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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

: tits a popular1mpression that Alaska
is a frozen zone, and hat the soil is
barren and worthless. This is a mis-
take. The sun is hot, the snow mois-
tens and enriches the earth and the
soil in valleys is fertile and productive.
Wheat. corn, oats, barley, buckwheat,
faxseed and vegetables and forage
plants can be successfully grown in
many parts of the territory.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10
Brief Notes.

oS
John Miller. former governor of
North Dakota. has been elected presi-
dent of the Duluth Y. M. C. A. for the
fourth consecutive term.
The county officials at Minnewaukan
expect to occupy their new court house
about Jan. Is, 1901. a $50, 900 building,
which includes furnishings, and it is
pronounced a dandy.
Clifford and Erie, two Great North
ern stations on the Portland branch,
have been closed for the winter.
The typhoid fever patients at the
asylum are now rapidly recovering.
They are all able to walk around.
There are nc new cases.
A bull gored a valuable horse be.
longing to a Manfred farmer, almost
disemboweling the animal and badly
decorating one of the intestines. A
veterinarian removed four feet of the
intestines, made a splice. closed the
wound and now the horse is nearly
all right.
Five blooded Herefords ranging in
age from 6 20 ID months old were sold
by the Cannon Cattle company of
Dickey county for $3.50.
o. M. Eaton. of LaMoure. had a
sheep killed by a wolf. The next
night he caught the wolf 10 a trap.
After securing the bounty on his wolf.
ship Eaton found that he was none,
ahead on the deal.
Among the North Dakota postmast
ers recently appointed are c. E. Ma
hou at Easily. Cavalier county: F NJ
lngersoll at Monanio. Dickey county
and w. g Andrews at Winona, Elm
mons county.
Two men we're arrested at James
town for cutting timber on Anna De
Puy's land without permission. The,
say that they only cut willows TO
basket making.
Congressman 3. F. Spaulding wire,
r. o. Getchell. agent at the Devil
Lake Indian reservation. that he hat
secured an amendment to the India
bill. allowing $25. 600 to be used il
fighting smallpox and in the genera
maintenance of the Devils Lake an,
Turtle Mountain Indians.
A valuable horse, and buggy wer
stolen from Frank Pietz at Hankin
son, while the family was attending
a New Years dance. Mr.. Kinney ais
had a set of harness stolen.
Ravel Hazel. of Harvey, lost an arr
by the premature discharge of q sho
gun while hunting last week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

Among 600, 900 900 passengers carried
only FOG persons lost their lives on
steamboat vessels within the jurisdic-
ton of the United States during the
last fiscal year. of whom A were pas
sengers and 1872 members of the crews,
During the same year there were 3S5
boiler explosions on land. which killed
29S persons and wounded 1856 others.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

The modern custom of decorating
churches at Christmas with mistletoe
and other green's was borrowed direct
ly from the Druids. Those mystic
priests believed that kindly sylvan spir-
its sought out green and sheltered
places and dwelt therein until spring,
and with her magic wand made all the
world beautiful once more.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10
A half-forgotten state law in Maine

"A half-forgotten state law in Maine
permits the seizure of real or personal
property of any inhabitant of a town
which is unable to pay its debts. A
Bangor attorney obtained a judgment
against the town of Otis, and sent an
officer to collect. Finding the town
treasury empty, the officer proceeded
under the statute mentioned, and
seized a yoke of oxen belonging to one
of the selectmen and a dozen lows be-
longing to other citizens.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

When the United States cruiser
Olympia sails out of the Boston navy
yard next June, thoroughly overhauled
and repaired, she will be a better YES
sci than the day she led the way at
Manila bay. On her bow, where before
she merely carried the American shield
in red, white and blue, she will bear
the handsomest fgurehead in the serv-
ice, a a,oco-pound bronze casting of
"the Winged Victory" The figure
piece will be a life-size figure of a
beautiful woman in flowing draperies
holding over her head with both hands
an American eagle about to take fight.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

&, To show how this country has
emerged from the heel of the oppressor,
it is only necessary to recall the fact
that 100 years ago women were not
permitted to appearin the COMPRESSION
al galleries.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

Sing Sings name is derived from
HSint Sics," the title of a former
branch of the Mohegan Indians. The
Inhabitants of the town want to call it
D~ssining, which is the name Of the
township. There is SO much in, a name
that the citizens are tired of being
identified in the public mind with a big
prison. They attribute the loss in pop
ulation shown by the census to this
fact. Manufacturers have avoided the
place because the public would think
they dealt in prison-made goods. It is
suggested that every penitentiary
should have q distinct name of its own.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

At the Door-"Hey, little boy, I'll Civ
you ten cents to shovel off the snow" On
the Sidewalk-"Ye will, will ye? An wot'll
yer gimme not ter swipe We wild a snow.
ball?'-Indianapolis News.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

While singing a love song under the
window of his sweetheart's home a
New York beau shot himself, instead
of waiting and letting some member
of the family do it.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

Example is more eficacious than precept
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

In Chicago 23 persons were killed
on surface tracks in December.
From Manila the transport Grant
arrived in San Francisco with 536 sick
and discharged soldiers.
In a wreck of freight trains near
Hays, Miss, seven trainmen were
killed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10

A oma at Fargo known as Lizzie
Brown, attempted to commit suicide
by d%ringking carbolic acid. A physi-
clan was hastily summoned and saved
her life. The woman claims to have
been inveigied into marriage with a
barber. at st. Croix Falls, Wis. Later
she says she learned he had a wife and
four children and she left. A few
years ago she married a man named
Bragg, and her child recently died at
Georgetown. MINI. Brooding over
this and her condition prompted her
to attempt to end it all.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10
KID-NE- 0lnS

will cure any case of kidney trouble and
the symptoms arising therefrom under
$50 forfeit by a responsible company.
This is a bona-fde offer.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-01-10
Teachers Satisfied.

The members of the North Dakota
Teachers association have concluded
the work of the fourteenth annual
session and returned home. well
pleased with the result. Secretary
Martin reports the largest attendance
and greatest interest he has ever seen.
at any of the sessions and the teachers
expressed themselves as we'll pleased
with their reception by the people
of Fargo.
For the first time in it's history the
association elected a lady as president.
She has been one of the best workers
we'll deserved. The officers are: Presi.
dent, Miss Ella M. Stout, Fargo: first
vice president, C. B. Travis, Mayville;
second vice president, v. P. Squires,
Grand Forks; secretary. George Mar
tin, st. Thomas; treasurer, H. S.. Berg,
Larimore, w. e. Hicks, Glendale, was
named as chairman of the executive
committee and will be in line for the
presidency next year. The reelection
of Secretary Martin makes his fourth
year.
The resolutions Endorsed Superinten-
dent Halland's work, urged the proper
celebration of John Marshall day Feb.
4, asked the legislature to enact a
measure providing for state examina.
tions Of teachers, and petitioned the
national representatives to vote for
the establishment of a standardizing
bureau. The fifteenth annual session
will be held at Grand Forks.
Growth of Deaf and Dumb School,.
Among the visitors at the State Ed.
u%cational association meeting was
Superintendent Bangs of the deaf and
dumb school of Devils Lake. Mr..
Bangs reports an enrolment of fifty.
seven pupils this year. He has been
engaged to the present position for
foul years, and the number has in,
creased from twenty-five to the pres.
ent attendance.
Prior to his selection for the place
there has been no real effort to get all
the unfortunate children enrolled, and
many who were nearly grown had nc
advantages in training. He has all
enrolled that he al get trace of ex'
cept half a dozen, whom he hopes tc
secure next year. There have been
many improvements in the building
and equipment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26
Observation-Disclosures.

At o'clock last evening at the
North Side Methodist church, Mr..
John Wigglesworth and Miss Jessie
Shields were married
Kind friends had decorated the in
terror of the church with vines and
sweet peas. making it bower of
greeuery which made pretty setting
for the many light costumes worn by
the ladies' present
Ense h'a cei' the or
gan. Promptly at o'clock The
strains of the welding march announc-
ed to the waiting audience the com
ing OF the bridal party. Immediate
Iy preceding the bride came six flow
er girls. dressed In white and carry
ing bouquets of sweet peas. The eff
feet was charming.
The bride wore n dainty dress of
fine white organdy, shirred. tucked
aud rufiied most becomingly, and
slightly en- traine. She carried white
sweet peas and wore a cluster of the
same fair flowers in her hair.
After the ceremony the guests re
paired to the home of the brides
WITS. tDultiub, III
imas City. where the reception was
held.
The house was gay with trailing
clcmatis and sweet peas. while candles
shed their softeued beams throughout
the rooms and added to the general
effect.
After the reception the bride and
groom drove to their home at Water
fall ranch The brides going AWAY
dress was blue cloth trimmed with
SILK OF the same shade and handsome
iy appliqued with cream lace.
Both the contracting parties are
well known here. and their many
friends wish them the happiness and
success they deserve. The Herald
extends congratulations. with the
wish that in the future OF the young
people their Joys may be many and
heir sorrows few.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26
RAILROAD VALUATIONS.
Increased More Than Three.F old By
State Assessing Board.

County Assessor Il. o. Price return
ed from Denver last evening whittier
he journeyed the first OF the month to
attend the meeting of the assessors
from the various counties on the 9th
instant. as provided by law. AS has
been noted in these columns, Mr..
Price was elected one OF the thirteen
members to assess corporate proper.
~ and make comparison of other coun-
ties. Under the direction of Judge
Dixon. the duty OF assessing corpora
uc~s devolyes upon the state board of
Hli1ltou, lut -l4ar thl reed
cas- granted, the assessors went ahead.
with an understanding with the mem
bers OF the state board of eQualiza-
tion that If the assessing devolved up
on the latter. 1t would follow closely
the valuations placed by the assess
ors.
The total valuation placed upon cor.
poration property last year was a tri.
he over thirty-four millions, whereas
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

threatened. Tom blazed the trail
into the San Miguel twenty-five years
ago, and Ballard mountain is named
for he and his brother The various
fortunes incidental to the pioneers
life have been his, and now when his
hair is white and the decrepitude in
evitable to the hardships and priva-
tious of pioneer life on the frontier,
1t is necessary for him to work at
days pay for living. he is shot down
like a dog for exercising the right
that the constitution and laws of the
country are supposed to guarantee
to every citizen.-Telluride Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

this year II Is over one hundred and
twenty-six millions. In arriving ut
the valuation OF the different railroads
and other corporate property. the as
SCISSORS took into consideration the
market value OF the bonds and stocks.
aud other information obtainable. only
one railroad. the Missouri Pacific. and
the Western Union manager appear
ing before the board. The realty
owned by the different corporations
and assessed by the county assessors
must be deducted from the total made
by the board which Will figure to five
millions probably.
Mr.. Price states that the apportion-
ment of the differen, counties has not
been made and that no abstract of
la Plata county has been prepared,
but he estimates that the total valua-
tion of the county win be doubled
providing the railroad assessment
stands. In this connection, Col.
Price adds that three of the state ofii-
GERS composing the state board un-
der the old law We're present and they
stated that IL the revenue law stood.
or rather present valuations, the state
levy would be reduced or 22 mills.
whereas mills has been the rule
heretofore. The law permits 4
mill levy but allows a reduction II the
state board think sufficient revenue
can he raised by making a reduction.
Mr.. Price adds that the state board
of assessors found valuations in three
or four counties very low, Pueblo he
ing among them. and the assessing
board was advised to increase the
same.
The list of the assessments made
by the board for the year 1901 are Civ
EN- along with the valuations placed
on the same property in 1900:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The small fry fusion press try 10
make out that the Republican party
is responsible for strikes. And to a
certain extent We mus, confess this
IN true. The Republican party brought
about good times and furnished labor
ing men with an opportunity to de
mand and receive increased pay for
their work. and when their demands
have not been granted they have
struck. Under Democratic rule there
were no strikes. MS laborIng men were
willing to get along the best way they
connld and II they had soup every
other day they were satisfied. Cox
py armies roamed the land. and had
there been strikes ten men would
have jumped for the position made va
cant by every striker In this change
the Republican party may be indirect
~ responsible for strikes, and ac-
counts for few people declaring they
ire going to vote the Democratic tick
4 next time in order to avoid strikes
nd high wages.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The tragic end OF Sam Strong. the
Colorado Springs and Cripple Greek
millionaire is to he regretted. at the
same time his loss is not of the Kind
that appeals to the public. Appar.
emily he possessed none of the noble
attributes that 70 towards making
up mankind, According Ia the dis
patches. when wealth overlook him
he cut his old time friends and when
one OF them asked for n favor he had
10 pay twofold for II. His escapadcs
with women have been known to all
familiar with his career. when un.
der the Influence OF liquor he thought
that his wealth gave him the prlvi.
legc OF abusing his fellow creatures
aud he only received what he was
looking for which. sooner or later,
comes to nine out OF ten. as the man
seeking trouble generally runs across
some one who IL willing to accommo.
date him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The jury bribery accusations In
Denver brings the people face to face
with the fact that jury bfibinE ls
INDUCED In more OF less kiS Sbrdl
indulged In to n more OF less extent
In many Colorado communities, II
We are In Judge from reports and :"
suits, and II is high time Homethine
WAS done TO stop n The Herald in
panied to think that attorneys VIII
prostitute themselves y bfibing jur.
ors, but that such tactics are resort
ed to many In Durango have cause Ia
believe, II In fact that occasion.
ally attorneys secure clients by their
reputation to ''ns' th. Jury, The
Herald believes that justice demands
more care In the selection of juror
and iha, every safeguard possible
should be thrown about thos. called
upon To decide grave questions
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Denver lawyers are entertaining
delegates of the American Iar Asso-
riatlon. The meeting win dlscusa
uniformity OF laws. but more cspe,
cially divorce proceedings II Is the
intention Ia recommend the same
conditions for securing divorce In each
atnte-a proper provision. This be-
ing able to slip out OF the state and
secure divorce IN an underhandeh
manner should not be permitted. II
there Us ground for divorce the home
courts should be rcsorted TO. Many
poor wife has found herself desert
ed and her unworthy spouse divorced
aud married to another woman un-
Ter the present lax system, BY pro,
vidInr penalty for securing divorces
along such lines much good will re.
suit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

II Colorado Is not landed In the
Republican column the coming year
then we miss our guess Every day
adds to the disgrace of the late fus-
ion legislature and the fusion state
officers are in It for everything in
sight
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

There's going 10 he fun In La Plata
county Democratic circles before the
end OF the fall campaign, The pres
cni harmony Is so thick II can be cut
with q knife.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The close margin by which the Dry
nni,cs won IN Iowa means that the Ne
b,nskan Is losing ground In the mid
die wesi. I, also indicates iin'sl
fighi three yenrs hence.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Republicans OF this county by nom.
mating the rigb, Kind Of mon. VIII
no doubt he able 10 make clean
sweep, Voters are tired OF the way
fusionisis have been running affnirs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

It's too bad our Democratic breth-
rem OF the east cannot dwell tog"ther
in harmony. This warfare going on
between Bryan and HIN is really dis.
tressing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

La Plata county Republicans. get
together and discuss men who are IN
the public eye In connection with ON.
ces to he filled. There Is plenty OF
good material.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

What grand corruption fund will
he raised for fusion expenditure un-
der the imill levy or course the
levy could he reduced. but there Is no
danger OF such a thing under the pres.
ent combine. aud taxpayers must make
mp their minds to dance 10 the music
provided. II means that La Plata
county viii contribute twice as much
rs usual for state pnrposcs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

FusIonism means spoils. and spoiiH
means corruption. and corruption
means taxpayers must come 10 the
front and pay the fiddler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The Denver Times shows great I'm
proyemeni Of late. The Times always
has printed the news. but lately has
been serving II In better shape. fact
appreciated by Its patrons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Properly applied, Manila hemp viii
cure consumption. We have known
OF several permanent cures along
these lines. but II WAS severe test
10 the patients neck.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Since the passage of the new ma
tionsi banking net sixteen months ago
eG5 national banking Institutions have
bcen organized, OF which i57 had n
capital of Less than $4,000 each.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The cotton crop OF Texas Is eatimat
ed to he oncfourih Of the wdrldH to
iai production The Lone star state
Ia now engaged In raising something
eise besides h.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Evidently Senator DoDew's vaoa-
lion abroad has done him a world OF
good He is reported to he laugh
ing morrily over the hubbub created
by his third term talk OF a few weeks
ago"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Hawaii has Sc, aside $4,000 for mn
exhibit ut the ST Louis worlds fair.
Hawaii viii advertise the United
States and the United States VIII nd
vertise Hawaii.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

General Kitchener has arranged to
engage and defeat General Botha in
decisive battle The outcome of
the programme is believed to be large
ly dependent upon what General Bo
tina will do in the meantime.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Totals -. 34,O25,49 $l26,O12,0 ,096
From Fridays daily.
Ice has made its appearance at Tell
uride. Rather early for Jack Frost.
Stubbs a Jakway have Just finished
unpacking two carloads of fine stoves
and ranges.
Mrs. Rose Kid Beere, member of
the state board of arbitration, arrived
last evening on "A visit to Mrs. Har-
per.
Mrs. w. s. McNeeley was n pass
enger for Pagosa Springs this morn
ing. where she viii sojourn for a short
time.
There is no kick coming against the
rates given by the ID. L. r. &. and r.
G.. S. for the Colorado-New Mexico
fair.
Wonder II Bradley and the other
commissioners are among the incom-
petents holding office in La Plata
county?
Mrs. Fred Strater and daughter,
Miss Gertrude. are expected to arrive
on the evening train. They have been
spending the summer in Denver.
Dolores. on the Rio Grande South
DI 10 rnnnrfaI In a
dition. The ranchmen of the sur.
rounding country are doing well.
Mrs. James Lynch. who has been
visiting her sisters. Mrs. j. c. Spar
20 and Mrs. Sanders the past three
weeks. left yesterday for her home
at Sioux City. Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ware go to
Bayfield, this afternoon to spend few
days with Rev. Stone and family
They will return the first of the week
probably about Monday.
The Knight-Campbell people are
closing mp their business perepara-
tory to departure either tomorrow or
next day. the special sale of pianos
having closed Wednesday.
The organ says Democrats holding
county offices are incompetent. AS
no specifications are made, can 1t be
the whole outfit is implicated? It's
real amusing to note the happy family.
A Thompson Park ranchman brought
in thirty sacks of potatoes the other
day and took home In the neighbor-
hood of 500 in return. Next thing
to a mint. commend us to good po-
tato patch this year.
Fish Commissioner Holland left for
Denver this morning. taking with him
60 900 trout. 10000 for the Chama riv-
er. 10000 for Los Pinos and 10000 for
La Veta. The trout were hatched at
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Last evening surprise party was
given on MIR. II. A. kight at his home
on Second avenue by some thirty of
his friends. the occasion being Mr.
Rights thirty.third birthday. The
evening was spent in games until n
late hour. when the party was escort.
ed into the dining room. There ta-
bles were spread with n bountiful
supper. OF which all partook and en-
joyed. The party then joined In wish
ing Mr. Kight many happy returns
of his birthday. and bidding him good
night. they all departed for their
homes. Among those present were
DR.. and Mrs. C. A. Mingus. Mr.. and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The orgnn says the incompctenfs
around the court house must get u
move ON this fall This IL an tinkind
reference to Bradley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The Denver Republican says experts
are going over the work OF the assess.
ing board and that all kinds of errors
and blunders are being discovered.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

II must be patent to the intelligent
voter that the Colorado fusionists
have been In it solely for Office and
spoIls
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26
The Republican party has always
been one of progress. and will contin'
ue as such.

Jury bribing is dangerous thing
and something should be done to cur
tail the evil.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

Loveland comes to the front with n
shooting scrape. II does seem as
though the Old Nick WAS In the pco-
pie
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26

The hot weather Is about over, ana
the Buffalo exposition VIII be draw
ing card for the next sixty days
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-26
LONGFELLOW SCHOOL.

Mrs Mae Morgan, Principal
Hazel Taylor. Nora Coulson. Anna
| Il. Melville. Addie NJ. Lennon, Geor-
gla ID. Carver.