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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

So far as dining is concerned in Par
is, the prices have not been put up as
much as people expected; indeed, at
the best restaurants it is doubtful if
they have risen at all and Paris today
is an infinitely cheaper place to dine
we'll in than London is. But great
sameness has come over the menu at
all the restaurants. which is owing,
probably, to the multitude of strang-
ers who are in Paris and who expect
certain dishes at French restaurant,
and order those only.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
JUDGE ALMOST BLIND.
For Three Monts Judge Jenkins
Transacts Business Though Nearly

For Three M0nts Judge jenkins
Transacts Business Though Nearly
Sightless.
Milwaukee. Sept. %. = Judge James
G. Jenkins, of the United States cir
cult court, is at present in a darkened
room in St. Josephs hospital in this
city, after an operation performed on
his eyes for cataracts. 1t will not be
known for several days how successful
the operation has been. The surgeons
believe the sight will be restored.
Should the operation fail to give him
the use of his eyes to some degree he
may retire from the bench. Friends
of the judge say he has not as yet
come to any decision. Three months
ago the judge submitted to pre-
liminary operation, and since that time
he has transacted all the business OF
his court, although practically blind.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
EMMA ABBoTTs FATHER.

Application Made for a Guardian for
Him by His Son Frederick.
Milwaukee, Sept 2S.-Application has
been made for the appointment of a
guardian for Seth Abbott, father of
the late Emma Abbott. Mr.. Abbott
was adjudged insane in the Chicago
courts last Friday and his commit
ment ordered to sanitarium at Wau-
watosa. The application for a guard
ian is made by Frederick Abbott, sorl
Of the elder Abbott. Judge Wallber
has fixed the hearing for Oct. %.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
HAS HUNDRED WIVES.

Prince Tovalou of Damomey, AZ
Years Old, Has 1.G10 Descendants.
Paris, Sept. 28.-The most recent ar
rival among the royal guests of the
French government is Prince Tovalou
of Dahomey, who comes to visit the
exposition. According to his own
statement given to the French news
papers, Tovaolu, who is very tall and
yet only forty-three years old. owns
103 wives, not counting the twenty
four who have died. He is the proud
father of 233 living children. Many are
married and many others are still in
their cradles. Counting his sons,
daughters-in-law and grandchildren,
his family numbers 1,019 members.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

It Is a singular fact about Count
rolstoi, the celebrated Russian writer
and socialist. that he possesses an
enormous power of self-deception,
which is not only highly remarkable
hut convenient. It is one Of his favor
.fte tenets that all property is wrong.
and that the holding Of any unneces-
sary property is an even worse crime.
Therefore he has handed over all Of
his property but bare pittance to-
NOT q Lis poorer neighbors or to char
III. a. 70 some socialistic COMMITTEES
Or the eqnalising Of sverything-but
- his vito and children.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

The well-known Spanish painter,
Joaquin Sarolla. has been awarded a
first-class medal in the Paris exposi-
ton. and all those who admire his
works are pleased at his success. The
Medrilenos call Sarolla "the painter
of the sum-" because no one can sur
pass him in those wonderful scenes
of outdoor life painted in full sun
shine, brilliant light everywhere, daz-
cling to the eyes, with heavy shadows
lying where the light cannot pene.
trate.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

The Victoria Cross has been con-
ferred upon Corporal F. Mckay. Cor
don Highlanders, for conspicuous brav-
cry on May 20 during the action on
Crows Nest Hill. near johannesburg.
He repeatedly rushed forward under
a whitening fire at short range to at
tend to wounded comrades. dressing
their wounds while he himself was
without shelter, and in one instance
carrying wounded man from the
open under a heavy fire to the shelter
OF boulder.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

Washington, Sept. 2S-Grave appre-
hension is expressed in official circles
lest Germany is rushing into war with
China. Kaiser Wilhelm has given un-
mistakable evidence Of his purpose not
to bring about a prompt settlement of
the trouble both by his action in so
strongly reinforcing his fleet and army
in the far East and by the proposals
he has submitted to the powers 1t is
said at the department of state that
he attitude of the United States is a
matter of official criticism in Germany.
and it is considered unlikely that the
Berlin government will be willing to
accede to any suggestion this govern
ment may make, unless forced to do
SO by the pressure applied by other
powers. In view of the near prospect
that the United States will enter into
Preliminary Negotiations
with Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang
for peace, sincere regret is expressed
that Germany should find conditions
existing that necessitate further mill
tary operations. Peace has been main
tanned in the southern provinces only
by the positive assurances given by
the powers that the dismemberment of
China is rot contemplated, and that
when peace and order had been re-
stored the troops would be withdrawn.
Should one of the powers recommence
military operations when peace and
order, according to Maj. Gen. Chaffee,
have been restored in Pekin and are
being generally restored throughout
the province of Chill, the authorities
state that the viceroys will not be
disposed to keep the natives in check
and the result
Will BE DISASTROUS
to all foreign interests. Germany has
ordered 10000 men to China, and, I'M
doubtedly understanding that the inn
perial government would refuse to
surrender its subjects to be punished
by foreign powers, Germany proposed
to the powers that as condition prec-
edent to negotiations China be COM
PEELED to deliver up the responsible au-
thors of the outrages. China has an
ticipated such proposal by appoint
ing Prince Tuan president of the privy
council and by rewarding other high
officials in the Boxer movement. The
fact has not been lost on the officials
in Washington that there is a desire
in Germany to complicate the situa-
ton in China, and there are some who
regard conditions in the empire as
foreshadowing a war, which would, of
course, change the present situation
and dissolve the agreement of the
powers to preserve unanimity.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
Money for St. Loui. Fair,

st. Louis, Sept. 2S. - Definite plans
to raise money to complete the s5,OOO-
900 subscription fund of the Louisiana
Purchase Centennial exposition was
decided upon yesterday at a meeting
of the executive, finance, legislative
and legal and charter committees hello
at the Mercantile club. The meeting
was most enthusiastic. 1t was the
first time since the appropriation by
congress Of $5,000,OOO that the commit
tees have met in joint session. Mat
ters of great moment have come since
the last meeting.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
NOVA SCOTIA COAL.

To BE Given a Boom as One Result
of the Pennsylvania Strike.
Montreal, Sept. %. = The Canadian
Pacific railway is about to make the
experiment of hauling Nova Scotia
coal from st. John, N. B., to Montreal
and the west over its line. The pres
ent high price of coal affords tempt
ing prospect for the profitable sale Of
the Nova Scotia product. A contract
has been made with Nova Scotia firm
for the immediate delivery of 5000 tons
of coal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
ATTEMPTED TO SHOOT.

But the StepmOther Shot Wild and
the Stepson Diaarmed Her.
Hamilton, N. D.. Sept. %. - An at
tempted murder was reported from
Carlisle. Mrs. William Riley fired two
shots at her stepson, Myron Riley.
The shots missed but came near hit
ting member Of the tl1reshing crew.
Mr.. Riley disarmed her after strug-
gle, and punished her severely with
a blow on the head, after which he
went to Bathgate and swore out a war;
rant for her.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
COUNT YsEAT CONTEST.

Special Election for Renvflle County
Called for Oct. rs.
Olivia, Mimi, Sept. 2S.-The county
commissioners of Renville county have
just finished the examination Of the
Olivia county seat petition. Their
finding shows that the petition con-
tanned the signatures Of 1916 legal
voters of the county. A special cleo
ton was called for Oct. Is, and the
prospects are good for 4 big vote. But
few objections were made to the petit
ton by the anti-removal faction.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
Murder and Robbery.

New York, Sept. %. - Charles F.
Peck, sixty years old, real estate
dealer whose home is in West Eighty
fourth street, was found dead OH the
sidewalk in West Seventeen street.
Evidence of murder was visible on the
body. When Mr.. Peck left his Office
it was with the intention of going by
an evening train to the Catskills, where
his wife is. He had large sum of
money and handsome gold watch
and chain, all of which were gone
when the body was found.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
A Mxsterious TRAGEDY.

Cincinnati, Sept: 2s.-Mrs. Anna L.
dead in her apartments here yesterday.
She came here week ago, accompa-
MED by man whose whereabouts are
unknown. Some discoloration of the
cheek indicated the use of carbolic
acid, and the cause of death cannot
be determined, except by an autopsy.
Mrs. Gray is said to have been di-
vorced recently. She was handsomely
attired and Wore a quantity of jewel
nv
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
TEA SOARING VERY HIGH.

Russia Is Cut on From the Tea Cara.
vans by War.
San Francisco, Sept. 2S.-The Short
age i'm the Japanese tea crop this
season is estimated by experts here at
100000 pounds, and prices have al
ready advanced from 10 to 25 per cent.
Importers expect large orders from
Russia, which has been cut off from
the tea caravans by the war. The
Tien-tsin caravan route has been one
by which all tea has gone to Russia.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
NEGROES HELD AS SLAVES.
Said to Have Been Kidnapped nm,
COmDelleI tn Work.

Said to Have Been Kidnapped and
Compelled to Work.
Atlanta, Ca, Sept. %. - Charges
have been filed with the prison COM
mission of Georgia by Solicitor J. w.
Edmonson of Brooks county against
the McRee brothers that they have
kidnapped innocent men and women
and made them work under armed
guards for an indefinite time. 1t is
said the practice of the McRee broth
ers has been to set traps for innocent
negroes, and, without trial or legal
proceedings, put them to work. It is
the intention of Solicitor Edmonson to
push the cases.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
King VIII Ahdicate.

Paris. Sept %. = From a source
worthy of confidence" says the Cour-
Ter du Soir. 1--WE learn that the king
Of the Belgians intends to abdicate be-
fore the close of the present Belgian
parliament, in favor Of the prince of
Flanders. King Leopold counts con-
fidently upon the result Of his action
being the sinking of the quarrels of the
rival parties, which would then unite
to observe the conditions Of the new
regime"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
KAISER is WARL|KE
FEAR THAT GERMANY Is RUSHING
INTO WAR WITH CHINA.

Wilhelm Gives Unmistakable Evil
About O Prompt Settlement of the
Trouble - Strongly Reinforcing
East-NIfnistcr COngcr Advised of
=. Replies Made to Germany, Russin
ditions Have an Excellent Effect
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

Sion R. Bostwick, the man who cap
tured Santa Anna during the Mexican
war, is still alive. He lives in San
Saba, Tex, and, although eight-one
years old, is healthy and hardy and
as straight as an arrow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
Horses and Mules for Mnptla

Portland, Or, Sept. 2S.-The trans
port Thyra sailed for Manila yester-
day with 600 horses and mules and a
large cargo of hay and grain. The
Thyra will touch at Hilo, where the
animals will be put ashore for a few
day rest. The steamer Bramar, of
Dodwell G. Co.'s line, arrived yesterday
from Hongkong and Yokohama. She
will return to Manila with a cargo of
government stores as soon as she GAIA
be loaded.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
STEVENSON ACCEPTS.

Becomes Candidate of Populists for
Vice President.
Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 2s-In letter
received yesterday at the, Populist
party notional headquarters Adlai E.
Stevenson accepts the nomination for
the vice presidency rendered him by
that party early this month. MI.
Stevenson's letter reviews the issues Of
the campaign and expresses approval
Of the Populist platform.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
CATHOLIC CLUBS.

Young Mems National Union VIII
4 Form a Federation.
New York. Sept. %. = The Catholic
Young Mems National union in con-
vention decided to form federation
for the purpose Of influencing legisia-
ton and furthering the claims of peo-
pie who embrace the Catholic faith.
Delegates from every prominent club
throughout the country will meet in
New York on Thanksgiving day. l,ov.
20.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

A German surgeon recently cut OF
a patients toe and sewed it to the
stump of a missing forefinger. It
proved very good substitute, and can
be moved by the owner. as an .arti-
fetal finger could not be. 49,,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
Work for Admiral Watson.

Washington. Sept. 2s.-Rear Admiral
John c. Watson. formerly in command
of the naval forces on the Asiatic sta
ton, who arrived recently at New
York on the cruiser Baltimore, was
yesterday assigned to duty as presi-
dent of the naval examining board at
the Washington navy yard. Capt. A..
w. Walker, now on duty at the naval
war college, has also been ordered to
this city for duty as a member of the
naval examining board.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
CONSERVATIVES CERTAIN.
Present Campaign in England
Accusing But Little Interest.

Present Campaign In England Is
Accusing But Little Interest.
London, Sept. %. - Once more Eng
land is in the midst of a political cam
paign. At present the campaign prom
ises to be the least interesting of all.
Herbert Gladstone, the chief Liberal
whip, considers it impossible for his
party to win over the 100 seats neces-
sary for victory. There is practically
no sporting fever" in the contest, and
it is a certainty for the Conservative
party. The the public's recognition Of
this fact is due the apathy with which
the announcement of dissolution was
received
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
FOR THE ARID LANDS.
National Business League Asks "a

National Business LeaRue Asks for
, 45O,OOO.
Chicago, Sept. 2s.-Reasons calling
for an annual appropriation Of $50 600
by congress for the reclamation and
settlement of arid lands In the West
were adopted by the executive cons
mittee Of the National Business league.
The action was based upon report OF
the secretary Of the interior stating
that 7l.000,ooo acres Of land I'm the
western half Of the country, caps BILE
OF supporting at least 80. o0o. 900 peop,s.
can be reclaimed BY irrigation. 4. /!
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
REVOLUTION BREAKS OUT.

Revolt Against President Jiminex i'm
Republic of santO Domingo.
Port au Prince, Haiti, Sept. %. - A
message from Santo Domingo says
that revolution has broken out in
that republic. The revolt against
President Jiminez is led by Henrico
vasquaes. vice president. and Senior
Cacercs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

The late Duke of Edinburgh's life
was insured for 100000, and scarcely
single English insurance company
was without some interest in Prince
Alfred's life.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

Aluminium has just been employed
for the construction of new freproof
curtain to be used in theaters. The
curtain is 60 feet wide by 81 feet high,
is composed of aluminium sheets one
twelfth of an inch thick. and weighs
1000 pounds.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
TO GREET THE SHAH.

Turkiah and Persian Dignitnrles Are
Awaiting His Arrival at Belgrade.
Belgrade, Sept. ga special train
conveying special mission to Turkish
and Persian dignitaries has arrived
here for the purpose of awaiting the
arrival Of the shah Of Persia and ac-
companying him on his journey to
Constantinople.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
sawmfll Burned

Chippewa Falls. Wis. Sept. %. =
Charles Atwood's sawmill at Bloomer
was destroyed by fire. Loss, $1,000: no
insurance. The mill was to have run
two days longer to complete the sea-
soE's cut.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

It is now claimed that the Duke
Of Saxe-Coburg had premonition Of
sudden death. His ideas on the sub
ject went so far that he expressed the
opinion that he would die in a land
outside of England.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

The queen of Spain has announced
that in the event of the marriage of
the princess of the Asturias to Prince
Charles of Bourbon, no dowry will be
asked for from parliament.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
Smallpox in Lumber camp.

SmHlpOX IN LumbeT Camp.
Ashland, Wis, Sept. %. = Another
case of smallpox has developed in
Ashland. There are now three cases
in the pest house. All three cases have
come from widely separated places in
the woods, and there is no doubt that
much smallpox exists among the lum-
Der camps of Wisconsin. The state
board of health has been asked to iso-
late those camps to prevent any more
cases being brought here.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
Prospects of a PuIn Mill.

FrOspects OF Pulp MIL.
Duluth, Mimi, Sept. 28.-Plans for a
pulp mill at this point are being dig
cussed. and there is at least a fair
prospect that they will 60 through.
Buffalo. N. z, men have been in the
city several days working on a propo-
sition to open one here. and they have
met with much encouragement.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
The Hawk Axround.

Montreal Sept. 2s The United States
training ship Hawk. which is on it's
way to Cleveland, ran ashore as it
came out Of the Lachine canal, nine
miles above here. There will be some
trouble in getting her off.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
MAY SETTLE STRIKE
NEGOTIATIONS ARE RAPIDLY NEAR
! ING COMPLETION.

While the Identity Of Those Who
Are Working to Effect . Peaceful
Adjustment IL Not Known, It Il
Openly Admitted That Such En-
deavors Are In Progress - Presi-
dent Mitchell Says That the Mine
Owners Will Offer the Miners an
Increase of Wages-Carlinal Glib
hons for Arbitrator.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
Took an Oyerdo.e of Brom,.,.

Kansas City, Sept. 2S.-Capt. Fred
erick Dent Sharp, u. 8. A., retired
cousin Of Gen. Ulysses Grant. died yes
terday in this city from an overdose
Of bromide, taken for the purpose OF
referring nervousness and pain. Capt.
sha-p was totally blind, and it is sup.
.;cs-c that he had been unable ia
nr".:e.sy gauge the quantity Of thu
drug. s3 Us 5s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

The coloring on the new English
halfpenny stamp consists of a mix
ture of Prussian blue and chrome,
without any lead, arsenic, or other ir-
ritant. The gum is obtained from
starch.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

If there is any truth in the axiom:
1.-THE better the day the better the
deed" then all real-estate transfers
should be made on Sunday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

The government of Queensland, Aus
tralia, has engaged DR.. Maxwell, the
famous sugar expert. of Honolulu, for
five years, at salary of $4,000 year.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

Introduction Of the trolley in the
French Riviera has resulted in injury
to the telephone lines, which are OF
the grounded pattern.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
Postonce :Robbe1.

PostoAce Robbed.
Cozad, Neb.. Sept. pr. 8. Thorn
tons jewelry store and the postofIice
were robbed Of 5000. ]. .3s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05
The powers that believe, money,
ambition and good dinner.
The bread-eating world requires
more than 2,3O0,000,000 bushels Of
wheat every IL months.

The sultan OF Turkey will this sum-
mer celebrate the twenty-fifth ami
versary of his accession to the throne.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-05

hons for Arbitrator,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-09
Cool and MethOdical.

A lawyer who worthily bears dis
tinguished name occupies an old-fash-
Toned mansion on the edge of New
York. His sister, who lives with him,
tells laughable. story, which is re-
ported in Harper's Round Table, illus
trating his GOODNESS and love Of meth
cd.
Recently his sister tiptoed into his
room some time after midnight, and
told him she thought burglars were in
the house. The lawyer put on his
dressing gown, and went downstairs
In the back hall he found rough
looking man trying to open door that
led into the back yard The burglar
had unlocked the door, and was pull
ing at it with all his might. The law
yer, seeing the robbers predicament.
called to him:
1T does not open that way, you
idiot! It slides backv'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-09

declares that the dark-eyed damsels of
charming as tradition has pictured
them. ignorant they commonly are,
their education being of the most
meager, but they are not dull. They
are quick-witted, high-spirited and af-
fectionate, and are possessed Of a grace
Of speech and manner which rarely de-
serts them. Nor do they reserve their
pretty ways only for the ballroom or
the parlor; even ordinary shopping is
lifted into a scene Of elegant comedy
by the manner in which it is transact
ed. This is how Spanish senorjta
bargains for her fan:
There is nothing sordid about it. Her
haggling is social condescension that
at once puts the black-eyed young
salesman at her mercy.
But the fan seems to me the least bit
dear, senor!"
"Ah, senorita You do not see how
beautiful the work is. I am giving it
away at six pesetas.'
She lifts her eyebrows half-incredu-
lousy; all bewitching.
"At five pesetas, senor."
He runs his hand through his black
hair in chivalrous distress.
"But the peerless work, senorita!
And this other, too. l sacrifice it at
four pesetas."
She touches both fans lightly.
'You will let me have the two at
seven pesetas, senor?"
Her eyes dance over his confusion.
He catches the CLEAN, laughs back,
throws up his hands.
"Bueno, senorita! At what YOU
pleased"
And the senorita trips away content
ed with sharp bargain, although-fo for
Spanish gallantry, even when genuine,
goes farther on the lips than otherwise
the price was probably not much
more remote from what pleased the
smooth-tongued clerk than from what
she pleased.