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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
ROCKINC-CHAIR TRAVELS.

and think you will find more than
enc herald all sweetly dressed in green.
Perhaps there will be others in brown
or black costumes. Wrap yourself up
warmly. for March loves to nip little
girls nose and ears
"He will soon be gone, and am glad
of that" said Rose.
He is not as pleasant always as his
brother and sister months" answered
mamma. But he is very useful to
good Mother Earth, and I hardly see
how she could get through her house
cleaning without him.
AS soon as Rose was in the open air
she felt better, The first tree that she
passed held out an armful of baby
catkins for her to see. and she could
not help smiling at their little soft,
fuzzy bodies. Soon she was out of the
disagreeable road and on the brown
hillside. She glanced down as she set
her feet upon the spongy turf. and
there, looking straight up in her face,
was little Glover in his new green
dress.
Why, you darling, l didn't know
you were here" said Rose. How glad
l am to see you'll"
Glad! glad! glad!' sang a joyous
voice close by.
Rose looked up. There was dear
Song Sparrow atilt on the very topmost
spray OF wild cherry tree. He was
pouring out his happy heart in q
hewitching carol to the spring.
He is one of Summers messen-
gers" said Rose. 1.-The winter IS
over; the winter is over that is what
he says. BE glad! be glad. little girl! /"
Rose looked about her for other little
green folk. It was but moment be-
fore she spied Baby Mullen in his new
velvet frock. He was very young, in
deed. mere infant: but he seemed to
feel quite at home and nestled close to
the dear Earth as If quite sure that
she would take care of him.
Not far away little E!-finger nestled
In family Of Grasses. They were
! taking good care of him, for he seemed
just bit umid and trembling. While
Rose was bending over Fi-nnger some
one called as plain as could 30:
: Phoebe! Phoebe!"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

and up the road. It twisted Tessie's
coat around her body until she could
hardly walk.
What windy day" she ex-
claimed, when she got her breath.
But it's getting spring." said Myra.
THE brook just sounds as If it was
singing, Spring is coming! Spring Is
coming! And there's pair Of thrushes
beginning to build nest in the old
apple tree near the fence. gave them
some crumbs from my own breakfast
this morning.
AS they came to the apple tree near
the fence great gust Of wind rushed
through its branches and blew Myra's
hat off.
There goes my hat" said Myra.
Catch it,"
The hat few up in the air. circled a
few times. and settled on a little
branch Of the apple tree and stuck
there.
Myra began to cry. "I can't go to
school without hat, and-Oh, what
will mamma say?"
AO"so, WHO always went Win HyT3
as far as the gate. was sorry. He sat
down and barked at the hat, but it did
not bulge.
Then Tessie threw up a stone, but
the stone only shook the branch q
little.
Then Patrick came and good-na-
turedly climbed the tree, but the
branch was too slender for him to get
near the hat. and he could not touch It,
even with his stick. Myra cried harder
than ever.
Then Mr.. Thrush came along. "Dear
me-" he chirped to Mrs. Thrush.
| there's that sweet little girl who gives
! us crumbs crying for her shat ''I'll
have to get 1t for her myself" He few
to the twig where the hat was caught.
gave two or three little pecks at the
ribbon that held 1t. and the hat swung
off, few around. and fell at slyra's
feet!
81 always knew, DEAR" twittered
Mrs. Thrush, 'that you had more sense
than those stupid human creatures!
Why didn't they think of flying up and
pecking the ribbon loose!"
/ Eva Lovett Carson.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

my name isn't Phoebe" said Rose.
laughing aloud. But suppose you
are Mr.. Phoebe. and you are callina
Mrs. Phoebe. I am glad you spoke, for
should not have seen you. and want
to tell mamma about you"
But there were other folks abroad
that day on important business. A
solemn-looking person in black sud-
denly darted from nearby hedge.
"Oh. how do you do. Mr.. Crow"
called out Rose, delightedly. II know
what you are going to do with that
twig in your mouth. You are going to
make treecradle for the little black
baby Crows"
Before Rose had finished speaking a
saucy little fellow interrupted her.
"Chickadee! Chickadee" he said, in
loud, clear voice.
"Oh, you are here, are you?" said
Rose, whirling around in the direction
of the voice. But you have been here
all winter. know you very we'll, you
dear thing, but am very glad to see
you"
What frolicsome place the outdoor
world is, indeed. Rose turned from
looking after Chickadee, and there on
the fence rail were two little brothers
running a race. They were at the end
of the rail in an instant, and then
what leap they made to the bough Of
a tree. How slim and trim and dainty
they were in their red fur coats!
II wonder If they live in that tree"
said Rose. "They must be glad that
winter is over. But they look nice and
plump. suppose they are good, in
dustrious little brothers, and always
lay up all the nuts they need on their
pantry shelves. hope you weren't
afraid of me, you dear Squirrels"
Our little girls disconnected mood
was gone entirely. She ran home and
told her mother about the bright little
folks she had seen.
II am going out again tomorrow"
she said. cit is stupid to stay in the
house and fret"
Mary F.. Butts
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

stately pilasters. The various APP
proaches to the palace were thronged
with elegantly appointed coaches, and
their liveried attendants, waiting their
turn to discharge the precious freight
they had brought to the royal levee
of King Louis and Marie Antoinette.
AS usual waiting crowd blocked
the sidewalk, to catch glimpse Of
flashing Jewels, glistening robes, and
nodding plumes, the privileged vest
ments of those whom the accident OF
birth had lifted so far above the tul-
bid, filthy, bitter undercurrert of
Partisan life. A keen eye might have
read omincus symptoms amid the
heaving, swaying throng of human be-
ings, who knew so we'll all the hard
direful experience of want and care
burning eyes, fierce gestures, muttercd
imprecations betrayed which way that
undcrcurrent was setting. Amid a
crowd of rough workmen in their grey
blouses stood a young man with Il
SLOUGH hat and cloak wrapped closely
around his form. He joined not in the
mutterings and coarse jeering going or
about him; he did not even manifest
the curiosity to be expected of one who
had come out at that late hour to see
such show, for as coach after coach
came on he only threw one swift, keen
glance at the livery, and then turned
away expectantly toward the next ap-
proach. At length, what he had looked
so long and patiently for seemed at
hand, for his eye kindled, and he
pressed nearer the curbstone
The Beauvais coach drew on slowly;
the press of the crowd was now infrins
ing upon the pavement, and the long
line of equipages came to complete
standstill. While the Count was an
grily matchmaking the plebcian
crowd, Lady Violante looked out list
lessly. In the bright glare of the lights
she saw an upturned set of faces: an
extended arm drew her attention, and
as the slouched cap was thrown off her
heart leaped up in joyful recognition
OF familiar and beloved face. Only
moment did it gain her eye, for as
tiny bouquet was thrown unerringly
into her lap, the surging dodge of
heads swept it away. Grasping the
bouquet closely she leaned back with
a thrill of delight, even in the midst
of her despair, to know that Bernard
was still lowering near her C.ce
again she saw him as she was pass
ing, leaning on her fathers arm, into
the magnificent Sadie DIES MarechauX,
the vast ballroom in the center OF tho
palace
Yet when all was over Lady Vio-
lantes harpiest moment was when,
once more at home, she sank into the
easy chair. and allowed Celeste to di-
vest her Of the cumbrous robes and
heavy jewels. Then for the first time
she pressed the bouquet to her lips,
and examined it carefully. \ slip of
paper was deXterously wound amid
the close mass of leaf and stem. Hasti-
ly disengaging it. she read:
Stormy times seem inevitably at
hand. I have heard score of proph-
ecies today that tonight King Louis
gives his last fete If you have any
influence with your father. return tc
Beauvais Chateau at once"
ITO BE coNTINUEpl
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
Rocking-Chair Travels.

ROckinE-Chatr Travels.
You sit down snug and quiet,
A book upon your knee
A wonder-book that tells about
The lands across the sea;
And then a strange thing happens
You do not leave your chair,
But as you read about these lands
It seems that you are there.
You see the queerest people.
They talk language new,
The buildings are not those you know,
The streets are strange to you.
But you are never frightened.
It's pleasant to be there,
For you can always quickly come
Back to your rocking chair.
1t does you good to journey
In such an easy way,
TO learn about the big, big world,
And how it looks today.
This way child should travel,
The road is very fair;
It's safe and best for little ones
To go by rocking-chair.
Annie Willis Mccullough in Youths
Companion.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
Little Messengers.

Very tired Of the dull, cold weather,
OF the bare trees and the muddy paths
was little Rose. 1t seemed to her that
the bright, beautiful summer would
never come.
DO not be impatient" said mamma.
Summer is already on the way, and
she has sent little messengers out to
say that she is coming"
Where are they?" asked Rose.
GO up the hill little way and then
turn into the field" replied mamma,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
She Had Had Experience.

"Ah!' he cried, kneeling at her feet.
"say you will marry me, and l will BIO
your devoted slave for life"
"Arise, Harry" she answered, you
will not do. That was what my first
husband said, and before we had got
fairly out of the church he began tell
Ing me how he wanted me to wear my
hair."-CLicago News.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

sent OF Celeste's inquisitive eyes. and
burying her thro5bing forehead in her
hands, murmuring:
Hugo. Hugo-1 might have guessed
It myself. Truly there is no longer a
CLEAN Of hope, yet I shall never cease
to love him, peasant though he be-"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

Cost but 1e per lb: to grow: salzer has
Java Coffee pkg. 15c Salzer's New Am.
erican Chicory 15c. Cut this out and send
i5c fol, any Of above packages or send
logue free to JOHN A. sALZER SEED
w.. La Cfosse, WIS. lw.n.l
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Eass.

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting. Burning. Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Samples sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. 7.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

The courtship Of Romeo and Juliet
discloses a spark of Shakespearean ge-
MUS.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

Every man is hero and an oracle
to somebody. and to that person, what
ever he says has enchanted value
Emerson.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
Read the ADVERTISEMENT.

You will enjoy this publication much
better il you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford q most amusing study, and
will put you in the way Of getting some
excellent bargains. Our advertisers
are reliable; they send what they ad-
v.-rtise
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
couldn.t surprisa Him.

Pottson-I see they've got yak out
at Lincoln Park.
Panz-A yak? Fro, yes. The fact.
cries here are building them by the
thousand. They're going to superseds
the horse entirely.-Chicago Tribune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
A 1Ini,len,. Phf,osoDhy

"NIillichent spent half the night max
ing paper flowers. Why is she in such
q hurry to finish them?"
"Oh, she thought if she hurried hard
she could get all the paper cut before
her shears got dull."-Chicago News.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
CHAPTER vi.

HE Tuillcries bla2-
ed out upon the
cool air Of a late
summer evening,
like a. huge car
buncle. Row after
row of sparkling
III g h is pictured
forth. with grand
effect, the lofty
windows, the grace
full arcades, and
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

DR.. Seth Arnod's Cough Killer
Is an excellent remedy fer children. Mrs. VIM. II
Frogue, Columbus. Kan. CSC. bottle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

After crosses and losses men grow
humber and wiser.-Franklin.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

There is more than one kind of
smokeless powder that is fatal to man
kind
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
Clever Mr.. Thrush.

Myra and Tessie were starting for
school one blowy day in spring. The
wind came putting through the trees
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

Self-trust is the essence of heroism.
Emerson.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
CHAPTER v.

AltN. j = u 4 AlCu
Bernard, what is
that?"
His mother rails
ed her head from
his shoulder to lis
ten. Clear and dis
tinct, in a peculiar
mellow tone, ech-
ocd on the still
evening air four
blasts upon a whis-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14

\ IiABAsT1NE Is tho original
and only durable wall coating.
entirely different from al kali.
somines. Ready for use In
white or twelve beautiful tints
" by adding cold water.
AIDES naturally prefer ALA.
BASTINE for walls and CELL
ings. because 1t is pure, clean,
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, in five-pound pack.
ages, with full directions.
LII kalsomines are cheap. tenn.
porary preparations made from
An whiting, chalks. clays. etc.
and stuck on walls with ds-
1 caying animal glue. ALABAS"
TINE is not q kalsomine.
. EwAaE Of the dealer who
says he can sell you the same
"something just as good" He
Is either not posted or Is try.
- ing to deceive you.
y ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
L. to sell on ALABASTINES de-
mands. he may not realize the
damage you will suffer by 8
kalsomine on your walls.
- ENs1BLE dealers will not buy
o lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement. Alabastine Co.
own right to make wall coat
~ ing to mix with cold water.
n yIE INTERIOR WALLS Of
every schoolkouse should be
coated only with pure, durable
ALABASTINE. It safeguards
health. Hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work.
= N BUYING ALABAST1NE. seo
that packages are properly ls-
beled. Beware OF large four.
pound package light kalso.
mine. offered to customers ~
a Ave.pOund package.
\ - UNSANCE Of wall paper n %.
Waited by ALABASTINE. It
can be used on plastered walls.
wood ceilings. brick Or can
vas. A child can brush II on.
It does not rub or scale on.
= ESTABLISHED IN favor. shun
all limitations. Ask paint dealer
or druggist for tint card. Write
for "Alabastine Era" free. to
-.-- ALARASTINE CO.. 0Sano
Rapids. Michigan. !,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS,
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

"Rocking Chair Travels" by Annie Willis
McCullouxh-''Little Mosaenge rs," .
Juvenile Story by Mary r. Butts-What
Two Little Girls Saw.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-04-14
Hoods. Sa.JqbmM
Hla42 G3:Jlsl6

Hoods pills cure liver Ills; the nonirrt.tinr and
only eathartic to take With Hoods Barsapariiis'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-12
LOCAL BkEYiIlE>

Special attention is called 10 Robert T.
Grimes's opening Thursday, September IA.
4 train on north Unioo street this morning
struck wagon, though but little damage was
done.
Only routine business was transacted at the
meeting of Alexandria Council, National
Union, last night.
Salt water tailors, salmon, front and rock
fish will te for sale in market tomorrow by
Messrs. G. E. Price s. Co.
The handsome frame dwelling being built
at North West Alexandria for Mr. J. NJ. Pcake
is fast approaching completion
A large number of members of the G A. R
and their friends passed through this city to-
day on their way to Mount Vern)n.
Wallace Sampson, the little son of Mrs. Re.
bee, Sampson, of 100 south Fayette street,
fell from mule yesterday afternoon and sns-
tanned painful injuries.
II. /. Strider hiss sold to W. E. Latham ,
guardian of Kate l.. Shirley, a house and lot
on ths north side OF Queen street, between
Pitt and Royal, for S634
A meeting OF the City Council has been
called for tonight by the presidents of tho
TWO boards to receive report concerning
street improvements from a committee of the
business Mems League
The members Of The Alexandra Light In
fantry assembled at tho armory last night
and were measured for their uniforms. as
heretofore stated, it is expected that this
company will be mustered into service next
Monday night
Yesterday afternoon bro 1ze-colorcd car
rier pigeon with white metal band No 81 4
on left leg and brass band on right, flew in o
| Mr. J. B. Atwells room in the City Hotel
and perched on the hoadboard of his bed.
| This morning two othe rested on tho same
building and started off fifteen minutes later.
The committe on poor met last night and
sudited number of accounts and transacted
routine business. 1t was decided that indl'
gents who receive medicines at the city ex.
| pense must have their prescriptions filed at
the dispeussries located i'll the districts IN
which the applicants live.
The County School Board has set apart as
!ega! holidays for the next yelr Thsnksgiv'
ing Day, the usual Christmas holidays. Wash
ington's and Lees birthdays. Good Fridav'
Easter Monday and the 30.h of May. May
/, the day on viii n Admiral Dewey won his
victory at Manila was set spait Tor special
exercises in patriotism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-12
snorv ofaSlaye.

To be bound hand and foot for years
hv the chains OF disease is the worst
form of slavery George D. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich tells how sucn q
slave was made free. He says; my
wife had been so helpless for five years
,bat she could not turn oyer in bed alone.
A fer using two bottles Of Electric Bit,
ters she is wonderfully improved and
shla n do her OWE work" tn SUI
IRENE remedy for female diseases quick
cures nervousness, sleeplessness, mel
sncho,v, headache, baokache. faintipg
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is q sodsend to weak, run
down people. Every bottle guaranteed
Only so cents. Sold by E. S. Leadbeat'
ar & Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-12
DRY GOODS.
LAST OF
Summer Reductions.
Our fiual list for inspection. Special low
prices ma lc on all summer goods remaining
in sto k after the 1st Ct september.

II Mems Silk Front Shirts, 4.15, 7.16i4.
Price 81. Now Toe.
Mems Fancy Front Shirts, size ii. Now
35c.
7 Mems Silk Front shirts, size AZ. Price
Soc Now 35c
Mems Madras Light Weight Shirts, size
I-15lb. Price Csc Now 35c.
g Mems lied Striped Percal Shirts, size
14la. Now 35c.
IS pair Ladies' Assorted Ccrscts. size %.
Now 45c.
I Young Mems Sweaters. Price Csc. Now
2 Mems White Summer Wool Undershiris,
size 40. Price 81 80. Now 81.
16 Mems Balbrggan Undershirts, half
sleeves, siz, SO Now 35c.
8 Mems summer Wool Gray Drawers, size
80 Now Soc.
lot Ladi.s' Ribbed Vests, assorted. Prices
1Oc 15c and poe. Now 1Oc.
1 lot Lid,es' Ribbed Vests, small sizes, as
sorted. Now i for 25c A fine grade Of
goods.
odds and ends in Ladies' Belts. Prices 25c
and 40c Now 15c.
81 Children's Ribbed Vests, sz3 %. Price
Zoe. Now &c.
IS Childrcn's Gibbod Vests, size 26. Price
Zoe. Now 12c.
5 Infants Plain Vests, sizo 20. Now &C.
8 pair Boys Kuco Drawers, size "a. Price
25c. Now 15c.
10 pair Children's Ribbed Hose, size 70.
Price 20c. Now 10c.
2 pair Childreus Lace Hose, size .. Price
25c. Now 15c.
80 pair Infants Ribbsd Hose, assorted,
s;ze 4. Now Zoe.
4 pair Ladies' Tan Hose, sze s. Price
3 c. Now 25c.
II pair Ladies' Opera Black Hose, size
Sln Price 40c Now 25c
7 pair Ladies' Opera Hose in bright colors,
sizs 8. Price Toe. Now 25c.
5 pair Ladies' Isle Thread Fancy Hose,
size s. Prce 65c. Now 33c.
= psir Ladies' Scarlet Silk Hose, sizo 8.
Price 81 5. Now 75c.
4 pair Ladies' White Silk Hose, sze Sih.
Price 81. Now soc
, pair Ladies' Gray Silk Hose, size s. Price
81. Now soc.
Ia pair Mems Unbleacbod Lace Half Hose,
size H. Price Csc. Now 35c.
pair Mems Cadet Blue Half Hose size
Price 25c. Now 15c
5 pair Mems Openwork Half Hose, assorted
colors sizo g. Price SOC. Now 25c.
S pair Mems Fancy Lisle Thread Half
Hose, size 9 Price 81. Now soc.
Is pair Youths Striped Half Hose size 8.
Prize SOC Now 25c.
% pair Infants Ealf and Three quarter
Hose, sizes and Ga. Price zoe. Now
15c
10 Men's Flowing Four-in.Hsnd Scarfs.
Price 25c Now 15c
5 Mems Lace Teck scarfs. Price soc.
Now 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-12

DAY OF AToNEMENT.-Ats urdown
tomorrow evening will begin the Jewish
Day Of Atonement, day observed with
mere or less rieor and ceremony in Or
thodox and reformed syuagoeues 1t
is essentially day CT fasting aud
prayer, ard the mbers OF the ortho-
dox synagogues neither cat nor drink
anything throughout the day. Most OF
the day is spent in the synagogues,
where the services are of solemn and
Impressive character. A memorial
service is also included in the days
ceremonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-12

THE GLEE CLUE CoNcERr.-On Thursday
evening of this week concert of musicsl
merit and OF q scope varied enough to suit all
tastes, will be given at the Opera House y
the college Alumni String and Glee Club
of Washington The best talent available in
the capital city constitutes the club and their
many public appearances have matured their
efforts into remarkably smooth performance
from the rise to the fall of the curtain. Har.
monious glee singing, sweet mandolin and
banjo music, humorous sayings and comic
songs will delight the hearers. The sOloists
will be MIR. Walter Birch, Mr.. Melville Hen.
sey and Mr. Charles Hall. Mr.. VIM. II, Con
ley, a favorite comedian of both cities, will
furnish the humorous part of the programme,
and the club will be assisted by Miss Estsllc
G Wentworth, of Chicago, a charming So
prano, who has been most favorabiy received
wherever the club has appeared,