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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
POISONED HER HUSBAND.

Woman Confcsses Completely I'm a
Murder.
Clinton, Iowa, Special.-Mrs. Ernes-
tine Bertoch, who is under arrest,
charged with completely in the murder
of her first husband, Charles Sell
heusen, has confessed the details of the
crime. She says Theodore Bertoch,
whom she afterward married put pois-
on in preserves in the presence OF her.
self and her son, William Selheusen.
Her husband ate heartily of the pre-.
serves and died. Bertoch is now on
trial for the crime. but his wife's con-
fession cannot he used against him un-
der the laws.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
NATIONAL GUARD SENSATION.

Officers of the Iowa Organization to
BE Placed Under Arrest.
Des Moines, Iowa, Special John
Hume, w. III. S. Matthews, Emory
Worthington, all prominent officers Of
the Iowa national guards, will, it is
stated, he placed under military arrest,
charged with tampering with the re-
turns of the first election of command
er of the First brigade. The case, in
volving contested points in the cleo
ton. has been pending in the supreme
court for years.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Langley Again Escapes.

Wausau, Wis.,, Special.-James Lang
ley, confined in Jail here awaiting
trial for highway robbery in Sha-
wano county, escaped and is still at
large. About six weeks ago Langley
escaped and was recaptured in a
couple Of days. Since then he has
been caught two or three times MAX
ing preparations to escape. This
morning while workmen were EN-
ployed repairing the last hole made in
the plastering by Langley, he walked
into the world without let or him
drance and no trace Of him has yet
been found.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Bank Asset. Sold.

Sioux City, Iowa, Special.-At sale
Saturday Of the assets of the bank.
rupt First National Bank of Ponca,
Neb., $1,000 was realized on securities
nominally worth over $15O,OOO. The
bank is the same Of which the presi-
dent, Frank Dorsey, now of this city,
was accused of frauds and tried in the
federal court for the Northern district
Of Nebraska,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
N0RTHv / NEWS
PEARL BUTTON FACTORIES.
VIII Use Up the Clam shells Of
Iowa.

VIII Use Up the Clam shells Of
Iowa.
4 EldOra. Iowa, Special.-A number Of
pearl button factories are to be ope-
rated In Central Iowa this season on
account of the great abundance Of
fresh water clam shells with which the
streams in this vicinity are filed. The
gathering and marketing of these
shells has opened a new field Of labor
especially among the farmers. The
quality Of the mother of -pearl in these
shells is pronounced superior for pearl
buttons. The largest factory OF
Charles City will employ forty men.
Some very valuable pearls have been
found in some of the shells.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Killed by n Cow.

. Greene, Iowa, Specialize. Wygle, an
old resident and prominent farmer,
about halfway between here and
Gainesville, was kicked and trampled
SO badly by a cow while milking that
he died. He leaves a large family,
mostly grown, and was highly respect
OH
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Montana University.

Missoula, Mont, Specialize board
Of trustees Of the Montana state uni
versity has entered into contract
with two local firms for the construc-
ton and heating of the new state uni
versity buildings at q total cost of $751;
600, which amount was derived from
the sale of lands coded to the state for
that purpose by congress upon admis-
sion Of Montana to statehood.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25

WATERFOWL, s.. D., Special.-Three
brothers named Waterman have been
arrested by Sheriff Neill and Great
Northern detective, charged with
breaking into freight cars and stealing
coal. Over 100 tons of coal have been
stolen from cars this winter. The
WATERWAYS formerly lived at volga,
s. ID.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Library Oner.

Marshalltown, Iowa, Specialize
Marshall county library association Of
fered at the meeting of the city council
to present the city its library and ST.
600 In cash to, create free library.
The gift will be made providing a ma
jority Of the voters vote in favor Of the
same ut the annual election next
mountain authorize the city council 10
l6vy III 1-miii taxi support. the same
The library = one ,of & the anest II thu
state. *s u Al Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
order to Show Cause.

West Superior, Wis.,, Special An
order comes from Judge Bum at Mad
ison, requesting the parties interested
to appear Feb. "a, and show cause
why a previous order should not be
modified. 1t is maintained that the
first order gives power to refund void
bonds to the amount Of 100000.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Mrs. Baptiste Acquitted.

Butte, Mont, Special.-Mrs. Emma
]. Baptiste, who has been on trial for
the sensational murder of James Bap-
tiste, we'll known telegrapher, who
for seven years recognized her as his
wife and then discarded her to marry
variety actress, was last evening ac-
quilted by the jury on the ground of
temporary insanity. The jury was
out only three hours.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Another Mine Smile

Houghton, Mich, Specialize Belt
group, comprising the Belt, Knowlton,
Mass and Adventure mines. have been
scld to A. B. Turner & Bro, Boston
brokers, for 100000. The mines will
be reopened and vigorously worked as
soon us the titles can be cleared.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
IOWA Y. M. c. A.

State Convention Now in session Mt
MarshalltOwn.
Marshalltown, Iowa, Special The
twenty-eighth annual state convention
of the Y. M. G. A. opened here for a
six days session with about 300 dele
gates in attendance and $50 more ex-
Dected
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Terrific Gales,

Tacoma. WASH, Special.-The steam
and Japan with general cargo. She
encountered terrific gales and part of
her rail was washed away and her
rudder disabled. The rudder was re-
paired after several hours. The steam
er brought general cargo and eighty
five passengers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
! Excitement at Winnfner,.

Winnipeg. Feb. 90 excitement
regarding the silver galenn lind al
Austin. Man., east Of Brandon. is on
and prospectors are looking over the
adjacent country.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
FIRE at Ton,ahawk

Tomahawk, Wis, Special. ~ Fire
started in the chimney Of August
Bauer's boarding house. Fire and
water did much damage. Loss COW
cred by insurance. The adjoining
building was on fire ut one time.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Minor Killed.,

Ii Ironwood, Mich; Special. Anton:
verbos. miner, was killed BY failing
ore while at work on, the ninth level 81
the Newport mine. Deceased WA ii
single man. This makes four killed
on this level within q few days.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
LAX DISCIPLINE.

SpsDish Naval Attache Gives His
OrtDion on the Cause of the Maine
Disaster.
New York, Feb. o0-The Herald says:
Lieut.. j. G. Sobrai, naval attachc of
the Spanish legation at Washington,
was in the city yesterday actively CO.
operating with the authorities in pre-
pairing for insuring the safety Of the
Spanish battleship Vizcaya during her
stay in this port.
Lieut.. Sobrai was asked for his opin-
ion as to the cause Of the explosion of
the Maine. His reply was: II know
the cause of the explosion. but cannot
divulge IT," He was pressed for fun
ther information OH this point, and he
finally replied: ut was the result Of
an explosion inside the ship which took
place in one of the forward magazines.
The fact of the matter is that the disci-
pline and the watch observed on the
ship were very lax. This. as one Eng
lish newspaper the other day declared,
is the case on American warships gem
orally. These sort OF things have &C.
cured on previous occasions on
American war vessels.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Burncd i'm I. Bli..ard,

Downing, Wis.,, Special.-In blind
ing snow storm the farm residence Of
John Cole. one mile north of this place,
was burned. Loss, $1,000; no insur-
ance.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Isxnected "a ne Bloyvn Tin.

Wilton, N. H., Feb. o0-August Blom-
burg of this town. father of Fred
Rlomburg. one Of the crew of the
Maine. has made public a letter which
he received from his son on Monday
last dated Havana, Feb. 10, in which
,tle writer said: I'VE arc in mortal
terror Of our lives and expect to be
blown up ut any moment"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
orFIcEns WE'RE THREATENED.
1ndisputablc Evidence That the
Maine,s Omcers Were in Hourly
Dread Of Being Blown Tn.

1ndisputablc Evidence That the
Maine's Omcers Were in Hourly
Dread of Being Blown Up
Washington, Feb. 20. ~ Secretary
Longs utterances and all iNtimations
coming from an administration source
tend TO show the president and his
cabinet believe the Maine blew UP be-
cause Of an accident. The anonymous
circular Of warming thrust into the
hand Of Capt. Sigsbee, which the latter
sent, to his wife, and which was pub.
aished in several newspapers this MORN
ing, excited senators, and members of
congress and Increased the opinion in
those quarters that the Maine met her
fate as the result of the act Of a Span
lard. There is indisputable evidence
that the officers and crew OF the Maine,
Including Capt. Sigsbee. were in hourly
dread of being blown up. Expressions
OF officers of the Maine and Of other
naval officers in the last forty-eight
hours that the explosion was an acct
dent are taken with grain of allow
:ance. Sentiment was keenly aroused
among senators and representatives by
the publication OF the Sigsbee circular
threatening the destruction OF tho
MlfnG.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
IMARLIK RU ORS
naval OFFICERS KEPT BrsY con-
TRADICTlNG THEM.

Secretary Long Makes a Statement
Eneeta.,ly Di.posins of the wild
and warl1ke Rvmor. Which
Have Been Floating About-All
Di.patehe. Received by the Navy
Department Have Been Made
Public-conduct Of Capt. s,s.bcc
I. Prni.ed-Latc.t Figures Place
the Number of the Dead Mt :4o.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25
Anc ther story Denied.

.4.9l55.H7sal AuCVucr SIOfy DCWtSO. I3Gt 8 a I
Key West, Feb. 20As regards the
story that one of the crew. OF. the Mime
saw small object emitting smoke APP
pronchlng the warship Just before the
explosion, the corresponds of the AS
ISOLATED Press has interviewed the
man IN the hospital who was said to
! have circulated the report. and has had
from nm absolute denial. Lient. BlaA.
din, officer OF deck at the time Of the
exploel and fzletlt. Hood. who was
With linn. lJetll i posi- lively deny that
3 lslclls y story could have any founda.
.tlon. s;. n III
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-25


In operation.
The issue in the coming city election
at Valley City will be between en-
fOrcement and non-enforcement of the
prohibition law.
Judge Glaspell has filed certificate
in the Taylor Crum case stating that
In his opinion there is probable cause
for an appeal to the supreme court.
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Davidson
of Jamestown was very largely at
tended. Her death is sincerely
mourned.
A wreck in the Jamestown railroad
yards resulted in the destruction of
several hundred dollars worth of roll
ing stock.
Uncle John Russell Of Valley City
was seventy years old last Friday and
his friends and neighbors gave him q
surprise party in honor of the event.
The state pension board has organ
lied for the ensuing year with DR..
Rowe of Casselton as president and
DR.. Campbell Of Fargo secretary.
One-half of the annual state appro-
priatiOn to the Mandan fair has been
paid to the fair management and they
are glad to get the money.
Church services in Bismarck are sus-
pended In difference to recommends
tions Of the city board Of health ana
public schools continue closed. N,
Ex-Goy. John Miller was elected
president OF the Minnesota State y.
n. q. A.. at the convention lust held
at Duluth. 87'5 s.
An ordinance granting an electric
lighting fr1hchise to q. y. ". Urapcr
has been introduced ~ the Mandan
city council.
The times., 1898-12-04

of diamonds next to the. .knave of clubs
probably your uncie-indicates a lega-
cy and"
mo. Nor she Interrupted. "I don't
want to know about money
well. the duration of life is shown
by
''That doesn't matter" she said quickly.
struggling her shoulders.
Then. ! hardly know what else there
is to tell" / looked at her doubtfuliy
There was one thing only that wanted
to tell her. What do you want to know,
MiIly?.'
She put her elbow on the table and
rested her head on her hand. She laughed
uneasiiy, and 1 held my breath for mo-
ment.
Isn't there-I mean. did you finish
-the-the-admirers. as you call
them?"
There is another" 1 told her; but he
is hardly worth mentioning"
why not2 Because he doesn't care
for-doesn't admire. or whatever You call
it-much?"
oh mol But he's poor, you see Being
| only the King of Spades. he has to work
for his living, so he admires at distance.
There are two cards between him and
| her you see"
But" said she. very gently. they are
| hearts,
Yes" said I. '.they are hearts; b ing
two. they show that he is distantiy re-
lated" We. are second cousins really.
They indicate that he is very fond of
her. but leave it doubtful II she Is more
than slightly attached to HIM" ! looked
appealingly to her, but her eyes were
cast down.
'-How do you make that out?" she ask
| ed at length.
"The card next to her is the two; but
that by him is the ten: which means
great Affection
| What does the rest of the line maan?"
"The nine of spades, on the other side
| of the king shows that he has great
| deal more work to do before he can be in
| a position to ask the knave of hearts
her father-for her hand Meanwhile, the
eight of spades and the ace of clubs show
| that he must toll at some risk in and
| across the sea" She clasped her hands
| suddenly and looked up.
| "Oh. no. no,'' she cried.
Yes said quietly and sadly.
| "Where?" Her dainty mouth was qutv-
| ering.
"The cards do not say. But it is the
| Cape, l believe where relative has Of
fered him good berth"
| We looked at the cards in dismal ST.
| lenee for a while. Shen she smiled at me
| ever so brightly.
There Is. the ace of hearts at the end
| Of the line, Harry. she whisTe ertd-
| What does that mean?'
| l took the hand near me gently in mine.
.'I think, Milly," said earnestly, st
| must be my heart because it is over by
you. VIII you have it. dear?"
She looked down for a moment. then
| pushed it gently toward me. Il think" !"
she said, lit must be my heart-which is
| going over the sea with you.'-Black and
| White.
The times., 1898-12-04
3
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR sALE-only $1,000 4 for one of the hand
somest corner Residences on Capitol Hin;
Il beautiful roors ,two fine bath rooms finished
and decorated in very best manner; cost double
that amount; only ,TTa ,G0q cash, balance can
main on property Il desired, at per cent; cx-
anime this propertr;;sit it i great sacrifice. Ad-
d. ess OWNER ]. B59 thib Office. de3-3t
FOR SALE 500 cash.. balance $50 per month;
neat, new two-sfory brick: 9 rooms and bath;
"A. m. l.; on 1ltn St; ses;; convenient to Avenu.
ears; parking and yard. s Price, 81, 500.
H. R. H0WENsTEIN, SO ST. NV.
The times., 1898-12-04
FoR REsr-rYpEwRrrER.

1YPEwRIrERs for rent 3. $3.50 AMI $. per
month; come 10 and try one. NEwMASss,
61l 7th d. no5-l l-2moem
The times., 1898-12-04
ron RExT-sTonE AND DwELLtyG.

FOR RENT-vith or without stable for seven
horses, 2ci2 H st. nw.,i the Desfosse French
bakery, store. dwelling, with bedrooms, bakery;
iuoS show windows for confectionery Is greceriaa
no2-1mo
The times., 1898-12-04

WASHINGTON, D. C.. PoSTOFFICE NOTICE
Should be read daily, as changes may occur at
any time
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded TO the ports OF
sailing daily, and the schedule of cfe sings Is ar
ranged on the presumption Of Their uninterrupted
overland transit FIR TIE week ending December
TO- the last connecting closes will be ias's nom
this office as follows:
The times., 1898-12-04

PORTRAITS -Wateruoiors and pastsis specially;
bring your ordsrs this week'to insure prompt
delivery for Christmas. COSMOPOLITAN ART
CO.. 40 IIth ST. NV. near Star Office. d-4-sr
La PARIsIENNE LAUNBRgaisa ri ave. NV. :;
finest work done by hand by best Partisan
laundrssses. ...- Nr de43t
The times., 1898-12-04
FOR sALE-susuRBAx.

FOR sALE-loo acres fine wood land. Il miles
from city, IL miles from railTcad cord
wood and ties worth more than price asked. For
particulars address E. d. S.. this office. les-st
The times., 1898-12-04

wANTED-First- class waist hand at SCHUTZ'S,
opposite the Arlington Hotel. dei-2t
The times., 1898-12-04
Mails for Souta and Central amer
ica West Indies. Etc.

sUNDAY-(d) At lilo p. m. for BRAZIL. per
) $ Herelius. nom New York via fera1Hi-
hnco Bahia. and Rio Janeiro, Letters Tor
NORTH BRAZIL and La PLATA CO.. Nikit-s
The times., 1898-12-04

WANTEDEThe unemployed can get work througa
the employment office. 9l5 ST.; good
cancies now ~ Item
The times., 1898-12-04
HELP wANTED-FEMALE.


Advertisements under this Head
will he inserted for one cent a word
for each insertion.
The times., 1898-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS

DANciNG-Private; no elas ca MISS MARIE
LEONARDO. Premier Danseuse. GID # st. NV.
Protect yourself from ciraristans- Miss Leonardo
teaches under 4 diploma. No Vulgar BoUery
dsnce kaIl style OF dancing taught dei-3t
The times., 1898-12-04

wANTED-A coiored woman as waitress, cham
terIna;d, and assist in washing; references
required; stay at nights. No. go New Jersey ave
1t
The times., 1898-12-04

cry unkind of you, Harry"
ed a little, and i FASTENED to
The times., 1898-12-04

WANTED-white girl for general houscwork; i
family; nice home; ref. si9 C st. Sc.
The times., 1898-12-04

WANTED-Girls for general hou ework; good
wages and home. Call at once, 1905 K ST. NV
The times., 1898-12-04

WANTED Cook; also chambermaid, waitress
Immediately; good wages G0i 5th st. NV.
The times., 1898-12-04

FOR HIRE-ona- l,ndau, one brougham, and
coupe, by ne month; cheap. Apply J.
". HARPER, 1905 G st. NV. de4-3t
FOR HlkE-Korses, sbuggies, and daytons, 50 per
day to drummers and business men. PRES
TONS STABLES, 6th. and l stS NV; phone olz-2.
no22-1mo
The times., 1898-12-04

wANTED-salesman who calls on retail hard
ware trade in Washington TO sell washer
as side line; liberal commission. ROCKER WASH
Err CO.. Fort Wayne, Ind. 1t
The times., 1898-12-04
Tr.n,ut,nntic MAILS.

AoNDAY-(bl At $50 P. m, for EUROPE. per
;. = Lahn.' frsp New YORK, via southaiiip-
ton and Bremen -
TUESDAY-Cb) AT 9:20 p. m. for EUROPE. per
5 8. st. Louis from New York, via south
The times., 1898-12-04

WANTED-Two rirst class expert machinists; ac-
eustomGd to fine work: must be Al on small
work. Ca,i ytet. s3 and Monday at 6lo ST..
3th honrV M Z 1t EN-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
SOUVENIR OF THE WAR.
A Check Sent to the Family Of the
First Victim.

FREMONT (O), Aug. 29.-John
Meek Of this county, father Of George
3. Meek, who was killed on the tor
pedo boat Winslow at Cardenas, May
18th, has received a letter and a check
for 500. The letter goes to show that
young Meek was the first American
born sailor killed in the Cuban war.
The letter received by Mr.. Meek reads
as follows:
Washington, Aug. 24.-John Meek:
Some months ago a Cuban gentleman,
who signs himself Cambresis, from the
City of Mexico, sent General Tomas
Estrada Palma Of New York an order
children of the first American born SOL
der to fall in the Cuban war. l have
now been informed that your son, fire.
man of the torpedo boat Winslow, was
the first hero to shed his blood for the
independence of our unfortunate
and down trodden people 1 beg to
inclose to you the check intrusted to my
care, being a proof of the gratitude of
the Cubans for their friends and all
Americans. Yours very respectfully,
"GONZALO DE QUESADA,
Charge d'Affaires of the Republic of
Cuba"
The check is dated May 18th, and is
drawn on the Bank of America to the
order of Tomas Estrada Palma, and is
signed to the order of Maitland Cop
pail & Co. Meek has not as yet had
the check cashed and has already been
offered much more than it's face value
by parties who want It as souvenir Of
the war.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Proceedings Of the Supreme Lodge
Meeting at indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 29.-The Su-
preme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, was
in session all day in the State House.
1t adopted the new ritual for the Uni
form Rank in a modified form.
The committee appointed several
days ago to investigate the charges Of
extravaganza made against the SUI
preme Lodge officers, and to secure, il
necessary, the name of the informant
of a local paper, Will report tomorrow
that there has been extravaganza, but
no criminal misconduct. 1t will also
report that it could not secure The
name Of the recalcitrant representative.
Further, the committee will recomme I'D
a committee to have supervision over
the award contracts for printing and
supplies.
The Committee on the State of the
Order reported to-day that the reports
of the Supreme officers heretofore sub
mitted were very significant and very
suggestive"
The Ways and Means Committee de-
cided to recommend a per capita tax of
g cents for the support of the Supreme
Lodge, which, with 5000 estimated
$500 income from the Supreme rep
resentative tax of $50 each against the
Grand Lodges. will give an income of
about $4,000 year.
The Supreme Lodge decided to-day
TO borrow $4,000 for the expenses of
the Supreme Lodge, as there is now
only $1,000 in the treasury.
The Supreme tribunal concluded is
work to-day and adjourned
In the case Of 7. w. Dunno against
Oahu Lodge, No. l, of Honolulu. the
appeal was dismissed
John H. Alexander of Losburg. Va.
was reelected Supreme Tribune for five
years.
w. B. Gale of Boston succeeded
George D. Seay on the Tribunal.
w. d. Kennedy was reelected Su-
preme Recorder.