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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
JUMPS FROM HIGH BRIDGE.

Man With a jag Unsuccessfully At
tempts SEiciie.
st. Paul, July 4.-Happy in anticipa-
jumped head first from the high bridge
to the river yesterday morning, falling
EOS feet. He was laboring under a
drunken desire to end his life. The fall
and the contact with the water had a
SOLDERING effect, and on coming to the
surface, managed to keep afloat until
rescued. He is now at the city hospi-
tai. The doctors say he is suffering
from trivial injuries, and will probably
be released to-day. Vandrasek is the
second man to survive drop from the
high bridge during the past six weeks.
Family troubles appear to have been
the cause of his mad attempt.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
Lack of Clothing in Uganda.

A lack OF clothing was-and probably
still is-the most salient characteristic
of the Wa-Kavirondo. ST am afraid
YOU will find them very Naked" said q
missionary to me, on the borders OF
that country. And SO we did. Nothing
could have been nakeder. From their
walled villages they issued in swarms.
and crowded around the tents to gaze
upon us, monsieur, madame and bebe.
without rag to their names, nor a
clout between them, unless, indeed, q
bead ne cklace or a hipopotamus' tooth
stuck behind the ear could be accounted
clothing. An airy, buoyant folk, ver-
lily, and to missionary eyes sad con-
trast to the semi ivilized Waganda.
with their, greasy draperies Of bark
cloth.-Cornhill s9f $50 IS 2S3 M
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
MOTHER WOULD END HER LIFE,

Dlsheartened by Her Inability to
support Herself and Children.
Kenosha, Wis, July 4.-Because she
could not support herself and her two
little children on 81 a week, Mrs. May
Ratson. twenty three years old. twice
attempted suicide: las. night. The wo-
man had been disconnected and dis
couraged during the day, and late in
the evening she put the two children to
bed and went to bridge near by.
climbed upon q rail and started TO-
throw herself into the river Two men
who were passing reached the woman
1ust in time to save her. Later Mrs.
Watson took q quantity Of carbolic acid,
but the doctors arrived in time to save
her life. 8 Sis5 y. &
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

Prospective Groom Cannot he LO-
ts.r- Gated.
st. Paul. July 4.-Matthias Vandrasek
ton Of his wedding, which was to have
taken place yesterday, Conrad A. Sven
sen. prosperous, sober young railroad
man of this city, started out last Sun
day afternoon to look for house
whittier he might take his bride. He
rever came back. Nothing has been
heard of him. He had $500 in his pOck-
ct. He might have been murdered for
his money. That is the only explana-
ton that suggests itself to his friends.
Every known circumstance is opposed
to the idea that he disappeared volun-
tarily.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
HOBSON MAKES GOOD.
Hero of the Merrimnc Pleases the
South D1kOtnna.

Hero of the Merrimnc Pleases the
South DakOtans.
Aberdeen, S. D., July 3.-Capt. Hob
sons visit to South Dakota has won
for him fresh laurels and many friends,
besides doing away with an unfortu-
late prejudice against the gentleman
which had found place in the minds Of
many people. Capt. Hobson gave an
address before the Big Stone Chau-
tauqua, also one at the Tacoma Park
assembly, both of which marked the
speaker as a deep student and thinker,
whose researches are of an extensive
scope. Every one who listened to his
remarks was profoundly impressed by
their excellence and depth of thought.
He spent Sunday in Aberdeen, the
guest of w. D. Swain. and in the even
ing spoke at the Episcopal church to a
large audience. .
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
D1scoURAG1NG FOR CORN.

Exceptionally Favorable Weather
Can Only. Make "a Fair Crop.
Des A1oines, Iowa, July 4.-The local
station Of the weather bureau issued a
report yesterday showing that the total
precipitation for last month was 7.27
inches, Al per cent above normal, and
that the temperature was Sc degrees. 5
degrees below normal. Director Sac
says only exceptionally favorable July
weather can produce fair yield Of oats
and corn.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
COLLAPSE OF TUNNEL.
Men Working in the Place Were
Caught by the Sliding Earth.

Men WORKING in the Place We're
Caught by the Sliding Earth.
Minerva, Ohio. July 4.-With a rum
bling and grinding that could be heard
for miles the tunnel on the Lake Erie,
Alliance & Wheeling railroad near here
caved in its entire length early yester-
day. Work was commenced some time
ago to uncover and make cut of the
hill and come of it had been accom-
plished Just how many men We're
caught and injured is not known, but
all the doctors from here have been
taken to the place. Traffic on the road
will be stopped for quite while as a
result of the disaster.
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TAFH's NOTE TO i VATICAN.
Definite Proportion Ready to he
Presented IF Aunroyed

Definite PrOpOs1tiOn Ready to BE
Presented If Approved.
Rome, July 4.-The civil governor of
the Philippine islands, Judge William
II. Taft. has cabled Washington the
terms of the note to the vatican,on the
subject Of the disposit ton Of the friars'
lands in the islands which was COM
pleted here yesterday al tile conference
held between Coy. Taft, Maj. Porter, Of
the Office 81. the Judge advocate general
OF the army: Judge James r. Smith Of
the supreme court of the, Philippines,
and Bishop o. German Of. ssiopx Falls.
II the terms are approved .ths.note win
be Delivered tonight B. sssss..s !.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
DYNAMITE A PRIEST.
Illinois Catholic Church Faction
Tnkea Desneratc Meaaure.

Illinois Catholic Church Faction
.. Takes Desperate Measure.
Spring Valley, ILL.,, July 4.-The paro-
chial residence of Rev. Kasmir Ambro-
salts. pastor Of st. AIMS Catholic
church in this city, was dynamited last
night in an attempt to kill the priest.
The congregation for some time past
has been divided into warning factions
and the troubles have been at white
heat for several days. Although the
pastor was sleeping close to the point
where the bomb was discharged he es-
capped unhurt. There is great excite
ment among the I4ithuanians of the
town over the outrage on their pastor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
More Land for Settlers

Bismarck, N. D., July 3.-Indian In
spector Mclaughlin has succeeded in
effecting a treaty with the Fort Ber-
thold Indians for the cession of over
100000 acres of their land. It Is the
policy of the Indian department to cur
tail the Indian allotments of lands
gradually, and open the large reserva-
tions to settlement, and this will be
done in this case.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
DRINKS MACHINE OIL AND DIES.

TwO-Year-O1d Daughter of South
Dakota Couple Is Dead.
Rapid. City, s. D., July A drink Of
machine oil caused the death Of a two
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
F. walthal. residing at Hereford, a
short distance from Rapid City. A
Physician was summoned, but could
not save the child's life. The oil is to
be analysed to see what 1t contains that
is poisonous.
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TRANSPORT IN DISTRESS.
Loses Shaft and Was In Imminent
Danger of Sinking.

Norfolk Va, July 4.-Capt. Linn Of
the collier I4eonidas, which returned
from st. Vincent last night, says that
when nearing port on his return he
sighted off Body's island the United
States army transport Kearney in dis
tress. She was laden with troops. One
of her twin shafts had broken and the
loose end had been lost. Water was
running into the ship through the gap
ing shaft sleeve. She was unable to
make Roadway with the other screw
and was in danger of driving ashore Or
sinking. The Leonidas managed to get
a hawser to the Kearney and tow her
into Hampton Roads.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
In the House.

Washington, July 2.-AmiG a scene Of
enthusiasm that has not been paral-
leled since the exciting and stirring
days of the Spanish war, Speaker
Henderson. at $50 yesterday afternoon
declared the house of representatives
adjourned sine die. In doing SO he
said that no house of representatives
since the adoption of the constitution
had done as much work as this one.
The audience to which he made his
brief address was a brilliant one. The
galleries We're packed to the doors and
almost two thirds of the members were
in their seats on the floor. The speak
er's appreciative words to the mem
bers in thanking them for their CO.
operation during the session had
touched a responsive chord and they
gave him a remarkable demonstration
of their friendship and good will. While
the cheering and applause were still in
progress the members on the floor
Began Singing
my Country, IT'S of Thee" It was
taken up by the correspondents in the
press gallery over the speakers chair
and by the spectators in the surround
ing galleries, and soon the vast hall
was ringing with the swelling chorus.
Other patriotic airs followed as the
members exchanged farewells, The
-Spangled Banner alternating
with "Dixi..'' The speaker came down
from his irostrum, his appearance on
the floor being greeted with For He's
a Jolly Good Fellow and perfect
rush Of members to grasp his hand.
Standing in the area in front Of the
clerks desk, he joined in the songs and
there was wild scene when Gen.
Hooker Of Mississippi, the old one
armed Confederate veteran, took his
place by the side Of the speaker and
together they sang Dixie Mr..
Chandler, a Mississippi Democrat,
jumped upon desk and let out a yell
Of jubilation that fairly shook the
rafters. For. almost half an hour
The Jubi1ation Continued.
All this time the spectators remained
standing in the galleries watching the
animated scene below and joining in
the singing. 4 "a, s. 81 & q.
The adjournment came at the end Of
a seven and a half hours session, dur
Ing which much minor business was
transacted. In all seventy bills and
resolutions were passed. The general
good feeling in the house had been
heightened by the victory won over
the senate on the item IA the naval ap-
preparation bill for the building Of q
battleship in a government yard. The
closing hour was occupied with q
spirited debate between Mr.. Cousins Of
Fcwa Ind Mr.. Richard son, the Demo-
cratic leader. over the report on the
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
store and Po.tonice Robbed.

Store and PostOMice Robbed.
White Rock, S. D., July SIS. E. os-
carson's store was broken into last
night and 500 worth Of jewelry and
clothing stolen. The postofi1ce was
cion points to tramps.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
AGRICULTURE IN WISCONSIN.
Census Bureau Gives Out Interestinr
Statistics.

4. Statistics.
Washington, July 4.-The census re-
port on agriculture in Wisconsin for
the census year 1900 shows 169,795 farms
in the state valued at $685. $50. OF
this value II per cent was in land and
all other improvements than buildings
The value Of farm implements and ma
chinery was $29,237O 10, and live stock
$96,327, $40. The total value of farm
property was $s11, 712,319. The total
value of farm products for 1899, which
exceeds 1889 by 1872 per cent, was $751;
445,71 Of which Sc per cent was in
crops. including forest products cut or
produced on farms. The gross farm in
come in 1899 for the state was Sis, S61, =
1853, and gross income on investment IA
per cent
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QlOl2|Gl2E@S
RESUME OF RIM
i WEEKS PAocHRDINcS.
9 - = . . Z
In the House.

r In the House.
Washington, July 1.-With final adj
journment probable to-day, the house
worked under high pressure from noon
yesterday until far into the night.
The conference report on the Philip
pine civil government bill, which is
considered the last obstacle in the way
Of adjournment. was adopted by a
strict party vote with the single ex-
ception of Mr.. Mccall of Massachu-
sets, who voted with the Democrats.
A partial report on the general de-
6ciency appropriation bill was adopted
and after prolonged fight the house,
by vote Of lis to 101 accepted the sem
ate amendment to appropriate 100000
for the Buffalo exposition and then
sent the bill back Ito conference. The
senate amendments to appropriate
100000 for the Charleston exposition
and $1,000.000 to pay the Hawaiian fire.
bubonic plague awards was defeated.
the former by a vote Of II to 11S. Sub
seQuently, at the night session, the
house reversed itself and assented to
the senate amendment making an APP
preparation for the Charleston EXPOSE
ton. Numerous bills were passed under
suspension of the rules, including the
Senate bill to allot lands in the Chero-
lkee nation and to provide corporation
laws sfor Alaska.
At the evening session the Dick
militia bill Which is to be used as a
stop gag for the remainder Of the ses-
sion while the house is waiting for
conference reports. was taken up.
The adjournment resolution is to be
withheld until the conference report on
the Philippines bill is adopted by the
senate. eG
In the Senate.
Hot words passed between Mr.. Bailey
Of Texas and Mr.. Beveridge of Indiana
on the floor of the senate yesterday.
and after adjournment was followed up
by a physical assault by the Texas
senator on the senator from Indiana.
ment for its handling of the case of an
American citizen, DR.. Scott, and re-
Elected on the competency of Judge
IellHclu, SOIlClLOT VI Tie uepdItlIlSAC.
Mr.. Beveridge characterized the
words of the Texas senator as IAN UNI
warranted attack"
This characterization Mr.. Bailey re-
garded as an insult, and demanded that
Indiana senator withdraw his words.
Mr.. Beveridge declined to withdraw
them unless Mr.. Bailey first withdrew
his language in respect to solicitor Pen
field. although he disclaimed any in
tention of insulting Mr.. Bailey.
The trouble grew out of a resolution
offered by Mr.. Bailey calling for the
papers in a Mexican mining case, in
which he maintained DR.. Scott had
been unfairly treated, not only by the
Mexican courts. but also by the Ameri-
can ambassador, Mr.. Clayton, and the
officials of the state department. Mr..
Bailey declared Ambassador Clayton
was either incompetent or dishonest,
and his remarks led to some tart re-
joinders.
EARLY in the session Mr.. Elkins of
West Virginia delivered an earnest
speech in favor of the annexation of
Cuba, maintaining that it would be to
the best interests Of both countries.
Among the many bills passed was
one giving Rear Admiral Schley the
pay and allowance of a rear admiral en-
the active list of the navy.
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-FOUR BAD MEN.
They Saw Their Way Out of the
Sinn~ TuS1

They Saw Their Way Out of the
Sioux City Jail.
Sioux City, Iowa, July 4.-Four bad
men broke Jail here last night. They
are John Cole, James Story and Fred
Thompson, horse thieves. and James
Henry, burglar. A bar was sawed off
and the men went through hole 7x14
inches. Cole is a member of an organ
lied gang of horse thieves, and as a
woman was with him when arrested, it
is thought she was the person on the
outside furnishing aid. Story was but
recently released from the penitentiary.
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Bemidji, Mimi, July 3.The hear1ng
OF Basil Thunder. charged with khs
murder OF O-Boh -Boho- Mush- Eke was
L continued until July ( for the purpose
sof procuring "a aitional witnesses tor
the state. a ssg ;S
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Crona washed Away

No. M 70 4Is11CfOp1s W0BMcu AWHy.45sll - q
Kalamazoo, Mich, July 4.-Kalama-,
zoo and vicinity was visited last night
by the heaviest rainfall Of the season,
1T is estimated that two inches Of rain
fell In one hour. s. Many Of the celery
fields were completely flooded.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
sHAKOPEE's MAYOR DIES.

Former Treasurer of Scott County
Victim of Heart Disesse.
shakopee. Mimi, July 4.-James Sui
Ivan. mayor If the city. was found
dead at his home yesterday morning.
Heart disease3is supposed to have been
the cause. He was forty five years old
and leaves wife and three children.
He was treasurer OF Scott county from
1883 to 1896, and mayor Of the city since
April. 1901.
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Boys Neck Broken.

GAINESVILLE, Mimi, July 3.-The five
year-old son of Robert Dagner Of Wv
ian township met death while playing
on hay rack. He fell between the
boards. His head was caught in the
cross-stays, breaking his neck.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
Hangs In Cow stable,

Eau Claire, Wis. July 3.-P. c. Webb,
bachelor, aged forty-three, who lived
alone on his Farm In Washing ton town
ship, hanged himself In q COW stable.
He was insane and had, relatives az
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-07-11
SALOONS ANTE UP.
Farfbau1t Raises the Limit and
Profits Much Thereby.

Faribault, Mimi, July 4. = Thirteen
saloonkeepers paid $1,000 each into the
city treasury yesterday and a four
teenth has made application to open a
saloon July 10. Faribault had sixteen
saloons last year, with $500 license, and
will have fourteen this year with 81 900,
net gain of $4,000 in revenue for the
city. Part of this money was used
yesterday~in cancelling $4,000 of Mime
sofa Central railroad bonds which were
issued by the city in 1882.
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Wri9ht Lo.es AppeaI.

Pierre, s. D., July A. The supreme
court has affirmed the decision OF the
lower court in the case Of 8. H.. Wright,
the, Centervillei attorney sentenced
from Minnehaha county for one year,
|. on charge Of embezzlement. .z .ssSf7.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-22

DassttrN. HtantnE blossoms rhRt
Greeted the CALIFORNIA; Pioneers.

DasstirN. niantng blossoms rhat
Greeted the California Pioneers.
lar Out nc sea cleaning sheets 90
dazzling gold arrested the gaze OF the
early explorers OF California. Blazing
along the Pacific coast. cmbroidcring
the grcCn foothills OF the snow capped
Sierra MadrcS. TRANSFORMING acres and
acrcs Of treClcss plains into royal cloth
~ guild. millions ~ flowers of silky tex
turS and color Of aold fascinated the
spanish dlScOVcrcrS. An eminent bot
anlSt. ESchSchoitE. at once classified
the plant. and h,s followers conferred
his name upon this the only native
American papaver.
prcamlikc in beauty. fascinating from
shcCr loneliness. spreading IN soft un-
dulations over the land. the California
poppy hloomCd above the richest views
and arteries Of gold the world has ever
known. nh unsupported y Circc. with
powers 10 please. dazzle and charm hy
its euchantmcnts. while Il allurcs. ullS
and myStites. this dover OF sleep seem
"a 10 draw by some occult process from
the earth tho elixir of gold. unfolding
its blooms OF gold as bcacous proclaim
ing. we are blooming above rich mines
OF gold"
There is ever mystery about the
poppy. Il IS weird flower. 10 is al
most scuticnt. with a life unknown 70
human Kind. "Whilc glory guards with
solemn tread the hivouac OF the dead"
stcalthiiy a sea 90 gore crccps over the
old battlctcl1s Hiooa rcd. the poppicS
D.
val above the soil that covers The slain.
Lord Macaui9y says OF the battlefield
OF Necrw.udcu. The summer after tho
battle thc SOIL fcr,ii.zcd 10y 10000 dc1d
broke forth into millions Of blood red
poppicS- The traveller from ST TrouA
10 Tiricmont who saw that vast field
~ rich scarlet stretching from Ilr1aa
20 Nccrw .r,icn could harf'y help far
ewing that the fgurutivc description OF
the Hebrew prophet was literally nc
compliShcd. that THE earth was dis
closing her blood and refusing to cover
her slain" Ravard Taylor I'm The
Lands OF the Saraccn" says De contcm-
plated with feelings no could not do
scribe THE old hattlcncids 81 Syria.
dcnscly covered with blood rcd pop
pies blooming i'm harharic splerdor.
gloating ON the gore OF soldiers slain"
However interesting the poppy may
be 10 men Of science and 20 lovers of
the beautiful. il is YET moro 50 10 tho
people OF California This beautiful.
weird. gold coicrcd flower Of gosSamcr
texture belongs 20 California alone.
Nowhere else I'm the world has il ever
made ITS habitat There it is naturally
so profuse thar il is related as fact
that. coming on a turn fun face upon
a blooming field Of yellow poppies. daz-
cling in the sunshine, horses have been
put TO flight rs from flames II fire.
Home and Flowers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-22
Food. md Ann.,it.-

In some good advice given IN print by
n physician the theory held by faddists
In special foods. warranted TO perform
marNcls Of health and restoration. is
exploded. Don't" says this writer.
"imasine that you can grow strong on
foods that you dislike. Better fried
ham and chocolate cake with a good
appetite than health cereal with milk
and disgust"
One would hesitate. perhaps. 20 FOL
low strictly the fried ham and choco
late cake dictum 10 the letter. but il j.
undoubtedly true that NJ the moment
many persons almost starve themselves
because they have no appetite for the
various SO called health foods. which
alone they fancy they can eat. Above
and beyond the choice OF food is mod
Grafton In partaking OF IL and relish for
what is eaten.-New York Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-22
NATURAL HISTORY.

some Of the caterpill3rS found in the
vicinity Of the Darling river. Austria
lin. are over six inches in length.
The leaders Of flock OF migrating
wild geese become tired sooner than
others and are frequently relieved by
their fellows.
The gray buzzard IS said to be the
heaviest bird that flies the young
males. when food is plentiful weighing
nearly forty pounds. The bird is near
~ extinct.
The terrapin lives largely upon crabs
He never eats his food. but bolts it.
His favoritc tidbit IS the crabs claw.
which he swallows whole with the
greatest relish.
The glowworm lays eggs which. II IS
said. arc themselves luminous. How
ever. the young hatchcd from them are
not possessed OF those peculiar proper
ties until after the first transformation.
\ whistiins moth IS an Australian
rarity. There Is CLASSY space OF the
wings crossed with ribs. When the
moth wants to whistle. Il strikes these
ribs with its autennT, which have a
knob at the end. The sound is a love
call from the male 10 the female
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-22
A Poison withou, an AD,,do,.

Some persons are advocating a substi-
tute for death by electricity and hang
ing. They have advocated poisoning.
Well, nothing could be more effective
or painless than execution by means OF
a capsule filed with hydrocyanic acid.
1t might be served without the knowl-
edge OF the convict. and death would
be so sudden and so certain that there
could be no resurrection. A single drop
placed on the tongue Of a big dog
causes instant death. A half teaspoon
full taken by a man will cause him to
drop as If struck by lightning. There
is no antidote
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-05-22
The Scenfcr.

The scepter was the emblem OF DOW
er- KS the silver wand. so familiar in
cathedrals. was once hollow. containing
the ''virge' or rod with which chastise-
ment was inflicted upon the choristers
and younger members Of the founda-
ton. SO the royal scepter represented
the right to infiict punishment Hence
the expression Ito sway the scepter''
Implied the holding of regal dignity.
The scepter with the dove possessed the
additional Specification Of the Holy
Ghost. as controlling the actions OF the
sovereign. The same idea was con-
veyed at Reims by the beautiful ccre-
mony Of letting loose a number OF
doves at the coronation OF the French
kings--GoOd Words.