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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

In one of his most beautiful and af-
fecting poems Longfellow mentions
some of the achievements of men who
have reached the age of fourscore
years. Such summary, if complete,
would support the poets assertion that
old age as well as youth is opportun-
ity. Worthy of place in the list Is
the service to the civilized world by
Theodor Mommsen. Past the limit of
eighty years, his energy has survived
In a remarkable measure, and he has
published a new work on Roman
criminal law, which will supplement
his authoritative contributions to the
knowledge we possess of the general
subject Of Roman law. Work, under
proper conditions, has a preservatiye
influence. What II he had laid down
his pen when he reached his three.
score and ten? There are many
chances that he would not now be
.,-'ng.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

1nspector-General Breckinridge, re-
porting to Secretary Root, suggests the
employment of officers returned from
foreign service, and unable to perform
other duty, as professors of military
science at military colleges. There
are many indications that the reign
of peace is yet far off, and until the
millennial sun chases away the martial
clouds that brood over every land it
may be wise to instruct the youth of
the country betimes in military drill
and discipline. A defensive force will
always be necessary here as elsewhere.
and this plan offers congenial and easy
tasks to men whose health has been
Injured in their country's service, and
promises to provide at least frame
work on which to build up an efficient
force to meet any national emer-
gency,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

London, Jan. 20.-The Standard p,lb.
fishes the following, dated yesterday.
from Spearman's Farm:
ut is reported the Beers east Of
Colenso on finding Gen. Butler had
outnaneuvered them, crossed tn tho
south Of the Tugela OH Monday and
set fire to all the houses in the village
AS the force from Chieveley advanced
the Beers retired before them to
trenches on a hill in line with Colenso.
Our infantry advanced to the attack
III diminishing order. followed by sun
ports and reserves, our cavalry scout
Ing on the right close up to the river.
Ihe Boer forces at Colenso must have
been considerably weakened by the
dispatch Of large reinforcements west
ward to meet Gen. Buffers advance.
ana they now hurriedly evacuated the
river tlerches and the kopies opposite
the village and scattered before our
shrapnel. By evening none of the en-
envy was left within rifle-shot of Colen-
so. The British force them retired to
Chieveley."
Beers Evacuate Colenso.
London, Jan. 90. - The Daily Mail
publishes the following dispatch. dated
Thursday, from Spearman's Camp:
ut is rumored that the Beers have
evacuated Colenso in order to rein
force their troops here. Heavy gun
fire was heard from Ladysmith this
morning. Gen. Buffers order instructs
the men to heed the white flag of the
Beers only when they lay down their
arms. 1t also instructs them to be-
ware of false bugle calls"
Butler Close to Lndysmith
London. Jan. 2O.-A Durham special,
dated Thursday night, says:
ut is reported here that Lord Dun,
donald has smashed a Boer convoy.
Gen. Butler is said to be within twelve
miles Of Ladysmith and Gen. Warren
to be about six miles to the rear.''
As Reported by Beers.
London, Jan. 2O.-The Boer accounts
of the passage of the Tugela river are
given in two following dispatches
from Commandant Viljoen's camp on
the Upper Tugela, via Lourenzo Mar
quez. dated Jan. 1S:
Jan. 1G-Buller's second move was q
reconnaissance i'll force with an ar
mored train and a large body support
ed by cannon last night. A heavy
bombarument ensued. and thercupon
the British returned, having wounded
some Of our men. No reply was made.
The movement was q feint TO cover
extensive movements up the river.
Kaffirs on this side of the TugeIa have
been warned by the British to leave
their kraals as the fight will COM
mence shortly"
The second dispatch runs thus:
''Jan. 1.-THE night was unbroken
save for slight rifle encounters be-
tween outposts. which led to nothing
At daybreak the enemy was located
as before. He had not brought single
gun across the river, but from the
heights of Swartzkop battery and a
half of siege guns opened on our posi-.
ton at 5 a. III. The bombardment was
probably the most frightful ever wit
messed on land. Frequently five heavy
naval guns fired simultaneously at one
sclanZe Gntrenchment.)."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

The father of the Countess Schim-
melmann, now in this country doing
evangelistic work, ranked in Denmark
second in wealth to the king. The
countess has sold hundreds of precious
family jewels in order to carry on her
charities among the hungry and needy.
General Gordon was once asked the
secret of his ability to do certain
benevolences. He confessed reluctant
" that he gave his medals" For his
services in quelling the TAPPING rebel
lion, the Emperor of China conferred
on him magnificent gold medal, and
this, his most precious possession,
Gorden gave anonymously to the Wild
ow's Relief Fund, after first ob.iterat-
Ing the proud inscription. Do not our
own experiences with our medals, "
whatever they be, suggest that lesser
personages are often satisfied with
lesser sacrifices for their fellow-men.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
From wa.hins,en.

Senator Pettigrew has offered q reso-
luton authorizing the United States
government to offer mediation between
Great Britain and South Africa.
Congressman Fitzgerald of Massa-
chCsetts has introduced bill for a
more equitable distribution Of chap.
laincies in the army and navy.
The commissioner of internal reve.
nue. has held that "a bequest of q sum
of money to priest for the purpose of
paying for masses is liable to legacy
tax"
The demand for small notes contin-
ues beyond all precedent, and has Re.
suited in reducing the supply on hand
to point where an increase is abso-
lutely necessary.
Senator Allen has introduced bill in
the senate granting a pension of $40 Il
month to every soldier or sailor who
served in the Civil War for three
months or more.
Senator wellington has introduced a
bill to establish the University of the
United States. The bill is substan-
tally the same form as has been intro
dCced in previous congresses.
Gen Otis has informed the war de-
partment that First Lieut.. Daniel Il.
Bowman, Thirty-seventh Volunteer in
fantry. while temporarily deranged,
committed suicide by shooting himself
Representative Levy of New YorA
has introduced in the house n bill to
provide for the payment Of interest Oh
all internal revenue receipts now on &c
post, Or hereafter deposited in nation
oil 1,on MI Of y~s+
The Siamese government has given
another evidence of its friendlincss TO
the United States by Offering to pre-
sent to this country the temple grounds
on which the United States legation is
located at Bangkok. worth S57 600.
The senate has rejected the nomina-
ton Of Richard S. Berdin as census SUI
pervisor for the second census district
Of Nebraska, embracing the city Of
Omaha. The adverse action was taken
because of the opposition Of Senator
Th!:yston.
The state department has received
report from United States Consular
Agent Mitchell at San Pedro, Hon(lu-
ras. that the killing of the two Virgin
ians, Imboden and Code, was the re-
| SNAs ~ % l'IA'1SS NStiIASA, skllS NoGS upl
implicate the government of Honduras.
The secretary of war has sent to con-
gress a request for an urgency def
cheney Appropriation of $4,000 to sup
plencnt the $1,5O0,O00 heretofore ap.
propriated for the repatriation Of the
Spanish prisoners and their families
held by the insurgents in the Philip.
pines.
Commissioner Wilson, of the internal
revenue bureau, has decided that
where an officer Of bank holds q
membership in a stock exchange for
his bank and the business done by him
Oh the exchange is the banks business
neither he nor his bank is required to
pay special tax thereon as broker.
The postmaster general will submit
for the approval of the president an
amendment to the civil service rules,
permitting the department to rein
state persons who have been Temporal
rily separated from the service be-
cause Of the discontinuance Of a post
Office or of free delivery, which has
been re-cstablished. The president has
informally signified his approval o. The
change.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
REsuME 4 :. NEWS.
Accidental Happeninss.


Fire caused q panic among 300 stu
dents in school at Milan, Mich. Two
We're seriously burned.
By the derailment Of chr on the
Rapid railway at Mt. Clemens, Mich,
six people were badly injured, two
probably fatally.
The Newark City Home, an asylum
for children ut Verona, N. j., burned,
involving loss of about 100000. The
300 Inmates were gotten out In safety.
John Bryant, Green Bryant and Will
lam Beatty were instantly killed by
falling rock in Mine No. 8 Of the Ash
land Coal and Iron Railway company,
at Ashland, Ky.
Dan A. Greene. general sales agent
for the General Electric company, and
his wife, were drowned in the Mo-
hawk river at Schenectady, N. Y, b,
the capsizing of their boat.
The barns Of the South Chicago Rail-
way company at Hammond, Ind, were
destroyed by fire. Thirty-two cars
were burned. The loss, fully covered
by insurance, is placed at $4,000.
Foreign.
Spain has decided to fortify the
Canaries and Baleario islands.
Won Buelow. in speech at launch
ing. makes a strong plea for q stronger
German navy.
French royalists say they will not at
tempt to overthrow the republic until
after the exposition.
rho onIo,, Mail fb -
opinion that the Bank Of England mon-
cy rate will be reduced to 5 per cent.
The Duke Of Vcragua has been COM
missoned by the queen regent of Spain
to present the golden fleece to the Ger
man crown prince.
1t is stated in Newfoundland circles
that France will settle the Newfound-
land treaty shore question upon the
basis of adequate compensation.
Russia has material ready to build a
railway to Herat when necessary.
There arc fresh rumors Of the cars
designs on Afghanistan and PeHsia.
NJ. Ignacio Decosta Duarte. charge
d'affaires Of Portugal, states positively
that his government has no intention
Of disposing Of Delagoa Bay to Great
Britain.
The foreign officials in Paris express
themselves as sanguine that salts
factory settlement Of the trouble be-
tween France and Santo Domingo will
be reached.
The prussan budget includes 7.3OO.-
600 marks for site for the new royal
library OF the academy of sciences and
arts. ut Berlin. and for the construction
of the building.
The Hamburg American line steam
ar Deutschland was successfully
launched at the Vulkan dock yard at
Stettin. in the presence of Emperor
William and many notable people. The
minister of foreign affairs, Count Won
Beulow, christened the vessel.
The epidemic of Influenza is spread
ing throughout Great Britain. The
newspapers contain long lists Of nota-
bic sufferers from the disease, and the
death lists are abnormally long. The
royal household at Osborne House, Isle
of Wight, has not escaped. Many of its
members have been removed to sani-
tarium.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
LIABLE TO LEGACY TAX.

Decision nv to Money Left TO a Priest
for Saying Mass.
Pert Townsend, WASH, Jan. 2O.-Ac-
corGing to the ruling received by the
treasury department. and made by the
commissioner of internal revenue, 8
bequest of money to q priest for the
purpose Of saying mass for the repose
Of souls is liable to legacy tax. The
case cane before the commissioner
from Illinois, where bequest had
beer made for that purpose.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

Phillips Brooks said. in the last
Thanksgiving sermon he preached: II
defy man to put his finger upon any
page of history when it was clearer
than 1t is today that man has some
thing to do with his brethren and that
they are his brethren Yes, it belongs
to nations, too. No nation dare act in
sublime selfshness. Whether the re-
straining motive be high or low, the
fact of greed, envy, hate, under some
control, is ground of hope for in
dividuals and governments.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

Forming an Electric Light Trust.
Chicago, Jan. CA $500, 600 electric
light trust to operate between Evans
ton and Waukegan 10 in process Of
formation. The territory proposed to
be lighted includes tweIty-seven miles
along the shore Of Lake Michigan and
twelve towns. IN Is 3 # I'll
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

It is noted in the report of LEADING
charity that 1.-The general distribution
Of good wages to the industrial classes
naturally enables them to live more
literally and inclines them to lend
more assistance to relatives and ac-
Quaintances less fortunate than them
selves" Thus the benefits of general
prosperity filter down to the lowest
conditions Of humanity. There is no
telling the amount Of relief which
passes from the poor to the very poor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
The Paris Aaoat.

London, Jan. 2O.-The American line
steamer Paris. recently ashore Off the
Manacles, was to-day successfully
fionted out of the dock at Milford
haven. where she had been undergoing
Temporary repairs previous to being
taken to Belfast for thorough over
hauling
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
-FOUR MURDERED.
The Very Latest Returns From
Alaska Gold Country.

The Very Latest Returns From the
Alaska Gold Country.
Seattle, WASH, Jan. 2O.--Iassangers
arriving from Dawson via Skagway OH
the City of Topeka confirm the report
of the murder of Fred II. ClaysoN, the
Ska.way merchant, Il Northwest police
telegraph lineman FAMED Olson ana
two Klondikcrs, whose names are I'LL
known. near Mimic. on Christmas day.
\ man named O'Brien is now under
arrest at Tagyart. charged with the
crime. Another has been arrested ut
White Horse and third escaped to
Seattle. The mon We're murdered for
1hcir money.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
PUSHING FORWARD
WARREN WITHIN TWELVE MILES
OF LADYsMlTH.

Severe Fighting II Indicated ny the
Fact Tint British Wounded Are
Arriving at Moorl River Field
Hospital by Every Trnin-Gcn.
Butler Warns Troops About DOer
Abuse Of the White Elng-This Is
Regarded as u Hint to Troops to
Give No Quarter - Butler An
nOunces That There VIII lie No
Drawing Back.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
shot by Robbers.

LeaiviIle, Colo, Jan. 20. At an
early hour two masked men held up
Golotl,'s saloon. Jerry Ryan. the bar
tender, refused to throw up his hands
and was shot twice by one Of the ROD
hers, dying instantly. The robbers
fed
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
nyn,y. claim. for Pensions.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-A large num-
her of claims for pensions IRE being
received by the pension office as Il re-
suit Of the Spanish war. Statistics
show that the percentage of applica.
tions from volunteers Is much larger
than from the regulars.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
RELoADIsG THE CARGO.

The Dundesrath Free to Pursue Her
Trip to Delagoa Bay.
Hamburg, Jan. 20. = A dispatch re-
ceived here from Durham. Natal, says
the Bundesrath's cargo las been re-
delivered to her agents and will he re-
loaded. The, steamer expects to sail
for DelagOa Bay Monday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
70 BE supplemented by the Use Of
The Stur Route System.

To BE Supplemented by the Use OF
the STAR Route System.
Washington, Jan. 2O.-lt has been de-
cided by. the postoftice department to
permit the star route system in q
measure to supplement- the system of
rural free delivery. Second Assistant
Postmaster General Shallehberger has
found that it is feasible to permit car
riers on star routes to deposit mail in
proper rcceptacles placed along their
line Of travel. This plan will be start
ed in South Carolina. beginning July
I. and will be extended to other parts
Of the country as rapidly. as possible.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

The cautious persons doesn't feel
that his position in society is secure
until his nose instinctively turns up at
the mention of the names of people
In trade"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
GraencM;.lax,s Excn ~,

I. Winnipeg. Jan. 20 10y Grecnway I'D
mtts his eft0rts to- aid the Canadian
railroad and the TRUTH u1ness of the
letters produced, but contends he was
working In the interest Of the people.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

The new bankruptcy law appears to
be inviting some rather complete
smash-ups from the most unexpected
quarters.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
Korea Borroyvs From Russia.

KOfc0 BOfr0Wb NFu1u NuhSIu'
London. Jan. 2O.-A Shanghai special
saws it is rumored there that an agree
ment has been concluded under which
Russia will loan Korea ST.. O0OOOD, of
which $5.OOO.OOO will Le paid immedi-
ntely. Korea having unsuccessfully ap-
nlied to japan for q loan.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

1t is said that there is now s35 in
money to every person in the United
States. How many of us can fork up
that amount.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

There is a strong suspicion in "a
tional quarters to the effect that the
belligerency of the Beers doesn't re-
Quire any special recognition.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
Ee,v R.nIx OrgnnixeA.

Woodstock, Mimi, Jan. 2O.-A new
bank has been organized here to be
known Ms the State Bank of Wood
stock. The capital Is $4,000, most OF
which Is owned by local capitalists.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

The late General Lawton didn't de-
pend upon the typewriter or the news
paper interview for his heroism.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

One enterprising newspaper report
er can generate more railway rumors
In one day than the magnates can deny
In an entire week.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
Ei-e Does 10000 Dam.,re.

Fire Does 9SO,OOO Damage.
Baltimore, jan 20.-Fire last night
did $50 600 damage to the building oc-
eupied by Burrows & Co., will paper.
and number Of manufacturers Of
clothing. ,.l
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

The whir-r-r of the alarm clock is
an eye-opener.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

The best kind of local government
is founded on the wrecks of political
machines.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

When a man is hungry he doesn't
waste much time reading the bill Of
fare.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26
BOERS fall BACK
THEY RETIRE BEFORE BULLrRs
ADVANCING ARMY.

colenso Evacuated BY Boers in Or.
der to Strengthen Their Force 1t
spearman's Farm-Boers Set Fire
to All the Houses i'm the village
Reinforcements Going Forward
to Buffers Assistance = Every
Hour.He Delays His Combined At
tack Makes His Position Stronger
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

A temperance crank must uc a .o..
dodger.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

1t is said that many model woman
earns living by trying on cloaks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

The hour Of triumph will surely
sous 10 the nsp who sAstls4
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-26

Poverty may be blessing, but only
when it clings to our enemies.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-24
WORK OF HIGHWAY ROBBERS.
Druggist Lehman Held Up-Pat.
rick Kelly Shot.

ihfee hiShWaymen held up Drusgist
i,I @ sio Lehinann IN his store at Nandeventer
anu d OliVe street last nigh, at II 30 O'Clock,
uut osIofe they made their escape they
were Hred upon by one of Mr.. Lehmann's
ifiends One Of the assaiants is known 10
nave been wounded in the arm. He escaped
however, with his companions. Shortly aft
er the hoid-up Officers Watkins and Ganey
OF the Alnth District arrested AL Meyers
VINO tney found in the weeds on a vacant
lot near the drug store.
druggist Lehman was about to begin
iockiES up hts store when the trio of rob-
bers entered and leveled reviewers at his
head, commanding him to throw up his
three searched him and secured Sa3 an
other ransacked the cash register
The cuiprits were starting toward the
door when one Of Mr.. Lehman's friends
who was stationed behind the prescription
counter. opened fire on them. with re-
voiyer. At the first shot one of the rob-
bers staggered and almost fell
lie regained his feet. however and Join
ing his companions. fed
The shooting attracted the police. who
1eund Meyers. Ne yers had In his posses
sion revolver He denied having taken
any part In the hold-up.
Patrick Kelly, living at No. 6l3 So:Ith
broadway was another victim of robbers
ne was passing on the west side of Fourth,
near Plum street, early this morning, when
ne was held up by three white men. When
they only found % cents in his pockets they
became angry. One Of the men shot him in
the left arm and struck him on the eye
Then they decamred. leaving Kelly On the
pavement. He was found shortly after in
n GaZed condition by Harry jerks. who
called policeman and the officer forward
ed Kelly to the City Dispensary, where his
wounds were dressed by Doctor Eoerster
would not be able to identify the men who
robbed him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-24
DEPARTS FOR CHINA.
Stanford University Student Wants
to Lead the RefOrmers.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
San Francisco. June e3.-Unusual sgnifi-
cance is attached to the departure on the
steamship China yesterday of Homer Lea. a
Stanford University student, who has for
some time been acting as the secret agent
on this coast OF the Po Wong Woi, or Socie-
~ for the Reformation OF the Cf1nese En-
pire.
1t is believed that Lea has about $6O.ooo
collected in this country by the Chinese
Empire Reform Association. branch of
the Po-Wons- Woi, which il to be used i'm
fitting out an army Intended to support
Quons Su, the young Emperor. in over
throwing the Empress Dowager, now in
control Of the Government. Lea who il
only "a years old. has been working for
many months hand and glove with the local
reform association. members of which seem
20 repose great confidence in him. His am
bition. frankly stated has been to become
commanding General in the Chinese re-
formers army.
The story of Lea's life and ambition was
recently published. and attracted wide at
tention. He has received hundreds OF let
tiers from American and English army Of
ncers. both active and retired asking for
enlistment under his banner Many of his
fellow-students at Stanford, 1t is stated, and
mt least one professor. have agreed to fol-
low him to China when the call comes.