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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

London. Dec. 31.-A disquieting stu
alton is developing at johannesburg.
According to the latest advices from
there the place is seetiing with discon-
tent, as it was on the eve of the Jane
Son raid in consequence of recent or
proposed government measures which
the Citlanders or outsiders, regard as
impositions. In addition, radical ami
mosities are intensifying at the vexa-
tious treatment of the British-Indians
and Cape Beers, which is arousing
much bitterness. There was serious
development last week when Boer
policeman murdered an Englishman
named Edgar, entering the latter's
house and shooting him. The police
man was arrested on the charge. but
upon the following day the charge was
reduced to one Of manslaughter, and
the policeman was allowed his liberty
on bail. The British agent demanded
a restitution Of the charge Of murder,
and a mass meeting, which was at
tended by 5000 Uitlanders, was held
at Johannesburg on Sunday to protest
against the murder of Edgar, and to
present the British consul with very
strongly worded petition to the queen,
reciting the wrongs OF the Uitlanders,
appealing for protection, and demand
ing such other steps as may. be found
necessary to terminate the existing in
tolerable state Of affairs" There were
no speeches owing to the laws pro-
hibiting political gatherings. The
demonstration was very impressive.
The petition was presented to the con-
sui on the balcony of the consulate, the
whole multitude signifying consent by
uplifting their hands. References to
the Boer policeman ELECTED shouts Of
Lynch him." The meeting, however,
was peaceful with the exception Of a
slight ARRAY with the police at it's con-
cluslon. The newspapers publish ven-
omous articles on the subject. The
Boer organ, the Rand Post, discussed
the prospect Of war with Great Britain
and advised that on the "first British
act of war the women and children OF
johannesburg be given time to leave,
and that the whole place then be RACED,
and that the perpetrators of these tur-
bulent proceedings, if caught. should
be thrown into the deep shafts of the
mines with the debris of their ma
chinery for costly shrouds,' and, add
ing. that "the whole Of Johannesburg
will eXrlt if the Afrikander ward is
converted into a gigantic rubbish heap
as mighty tombstone for the shot
down authors Of the monstrous deed.''
The Pretoria Vollssten suggests that
Jan. be observed as Jameson day,
and that Dir. jameson he burned in eff
figy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
TEACHERS ADJOURN.
Very Successful Convention Conn
to n Close.

Very Successful Convention Comes
to n Close.
st. Paul, Dec. 31.-The state educa-
tional convention is over. 1t was a
very successful convention and there
was not a teacher present that will go
back to school without new ideas on
education and new plans for the teach
ing of the children intrusted to their
care. The principal business of the
convention yesterday was the election
of officers. ]. ID. Bond of st. Paul,
who, for six years, has been secretary
of the association, was elected presl-
dent. w. Il. Webster of Minneapolis
was elected secretary and Miss Jennie
Stevens of Mankato. corresponding
secretary. William Angus of Warren
was elected treasurer. The officers
were reported by the nominating COM
mittee and were elected without oppo-
sition. Gov.-elect Lind was present at
the meeting yesterday morning and
made short address. His words Of
encouragement for the work of the as
ISOLATION were received with much APP
plause. Mayor Kiefer Of st. Paul and
Mayor-elect Gray of Minneapolis were
also present and made short addresses.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
DEFINITE WORD FROM GEN. OTIS
Is Expected by the War Department
Very Soon. IA

Is Expected by the War Department
Very Soon. "
Washington, Dec. 31.-The war de-
partment is expecting definite word
from Gen. Otis within the next twenty
four hours as to what has occurred at
lloilo. BY that time Gen. Otis will
have heard from Gen. Miller, in COM
mand Of the American force sent on
this expedition. The officials about
the war department do not appear to
be apprehensive over the results, and
there Is no evidence of tension OF alarm
although it is recognized that the stu
alton ut 1loilo is one which may bring
about a sharp and, possibly, a decisive
issue between the insurgents and the
United States forces. Up to the close
of office hours it was said at the war
department that nothing had been re-
ceived from Gen. Otis bearing on the
military situation. All that had come
was response to an earlier dispatch
conveying orders, the reply giving as
surance that definite news could be
conveyed within the next twenty-four
hours. What Gen. Miller will do as to
taking possession of the city. either
with force or without. is not officially
disclosed, and, indeed. it is likely that
considerable discretion is lodged with
the commanding officer as to what
steps should he taken. But in the
event of clash between the United
States forces and the insurgents war
department officials say there could be
no doubt as to the outcome, as the
Eighteenth infantry are among the reg.
ulars having a reputation for their
fighting ability. The American force
numbers about $500 as against an es-
timated force of some 10000 insur-
gents, but no doubt is expressed as to
the adequacy of our force.
Bring Them to Their Senses.
London, Dec. 31.-The Chronicle, ed
itorially discussing the situation at
1loilo, says: cit would be advisable
for the insurgents to defy the .Ameri-
cans. The issue would then be square
ly raised and settled once for all in one
short, sharp action, which would prob
ably bring the crazy Filipinos to their
senses. After this the men Of peace
could proceed to their business
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
People Talked About.

Grant G. Gillett, the Kansas alb
sconding cattle plunger, has left Mex
leo and gone to South America.
Rev. DR.. Daniel Wise is dead at his
home in Englewood, N. ]. He was
born in Portsmouth, Eng.
Capt. Charles N. Hawley, retired
died at his home in Wilmington, Del,
last night. He was born in Cincinnati
and was sixty-five wears old.
Col. Charles w. Davis, commander
of the Loyal Legion, and one Of the
best known veterans in Chicago, is
dead, from paralysis Of the heart.
Prof. James Stilwell Schanek died
at Princeton, n. ]. He was in his
eighty second year, and death came
from old age.
Col. Thomas Ward Osborn is dead
at his home in New York, aged sixty
five years. He won distinction at the
battles of Characteristic and Gettys-
burg.
Mrs. Anna e. Averell of Chicago has
given $4,000 to the Presbyterian hos
pital. She has announced her wish
that the money be used as an endow-
ment for ten beds which are to be
used for men.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
A PHILIPPINE CABLE.

War Department. Taking Steps to
Establish n Necessary Means of
Communication.
New York, Dec. 31.-Col. Kimball, of
the quartermaster's department, in the
Army building, has received orders
from the war department to secure at
once an iron ship of from 1000 to 1000
tons for use as cable ship, to lay
cables to connect the islands of the
Philippines. The department has al
ready ordered for this purpose 1G6
miles Of marine cable, weighing 525
tons. The ship will be kept on station
as q cable ship, or can. If necessary be
used as a transport. She is to be Sc
cured Mt once.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

Nicola Tesla promises miracles. He
will telegraph without wires, and op-
crate ship at sea by magnetic waves
from the shore, which will con-
troll the machinery and guide the ship
quite as we'll as if there were officers
and crew aboard. There will therefore
be no commerce that will give poor
Jack employment; and as for fighting
at sea there will be total absence of
1t, with nobody to work the guns or
do the killing and the dying.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
The announcement that the

The announcement that the silk
manufacturers of the United States are
rapidly increasing the expectation of
their products adds interest to some
recently compiled statements by the
treasury bureau of statistics regard
ing the silk manufactures and impor-
tations and expectations of this coun-
try during the past few years. These
figures show that the manufacture Of
silk in this country has increased
enormously, that the imports of man
ufactured silk have meantime been
greatly reduced, and the expectations
OF silk manufactures are now increas-
ing very rapidly, the total exports for
the present calendar year being more
than so per cent in excess of the cor
responding months of last year, and for
the full year will be six times as much
as in 1890.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
FIRED ON a FRpNcHMAx.
Siamese Troops Indulge in Som
High-Handeth ProceedinRa.

Siamese Troops Indulge in Some
High-Handed Proceedings.
Singapore, Dec. 81. = M. NORM, the
French agent at Paklai, in the Luang
Iraeng province, was fired on at Kan
tanto, without the twenty-five kilo-
meter zone, by Siamese troops. He
and his party escaped, but his elephant
was riddled with bullets. The Siamese
governor at Prapatoom twice entered
the mission headquarters Of Pele
Tardivel ut Nakon-chaisee with q
strong force Of soldiers to make ar
rests. He refused to ask for the neces-
sary permit from the French legation
and even threatened to shoot the mis-
sionary who was in charge of the mis-
sion.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

How few there are who, after hear
ing lecture or sermon, can report it
with a fair degree of correctness, even
though it may have greatly interested
them! A poor memory is pleaded;
but the memory itself is largely de-
pendent upon the careful and strict
attention of the listener. If it were
only for the sake of the pleasure and
benefit which would ensue from the
wide dissemination of the thoughts
which can be given only to small audi
ences, it would seem we'll worth while
to cultivate assiduously the power of
listening attentively and hearing cor
rectly.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
.P|TH OF THE NEWS
PARTS OF THE WORLD.
4 Comprehensive Review of the
Important happenings Of the
Past Week CulleL From the Tel
cgraph Reports The Notable
Events Mt Home nnd Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention,
Criminal Record.

Theodore Heine, the artist who
caricatnred Emperor Williams trip to
the Holy Land, has been seftsnced to
six months Imprisonment for 80 doing.
About $500 in spurious coin was
captured in an Italian tenement house
In Scott street, Buffalo. The supposed
counterfeiters are under arrest.
The grand jury of Kenton county.
Ky, has returned an Indictment
against Police Judge Edward A.
Daily of Covington, charging malfeas-
aEce and oppression in office.
Mrs. Samuel johnson, near Lehigh,
| Iowa, attempted her husbands life by
| shooting at him. johnson had desert
tsi his wife in Minneapolis ard come to
Lehi%l. His wife learned Of his where
! cbouts and followed him.
Developments ut Chicago in the
case of Michael Rollinger, charged
| with numbering and partly cremating
| his wife. tend to show that he disposed
! of her in order to get her property and
marry another woman.
A dispatch received from Albany, N.
Y, announces the selection of BENZ. j.
Shove Of Syracuse, as special deputy
! attorney general to conduct the prose-
cution Of George w. Aldrich, state
commissioner of public works. and
| Coleman w. Adams. state engineer,
for the alleged Misrepresentation of the
canal improvement funds.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
DON'T DESERVE 1T.

King Humbert Reduces the Punish.
ment of the Rioters.
Rome, Dec. 31.-King Humbert has
signed a decree reducing the punish
ments of the rioters who took part in
the riots last spring. Over 200 persons
who were sentenced by court martial
and about 1000 who were condemned
by the civil courts, have been liberated
but all habitual criminals have been
excluded from the benefits Of the de-
cree.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
Acquitted of Murder

Sisseton, s. D., Dec. 31.-Louis La
belle. arrested on the charge Of having
murdered Joshua Shepard last October,
was acquitted after a three-days' trial.
Labelle was arrested for being drunk
about o'clock on the night of the
murder. Mr.. Shepard was seen about
II o o'clock the same evening.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
DnEyFus SAILS FOR FRANCE.
Will Re Taken to Paris to Await Or.
llers of the Court of CaSsatian.

Will BE Taken to Paris to Await Or.
ders of the Court of Cassntion.
Paramaribo, via Hayti, Dec. Slit is
reported here that former Capt. Drey-
fus. who for the last three years has
been kept in solitary and close con-
finement on the isle De Diable, one of
the Salute islands few miles east Of
here. has been removed from his is
land prison to Cayenne and sailed
thence for France on Dec. 4 on a con-
vict transport. No details regarding
the departure of the prisoner or as to
his ultimate destination can be ascer-
tanned. 1t is believed that he will be
taken to Paris to await the orders of
the court of cessation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

Paris, Dec. 81. - N. Musson, we'll
known journalist, fought a duel with
M. Dupont, a supporter Of the Dreyfus
revision. NJ. Dupont was severely
wounded, his adversary's weapon
piercing Ids lung.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

A correspondent of. the Rochester
Herald thinks that Colonel Roosevelt
never was sincere. and that he went to
war for political purposes. Prejudice
frequently warps good Judgment. but
IT seldom twists it entirely out OF
shape. However, II we had an army
Of insincers soldiers of that kind Il
could whip the universe.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
Strike Ended.

Carlinville, ILL.,, Dec. 31.-The strike
In the Carlinville coal shaft is ended.
the union miners returning to work.
The cause of the controversy was set
tied when Alya Witt, the topman
whose discharge was demanded, vol.
unfairly resigned his position.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
Gales swept the channel,

London,> Dec. 81. = Another violent
gale swept over the English channel
and eastern coasts of Great Britain.
Several small wrecks were reported
nnd damage has been done at several
Efaports.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
Jerked Hence,

Hartford. Conn.,, Dec. BIB. ]. VIII.
let's, aged 25. was hanged for the muir
der Of David 8. Lambert, his former
teacher. He was the youngest person
ever hanged in the prison.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

Compensation the Main Thing.
Paris, Dec. 81. = The Matin says:
France would probably be inclined to
renounce all rights along the New
Homeland French shore, but the COM
pensation for renouncing must be
large
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
No Evidence of Brtbe,

NO EVIuence OF BFfbeFy.
Chicago, Dec. 31.-The grand jury in
vestigation of bribery in the city coun-
Gil is at an end. After a day and n
half Of earnest effort the grand Jury
was unable to develop any evidence
upon which to base indictments.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

1t is rather discouraging to a man
to have to wait until after he is dead
In order for the world to find out how
good he was.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
Mis.ppropriated Fund..

Richmond, Va, Dec. 81. - A man
giving his name as Vivian T.. Smith,
but whose real name is said to be u.
s. Hatch. was arrested on charge
from Butte, Mont, which duplicates
him in the Misrepresentation of $3.50.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

An authority states that a ton OF
diamond is worth $35,0OO,O00. Re-
member this. and don't pay a cent
more.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

Who can subdue his own anger is
more than strong; who can allay an
others is more than wise. Hold fast
to him who can do both.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
SETTLING WITH
DIsC0NTENT
D1sQUIETING SITUATION IN THE
TRANsvAAL.

Proposed Government Measures
Which the Uitlanders Regard al
ImpOsitions-OOm Paups Subjects
Manifest Their Hatred Of the Uit-
Observation-Disclosures Slain by q
Native Policeman Who Was Ar
rested and Afterwards Released-
Strong Protest Lodged With the
Bri Consul-Bocr Newspapers
Dis rs the Prospects Of War
With Great Britain. !
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
Burned to Death.

New York, Dec. 81. - Cornelius Nc
Carney and ten horses were b1rned to
death In the stable Of Mrs. James
Brooks. McGanney was asleep in the
loft when the fire started.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
CUBANS ARE IN
AN AWFUL RAGE
BITTERLY CHAGRINED AT THE
TURN AFFAIRS HAVE TAKEN.

Developments of the Next Few Days
May Mean Peace or War Between
the United States and Cuba-Gen.
Brooke's Refusal to Allow the
Cubans to Participate in the
Evacuation Ceremonies Causes
All the TrOubIc-FeelinE i'm Ha-
Is Intensc-President Nc.
Kinley Asked to Interfere.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

A mans ideas Of women are formed
from experience, rather than from OBJ
servation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

A woman looks into one glass to
paint her face, but a man looks into
several to paint his nose.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

A woman never laughs at love unless
she Is afraid of it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

There was considerable smoke and
confusion at Santiago, but Admiral
Cervera has assyery fair idea Of just
What happened 10 hissfiest and who was
responsible
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

A bird on a woman's hat is worth a
dozen in the bush-to the cunning
milliner.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

No man ever allows his whiskers to
grow long enough to conceal a dia-
mond pin.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
KILLED THREE MEN.
Missouri Man Too Handy With His
Gnn

Gun.
West Plains, Mo-, Dec. 31.-At Am
brcsc Ozark county, William Barton
shot and Killed two men named Cobb.
The murderer was found near the
scene of the tragedy, but upon being
arrested he shot and killed Henry
Winger, a member of the posse, and
then surrendered. The murderer is in
jail at Gainesville.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

A woman saw the first snake, but
men have been seeing them ever since
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

The most profitable teaching is the
lesson of the moment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

Long hair on a man is very apt to
cover multitude Of cranky ideas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

Our standing army would be simply
rank were it not for the officers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

It's a wise son who doesn't neglect
the education of his parents.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06

Many hungry man wishes he were
outside the soup.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-01-06
washington Talk.

Army officers have been appointed
cnstolrs collectors in Cuba.
The president sent to the senate a
long list of recess appointments Of
postmasters and army appointments.
Senator Kyle has introduced a bill
terminating the industrial commission
Dec. 81, 1900.
The president will shortly nominate
Capt. NJ. w. Mercer, veteran in the
Indian service, to be Indian agent in
charge of the new Leech Lake reserva-
ton i'll Minnesota.
The senate has confirmed these NOM
nations: w. G. Malin, to be agent for
the Indians of the Sac and Fox agency
in Iowa; c. Bede. Iowa, to be Indian
inspector, also 4 number of army and
navy promotions.
The president will submit the peace
treaty to the senate during the pres
ent session; that much has been def
nitely determined uron. 1t will not
reach Washington before next Satur-
Gay.
State department officials state that
compensation for the peace commits
sioners is entirely in the hands of the
president, and that the story that
Judge Day and Whitelaw Reid are
each to receive 100000 is without
foundation.
Members Of the Cuban commission
now in Washington called on Chair
man Dingley, Of the ways and means
committee. and discussed subjects Of
Cuban tariff, the general purpose being
to secure a better arrangement than
now exists, particularly as ito the i'm
portant products of sugar and tobacco.
An effort has been made at confer
ences to ascertain the views of house
members in regard to an extra session
for the purpose Of considering the Nc
Cleary bill or similar measure. Not
to exceed 35 per eemt Of the Republican
members of the present house favored
such a move.
Foreign.
The prince Of Wales presided at a
meeting of eminent scientists con-
vened by him to wage war on tuber-
culosis in London.
The London Daily Mail says it cred
Its the report that Australia will Join
with canada IN defraying the cost Of q
Pacific cable.
A fund has been opened at London
to make provision for the widow and
children of Harold Frederick, Ameri-
can correspondent, who are destitute.
Maj. Marchand left Fashoda on Dec.
IL, when the French flag was lowered
and the British and Egyptian flags
were hoisted.. The French detachment
started for the Sobal river.
A sensation was caused in Madrid
by the discovery in the ante-room Of
Senior Sagasta's residence Of an in
toxicated soldier from Cuba with q
knife. The man was asleep.
The st. Petersburg correspondent Of
the London Daily Mail says: "The Rus
sian government has ordered ten new
destroyers for the Pacific squadron, to
be completed within two years"