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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-10-27
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The Pioneer Express.
PEMB1NA COUNTY PAPERS.

Now it is Pres. Wardwell's place to
speak up for the boys since the Herald
says: Pembina County has decidedly
the most interesting newspaper family
in the state.-Grafton Record.
The "boys" and the newspapers
speak for themselves, and if any
other county in this or any
other state can produce more local pa
pers per capita, we have yet to find it.
While much credit is due the boys per-
sonally, for the grade of papers they pro-
duce, there is another fact that lies be-
hind, that deserves notice, which is, that
the circulation and other support given
by the people, which makes such a
number of good papers a possibility,
proves the general intelligence of the
people of Pembina County to be just that
far above the average.
The circulation of the nine papers of
Pembina County more. than gives two
different local papers to each voter. The
average farmer of Pembina County takes
from two to six papers; say two county
papers, a Canadian paper from the old
home, religious paper, city daily or
weekly and probably tarm or literary
paper. .S
This generally "well read" population
require good local papers. Any other
kind would fail for want Of support, and
there isn't a Pembina County editor but
has to work hard and early and late to
provide the proper brain-food for his
readers, and to Keep up with the COM
peting procession of his near neighbors.
And we may add, that the comparative
intelligence ofreaders, has really as much
to do with the grade ofthe local paper as
has the intelligence of its editor. A bright
editor can hardly make a good paper in
dull unappreciative community, while
lazy. Indifferent or ignorant publishers
don't last long among. intelligent readers
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
s1An oT1IcIHs.

Senators, b. q. .HanSbrough, p. McCumber
Governor, BE. Fanchier.
Lieut.; Governor ]; =; Dsyine.
Secretary Of State, Ered Ealleys
Stats Treasurer, D. w. Driscoll.
State Auditor, A. n. Carlblom.
Attorney General, John C0Wan. III
Judges Supreme Court, n. g. Young, AL
fred WaIin, j. n. Bartholomew.
Railroad Commis,ioners, T.: John ,3n,s simons'
Superintendent OF Public Instruction, j.
Commissioners Of Insurance.. g. W. Harri-
son. -. @
Commissioner Of Agriculture and Labor.
II. q. Thomas.
First District, Judson LaMoure. Pembina.
Second District, James Fuller, st. Thomas
REPREsxNTATIvEs.
First District, ". !. Watt, Hyde Park
J. D. Wallace, Drayton. q
Second District. =; =: Reetsms 1sn.s er' cAva'
Judge of the District Court, seventh IN.
dicial District, o. X. Sauter, Grafton.
Clerk Of District Court, A. L. Airth.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sheriff. f. j. Farrow.
Auditor, Paul Williams
TreSsurer, Robert Mcbride.
Register Of Deeds, ]. M. Chisholm.
County Judge, v. Quackcnbush.
Superintendent of Schools, G. E. Jackson.
Surveyor, 8. o. McGuin.
Coroner, DR.. e.. r. Erekine. ,,
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
First District, F. g. Myrlck, Pembina.
Second District. s. j. SigfuseOn, Mountain
Third District, Geo. Taylor, Bathgate.
Fourth District, j. p. Hicks, Neche.
Fifth District, II. P. Ottem, st. Thomas.
COUNTY JUeTICES.
C.Murphy. Neche.
j. r. Joy. Glasston.
e. Fl Bergman. GardRr.
Il. L. Buck, Crystal. :,
COUNTY CoNsTABLEe.
Thos McFadden. Neche.
G. e. Flora, Walhalla.
Mars hall Jackeou, Neche. ts
A. B. Follins, Crystal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-10-27

The Columbia beat the Shamrock.
Once in light wind, once by the break
ing of the topmast of the Shamrock and
once in all tie wind that either yacht
wanted. The last race is described as a
magnificent spectacle, but was just as de-
cisive of the American boats superiority
as the first race. Sir Thomas Upton
says that he has received every courtesy,
been beaten by better boat and that in
two years he will come back and race
again. And Sir Thomas has won the re.
gard and respect of every American
sportsman-and that is better than a
silver cup.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-10-27

There were 1863 homestead entries
made during the last three months in the
Crookston land office. There were 118 fin.
al proofs, 10 timber Claims and 73 cash en-.
tries. These figures mean much to
Northern Minnesota, and as Northern
Minnesota IS our near neighnor, the rap
id development means much to NORTH
Dakota. In the near future it means
railroads, lumber, wood, and little later,
mills and manufactures. They have
many things across there, this valley
needs, and soon straight east and west
railroads, will make US close neighbors in
a business way to our mutual benefit.
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the men required. The bulk Of the re-
cruits are in active service for three

the men required. The bulk Of the re-
cruits are in active service for three
years.
F At the end Of this term the soldiers are
enrolled, ,at twenty-three, in the reserve of
the standing army, and are called upon
to serve with the colors for two months
each year. This obligation lasts ten
years.
At thirty-three the French soldier
passes into the territorial army, and is
called out twice year for a period Of
thirteen days. At thirty-nine he is mus
tered into the reserve of the territorial
army, and for six years is liable for a
short term of service.
Every Frenchman who is not exempt
ed for special cause is connected with the
army from the age of twenty to forty
five. During these twenty-five years he
renders five years. actual service. Ono
fifth of the best part of his life is devoted
Ito barrack life and military tactics. II he
be an officer, he can make the military
profession his career; but the private
soldier simply marks time, and is cut of
from ordinary occupation.
This period is taken out of French
mans life when the country is at peace
In time of war the reserves of the stand
ing army are liable to continuous service
in place of two months year, and tn.
territorial army with its reserves is ais,
called out.
This is conscription as it is known o.
the European continent. The youn,
men Of America have reason to rejoic
. that they are not condemned at the ag
OF twenty to military service for quar-
ter of century. and that the best year
of their life will be their own.-Youth'
Companion.
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ooNsORIPTIoN.

Yolng. men in America can choose
their occupation, and are not compelled
to waste their best years in military serv-
ice. Conscription stands IN the way Of
young inenln France. Germany, Italy
and other European countries. They
must serve in the army before they can
set about their work In life. "
Every able-bodied Frenchman, for
examp:e, when be reaches the age 81
twenty. finds his name in the conscrip-
ton list. 4 the supply ofrecruits exceed
the quota ct the commune or district. he
may be favored by lottery. and be en-
:abledat get OFF with % single year Of
service. This seldom happens. as IS,
5crlitiny ofii i:ers h,vs ii if6 ,ulty III finding
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-10-27

Osnabruok has had four or five blind
pigs this fall which have been nuisance
and caused much notoriety. All but two
have fled and these were discharged be-
cause the principal witness turned up
missing.
Mrs. w. H. Brown of Grand Forks
was buried on Friday. Hundreds o
friends all over the state will deeply
sympathise with her husband, Col. w
H. Brown, in his sorrow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-10-27

Nine Cinnamon have crossed the
boundary at Portal, and they were at once
taken into custody by the government
agent at that place. United States Mar.
shall Haggart and Robt. Forsman, a
special agent of the treasury department,
are after them and will take them to
Fargo, where they will be given a hear.
ing before Judge Amidon in the feder.
al court.
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WEALTH As ~ CRITERION.

& The Cavalier Chronicle asserts that
riches IS ABOUT as low an estimate as
one can make concerning material that
should be used in political contingent
cies.
Wealth IS not always brains nor vice
versa, but as q rule the acquisition 81
wealth IS not the result Of a weak; mind.
The bulk Of the people in the world are
shustling ior riches and he who wins has
thus proven his superiority in the uni
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-10-27

The following topics for political ed
itorials are now being som .what dis.
cussed by the state press; One govern
or TOR one term; two terms for one gov.
ernor; two governors in one term; one
man as two governors; the devine rights
[of N. %. lootenant governor.
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Teachers DENOMINATION.

The regular examination of applicants
for teachers certificates will be held at
Pembina on Friday, Oct. 9th, 1899, be-
ginning at o'clock a. nj.
l3-4 c. E. JACKSON,
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Market To-Day
Wheat, 8 Ger IS under te st.
Chickens cents per pound.
Butter, 10 cents per pound.
Eggs, Is per dozen.
Turkeys cents per pound.
Corn 20 cents per blu.
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FELLsBUR0 ITEMS.

Rev. C. E. Farney, presiding elder
of the United Brethren church, hold
quarterly conference at Eureka on
Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Garman, of Greensburg, was
called home on account of sickness,
SO the revival came to a close.
Harrison Mather moved on the G.
Ware place.
Frank Anderson moved on tho
Winegarth place.
Rain in abundance now and the
wheat is going into winter in fine
shape.
Tom Shannon made trip to Green's
burg this week.
Emmer Plowman put a we'll down in
District No. Is this week.
Charles King tore down his black
smith shop at the burg and moved it
over to his farm, in Lincoln township,
for stable.
Corn Smelling and husking are at a
standstill now On account of the rain.
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ears tho 1The Kind You Have Always Bought
's. .; &MzZzsZm
SKILL IN EMBROIDERY

Was An Accomplishment and Pastime of
EARLY English Queens.
New York Tribune: AS far back as
the time OF King Athelstan's reign in
England the art of embroidery had
reached a high standard throughout
continental Europe. The four sisters
of the Briton ruler were famous for
their needlework. and for another
quality they possessed-namely. that
of attracting q remarkable number OF
suitors. who were drawn. it Is assert
ed. by the charms that this feminine
accomplishment gave to the fair work
ers. The wife Of Edward the COMES
sor had an absorbing love for the art.
in which she excelled many noted
women OF her time. In those days the
Anglo-Saxon mobiles were known
abroad by their gorgeous costumes.
woven Of silks and woods and embroid-
cred heavily. and this work took the
place in continental esteem that is to-
day occupied by the Eastern embroid-
cries brought into England. The Eng
lish embroideries were so much priced
that the popes and other potentates
were proud to accept gifts OF garments
made by the needlewomen of England.
Throughous Europe the finest speci-
mems were done in the epoch bound
ed by the eleventh and fourteenth CEN
turtles. At the South Kensington Mu-
scum, in London. a specimen OF the
finest work Of that time Is exhibited.
It was done by Englishwomen some
time about the year of 1850. The sub
ject Is Scriptural. as were many OF
the most noted pieces of the age.
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BELPRE ITEMS.

Mrs. Grace Lohmann, of Purcell,
I. T., arrived last Friday, to visit her
mother, Mrs. Matte Curry.
Mr.. Edward DOnavan returned to
Wichita Tuesday. He will return in
the near future and remain here this
winter.
Mr.. Braddell and wife, of Lewis,
were visiting at the home of E. p.
Brown the first of the week.
Mr.. Ray Bindley, of Burdett, and
Mr.. E. g. Seely and family, of Larn-
ed, were visiting relatives in the city
last Saturday and Sunday.
MIR. D. G. Donavan returned from
Kansas City Saturday evening after
an absence of four or five days.
Mr.. Truesdell shipped in car of
lumber last Tuesday. Going to i'm
prove his ranch.
M. E. Hillsary and wife went to
Larned last Saturday.
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Mr.. Clark has been confronted with
rather curious condition of affairs
in the Office of superintendent this
week. It seems that there is a block
of six sections of land in the north
west corner of the county that has not
been included in any school district.
A movement was started to attach the
territory to the school district on the
south. At this point Mr.. Edwards
steps in and by his attorney, Mr..
Smith, objects. The matter was argu-
ed before the superintendent Monday.
The superintendent took the ground
that it was his duty to see that all terri
tory in the county was in some school
district. Mr.. Smith commended that
this was discretionary and not man
datory. Mr.. Edwards said he did not
object to paying the added taxes, but
as the territory was SO far from the
school of the district to which it was
proposed toe attach it, he thought it
would be just as we'll and suit him
better to attach it to the Kinsley dis
trict. The whole matter was left open
pending an opinion from the attorney
general as to whether the law was such
that the superintendent had no discre-
ton, but must attach to some district.
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Nos. %, II, 341 and 342 daily except
Sunday.
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Mcssrs. Barker, Noble and Edwards
went on a hunting trip Thursday of
this week. We expect to give de-
tailed account of the escapads next
week. Mr.. Barker says in future he
will not take so large a collection Of
tenderfeet with him. He lost his ap-
petite somewhere between Kinsley and
Lewis.
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Time Table.
A. T. & s. F.
EAsTBoUND.

Depart
No. 2, Atlantic Elk. $40, p. m. branch.
No. 6, X. c. &Chgo Ex., 1858, a. m.
via. main line.
Mol X. C. & Chgo. Ex., $40 p. m
via. main line.
No. "A, Way Freight, GAS a. m. via.
main line.
No. 342, Mixed. ESQ p. m. via. branch.
No. 4, Chicago limited, sos p. M. via
branch, Monday, Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday. No stop at
Kinsley.
WESTBOUND.
No. l, Cal. Elk, $3.50 p. M, branch.
No. 5, Colo. Ex., 9:2O p. m, M. l..
No. II, NIX C. Ex., 12:4O a. M, BIRCH.
No. 73, Way freight, 2:35, p. m. M. l..
No. 341 (arrive), 200 p. M, branch.
No. 3, Cal. limited, sos p. M, branch,
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday. No stop ut Kinsley.
Nos. 70, II, a41 and 342 daily except
Sunday.
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What Shall We Do With Santa
Claus?

This is the question rising from
mothers all over this land. In the
December number of the New Cru
sade' under the heading Parents
Problems, the editor tells in simple
language how she herself met and
solved this problem with her own chill
dren. 1t will interest every mother to
learn how this matter has been sue
cessfullv settled by one mother. (Ann
Arbor, Mich. Single copy 10 cents;
81 per year.
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Marshal Misner arrested and held
a man from Hutchinson on a dispatch
sent by Constable Roberts, of that city.
There were three in the party. but
only one could he held. He was taken
back and the others proceeded on their
way to Colorado on the late train.
They were charged with working some
kind of q confidence game.
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LEWIS ITEMS.

Mrs. Stockman and daughter, of
Fleetwood, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Runkey.
j. M. Lewis, of Kinsley, paid US a
visit last Saturday.
D. McLewis and r. L. Simpler have
traded houses, Mr.. Simpler taking
possession of the Lewis ranch recently
purchased by him. Mr.. Lewis will
live in the old simpler house until his
new residence is completed.
Mrs. Maylin Denny is reported quite
seriously i'll.
The rainy weather of the past few
days has interfered materially with
the building operations in Lewis. IT
it had held off u day longer A. Hardy
would have had his store building en-
closed.
Mrs. Aderhold, of Kinsley, and her
mother, Mrs. Mcpherson. are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bidwell.
James Wolfe and family, of FIRE.
mont, Ohio. are speeding a few days
with r. 4. Wolfe.
Miss Minnie Malin, who has spent
the summer here, the guest of relatives
and friends. returned to her home in
Illinois Tuesday evening,
Homer Elliott left Tuesday for an
extended trip through the Territory.
o. H. McCune has moved into his
new store and Will Griggs has taken
possession of the building vacated by
him.
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George Matheney has moved the old
Schou building out onto the Miller
farm. east of town He has bought
The place and will probably go ahead
ard fit it up with the ideaoof making it
his bQma.
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First published November II. $780,
Notice of Appointment.

THE STATE OF KANSAS,
EDWARDS COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Mary Il. J.
orLelius late of Edwards county, Kansas
Notice is hereby given chat on the twenty
seventh day OF October. A. d. 1899. the I'M
derstgned was, by the Probate Court OF Ed
wards county, Kansas. duly appointed and
qualified administrator of the estate OF
Mary e. j. Cornelius. late of Edwards county,
deceased All parties interested in saiG es-
tate will take notice IND govern themselves
accordingly JOHN G. PuPP.
3w Administrators
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Mr.. Scott Yeat, is completing
his arrerg ,meLts q go to Bogota,
oi0mbia, south "A erica, where he
has . brother engaged in the railway
business. He will get away in few
days.
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1ne Bank Of England destroys about
250.0o0 Of its notes every week. to re-
place them With freshly printed ones
One evening IN each week is set apart
for he maktqg ~ this expensive bon
fire.
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Mr.. GODDARD, OF Topeka, and Mr..
Stevens, OF Dodge City, were here this
va X 70 buy feed Of the cattle COM
pany of which Mr.. Smart is the man
aser.
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sAsToa -.
B,aua. 1lh Kind Yeu Have Asavs BDlgtt
A',:." A4Akzzx
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-28

TELEGRAPHY AMONG THE AN
cGENTs.-Three or four centuries
before our era, Eneus invented
several systems of signalling. In
particular, he devised the first syn
chronic apparatus. AT each sta
ton was installed a great vessel OF
uniform capacity, having in its side
a hole ofthe same size for each YES
sci. AT the surface OF the liquid
contained in the vessel was a float
in which was fixed an upright rod
divided into equal parts, each of
which corresponded to one OF the
phrases to be telegraphed. The
attendant at each station had a
torch. When the first raised his
torch he uncorked the hole in his
vessel, allowing the water to escape
and the float to sink; the attendant
at the second station did the same,
and this was repeated from station
to station. When the division OF
the rod corresponding to the mes
sage to be sent had fallen to the
level oil the edge Of the vessel, the
first attendant lowered his torch,
and replaced the cork; the others,
initiating his action, could then
read of their rods the particular
message sent by the first.
In all such methods as these the
messages were limited to words or
phrases agreed upon beforehand.
In the second century B. C. Cleo
menes invented method OF doing
away with this inconvenience by
combining luminous signals so as
to form a code. Each station was
furnished with several huge FIRE
vessels corresponding each 20
group Of letters OF the alphabet,
the one that was exposed so that it
could be seen from the next station,
while the other was hidden, indI-
Gated the group including the let
ter to be transmitted, which letter
was then shown more closely by
lanterns. Polybius improved this
BY dividing the alphabet into FIVE
groups. tour OF FIVE letters aud one
Of four. These were telegraphed
by torches moved in given direc-
tions. For instance, three torches
at the left Of the station meant
the third group, then two at the
right meant the second letter of
this group.-M. L. Rsmy, tn Cos
st11c
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-28

demur when / told them of my re-
solve. but the fact really was that
they did not think / should be per-
mitted to enter the devil infested
zone. On reaching the mysterious
place 1 found it to be one OF great
beauty. II was a fertile country,
with luxuriant vegetable growth,
intersected with streams. 1t was,
moreover, very billy and we'll tim
bered. The inhabitants | found to
be most friendly, although they
told me they had never seen a
white man before. So far all had
gone well, and l was more certain
than ever that the evil reputation
OF the place was only based on
superstitious nonsense. l do not
say that subsequent experience
has lett any clear idea in my mind,
and | can in no way explain the
marvellous phenomena which
witnessed. only state the facts.
The first sign of anything wrong
was when one OF my Somali escort
rushed into camp shouting Wal
amol Walamor He was frightfully
excited; he shook violently, and
kicked like a mailman. and in the
intervals between his shrieks he
told me that he was possessed by
a devil. The whole of that night he
was neither more nor less than a
maniac, but the next day he was
perfectly well. 1 had been pre-
Viously told that once a man had
become 'Walamo, or devil-pos
sessed, he was always liable to a
second attack, and as a simple
measure of precaution the man S
rifle was taken from him. While
ON the march he had another ex-
cess of this curious madness, in
the course of which he drew a
knife, and, rushing about, threat
ened to kill everybody. 1t took
several men to hold him down. 1t
is supposed to be especially dan
gerous to eat food in the presence
OF the Walamo people, and on one
occasion one OF my Soudanese saw
a Walamo gazing intentlY upo1
him while he was having his meal.
Nothing untoward occurred at the
time, but two days later this man
became a raving lunatic. The
latest victim, who was my headman,
had always been peaceable, orderly
fellow, but he professed to know
before the outbreak that he had
become possessed. Certain it is
that he, like the Somali, kicked
and yelled, and exhibited similar
symptoms to the other unfortunate.
Without intermisSIon he shouted
'Walamo' at the top OF his voice,
and in his madness injured three
men. Eventually he had to be tied
up, but the next day he was per-
fectly well. Thinking / could,
perhaps, do something to explain
these extraordinary occurrences, l
resolved to eat solemnly a meal in
thepresence OF the Walamo myself.
When all was prepared, Ihad some
thing like a hundred OF these peo-
pie watching me. In due time the
meal was over, and l thought no
more about it. Here | should state
hat 1 had not had days illness
during the journey, and was in the
best OF health at the time. Next
day, however, ielt thoroughly Ill.
Needless to say, ! did not let any
Of my people know that anything
was wrong, nor can attempt to
explain the cause. l was quite
unable to find cause tor this mys-
tsrious business. AS l said before,
l merely cOndne myself to bare
statement oi the facts. It was a
most anxious time for me, as l di6
not know whether at any moment
the whole camp might not become
'Walamo.'