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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02
A Farmers Dream Of the Sea,

BY JESSIE LLEWELLYN.
Author "The Red Milk Wagon" etc.
Copyright. 1900. Daily Story Pub. Coz
1t was few months after the open
ing of the Oklahoma strip. A merci-
less, scorching south wind swept the
broad prairies of Western Kansas.
Weary pilgrims, discouraged in vain
efforts to hold barren claims
against lawlessness and murder.
were forced to halt their white
winged prairie schooners; for the
hot sand, like molten lava, was too
much alike for the bony, dropping
horses and the numerous unkempt
children whose brown faces protruded
IN the gaps of white canvass. Green
things were no where to be seen. All
vegetation had long since put on a
mourning of dead brown. Fields Of
almost black corn whispered helpless
ly in the wind and shook and rustled
far into the night as though conspiring
against the injustices of nature.
The little town Of Kiowa, which was
something of railroad center, seemed
the only thing alive for miles around.
AS night came on uncertain lights be-
gan to flicker from first one and then
another of the dust-sick houses. In
one of these, a small frame house near
the railroad tracks. lived old Sol Bur-
tan and his daughter "Lize."
Although the heat was oppressive,
Eliza had closed the doors and win
,dows to shut out whirlwind of sand;
from time to time while about her
task she glanced at the shaggy figure
near the window.
1t was Soils accustomed seat; he
would draw his rickety old armchair
to the closed window night after night,
staring out silently at the lights along
! the track. Sometimes for variety he
would produce tattered notebook in
which he made many figures. The
girl had no need to ask questions. She
knew the poor ridiculous little tragedy
Of his Dreams his one great, over
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02
A Phos p,,ore.c.nt cr. n.

There was recently added to the
aquarium at Calcutta a gigantic crab
about two feet in diameter across it's
she'll. and having legs three feet long.
which was captured in drag-net in
the Indian Ocean about mile from
the shore and at depth of forty-five
fathoms. After being placed in large
tank. 1t devoured the fish and smaller
crustaceans that were its fellow-pris-
oners, and later. in the evening. sur
prised its keepers and visitors by emit
ting white phosphorescent light.
strangely Illuminating the gloomy COR
ner where 1t had concealed itself be-
tween two boulders.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02
BOAT SONG.

When We boated. you and I,
6waying willows kissed tho stream
Was It? Yes, twas last July! -
Little cloudlets faxed the sky.
Just to make It bluer beam,
When we boated, you and l.
Once again the lilies shy
Blow. All. did they fairer SEEM
Was It? Yes. twas last July!
Far from you the days dragged by
WtntrV ho6rs without gleam-
Since we boated, you and l.
You were cruel then. Your eye
Gayly Knocked my hope supreme.
Was It? Yes, twas last July!
Still love you. Do you sigh?
Sweetheart. make 1t true-my dream;
While we're boating, you and l.
Say you love me-this July!
Samuel Minturn Peck in Harper's Bazaar
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02
NICE An 81
,RoGRESs
RAPID BUTTER CUTTER.

Hotelkeepers and restaurateurs will
appreciate the merits of the little ma
chine shown below, which will rapidly
cut a brick of butter into parts Of any
desired thickness. The machine is op-
Grated by turning a crank and has a
traveller which Is automatically moved
forward short distance at each revo-
luton. the movement being easily ad-
)usted by screw to vary the thickness
OF the pats as desired. Across the face
OF the cutter are strung two or more
wires which can be set to divide the
brick lengthwise into four bars. II
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02
STOPS A SHIP QUICKLY.

The necessity for stopping vessel in
short distance often occurs and has
led Friedrich Wendler, of New York
city, to devise the drag brake shown
in the accompanying cut. It's use may
be the means Of saving many a coll.-
sion or the grounding Of ship when
shoal water appears suddenly. In
either case the. vessel cannot be
stopped in too short space of time,
and this device would be a material
aid in accomplishing the desired result.
The illustration shows the device
housed on the stern of the vessel. in
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02

whelming desire; the same which as a
10y had caused him to lean idly on the
olow in the Kansas corn fields and
look out over the undulating prairie,
murmuring to his jaded horses: 1T
tes' looks like the sea-" All through
his life he had said, Next year, if
times grows better, II! 60 to the sea. I"
Even after he owned a small farm of
his own and hot winds. or drouth, or
grasshoppers continued season after
season to wither and blast his straight
rows of corn, hope still kindled his
eyes and he only said, IF crops is good
next year, I'll see the sea-
He had married early, as is custom
airy in small communities, but his wife
had died after year on the desolate
farm, leaving little daughter. Then,
after continued failures on the place.
he had lost it on a mortgage and had
moved into the town where he could
"pick up something doing odd jobs"
AS an unusually strong blast of wind
dashed fusillade of fine sand against
the window pane, he glanced up and
met his daughters steady. but SYM
pathetic glance.
Eve got it almost figured out Lie
Il could 60 on the freight to New
York for $50. We could raise about
hundred on the house, couldn't we?
and you could have the rest to live
on till I got back. You see I'm gettin'
old, Lie. and If don't go pretty
soon"-here his voice quavered pitt
fully and he shifted his knotty hands
helplessly-"H don't go pretty soon
I'll never see the great ocean," He
looked about the dimly lighted room
and continued. Its so grand, they
say-billows Of white foam-and it's
green. like things a-growin'."
The girl went over to him and lifted
one Of his hands sopthingly with
motherIy tenderness. TWEEN have to
wait awhile. Dad" she said. wait till
me and Jim ID married and, maybe then
we can raise the money better
Jim WIS the switchman who spent
most Of his life In the high switch.
tower j few, blocks from the homo. He
represented I'll that was heroic "a
l.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02

BUTTER-CUTTERF FOR HOTELS.
will be seen that the crank has a
curved arm extending across the face
of the machine, with thread stretched
from the tip Of the arm to the base.
In operation. a turn of the crank forces
the brick of butter forward and the
thread cuts into the end. Then the
thread on the crank machine will cut
up an entire brick in remarkably short
time. and it will be found very con-
venient and clean in its operation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02
DRAG BRAKE FOR MARINE YES
Sells.

position to be dropped instantly into
the water by pulling the lever located
adjacent to the winding drum. The
brake is shaped like an immense scoop
and is supported by an arm attached
to either side Of the hull near the
water line. When the lever is pulled
forward it releases the rachel and al
lows the drum to revolve. the scoop
falling into the water Of Its own ac-
cord. 1t instantly exerts such a re-
sistance to the water that the vessel
Is readily brought to q standstill After
accomplishing its purpose the brake is
returned to. its housing by the revolu-
ion Of the drum on deck. winding up
The cable connected to the top Of the
brake. II, 65.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02
! Too Much 20 B..r

"Julia's engagement is broken
Dear me! How did It happen?"
well, 1t was one Of those awfullyI
hot nights; Jack dropped his last ci-
gar and she stepped on It < ndianap-f
oils Journal. ". " :,ss
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02

III humor IL nothing more than an
inward feeling Of our own want Of
merit, : dissatisfaetion with ourselves.
Goethe. 3
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02
An Aa..tia Haaeshor.

The sea hedgehog, or globe fish, can
initiate his body with air. In this state
it looks like q balloon covered with
spike, and Is safe from any enemy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02

Blind Fish from lEsnnoth Gave.
For the first time some blind fish
rom the Mammoth Cave Of Kentucky
fave reached England alive and been
placed In the London geological Car
tens. y WEI sj
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-02

Ill humor is nothing more than an
inward feeling of our own want of
merit, dissatisfaction with ourselves.
Goethe.
Evening star., 1900-10-26

informed insurance men are of the opin-
ion that the preservation intact Of the or
ganiZation Is an advantage which over
balances the disadvantages of the present
situation, and while this has been accom-
plished by concessions the decentralization
of rate war which has been averted is
result, In their opinion, well worth all
that has been granted for it.
The conference committee, through whose
efforts this result, is due, Is composed OF
the following: Paul Turner, chairman; c.
J. Irwin J. B. Kremer A. N. Stewart rep
resenting the middle department.; Henry
Wells, c. F. Nesbits Simon Wolf, C. W.
Howard H. X. Simpson and Lem Towers,
jr, representing the board of underwriters.
The conclusions reached by this commit
tee which were approved at a meeting yes
terday of the board. were presented in be-
half of the committee by ]. b. Kremer.
Terms of Agreement.
The agreement on which the companies
recently out of the association came back
is as follows:
THAT change would be made in the op-
erations of the board. in that an agency
compact would be formed, under a compact
manager, to be appointed by the assoeia-
ton of the middle department. who would
be governed by rules formulated by the
District committee, after consultation with
the local board.
THAT each agent. or firm of agents. and
each local company shall make q deposit
Of one hundred Q100) as q pledge OF faith
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and as a fund to be drawn upon in case of

and as fund to be drawn upon in case of
conviction for violation of any rule
THAT any business of the class which
now requires an advance of % per cent,
that is written by local companies from
the date Of their rejoning the board. shall
be written subject to a rate to be made on
1t by schedule.
THAT all business. except the small prop
critics, shall be rated by schedule: that
schedules being revised that an increase
in rates may be secured.
THAT all relief rules be abolished.
''That the rate on dwelling houses (brick)
be 20 cents one year. 40 cents three years
cents one year, 60 cents three years and 30
dwellings and contents be as they were be-
that small stores, not subject to schedule
rating be 40 cents"
Queen Victoria, who is very fond of birds,
one day consented to have presented to her
a parrot which was said to be very clever
talker. 1t came from a bird fancier in the
west Of England. Poll and the queen were
together for some time, and the queen tried
all her clever Establishments to put the bird
at its ease and make 1t talk. Wearied at
last and disappointed at its persistent
silence, she turned away; but at that mo-
ment the bird found its tongue. "If you
don't send my master twenty pounds" 1t
screamed, "I'll go homer Instead Of be-
ing vexed. her majesty pronounced poll to
be very clever talker. and ordered
check for the amount named to be sent to
polls master Immediately.
Evening star., 1900-10-26
RESTORATION OF PEACE
INSURANCE COMPANIES OF DISTRICT
EFFECT AN AGREEMENT.
Terms Upon which Seven Companies
Reunite With Local Association
The Recent Rupture.

Today and yesterday representatives OF
the following fire insurance companies re-
sumed their membership in the Association
of Fire Underwriters of the District: The
Potomac Insurance Company of Washing
tom. the National Union Company of Wash
ington. the Hamburg Bremen, the West
chester. the Home of Baltimore. the Roch-
ester German, Union of Philadelphia and
the Buffalo German. This was the result OF
the arrangement reached in settlement OF
the difficulties which caused the withdrawal
of these companies in June last.
The principal feature OF the compromise
was the change in the rule of the associa-
ton which limited to three the number OF
agents for each company. SO that now the
old practice of each company having as
many agents as 1t chooses is allowable 'to
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tempted to board the thirteenth car ahead

tempted to board the thirteenth car ahead
of the caboose.
He succeeded. though the jump was a
dangerous one. and climbed up the ladder
70 seat on top of a brake handle Mrs.
Eomonds started in pursuit. Before the bow
was out of her sight she experienced the
narrowing sensation of seeing him tumble
feet first from the dizzy perch he had occu
pied between the two cars.
Her screams for help were drowned nv the
roar Of the train as it again got under fuII
sway. 1t was soon past. and the mother
hurried ahead, expecting to see the mangIed
form of her boy.
Instead. the little chap jumped up like a
1ack-in-a-box and rubbed the dust ont Of
his eyes, He owed his life to his own COOL
ness and bravery. But Mrs. Edmonds
wouldn't have 1t that way. Such an escane
appeared to her to be miraculous and i'm
possible She put her cape around him and
sobbed as though he would soon be beyond
the sound of her grief. I'm all right
mamma: I'm not killed. don't hold me so
tight, put in Adney %
Mrs. Edmonds was too terrified to hear
MS talk. She made her way to the doctor,s
office, and when assured that the how was
not hurt the shock was too much for her
She required more attention than Adney
Upon recovering she made her way home
IN farmers rig that chanced to be going
in her direction. eoiAe
Evening star., 1900-10-26

insurance companies doing business in this
District which were formerly connected
with the association have resumed their
membership.
During the interval of the past few
months various companies have given up
their membership In the association,
rate war has been frequently threatened,
and some cutting Of rates has been done.
However, the demoralizatio Of such a con-
test has been avoided and it is believed
that now, the full membership of the asso-
citation having been restored, all danger of
a rate war has been averted. The terms
upon which the companies have come to-
gether show that concessions were made
for the sake of peace.
Cause of Rupture.
1t was the effort to limit the number of
agents that caused the first rupture in the
association and as the old status has been
restored-that of multiple agencies-it
might appear that nothing had been gained.
But it Is pointed out that since the trou-
BILE began the rules of the association have
been changed, SO that at the present time
they provide that there shall be no relief
granted; that there shall be q compact
manager to arrange the schedule of rates
on commercial risks. and that the voting in
the association shall be by individuals and
not by companies. In addition, a reduction
has been made In the rates on preferred
risks. Each company Is also required to
make a deposit of $780,
Whether the compromise that has been
reached 10 permanent In character or not
cannot be predicted at this time. The best
Evening star., 1900-10-26
BOYS NARROW ESCAPE.
Run Over by Fourteen Freight Cars
and Was Unhurt.

From the st. Louis Republic
Adney Edmonds, nine year sold, had a
miraculous escape from death yesterday.
He fell between two freight cars Of a mov-
ing Big Four train, and after fourteen cars
had passed over him he emerged unhurt.
Adney's mother witnessed the accident,
and as the big train of cars flashed past the
spot where her boy had fallen she almost
became hysterical.
AS she was begging piteously for some
one to save her son. the daring youngster
staggered to his feet and began wiping the
dirt off his face. Mrs. Edmonds ran to him.
and the sight which greeted her eyes was
beyond her belief. Adney cried and whim-
pered to his mother that he was "all right"
but this she refused to believe until the
family physician pronounced him uninjured.
Then she gave way in paroxism of ner-
vousness which required the attention of
all present.
In company with Adney and her two little
daughters, Mrs. Edmonds started to walk
into Granite City in order to crafty her
boys desire to see a match game of base
ball
As they neared the town a passing freight
train came in sight. The engineer reduced
the locomotives speed. and Adney. who, his
parents say, has always been an adventure
some child. sprang from her side and at
Evening star., 1900-10-26
$40 Special, Sz.@8. |

A arrival in ALL Black and Navy
Blue Cheviot Suits, in double breasted style
skirts are percaline-lined and velvet bound.
Best SIC values for ST 9S.
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Ladies' Oneita shaped Combination Suits, also
style that buttons down 'front.' in gray and
white fleece lined. In the lot are also Heavy
weight White Ribbed Merino and Plain White
Merino Vests and Pants. None worth
less than SOC. some more. Special OM-
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Mrs. r. Baird Of 1728 Pennsylvania aye-
nue. northwest fell while getting on a car
near her home about u o'clock last night.
she was not painfully injured
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Children's White Merino and Natural Wool
Vests. Pants and Drawers. sizes 26 to "a
inches-aDd qualities sold regularly at Dr.
39c. to 59c., for. .AOSs
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$40 Suits-SDecial, S15.9S.

Finest Imported Broadcloth Suits in latest
blouse style; handsomely braided both
jacket and skirt-correct flare cut skirts. Su-
perbly tailored garments not TO be equaled any
where under $2O-for S15.9S.
Evening star., 1900-10-26
SIS Suits Special, $3.50

Venetian Suits, In the latest blouse effects.
with stitched taffeta lapels and double breasted
tight-ftting styles-also braid-trimmed Suits,
in Eton shape. Flare founce cut skirts, all
the leading coiors and black. Regular SIS
value for 1920.
Evening star., 1900-10-26
Four Strong Hosiery Items.

Children's Jersey Ribbed Hose. strictly fast
black-wlth double sole, knee, heel and toe
strong thread full OF wear-just the
kind for school use. Offered as special m<,
Evening star., 1900-10-26
Iampo porta1at Underwear Offerings.

Children's Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants,
warmly fleece lined: in white and gray--also
White Merino and Natural Wool In n GN<,
derwear. Values up to 39c.. for. -. Il >No
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Children's Combination Suits. in white and
nea n1ts[' Wcri ss st n1rhed f@r and fleece 25c
Evening star., 1900-10-26
A Great 60c. Corset Offer.

special sale OF Corsets for Saturday that offers the leading
makes of Corsets at 60 Including "R & g. &C. b. and
others equally popuarn the Straight Front short
dunn and long stesn White Drab and Black Top and bot
trimmed with lace All Our special "eade Saturday
for 90
Evening star., 1900-10-26
$l3.@8 Suits-Special,
S1O.Q

All-wool Homespun Suits in black and dark
and medium grays-trimmed with satin bands;
stylish cut skirts land silk lined jackets. Reg
ular $13.0S suits offered tomorrow for $109S.
Evening star., 1900-10-26
S. Walking Skirts, SS.@S.

What could better demonstrate leader
ship in Walking Skirt selling than this Offering
OF regular IS Skirts. made OF heaviest double
fnced golf goods heavily stitched and properly
cut-in Oxfords, grays, tans and brown, for
1895.
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Ladies' Pure I.,sle Thread Hose in plain,
Rembrandt ribbed and lace effects-full regular
made. with high-spliced heel and toe. Dr.
An unma tchable value, per pair, at. -. ZSGs
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Mems Dome: Flannel Night Shirts. in neat
stripes: full regular made 54 inches long-well
gusseted; pockets and pearl buttons N0C
Regular 75c, value, for. ............ t%Ss
Evening star., 1900-10-26
rlamy Shoe Specials for
Saturday Selling.

Women's Finest Grade Shoes, in Imperial
Kidskin, French Enamel Velour Calf and
White Brothers Box Calf; lace and button
styles: light, medium and heavy extension
soles; patent and kid tips: medium to broad
toes. Compare them with the best q 4 mR
you'll elsewhere at SO, for. D Il oyS
Womens Kid and Calfskin Shoes. heavy and
light soles-all fall shapes and weights
comfortable and stylish. Regular q n 40
81 values. for. ...........c -. " otO
Misses Chldrens and Small Boys Kidskin
Shoes, good durable qualities, full Of wear
and satisfaction. Really a surprising 7E~
value Tor. ............. OSo
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Boys Tuxedo Suits, made of American Wool
en- Mills best cheyiots-pants are lined and
e. :$:;! .:s :;;;::
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$40 "AutO" Coats, Sis.

The newest and swellest imported styles in
Box Coats and Automobiles. in double breasted
enect-with plain and velvet collars; tailored
or strap seams and lined with best quality
satin. $40 is the price elsewhereSfor SIS
Evening star., 1900-10-26

The well known ''FauItless'' Shirts. in the
newest fall colOrngs, full regular made-perfect
fitting, ful-cut garments. The kind
that exclusive mems stores ask 81 .25 mr.
for-here at. .>oONe
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants. fleece
lined and heavy weight. Regular 35c. W.
value, for only. AoVNo
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Boys finest grade All-wool Navy Blue Cheviot
Blouse Suits, sailor collar, trimmed with silk
soutache braid - neat and dN ~ 40
nobby styles-sizes 3 to 10. u UDS
Actually a $3.50 value, oO No SO
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Mems Full Regular Made Hose. guaranteed
Hermsdorf fast black dye-with double heel and
toe. The best Hose that 25c. dD~
O0ught, Tor. ....................n (So
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Taffeta Silk and SILK Gloria Umbrellas, with
case and tassel close rolling; newest and
handsomest handles. Regular $1.50 OQ~
kind for wv
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Tomorrow We Assemble These
Strong Values for BOYS.

The wcllknown ..Mother's Friend Shirt
Waists. the regular T5c. kind,
+; :: S /: 5$ 8C
dered Saturday for-L........
Boys and Children Navy
Blue Serge and CheriOt Golf n
Caps. short ard long peaks. Il NV
silk and serge-lped. Values up VIZ
to 39c.--for. r...-...............
Boys Double-breasted Suits. OF fancy mixed
cheviots, in new fall ideas A0 a ~
latest effects I'm gray and " II * u
fancy patterns. Values up eD Il oO~
10 20, Tor. "
Boys Tan and Covert Top Coats with velvet
collar and durable serge M ~ a
;!;'sS$; .S;s. Al $3.50
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Our entire stock Of Mems Guaranteed 21O0
4-ply Pure Linen Collars. in all styles and all
siZes-uferei tomorrow at for 25c.- Mr.
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Ladies' Full Regular Made Fast Black Hose.
with high-spliced heel and toe; fine
thread and good wearing quality. Reg M,
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Boys Vestie Suits. in sizes 3 to Q: some
have fancy vests, others plain vests Of same
material. Made of fancy
$:;.,;: q: $3.50
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Jaeger's WOOL FLEECE LINED Underwear.
full regular made garments; shirts have tape
neck and pearl buttons. Regular price, S9c.-
ae. more ..n s"..s 10 CUSTOMER .5OC.
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Boys. Misses and Children's School and
Dress Shoes, including best makes of Satin
Calf, Oil Grain. Box Calf Willow Calf and
Patent Leather; all styles in button and lace;
heel ana spring heel All sizes. Spe- m7c
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Women's Fine Kidskin Lace Shoes. slipper
foxed, heavy sole medium military heel and
patent tip special Saturday @1 Am
leader at. Observation-Disclosures. y Il IVY
Evening star., 1900-10-26

Finest quality 26-inch Taffeta silk Umbrellas,
paragon frame, close rolling, with handsome
long handles of pearl. with silver knobs, long
Dresden and Princess also ebony and gun
metal; regular $3.50 and So values. Sn AZ
Evening star., 1900-10-26
Am Umbrella Purchase.

Nearly thousand Umbrellas
New Yorbrght styles that the sacrificed
because he couldn't find quick outlet golden opportunity
good Umbrella for very much less than
Evening star., 1900-10-26

The New Walking and Dress Boot. of best
American patent leather; lace and button
styles. with latest pug toe. Medium heavy
sole. dull mat Kid top. A Saturday q n mo
LEADER at.......... y vi oYS