,
happy and impecunious, and Major Car
lyle is just as devoted to his pretty
young wife as If he had never had any
other love.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
Selfish.

Brown-"You owe as much as that,
I don't understand how you can get 40
far behind. Now, as for me. It is al
ways q pleasure to pay OF debt"
Black-"sort O. selfish in you to give
way to such indulgence, isn't It? I can
truly say that never feel that way"
Boston Transcript.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25

A boa constructor in Indianapolis ha,
diphtheria. Think Of the amount Of
throat his snakeship has 70 gargle.-
Chicago News.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
before the IRE, and there sitting quietly
by the south window, with some fancy
knitting in her hand, was 1mogene
Trenholme!
CHAPTER XIV.

'ALPH stood like
one thunderstruck.
He was tempted to
pinch himself to
make sure that he
was not dreaming.
Come in, Ralph, /"
said his mother /;
1--WE have been anx-
ious about you.
Where did you go
so early?"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
Astonishing.

other-And what do you think Of
my daughters French, Count?
Count-Eet ees re most astonishing.
French hat evaire heard
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-25
THE WISH.
BY M. hi.

Attic EVERETT
was one Of the pret-
test girls In the
city. She knew she
was pretty when
she looked in the
glass-she saw the
reflection Of her
rosebud beauty in
the admiring faces
Of chance passers.
And vet, Withal,
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"sSAAssss
Matte Everett was not contented. She
wanted to be rich. She yearned for a
peep into fashionable society," She
was tired Of the commonplace exist
ence which she led every day, and
longed for an adventure Of some sort
"a streak Of romance to dapple her
life!
For Matte was only dressmaker's
apprentice, learning the trade under the
auspices Of Madame Genevieve. So
matters stood, when Miss Bellefont's
wedding order came in.
Where's that little blue-eyed girl
you sent to my house to alter my white
cashmere morning robe?" said Miss
Bellefont to Madame Genevieve. LET
her come again. She has a capital idea
OF trimming, and her at is excellent"
Augusta Bellefont was not unlike
Matte herself-a plump, fresh complex
Toned girl. with blue eyes and pale yet
low hair-and after she was gone, Mat
tie heard the full particulars Of the case
how Miss Bellefont was to be mar
ried the next month to Major Carlyle,
who had more money than he knew
what to do with.
She's a lovely girl, I'm sure" said
Miss Garrett. the forewoman. as she cut
on yard upon yard of bias white satin
for the trimming. "And for all that
they say there's young fellow, without
penny in all the world to bless him
self with. that she loves to distrac-
ton"
"Oh. how delightfully."- romantic" cried
Matte. with sparkling eyes; and she
worked away, thinking of Miss Belle
font and her two lovers.
"One has her heart" she unused, "the
other will have her hand. Dear, dear,
what a world this Isl"
Two or three days afterward, Matte
Everett took big paper box of half
completed dress bodices to the pretty
little brown stone house on Creusa
Park. where Miss Bellefont lived. The
servant showed her into the library,
where the beauty sat, picturesquely
posed in sleepy hollow chair, with her
satin slippered feet on an embroidered
footstool. And leaning against the
opposite window stood tall, handsome
man, whom Matte recognized at once
for Major Carlyle.
"Hallo!" cried he. in his off-hand
way, "is that the milliner's little girl?
Pretty as daisy, isn't she?"
Il told you she was pretty" said Miss
Bellefont, and Matte smiled and
blushed and dimpled. and scarcely
knew which way to look.
Major, shall have to leave you for
a few minutes. 1 dare say you can
amuse yourself very we'll with the
books and magazines. Little one, come
with me-"
And then Matte was ushered into
satin hung boudoir, of whose splendors
she had never before dreamed.
"Oh. Miss Bellefont," she said, "I
should think you would be so happy!
Happy" said Miss Bellefont, care
lessly. (Which of us is really happy
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-10
ARMY OF INVASION SAILS.
Twenty-fiv Thousand Men on to Fight
the Spaniards.

Twenty-Five Thousand Men on to Fight
the Spaniards.
Jacksonville, Fla, June 10.-Great en-
thusiasm attended the departure of the
Santiago expedition from Tampa. Thou
sands Of persons lined the shore, their
cheers mingling with those of the de-
parting troops. Twenty thou
sand men, headed by Major General
Shafter, have sailed for Santiago. The
vessels carrying the troops were formed
in three squadrons, each vessel of the
squadron sailing 1000 yards astern Of
the o..e ahead. The squadrons sailed
abreast. a gunboat leading each one
Sailing speed was limited to eight knots
Per hour Three gunboats, the Helena,
Castine and Annapolis, acted as con-
voys, and the Hornet acted as rear
guard.
The sailing of this vast fleet Of ships,
their decks crowded with eager, cheer
ing men, made a most impressive and
inspiring scene. off Key West the fleet
was augmented by the battleship In
diana and other fighting warships. Gen.
eral Linares and Admiral Cervera will
probably cape in astonishment Satur-
day, and they will have reason for It,
BY that time, instead of a dozen ships
off Santiago, they will see a fleet of fif-
ty or more stretched for miles and miles
over the waters around their bottled-up
port
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gin TO simmer down to the truth. IT Is
now pretty generally believed that the
three destroyers attached to Cervera's
squadron in Santiago bay made an at
tempt to escape past the United States
deet to the open sea. The attempt was
only partial success. One of the little
warships. believed to be either the Ter
ror or Furor. has been sunk with all
hands. Another has been crippled and
compelled to take refuge in the inlet at
Aguadores, eight miles east Of Santa
-l.ird is believed to have escaped
alcEg the eastern coast.
When the Terror rejoined the Spanish
squadron is unknown to the American
feet commander, but there is no doubt
that 1t did rejoin Cervera and went out
with the FuroP and Pluton. When Ad-
miral SIMPSONS fleet closed In a semi
circle about the neck Of the Santiago
channel last Friday night the fianking
vessels were four miles off shore, with
the flagship New York occupying a po-
sition directly In front of Moro castle.
A few minutes after IL o'clock the flag
ship signaled to the fleet:
Look out for torpedo-boats!"
Half an hour later Seaman Wiley OF
the New Orleans reported three dark
objects moving along the coast toward
the east. In another instant Captain
Folger's cruiser sent a broadside of fif-
teen guns in the direction indicated.
The New York Immediately opened
fire with her eight-inch rifles. The Yam
kee, the Mayfower, the Oregon and the
Dolphin Joined in the fusillade. For
some minutes a storm of shells and sol
Id shot rained on the skulking Spanish
craft, which had now been picked up
by the searchlights of the fleet. Sud-
denly, as the firing slackened. one of
the torpedo-boats was observed to roll
for a moment and then sink in seventy
fathoms of water. Another was max
ing her way slowly into Aguadores in
let, while a third darting off at great
speed, disappeared to the eastward
amid the blackness of the shadows
along the shore. 1t is agreed that the
enemy's ship was sunk by 1O00-pound
shell by one of the Oregon's 13-inch
guns.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-10
For Protection of California Parks.

Washington, June 10.-Secretary of
the Interior Bliss has written letters
to Senator Allison and Representative
Cannon urging that appropriations be
made for the protection of California
parks from trespassing sheep men.
The troops which guarded the parks
have been called away in connection
with the Philippine expedition, he says,
and the Yosemite. Sequoia and General
Grant parks are in great danger of be-
ing seriously defaced The law requires
the secretary of the interior to protect
these parks, but, he says, this cannot
be done unless money is appropriated.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-10
CoNsTERNATIoN IN SPAIN.
The Government Preparing for News of
Final Disaster.


Final E,saSter.
Madrid, June 10.-'The communication
of Captain General Augusti, governor
general of the Philippine islands. re-
porting the situation at Manila as grave
and declaring that he cannot hold out
much longer, has struck the country
with CONSERVATION and caused public
anger throughout the nation. Official
publication of the communication and
it's passage by the censor are ascribed
to the governments desire to prepare
the country for news of final disaster
to the Spanish army in Manila. Gen.
eral Augustus communication con-
cudes by saying that unless he receives
help from home his forces will not be
able to hold their own against both
foes.
The Siglo Future publishes broad
sheet for free distribution among the
workingmen and about the streets, CIV
ing the full text of General Augustus
dispatch In it's comments upon the
dispatch the paper says:
Upon the receipt of the news the
ministers clapped their hands to their
heads. General Correa, upon leaving
the palace, confirmed the statement that
General Augusti, with the other Span
himself within the walled city. Senor
Aunon added that the insurrection in
the Philippines had become very for
midable, the insurgents being helped by
the Yankees"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-10
SEES SPANISH SQUADRON.
The Vessels Sighted by Scout I'm the
Nicholas Channel.

Key West, Fla, June 10.-It Is re-
ported here that a Spanish squadron,
consisting Of one large cruiser, two
small cruisers. and torpedo boat, had
been seen in the Nicholas channel, north
coast of Cuba, by one of the mosquito
fleet. According to the reports that
have reached this place, one of our aux
iliary cruisers, while twenty miles north
of Padre del Cruz light, northeast OF
Cardenas, at 9:20 o'clock, saw a light
ahead and put for it. The light disap-
peared. 1t was very dark at the time,
but the scout boat kept on until X
made out the nationality of the
stranger.
The scout displayed private signal
calling for an immediate answer There
was no reply, but instead three lights
flashed on the masthead of each of the
other strangers, showing that the YES
sells were about 500 yards apart and
steaming westward. Suspicious were
aroused on the scout and all her lights
were doused. She steered around to the
westward, and for a half hour kept in
proximity of the strangers, once
venturing within 1000 yards of them.
At 1920 o'clock the scout left them.