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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
The Thorn in EnQ|0nd'S Flesh

in the Transvaal at least five
years before he is entitled to cast
vote for any official, and un-
til recently only a resident of
Dutch ancestry could be elected to the
Volksraad. This law has been changed
SO that foreigner could be selected by
ballot for seat in the Second Rad,
but as this body could enact no meas
ures without the sanction of the prin-
pal body, the Office was of but little
Importance, while in district where
the Beers were in the majority for
eigner stood very little chance Of being
nominated for this Office. The Kruger
administration has always been very
careful to secure control of all public
franchises, such as railway building
and public improvements. The con-
troll Of the Delagoa Bay railroad, which
has been the subject Of much contro-
versy, and control the principal light
ing and water works systems in the
South African states, with the excep-
tions of few in Cape Colony. They
also have monopoly on the sale of
such articles as dynamite for explosive
purposes and have secured an enor-
nous royalty as we'll on special ma
chinery and other necessities in min
ing operations. Consequently the states
in which the Beers are in the majority
are governed entirely in the interest
of the Dutch.
White persons not of Roer extract on
residing in the region of the Transvaal,
for example, are termed Uitlanders,
which really means Outlanders-from
out of the land. The Uitlanders have
been gradually crossing the Vaal, at
tracted by the mineral and other de-
posits. as we'll as the opportunities
for agriculture, since 1850. They have
increased to about $4,000 in the Trans
vaal alone, out of the total population
of 100000 white people. About $4,000
are Of British descent, the balance be-
ing French, Spanish and a few thou
sand Americans. Owing to the laws Of
the country, it is estimated that fully
four-fifths of them are only entitled to
vote, although these are numbered
among the wealthiest and most prom
inent citizens. In the Orange Free
State they are not so numerous in pro-
portion to the Dutch residents, but
have obtained more privileges, as this
republic has been more liberal in it's
attitude to foreigners on account of it's
president, who has a reputation as a
broad-minded statesman. If war is
declared it will be largely the outcome
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
TREASURE rROvE.


The Innocence of One of the Prisoner.
Saved Him.
In 1863 man named Thomas Butch
er, laborer in the employment of a
farmer at Mountfield in Sussex, was
blowing field one fine day when his
plowshare threw up long piece of
metal like brass, with a trumpet at
each end, and doubled up like coil of
string. says Chambers Journal. There
were several other similar pieces in the
same furrow, the whole weighing alto
gether eleven pounds. Butcher, who
had very little imagination, thought
nothing of the find, and allowed the
metal to lie at the bottom of the field
till evening, when he carried it home,
thinking it to be the discarded orna-
ments of some gentleman's hall or par
lor. Subsequently he mentioned the
matter casually to an acquaintance
named Thomas, who, after taking a
look at the so-called brass, and consult
ing with his brother-in-law, Willett.
went to Butchers house with a pair of
scales and great show of honesty.
and bought the metal at the rate OF
sixpence a pound-fve and sixpence
for the lot. The plowman heard moth
ing more OF the transaction until his
acquaintance began to annoy him by
inquiring jestingly if he had found any
more old brass lately, and then it leak
ed out that Thomas and Willett had
sold the "brass" to firm of gold refin-
ers in Cheapside for 1929 lbs I'd. The
crown took the matter up, an inquest
was held by the coroner, and Thomas
and Willett were at once arrested.
Butcher, whose simplicity had saved
him from temptation, was an innocent
finder; but the prisoners, who, knowing
how the metal had been found, had
bought it as brass and sold it for their
own benefit as gold, were convicted on
the evidence and punished severely.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

the enemies of England, and have
shown it in variety Of ways. The
present difficulty is based, apparently,
on technical grounds, but Kruger, who
may be called the Dutch George Wash
tngton, has taken every opportunity to
arouse the feeling of his countrymen,
and of the native African as far as pos
sible, to incite another war. None
know this better than the British for
eign Office, and it is endeavoring in
every way possible to avoid an open
rupture. Should Kruger and his allies
come out victorious there is q posi-
bility that the entire southern portion
Of Africa, from the Limpopo river,
which bounds the Transvaal on the
north, to Cape Colony, will again be
under the administration of the Hol-
land emigrants. On the other hand.
should they be defeated, it will be a
long step toward the complete subju-
cation Of Africa to British interests.
Hence the Importance of the outcome
Of the present difficulty.
The southern peninsula of Africa is
practically divided into several repub-
lies Of greater or less size under the
suzerainty Of Great Britain. The pro-
ceedings Of the parliament in Cape Col
ony and the Volksraad in the Trans
vaal are seldom or never interfered
with by the British foreign Office. The
majority Of the Cape Colonists are
grateful for the garrisons or regiments
which are stationed at various towns,
not only at Capetown, but in Natal and
on the Gold Coast, for they are main
tanned BY the home government and
are valuable ss q protection, for which
no taxation Is necessary. This is ow-S
ing to the fact that the English popu-
lation has rapidly increased within the
last few years. and their sympathy IS
with their own nationality. The KAT
hSs and most Of the other black tribes
also have friendly feeling for the
English ana are opposed to their orig
inal Dutch conquerors for several rea-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
A STREET IN PRETORIA.

road building, manufacturing and the
application Of science and arts. The
Dutch settlers were content to let we'll
enough alone, and with good reason,
for they had found it an easy matter
to conquer the natives and to utilize
them as laborers, while their govern
ors exacted heavy tribute for the white
settlers, from which they received lit
tie benefit. It is unnecessary to detail
the extortions which were practiced
and the manner in which tribute was
imposed upon slaves by the soldiers Of
the colonies, in many instances with
great loss Of life. Slave markets were
established in most Of the principal
cities, and the blacks regarded merely
as chattels. The first reverse which
the Beers received at the hands of the
English was when they abandoned con-
troll Of the country around Cape Col
ony and moved across the Vaal. This
trek, !" or exodus, was in 1886 and 1886,
and constituted the founding Of the
Transvaal. For nearly forty years at
ter they dominated the territory north
of the vaal to the Limpopo river, al
though but q few thousand in number.
In fact. the white population in 1877
Of the TransYaal was but 5000 people,
while the blacks numbered near
100000. This was to give an
idea of the ability Of the Dutch
to- govern the native tribes and
the success which they attained. for
nearly all Of the latter were subject
to them. Several thousand remained
In Cape Colony and these and their de-
scehdants have always remained Boer
sympathizers.
The Beers have enacted laws almost
entirely for their own race. the for
eisners being greatly restricted by the
legislation adopted. Under the SUPER
vision Of Kruger, who has been in
every respect =; dictator Of the Beers,
the voting has been almost entirely
limited to his countrymen. A for
signer. for example, Il obliged to reside
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
Possibility of War With the
Transvaal Republic.

The lransvaal, which bids fair to be-
come one Of the principal centers of the
next war in which English-speaking
people will be concerned is about the
size Of France. It is rich in natural
resources, aside from its gold and
diamond fields, and for nearly two CEN
turtles has been titled by the thrifty
Dutch emigrants and their descend
ants, or utilized for the pastures of
their thousands Of herds Of cattle and
horses. The country takes its name
from the river vaal, which forms its
southern boundary. This may become
new Rubicon If war is declared, and
1t is probably the best known stream
OF the Dark Continent, although from
geographical standpoint it, Is insig-
nificant compared with such water
courses as the Nile and the Niger.
While largely composed Of tablelands
the country is well watered and fertile.
On the tableland can be grown the
usual crops Of the temperate zone, such
as cereals, tobacco, fruits and vegeta-
bles, while its ivory and wool markets
are among the most extensive in the
world. The ostrich is also q native of
this country, and the trade in it's feath-
ers is considerable. An abundance of
timber and other building material
have given the inhabitants an oppor-
tunity to construct substantial and
comfortable homes at small cost, and
the traveller is surprised at the advance
In civilization which he finds in the
towns located hundreds of miles from
the nearest railroad.
But the Transvaal has been a thorn
to the British government for over a
century. Within the country and near
its borders have occurred many con-
dicts, in which the English have not
met the success which has attended
their arms in East India and other
parts Of the world, for the reason that
they have had to oppose men of Dutch
blood, who have proved by many wars
that they are nation of fighters as
well as Of : farmers. Since the first
colony Of Dutchmen landed at Cape
Colony, in 1852, these people have been
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

sons. They are too well aware that
government by the latter means cruel
ty and bloodshed, with the possible re-
sumption Of slavery, which was one of
the chief causes of several of the wars
which have occurred since 1850. The
abolition of slavery in the South Afri-
can republics greatly increased the
bitter feeling of the Beers, who by
this step lost millions of dollars in hui
man property. It was an act which
they will probably never forget nor
forgive.
They are also opposed to the English
on account of their enterprise in de-
veloping the mineral resources in this
portion Of the continent. The descend
ants of the pioneers who landed in 1862
and those who have come over from
Holland since that time have been con-
tent to utilize merely the agricultural
resources Of the country. II the aver
age Boer has a productive farm on
which he can raise a fair proportion of
wheat, corn and tobacco, with enough
vegetables to supply the needs Of his
u.
provided he can sell his grain, as well
as the cattle from his pastures, and
the wool Of his flocks, at a fair profit.
The proceeds of these sales are more
liable to be turned into gold to be
boarded than to be placed in specula-
tive ventures, where they will return
a good rate of interest. He is miserly
and believes in accommodating gradual
ly, but surely. II in the business of
the towns he confines his wares to
goods which can be sold to the farmers.
He seldom engages in mining and man
ufacturing. Up to 1850 South Africa
was practically an agricultural and
grazing country, and its cities depend
ed almost entirely upon the Boer farm
ers and stock raisers for their business.
BY the discovery of gold and diamond
mines, however, the influx of English
and other nationalities was greatly in
creased. Foreign enterprise has aided
in the progress of the country, which,
up to this period, had been far behind
other portions Of the world in rail-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
DIR. xEELEY,s DISCOVERY.
The Most Important Step in Medical
Science of the CenturY.

science OF the Century.
Scientific men declare that the dis
covery of the Kelley cure has been the
most important medical discovery Of
the century. There have been over
100000 men and women cured OF the
whisky, morphine and tobacco addic-
tions, and in Minnesota alone there are
about 5000. The greater number Of
these We're cured in the Minneapolis
Kelley Institute, magnificent estab-
lishment, located on the corner Of
Tenth street and Park avenue.
DR.. Leslie e. Kelley is physician, q
native Of New York State, graduate
of Rush Medical College and doctor
Of the Missouri State University. He
was engaged in regular practice until
the extraordinary spread Of his cure
compelled him to devote his entire time
and energy to the extension of this
work. Since 1880 he has devoted him.
self exclusively to the cure of inebriety.
AS the son and grandson of physi-
clans who had studied inebriety, he be-
came interested in the subject when a
child. He began a study of it while q
surgeon in the army, 1926, and pur-
sued it diligently until his success was
finally reached. Experience taught him
that inebriety is disease Of the nerve
tissues of the brain, and then he set
about to discover q specific treatment
for it. He, experimental largely with
social cast;lways who were found grow
cling about in the low haunts of
drunkenness and vice in Chicago, and
many such are to-day living lives Of de-
cency and repute as a result of his
experiments. He continue dhiS eyDeri-
ments until, in 1880, he declared his
dicted to the use of whisky, drugs or
tobacco.
Interested persons are cautioned
against imitators. Explanatory litera-
ture will be promptly sent on receipt
Of application by writing to $40 Tenth
Street South, Minneapolis, MINI.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
PREPARING FOR A NEW PLAY.
Complete Model in Miniature of tho
Scenery Made Before the Production.

Complete Model In Miniature of tho
Scenery Made Before the Production.
The preparation for a new play, as
far as the scenery is concerned, is
most interesting. A complete model
IN miniature is made, about the size
OF one Of the German toy theaters seen
in the shops. The picture is carefully
painted, the rocks if there be any, and
the foliage are cut out, and all the de-
tails are followed with no less thought
than when the real affair is attacked.
Inc work is done in water colors, and
mounted on pasteboard, and il the
scheme be an interior there are real
curtains in miniature, flights Of steps
and the hangings, all seriously worked
out. 1t is something that would de-
light the heart of boy and furnish
MIN with endless amusement. These
models are kept until after the piece
is produced, and are then put away on
shelves, alas, only to warp and be-
come covered with dust. But the mas
ter painters work does not end here
by any means, for there are lights to
be arranged, since they play an impor-
tant part in the performance, and they
must be regulated by the scheme of
color; SO there are long conferences
with electricians and many discussions
with the makers of glass shades where
by the exact tints may be obtained.
When every detail has been settled,
then the great acres of canvas are
spread on the paint frames and the
drawing is begun. Large china pots
are used for the colors. These are fill
ed with paints which are mixed with
water and size, and enormous brush
es put the pigment on the canvas. 1t
is wonderful to watch the artist, who
dashes on the paint with no apparent
care and who has to work fast to COW
er the surface before the color dries,
which it does very quickly.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
III. co.tliest Parliament In Error.

tho CoetHeos Fafuement In Europe.
The most costly parliament Of Eu-
rope Is that Of France. The senate
and chamber Of deputies eat up annual
~ 100000 pounds. The same item for
the other chief European nations Is as
follows: Spain, $1,000 pounds; italy,
$4,000 pounds: Austria. $4,000 pounds;
Great Britain, $3.50 pounds.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

of the attitude of the Beers toward the
Oltlanders of the Transvaal because
Kruger is as bitter now as when he
fought the British in the Cos and cap
tured Pretoria, which is his present
seat Of government.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease,
A powder to shake in your shoes. It
rests the feet. Cures Corns. Bunions.
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails.
At all druggists and shoe stores, 25 cts.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmstcd. LIE Rov. N. Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

A defeated candidate says there is
no honesty in politics. Perhaps not,
but the supply seems to equal the de-
maul,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

Love may laugh at locksmiths. but it
never smiles at the owner of bicycle
repair shop.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

never used SO quick q cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-J. B. Palmer,
Boz III, Seattle, Wash, Nov. Is, 1895.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

With the exception of ourselves, no
one ever does things as they should be
done.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

Mrs. wlns1ow'e soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
dammation. allays pain cures wind collc Csc botto
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
He Might Get a Share.

Sociologist-What are your views ON
the division Of labor?
Weary Watkins-If you mean divid-
in it all up again, l amt in for it
Indianapolis Journal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

The respect due to old age is always
dealt out with a ladle to the wealthy
grandparent.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01

Nightly changes of scene break the
monotony Of an actors life.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-01
Help Nature Help You!

HeIp Nature Help You!
Vitality cannot cure disease, unless ryou
body is kept clean inside and out. Cascarets
Candy carthic keep it clean inside. All drug.
gists, lOc, 26c, 5Oc.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-18
TENNESSEE STATE NEWS
RoId Attempt at Escape.

Jim Sharp, white man, is in Jail at
Union City. A few nights ago his wife
visited him at the jail, carrying him a
pot of coffee and a hand satchel filled
with dainties. When the time came for
her visit to end the jailer's son went
into the corridor and invited her out.
With the coffee pot and grip in her
hand and her bonnet pulled down over
her eyes, she stepped from the cell,
sobbing bitterly over the separation.
But the quick eye of the sheriff's son
saw that all was not right, and, hold
ing his lante n alOft, he tipped back
the bonnet and gazed into the excited
face of Jim Sharp, who is smaller than
his wife, ana who, besides having or
her top dress, had on her shoes. To
make the deception more complete he
had padded his bosom a la feminine.
His wife, in her under garments, was
trembling in the darkest recess of the
cell.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-18
Peabody Scholarships.

The State board of education ha,
awarded the following Peabody scholar.
ships in the senatorial districts named:
First district, Lille Painter, Johnson
City; seventh, T. A. Cross, Brentwood;
thirteenth, Minnie Yearwood; fifteenth,
John Workman, Southside; sixteenth
and seventeenth. Augusta t. MosIocl1
and Cornelia c. Martin; twentieth, Miss
Francis Smith, Tullahoma; twenty
first, d. A. Clark, Howell; twenty
fourth, Monta Ross, Savannah; twenty
fifth, j. NJ. Corum, Jr., Paris; thirtieth,
Alice Parr, Dyersburg; thirty-irst,
Carrie Lynn; thirty-second and thirty
third, Birdie McGrath, Memphis. and
Ernest B. Ellis, Dexter. Re-examina-
tions were ordered for Sept. and 9 in
senatorial districts 5, 6, 10, II, %, %,
2S 90
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-18
THE WEST INDIA HURRICANE.
The Destruction of Human Life and
Property on the Island
of GuadaIOupe.

New York. Aug. IA dispatch to
the Herald from Pointe-a-Pitre, Qua
dalOupe, says:
In Grand Terre 50 deaths and ESQ in
iured have been reported thus far.
The towns of lie MOnle, Port Louis
and 81. Francois are devastated.
Pcinte-R~Pitre is greatly damaged.
tho estimated loss being S3,OOO.OOO. Six
steamers and - schooners were sunk
or damaged beyond repair. \ great
number of fishing craft were lost.
Communication with the interior is
impossible. but courier reports reveal
fIightful damage. The coffee and
cocoa crops are rUnied. and the sugar
cane is practically destroyed.
The whole of Desirade island was
devastated. The people are starving
and without shelter.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-18
Pardonet nr the Governor.

Gov. McMillin has granted the follow
ing pardOns: James Morris, Hamilton
county, eight years for larceny and
burglary, commuted to five years;
James III. Warwick, Anderson county,
fifteen years for murder, commuted to
five years; Hugh Ownley, Brady coun-
ty, two years for bigmy, commuted to
one year; VIM. Wyatt, Claiborne coun-
ty, ten years for murder, to be released
December "a next; Charles Hutson,
Campbell county, two years for bigamy,
cOmmuted to fifteen months; Z. w.
Sims, colored, Stewart county, three
years for forgery, commuted to eighteen
months; c. c. Shaw, Monroe county,
three years for perjury, pardoned;
Thomas Smith, Unicoi county, one year,
pardOned; Lee Cox, colored, BloUpt
county, seventeen years for murder, G
duced to seven years.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-18
The Phosphate Fields.

The phosphate fever in Maury county
is at white heat At least 81, 500, 900 has
been spent by foreign investors for
phosphate lands in the county within
the last year, and deals for $1,000, 900
more are pending. The phosphate beds
at Mount Pleasant alone are estimated
to be worth $3.50, ,OOO, 900. 1t is not un-
usual to find 10000 tons to the acre,
and it is worth $3.50 per ton on the cars
900 worth of the land has changed
hands recently at Spring Hill, and deals
for that much more will be consum-
mated in the neighborhood in a short
time.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-18
Knoxville & Bristol Railroad.

The counties of Knox, Hawkins, Sui
livan and Granger last week voted on
propositions from the promoters of the
Knoxville e Bristol railroad, asking for
subsidies, payable in twenty years after
the road is put in active operation.
Knox and Hawkins counties voted
100000 each by handsome majorities.
Sullivan and Granger, which were each
asked for s15O,OOO, voted against the
subsidies by small majorities. The
road, it is said, will be built, despite
the action of Sullivan and Granger.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-08-18
NEW ORLEANS AND MACHIAs.
The Navy Department Greatly Re
Iieved by Receiving News
of the Two Vessels.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE navy de-
partment has been greatly relieved by
a dispatch from Capt. LongneckeT,
who commands the cruiser New Or
leans. now at San Domingo city. re-
ferring TO his vessel and the Machias.
The dispatch gives definite assurance
that all is well with the two ships. 1t
also states that quiet prevails at San
Domingo. at least at those points
which can be reached by the war
ships, as Machias has been patrolling
along the shore for some distance.
Tn, two vessels will proceed to ST.
Thomas 10 coal.