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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

Lady violante was lost in deep and
evidently painful meditation. He
watched her face uneasily, and ventur-
ed meekly:
Il told you was made up Of mys-
teries-do not try to pierce them, and
vex yourself over what will be un-
fashionable and unsatisfactory. Let
the Germans be banished from our
conversation henceforward, and it will
be pleasanter for us both. Now for Dur
poem"
But another interruption come from
servant, who brought in small bas-
ket of fruit. which he said an old
woman had left at the door, saying It
was for the sick stranger at the Chat
eau.
Lady Violante saw from her guests
face the basket was of no common sig
nificance, and Diminishing the servant,
she herself handed it to Bernard.
The moment the door closed upon the
servant he hastily rolled out the fruit,
and drew forth, as she had already an
ticipated, small slip of paper, over
which his eye darted hastily, while he
muttered, evidently forgetful of his
auditor:
Selfish that I have been! in the in
toxication of my own happiness, I have
forgotten how much she must suffer
from suspense and anxiety. It was rash
and reckless for her to venture here in
any disguise"
to
ment; she did not wish to hear what
was intended only to be spoken in his
own mind-but with a mournful smile
he returned to the present, and tossing
her the note, he said abruptly:
"You will see why I must appeal to
you once more for your aid. did not
mean to compromise you again, in the
slightest way, but you see what frantic
alarm it is needful for me to calm.
The note was written in a delicate
female hand, and ran thus:
Il can bear my agonized suspense no
longer. Why do you not write to me
again? heard from passing gossipers
what has happened, and what detains
you at the Chateau; but thought and
rear assails me. l see our enemies 20.
ing thither every day! How will you
escape their eyes? 1t was noble in YOU
to save the beautiful young lady-but
oh, 1t was rash to risk so much in re-
naming at the Castle. tremble for
you lest you fall into their hands, Ber-
nard, Bernard, come back to me as
soon as possible!'
Lady Violante read it through. and
then in slightly constrained voice
said:
II am only more bewildered. Surely
can truthfully assure you no enemies
to you come near the Chateau. The
lady's fears are groundless."
He shook his head impatiently.
Let us have no further discussion
concerning them. I will not conceal
from you, so much faith have in YOUR
generous sympathy with misfortune
that it is the Germans to whom she re-
fers-nor deny that my careful avoid
ance of the young Count is to prevent
the unpleasant results of his recogni-
ton. know all say plunges you yet
deeper in baffled conjecture, vet
would fain implore you to have faith
In me; not as right, but as a favor
ask it,"
She sighed even while she smiled.
ITO BE coNTINUED.)
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

When tho Wrong Hymn Vas Chosen.
Two country clergymen had agreed
to exchange pulpits on a certain date,
says the Syracuse Standard. One of
them made the following solemn an
nouncement to his congregation ON the
Sabbath previous.
MY dear brethren and sisters, have
the pleasure Of stating that On next
Sunday the Rev. Zachariah B. Day will
preach for you. Now sing two verses
Of Hymn No. 4ss. That Awful Day
Will Surely Come"
And It took him some time to dis
cover why the congregation smiled.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
ut response.

I'VE must change that response. =
whispered the pastor.
Gently.
Il have been preaching on He'll !"
said the doctor, land the response you
have chosen is What Must it Be to be
There?"
The organist grinned as he climbed
to the organ and started up cart Thou
Weary?"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
At Recess Time.


Little "blindmen" playing ''buff."
or your frolic and your fun;
Recess hour is almost done.
All Of you have had your turn
At being "it," and now
Little Lucy wears the band
Ger her sunny brow.
Can she guess who touches her
AS she whirls around,
Cropping carefully her way
Ger the grassy ground?
Never mind. the bell is ringing!
Hear 1t clearly. gayly singing,
Come. good children. play is done.
Time the lessons were begun"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
1000, 600 sailors From one shi,

The U. 8. Receiving Ship Vermont,
now over so years old, has been the
schoolhouse for over 100000 sailors.
The age and accomplishments are
much the same as Hostetter's Stomach
Bttters, WHICH has been before the
public for 80 years. and has cured In
Vulnerable cases Of malaria, fever and
ague, besides dyspepsia and indiges.
ton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
Raison IEtre.

Prohibition Mermaid hope you are
IN favor of prohibition, Mr.. Sea Ser
pent?
The Sea Serpent-Great Scott! wo-
man, don't you know that alcohol is
the only thing that keeps me alive?-
Puck.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
A Makeshift.

Bobbie Bingo-Are you a member OF
congress?
Mr.. PingerYes, my boy.
Father was once; but he says that
was before he learned to earn his own
living."-Life.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
The Cheerful Idtot.

"The railroad engineer" said the
smart boarder, must be happy man.
He whistles at his work."
Begging your PARDON" said the
Cheerful Idiot, promp to crush all pos
sible rivalry, "he works at his whis-
tie. "--Indianapolis Journal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
FOB BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

The Childhood of Character That
Became Famous In tho History Of the
Dying Centurv-A Pencil and Paper
Game-Anecdots and Incident.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
Her Chane,e.

Miss Passe They say marriages ~
made in heaven. a sa
Miss Pert-Ah. then, you have one
more chance. Syracuse Herald. iS
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
Penoil snd Paper asme.

A very good pencil and paper game
is comparatives and superlatives. Each
player chooses any word he likes (not
an adjective), and tries to At on to It
a comparative and superlative. For
example:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

Frugality is a fair fortune; and hab-
Its of industry good estate.-Frank-
lin.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
CHAPTER II.

La weeks mad
elapsed since Beau
vais Chateau had
S h e | t ere d t h e
stranger, who had
rescued its heiress
from a terrible
death. Still he was
as much a stranger
to the Count and
all the household as
~ Gr1k SOD
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinire Tablets. An
druggists refund the money II It fails TO curA
&c. The genuine has l. b @. on each tablet
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
Likely.

likely.
Jones-Wonder what made Colum-
bus first think that the world wasn't
square?
Johnson-Reckon somebody put up a
job on him.-Ex.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
ZEN word. Comparative. Superlatiye.

1t will be seen that ordinary gram
matical construction is banished, the
point being to turn out grotesque and
humorous sets, the more absurd, the
better.
II the player is unsuccessful with his
first word, he should try another. A
quarter of an hour is allowed for a
single set. II the time is exceeded a
forfeit has to be paid.
The conductor of the. game then
reads the sets aloud. If we'll put to-
gether they afford much amusement.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

AS the MOTHS to the flame, SO is the
fool skater to the danger sign.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
6od4& aydbo.4
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AooAs pills cure liver ills, ths .oalrsiso 49, -
he ooiy eashastae q AXE WITH HosdT 11011sEWS
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09

chwitz assigned to the imperial German
embassy at Washington has repeatedly
spoken in his reports of the very great
courtesy he has met with in United States
naval circles. On the occasion of his pres
ence in this city, said officer confirmed his
reports in words of the warmest and most
grateful appreciation and expressed the
conviction that it was solely through the
valuable assistance of all authorities con-
cerned and the ever ready courtesy of the
officers of the United States navy that he
was enabled to discharge his duties during
and after the Spanish-American war.
Captain Lieutenant Won Reuber-Pas-
chwitz further stated gratefully that
wherever opportunity offered he had en-
joyed the most liberal hospitality of his
to your excellency my most sincere thanks
for the assistance given Captain Lieuten-
ant Won Reuber-Paschwitz, and have the
honor to request that you will transmit
my thanks also the the gentlemen of tho
office of the secretary of the navy, the
commander-in-chief of the Atlantic squad
ron and other gentlemen concerned.
81 ask that your excellency will accept
the assurances of the high esteem with
which 1 have the honor to be, very re-
spectfully, TIRPITZ,
Rear Admiral Minister of State and
Secretary of State of the Imperial Ma
rine Officers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
MILES MAKES
NO COMMENTS
Will Say Nothing on Findings
of the Court.
PRESIDENT HIS SUPERIOR
When Asked if He Would Formulate a
Protest to the President He Still
Maintained His Policy
of Silence.
PRESIDENT HIS SUPERIOR

Washington, May 8.-'The president is
commander-in-chief of the army and my
superior. He has approved the findings of
the Wade court of inquiry. Therefore. 1
have no comment to make. 1t would be an
unsoldierly act were I to do so.' With
these words General Miles replied to a
Star reporter. today with regard to the
probable action he would take in view of
the reverse report of the court.
will you formulate a protest to the
president?'' was the next question.
II have nothing to say. No. sir" re-
piled the general.
'Will you inspire a congressional inves-
tigation?'
mo, sir, will not talk upon the sub
ject.
do you believe congress will rectify the
matter?'
'I do not known what congress will do;
nor have any means of knowing in advance
what verdict the result of an investigation
might develop. l have no comment, criti-
cisms or statements to make in this mat
ter, and you make it as certain that all
interviews or intimations to the contrary
said to come from me or near me, are
wholly and unjustifably false. A.}
1T was and am now actuated solely by
the consideration of health, lives and in
tegrity of the army My duty is DONE"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
STRIKE UNSETTLED
Laborers Refuse to Agree to Any Com.
promise Proposition

Buffalo, N. Y, May S.-The strike is now
practically unchanged. All efforts made to
bring about a settlement have been baked
by the absolute refusal of the strikers to
consider any proposition that did not in
clude the abrogation of Contractor Con-
nors' contract and the refusal of the Lake
Carriers association to cancel the
contract.
The members of the board of mediation
and arbitration and the representa- tives of
the Lake Carriers association individually
pointed out to the grain shovelers that the
terms which Mr.. Connors had offered were
extremely fair and that it was
unreasonable to refuse them. The Lake
Carriers association suggested that Bishop
Quigley appoint a general superintendent
of the grain shoveling business with power
to supervise the work and guard the
interests of the men, but the proposition
was rejected, the representatives of the
strikers declaring that nothing but
abrogation of the contract would do.
Late this afternoon the grain shoveers
and striking freight handlers held a parade
and about $500 of them were in line. The
superintendent of the police had refused
to grant permit for the parade fearing
some demonstration that might lead to
trouble, but the men paraded nevertheless.
There was no trouble.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
All Lines Between Boston and
Chicago Included.
VANDERBILT Is BEHIND IT
The Object of the Consolidation is to
Prevent Rate Cutting-It is Said
That All Will Be Under
One Management

Cleveland, May 8.-Aceording to a high
official of railroad lines in this city, the
details of a big railroad trust which is to
include all the lines between Boston and
Chicago, are now being worked out, and
the consolidation may be completed within
the next few weeks.
The recent purchase of short lines in New
York. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Il
lnois was IN fine with the plans for the
consolidation which has been in contempla-
tion. 1t is not the purpose to have all the
lines under one management exactly, but
to apportion them among the Pennsylvania
company, the Vanderbilt interests and the
Baltimore and Ohio company when it shall
have been reorganized giving to each sys-
tenn the lines that 1t can use to the best
advantage.
The first inkling of the scope of the plan
came when the Vanderbilts announced the
other day that when they controlled all the
roads in New England, with the exception
of Boston and Albany, with which they
now have traffic engagement, and VIII ch
they intend to take in soon. The Wander
bilts intend to control all the trunk lines
between Buffalo and New York, with the
exception of Erie, Lackawanna and Le-
high.
The purchase of the consolidation is said
to prevent rate cutting and to accomplish
pract cally what the Joint Traffic associa-
tion was organized to do.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
CHINESE PROTEST
Against the Exclusion Act Being Ex'
tended to Cuba

Washington, May S.-The Chinese legar
tion here has made a strong protest to the
state department against the extension of
the Chinese exclusion act to Cuba. this
having been one of the results of the re-
cent executive order extending the immi-
grafton laws of the United States to Cuba
and Porto Rico. Mr.. Yung Kwai, an at
tache of the legation, said today that the
legation had made such a protest and that
in view of the fact that the Chinese would
make the best kind of citizens for the set
tement of Cuba, he believed the order
would be modified so as not to exclude his
countrymen.
1.-THE dowager empress he added, mas
recently granted the most liberal protec-
tion to Americans, and wishes to become
more closely allied with America, and this
country will be going against its own in
terests if 1t refuses to meet China half
way
Secretary Hay said later that the matter
was under consideration by the state de-
partment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
DEWEY COMING HOME
Has Accepted Invitation to New York
Banquet

New York, May 8.-Admiral Dewey has
cabled to this city his acceptance of an in
vitation to a banquet to be given in his
honor by 100 prominent citizens.
1t is likely that Admiral Dewey will re-
turn to this country as soon as peace nego-
tiatlons with the insurgents have been con-
cluded He will return via the Suez canal
and will come to New York. While the
exact date of his departure must depend in
a large measure on the conclusion of terms
of peace with the insurgents, it is expected
by the Washington authorities that the
hero of Manila Ray-leave the Philippines
within week or two.
Thirty-seven citizens already have an
for a banquet in honor of the great cap
the list will be filed by the other sixty
three necessary to make the 100 men and
the 200 planned for.
When Admiral Dewey does arrive. which
1t is believed will not be until late in Au-
gust or early in September, there will await
him, in addition to the civil celebration,
which will be most elaborate, a banquet,
the most splendid ever prepared for an
officer
President Mckinley and Secretary of the
Navy Long will be invited to the banquet.
Whether or not they will attend Is another
matter. If they consulted their private
wishes no doubt they would come here TO
hcnor the great sailor, but etiquette plays
a large part in such affairs.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
Lynchlng Threatened IN Georgia

Americus, Ga, May 8.-Son Strea than.
colored, was brought here today from Daw-
son, Randolph county, for safe keeping. 1t
was feared the jail would be raided.
Streatham attempted to outrage a white
woman of Randolph county. He was ar
rested and placed in Jail at Dawson. This
morning he was taken to Cuthbert for
trial. Upon being arraigned he pleaded
guilty, and was sentenced to twenty years
in the penitentiary. Immediately there was
dissatisfaction, because the sentence was
deemed inadequate to the crime. The dis
content grew SO rapidly that it was deemed
prudent to remove the prisoner to safer
Jail than that of Randolph county.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
CHIEFS OF POLICE
National Association Will Meet in Chat
tanooga Today

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 8.-The Nation
al Association of Chiefs of Police will meet
here tomorrow in annual session. The
meeting will continue three days, and
about $50 police chiefs will be present
Fifty have arrived already. Business ses-
sions will be held in the forenoon of each
day and the afternoon will be devoted to
entertainment by the citizens and local
police department.
Tomorrow afternoon a steamboat excir-
sion on the Tennessee river and real
bloodhound chase of negro, arranged by
Chief of Police Hill will be features. We'd
nesday afternoon the visitors will be taken
to Lookout mountain and in the evening
will assemble in the auditorium to witness
cake walk under the management of Po-
lice Captain Huffaker- Thursday after
noon they will go to Chickamauga Park.
Colonel Phil Deitsche, chief of police of
Cincinnati will probably be the next pres
ident of the associa ton.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
Rumor says Marchand is Dead

Paris. May Sit is persistenly rumored
here that Major Marchand, leader of the
famous Marchand expedition which was
returning on the Nile to the Red Sea en-
route to France was killed by band of
marauders while on the way from Adds
Abeoa, the Abyssinian capital to Ras
Jiboutil, the French post ON the coast. 1t
is also rumored that Captain Baraitier who
brought Marchand's report regarding the
Fashoda situation to Paris and
subsequently returned to join him was
wounded in the same encounter
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
1.-THE KING Is COME;
ALL HAIL THE KING !"
The Arrival of Rex, Vulcan w, and the
Tremendous Reception Ten
dered Him.
BY NIB. MAYER.

The King is come; all hail the King!
Rex Vulcan w., king of the carnival and
a worthy successor to his illustrious prede-
cessors, holds high court In his Capital
City.
In all the splendor of his royal house he
arrived yesterday and received a regal well
come, bef1tting his princely station from the
populace, who thronged the highways and
byways, anxious to pay homage to the
new sovereign.
Through an edict issued by the royal
scribe he bade each and every one make
merry, and few there were who failed to
obey the royal commands.
At an early hour people began to gather
and every incoming train sWelled the
crowd. which by high noon had grown into
vast multitude.
The royal colors were lavishly displayed
throughout the business portion OF the city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
Mckinley ON IA Vacation

Washington, May S.-President and Mrs.
Mckinley left the city tonight for vaca-
ton for week or ten days at Hot Springs,
Va. The trip was made in a handsomely
equipped train, which left here at $40
O'Clock on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road and Is scheduled to arrive at the
springs about o'clock tomorrow morning.
The presidents health Is good, but he feels
the need of rest and recreation and hence
all of the business during his absence will
be attended to as far possible at the White
House.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
SENATE IGNORES THE STATE COMMITTEE AND
PASSES REPEAL BILL By A VOTE Of t8 TO i3
THE RESOLUTION WHICH
THE SENATE IGNORED

Montgomery May SSpecalThe the state
mttee at its a
"Whereas the
denied
providing denied
n
Whereas white
be
Resolved committees be-
they Montgom
9
business
flons
be
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
Another AntI-Expans,ou Meeting

Chicago May 8.-Another meeting of
citizens opposed to the continuation of the
war in the Philippines, is to be held In
Chicago before the end of the month
Invitations to attend are to be issued to all
the governors and senators who have gone
on record as being opposed to the fighting
in the Pacific islands. Arrangements for
the meeting are being perfected by Edward
Burritt Smith.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
sherman Nof a 1andidnte

Cincinnati, o., May Sin letter received
here from John Sherman, the ex-secretary
of state, in reference to the rumors that
he would be a candidate for governor OF
Ohio he says:
~ am not a candidate for governor: do
not wish my name mentioned in that con-
nection, and would not accept it If nomi-
mated"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
SECRETARY LONG
Receiving Letters Showing Good Fee
| ing of Germans Toward Us

Washington, May S.-Secretary Long has
received the following letter from the ma
rine manager of the cabinet expressive of
the good feeling prevailing in the centers
of Germany toward United States naval
officials:
Berlin. May 8, 1893.
captain Lieutenant Won Rebur-Pas-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
uobare Slowly Improvlnr

Washington, May S.--vice President Ho.
bart spent comfortable day and is re-
ported to be improving
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09

DOUBLE-WEAR Collars. same on both
Gtss; two for ESQ. L. Rogan & Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
Cunningham Made a Gallant
Fight TO the End
HE MOVED TO DELAY ACTION
For the Committee, But Was
Voted Down.
REPEALIsTs WILL JOY JSITI0N
In Framing Amee, ) IS to Cure Exc
is'9sS wis.

AN AGREEMENT IS UNLIKELY
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
THE WEATHER

FAIR TUESDAY AND PROBABLY
WEDNESDAY; VARIABLE WINDS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
VIII Not Reconsider

Mr.. Jelks changed his vote from nay to
aye, and will move to reconsider tomorrow,
but that will be laid on the table, and tho
bill will go to the house.
{. The friends OF repeal say they will join
the convention advocates In framing an
amendment that will cure the existing sufl
frage evils, but 1t is doubtful IL a satisfac-
tory agreement can be reached in the
house.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
He Was Crowned King

The crown was then placed on the hea'
of the king, the scepter placed in his hand
and the party in charge of Grand Marsha
e. J. McCrossin moved towards the cas-
gate, where the royal coach was in waiting
There was little delay, due to the splendi'
CONTINUED ON Fifth Page.)
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-05-20
Object to the Cut Up.

Hong Kong, May l6.-The native OPP
position to the occupation by the British
forces of the new territory of Kow Loon,
opposite Hong Kong, has suddenly been
renewed. About 900 men of the Hong
Kong regiment with machine guns are
leaving here today and tonight while the
volunteers have been warned to be in
readiness for any emergency.
The British second class gunboat Swift
and three other gunboats are proceed
ing to sea under sealed orders. These
warships have 500 men on board.
The territory back of the Hinterland is
also disturbed and Chinese troops have
been sent there.