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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
BULLER ADVANCES,
Continues to Press Forward Into
the Transvaal.

London, June %. - Gen. Butler is
pressing his advance. On Wednesday
lie followed the johannesburg railway
to Paarde Kop. thirty-one miles from
st. ALdiston. Three hundred Beers,
singly or in small parties, have sur
rendered. The war office has issued a
list of casualties in engagements
around Hebron, previously undis-
closed. Lord Roberts has adopted the
Transvaal mining regulations for mill
tary administer ton.
Posted by Beers.
A dispatch from Lourenzo Marques
says: 'The Beers have prepared and
posted at every corner the following:
"'Machadodorp. June 1S-I'he Paris
exposition has closed and France has
declared war against England. Fifty
miles Of railway have been destroyed
in the Free State and 5000 British
have surrendered
Five miles of telegraph between
Koomatipoort and Koop Maiden are
down and native runners traverse the
distance. The Beers continue to as
sert that they have had
Successes East of Pretoria.
The Colonial office publishes noti-
fication by the military government
ut Johannesburg of the atoppage of a
check for 100000 drawn for the
French bank in South Africa upon
the National Bank of the South Afri-
can Republic, and warning all per-
sons against dealing in the check as
the funds Of the National bank are the
property of her majesty's government.
The Transvaal government, according
to the Lourenzo Marques correspond
ent Of the Times, is reduced to severe
financial straits and is endeavoring to
meet the emergency with treasury
bills, but the people refuse to accept
them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
ROOSEVELT WILL nor RESIGN.
He will serve Out HI. Term

/! GOvernOr.A Il. II.
New York, June 24.-B. b. Odell, Jr.,
chairman Of the Republican state com.
mittee, had his attention directed yes
terGay to the statement of an ardent
partisan of Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff that
Gov. Roosevelt would probably resign,
making way for Mr.. Woodruff in the
executive office, the expected result be-
ing the nomination Of Mr.. Woodruff
for governor. Mr.. Odell said Gov.
Roosevelt will not resign. He will
serve out his term as governor. Cleve-
land did the same after he was nom.
irated for president. There is no rea-
son why he should resign.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
. walter Mccrea Ha. Lockjaw.

Anoka, Mimi, June 23.-Walter Nc
Crea,. the fourteen-year-old boy acct.
dentally shot at Round lake with
rifle found there, supposed to have
been one gun used in the Wise muir.
der, is not anywhere near we'll. Lock-
jaw has developed and his condition
is extremely critical. He is bright
young man of. splendid character. His
injuries at first were looked upon as
merely painful.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
: WISCONSIN TOWN scoRcHED.

Entire Business Portion of Middle
town Wiped Out.
Madison, Wis, June 21.-The entire
business section of Middletown. eight
miles west of here, was wiped out by
fire last night Loss estimated at
nearly $15O,OOO; insurance from $75.-
900 to 100000. The village was prac-
tically without fire protection and the
Madison department. was called upon
for assistance.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
E1opers Cannot Be Found.

Belmond, Iowa, June 2O-The school
boy and girl who eloped from here
June 8 have eluded the officers and
are still missing. They were traced to
Stratford, where they stopped at ho-
tel and left without paying their bill.
The young couple is driving Il livery
rig valued ut $500.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Killed in the Philippines.

WiLona, Mimi, June 23.-The news
was received in this city yesterday Of
the death in the Philippines of Clar-
ence f. Miller of this city. Mr.. Miller
was the first sergeant in Company B.
Forty-ffth infantry, and was killed
in an engagement with the insurgents.
His parents live in this city. He was
a young man, very popular with all
who knew him.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
silks. BIG snow.
u ID Forn,ally 1n.iuE urated at st.

~. n
SS st. Paul, June 20. Thousands OF
marching men paraded through the
principal sereets down town yesterday
afternoon to formally inaugurate the
Elks fair and carnival and begin the
two weeks Of amusement and pleasure
TINT will last till the close Of June.
Perhaps the most numerous portion of
the procession was made up Of the
marching members Of secret societies.
Most of the marchers were from ST.
Paul, but there were hundreds that
came from other places. Chief among
these We're the Minneapolis Elks and
other Elk societies from other neigh
boring cities. The commercial trav-
elers represented the whole state and
the Dakotas,. for they had come down
from their annual convention at Du-
luth to join the procession in a body.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
MINNESOTA BANKERS.
They Meet in Annual Session At
WinOna.

They Meet in Annual Session At
WinOna.
Winona, Mimi, June 21.-The annu-
al convention Of the Minnesota Bank
ers' association opened in this city.
1t was called to order ut 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon by President Crane.
Rev. l.. L. West Of this city offered
prayer. Capt. S. r. Van SAINT was
next introduced and delivered a brief
address of welcome in behalf of the
citizens of the city. The annual adj
dress of President A. A. Crane Of Min
neapelis was quite lengthy and was
heard with much interest. J. H. Eek
els. former controller of the currency,
delivered an address on ''The Business
outlook"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Brakeman killed

La Crosse, Wis, June 23.-Leonard
Graham, Milwaukee road brake
man, was killed and badly mangled.
He was new man in this section and
made his headquarters at Portage. No
one saw the accident, but it is proba-
BILE that he was hanging on the side
Of the car and struck against a via
duct
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Shot bx a Woman.

Green Bay, Wis, June 20. - G.. A.
Smith Of Milwaukee, fireman on the
Northwestern road, was shot and per-
haps fatally wounded at Maple Grove
a few miles north of Seymour. The
shooting was done by woman who
claims to be Smiths wife. Two shots
We're fired, one entering the left lung
Domestic trouble is said to be the
cause.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
LOGGERs NEED RAIN.
Mills Must Close for Want of Logs
Rivers Too Low.

Ely, MIMI, June p. - The Knox
Lumber company. which annually
saws 22,O0O,0OO feet of lumber, and
employs about 800 men, will be COM
PEELED to shut down unless 4 heavy fall
of rain visits this locality soon. AL
ready the night shift has been taken
off, and yet there is but little more
than a months work for the balance
Of the Men. The company claims to
have fully 9O,OOO.OOO feet of logs in the
Sagawa lake, not more than twenty
five or thirty miles away, but on ac.
count of the low water is unable to
float them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Affected by Child. Death.

Delano. Mimi. June. 24.-N1rs. Conner
was examined by the judge of probate
and sent to the asylum at Fergus Falls
for treatment. The case is a sad one.
A short time ago her little child was
taken sick and died. and since then she
has grown worse, until it was found
necessary to take her away She con-
tinually screams and calls for her child
and hopes it may be returned to her.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Lfgntning strike. a chu,ch.

Richland Center, Wis, June q. -
During a severe thunder storm at Gill
lingham, eight miles north. lightning
struck the United Brethren church
during services. Lewis Peckham was
instantly killed. Julian Hart and s.
Foley were rendered unconscious and
the entire congregation shocked. The
building was wrecked.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
STOCKHOLDERS PAY UP.

Compelled to Make Up Banks Short
age to Depositors.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, June 2O.-M. G.. jeff
ries, of the law firm of Methers, jeff
ries & Meat, went to Edgerton yester-
day to pay over to L. III. Towne, re-
ceiver of the defunct Bank of Edger.
ton the sum Of $4,000, the amount
fixed by the court to cover the liabili-
ties of the depositors. Dividends
amounting to 80 per cent have already
been paid, and when the depositors re-
ceive this additional amount they will,
have received so per cent on their
IclaiMS.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
LiEhtninE ana Hail.

Sioux City, Iowa, June % Clarence
Whistler, aged twelve. was killed by
lightning. Three horses were killed
and several buildings damaged by
bolts, The storm was accompanied By
hall. .ss, ,#.s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
MINNESOTA popUL1sTs.
State Convention Called to Meet
Sent. q.

Sept. @.
st. Paul, June 21-The Populist state
central committee met at the Claren-
don hotel yesterday afternoon and de-
cided to call the state nominating con-
vention on Sept. 6. 1t will be held i'll
either st. Paul or Minneapolis, the
more exact location to be determined
by Chairman Clark. The basis of APP
portionn ent was fixed at one delegate
for each 100 votes cast for S. NJ. Owen
for governor in 1884, the last election
when the Populists acted independent
ly'of the Democrats, and two delegates
at large for each county. This makes
a convention Of between 800 and 900
delegates.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Htxh schooI Banouet

/ Ellsworth, Wis. June 20.-The fifth
annual banquet of the Ellsworth High
School Alumni association was held at
the Hotel Lane Saturday night. Gov
ers were laid for seventy and very
elaborate viands were served. A lit
erary and musical programme was rem
dered at the close.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Cronke Got the Decision.

Des Moines, Iowa, June 2O.-Eddie
Croake Of Clinton, Iowa, last night
whipped Johnny Graham Of Des
Moines' in the tenth round Of what
was to have been a twenty-tive-round
go. The bout between Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien and Jim Adams was de-
clared no contest after five rounds of
fouling and wrestling.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Territorial Pioneer.

Taft. one of the most prominent farm
ers of this county. died at Lake Elmo
sanitarium. He was about seventy
five years old and had lived here since
the territorial days. He represented
this county in the legislature.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
DESPERATE DUEL TO DEATH.

Rumors Connected Sanders Name
with Deans Wife and Both VIII
Die. III.
Huntsville. Ala, June "a. - E. E.
Dean and David n. Sanders engaged
In a desperate street duel. Sanders
was shot twice in the stomach and
once In the leg. Dean was shot in the
back and left breast. Both will die.
The shooting was the outcome Of ru-
mors concerning the pane Of Sanders
with Deans wife.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Brakeman Killed.

Ely, Mimi, June 20. = Otis Willig-
mann, brakeman on the logging road
here. was run over and Instantly
killed. His body was shipped to his
widowed mother. The accident oc-,
CURED while Willigmann was attempt
ing to reach a brake from a load of
logs piled on fiat car. His body was
badly mutilated.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
ELEVATORS BURN.

Minneapolis Firm Lose. a Building
at Wentworth. S. ID.
Wentworth. S. D.. June 24-McCaull.
Webster & Co.'S and Charles Rippe's
elevators and coal sheds burned last
night. Two thousand bushels of grain
and sixty tons of coal We're also de-
stroyed. The origin Of the fire is un-
known: partly insured.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
In.tructed for Rryan.

Austin. Tex, June 23.-The Texas
State Democratic convention adopted
an anti-expansion platform after a
prolonged contest. The instructions
issued to the Kansas City delegation
are to support w. j. Bryan. The
platform is in favor of laws to pro-
hibit trusts; favors construction Of the
Nicaraguan canal, and insists that the
Chicago platform be reafirmed in its
entirety. III
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
JOHNSON FREE.

Discharged From Custody Because
of Lack of Evidence.
Anola, Mimi, June 2O.-Ben John
son, who was arrested June 9 for the
murder of the Wise. family, was
brought before the municipal court
Yesterday and dismissed on motion OF
County Attorney Hammers, there not
being sufficient evidence TO convict.
Johnson was congratulated by his
friends,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
ReGs' Of M5d' tt0r1z5Q,eS1
ANOTHER SUSPECT RELEASED.
John Donahue Found to Know Moth
h "a Ing of theNWise Murder.

& Ing of theSWise Murder.
Anoka, Mimi, June 81. - Yesterday
afternoon between and 5 O'clock
John Donahue, the man who was
brought to Anolka from the Minneapo-
lis jail, was given his liberty. i Any re.
port that he had made a confession is
absolutely false. Ddnahue was an
enigma, and it is believed that he is
not Just right mentally. All day he
was in the sweat bcx, and although
pressed hard refused to give up any
thing. Finally the officers realized he
knew nothing about the Wise murder,
and his release followed. Sheriff Mer-
riil Is working on clues that will un-
1oubtedly prove to be right.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
Minnesota Counties Name Delexate
to the state Convention.

to the State C0nventfOn.
st. Paul, June %. Conventions
were held in. all the counties Of the
state yesterday by the Republicans.
Delegates were named for the state
convention. The resolutions in most
of the conventions Endorsed Senator
Nelson for reelection, commended
Senator Davis record in congress and
Endorsed the Mckinley administration.
Delegates were instructed for Van
SAINT Abr governor in the counties of
Houston, Winona, Fillmore, Redwood,
Douglas, Dakota and Washington. In
the other counties the delegates were
uninstructed as to governor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
stopped by Low Water.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, June 2O.-The
Chippewa Lumber and Boom company
are unable to operate their mill here,
water in the Chippewa river being too
low to supply power. This is the first
time such q low stage of water has
been known in years.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
FOURTEEN NEGROES DROWNED.

Were on the Way to Church and
. Their Boat Capsixed d
! Raleigh, N. c., June 24.-News has
struck by a squall. their boat. capsized
and all drowned. No bodies have been
recovered.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
United German Singers.

st. Paul. June %. - The twentieth
annual festival of the United German
Singers of Minnesota and Wisconsin
opened at Mozart hall last evening
with about 800 delegates present.
Ten societies are represented by their
singing classes. ranging from twenty
to forty voices each.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
In. Il, /. Nick Of Time.

Madison, s. D.. June "a fifteen
hour rain has visited this section Just
In the nick OF time and will make grain
at least q good half crop. Corn is do
ing finely and feed TOR stock win now
be plenty. u. Il.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
killed In a Runaway.

+ Sioux City, Iowa, June 2O.-Anthon
Kaufsee, packinghouse employee, was
killed In a runaway here. He was
thrown out Of a 'carriage, breaking his
neck. He was a member Of 500 camp.
Modern WOodmen.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29

Winnipeg. June %. - George. Mode.
land was drowned at Rat Portage. He
was son of the jailor at Bantford.
Ont. Alex Turner. raEcher, Of Glei-
chen, was drowned In Bow river.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
BRYAN AND TowNE.
They Fish in Knwagusagn Lake
With Indifferent Success.

Minocqua, Wis. June 20. - w. J..
Bryan and party spent yesterday
morning on Kawagusaga lake fishing.
Master Bryan proved the champion
fisherman, and, in fact, If it had not
been for his skill the party would have
returned with very few fish. Charles
A. Town succeeded in capturing a
good sized bass. Mr.. Towne left on
the 2:50 train for his home in. Duluth,
and at 4 p. nj. the entire party again
sailed forth in quest Of the gamy
Muskellunge. Col. Bryan took large
amount of reading matter along in
case the fish were not biting we'll. The
railroads will run excursion trains for
to-night's big meeting at which Mr..
Bryan will speak.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
NATIONAL GUARD CAMP.
Second Regiment In Quarter. Mt
% Lakeview.

Lakeview.
Lake, City, Mimi, June %. - The
Second regiment. Minnesota national
guard, under command of Col. Joseph
BoEletter, arrived at Lakeview yester-
day for their annual camp of instruc-
ton. The regiment has total
strength Of about 400 men, each of the
nine companies averaging forty-five
members. Dress parade at Z o'clock
last evening. followed by guard mount
were the only drills attempted, but by
to-day the men will be thoroughly set
tied in camp and thereafter the daily
routine will be strictly observed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Convicts Break JAN.

Coleman, Tex, June @. William T.
Taylor, under death sentence for train
robbery and murder; Noah Willerson,
under life sentence for murder, and
three other conyicts escaped from jail
here. There is no trace Of them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Up. G. q. Convention,

Albert Lea, Mimi, June 21.-Yester-
day morning the state convention of
the Y. p. C. u. was begun, Miss Sybil
Koontz Of this city delivering the ad-
dress Of welcome, the response being
by Rev. 4. Ward Brigham of Roches
ter, MINI.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Paulson,s story Disputed.

Durand, Wis, June 21.-The exam
ination Of Erick Paulson, charged with
the murder of Mary Seldom Of Pepin,
Wis. June Is, 1898, brought out some
startling evidence. The story of Paul
son as to his whereabouts on June 16.
1898, was proved untrue in every de-
tail.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
LuMBERMEN IN CONFERENCE.
Will Adopt a Uniform System of
Grading and Handling.

Ashland, Wis.,. June 24.-Fifty lum-
bermen from Duluth. West Superior.
Ashland. Washburn and Bayfield,, met
conditions and to adopt some uniform
system Of grading and handling lun-
ber The question Of prices may not
cut any material figure. The millions
of feet Of logs tied up on streams by
dry weather and it's effects upon the
output is one subject of discussion.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
! Recruits for Philippines.

Columbus, Ohio, June %. At the:
United States garrison here It Isl ex-
$pected to have 600 recruits by July 1,
designed for servicein the Philippines.
The work Of recruiting is highly salts
factory to the officers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Died Of Locki.w

Aroka, Mimi, June 24.-walter Nc
Crea, the lad accidentally shot by his
brother with the gun found in Round
lake and supposedly the one used In
numbering the Wise family, died Of
lockjaw yesterday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Dragged by. Hor.es-win Die.

Clear Lake, Iowa, June 2O-The team
Of Abraham Frazer, Hebrew rag
peddler, ran away and threw Frazer
to the ground. He retained hold Of
the reins and was dragged some dis
lance. When picked up it was found
that the base of his skull was frac-
tured. He cannot live.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Charged with Grand Larcen,

Charged With Grand Larceny.
Sioux Falls, S. D., June 24.-Charles
Conklin Of Hurley was arrested on
the charge of grand larceny, he being
accused Of stealing bicycle. upon
which he was trying to get out of the
country
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
General Da,nent I'm Charre:

90 General O4nent In Charges.
Owatonna, Mimi. June 20. - The
postoffice changed hands, Gen. James
M. Diment assuming charge. George
d., Holden, ex-register Of deeds, has
been appointed assistant postmaster.
Free delivery, for which examinations
for carriers were recently held, will be
inaugurated July /.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Big Elevator burned.

Mondovi, Wis, June 23.-The North
ern Grain company's elevator burned
last night, together with 10000 bush.
els Of wheat, 1000 bushels Of rye and
much oats and barley. Loss about
$4,000; partly insured.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
old Man Gorea by : COW.

Old Man G0Fed by Q Cow.
st. Paul, June q. John Hagman,
1909 Beech street, was badly gored BY,
. COW yesterday morning. DIR. III. o..
Earl thinks the injuries may provo
fatal on account Of the advanced Az
Of the man. III s3 s55 II sj3s3 !Ss
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Indiana and sauaw. Fieht.

Mora, Mimi, June PA lot Of in
toxicated Indians and squaws en-
gagged in fight a short distance from
the village last night, in which sew.
eral were injured.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-06-29
Government Contractor Dead.

Two Harbors. Mimi, June 23.-John
Mitchell, of the contracting firm OF
Powers & Mitchell, building the adj
dition to the government breakwater
here. died suddenly Of heart failure.
He has relatives living at Marquette,
Mich, where his body will be taken
for burial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-21
Funeral Services.

The funeral of Miss Maude Evelyn
Grimes was conducted from the Third
Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock. y large assembage of friends
Of this popular young lady and her father.
Councilman John r. Grimes, paid the last
mark OF respect to the deceased Many
persons were unable to get in the church
edifice at all. and stood without until the
services were over.
The regular burial service of the Pres
byter!an Church was conducted by Rev.
James E, Cook pastor of Hoge Memorial
Church who knew Miss Grimes as a
child. Scores of beautiful floral de-
signs covered the casket, one of the
pretties of which. however, was that sent
by the Windy Point Club. bearing the fol-
owing inscription: Sympathy W. P. c."
The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Harlan
who died Saturday afternoon at the res
;dence of Mr.. A. R. KeFIy. No. 25O5 East
Broad Street. took pace at O'Clock y.
NJ Sunday. from her late home. Rev.
George II. Spooner, OF Trinity Methodist
Church. otficiated. The intsrment was
in lakewood. Miss Harlan was 50 years
oIJ