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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
FREIGHT ON DIRT.

The farmers of the northwest little
realize the enormous sums ofmoney con-
tributed to the yearly railroad receipts
by shipping dirty wheat and other dirty
grams to market.
1t would seem that if they did, steps
would be taken to clean grain at the
farm, and even though it were not posi-
BILE to feed the foul seeds, it would ap.
pear as though it would pay to clean the
grain and burn the screenings.
During the year ending Aug. 81, there
was received at Duluth 1878, 600 bushels
of wheat dirt and $40, 600 bushels of flax
dirt, at which on an average freight Of
fourteen cents per hundred pounds, there
was paid in freight 100000.
More that two-thirds of this stuff was
burned 10 get rid of it; the balance, abou,
1000 cars or 10000 tons, was sold tc
feeders as screenings, netting about
S15Q, 900.
Here is value of $500, COO yearly con
trlbuted by the country to waste. Prob
ably the figures for Minneapolis would
run up as much more. Sl,0OO,OOO seems
too large sum to be wasted in that way
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
--'wo In THE MoRN1Na9

In copying the article in reference tc
the building and tearing down OF the old
log house on the corner, published in a
late issue OF this paper, the Park River
Gazette says.
''The editor Of the Gazette somewha,
vividly remembers that period in Penn.
bina's history. 1t was his lot to pass
through that city of desirable residences
about two O'Clock one winter morning in
1874, with the thermometer at twenty be.
low zero, when cold-blooded and ma
licious minion of the revenue department
kept him shivering around for half an
hour while he leisurely examined the
EDITORS baggage-on the outside of one
OF those half-dozen aforesaid log resi-
dences which were about all the city con-
tained."
Seems to us if we were a ''minion OF
the revenue" we would also have ''leis-
urely" examined baggage at that time of
a cold winter morning; but what in the
world made Brother Wyard skip out
from Manitoba between two days" like
that for?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
THE DREYFUS VERDICT.

The verdict was against Dreyfus and
was practically guilty Of treason-with
extenuating circumstances. And now
the whole world is asking how trusted
army officer could possibly be guilty of
selling government secrets to foreign
power-and still have ex,enuating cir
cumstances. 1t is true that some treason
may be worse than other treason, but
treason, III its mldest form is treason
and the penalty of treason is death.
The real verdict of the French nation is
'Dreyfus is guilty-of being Jew!'' and
the verdict of the world is, that among
the officers OF the French army there are
some forgers and liars, and that Dreytus
has been sacrificed to save the reputation
of the army.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
of the army.

Probably the grandest reception ever
given to any man by this country will be
rendered to Admiral Dewey when he
lands at New York on the 2Sth of this
month. Dewey's reputation has been
earned not only by his deeds as COM
mander but also by his splendid diplo-
matte work in the Philippines. Dewey is
one of the compensations ot the horrors
OF war. The war has also developed a
number ofothefe good men, who will
take high rank in their country's esteem,
but Dewey. SO far, stands without re.
proach or criticism, which is a wonderful
record in this free spoken land of ours:
He will land on this continent, with the
good will, good wishes and highest es-
teen OF every citizen. May his star
never be dimmed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
Next month the Pembina county nub

Next month the Pembina county pub
fishers vii. execute scalp dance for the
benefit of the tax payers. Each publish
er will see to it that every other fellow
loses his scalp, and the CORY locks will
be given as present to the county, and
the publishers Will pay all the bills.
There are no better cut-throats than the
printers. They are deadly opposed to
trusts. They are always willing that any
body should have the benefit, except a
brother" printer It's pecularity of
the profession-a part of the trade.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
YACHT RACING

In short time two yachts, the Colum.
bia for America, and the Shamrock for
England, will race at New York for Gun
which was brought to this country in 1851
by the yacht America as trophy after
beating the whole English fleet. Since
then England has sent oyer many yachts
to get back the cup, but always unsuc-
cessfully. Everybody is interested in the
outcome ofthis great International race
though but few understand the techni-
calities of the sailing of them.
A yacht is vessel usually of compare.
lively small size used entirely for pleasure
or for racing purposes. As yachts are
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
Notice TO Buiid sidewalk.

WHEREAS. by resolution Of the council Of the
wv City OF feinbina, N. D., . sidewalk was
lois one a., two l2j. three (s) four a., i've (5S
and six l6l, Of block twenty:four (2a) on Ramsey
street between Second and Third streets.
Therefore notice is hereby given to Mrs. N.
Nsrdwell, or 10 any other person or persons as
owners or occupants Of raid decribed lots, to
construct said sldewalks within twenty days af-
ter the date Of this notice. Said sidewalk to be
four (4) feet in width, Of good inch lumber, and
with proper foundation and etringers
BY order Of the City Council. Dated ct Penn.
binA, N. D., lhis 18th day Of September. A. D.
1900. l0-1l F. "A. WARDwELL,
Auditor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
STATE OFFICERS.

STATE OFFICERS.
US. Representative, BE- spalding.
Governor, B. F. Fanchier.
Lieut.. Governor, j. NJ. Devtne.
Secretary Of State, Fred Falley:
State Treasurer. D. w. Driecoll.
State Auditor, A. N. Carlblom.
Attorney General. John Cowan:
fred Wa1lin, ]. II. Bartholomew.
Railroad Commissioners, John Stmons,
Henry Erickson, L. Z: Walton.
Superintendent of Public Instruction, j.
g. Halland.
Commissioner Of Insurance. G. w. Harri-
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor,
H. q. Thomas.
First District, Judeon LaMoure, Pembina.
Second District, James Fuller, st. Thomas
REPRESENTATIVES.
First District, w. J. Watt, Hyde Park,
J. d. Wallace, Drayton.
Second District, E. II. Restemayer, Cava-
lier, Sohn ThOrdars0n, Hensel.
Judge of the District Court, Seventh Ju.
dicisl District, o. e. Sauter. Grafton.
Clerk of District Court, A. L. .A!rth.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
States Attorney, W.. Burke.
Sheriff. f. j. FarrOw.
Auditor, Paul Williams
Treasurer, Robert Mcbride.
Register of Deeds, J. NJ: Chisholm.
County Judge, v. Quackcnbush.
Surveyor, S. o. McGuin.
Coroner, DIR. q, F. Erskine.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
First District, F. G. Myrlck, Pembina.
Second District, s. j. Sigfusson, Mountain
Third Fnhxib DtEGt bs,s Geo. Pae5 Hek. NesSs
Fifth District, II. P. Ottem, st. Thomas.
COUNTY JUsTICEs.
G. Murphy. Neche.
j. r. Joy. Glasston.
Il. H Bergman. Gardar.
e. L. Buck, Crystal.
COUNTY CONsTABLEs.
Thos. McFadden. Neche.
G. E. Flora, Walhalla.
Mars hall Jackeou, Neche.
A. B. Follins, Crystal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15

The Paris Exposition begins next April.
All over the world there is feeling in view
OF the Dreyfus verdict, that it would be
better tor the government, states and
individuals 10 refuse to send exhibits to
France, as the verdict shows how un-
settled the govern ment is. In other
words, boycott is planned, and while it
is not probable that it will lie g g:neral, yet
1t will undoubted y nurt the exposition to
some extent.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15

Judge Fisk has rendered decision in
the case of the state against John Birk-
holz and Anthony Stonehouse, declaring
the noxious weed law unconstitutional.
1t would seem that if the law is not con-
stitutional. i,-or some other equally
stringent law-ought to be. The way in
which Wild mustard, for instance, is al
lowed to n,onopo:ize good North Dakota
soil bodies disaster for many farmers
Park River Gazette.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
Entered at the postofice at Pembina as second
class mail matter.
The. Pioneer Express.
CHINESE IMMIGRANTS.

The ways of the willy Chinese man are
very smooth and in no way does he show
his sickness than in his attempts to
smuggle himself into this country. Un.
der our laws, only merchants" and a
rev privileged classes of Cinnamon are
allowed to immigrate to this country.
Laboring classes, are not allowed to
come in at all, except that they have
lived here before, and have thousand
dollars worth of property, or debts ow-
ing them or relatives here. When this
class fpeople want to visit China they
have to get certificate from. the collect
or of customs, certifying to the above
facts; which certificate bears the photo
graph of the laborer, and the original
is retained by the customs authorities.
and copy given to the laborer. Hence
when he returns he has little trouble in
identifying himself as the original person,
while on the other hand, it would be
very difficult for any other person to
come in on such certificate, as in most
cases. the photo IN the hands of the COL
lector would disprove his identity.
With the merchant" class it is some-
what different. Coming in for the first
time, he has to have a certificate from
his own government, which is vised by
the American consuls in China. This
also bears photo, but cases have been
known, where the photo had been chang
ed, though it is quite difficult to do SO
without detection, owing to the manner
ina which the tape and and seal is put
through and on it.
s"When Chinese merchant WHO has
b EN- living in this country, wants to go
to China and return here, he also gets
certificate. signed by two white witness
ses. setting forth the facts that he is
merchant, with his photo attached, etc.
This certificate however is not filed with
the customs; indeed the customs are not
allowed by law to take any note of his
departure, SO that when he comes back.
his status has to be proven.
But such certificates are valuable; there
are thousands of Chinese who are anx.
ious to get to this country and are willing
to pay good money for the chance to get
i'll, ana the possession of such certif.
cate is a pretty good thing to have for
such an immigrant, or at least he thinks
so.
Hence there is quite business in the
making of these certificates. There are
quite a number Of business houses run
by ::Chinamen in Chicago and other large
cities. In most cases it is wonderful how
many partners there are in the different
firms. In Chicago some firms consist OIL
Is high as one hundred and forty part.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15

The PIONEER EXPRESS also says thank
you to Secretary Falley for bound vol
umes OF state documents etc. We also
want to say thank you to the man who
originated the idea Of having the state
reports bound in covers. In this form
one can take care of them and have them
when wanted for reference. State re-
ports are somewhat dry reading, but
every once and SO often, there is some
thing fellow wants to look up, that he
can find nowhere else.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15

The delay in tine negotiations between
England and Dom Paul is either to get
little more time to prepare for war or
else to get at an excuse for peace. Just
now the press is inclined to believe the
,ttar
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15

An enterprisi,'g school director near
Bathsate advertise, for sealed bids for
the position OF teacher OF the district
school. The idea offarming out the pub
lie school to the lowest bidder is either
new or a exceedingly old one, and its
outcome in the present instance will be
awaited with interest.-G. F.Pede.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15

Editor Lampman discovered one ini.
tation "Bloomer Grip in the nine, and
the PIONEER EXPRESS man dug out three.
Now, brothers, for the good and welfare
Of the Order, please explain how you
came to make the discovery.-Devils
Lake Inter-Ocean.
Why. Hassiag was there with his
X-Rays machine.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
OFFICIAL PAPER Of CITY AND COUNTY.
rERAG6, @2.oo FER A37TvA6
F A. Wardwell. G. G. Thompson.
wARDWELL 8 THOMPSON.

The PIONEER EXPRESS ls sent only on the di-
rect order Of subscribers, and ls continued until
ordered stopped and all arrearages paid.
The rate Of subscription is alike to all, 500
per year. Subscribers paying in advance have
the choice Of several premium papers IN addt'
ton.
plimentary only, 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. Card of ratef
sent on application.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-15
AUDITORS Statement.

City of Pembna, n. D. from March 2Sth, 1899
to September LIST. 1899.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-10
NEW FLOUR MILL COMBINE
Complete ana fi@nss
r-r~a over to the Trust.

CHICAGO. May s.--The Post s"isS says
A gigantic combination, gathering III an
the ,o,,r milling corporations AZ the he'a
- .s. lakes New York city, Bufalo ana
syracuse has been effected. and tomorrow
tho score or more Of mills embraced in the
ssar will b, turnc. over 20 the new man
ns-.y,ar, The consolidation is capitalized
at So osG.0no,
Following are the mills ~ the North
,ss. which have become members or the
ns,r cornasny: Freeman Milling Company.
IVES, Superior. Russell Milling Company.
IVES. Superior: Anchor Mills. West supe-
rtor. r4s,ssan Milling Company. West su-
nsrsor Daisy Mills, wess Superior: Isnpe-
rial Milling Company. Duluth: Mlnneas~
ellis Fgosir Manufacturing Company. Min-
rca20as.
These rniile are said 20 have combined
,,,ts,s,. o< ansc barrels ot -four day The
o,,rnu, OF the mills In New York state will
as. aAoat Is 90 barrels daily.
OF tho s4oQ0cs capitalization. bonds
vii, Re issued to the a-gsosan, of s7,oS.a"a
TAe balance Will 80 tissiai into preferred
ana common stock
The plants a; West Superior. Duluth.
Minneapolis, New York. Buffalo and SYRIA
cus~ will he turned over 70 the cosnosns
tomorrow
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-10

SALT LAKE, May e.-During the morn
ing session of the Western Labor Union
a large number OF resolutions were pre-
sen,ea and discussed The committees aFe
rso,ntea Yesterday are working on the eusi-
ness a. tha convention. hu. have made no
reports.
The afternoon session was taken UP
mainly with routine committee work
J.. r.. Sovereign. of Wallace. ldano, fos-
merry master workman of the knights OF
Labor. presented his credentials as dele
gate today. The credentials committee
mad. a favorable report. but attached
letter 10 the report attacking his loyalty
10 the federation The matter was then
carried to the executive committee, ara
his admission to the convention was de-
MED by the committee by an almost
unanimous vote.
srokane Union. No. q. Silver Bow Trade
and Labor assembly. carpenters OF wal
lace, Idaho, and the Cripple Creek Fed
erai Labor Union made applications FOR
charters.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-10
UNIQUE TRIBUTE TO DEWEY.
4 Monster Tesumonlal of Anto-
graph Letters Fvom Public Men.

WASHINGTON. May s.-AdriiraI Dew
ey. upon his return 10 the United States.
Is TO ba presented a monster testimonial
consisting % autograph letters frosn near
iy every member Of President McKinley's
catanes governors Of states and prorni-
men; United States senator's TEE Sec
resary os the treasury says I'm his writ
ten opinion Of Dewey thai he regards him
a. ere af a galaxy Of men who have made
the American name honorable and Illus
srioug. The secretary of state writes that
no artificial cornmenorafior OF suca a VIC
tory IN st aii nee6fal 70 preserve IL for
ever IN ths AnserseAn heart. The arcre-
,sry os ,hs navy expressed similar views.
Tho secretary Of agriculture reminds
Americans thai Dewey in a aay added an
ARCHIPELAGO to me pcssessiPns os the Uni
ted States The secretary ~ war writes
thai he gsa4ly adds his tribute Of praise
TO Dewey. and the postmaster general en-
Enthusiastically seconds the proposition 70
emphasize The gratitude Of tae ceopie.
wasIe Admiral Dewey will Be shs reclp-
i.ss Of many aoEoTs on his return home.
.ass testimony viii be the frs: written
r.isenee extended 20 aim O. the very
Widespread sentiment and wrAsi,ndA On
the part o6 AnerseAns fag The victory Of
Manila
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-10
GREAT STEEL TRUST
IS NEARLY COMPLETED.
ITS CAPITALIZATION WILL DE
EIGHT HUNDRED MILLIONs.
The Carnegies, Federal Steel, Amer
ican Steel and Wire Co. and
Other Great Concerns IN It-To
Control the Trade Of the World.

CHICAGO May 9-The Tribune will say
tomorrow: Representatives Of two of the
big corporations which rumor has asso.
ciafed with the proposed eight hundred
million dollar combination OF iron and steel
industries declared today that material
prosgess had been made during today. The
plan. already exploited 10 a considerable
degree. is TO absorb mines, mills. railroads
and factories. The two Representatives, in
question said the following corporations,
giving the capital stock of each, were to
be included:
The Carnegie companies. 100000:
Federal Steel. $loo.OoOoO: American
Steel and Wire Company. 50. oooo0o Ma
tionai Steel Company SO 10000: American
TIN Plate Company. So.ooooc Republic
Steel Company. $OoOOo: American Steel
Hoop Company. s300nc. The figures
given OF the Carnegie companies are less
than the accepted estimate OF the amount
invested. II is said that II the great trust
is formed. the Carnegie concerns will rep
resent no less than 500 go Of its capital.
The Federal Steel Company has an au-
shorized capital OF &eo.oo.0p. but only
one-haif OF 1t will be taken, 1t is said.
One thing It Is proposed the trust shall
do. the representatives stated. is to
take In the iron and steel plants OF I'M
portance which are still separate concerna
None Of these Is large when compared
with the trusts but they are considerable
Industries. The iarges, OF them are:
Jones & Laughlin Company, Pitts
burg, capital slo.ooo.o 900: Cambria Steel
Company. capital s5.ooooe; Scranton Steel
Company. capital $5.no.ooo.
Several Of the promoters assembled al
the Office OF John w. Gates. president OF
the American Steel and Wire Company.
during the day. They said satisfactory re
suits were not far OF. Several asserted
the consolidation could obtain business
tha, none OF the trusts is able 20 con''oi.
II will undertake to capture the business
q. Fa;roresn concerns. they commended. ana
Furnish rails and steel plates for European
railways ana warrhips. No foreign COM
many they assert. Is big. enough to De
formidable competitor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-10
GERMAN MEAT BILL
MILL YET Be PASSED.
GOVERNMENT CONFIDENT THAT TT
COMMANDS A MAJORITY.
tee Dae to the Army Meat Inves-
tigation-Pending Bill Ia Result
Of Negotiations with washtnxton

WASHINGTON. May 9-In the hIghes.
German quarters it Is stated there is no
doubt whatever that the German govern
ment will be able TO command the reaui-
site majority to pass the government meas
ure relating to the inspection of meats.
foreign and domestic. now before the
reichstax. and for this reason there Is said
TO be no ground for the apprehension ex-
pressed IN this country tha. the adverse
action upon the blu In committee would
prejudice the negotiations between the
United States and Germany. The bill now
pending In the reichstag is to q consider
able extent the result Of negotiations be-
tween Berlin and Washington and Ii ac-
ceptable to the government authorities on
both sides. as well ~ to the American
meat industry.
The German government has never
doubted It's ability to pass the measure In
the reichstag and II In said the adverse
action OF a committee in no sense changes
the governments plans or serves to show
that the bill will fail when II reaches the
chamber.
On the contrary. the government expects
to carry the measure by large vote. the
only adverse element, 1t is asserted. being
made up OF the Socialists, extreme Agra
rians and these known az the wild" men,
bers. The aggregate Of this opposition is
said to be far short OF sufficient To inter-
fere with the governments plans For the
present, however. the government BIZ will
not be pushed. as time Is desired TO allow
this new outbreak Of Agrarian sentiment
to pass over.
In the best informed ofYis.iaf German
quarters 1t is felt that even temporary re-
verses In committee would no; have oc-
CURED had II not been for the inopporsune
appearance OF the report OF the cour. of
inquiry
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-10
UNION MINERS ARE
ALL BARRED OUT.
NINE OWNERS OBEYING GEN. MER.
RIAA's PROCLAMATION.
In the Occur a'Alene, UaIess He
Has . Certificate Fron state Au-
th0Rltteo-MOnths Before All Ran.

WALLACE Idaho. May a-Today mo-
tees have been posted throughout the
Canyon Creek district requiring all men
working under ground to secure 4 cer;iff-
cate OF good character from Coroner
France. Outside Of the mines at Ward
ner none is making a pretensc OF work
ing except the Helena-Frisco. where most
OF one shift was left when the arrests
were made there.
Probably most OF them will receive per
mi,s allowing the mine to work, but the
other mines will have to wait until an
acceptable class OF men come In. As far
as known no mine operator will attempt
10 import men In bodies. but all are anxious
to secure men who can get permits.
There are no hopes OF running a full
force In all the mines for six months CT
more.
County Commissioner Stimson has been
placed under guard with Commissioner
Boyle and Sheriff Young.
ProcIa nation Formally Issued.
wARDNER, Idaho. May s.--The proc
lama,ion given to the press last night was
formally issued today. with some modifica-
tions by State Auditor Sinclair with the
approval OF Gen. Merriam. This Is the
mos, radical blow yet aimed at the labor
organizations in this region and citizens
are hopeful II will prove remedy. 1t u
directed to the mine owners OF this county
and denies their right TO employ men be-
longing to certain organizations during the
continuance OF martial law. All miners
applying for work will he required 10 get
a permit from the state. denying their
participation In the recent riots and re-
nouncing membership 10 any society which
has approved riots. Mine owners refusing
70 comply with these conditions will be
requested to close their mines
The state is building pen 10" oy i~
feet. with four rows OF hunks around H.
The inquest Is progressing and may 'ast
several weeks
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-05-10
THE HOWARD d. TROOPS CLAIM.
Her Troubles at Astoria Laid before
the Nrfttsh Embassy

WASHINGTON. May a.Ths owners of
the British bark Howard n. Troe9. through
their lega! representative. Robert u. Bens>-
diet Of New York. made an appeal today
tn the British embassy 70 lake actIon -
;he case ot the captain ara A number ot
sstEsrs az The ship who sre alleged 10 have
beer improperly treated az Astoria. Or.
Before taking any sctton NJ. Tower. sas
british charge &'afysires caIlsss on the Brit
tsh ~onsui az Portland for a repors en- the
setAseet This wifi determine what action,
" a-s. me British authorities vii! take.