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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
CARRIED OUT WITHOUT A nIIcn
ADMITS THE KILLING, BUT SAYS
HE HAS ONLY HAzY RECoL-
LECTION OF 1T.
SEEN ONLY BY LEGAL WITNESSES
TAPER ATTENDED TO THE! LAST
'sY HIS SPIRITUAL ADJ
VISEKS.

Chaska, Mimi. Feb 49, = Andrew
Iapper this morning paid the penalty
with his life for, the killing of Rosa
MIX. a domestic whom murdered on
ehe morning of June last. All the
details of the execution which had pre-
Vlously been arranged by the sheriff,
assisted by visiting sheriffs from other
counties, were carried out without a
mitch. The trap was sprung at 12:45.
ana few minutes later life was de-
clared extinct by the attending ply
s1clans. Iapper went to the gallows
attended by the two Lutheran minis
tiers, Rev. Fl. ]. Raepke of Carver and
rev. Henry Raepke Of Chaska, whom
he would not permit to leave him for
even a moment during his last day on
earth. The location of the scaffold was
such that Taper was spared a long
death march. His cell was on the side
o. the Jail away from the scaffeld, but
the steps from the platform reached di-
rect to the Jail door.
The Enclosure was not large enough
to accommodate the morbidly curious,
eager to witness the hanging, and only
visiting sheriffs and those permitted by
che law witnessed Tapper's end.
Since sentenced to death Taper had
become religious and occupied much OF
his time reading the Bible. He has eaten
well and, contrary to report, did not at
tempt to kill himself.
Taper was visited yesterday by a
few acquaintance, but had very little
to say to them. He scarcely looked up
from the Bible he was reading and
spoke only when asked direct questions.
These he answered where possible by
yes or no. While lately he has adj
mitted that he killed Rosa Mixa, he
still persisted in declaring that he has
but vague recollection of the event
that his mind was clouded during the
commission Of the crime.
Taper was thirty-three years old,
weighed 1855 pounds and was six feet
two inches tall. His victim, Rosa Mixa,
was eighteen years of age Her parents
reside at Montgomery, MINI.
The immediate cause Of the assault
upon the girl was an insult offered her
by Taper, and which she resented. He
brooded over this incident, drank freely
and then committed the crime.
Tapper's body was Immediately
handed over to relatives, who took it
20 Minneapolis, intending to inter 1t
Immediately on their arrival there.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
AGAINST SCHLEY.
Authentic Forecast of President
ROosevclt's Opinion.

AntheHt1c Forecast of President
Roosevelt's Opinion.
Washington, Feb. 20. - President
Roosevelts memorandum in the
Schley case, that is. his answer to the
appeal of Admiral Schley from the
decision of the court If inquiry, has
been completed and sent to the printer.
1t will be given to the newspapers for
publication Thursday morning.
This, 1T is thought, will be the final
chapter in the Sampson Schley contro-
versy, as the president is hopeful that
the country will accept his decision as
fail and just and look upon the case as
closed. The leaders of both houses of
congress have assured the president
That 1t will not be a subject for action
either i'll the senate or house of repre-
sentatlves, and that there will be no
controversy about it there if they are
Able to Prevent Ii,
and they think they can. Mr.. Roose-
velt's memorandum" will fill about
three newspaper columns and will go
into "details in explaining the reason
for the presidents conclusions. Mr..
vi
kinley that Sampson was commander
ln'chief at Santiago, but holds that the
battle proper was not Influenced in any
way by any Signal made by Sampson
or schley during its progress. The al
legations against Schlay growing out Of
his conduct While in command of the
flying squadron are regarded by Mr..
Roosevelt as having been disposed Of
during the Mckinley administration.
He thinks they We're condoned by Ad-
miral Sampson and the navy depart
nent in not bringing Schley to book Mr..
Roosevelt holds that while Schley acted
courageously in the engagement UP TO
the time
The Loop Was Executed
he then lost nerve and turned the
Brooklyn away from the eneny's ships
instead of toward them. The president,
it is said, was influenced largely III
reaching the conclusion that Schley
showed tinlidity at critical period Of
the fight by an examination of the con-
duct of the gunboat Gloucester, Com
mander Richard Wainwright. The
Gloucester. although entirely unpro-
tected, went straight for the Spanish
destrcyers and into the thick of the
fight, Wainwright taking his chances
of being disabled. while Schley was
constantly worried over the thought
that the Brooklyn would get too close
to the enemy, or within torpedo dis
lance. 1t is said to be Roosevelt's
opinion that the Brooklyn should have
turned in the direction the enemy's YES
sells were taking, and not away from
them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
The Side Dc Morny cared For.

The Due De Morny half brother to
Louis Napoleon, was ambassador ex-
tTaordinary to the emperor of Russia
curir the coronation festivities. and
wrote home that the French might
learn something from the Russians, if 1t
were only how to light 10000 candles in
five minutes. De Morny was in Paris
the night before the coup d'etat, and
spent the evening at the opera. Be-
tween the acts he went into one Of the
boxes to speak to a lady Of his ac-
quaintance.
What shall you do, NJ. de Morny,"
asked the lady, eff the national assem-
bly, is swept out of doors. as threat
ened?"
Madame" he replied, IT shall try to
be on the side of the broom handle."-
Gentleman's Magazine.
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CUT DOWN IN TIME.

alleged Foreer in n Great Falls Jail
Hangs Himself.
Great Falls, Mont. Feb. 19.-Forger
Fred Manor made desperate effort to
commit suicide in the general cell in
the county Jail early yesterday. With
the rope used by the prisoners as a
clothes line he hanged himself to one
Of the upper bars of the cell. His body
'swaying against the side of the cell,
awakened the other prisoners, who res
cued him. Manor is awaiting trial for
the forging Of thirteen checks amount
ing to about $500.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
GOULD PLEADS GUILTY,
Throws Himself on the Mercy of til
Court.


Court.
Omaha, Neo., Feb. 20.-Amos Gould,
former cashier Of the Platte Valley
State Rank Of Bellwood, says a David
City, Neb., special to the World Her
aid, yesterday afternoon pleaded guilty
to the forgery of eleven notes ranging
in amount from $3.50 to s1,4OO. He
threw himself on the mercy Of the
court, saying that If released he and
his friends would soon make up his de-
falcations. Judge Sornberger evident
ly sympathized with Gould's family,
but told Gould that it was unreasona-
BILE for him to ask a light sentence, for
the imI osition Of brief punishment
would cause others to follow his ex-
ample. He added that he desired time
for consideration as to the punishment
to be imposed and would pronounce
sentence to-day.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
SHOT IN SELF-DEFENSE.

Sioux City "Barl<ecp" Who Killed a
Man Is Released.
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 81. - Joseph
Russell the barkeeper who shot Samuel
Stark through the heart three weeks
ago, has been released. Judge Munger
of the police court refused to bind him
over. The evidence showed Stark, with
other men, got into dispute with
Russell over a dice game. Russell
walked from behind the bar and drove
the men out of the saloon with club.
Stark came back with rock and Rus
sell shot him.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
They'll See the Prince.

La Crosse. Wis. Feb. ia party of
'German-Americans is being made up
Cor the purpose of going to Milwaukee
to greet Prince Henry when he visits
that city. The PARTY will be mostly
members of the Germania society, the
most prominent social and literary as
ISOLATION in the city. It Is thought
there will be about fifty who will meet
the prince.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
COUNTY RECORDS NO GOOD.

Mnrinette Man, Former Legislator,
Is Arrested OH serious Charge.
Marinette, Wis, Feb. BIB: o. Hunt
of this city, former of the legislature,
was. yesterday arrested, charged with
mutilating the records of Oconto coun-
ty, Wis, for the purpose of defrauding
the Peshtigo Lumber company out OF
$4,000 worth of land. He is alleged to
have lifted twelve pages out of volume
Is in the register of deeds office.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Broke IIix ..G.oo,l Ier.v

Fargo. N. D., Feb. blast fall ia
cob Thompson. a crippled boy Of Bal
-Four. Wells county, came to Fargo for
treatment. He acquired the habit Of
gliding on the Northern Pacific cars
while they were being switched, and
Tell from rapidly moving train, break
ting his good leg. He has just been re-
leased from the hospital.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
ID Guilty of Murder.

Mount Ayr. Iowa, Feb. 21.--The jury
in the Hunter murder case yesterday
returned verdict Of guilty of murder
in the second degree. Hunter shot
Homer. Holland, champion college ath-
lete of Iowa, Nov. 9 in q quarrel over
money lost at gambling.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
FELL FOURTEEN STORIES.

Two Structural Iron Workers Meet
Instant Death. a.
81 Cleveland. Ohio, Feb. 90 Harry j.
Wilson and Fred Baell, structural iron
workers on the scofield building, We're
killed by falling fourteen stories to the
ground late yesterday afternoon. The
men We're descending In an elevator. "A.
large timber projecting from the eleva.
tor caught a a asstng floor and tore
the floor Of the elevator out. Both
were dead when picked up.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28

La Crosse, Wis. Feb. 19.-The jury in
the case of L. Coren VS.. John Ulrich, in
which the plaintiff sued to recover dam
ages alleged to have been sustained by
Gater from broken water pipe,
brought in verdict of $1,000 for him.
1t was charged that the defendant, in
Wkose building the plaintiffs store was
located. was negligent in not having
his plumbing in repair.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
LAWS I.ABoI, LOST.

LII Crosse Is Without a Legal Justice
of the Peace.
La Crosse, Wis, Feb. 21.-Judge j.
A Daniels discovered yesterday that
La Crosse is without legal justice Of
the peace because of a general failure
to file bonds according to law. The en-
tire police force is affected, all decisions
of the justice court being declared il
legal. Much litigation will follow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
PATENTS.

List Of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
N. J. Barnd and w. H. Russe Morris,
Mimi, rein holder; T. D. Bentley, San
born. b D., fly screen; John Caldwell.
Minneapolis. Mimi, LEATHER stretching
device; John Chial. Lake Park, Mimi.
combined horse detacher and brake for
vehicles: James Record Minneapolis.
Mimi, tile wall; c. Solberg. Eden VAL
ley, Mimi. tire heating device.
IIothrop & johnson. patent attorneys. Oil q
el2 Pioneer Press Bldg. St. Paul. MINI.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
His COn,nlnint.

Judge-Your only complaint against
this woman is that she threw brick at
her husband?
Complainant-Well, yes.
Judge-Then, what business Is that of
yours? She didn't throw it at you.
Complainant know; but If she had
she might have hit her husband, and I
wouldn't have this black eye Philadel-
phia Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Gamblers Held I'm.

Des Moines, Iowa. Feb 10. Two
. maske't men entered Flanagan's gam
bling house at Clinton and at the point
of revolvers compelled the twelve at
taches and players to turn over thar
cash and valuables, about $4,000.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Fatal Ignorance.

Spring Valley, Mimi. Feb. 10 Charles
Cady. aged twenty-one, residing seven
miles from here, shot himself with a
Winchester rifle. The ball entered near
the heart. AS usual he did not know 1t
was loaded. Recovery doubtful.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
The Moral Didn't Work,

Para--See that spider, my boy. spin
ming his web? Is it not wonderful: Do
you reflect that, try as we may, no man
could spin that web?
Johnny-What of it? See me spin this
top: Do you reflect that, try as he may.
no spider could spin this top?-Tit-B
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER.
Dulutll's Electric Light Plant Co
to Reorganized Company.

to KcOrSanized Company.
Duluth, Mimi, Feb. 21.-At noon yes
terday the electric lighting and power
plant of the Commercial Light and
Power company was sold under fore
closure proceedings to the Duluth Gen.
eral Electric company, represented by
r. r. Dunn of ST. Paul, The price for
which the property was bid in was
$1O7, 40S.92. The Duluth General Elec-
trio company is a reorganized company
formed by the bondholders of the old
company. The plant has been in the
hands of receivers for couple Of
years.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
LEGISLATIVE TRlCkERY.
Iowa Solons Clcvcrly Kill the Anti.
Pass Hill.

Des Moines, Feb. 81. - BY a clever
parliamentary move the Hughes anti
pass bill was killed in the house of the
legislature without a vote on the meas
ure itself becoming necessary. An
amendment to include ministers of the
gospel among those prohibited from
accepting passes was offered. The
moticn to lay on the table was carried
and it was discovered afterward that
this had the effect of killing the meas
ure itself.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
In the House..

Washington, Feb. 2O.-Again yester-
day the general debate on the Indian
appropriation bill was devoted entirely
to eXtraneous topics. AS on Tuesday.
the issue raised by Mr.. Wheeler Of
Kentucky few days ago came in for
considerable attention and was the
feature of the session. Mr.. Cromwell,
an Ohio Republican, Mr.. Kern, an Ill
ibois Democrat and Mr.. Fleming, a
Georgia Democrat, added their views
to the literature on the subject, but 1t
was Mr.. Boutell, an Illinois Republican,
who entertained the house most. He
was well fortified with material and
with exceeding good temper and a
trenchant display of wit he traced the
history of what Mr.. Wheeler called
'truculent sycopbancy'' as he said.
from the day when the first Democratic
president purchased a bogus coat of
arms to the entertainment of Queen
Lilioukalani by the last Democratic
president. He finally dismissed the
whole subject by saying it should be
accented abroad as one of the "erratic
and !, sporadic phases q t, American IN ca. hu-
Mr.. Hamilton, a Michigan Republic
an, enlivened the proceedings with an
entertaining speech on trusts.
4A In the Senate.
The senate continued the considera-
ton Of the Philippine tariff bill yester-
day, the main speeches being made, by
Mr.. Burrows of Michigan for the bin,
and Mr.. Money of Mississippi. against
1t. although Mr.. Mitchell Of ! Oregon,
Mr.. Foraker of Ohio. Mr.. Mallory Of
Florida and Mr.. Tillman Of South Car
DINA, all took more or less part in the
general debate on the subject. II
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Justifiable Monticello,

& Black River Falls, Wis, Feb: 1.-The
coroner's jury in the Parker murder
case returned their verdict of justifa-
BILE homicide, thus practically disposing
of the case. No prosecution will follow
unless other facts come to light.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Valued Her Husband at $50, 200.

Clinton, Iowa, Feb. 21.-Through her
attorney, T. w. Hall, Mrs. Louise
Temple has brought suit against the
Northwestern Railroad company for
damages in the sum Of $4,000 for the
death of the husband of the plaintiff.
who was killed in an accident while
employed as fireman by the North
western company.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Infallible.

Miriam-What makes you 80 positive
Miss Searleaf is past forty?
Mellicent-An infallible sign-she is
beginning to wear hats suitable for girls
Uf tWenty.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
SHIPPED TO THE ORIENT.
South DnIzOtnn Disappeared and En-
liafn IN

listed in the Army
Lead, S. D., Feb. 21-The war depart
ment has informed Mrs. Mary Brans-
tield of Lead that her son, James
Bransfeld, who disappeared several
months ago, has enlisted at one of the
recruiting stations for the regular
army, and has been shipped to the
Philippines Mrs. Bransfeld has been
inquiring for her son ever since he left
home, and did not hear of him until she
received a letter from the secretary Of
war,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
AGood Substitutes

A Good Substitute.
I'VE must find substitute for the sa-
loon!' cried the temperance orator.
Whats the matter with the drug
store:" asked the man from kansas
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
As EXPLAINED.

IN ENUINIneU.
DcSwell-How is it, every time order
pair Of trousers you make them just
little short?
Tailor-Whenever I send q statement
of your account, you are short: I meas
ure you accordingly.-Chicago News.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Tn the SENATE

tine business, the senate devoted its
entire session to the Philippine ques-.
ton. Mr.. Patterson Of Colorado. one
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28

PUTNAM FADELESS YES do not
spot, streak or give your goods an I'M
evenly dyed appearance. Sold by drug
gists, 10c per package.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Generous.

Mr.. Newlywed ,solicitouslyl-And how
did you get along with the butcher.
love.
Mrs. Newlywed-Oh, splendidly. He
IS such a generous man. Mortimer.
When order a four-pound roast he all
ways sends me one weighing six or sew
en- Brooklyn Eagle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
BureIars Rnid4 Country store.

Albert lea, Mimi; Feb. 81 Burglars
entered the general. store and postofice
of j. r. Hoidal at Bancroft and helped
themselves to postage stamps, knives,
footwear, a revolver. etc. There is no
clue. S f.s5 Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
His Ouick RetOrt.

The Lady-Yes; it's only men that
turn tramps. Why aren't women idle!
The Tramp-Becsuse most of them
are busybodies, mum.-Chicago News.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
$500 FROM 500

VIM. Kelley. Lawrence Co. O., made on si.oa
worth Of tomato seed, bought from the John ~
Sslzer Seed Co., Lacrosse, Wis, last summer.
over $500 That pays. q iT. : Z. Z, ]. No. =
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28

Washington, Feb. 19.-The speech of
Mr.. Wheeler of Kentucky in the house
last Friday when he bitterly assailed
Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote
and criticised the official preparations
for the reception of Prince Henry, had
sequel In the house yesterday during
the debate on the Indian appropriation
bill. Mr.. Gillet OF Massachusetts,, in a
Ealf-hour speech, declared that the in.
temperance Of Mr.. Wheeler's language
carried its own condemnation. Never
theless, he Gillett) grievously deplored
such an affront TO a foreign country.
During the course of the speech two
Observation-Disclosures Of Indiana ana
Thayer of Mas husetts-disclaimed
any sympathy with Mr.. Wheeler's ut
terances. These disclaimers drew from
Mr.. Talbert of South Carolina the
statement that he desired to share in
the responsibility of the sreech, every
word of which he said he Endorsed.
Mr.. Wheeler, himself, subsequently re-
piled TO Mr.. Gillett, reaffirming what
he had said, Ind declaring that he
would stand by his words whether they
were discreet or not. He read a num-
Der of letters, kilograms and one cable
gram from London commencing his
utterances The incident was the
feature of the day.
III the Senate.
1t was agreed by the senate yester-
day that final vote on the Philippine
tariff bill and the pending amendments
should be taken next Monday after
aeon at o'clock. The only stipulation
made by the minority was that the
last days debate should be devoted to
speeches not exceeding fifteen minutes
in duration. Senator Wellington Of
Maryland spoke yesterday in opposition
to the pending bill and Senator Stew
art Of Nevada in support of the meas
ure.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28

Stops the Cough and
Works Off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Price 25o
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28

Now early cucumbers is one OF the best payina
vegetables 80 also earliest Iadishes, psaS
tomatoes, beets, etc. N. - g q s
For Ice. and this Notice
the John A. SalzeP Seed Co., Lacrosse, Wlss, \
seeds and mammoth catalog telling Gil about
money making vegetables. Aarketgardencrs'
llSt, 70. 3Sf 5 w. n. u.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
The Game of Fame.

The Game of Fame.
Sorit bs-Do you think your new novel
will sell?
Stut bs-Sell? Yes, stree; I've hired
a Chicago man to come forward and
claim the plot.-Detroit Free Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28

A sugar company Of Hawaii viii get
an average OF ave tons OF: sugar par
acre Tor IT'S whoie tract of 1900 acres
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28

.Pity is akin to love,.' but, kinship
does not always signify friendshlp.