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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Adjusting Fire Losses.

Hastings. Mimi, Dec. GA crew of
men has begun to clear away the de-
bris Of the Il. C. Libby &; Co. mill. 1t
is undecided whether the sawInill will
be rebuilt. but machinery has already
been purchased for a new planning fac.
tory. The work Of tearing down the
walls of the Mat!.cr & Engel build
ings is also in progress. Messrs. II. A.
Engel, John kleis and Cavanaush &
Cnrrier intend to rebuild shortly. The
losses are beginning to be adjusted by
the various insurance companies.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

1t Is Thought That Peterson Did Not
Commit Suicide.
Yankton, s. d., Dec. 2S.-The body
Of a. w. Peterson, the defaulting coun-
ty treasurer who was drowned ut St.
Louis last week. arrived here yester-
day and was escorted to the family
residence,by delegations from the Odd
Fellows. knights of Pythias and An
cient Order Of United Workmen. The
theory of suicide is discredited by
many here. as the circumstances under
which the body was found lead them
to believe there was foul play.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
T,xo 1ndtan. Bcaten.

Wilmot, S. D., Dec. %. John and
Ed Isaacs are charged with having
assaulted Peter Wacheduta and Mich
ael Duggan. two other Indians, Mt a
house in Long Hollow township. Both
were badly beaten and choked into in
sensibility. Wacheduta, who was left
for dead, is still alive, but his death is
expected at any moment. The two
isaacs were captured ut Browns Val
lev. Mimi. Liquor is said to have been
at the bottom of the trouble.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
nricl,t Licl,t Goes OUT.

La Crosse, Wis. Dec. %. - Seneca
Truesdell. one Of the oldest newspaper
men in the Northwest, died in this
city last night of complications that
resulted in dropsy. For many years
he was connected in various capaci-
ties with the Pioneer Press in St.
Paul. Previous to that time he worked
in st. Louis and San Francisco. His
first daily newspaper experience was
on the Tn Crosse Chronicle. He was
born in. Gencsce, n. u. and was fifty
years DID,. -
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
LETT PULPIT TO CHASE A THIEF.
Wisconsin PASTORS Dramatic Inter-
ruption of Christmas Service.

WiscOnsin Pastors Dramatic Inter-
ruption of Christmas Service.
Marinette, Wis, Dec. %. = DIR.
Schepeler, pastor Of st. Paul's Episco-
pal church, interrupted his Christmas
service long enough to give chase to a
sneak thief who was carrying off a
number of holiday gifts from the par
sonage. The preacher while Mt the
altar saw the thief leaving the premi-
ses of the parsonage with Il lot of stuff
under his overcoat. Seeing the robber
he gave chase, caught the fellow, and
after u tussle turned him over to the
police and then returned and finished
divine services.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
BULLET IN HIS HEAD.

Worry Over Street Railway Ortli-
nance Drives n Milwaukee Alder
man to Suicide.
Milwaukee. Dec. %. - AID. George
Hill of the First ward committed su-
icde by shooting himself through the
head. Worry over the street railway
ordinance is said to be the cause for
the act. Hill was a Democrat and
supported the ordinance. He was
thirty-two years old and married.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Muriier In North Dakota.

Williston. n. D., Dec. %. = a man
named Charley Curtis shot and killed
a man known here as Billy White.
White had b~en drinking and accused
Curtis Of robbing him of $1.5O in cash
aud threatened to kill him. He struck
Curtis glancing blow on the side OF
the forehead. whercupon Curtis drew
q revolver and fired. Curtis gave hinr-
self up.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Orsanised by Pettlsire,,.

Sioux Falls. 5. D.. Dec. 20. - Under
the direction of Senator Il. f. Petit
grew about 200 fuSionistS met last
night in Germania hall and organized
an American league as a protest
against imperialism. militarism and
control of all Industrial institutions
and the government itself by organized
caDital,"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
NO SHOW INDIANS.
buffalo Bill and Others Wild Over
the Recent PrOhibitivc Order

Washington, Dec. :O.-Since the re-
cont announcement of the now policy
OF tho interior department, discontin-
uing wild Indian exhibitions. the de-
partmcnt has been deluged with both
written and oral inquiries. Col. w. T..
Cody has protested that the action will
nearly ruin his business. \ large
number of letters on the subject. most
" indorsing the departments attitude.
have come by mail. Commissioner
Jones said there would be no change
in the departments policy, and that
he was convinced the exhibitions have
II dcnorallzing tendency and retard
indian progress.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
One Hunter Shoot. Another.

Waseca, Mimi. Dec. 3O-Albert FL
ton. a, farmer aged twenty-five, was
fatally shot while rabbit hunting
near here. He was hunting with a
ncighbor named Ziesmer, whose gun
was accidentally discharged. the
charge entering the right side of Elton
and lodging in his lung. He is ex-
Dected to die.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Half "a Bridge Better Than None,

Winona. Mimi. Dec. 80. - The city
will build bridge from the shore of
the river to the solid ice in the channel
for the Wisconsin farmers, and allow
them to use it free. The ice along the
city front is always unsafe and a
bridge is necessary. Heretofore pri-
vate parties have built the bridge and
charged roll, giving much dissatisfac-
ton to the farmers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
PASSENGERS INJURED
,Ey n Rock Blast on the Line Of the
- Duluth &. Iron RiYer.

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 3O.-Some work
men engaged at blasting rock on the
line of the Duluth & Iron Range road
came near demolishing Il passenger
train. The nortl-bound train was
almost due VIXEN the blast was ready
to bG set off under II big rock near the
track. y man was sent back to flag
the train, but he was not seen in time
by the engineer and the train came on
ut full speed. The blast went off as
the rear coach was posing, and fly
ing stone was hurled through, the side
and top of the coach. Several passen-
gers were injured. also Conductor G..
w. Cornell, who is now in the hospital
at Soudan.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
52@Qpg OF dbe D0rGbQp@SG
SOLD TO A SYNDICATE.
Old Emerald and Virginia Mines
Change Hands.

+ Lead, s. D.. Dec. o3.-The Old EN-
terald and Virginia mines. located inn
mediately south of the rich Hidden
Fortune mine. which made Otto
Grantz rich this fall, were yesterday
sold to Il Colorado syndicate whose
chief representative lives in Colorado
Springs. A shaft is to be at once sunk
400 feet. The ground is close to this
city. The price paid and tho names of
the purchasers are kept secret for the
present. The Golden Reward Mining
Company of .Deadwood has appropri-
atcd $GO.0OO for the erection of gold
and copper refinery. The company has
purchased the Kildonan chlorination
works near Deadwood.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Meets Next in Minneapolis.

Des AIoines. Iowa, Dec. so. - The
Western Surgical and genealogical
association. comprising the States Of
Illinois. Wisconsin. Minnesota. Mis-
souri,. Indiana. Iowa and Kansas,
elected G. Beverly Campbell of St.
Joseph Mo-, president; DR.. Moor Of
Minneapolis was elected a member Of
the executive board. The next meet
ing will be held in Minneapolis in 1900
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Extenling Its sy.tc,n.

Huron, S. d.. Dec. 20. = II tho pro.
posed plans of the Western Union Tel
egraph company materializcs. Huron
will soon he included in the list Of
towns comprising one of the districts
in the new system. Manager Grain
has been advised that the American
District Telegraph company will soon
establish it's system in Il number of
cities in this state. 1t is thought the
system will be in operation within Il
few weeks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
GAS EXPLOSION.
Buildings Wrecked and Several Fer
sons Injured.

Great Falls, Mont. Dec. %. - An
acetylcne gas explosion at Havre
wrecked the saloon of Charles Howell.
blowing side out of the building and
iniuriny a number of other business
houses. Charles Cowan. bartender,
was terribly injured. Charles Lane
was severely burned. Two unknown
men were burned about the face. Lane
was recbarging the tank when the cx-
plosion took place. the gas igniting
from lighted jet near by. Fire broke
out in the Howell building and those
adjoining. but was eXtinguished be-
fore much damage was done.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05

Marinette, Wis. Dec 3O.-Contined
in the Marnette county Jail are three
alleged safe-blowers. john Edwards,
J: L. Murphy and Thomas Evans. 1t
is thought they opered at least dozen
safes in Oconto. Menominee and sew
eral small towns north of here. secur.
ing several thousand dollars and val
uables.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Young Reds Go to College.

Chamberlain. S. d.. Dec 3O.-Dr. c..
y. Eastman. the fllll-b,ood Indian who
married ELAINE Goodale, an educated
white woman and well known in many
parts of the country. now i'll the Car
Isle. Pa. Indian school. was ut Crow
Creek Indian agency the past week.
He has returned to Carlisle. taking ten
Of the young Crow Creek Indians with
him. DR.. and Mrs Eastman at one
time lived in ST. Paul, where he prac-
ticcd his profession.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Family Quarrel Ends Fatally.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 3O-A. J. Bayles.
a farmer near Mckinley. was shot
and killed by Charles Thomas. Bayles.
sixty-fivc years old, married Thomas
.twelve-year-old daughter against the
fathers wishes. Family quarrels
have been frequent since. Thomas
was arrested.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Alleged Gopher Tail s.slndler..

Minor, N. D., Dec. 70. The Sar-
gent county grand jury indicted forty.
three men charged with conspiracy in
the gopher. tail swindle there. Some
are charged with forging the orders
and signing the name of the county
clerk. 1t is said that several of the
men indicted have left the country
rather than stand trial.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Killed bx nm Enufnc.

Yankton, s. d.. Dec. 3O.-Miss Anna
Johnson. n Young woman living with
relatives in the outskirts of the city.
was run down and instantly killed
by an engine on the Milwaukee. The
young woman was very deaf and it is
supposed she did not hear the engine.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Surgeons Meet

Des AIOines. Iowa. Dec. 30 The
Western Surgical and genealogical
society began its annual session here
yesterday. About 1870 members from
all over the Middle Western states are
in attendance.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
nurrlnr. Tnke q .Chn1y.,

Fisher. Mimi, Dec. %. = Burglars
broke into and looted the stores of
Guntler Krestuc, Sam Lorrison and
Merrill, rofte & Co., and secured in all
about $50 in cash and twelve pounds
Of tobacco. There is no clue.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
ENFORCING THE LAW.
ntc board of Pharmacy Secures n
CnMvfctiOm.

State board of Pharmacy Secures n
Conviction.
Winora. Mimi. Dec. 29.-Gcorge w.
Douglas. Il druggist here, who was ar.
rested last week OH evidence furnished
by representative of the state board
of pharmacy. for selling drugs without
q license. was sentenced by Judge
Tawncy to pay fine of $50 or so to
Jail for ten days. The outcome of
this case was being watched for with
interest by the board. and it is under
stood that the board will now vigor-
ously prosecute violations OF the law
in other cities.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
IMMENSE AvALANCII.
Sweeps Down the Mountain Nenr
Glacier. ID. c..

SWcep3 DOWN the M6UMtafm Ne1t
Glacier. ID. G.
Victoria. r. c.. Dec. 2S. - The tele-
graph operator at Glacier, in the Rocky
mountains, reports that an immense
avalanche has swept down the noun
tain near there. covering $50 feet of
track and taking down Il number OF
telegraph poles, so that the wires are
interrupted. Trees twelve inches thick
were observed in the slide. and it is
not yet known what else may be COW
cred by the slide or what is the condi-
ton of the track. The slide covers the
track to IL depth of from five to twenty
feet.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Cla.. Of Nine Take the Veil.

Aberdeen. s. D.. Dec. 30-Nine young
ladies WHO came from Ireland last
summer with Mother Joseph, of Pre-
sentation academy. and who have been
novitiates since that time. took the
veil at the convent. Mother Joseph
was reelected superioress.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
un.urauce slcn Orsa MIC.

Fargo. n. d.. Dec. 29.-Fire insur-
ance writer's of the state effected n
permanent organization here ycster-
day. Thomas Baker. IT,. of Fargo,
was chosen president: W. 4. Gordon.
Grant Forks. secretary: A. Hillyard,
Dickinson. treasurer. and State Treas
urer Driscoll. chairman of the eXecn.
tive comm ittec. The first annual meet
ing will be held i'll May.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
HIS LIFE SAVED.

hut Private Scarborough Will Serve
Twenty Years imprisonment.
Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. %. - William
Scarborough of this city. a private of
Company B, Third United States in
fantry. who was tried by military
court in the Philippines on serious
charge and sentenced to death. has
been saved from execution by Presi-
dent Mckinley. The president has
committed his sentence to dishonorable
discharge and twenty years imprison-
mcnt. Scarborough is little more than
a boy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Guaranteed.

Melbourne, Victoria, Dec. 3O.-A pas
senger, who arrived here from Nou-
mea, New Caledonia, where the plague
is raging, has been quarantined. ana
eight others have been placed under
surveillance.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Fears Removed.

Harbor Beach. Mich, Dec. ,28.-The
beats John r. Igor. City Of Rome and
Columbia, fears for the safety of which
have been felt, arrived here safely and
cleared ut o'clock yesterday after
Econ.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Inrmer Rol,I,cd.

Flandrau. S. D., Dec. pa farmer
named Gudda, living near Coleman,
was held up and robbed of $40. 1t is
believed the work was done by the
same fellows who robbed Bolie's store
a little over year ago.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
BURNING PRAIRIE.
Serious and Unusual Winter Expert
cnce for South Dakota.

cnSe for south Dakota.
Aberdeen, $. d.. Dec. 27.-Durin d
high northwest wind Il prairie fire was
started east Of Eureka and swept over
the country. causing great destruction
OF hay and grass on ranges. No re
ports from the burned district have
been received, but many farmers must
have been entirely burned out. The
fire was the most extensive for years.
embracing Il tract several miles long
and five miles wide. Great anxiety is
felt for the safety of people in the path
of the fire as the wind was blowing Il
Gale
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
Charged with Highway Robbery.

Sioux City. Iowa, Dec. 80. John
Conway and Robert Raymond were
arrested here and held under $1,000
bonds to answer to charges Of high
way robbery. 1t is claimed that they
have been entering restaurants and
holding UP clerks and customers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
I1.ed Cnsolinc 10 start q Fire.

Albert Lea, Mimi, Dec. 20.-Chief Of
Police Sullivan was severely burned
by accidentally using gasoline to
kinlle a fire in the kitchen stove. The
can exploded and Mr.. Sullivan re-
sccivctl serious wounds.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
RANK OF MoNslGNoR.
Invcstiturc Services Conducted by
Archbishop Ireland.

NrCNU1NNOU ITCl1AHU.
Duluth, Mimi. Dec. 29.-The cIabor-
ate programme that eleyatcs Father
Buh TO the rank of monsignor in the
Catholic hierarchy took place at the
cathedral. There was n large attend
ance of priests. led by Archbishop Ire
land and Bishop James McGolrick of
this diocese. The impressive investi-
turc services were led by the arch
bishop, and an elaborate musical pro-
gramine was given. The cathedral
was crowded.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
prixoncra Also Jollificat

Fessc,lden. n. D.. Dec. %. - There
was IL jolitication in Fessendent last
night. after, which it was found that
the prisoners had all taken leg bail
from the county Jail.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
In Custody.

Montreal, Dec. so. j. j. Herbert.
the missing teller CT the failed Vile
Marie bank, has been arrested in this,
city.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-01-05
I'm DEADLY EARNEST
DoEl,s SHOW EVIDENCE OF I'M
= PROVED SOLDERING.

British No Longer Fighting . Foe
Who&Relies Upon GucrriIla Tao
tics, but Has to Deal with what
Is Rapidly Becoming a Disci-
plined Army-Immense Strength
of Doer Rssitions Around Colenso
Report of Treaty whereby
ENGLAND Get. Control of Delagoa
hay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

cnsrnrcaI or pathological, Of any substance,
such investigation shall be made at the
laboratory forthwith, without charge to
the State. and the expert making such in
vestigation shall submit the results OF his
work TO the states attorney at whose re-
quest It is done and shall attend court
as a witness at any place in the State
when required to do so by subpoena and
submit In court the results Of his invesh-
cations, and shall be paid as such witness
summoned by the State
Section s. The sum OF two thousand dol
lars Is hereby appropriated for the pur-
pose of procuring the additional necessary
apparatus, utensils and Instruments for
the equipment of such laboratory; and the
sum Of ten thousand dollars is hereby ap-
proprlated annually to pay the salaries.
procure the necessary supplies, and to
meet the other necessary expenses OF said
laboratory, and to pay the expenses OF
conducting the school Of instruction tor
health officers and the expense OF issuing
the periodical, which sum, or such por-
tion Of il as they shall deem necessary,
shall be expended under the supervision
of the state Board of Health, The total
annual expense of maintaining said labor
atory shall not exceed the sum of ten
thousand dollars
Section 6. No lis Of the Acts Of 1895
entitled IAN act relating TO public health"
is hereby repealed
Section Z. This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved November Is, 1900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
NUMBER 90
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LABORA-
TORY OF HYGIENE AND REPEAL
ING NO. 116 OF THE ACTS OF 1895.

It is hereby enacted by the General As
geEnbly of the State Of Vermont;
Section /. The State Board Of Health Is
authorized to establish and equip with the
proper and necessary apparatus, utensils
and instruments, laboratory of hygiene,
for the chemical and archaeological ex-
animation of water supplies, milk and all
food products, and the examination Of
cases and suspected cases of diphtheria
typhoid fever, tuberculosis, malaria and
other Infectious and contagious diseases
and may conduct q school of instruction
for health officers Of the State, at least
once year, at such time and place as
they shall direct. They may, at their dis
erection, issue a periodical, the object of
which shall be to publish the results Of
the work done at the laboratory, and also
the latest approved methods for the pro-
lection OF the public health, said publ
cation to DO furnished free to all health
officers Of the State.
Section q The State Board OF Health
shall appoint, and may remove in their
discretion a director of such laboratory
who shall keep a record OF all specimens
sent to him for examination by the resi-
dents Of the State, and examine these
specimens without unnecessary delay He
,shall biennially, before the first day OF
January make a fun report to the state
Board OF Health OF all matters pertaining
to the laboratory, and shall make such
other and special reports as the State
Board may direct. The director of the
laboratory. with the approval Of the state
Board Of Health, may appoint such assist
ants as may be required.
Section 3. The annual salary Of the d.
rector shall not exceed three thousand
dollars, the combined annual salaries of
the 1rst and second assistants shall not
exceed twenty-seven hundred dollars,
which salaries shall be fixed by the State
Board OF Health.
Section 4. The use Of the laboratory,
and all Investigations mentioned in this
act therein made, shall be free to the peo-
pie of this State And whenever the
States attorney Of any county, on the or
der Of judge OF the supreme court, shall
request for use in any criminal case pend
ing In his oflos, an axpart investigation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

NUMBER o.

AN ACT AMtlN DING SECTIONS 1853,
1872, 1880 1854 AND 1855 OF THE YER
MONT STATUTES RELATING TO
THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
1t is hereby enacted by the General AS
sembly Of the State OF Vermont:
Section L Section 1859 of the Vermont
Statutes is hereby amended so as to read
as follows:
Section 1862 The board shall organize by
electing one Of its members president. and
shall appoint a secretary, and determine
the compensation he shall receive He
shall be a reputable practicing physician
of this State and shall hold office until the
appointment OF his successor. and shall be
the executive officer OF the board.
Section 2, Section t572 Of the Vermont
Statutes is hereby amended so as to read
as follows:
Section 4572. Each member except the
secretary shall receive four dollars per
day and actual expenses while In dis
charge of his official duties, but the whole
expenses of the board. including the sec
rotary, for services and expenses. shall not
exceed seven thousand dollars for any BIZ
ennial term
Section 8. Section 1850 of tho Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

anniversary - vie AFRO W oEausuatiou
satisfy said board 81 ceneors that they
ere qualified 70 practice the branches mem
honed IN said diploma
Section q Each applicant for such ex-
animation shall pay to said board OF cen
gors the sum OF Ave dollars.
Section g. All acts or parts of acts In
uonsietena herewith are hereby repealed.
Section T. This act shall take effect from
tts passage
Approved November q, 1900.