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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
BANKER BUNCoED.

Smooth Syvindle. by Which He II
0 Minus $1 400. 5ES
There are likely to be some startling
developments soon, in connection with
the fraud by which John Birkholz was
indicted to pay $1,400 to a man who i'm
personated the owner of a farm near
Reynolds. Mr.. Bfrkholz, who does a
large private banking business, received
a letter purportinC to be signed by Ole
Hanson, whom Mr.. Birkholz knows
well, saying that his friend and neigh
Dor, August Marquandt, would be In in
few days to make loan, and recon-,
mending him as g. good man. A few
days later a stranger came in and intro
duced himself as Marquandt, and re-
ferred to the Hanson letter. He wanted
81, 400 on his quarter section. and was
invited to come in later in the day, af-
ter the title had been examined. This
he did, and, the title being satisfactory,
he was given a check for the money,
signed a mortgage and cashed his check,
one of Mr.. Birkholzs- clerks accompa-
nying him to the bank to identify him.
He has not been seen since. Later In
the day something made Mr.. Birkholz
suspicious, and he found, on investiga-
ton, that Marquandt had not been in
lOWll, illu, Consequently, lletu Illtiue III
loan. BirllholZ had been imposed upon
by Il smooth forger. Efforts We're made
to locate the man, but without success.
Mr.. Birkho!z had paid little attention to
his appearance, as there was nothing
about him to attract attention. He re- Z
membered that the man appeared to be
of middle age, wore a beard, smoked a
cob pipe and wore goggles, accounting
for the latter circumstance by the fact
that the snow was blowing freely on
the prairie and it made his eyes sore.
He spoke German fluently and was we'll
versed in the doings of the people about
Reynolds conversing freely about them.
The letter from Hanson was, Of course,
a forgery. 1t has been learned that
man has been under surveillance Tor
some time, on suspicion of being the
guilty person, and an arrest may be
made at any time. SO far the evidence
has not appeared to warrant an arrest,
but the mans history and conduct are
such as to strengthen the suspicion
against him. He is well known, but his
name cannot be published until there is
something more definite to work upo.'.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
swhy should you have more influ-
once over her than ! have?" he asked

"why should you have more influ-
ence over her than / have?" he asked
half angrily.
Because" said Sir Raoul. II UNDER
stand the higher, better, nobler part
of her nature, as you, fear. will never
understand 1t. I will try what can
do" #
'Tell her. then, Rao,1l," went on tho
earl, his tone and manner changing
suddenly, 'tthat was blind to her
beauty, her goodness, her truth. but
that I see all now; tell her that I
did not love her when I first knew
her, but that love her now; tell her,
If she will but forgive me, I will make
the devotion Of my whole life atone
for my past neglect,
Sir Raoul promised. Lady Caraven
did not refuse to see him. He was
shocked and startled at the terrible
change few days had wrought in her.
He looked at the pale face.
"How you have suffered, Hildred!"
he said. ..-.
Eyes, came to the end Of my pa
thence at last. I can bear 1t no longer.
Raoul; it was 4 life of torture after
all, and will never return to 1t. I
could not be brave any longer"
"Poor child" said the grave, plying
voice. "Some words are running in my
mind, Hildred, about thos- who. hav-
Ing put their hands to the blow, turn
back. May ask, are you one OF those.
Hildred?"
What would you have me do?" she
asked.
81 would have you lay aside your
GOODNESS, your pride, your reserve" he
told her. do not become revenge
full woman. Your husband has, it Is
true, outraged and insulted you; but 1t
was mistake. and he deplores 1t Bit
terly. Be generous; leave revenge to
small souls and narrow minds: rise
above it and forgive him."
She was quite silent for few min
utes, and then, as the mist rolls from
the hi1ltops before the light Of the
sun, all shadow passed from her face.
and she answered him:
Il Will. 1 Will DO all you advise,
Raoul. will forgive my husband. You
say that he loves me now. shall put
his love to the test. If it fails, we'll
and good will do my duty without
the sunshine of love to cheer me; il 1t
stands the test, I will try to crown
his life with my love-
He looked long and lovingly at her.
'You are brave girl, Hildred-you
are good woman" he said, admir-
ingly. 81 wish there were more like
you. I will tell Uric that you are will
ing to see him now"
eff you please" she responded; ''but
Raoul, do not repeat what have said.
I want to test his love myself"
(To be continued.l
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BY CHARLOTTE N. BRAEME.

"You have said so, Hildred. I hope
you will say the same again." he an
swered.
Never, If you thought me guilty Of
murder" she said, decisively. "My life
has been a sore disappointment to me;
it has been hard to bear; it has not had
one gleam Of light. But it is all over
now. New that you have accused me
OF murder, have no further interest in
it,"
She looked so hopeless and so dreary
that he was deeply panied. It struck
him, too, that she looked terribly Ill.
"Hlldred." he said, gently, "be mer-
cltul. l am much to blame; but you
will surely pardon me-"
He tried to touch her hands, but she
drew them proudly away. She stood
before him erect and defiant.
Il had my life given me to enjoy, as
others had" she said. II had the pow
er OF loving, the longing for happiness,
as others had. What right had you
to crush them? What right had you,
because you wanted my money, to take
my girl1sh heart and break it? What
right had you to inflict all these years
OF shame and sorrow upon me? What
have ever done to you that you
should repay me after this fashion,"
Nothing" he replied. "I am gull
ty"
When you thought I had tried to
commit murder, you turned me from
your doors; in the darkness Of night,
alone and unfriended, you babe me be-
gone. Which kind of murder is worse
that which destroys body, or that
which Stays heart, mind, brain, and
hope? 1 say that in this sense you
have slain me-"
'Hildred, be merciful to me-" he
cried.
II will show you the same mercy that
you have shown me. Go from my
presence and do not let me see you
again."
do you mean that, IIildred?" he
asked, sadly.
Il do. You have disliked, despised,
scorned me, ever since We first met.
NOW That you nave suspected me of
crime you have reached the climax. We
shall meet no more.''
"You said that you loved me, Hill
dred," he pleaded.
'Did II" she replied, with a harsh
laugh. "Then 1 take back my words.
love you no more; you have been
cruel to meas cruel as the men who
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
In tho Early Morning.

In the early morning as soon as you
awake to consciousness, remember that
you are in the very presence chamber
of God, who has been watching beside
you through the long, dark hours; look
up into His face and thank Him. Con-
secrate to Him those first few mo-
ments before you leave your couch.
Look on towards the coming day,
through the golden haze of the light
that streams from the angel of His
presence. You can forecast very large
ly what your difficulties are likely 10
be. the quarters from which you may
be attacked, the burdens that may need
carrying. Take care not to view any
Of these apart from God. Be sure that
he will be between you and them, as
the ship is between the traveller and
the ocean, be it fair or stormy.-Rev.
F. B. Meyer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
The Showing Made in 1901 by North
Dakota Was Mort EncOurREing. ..l

The Showing Made in 1901 by North
Dakota Was Most Encouraging.
Although land sales and the land
seeker movement in North Dakota have
been surprisingly large up to January
Of last year, the Zig business done and
the immense movement of 1901 reached
figures that surprised the most. SAN
guine. The results speak volumes for
the confidence of the general publ: in
the lands of that state. Homeseekers
began to arrive in February. March
and April saw the figures reach aston
isfiing proportions. The midsummer.
movement was small. but beginning
with September and continuing until
the first Of the year, the settler and the
investor kept up the invasion, The fact
that the cheap lands Of the Northwest
were rapidly disappearing seemed to be
realized by thousands at the same time.
Land Offices in the Dakotas were over
run with applicants for the government
domain, thousands OF whom found that
they came too late. An instance of
what the invasion amounted to is seen
in the returns of the land Office at Mi
not, N. D., for the year. It was but a
few years ago when the Minot land
office, as vel! as other land offices in
the Dakotas, did not transact enough
business to pay the salary of an ordi-
nary clerk. A prominent North Dako-
ia politician gave UP the Minot land
office in disgust in 1894, because bust
ness was so slack.
From Jan. /, 1901, to Dec. II, the Mi
not land Office recorded 5,621 original
homestead entries; GA committed home
stead proofs; 81 final homestead proofs;
70 desert land entries; SO coal declara
tory statements; coal proofs; 60 SOL
diers' declaratory statements; 4 per-
mits. In addition to these, LIP con-
tests were instituted.
For years following its construction
the 500 railway ran through a portion
of North Dakota, mile after mile OF
which contained no inhabitants. The
same is true of the Northern Pacific.
In the big profits made in flax raising
this year, the territory along the 500
made a marvellous showing. Farmers
along the nawly-settled lands Of the
Northern Pacific have made money on
both grain and stock. This includes
many people who came into the North
west in 1901.
Wo]l-informed railway men place the
number of home-seekers who came into
the Northwest in 1901, including Mon
tana and the coast states, at 100000.
The home-seeker movement in 1902 is
confidently expected to reach the grand
total of 100000. Large tracts of land in
Dakota and Wise onsin will be on the
market this year for the first time, and
thousands of Eastern farmers are anx-
ious to secure first choice. The North
ern Pacific Railway company, early
last year. disposed of all fits land
grant in North Dakota east Of the Mis-
souri, river. Before the close of 1902 its
entire grant in that state will be on the
market and much of it in the hands OF
small farmers and small stockmen.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
DO FORGIVE ME-

put out the bright eyes Of little bird
that it may sing more sweetly. Let
me pass; I have no more to say"
With shiny eyes and pale, passionate
face she swept from the room, leaving
the earl overcome with establishment.
"She is the most high-minded wom-
an have ever met in my life,' he
thought. II have been blind, indeed.
How superb she looked in her indigna-
ton! 1 will win her yet I have
never cared about winning her before,
but swear to give my life to the task
now"
1t seemed probable that it would be
a very long one, for Lady Caraven pos
itively refused to see her husband
again. In vain Arley Ransome plead
ed for him; she was memorable.
Even worm will turn when it is
trodden," she said. IT have suffered
my last indignity at his hands,"
The earl was compelled to return to
Ravensmere, and he did so almost de-
spairingly. Lady Hamilton was fast
improving; she would be able to 60 to
her own home soon. the doctor said,
and all anxiety about her was quite
at an end. The truth of the story had
come to light; all the papers had it;
every one knew that Lady Hamilton
had been shot by mistake and that it
was the young Countess of Caraven
whom John B1antyre had intended to
kill. -
The earl confded the result of his
mission to Sir Raoul, who was not
much surprised.
You have tried her beyond her
strength" he said; II should advise
you without loss of time to return to
London again."
Lord Caraven did so, but his journey
was fruitless. Hildred refused to see
him; to all entreaties from her father
she answered simply:
II have not one word to add to what
I have said" and with that answer the
earl was Obliged to be content.
In sheer despair he sent for Sir
Raoul, who, though almost unfat to
travel, fastened to him; he besought
him to use his influence with the beau
tiful young wife who had no pity
for him. Then he grew wildly jealous
at the idea that she would listen, to
Sir Raoul when she refused absolutely
to listen to him M
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
News Of the State.

Sof satisfaction. Rural schools IN this
state are subject to many inconven-
fences which prevent them from accom-
plishing the best results. The scarcity
of settlers In many parts prevents the
employment of competent teacher and
renders the attendance Of small chill
dren very difficult and sometimes dam
gerous. The consolidated plan would
remedy many of these features and
practically solve the question of educa-
ton for the state.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
CONSOLIDATE RURAL SCHOOLS.

North DnkOtnns AEitate an Up-tO-
Date Project.
The various school districts in Cass
county are agitating the advisability Of
a consolidated system Of rural schools.
The plan, as outlined, is to merge sew
eral schools into one, employ only first
class teachers, bring the pupils to and
from SCHOOL, provide social entertain
ments, and otherwise make the winter winter
session both instructive and entertain
ing. In several communities this plan
has already been tried. giving the best
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
Terrible.

whats the matter, old man? You
seem detected" IT am. I did tar
rible thing this morning" IT hope you
didn't lose any money on wheat?" "No,
but forgot one of my clerks when the
directory canvasser was here. and 80
that'll cut down the estimate Of our
population. l don't know how shall
ever be able to look my fellow citi-
zens in the face again."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
EMANCIPATION Proclamation,

The Wife-You can't blame me for
wanting nice dresses. All women arc
slaves to fashion. The Husband-Well,
I'm strong abolitionist, and I can't
consistently give money toward en-
couraging slavery in any form.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
MRS. j. Il. uAsKNs.

MRS. j. a. HASKINS.
for months after, and at the time I
thought death was welcome relief;
but before my last child was born .
good neighbor advised LydiaE.Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound, and
I used that, together with your Pills
and Sanative Wash for four months
before the child's birth sit brought
me wonderful relief. I hardly had an
ache or pain, and when the child was
ten days old 1 left my bed strong in
health. Every spring andfall now take
abottle Of Lydia E.Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and find it keeps
me in continual excellent health
MRS. ]. II. HAsK1Ns, 324S Indiana Ave-,
Chicago, III: $4,000 forfeit If above tsst,mo.
uiai 10 not genuine.
Care and careful counsel is
what the oxpectant and would-be
mother needs, and this counsel
she can secure without cost by
writing to Mrs. Pinkham at
Lynn, Mass.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28
smooth Aftornard.

Miss Singleton They say that hap
py marriages are rare. Tell me-, did
you ever have any trouble with your
husband2 Mrs. May Tedd No troubls
that recollect, except in getting him.
It'd Bits,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-02-28

Shell hope you were polite to papa,
dear? He-Indeed was. / gave him
. cordial invitation to mako his house
my home. TIT Bits.
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rarely has to search for fine phrases for
apologies
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
HISTORIC INCIDENT RECALLED.
A Counts P~eriIous Trip i'm n Balloon
with Sixty Million Francs.

PARIS, April Am interesting historical
revelation has been made by Count De
Keratry, a former project of police. at a
banquet given by the Aero Club in honor
Of the thirteen surviving ~aeronauts who
LETT Paris during the siege of that city in
1S7O-1S71. The count, who descended at
Prillon, near Bar lie Due. Department of
Mouse, after a perilous journey, said he
was intrusted by the national defense gov
eminent with a mission to Madrid. where
he was to try to persuade Marshal Prim to
proclaim a republic in Spain. Keratry had
in the balloon $1,000. 900 francs, in treasury
bonds. which a detachment of Prussian
Uhlans nearly captured. The money was
intended to equip and pay an army corps
of $1,000 men. which Spain was to place at
Frances disposition. Marshal Prim re-
fused to undertake the task, although
Senior Castelar, and other Spanish republic
ans supported the proposition. Marshal
Prim was assassinated three months after
ward. and his murderer was never discov-
cred.
Marshal Prim organized the movement
which, in September, 1868, resulted in the
fight from Spain of Queen Isabella. He
subsequently became minister of war in
the provisional government and furnished
the pretext for the Franco-Prussian war Of
1S70-1sn by Offering the throne of Spain to
Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern. In the
autumn of 1870 Marshal Prim obtained
from the Spanish Cortes the election Of
the italian Prince Amadeus, Duke of Aosta,
as King of Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05

NEW YORK, April 4-Daniel NJ. Foster.
known In his day as one Of the ablest law
yers in New York, is dead from pneumonia.
He had been Ill for three weeks. He was
admitted TO the bar forty-three years ago.
The Armours and Rockefellers were among
his early clients, and he was the legal ad-
wiser of the late Governor Roswell p.
Flower. During the last fifteen years he
gradually drifted from the active pursuit
of the profession, although he continued
its practice. He is believed TO Rave died
very wealthy.
CARACAS, Venezuela, April 4.-Mr. Hid
dleton, A former British minister 10 Vene-
Zuela, died here to-day at the age of eighty
seven years. Mr.. Middleton was a British
minister to Mexico during the reign Of
Emperor Macmillan. He retired from the
diplomatic service i'm 1878. The Venezuelan
government has decreed that military hon
ors be paid the deceased.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, April 4.-Gen.
James Harding. secretary Of the Missouri
Board OF Railroad commissioners. died
here to-day. aged seyenty-twO years. He
served in the Confederate army as major
of artillery.
NEWARK, N. j.. April 4-David A. De-
pue, former chief justice OF the Supreme
Court OF New Jersey and one OF the most
eminent jurists OF this State. is dead al his
home here from kidney trouble.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-The Navy De-
partment has been informed Of the death of
Pay Director II. T. Wright at Port Said.
Egypt, on the 18th ult.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
new MEAT LAW DEFENDED
GERMAN GOVERNMENT DETERMINED
TO ENFORCE PROHIBITION.
Official Statement Showing the Health
Council Was
stone on the Atlantic.

BERLIN, April 4-Continuing it's de-
Tense of the statement that the prohibition
of the use of boracic acid in preserving
meats had been approved by the imperial
health council the Ministry has published
in the North German Gazette a statement
in which it explains that the health coun-
ell consists of seventy members who are
experts in the various branches of science.
They are not all qualified 10 pass Judgment
on food questions. it is explained, conse-
quently the regulations concerning the use
of boracic acid were submitted TO the food
committee of the council, whose judgment
in the matter must be accepted as an au-
thority equal TO that of the entire council.
It has been semi-oficially announced that
the result of the tour of Count Posadowsky-
Wehner. imperial secretary of state for the
interior. to Dresden. Munich and other cap
itals to confer with the federal govern
ments Is an mistaken determination on the
part of the imperial government not to
raise the minimum duties on corn proposed
in the tariff bill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
Mr.. Marott,. Neat Profit.

1t is stated that George j. Marott made
a profit of 1000 by the sale OF his Logans-
port street-railway system TO the Wabash
River Traction Company. The terms Of
the sale were agreed upon a few days ago.
and. although saying nothing about the
amount received by him from the Wabash
Company. Mr.. Marott confirms the report
OF the safe.
NJ. b. Larry, an attorney OF Logans-
port, was here Thursday night n yester-
day to close the deal with Mr.. Marott. II
is understood that ne brought with him
$40 900 as the price OF the Logansport sys-
tenn. Mr.. Marott was said 10 have paid
5000 900 for the system when IL passed into
his control, three years ago.
Mr.. Larry says that the Wabash Company
will build an extension OF its lines at once
from Logansport TO Peru. IL will also i'm
prove and rebuild the Logansport system.
making it thoroughly modern. II may also
build, he says, a line 10 Lafayette.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
I 7 NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. F. NJ. Ingler has been confined 20 her
home for the past week with an attack of
illness.
Members of the Phi Delta Theta Club
will hold their monthly luncheon to-day at
noon at the University Club.
The board of directors OF the Ohio and
Indiana Oil Company has just declared It's
regular monthly dividend Of l per cent.
a Happy Hooligan' play will be given
tonight at the Deaf and Dumb Institute
for the benefit of the ball club Of the insti-
tuition.
Mr.. j. r. Miller will exhibit his pictures.
last and winters work. at the
Lieber Gallery from April 7 10 II, inclusive.
The work comprises subjects i'm oil, pastel
and monotype sketches.
Charles Bramlett, a very lengthy colored
Washington street last night and Patrol
man RAIDER sent him 10 the police station,
charged with violating a city ordinance.
Queen Esther Auxiliary will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Lulu Endsley, 92 South
New Jersey street. on Friday. April IL She
will be assisted by Mrs. Sarah NJ. Without.
Mrs. Ella II. Billings and Mrs. Anna
Perry.
Mrs Andrew e Mackey. living at ms
East North street, has asked the police to
locate her husband. who has been missing
from home since last Saturday. She sus-
poets foul play. She says he frequents sa-
Icons.
The Rev. Charles NJ. Lawrence. pastor
of the First United Presbyterian Church,
will give tomorrow evening the first OF
A series of lectures TO young men. The
topic will be THE Young Mans Capital
and How to Spend It."
Wiley Pierce. colored. living at OIL Fort
Wayne avenue, was arrested last night by
PatrOlman Kitzmiller, charged with draw
ing deadly weapons. Pierce is said 10 have
pointed a very healthy looking hrearm at
Harry Young and a warrant for his arrest
was filed by Young.
At a meeting Of the directors of the pro-
posed Pythian orphans home the subject
OF deciding on a city where the home VIII
be built was deferred until reports can be
received from several large cities OF the
State. Alexandria and Logansport each
want the home, but at the meeting OF the
directors the representatives of these
towns could not report and asked further
time. Action was deferred on all cases I'M
til the early part of next month.
At the annual meeting of the Second
Presbyterian Church the following officers
were elected: Ruling elders. L. g. Walker.
u. w. Coffin, w. s. Fish and j. F. Wallick:
deacons, II. s. Tucker. G. II. Shower. II. ID.
Yoder, DR.. f. d. Moffett and r. A. Hen
Erickson; trustees. r. l.. Mayer. W. p.
Maine. F. NJ. Ayres and William Scott. w.
p. Maine is treasurer and c s. Denny
clerk. The treasurer's report showed the
receipts to be about $1,000. IL was also
recommended that improvements be made
in the auditorium.