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The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

Under the command of Col. j. C..
Loper the Fifty-first regiment of Iowa
volunteers, numbering 764 men and 46
Manila.
Mrs. John NJ. Wilson, widow, and
Buckner Mckee, prominent farmer,
were found dead by the roadside near
Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Gen. Miles and party are on an ex-
tended tour of inspection of the army
posts of the west.
The death of John K. Pollard, United
States consul general at Monterey,
Mexico, occurred at Carthage, o.
It is said that George Bullock, con-
Wet in the Minnesota penitentiary,
converted, has confessed to three mur-
ders in Illinois and one in Missouri.
At Naco, Ariz., war between Amer
leans and MeXicans broke out and four
Mexicans and one American were
killed.
A mob hanged John Gray (colored),
implicated in the murder of the Gam
brell family at St. Anne, Miss.
At Sagua la Grande, Cuba, a tornado
killed ten persons and destroyed sew
eral buildings, among them being the
American hospital.
Ex-Gov. Lord of Oregon succeeds
William I. Buchanan as United States
minister to Argentina.
John Franklin, miner, in fit of
jealousy killed his wife and himself at
Pinckney, Ala.
At Alley, Va, Walker Davidson shot
and killed his young wife and then shot
himself. No cause was known.
At Sioux Center, Ia, the Citizens
state bank has lost it's cashier and
S11.15O.
In Chicago W. L. Farnsworth, alias
Bradford, alias Bradshaw, was arrest
ed on a charge of having nine wives
in various portions of the country.
Near Wabash, Ind, Engineer Mosher
was killed and three other men were
injured in a wreck on the Wabash road.
In Peoria, ILL.,, Juan Garcia killed his
sweetheart. Miss Bessie Mahoney,
daughter of a prominent citizen, and
then killed himself. Refusal of the
girls parents to allow marriage was the
cause.
At Inwood, Ind, Thomas Apple, aged
about 60 years. shot and killed his re-
Gently divorced wife and then killed
himself.
The Nebraska corn crop for 1893
aggregates 244 4.125,093 bushels, exceed
ing all records.
In jealous rage Murray Gilbert, a
well-known musician, shot and killed
jamie Hall. aged 25, and then blew out
his own brains in Paducah, Ky.
In national convention at Seattle,
WASH, the Woman's Christian Temper.
ance union adopted resolutions pro.
testing against President McKinIey's
policy in the Philippines and reelected
Mrs. L. NJ. N. Stevens, of Maine, presi-
dent.
At Paris, Mo-, Alexander Jester was
indicted for the murder of Gilbert
Gates 2s years ago.
In the Baker-GrifIin-Philpot fcud five
more men have been killed and terror
reigns In Clay county. Ky. Judge Ever
sole has fed from the county seat. fear-
Ing TO hold court. and the govern Or has
been asked TO send TROOPS.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

If there were more Spaniards like the
Due d'Arcos, the Spanish minister at
Washington, his country would appear
in a better light before the world. The
duke pays a great tribute to Admiral
Dewey as a brave and noble man, who
fully deserves the honor he is receiving.
And what is still better, the duke says
there are now absolutely no differences
between the United States and Spain,
and it is the hope of all true Spaniards
that this condition shall exist, and he
adds that it is the ambition of his life
Ito bring about the very utmost of good
feeling and good will
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
NEWS IN BRIEF.

From present indications the State En-
forcement League, seconded by the w. c.
T. u, is preparing for a most vigorous
crusade against blind piggers throughout
the state, more especially in the northern
part. 1t is announced that every railway
agent in the state will be arrested and
vigorously prosecuted if the present sys-
tenn of disposing of all kinds of intoxi-
cants to private individuals is not
stopped.
James Morris, a switchman employed
in the Northern Pacific yards, at Fargo,
met with an accident that resulted in the
crushing of one leg. He was riding on the
switch engine and in making the step
to the foot board, slipped and fell.
The agricultural college juniors beat the
Y. NJ. c. A. intermediates on the Fargo
gridiron, by the score of to 5.
Work has begun on the new flush tank
at the university which is being put in
under the supervision of Engineer Rus
flushing the sewers. The tank is simply
and ingeniously constructed, and is guar
anteed to keep the sewer clean.
The agricultural college students who
laid aside their books to respond to the
call to arms made the college q present
of beautiful national emblem an eagle
mounted on shield, the whole resting on
a field of grouped flags. The banner is
worked in silk and was brought from the
Philippines.
The contract has been let for the SUPER
structure of the new Gethsemane church
at Fargo
A Young Woman's Christian TEMPER.
ance Union has been organized at Fargo
A prairie fire on the Burlington farm
destroyed 300 tons of hay. The farm Is
owned by John Blrkholz. of Grand Forks,
and 1t Is only n short time since his bran
new farm residence went up In flames.
d. Il. Holbrook, an old-timer of Bur.
leigh county, dropped dead on the road
from his home to Bismarck.
Frank Overroeder. living seven miles
north Of Crary. was arrested by Deputy
United States Marshall Hurst, charged
with perjury In the, matter of tree claim
entry. He was taken to Fargo.
Special postotlice service at Reeves, Car.
roll county, has been ordered discontin.
us6
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

TIE lesson in geography last year YVES
the islands of the Pacific. This year it
is Africa. People who have not studied
the map of that continent for some
years will find it greatly changed. There
is no longer any unknown territory"
The French, Germans, Dutch and Eng
lish have divided the country pretty
thoroughly among them, with few
small slices left for the Italians and
Portuguese. A study of the various di-
visions shows that in the matter of ter
ritory the British are considerably in
the lead, and thetchances are that their
boundaries will be increased.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
Iowa Troop. Ian dcd.

San Francisco, Oct. 24.-The Fifty
first regiment Of Iowa volunteers, num-
bering 7G4 men and 4G officers, under
the command of Col. j. e. Lopcr, ar
rived here from Manila on the trans
port Senator. Adjt. Gen. Byers. Of
Iowa, representing Gov. Shaw, and 300
citizens OF Iowa met the Senator ut
the Golden Gate in u number OF tugs.
They received royal reception from
the volunteers.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
LATER NEWS,


The latest news from the war in
skirmish near Ladysmith the British
lost 12 killed and 50 wounded. The
Beers have taken Kripdam, north of
Kimberley. and were supposed to be adj
vancing on Douglas. Awhole squadron
of the Eighteenth hussars has been cap
tured by the Beers. 1t is said the Beers
have 100000 men in the field, and that
they will fight to the last man for lib
erty. preferring to die rather than
come under England's sway. Martial
law has been proclaimed throughout
Natal.
President Mckinley has issued proc
lamation setting apart November 80 as
Thanksgiving day.
Michael Davitt, member for South
Mayo, announced in the British house
of commons his resignation as II pro-
test against the Boer war.
The Twenty-siNth infantry arrived in
Manila on the transport Grant and
sailed for Iloilo without disembarking.
The insurgents have returned to the Vi
cinity of Calamba.
Charles Grant Allen, the noted novel;
ist and man of science. died in Lon
don. aged 81 years.
Rev. f. H. Lee and wife, who went
from Vienna. O., recently, as mission
aries to India, lost their five children
by an earthquake.
Harvard's golf team won the inter-
collegiate championship on the Gar
den City club links in New York
The American bark Helen E. Russell,
from Pensacola, Fla. was wrecked off
the Cuban coast and four of the crew
We're drowned.
As result of a storm in Montana nine
sheep herders lost their lives while try
Ing to save their flocks.
William Farnsworth. the bigamist,
who admitted in Chicago that he had
grand jury.
Col. Pando has been elected president
of Bolivia.
The house purchased for Admiral
Dewey in Washington by popular sub
scription has been formally turned over
to him by United States Treasurer Rob-
erts.
DR.. B. Tde Wheeler was formally
inaugurated president of the University
of California at Oakland.
The belief is growing that England
expects complications with the powers.
The German and Italian fleets are being
mobilized and the French Mediter-
ranean squadron has been ordered to
watch the British fleet.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

New York city is excited over an
other terrible murder case. The dis
membered body of a beautifully formed
woman was found scattered all over
the city, the torso being found in the
river by boy, the arms in another place
a mile away, and other members and
pieces of the body in different places
about the city. All parts of the body
have now been found except the head.
The police have been unable to disclose
the identity of the murdered woman,
nor have they anything more than
''clews;' as to the murderer.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

When the great vineyards and wine
establishment of E. E. Myers in the
Santa Cruz mountains were threatened
recently by forest fire syphon was
placed in one of the big wine watts, and
10000 gallons of wine were used in fight
ing the fire. Mr.. Myers says that $4,000
worth of wine was used in fighting the
fire, but that the property saved was
worth 90 times that amount. This
opens up new field for the use of
American wine as fire extinguisher.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

The good Indian" is soon to have his
first monument. The Minnesota VAL
ley Historical society is about to build
granite shaft SO feet high to the men,
ory of the good Indians who befriended
white settlers during the Sioux rebel
lion of 1862. The monument is to be
located on state land near the village of
Morton.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

Japan is doing what she can to help
her unfortunate sister empire of China,
and recent dispatch says that all of
the warships captured from the Chinese
during the China-Japan war have been
repaired by the japanese and quietly re-
turned to China. 1t is added that just
as soon as Japan receives the warships
that are building in the United States
and other countries for her she and
China will simultaneously fire an ulti-
Inafum at Russia. The orient has been
the scene OF q vast amount OF action dur
Ing the past year or two. and II seems AZ
= the fur has only just begun.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
Perish in a blizzard.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. ga spe-
cial to the Times from Great Falls, Mont,
says: Nine men perished in the recent
blizzard. Five bodies have been recov-
cred and it is probable this is not half
the list. The last body found was that
of II. Herald, sheep herder. The sheep
had eaten off his beard, clothing and
part of his boots. Several bands of
sheep without herders have been wan
dering in that country and point to un-
known deaths.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

DR.. Lewhess, of London, an enthusiast
on the question of automobiles, is now
making preparations for trip across
Europe to Peking in an ''auto' of his
own design. He says he will cover the
5000 miles between London and Peking
in 90 days. Country roads on that con-
tinent must be of an entirely different
brand from those we have in this land.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
1. a Great Pest.

Deadwood, S. d., Oct. 26.-The raw
ages of the small bug that is boring into
the pine trees of the Black Hills have
become very serious and steps are be-
ing taken to present the matter before
the general land commissioner at Wash
ington. The insect is a bug that bores
into tree under the bark. The sap is
absorbed, and there are many places in
the Black Hills where the forest has
been totally destroyed. These places
spread out until several acres are
covered.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

The governors of the Is original states
are each to furnish tree to be planted
at Valley Forge by patriotic associa-
ton. Gov. Wolcott, of Massachusetts,.
has sent tree grown near Plymouth
Rock on land surveyed by Emerson and
Thorean
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
Walter Wellman, the Journalist

Walter Wellman, the journalist and
arctic explorer, recently returned to
New York from his 16-months' trip in
the arctic. Sixteen months ago he left
New York to start on his arctic expedi-
ton, a magnificent specimen of Amer
lean strength and manhood. He re-
turns nervous and physical wreck.
hobbling around on crutches. And
what did he accomplish? Nothing, ex-
cept to find out for himself that the re-
ports of very cold weather in the arc
tic regions are perfectly true.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

In London ex-President Harrison was
entertained by the prince of Wales and
visited the house of commons.
a dispatch from Cape Town says that
the British were defeated in the second
Glencoe battle and that the cavalry
which pursued the Beers after the first
Glencoe fight were still missing. Col.
Baden-Powell was reported to have cap
tured Gen. Cronje and killed 500 Beers.
The British forces in Natal under Gen.
Sir George Stewart White were be-
lieved to be in a most serious position
and menaced by large Boer army un-
ier Gen. Joubert.
A dispatch from Cape Town says
that Glencoe and Dundee have been
evacuated by the British forces under
Gen. Yule, who has effected junction
of his forces with those of Gen. White
north OF Ladysmith. Gen. Joubert's
column of 5000 men from the Transvaal
was advancing southward, apparently
with the intention of hemming in the
British.
France and Russia, it is said, will not
permit England to annex the Transvaal
or the Orange Free State.
After eight years Russia has agreed
to arbitrate with the United States the
claim resulting from the seizure of seal
ers in the Behring sea.
Dispatches from Iloilo state that
band of rebels which recently crossed
over from Panay island to Negroes has
been driven out of the latter island. Col.
Byrne's force struck one band of the
rebels, killing ten and capturing 13.
The native troops attacked another
band and killed six. There was no loss
on the American side.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

Ex-Gov. Andrew II. Burke, of North
Dakota, now inspector of United States
surveyors general and district land Of
fees, was New York waif. and when
a child was sent west TO good home
in Indiana by the Children's Aid So
ciety. In the same party of children
was Gov. John G. Brady. of Alaska.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
AN OLD EMPLOYE.

Robert Cowley, of Jamestown, is one Of
the interesting figures in the history Of
the state and its railroads. He is the
Oldest employe in the service of the
Northern Pacific, being IS years of age
Mr.. Cowley was born in England and
came from that country to the United
States. He helped to build the Stockton
and Darlington road in England in 1923.
Twenty-three years ago he arrived in
jamestown to take charge of the North
ern Pacific section. He will celebrate his
eighty-eighth birthday Saturday.
2. B. Thornhill, of Jamestown, received
news that his sister and niece perished
by drowning in the wreck of the trans
Atlantic steamer Scotsman, which went
on the rocks at Newfoundland in a fog.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Steele. of Cavalier,
Pembina county, N D., were saved.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

The funeral at Pine Ridge, S. D., OF
Conquering Bear, the Indian chief who
after winning 100 battles against un-
friendly tribes died from getting off
trolley car the wrong way, was at
tended by six of his wives, with faces
painted black for mourning. and 1sS
of his children and grandchildren.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

The Californians are still picking
wealth out of the ground. but instead of
that wealth being in the form of pure
gold. as was the case in their fathers
time, it now comes from the orchards
and vineyards. According to the esti-
mates of experts the farmers of Cali
fornia will this year receive for their
products upward of SIS 100000. or an ad-
vance of more than $780, 600 over last
year. The state is still an Eldorado.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
DoCKERY FOUND Guilty.

The United States jury. at Fargo in the
case against William Dockery. Of Mime
apolis, and Ed. Brown, charged with rob-
bing the post office at Edgcley, N. D.,
Sept. 49, returned verdict of guilty. De-
fendant's counsel, Lieut. Hildreth, moved
for new trial on several points of law.
The motion for a new trial was denied
and Dockery and Brown were sentenced
to five years in the penitentiary at Sioux
Falls and pay 81 900 fine
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
NEW VETERINARIANS.

The state board of veterinary examin-
ers, DR.. ]. N. Sheppard, of Langden, and
DR.. E. j. Davidson, of Grand Forks, con-
Quoted an examination in Fargo. Three
candidates took the examination: John
Hewins, Neche; D. d. McNaughton, Dew
IFS Lake, and e. F. Berckly of Park Riv-
er. The laws of North Dakota require all
persons practicing veterinary medicine
and surgery to pass a state examination.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

The American army mule is tough
proposition, but he cannot stand every
thing. The steamer Siam, which had
over $50 mules on board, bound for
Manila, encountered typhoon On the
way, and the chief kicking done by
most of the animals was kicki, 6 the
huclof
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

An unusual wedding was solemnized
in Midd!esboro, KY. the other day.
John and Henry Paine, twin brothers
of Claiborne. Tenn, were married to
the Misses Mary and Hannah Yccum,
twin sisters from Lee county. Va.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
LIGHTNING ROD sW1NDLEs.

Lightning rod scoundrels are striking
farmers in some parts of the state Carl
Petre, of Spring Creek, fell victim to
these fellows, they getting his note for
5000 in exchange for a lightning rod or
two. The original order called for about
s14Oo, but in signing the papers. Mr. Petre
signed a note for 5000, of which he knew
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

A colored youth recently sentenced
blythe district court ut Little Rock, Ark,
10 serve us years in the penitentiary,
was given the comforting information
that by good behavior he could reduce
his time TO 60 years.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

10 soon as nature sees an improvement,
there is change. The candle gave way to
electricity. The spinning wheel to machinery,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has been sold
for over half century, proves its value.
There is nothing to equal it for stomach or
liver trouble. Its Natures own remedy, and
the only one to cure dyspepsia or weak
ston,a u
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
SUIT AGAINST Ex-rREAsuRER.

The papers in the suit of Grand Forks
county against ex-County Treasurer
Holmes for $4,000 and interest, amounting
in all to about $s,00O, were put in Sheriff
Collins hands for service This is to
recover for the amount of county funds
deposited in the Grand Forks National
Bank at the time Of it's failure in April,
1896. The progress of the suit will be
watched with interest. as there are sever
al like cases in other parts Of the state
in which banks failed in which county
funds were deposited which were not des-
ignated by the county commissioners as
repositories. If the county wins in the
suit against ex-Treasurer Holmes and his
bondsmen it will result in a great deal
Of litigation throughout the state
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
Good for GIRL. only.

Dewey anecdotes relate that the admiral
a school teacher gave him, whereupon he re-
solved to lead a new life. This anecdote will
be read out loud by the mothers, but it will
not fool any boy. 1t is harder to fool boy
than girl with fairy tales.-Atchison
Globe.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
ARRESTED.

d. Cameron, assistant postmaster at
Hillsboro, has been arrested on an indict-
ment in the United States court on a
charge of tampering with the mails. 1t
is alleged that he abstracted deed sent
to the First National Bank of Hillsboro.
by A. A. White, of Spokane. and had the
deed filed; also that he took a $12O check
from lettetAma6led by the bank and that
he held for some time registered letter
sent the bank by Mr.. White. He is well
known as former real estate man, and
Is prominent in state firemen's circles.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02
ROBBED A HOUSE.

While Mr.. and Mrs John Wright were
doing business at Larimore, some one en-
tered their house, stealing s956. Mrs.
Wright claims that on their way home
they met man who had been working
for them, but who was discharged about
ten days ago, and they suspect him Of
stealing the money. The sheriff and dep
uties are securing the country for this
man, but no trace of him hats yet been
found. They are old people and had gath
cred this money by hard work to pay
off mortgage, which comes due in q
few days. This loss will leave the old
folks in very hard circumstances.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

Some of the big guns Of the prize ring are
only air-guns.-Chicago Daily News.
The Hope pioneer., 1899-11-02

For park improvements John d.
Rockefeller has given s2e5,OCO to the
city of Cleveland, o.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-10
Last Call
Last call for Summer Suits. Bound
not to carry one over until next year
Prices talk. Each garment of high
grade and Standard made. Call and
examine.
Clothing We'll stayed-wilI Make Trade. "

SPECIALS Gloves heavy
driving and Dress Crash Hats Fancy Night Shirts
Hammocs reduced White Shirts
Oil Rubber Umbrellas
for Bicycle Belts Latest Ncwer Nggee Shirts
collars Mems Caps Boys Fall age
lag s. 75. 200.
SO; Fall Hats sifs ant sofs, in shapes
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-10
FOUN ID.

Left at the REPORTER OFFICE, a girls jacket,
which the owner can have by identifying the
article and paying for this notice. 3w32
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-10
Palmer-DelanO,

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
scene of very pretty home wedding
at 10 o'clock Tuesday forenoon at which
time Miss Lena B., the eldest daughter
OF the household was given In marriage
to Fred W. Palmer of Foxcroft. The
ceremony occurred In the front parlor
which was handsomely decorated for
the occasion by loving friends with ferns
and potted plants. Rev. +. I. Adams
of the Centenary M. f. Church offic&ted
and the service was one in which the
ring was used. Only the relatives and
immediate friends of the contracting
parties were present.
The bride is a graduate of our high
school and deservedly popular in the
circle of which she was a part. The
groom is a most successful young bust.
ness man of Foxcroft, having for years
enjoyed the distinction of being the
youngest grocery-man in Maine. He is
brother to Mrs. N. w. Weston of this
place.
Many handsome and useful gifts at
tested the love and esteem in which the
contracting parties are held by their
friends. A delightful wedding lunch
was served, Bessie Lawley and.Gladys
Delano, misses of 10 years, handsomely
attired, acting as walters. Mr.. and Mrs.
Palmer departed for their home in Fox.
croft by the 1880 p. m. train of the
same day.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-10

Remnants of Dress Goods, the aecu-
mutation of the past six months, at just
about half former prices.
Madison Wooden Mill Remnants, con-
ssting of fine Venetians and Broad
cloths. 80 in. soc yd., so in. SOC
a yd.
Skowhegan Wooden Mill Remnants of
light and heavy weight Woolens suitable
for mems suitings and ladies' bicycle
costumes at half price.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-10
Job Printing.

The job Printing establishment connected
f'aii classes of work, the richest as well as the
oo ~. s common Jobs. Competent and expert
me- workmen are employed and a large
en- Of paper, envelopes. advertising, we'd
liz IT, and business cards in great variety.
ol ndsrs of Dances bills of fare programs ETC.,
", nrinted in great variety of styles on short
rsp printing sRsolalty
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-10
BORN

Pittsfeld-Aug. /, to the wife of VIM, H.
Smith, daughter.
Pittsfeld-July %, to the wife of Herbert
Hopkins, daughter.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-10
Child For Adoption.

Well-to-do people wishing to legally adopt
a female child of American parentage. 2w32.
Address f. e. p, Box 1855, Skowhegan.