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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-01
NO PLACE FOR INDIANS.
Mexlco's Condition Describ-
ed by a Former
Resident.


able experience in Mexico and
some that was not very pleasant
with the Mexican government.
When asked his opinion as to
the prospect Of the Cherokees and
other Indians getting along down
there, Mr.. Dickinson replied: II
have been interviewed by repor-
ters for eastern papers on this SUBJ
Jeet, and have expressed my doubt
very emphatically. The Mexican
government has all it can do to
take care of its OWE people, who
are largely OF the Aztec rae J, an1
President Diaz, in my opinion,
could not, or rather would not, as
sist our Indians in any way. The
scheme there is to tax all
classes to the extent of every cent
they can possibly pay, and found
the several tax laws very burden
some. The federal tax stamp
must be attached to every receipt
] document, and the state and
municipal tax is excessive. In
spectors make regular visits to
look over The pnts, etc., and
no one can escape him. A correct
account must be kept Of every
transaction, no matter how small,
and if ops sriss b conceal any
thing ne is srsssted and fined
heavily. ForelgniIrs find the sew
eral classes II tashtion very OBJ
noxious, az well IL costly.
Mexicaas AaEe not outgrown
their old hataedfor Americans.
Tiey NV thai II we would remove
Texas from oui lighting force they
could whip The United States. |
have heard fairly well posted Mex
Jeans say this ! attended re-
ception given Goa wealthy Mexi- |
.san who had I'd New York, |
Boston, Philadelphia and other
American cities. He made his
friends believe that we had no
army; he positively declared that
of the thousands Of men be met on
the crowded streets. not one Of
.them carried a pistol. He also
expressed surprise that the New
York police force was not fitted
out with sabers and rifles. This
ls the custom down in Mexico.
MY advice to Indians, and 9th.
ers, is to first 90 to Mexico and
study their ways and methods of
doing ENTHUSIASTICALLY get
some idea of them as class of
beggars and vagabonds--and you
will come to the conclusion that
Mexico. from start to finish, is the
most deceptive country in the
world. To quote the language of
Hno. Randolph in the United States
senate many years ago: .Mexico1
Is q land OF flowers without per-
fume, men without honor, women
without virtue--a land Of blanket
ID thieves and hooded harlots.'
] ~ should very much regret the
tate Of our Indians who cast their
(ot with Mexicans. Ny three
pears residence there, and the
nowledge Of their language and
Istoms, has forced me to the con-
|lusion that the freedom enjoyed
fom taxation and tyranny IN the
bdian Territory would cause the
sople emigratipg from this coun-
D. to Mexico, 10 rebel against the
eh tax and tyranny Of the Mexi-
n government. Diaz Is the gov-
)hment, and vii. remain 50 as
he Is be lives. Mexico is 70.
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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-01

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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-10
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
STATE OFFICERS.
- IN H.


U. 8. Representative, B. f. Spaulding.
Senators, H. C. Hansbrough, w. N.Rosch.
Governor, B. f. Fanchier.
Lieut. Governor, j. n. Devtne.
Secretary of State. Fred Falley:
State Treasurer, D. w. DIiecoll.
State Auditor, A. N. Carlblom.
Attorney General, John Cowan:
Judges Supreme Court, N. G. Young, Al
fred Waflin, j. n. Bartholomew.
Railroad Commissioners, John Simons,
Henry Erickson, L. L. Walton.
Superintendent OF Public Instruction, j.
G. Halland.
Commissioners Of Insurance, G. w. Harri-
Commissioners of Agriculture and Labor,
II. q. Thomas.
SENATORS.
First District, JudsOn LaMoure, Pembina.
Second District, James Fuller, st. Thomas
REPRESENTATIVES,.
First District, w. ]. Watt, Hyde Park,
]. d. Wallace, Drayton.
Second District, e. II. Restemayer, Cava-
lier, Sohn ThOrdars0n, Hensel.
Judge of the District Court, seventh Ju.
dicial District, o. e. Sauter, Grafton.
Clerk of District Court, A. L. Airth.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
States Attorney, w. ]. Burke.
Sheriff. F. j. FarrOw.
Auditor, Donald Thomson.
Treasurer, Robert Mcbride.
Register of Deeds, J. NJ. Chisholm.
County Judge, v. Quackcnbush-
Superintendent of Schools, C. E. jackson.
Surveyor S. o. McGuin.
Coroner, DIR. u. F. Erskine.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
First District, F. G. Myrlck, Pembina.
Second District, s. j. Sigfusson, Mountain
Third District, Geo. Taylor, Bsthgate.
Fourth District, j. P. Hicks, Neche.
Fifth District, H. P. Ottem, st. Thomas.
COUNTY JUsTICEs.
G. Murphy Neche.
j. II. Joy. Glasston.
e. H. Bergman. Gardar.
E. L. Buck, Crystal.
COUNTY CONsTABLEs.
Thos. McFadden. Neche.
G. E. Flora. WalhalIa.
Ma rshall Jackeou Neche.
A. B. Follins, Crystal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-10
Entered at the postofice at Pembina as second
class mail matter.
The Pioneer Express.
THE TRAVELLING EDITORS.

How much interest our readers MAY
have in the travels of the North Dakota
editors to the "Sunny South" is some
what of a query to the writer, as he
again takes his pencil and again assumes
his daily share of the "white mans bur
den." Our trip from Pembina and back
covered nearly 5000 miles of railroad
travel. This in itself gives one some
idea of the wonderful breadth OF oul
great country, and to the traveller much
to show its remarkable variety and
wealth of resources. As one whizzes
over the smooth tracks from the realm
of the wheat king through the empire OF
king corn to the great plantations OF
king cotton, with the principalities OF
iron and coal at intervals along the way,
he can get some conception of why this
land of ours has become SO great, and
he can further realize, that great as is the
present product, that the bountiful gran
aries of nature are still full to overflow
ing only awaiting the hands OF millions
yet unborn to fully utilize the free gifts of
Providence.
Our journey assumed the general form
of a gigantic X. Starting from St. Paul
thence south via st. Louis, thence south
west to Tampa, Florida In Florida we
took in St. Augustine, Jacksonville and
Tallahassee, then across via Mobile to
New Orleans. From New Orleans
straight north via the Illinois Central to
Chicago and then home via St. Paul.
Ninety excursionists, nearly half of
them ladies. and each with an average
of three big grips filled two Pullmans
pretty full. They were all editors" ex-
cept some of the ladies and grips and
they belonged to editors families. Oc-.
casionally some fellow with a big dia-
nlond in his shirt-front or with a large,
clean collar on, was questioned pretty
sharply by the conductor as to his con-
nection with the newspaper business,
but when it would be shown that he was
the owner Of, or devil in, weekly news
paper Office in North Dakota, that was
sufficient ''They all wear diamonds,
do North Dakota newspaper man.. Edi-
tors Burke and Strong OF the Chrome
type insisted on putting on clean shirts
and collars every day and the conductors
in the south not being used to that kind
OF editors, occasionally wanted to putt
them off and II thew had NOT c,,ccaoSlo~l
in getting adopted by two. real, lady edi-
tors who were travelling singly, they
might have had to walk back.
From st. Paul to st. Louis we travell-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-10
OFFICIAL PAPER Of CITY and COUNTY
TERMS, $500 EER ANNvM
p A. Wardwell. G. G. Thompson
wARDWELL & THOMPSON.

The PIONEER EXPRESS ls sent only on the di-
rect order Of subsc: ibers, and continued until
ordered stopped and all arrearages paid.
The rate of subscription s alike to all, $500
per year. Subscribers paying in advance have
the choice of several premium papers in addt.
ton.
plimentary onyS and while we desire them to be
considered as invitations to subscribe, they will
not be continued except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best advertising
medium in the county, having more general
circulation than any other paper. Gard of rates
sent on application.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-10
oh, the Pain of
T Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever. Rheumatism is blood disease.
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
a few years ago was taken with infamma-
tory Rheumatism, which became so intense
that was for weeks unable to walk. / tried
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-10

lecture, finish and furnishing, yet each is
everyways so magnificent that there is but
little choice between them. Each is sur.
rounded by beautiful gardens filled with
rare and tropical plants which add much
to the general effect. The cheapest rate
at these great hotels is four dollars per
day and they seemed to be we'll patron
lied, and we even noticed several North
Dakota editors among the guests, but we
saw too much silver on the dining room
tables to dare to trust ourselves to eat
thess>. We might have gotten into
trouble.
| Jacksonville is not "show city, but
still has many interesting sights and un-
like many Of the other southern cities is
full of life and business. 1t is on the st.
Johns River some twenty-five miles from
the sea and is considerable OF a shipping
point for southern lumber. A ride over
ten mile "shell" road and visit to the
ostrich farm where some forty or fifty of
these birds were kept, we're pleasant ex-
periences here. Tallahassee, quaint
old town with steep hills, home liSe resi-
dences and grounds, an ancient capitol
building, and a general sleepy air, was
where we spent a Sunday, and where
about twenty-five of the party went to a
colored church. 1t was finely built new
building, that would seat five or six
hundred, but alas, a cold, rainy day
kept the regular attendants at home, and
SO our party, in company with three or
four colored folks, listened to sermon
from colored pastor.
Next day via. Mobile to New Orleans.
The thermometer stood at zero that
morning with several inches of snow on
the ground. The North Dakotans with
their heavy coats and furs shivered and
shook in the cold north wind, while the
natives just wilted like their frozen peach
trees and garden stuff. At New Orleans
a visit to the French market showed
everything, and there were thousands of
dollars worth, Of perishable fruit and
frozen stiff, while the owners
were apparently about in the lethargic
condition of frogs in North Dakota this
time Of year. Five deaths from exposure
to the cold, in the city. were reported in
the daily papers. We have not time or
room to expatiate on the wilderness OF
marble in the city cemeteries where all
bodies are buried above ground, and
where on this occasion nature had fur
nished a smooth, white flooring of frozen
snow almost like marble in appearance.
Nor yet of the many quaint old streets
and buildings, or of the kind courteses
of the press club, or of the grand, beau
les the Mlrii Gras professions.
Here the travellers who had spent
pleasant week OF traveltogether began to
separate. Most OF the Pembina contin-
gent, including John L. Carr, stopping
off at various points in Illinois for visits
o friends, and after leaving Chicago only
.bout half the company coming to St.
Paul on schedule time.
In conclusion we may add that Mr.. w.
!. Straub, who had arranged the excur-
ion. did his work well; the trip in spite
# cold weather, abounded in pleasant
and quoting from the old
ong and referring to the North Dakota
'ress Association "When next he doth
ide abroad may be there to see.'
F. A. w.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-10

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
lnclit faithfully. but was
unable TO get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con.
ditton seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my ci;tire body. and
from Move nbcr to March
! suffered &Yony. i tried
many patent medicines,
h!.t none relieved me.
I.-f>,, S.J. a. Il =,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-10

iM W -: TREND decided to try
8. 8. S. Before allowing .:le to taise it. how
aver; my guardian. who was c c:le.nlst ana.
lyzcd the remedy. and pronounced ii free of
notash or mercury. | felt so much better after
rakin% two bottles. tina: continued the rcm-
,dr. and in two months was cure.! completely.
The cure was permanent. for have never since
lad q touch of Rheumatism though rnany
times exposed to damp a:ld co!d wra:ier.
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gill Fowclton Avenue, PHILADELPHIA.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-10
Admiral Dewey's Health.

Grave reports concerning the health
or Admiral Dewey have foated over
from Manila. Nothing very definite
and nothing substantial has been re-
ceived, and yet rumors are ominous
For the past three months these sto-
ries have been, Internationally, in cir
culation, and they certainly cause
alarm. Nothing official has so far
been given out to confirm these ru-
mors, nor have any of them been Of
ficially denied. There is also a con-
fict Of opinion among naval officers
who have returned from The Philip
pines concerning the subject Upon
one point. however they all agree
He has aged perceptibly during the
past year of terrible strain on nerve
and brain. Admiral Dewey is now in
his siXty-second year. Yet we are told
that little over a year ago bis hair
was but family streaked with silver
Now it is reported his hair is white.
Those who are familiar with the eli
mate of the Philippines say that the
second years residence is the crucial
period, so far as concerns the health
Of the unacclimated Upon that sec
Oid yOol <auIilI al OSNcy Is just
ing. 1t is. also, matter of fact that
he has recently undergone a severe
surgical operation for the relief of his
liver. This is not at all reassuring to
his friends, as a sound liver Is, almost
indispensable in any. tropical climate.
The truth about Dewey's health Is still
further obscured by the medical rec
ords On file In. the navy department.
In the bureau of medicine and surgery
his physical history is a matter of rec
ord, and that history does not disclose
that he has, since leaving for Manila,
been made the subject of sick report.
This conflicts with the statement con-
corning the recent surgical operation
While it may be true that President
Mckinley has. through Secretary Long,
cabled to Dewey permission to return
home, and that the admiral has de-
cl1ned to avail himself of such per-
mission. if he is in danger, he should
be ordered home. He can count his
friends as limited only by the popula-
ton of the United States, and MANY Of
them believe that his life is worth
more to his country than all the $780,
COO barbarians on the cluster Of islands
known as the Philippines.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-10
Financiering for Deficits.

The historical observation, ''It is cas-
Ter to face surplus than a deficit,
comes just now to the front with pc
culiar cogency. Secretary Gage is, at
present. deeply interested In deficits.
And these deficits are cumulative.
The deficit for this year. as estimated
by Secretary Gage, will be $4,000, 900,
or $165, 100000 plus the sinking fund
which, lawfully, must be added in. Not
within nine years has our government
obeyed the law and paid In the annual
s53, 000,0 900 into the sinking fund. The
prospect for doing it in the near future
is not q bright one. Exclusive of this
sinking fund deficiency the deficit is
about $780, 200, 600. By the end OF the
fiscal year it must be $150,OO0,000, and,
adding the sinking fund deficiency
5000. 900, 900. Next years deficit is eSti-
mated by Mr.. Gage at $S3,000,O 900, but
congressional appropriations have. so
far exceeded his estimates that, in re-
atty, the deficit will be $130, 100000 Con-
sequently unless new taxes are levied
or bonds issued, 100000 will not
cover the deficits, with the sinking
fund credit unliquidated. And these
figures are based on the assumption
that the war taxes and customs reve-
nueS remain the same.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-10

der the impression that witnesses adj
verse to the quality of the beef were
on trial for neglect of duty in not re-
porting the state Of affairs. Some Of
them did so. Others did not. 1t must
be plainly evident to all that the Cuban
campaign, which was warm one
while it lasted. did not afford many OPP
portunities to report details connected
with the quality of subsistence. There
seemed to be no way to better condi
tons. And yet. admitting that some of
the officers were negligent in the mat
ter. and some do admit that they were,
the fact should not be overlooked that
they are not on trial before this court
for such negligence No charges have
been preferred against them. They are
merely witnesses called to give evil
dence concerning the quality of certain
rations furnished soldiers in the field.
If they are to be believed. this portion
Of subsistence was scandalous in the
extreme.
1t is difficult to believe that the pres
ent court of inquiry will not report
such to be the truth. for that 1t is the
truth is the firm belief of a large ma
jority of those who have followed the
course of the testimony as published
in the press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-10
POLICY HOLDERS UNDER
STAND.
They Know When LEGISLATORS, Ar
Seeking to Mulct Them.

They Know When Legislators Are
Seeking to Mulct Them.
The man who Is honest through fear of
the law alone is at heart dishonest. AS a
corollary to this proposition, it may be stat
ed that the legislator who seeks to create a
law that may shield public officials, or ap-
parently justify them in appropriating trust
funds, exhibits shocking condition of moral
turpitude This. in effect, is just what taxa
ton of life insurance premiums means The
policy holders constitute the companies The
funds Of the. organization are held in trust
for the relief of possible widows and orphans
Every dollar secured from the fund under
pretext of taxation, or for misnamed Eek
aminations, lis just SO much taken from
these widows and orphans. In several West
ern states propositions are before the legis-
latures looking to tax Of anywhere from
to per cent. Why stop at this? Why not
appropriate the entire amount of these trust
funds for use in political exigencies, OF as
spoils? The idea is absurd. of course; and
yet 1t is difference in degree and not in
kind
It is a widely prevalent fallacy that in
direct taxes are not felt, and, therefore are
borne uncomplainingly. This is not the case
with respect to life insurance taxation. The
policy holders, thoroughly conversant with
their system of family protection, are equally
alive to the injurious effect of all threatened
legislation. No state can afford to adopt a
policy inimfcal to life insurants. AS a class
they are citizens who seek by frugality and
prudence to care for themselves They ask
for nothing from the state through the
medium of prisons and almshouses, and are
entitled to freedom from all threatened legis-
lative enactment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-10
Fer the City's Good.

The initial meeting Of the new civic
organization. held yesterday. was most
suspicious. Several hundred influential
ladies Of st. Paul assembled at the
rooms of the Commercial club and
formed a society which. promises to be-
come as potential as it was enthusi-
aStic.
The object of this latest ladies' aux
iliary, as outlined by Mrs, Condo Ham
lin. is worthy one, and it would seem
that it could. by tact and conservative
suits in the way Of improving the ap-
pearance. as Well as the sanitary con-
dition of ST. Paul. Other cities enjoy
the support of similar organizations,
and it cannot be denied that the Of
f1cials of such municipalities have been
ably seconded by them in efforts to-
ward civic improvement There are,
undoubtedly. a number of objection
able features in municipal conditions
that would be overlooked by the mas
culine eye. but which are not unnotic-
ed by the more sensitive and sympa-
thetic woman. Therefore her sugges-
tons become of value, and when to
these are added her willing and enthu-
stastic assistance in helping to make
beautiful a city of homes, it is not
alone chivalry that prompts a due ap-
probation of her readiness to work
hand i'll hand with the legal guardians
Of that city'S interests for the better
ment of ALL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-10
For Stockmen.
Steer Feeding In Oklahoma.

steer Fee01ng In Okla hOma.
From Orange Judd Farmer.
The Oklahoma experiment station is testing
relative value OF corn meal and kafir meal
for fattening steers. The steers are of fair
quality; short twos" when the trial began
in October. 1888. One pair, averaging 1905
lbs, have been given all they would eat of
corn meal; pair averaging 945' lbs have had
full feed Of kaf1r meal; pair averaging $50
lbs have had full feed. half corn, half kaffir
meal All, as well as others referred to below
have had kaffir slower and have eaten a little
straw.
At the end of fourteen weeks feeding not
counting preliminary period. the best aver
age daily gain by any steer has been So
pounds; the lowest 2.2 pounds, by one fed
the same ration.4TThe average gains by the
three pairs have been nearly the same-corn
meal fed 2.6 pounds. kaHir meal pair 275
mixed meal pair. II pounds each animal
daily. There vas very little variation In the
quantity eatens daiiy-the average for eacn
steer varying from % pounds to 236-the lat
ter by those shaying the mixed meal. The
kafir meal pair ate 773 pounds meal for 100
pounds gain. the mixed meal pair s1S pounds
the corn meal pair 1877 pounds. A pair of
good steers ageraging $50 pounds were fed
an average of II pounds each per day of kaffir
meal for ten weeks. They gained almost
exactly pounds per day each, requiring 551
pounds meal for each 100 pounds gain very
much less than amount required by the full
fed steers
grade Shorthorn steer, noticeably rough
and undesirable in appearance, and a small
Texas steer were given full feed of corn
meal The Texan made only moderate gains
but the trough steer" made average gains
Of a little over three pounds daily for the
ten weeks.