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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05

instance, in this way: One shirt, two
collars, two pairs of cuffs. He will go
into a saloon when there is rush on
in order to further minimize the pos
sibilities of the barkeeper's detecting
the scribbling on the bill, and will call
for a drink.
The money is put in the drawer, the
man gets his drink and his change,
and walks out. Directly his partner
walks in: calls for glass of beer and
tenders 81 bill in payment. The bar
keeper throws out IS cents in change.
You made a mistake, old man. the
purchaser will say. I gave you IS
bill" A polite wrangle follows. The
fellow is insistent, says he only had
one piece of money and that was IS
bill, and he remembers to have
jotted down list of his laundry ON
the back of it. He calls for the boss,
tells him of the dispute and asks him
to see If he has S. bill with one
shirt, two collars, two pairs cuffs
written on it in pencil. Sure enough
the bill is found, and the man gets
his $4.95 in change. This is the scheme
they worked on the man downtown,
and he had no idea that he had been
swindled until he thought over it for
some time, and then the whole plot
dawned on him. 1t is clever scheme,
but one that will not last, as bar
keepers are awfully quick to get on to
tricks of. this sort. New Orleans
Times-Democrat
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
CROKER FIRED OUT.
Fire Chief Of New York Found Gliilty
Of Charnas

Fire Chief Of New York Found c,iiltv
Of Charges.
New York, Dec. 1. - Edward +.
Croker, chief Of the fire department.
who recently was tried on series Of
charges, yesterday was declared guilty
by commissioner strugis and was dis
missed from the service, the dis.
missal to take place Dec. /. Chief
Croker was found guilty on the
charges Of failure to- enforce the re.
quirements Of law for properly safe.
guarding the Park Avenue hotel" Of
the conversion of public property to
his private use" of conduct prejudi.
,cial to good order and discipline in
prosecuting and unjustly discriminate
ing against certain members of the
uniformed force" and Of conduct I'M
becoming an officer and gentleman
and prejudicial to good order and
discipline"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
s 81 / i lND ] cIl ! |! us fouND.
GREATEsTa Expo SURE OF COR.
!. RUP TON THE COUNTRY Has 81
EVER SEEN. N:
FRAUDS 4 Y U N Tiif fltCIIoNs
CHANGE IN THE ELECTION LAW
II IS STRONG ADvo. u.
Il GATED.

q st. Louis, Dec. L. The October
grand jury submitted Its final report
last night and adjourned. u! The report
is sensational in the extreme, advo-
eating a change in the election laws
and severely criticising the city Of
ficials who have been connected with
the boodling cases. indictments
charging fraudulent dealings were is
sued. A number Of other indictments
were found against persons whose
names are kept secret because they
are not yet in custody. The report in
part says: VI
Citizens OF st. Louis have learned
with shame how they have merciless.
" been robbed for years. We have
Tor the past nine months been RECALLED
with =.
The Greatest Exposure
Of corruption the country has ever
seen. We believe the people have
awakened and the public conscience
quickened, and we feel gratifled that
the law is being enforced and due and
proper punishment is being meted out
to these public plunderers. a5
We have spent some time in the
investigation Of crimes against the
borough. While it is clear many
frauds have been perpetrated, the diff
ficulty of procuring direct testimony
is very great. Corrupt and incompe-
tent men were appointed as judges
and clerks Of election in many pre-
cincts, and the bargains made by the
ward and precinct bosses were car.
RED out by these plant tools. The
Nesbltt election law should be amend
Circuit Attorney Folk is congratu.
lated for the eminent services he had
rendered In his bribery investigation
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
ONLY THE BRITISH REPLY.
One Answer to Russian Note on Sugar
Conference.

One Answer to Russian Note on Sugar
Conference.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 1. - 1t is Off
cially announced that Great Britain
.is the only power that has replied to
the Russian note regarding the sugar
conference. Great Britain's rely
hoped that, the Russian government
would still signify it's adherence to
the Brussels conference, but If not
Great Britain would be compelled to
impose retaliatory duty on Russian
sugar, provided it was determined a
sugar bounty existed in Russia. The
Russian government has replied TO
Great Britain's note, declaring that
such an action would be an infringe
ment on the Anglo-Russian COM
mercial treaty of 1859. The Russian
government maintains that it did not
take part in the Brussels conference
because it wished to assure itself of
its right to adopt domestic measures
for the protection Of the Russian SUI
gar industry.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
FRAUD IN THE LAND OFFICES.

minnesota viii Come in for a Share
OF Investigations Ordered.
washington, Dec. 1. - The land Of.
nee department has decided to make
thorough investigation of the North.
ern minnesota land offices at Duluth.
Crookston and st. Cloud. 1t is claimed
mat many fraudulent entries have
peen reported, and, as there is a gen.
eral shaking up all over the country
as result of recent disclosures made
py special agents of the general land
ONCE, Minnesota is to be included.
Some of the special agents who I'M
earthed the fra.ds in Nebraska are to
be detailed on the Minnesota work.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
ROCKFORD HAS BIG BLAZE.

Business District Of South Dakota
Town Destroyed.
Deadwood, 8. D.. Dec. l. Fire
broke out yesterday in the business
part Of Rockford. A high wind was
blowing at the time and the fire
spread with great rapidity. Flames
soon enveloped the only business
street Of the camp, and the business
section of the town was devastated.
The camp had no fire department, and
is far from any town which had one.
The fire started from defective .fue.
The loss is severe and the insurance
small. Al ss. & (; Il.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
WRECKED BY EXPLOSION.

workman Searches for Gas Leak
With Lighted Match.
81. Paul, Dec. l. ~. An explosion
which shook nearly the whole Of Mer.
ram Park occurred at 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon in the new building
erected for w. H. Gruenhagen at
Frlor and University avenues, and re.
suited In the serious injury of Swan
Johnson, "a Phalen Creek, and Patrol.
man w. Gavin of the Prior avenue no.
nee station. The explosion, which re.
suited in much damage to the build.
ing and other property in the vicini,v
was caused by workman lighting a
match to locate a leak in a gas pine.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
UPHoLDs Mr.. SULLIVAN.

President Roosevelt Settles Lone
his Dispute.
Washington, Dec. The presi.
dent yesterday settled the long pend
ing case Of Paymaster Clyde Sullivan
of the navy by disappearing the find-
ings Of the board which examined him
for promotion. This officer recently
was restored to the navy by an act of
congress and when examined for pro-
motion was reported to be mentally,
physically and professionally
unfit for such advancement. The
presidents action leaves his present
status In the navy unchanged.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
GIRL GIVEN l<RuPP's RICHES.

Bertha, His Daughter, Now Richest
Person, In Germany.
& Essen, Prussia, Dec. /. The late
Herr Krupp's will leaves the factory
to his Oldest daughter, Bertha, to be
administered by his widow until the
daughter attains her majority. Be
sides the $3.50, 900 given for the benefit
Iof his employees, Frau, Krupp,a in be-
half Of Franlein Bertha, has given
$3.50, 900 to be devoted to the improve
|ment Of Essen. 2fs x. 5ls
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
COLLISION OF TRAINS.

'East-eound Passenger Crashes Into a
Work Train.
La Crosse, Wis. Dec. 1. - An open
switch caused the Northwestern pas.
ssenger train, east-bound, to run into
q work train on that road near Lytle's.
nfteen miles above here. Four men.
members of the bridge crew, were
eating dinner in the tool car, which
was struck by the engine, and quite
seriously hurt. They were brought to
the city and taken to the La Crosse
hospital. The engineer and fireman
Jumped and were badly scratched.
Aside from the shaking up, the pas.
sengers experienced no trouble.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
ALFONSO a DEGENElR5A,,l|T..Ei7l,

Distinguished Anthropo logist Makes 4
statems ,t That stirs Up Country
Madrid, Dec. Senior Macho,. the.
Sdisting uished anthrop ologist, 81 has
caused 8 sensation ~ the publication
I'm the Catalonian Medical Review of
sthe results Of u q physiogn omical ex-
Samination Of Alfonso; leaving infer
ence that the monarch iss "a sveritable;
degenerate. The judicia auth orities3
threaten "a sue the Review editor and
writer s55S
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
HOSPITAL FOR TUBERCULOSIS.
Wisconsin Board Of Health to Ask for
One.

Milwaukee, Dec. 1. - The state
board of health. in its annual report
to be made to Gov. La Toilette early
in January, will recommend that an
appropriation be made for the estab.
lishment Of state hospital for the
treatment of tuberculosis. 1t will
also urge the legislature to appropri-
ate large enough fund to carry on
the work of stamping out this disease,
which, it is believed, can be done If
the outdoor treatment now in vogue in
the East is introduced.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
sNot Dead, but Verx sick.

SFi ~ ~ 5IVNs itssR
III Eau Claire. Wis, Dec. Rev. Dr..
Benson yesterda receiYed.a message
that his son law. DIR. Without, had
died lat Wad ma, MINI, and he imrne.
diately ordered the remains sent Ito
Eau sG claire. Later DR., Benson re-
lceiyed a message that Dris Without
vas not dea3 but Dangerously iii. sDr.
Benson last night LETT Tor Wadena. Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
CANAL COMMITS lloN \,

No Appointment Will. Be Considered
!, Until Colombian egotiontIons Are
Completed. N f55s us NJ 81, 8:
Washington. Dec L. The presi-
dent has given no consid eration as to
the personnel of the isthmian canal
commission. He told Senator Culloml
of Illinois that until the pending ne
gotiations with Colombia were I'm
!ished and the government ascertained
exactly where 1t was at, he would not
consider the matter of appointments
on the commission. ;s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
iI5 s7ssys IA
\ = ortl est News
HIS. LAsT. sHlFT.
Miner Killed by fall When About 4
Quit OCCUPATION.

" lINer s<ttIed by TAI When About to
Quit Occupation.
LeaG s. D.. Dec. ]. Horace Ross
yesterday was instantly killed in the
Pluma mine at Lead. He fell forty
feet from q platform to the bottom Of
the shaft, striking on his head. This
was to have been his last shift, as he
mad purchased a small business in
Lead, and was to take possession i'm
mediately. Mr.. Ross was the first
Wnlte child born at Vermillion, s. D.,
Wnere his parents reside. He was a
member of Grigsby's rough riders in
1899. and had also spent several years
IN South Africa in the mines. His
remains will be shipped to Vermillion.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
CREW MAY BE SAFE.
Although Bannockburn Is Believed to
Be Wrecked.

Montreal, Dec. I. ~ News from vari-
GUS sources received here yesterday
regarding the missing steamer Ban
nockburn has inspired the hope that
her crew of twenty men may be safe
ashore somewhere on the mainland
north of Michipicoten isle. While
some doubt still exists, the company
officials are confident that the crew
escaped, although the Bannockburn is
believed to be a wreck on the rocky
north shore of Lake Superior.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
ARSON AT YANkToN.

Three ATTEMPTS Are Made to Burn
Buildings.
Yankton, S. D., Dec. 1. - Three at.
tempts We're made by incendiaries to
burn buildings here last night. Only
one was successful. Daniel Piggott's
barn was burned. In the Pierce hotel
the floors were soaked with oil before
the match was applied. At the house
Of Mrs. Fall, excelsior was pushed in
the cellarway and then fired. The lat
ter attempts were frustrated without
serious loss. There is no clue to the
identity of the firebugs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
HORRIBLE COlD-ClOoDED MURDER
duplicates "A MINoT YOUNG
MAN AS CHIEF PERPE- !.
TRAITOR.
wAYfARfR IS DONE 10 DEATH
SHOT IN THE HEAD AND HIS
BODY THROWN INTO AN
OLD WELL.

Minot. N. D., Dec. 1. - A horrible
cold-blooded murder, committed over
q year, ago, has just been discovered
by the confession Of William Ross,
who was to have been hung at Bot
tineau next Friday for the murder of
an old man named WEIGH, near VIII.
low City.
When the board Of pardons refused
to change the sentence of death to life
Imprisonment and the sheriff began
building the scaffold Ross became
pe4itent and made confession, Civ
ing all the details, drawing accurate
maps of one of the most cold-blooded
murders imaginable. 1t was mo-
trouble for Sheriff Nelson of Bottin-
eau county and Sheriff Carroll OF this
county to walk to the exact spot
where, according to the maps and
confession, the body of the murdered
man could be found. Ross story was
as follows:
About year ago Ross and a com
panion named Carl Hanson of Minot
were
:. y .A niVSiS TIC ranges
four miles north of Tagus, blind sid
ing about forty miles west of Minot,
when they came to a deserted sod
shack In which traveller was stop
ping for the night. They decided to
stay with him, and during the course
of the evening tried to trade horses
with him. The stranger was French
man named Lemars, from near Will
low City. He did not like the horses
ridden by Hanson and Ross and want
ed considerable money to trade. Ross,
who was trying to make the trade
with Lemars, came back to Hanson,
who was in the house. Hanson said:
ooh, never mind; we haven't any
need any. I'll fix that. Well get his
horses all right"
After supper was eaten Hanson
made some pretext to 60 to the barn
and hid himself behind the barn door,
as he knew Lemars was coming out
soon. Lemars had just stepped inside
the barn, with his arms full Of hay,
when Hanson shot him,
Killing Him Instantly.
The body was thrown by Ross and
Hanson Into an old well a short dis
lance from the buildings, on the bank
of a small lake. The horses and wagon
and goods belonging to}Lemars were
disposed of and the money divided be-
tween the murderers some days after
the murder.
Carl Hanson was found at Tagus,
where he has been living on claim,
and taken to the scene of the murder
and then brought to this city and
placed in the county jail.
The body was recovered, badly de-
composed, and is awaiting an in
quest. District court is called for Dec.
s in this county and the trial Of Han
son will take place speedily. Ross
will probably be saved long enough to
attend court and help implicate his
alleged fellow criminal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
FOUGHT PISTOL DUEL.
Rivals in Love Fight and Both Arc
MortalIy Wounded.

MortaIIy Wounded.
Kansas City, Dec. L. - At. Armour
dale, Kan, near here, yesterday, Ern-
est Damns and Charles w. Tucker.
packing house employees, fought a
pistol duel over Mabel Randall, a
waitress. Damns was mortsAly
wounded, but before he died he shot
Tucker Twice, fatally wounding him.
Tucker is still alive. Tucker had met
Damns and the girl on the street, and.
without warning, fred two shots at
him, the wounded man returning the
fire as he lay on the ground.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05

members are expected to renew their
pledges on ST. Patrick's day. ss
Efforts are being made to extend
the field of the leagues operations in
this country. It was organized in
County Wexford. It has juvenile di-
vision.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
ACTIONS WERE QUEER.
Sioux City Man Apparently Lost in
Wisconsin Woods.

0TUux CITY wan apparently Lost IN
Wisconsin Woods.
bayfield,, Wis, Dec. /. - A man
named Schwartz arrived here from
Sioux City, Iowa, last Saturday and
left Sunday morning for Cornucopia,
"a small town twenty-five miles west
Of Bayfield,, but failed to arrive at Es
destination. He has not been heard
from since: The road is sparsely set
tied, but well Travelled. It is I'M
reasonable that he should stray from
the road Internationally. His actions
were queer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05

;3 Three Children Die From BURR. RI
Baltimore, Dec. !. 49, Three chile reni
of Morris Bressler died last night
from burns received ut ii Ell home,
during the day. The her left Them
At home alone and when she returned
the house was In fames. ;35st5.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
! NOT UNDER PROTECTION. !,
Minister Hunters Son Will Have q
REGULAR Trial,

Regular Trial.
Washington, Dec. 1. Minister
Hunter, at Guatemala City, cabled the
state department that his son God.
frey, who shot Fitzgerald, is twenty
four years old, Is III business on sis
own account, and, therefore, is not
under the protection of the legation.
All that he asks is that Mr.. Bailey, the
secretary of the legation, be allowed
to testify before the Guatemalan
courts. This permission has already
been granted by the department.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-05
HIS HOARD is STOLEN.
Helena Tailor Without Faith In Banks
Isl Ss Loses $500. -

Loses $500. ], l.. ~.
Helena, Mont, Dec. 1. Richard
Barr. tailor, was robbed yesterday
morning Of $500 In gold and currency
which he had concealed in a bureau
drawer. Barr does not believe In
banks. The police have arrested Will
lam Schro eder as a suspect and say
they have q strong circumstantial
case against him. u 4.
The Greenville times., 1902-06-07
COMING OF THE COTTON
PICKER.

The cotton picking machine Ii
being widely discussed by the
press of the state and by writer's
of thought who have contributed
their views on the coming of the
picker. So far as we have noticed
all comment has been favorable
to this great1invention.
Under the above caption a con-
tributor, under the nom de plume
Of "Farme, . discusses the machine
and its relation to the future of
he South, after she follcwfngl
isshion: I
''The recent iH9eatfon to pick t
ostsa supplies > long felt EAat.
'hsrs wss kof snergh hiapr toi,
lFe gAssEM prsavcsA sIbtS III
~ y s,Esiaal: 'Kaup sassssl
The Greenville times., 1902-06-07
IMPROVEMENTS.

We are always in favor of any.
thing that will add to the progress
and prosperity of our city and
hopethe new light company will be
successful in getting enough con.
tributions from citizens to Justify
them to build a long line so that
during the hot summer nights the
people NAV ENJOY long ride.
We suggest that our citizens
take up the matter and.contribute
literally so as to make the enter
prise a success.
The company is made I'D en-
tlrely OF our own citizens, q pure.
ly local concern with local capital.
The proposed new road will cali
Tor an Investment of $50, 900 more
In money to cover the territory
proposed,
We sng gest that anyone who
desires the road to pass by his pro-
perty call at the Office of the com.
pany and say what inducements
he is willing toaoffer.
There can be no doubt that re-
sldence property located on the
street IN which the road is buiIt
will materially advance in vaIue
especially that located some dis. |
lance from the business center
where the cars can be used in 90,
ng and returning from town
We understand that the road at
present contemplated will connect
he two depots, the new hotel,
'ourt house, and the lower and /
lpper parts Of the city. The exact
ocatlon depending on the induce.
lents held out by resident. ON The
iferent streets.
That Green vile badly needs
1ch q road, there is no doubt. Il
7e commend the efforts of our II
tizens who are stockholders of b
70 Delta Electric Light PewerlaDd a
anutacturing Co., for thier en- 10
rprise, and prophesy that they c
IL meet with Sach encourage. III
s.t that viii Induce them to ex-
% their Ines to the suburbs aua
ablish 8 park where al can 90
SgfGy Themselves. III
es eoaFslT has alrna4y sIcaa -
g sef saiE ely is Ihe say q y
The Greenville times., 1902-06-07

The Beers have surrendered, land
by the terms of peace have gained
everything but their independence
which had long since been hope
less. So in order to care for their
noble women and children, who
by the hardships they have en-
dured have done more than SOL
dier's part, they decided to give
up the unequal struggle. We hope
King Edward will be liberal with
them in the future, and we believe
he'will, for in thelpossession of this
country he gains the bravest of
people and one of the richest
lands on the globe,
The Greenville times., 1902-06-07
FEELING.


sse sy virtSs 81 tMSs.sas..Slppi. =. Washington County
Sisors, Of said county, mads tS;s 1Tsrd OF super:
uS sne invited:to Be filed with thy seated
9S SCs 10 on Or before the sSondasTvd aTdeT
70 ): butt across aSr shs s,ss1. q 6dgs
station, in said County, saiS briSa Hat hampton
mT.t oupiicale Of the old bridge ana NJ oe s;a an
width na me size Of all tim6ers ana otSs tSs
the draw O In iGngs' sa. and d.. to fully dsscrSs fSs
the right to reject any and all b5Gs bIsrd reserves
of June, 1902. anu ~ = sea- this End :day
djune7s L. II, HOOD, Clerk.
The Greenville times., 1902-06-07
We have been reliably informed

We have been reliably informed
that the new Electric Light Com.
pany expect to begin the construc-
ton of a line 'of Street Railway
shortly. One line to extend from
edst to west and the other from
north to south. The exact route
has not been finally determined
upon, nor the particular street
which the road is to pass over,
this will depend on the induce
ments offered to the company
along the different routes.
An offer of some ten acres of
ground and large cash donation
has already been made by parties
interested in property at the south
end of town.
The Greenville times., 1902-06-07

The petition calling for the d.
viding of the .city into wards and
placing it under the Code was pre-
sented to the city council at its
meeting last Tuesday night and
that body referred it to the city's
attorney. From the length of the
petition we believe it has enough
qualified signatures to cause the
council to order an election to be
held for the people to decide
whether or not they will place the
city under the Code. This matter
is an important one and ths Times
is willing to devote space to any
woh may wish to discuss it.
The Greenville times., 1902-06-07

The u d d e n and unexpected
death of Hon. Jud Russell at OK
ford, came as blow to his friends
in every part of the state. At
the time of his death he was
Speaker Of the House and his abil-
ity as a leader was recognized by
all. The whole state suffers his
Joss very deeply.
The Greenville times., 1902-06-07

Last Tuesday, June the 3rd. the
Beauvoir Quarter Volunteers was
organized in this city. Capt. Sam
Montgomery, commander of the
Charles Clark Camp, Sons of Vet
erans, was the first member initia-
ted. An order has been sent for
The buttons and ss soon as they
Grriye he movement will be-
pushed. Orders for buttons have
Tlfeady been received from the
cites Of jackson and Meridian. and !
over one hundred persons at the
opera house on last Monday night |
tQ1npteered to take = bntton each,
tbsv arrive. The moys-
ntnt IN eHlorBsa by the leaders
u ths BssuYOif Fssd lno4amsat !
"a viii hs pslEes hraeshsst shsII !