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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-02
The Pioneer Express.
PROBATE FEES.

The business Of the County Judges
Office has been increasing very rapidly
for the past few years. As an example
the fees collected during the last month
approximated $220, while for the cores
ponding month year ago the fees were
$124. There are several reasons for the
increase; one, that the average age OF
our people is getting greater and there
fore there are more deaths, and again,
there are more estates to be probated in
proportion to deaths, because people are
better off; and also owing to increase in
land values and natural accumulation,
the estates are larger and pay larger fees
for probate.
In this connection comes another SUBJ
ject. 1t is quite evident that in county
of this size, at least the probate office
ought to be self sustaining. Indeed in
many states the policy is to make a
heavy inheritance tax on all estates pass
ing through probate, as a means of
revenue.
As our law stands it would be difficult
to make any probate Office in the state,
even self sustaining. Take the last
months receipts, the maximum, and it
does not pay the salaries of the judge
and clerk, and yet, if the the business in
creases to much greater extent it will
be necessary to hire another clerk,
which would take the increased revenue.
1t appears to us that the present rate
OF fees is insufficient and not only that
but unfair and discriminates against the
lesser estates. Under the present law,
the following fees, have to be paid for
probating estates, according to value:
Up to $500, fee IS.
$500 to $500, fee $40.
s150O to s250O, fee S15.
S25OO to 5000 ,s2O.
5000 to $4,000, fee s25
$1,000 to $4,000. fee $50.
$4,000 to $4,000, fee $40.
$4,000 to $4,000, fee $50.
Oyer s25O0O fee s75.
In examining this fee list many dis
crepancies show: 85 for the smallest
estate mightbe alright, but the, increase
in estates and feds is neither uniform or
.proportionate. The increase Of value Of
estates and fees charged run this way
First, estates Of $500 or less pay s5; then
an additional $1,000 pays s5: then $1,000
pays Is and then 5000 paws SIC. and az.
ter $4,000 is thus reached. jump Of s25
is made on any amount over 825, 600.
These are evidently unequal and dis
proportonate and look as if just.put to-
gether by guess. There should be 4
fixed rate per thousand, and if any diff
ference made. the rate should increase
@ the estates are more valuable, and
above q, why stop At the maximum Of
e76 and $4,000 I The Jump from go 10
s7b i unjust ID itself, and there IS no
r..
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-02
OFFICIAL clTY-PAPER.
EERAGs, $500 FER ANNv UNI
A. Wardwell. u. G. Thompson.
wARDwELL d THOMPSON.

Entered at the postofice at Pembina as second
class mail matter
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-02
THE REAL
THING.

The art of imitation in
ewelry has been brought
to such a degree of perfec-
ton that the cheap gilt"
stuff found in general stores,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

While no doubt approaching the
compliment, it is safe to say that Ad-
miral Dewey will respectfully decline
the New York Herald's nomination
for vice president with Roosevelt as
the head two years hence. The ad.
miral probably has not yet forgotten
his experience of a former occasion
when somebody nominated him for
president and he foolishly permitted
himself to take the matter seriously.
Then, furthermore, he has de.
clared himself on the trust question,
unless in a confidential manner to the
Herald, and consequently his nomina.
ton as one of the peoples antitrust"
candidates is just a trif1e premature,
to say the least. The Herald must
be losing the faith that erstwhile has
possessed it Or it would not consider
1t necessary to go into the ranks Of
the democratic party to find a running
mate for Roosevelt on the issue of
trusts. He has made himself tolerably
well understood to the people on that
issue and when the proper time comes
but little doubt need be entertained
that one Of his own party will be
found Who will be in full accord with
Inn for second place.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

Those who believe that a removal
Of the tariff is a certain and efectual
cure of the trust evil should study
President Roosevelt's Cincinnati
speech and they will probably arrive
at the conclusion that the prescription
they advise is not the best that can
be devised. He made it clear that to
remove the protective tariff is not
the remedy to apply. The trusts be-
cause of their wealth and power would
still be able to continue in business
and the small producers Of ccmmod-
tiles would be forced out of the field,
thus leaving the combines without
even the little competition they must
now encounter. The Standard oil and
anthracitestrusts are not among those
who are benefited by the tariff, yet
all must concede that they + decid-
eddy vigorous institutions and mani
fest no symptoms of immediate dis
solution. Until ONE n suggests a
better and more promising solution of
the question the president will con-
tinue to advocate his policy of pub
LEFTY, supplemented by a constitu-
tional amendment giving congress
control over the combines. 1t may be
a slow process, but it seems to be the
best SO far suggested.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

On the subject Of tariff and trusts,
the platform says: "The greatest ma.
tional issue is the maintenance Of
prosperity. The pledge given by viii.
liam Mckinley of abundant work and
good wages, based on the passage of
a protective tariff bill, has been full
filled.
While We would encourage bust
ness enterprises which have for their
object the extension Of trade and the
upbuilding OF Jul state, we condemn
all combinations and monopolies in
whatever form. having for their pur.
pose the destruction Of competition
in legitimate enterprises. the limita.
ton Of production in any field Of Ia
Dor. or the increase Of cost to the con.
sumner Of the necessaries Of life and
we pledge the party to support such
legislation as will suppress and pre-
vent the organization of such illegal
combinations"
The declaration concludes:
"We believe that the devotion of
those who took part in the great strug-
giles of our country should be fully
recognized and we promise our sup
port to such amendment to existing
laws, according them recognition as
may be deemed necessary in the fur.
therance of this declaration
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
WHY WE NEED THEM.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat: Not
much attention is being paid to- the
warlike remarks of Frances minis.
ter of marine with respect to the com
ing 'holy war" for which France is
urged to be prepared. Such talks,
however, show that no country can
yet safely cut down it's army or navy.
The United States, in particular, needs
to be armed and vigilant, though
no enemies now present themselves.
We have a longer coast line to defend
than has any of those countries, and
the time to prepare for it's adequate
defense is before war comes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

So many ether matters occurred at
about the same time to engross the
minds of the people that the fact was
overlooked that among the recent sue
cessful candidates in the Vermont
election was a Roman Catholic priest,
the Rev. Father D. J.. O'Sullivan, who
successfully ran for town representa-
tive from st. Alban. He was elect
ed by the democrats and local option
republicans, because of his views on
the prohibition law. Although a total
abstainer himself and consequently
opposed to the sale and use of in
toxicants, he is opposed to the pro-
hibitory law, believing that that man
ner Of attempting to regulate the
liquor traffic is not the proper one.
Father O'Sullivan is probably the
first priest of his faith who has ever
been elected to a legislature in this
country. He is certainly the first
one ever elected in Vermont.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
suLTANs ARE DEFIANT.
Moros Hold Position They Believe is
lmpregnabIe.

Manila. Sept. 24.-Captain John j.
Pershinger of the Fifteenth infantry,
operating against the Moros in the
Island Of Mindanao, has found the
Moro position at Macin, Island Of
Mindanao, to be stronger and has de-
layed his attack on it. He must
throw a pontoon bridge across the
swamp and possibly receive reinforce
ments before engaging the enemy.
The captain made a reconnaissance
close to the Moro position and found
a fort on an elevation, close to the
lake shore, thanked by swamps, virtu-
ally making the promontory an island.
The troops built RATS preparatory to
attacking the Moros from the lake
and then decided to bridge the swamp
and make an attack from all sides.
The sultans of Macin regarded the
position as ~impregnable and have re
fused to treat with Captain Pershing.
Brigadier General Samuel s. Sumner
will send the Moros an ultimatum de-
handing peace and the return of stol-
en- property. If his demands are re-
jected the place will be assaulted.
Captain Pershing has carefully e
amined the position and it's surround
ings and is confident of his ability to
capture it without serious losses.
Captain Pershing has returned to
Camp Vickers, from whence he re-
ports that the sultans of Macin alone
are hostile in that section of the Lake
Lanao country.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.

The "harmpny' prevailing in the
kind that walks about with a knife
in hand to plunge it where it will do
the most good. Although the domi-
mating faction of the party may be in
control the breach that has existed
for sometime has not been healed and
wounds are still open. Those who are
conversant with the facts that have
brought about the rupture and have
noted the realignment Of forces know
what to expect. Surface peace may
be restored, but deep down the cid
sores rankle and the desire for re-
venge is not stilled. There will be
further changes in the political aspect
CT the state before the campaign now
about to fairly begin shall have
grown much older. Men who fought
SO hard and bitterly should not be ex-
pected to calmly submit to defeat
without an effort to even scores they
entertain, They may be counted upon
as becoming active, secretly or open,
in directions they believe. promising
of the most results in the way CT re-
venge. The %populist party has Of
icially proclaimed that it is not dead
and the laborites want it distinctly
understood that they are in the field
to stay. What better opportunities
should the dissatisfied ask than to
take advantage of those offered by
those two parties, whether they be
real or alleged, and drive the knife
between ribs that seem to have been
made especially to sheath it.
The republicans should take cog
nizance of conditions and affairs and
prepare to redeem the state from the
disgrace into which it has been plung-
ed. The opposition is divided and in
stead of peace and harmony prevail
ing there are hatred and rancor. Ev-
erything argurs well for the party Of
good government and cleanliness in
administration and it should be sue
cessful this fall. The people have
become tired of the ~disgraceful
wrangles and quarels in the party
now in control and will gladly help
and assist any movement calculated
to bring about a change. All argu-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
WYOMING DISTRICT BEYOND
CONTROL OF LAW.
PEACE0FFICERSP OWE9LESS
Lebanon Scene Of Battle BetweSn
Strikers and iron Workers
More Troops Out.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 24.-A reign
OF terror existed in this city last night
and early today. Sheriff Jacobs and
his deputies were powerless to pro-
serve order. No sooner was one out
break suppressed than another broke
out.
At Nanticoke the street cars were
boarded by the mob in search OF non
union men going to work. The sher-
1T has telegraphed Governor Stone
that the Wyoming district was beyond
his control, and in order to protect life
and property troops would have to be
sent at once.
At Exeter this morning a mob OF
500 gathered in the vicinity of a
washery and prevented the employees
from going 70 work 4 deputy sheriff
named burke was knocked down by
stones nc severely injured.
Governor Stone, Adjutant General
Stewart and Sheriff Jacobs did con-
siderable taking over the long-dis-
lance telephone. AS a result the gov
ernor issued an order calling out the
Ninth regiment, with headquarters in
this city. The work of mobilizing
the regiment at once commenced. The
regiment is composed of IL compan-
les, about 1875 strong each, and is
commanded by Colonel G. B. Dough-
Grey.
Battalions will be sent to Pittston,
Nanticoke and Plymouth, where dis
turbances occurred last night.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
BUT COUNTED NAuGHT.

Chicago Chronicle: Much credit
is given to the kind-heartedness of
the coal operators for allowing the
striking miners to take coal without
charge from the waste heaps around
the mine shafts. This calls to mind
the scripture story of Lazarus, who
was permitted to pick up the crumbs
that fell from the rich mans table.
The munificent generosity, it will be
remembered, counted the rich man
naught when the final reckoning was
made.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

Governor Toole has the satisfaction
of knowing that while he was not
deemed q good enough democrat and
man to be entitled to the honor Of q
seat in the convention, his admins
tration received it's unqualified approx
al. This should be a sufficient con-
cessicn to mollify his injured spirits
and make him grateful for the fact
that he was permitted to remain in
the state after his unblushing treach-
cry to the man who is the party's
dictator.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

1t may have been the utterance Of
an angry, disappointed man, but when
Heinze declared at Bozeman that he
would be heard from before the cleo
ton he no doubt meant it. AS he
has established a record as a hard,
if not always successful fighter and Is
a good hater, blessed with a tenacious
memory and endowed with the per-
s~istency characteristic of his race he
may make good his threat and be the
cause Of a whole lot of trouble to
some people.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
~ 1lItl.r
WHERE THE DIFFERENCE?

After all has been said and all the
arguments that may be advanced have
been heard, the fact still remains,
stubornly and immutably as facts al.
ways are, that while ostensibly nom
mated by the democratic party of the
state, the Hon. j. M. Evans Of Mis-
soula and Judge Leslie of Great Falls
are the candidates of one man. He
signiied his pleasure and the conven-
ton at Bozeman ratified it. That's
all there is to the matter.
Taking advantage Of the senseless
cry of the great danger impeding to
the state in the alleged attempt of a
corporation to secure control. of it's
judiciary and political machinery, and
carefully nursing and fostering 1t, the
gentleman whom some of those in his
own party declare is not a politician
has out-maneuvered his enemies and
made himself dictator. At least so
far as his own party is concerned.
Without wishing to be understood
as charging him with any desire to
control the courts, yet the fact must
be clear to all who give the subject
the benefit of even passing thought
that he has done no less than has
been charged that the corporation in
mind has been attempting to do. So
far as the nomination in his party
geese he has designated who shall
occupy a seat on the supreme tribunal
of the state and made himself the
judge Of judicial purity. BY a trick
Of the politician the individual has
partially accomplished what it has
been claimed a corporation is seeking
to do. 1t only remains to see whether
the people Of the state will be as COM
placent as was the nominating agent
Of the individual.
Instead of corporation rule the dem
ocratic party Of Montana has placed
itself on record as ~favoring rule by
the individual. There may be some
difference, but il there is any it is too
finely drawn for the average man to
see it.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS De.
CLARE FOR ROOSEVELT.
A"DOPTSTRoNCT
Pledge Party to Support Legislation
That Will Prevent Organization
Of. illegal Combinations.

Saratoga, N. Y, Sept. 24.-The state
republican convention today named
the following ticket: For governor,
B. D. Odell, Jr., of Orange; lieutenant
governor, F. w. Higgins Of Cattaru-
gus; secretary Of state, John F..
,O'Brien of Clinton; treasurer, John
F. Wickser of Erie; attorney general,
Henry B. Conan of Madison; comp
troller, N. B. Miller of Cortland; en-
gineer, e. A. Bond of Jefferson; Judge
of the court of appeals, W. 3. Werner
of Monroe. The convention reassem-
bled shortly after 10 o'clock this morn
ing and quickly proceeded to bust
ness. Edward Lauderbach Of New
York City presented the platform,
which was promptly adopted.
The following is an abstract:
The republican party of the state
of New York, assembled in conven-
tion for the first time since the death
of President Mckinley, owes as it's
first duty an expression of profound
sorrow at his untimely end. His eX-
allied character, revealed both in his
public and private life, are proud
heritages of the American people.
The policies inaugurated by him were
taken up by one of New York's sons,
whose courageous and honest efforts
to bring to a successful consumma-
ton the great problems left unsolved,
.entitle him to the respect Of all the
people.
1--WE give to President Roosevelt
and his administration our heartiest
approval and most cordial support.
We look forward with confidence to
his election to the presidency in 1904
and so far as this convention has the
power, we pledge thereto the earnest
efforts of the republican party of this
state.
"We glory in the magnificent
achievement of u army and navy in
restoring order in the Philippines.
"The responsibilities which have
come to us as a nation have been
courageously met, and the promise
made for the establishment of ar indie
pendent republic on the island of
Cuba has been redeemed.
"We favor reciprocity with that re-
public as proposed by the republi-
cans in congress-, giving effective re-
lief to Cuba and substantial benefits
to our W people, without harm to
any American industry.
"We believe that our new poses
sions should be accorded such meas
ures of self-government as their de-
velopment, in the course Of time, may
require.
"We commend the executive. for lay
ing the foundation of our social or
der, education, and local government
in the Philippine islands. We com
mend the action of congress in Sc
curing to the peoples of those islands
their fundamental, civil and personal
rights, for the election of a legislative
assembly elected by the Filipinos.
"On this record of peace, orderly
government, liberty and home rule,
in ever-increasing measure for the
Filipino, the republican party takes a
stand and confidently appeals for in
dorsement to all American citizens,
irrespective Of party
The administration of Governor
Odell is indorsed,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
TAeAL SAINTS CAPTURED.
Women Who Were Playing on Super
stitions Of Natives.

Manila, Sept. 24.-The c~onstabulary
of Sorsogon, Island of Luzon, have
captured two women who have been
posing as saints for a year past and
who have been working among the
ignorant and credulous natives to fur
Their their superstitious belief in the
powers Of charms to make them in
vulnerable to bullets known in the
islands as "anting-anting."
The constabulary have also capttlr-
ed $50 followers of Rios, the fanatical
leader of Tayabas. Rios is hiding in
the mountains with a couple of fol-
lowers.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

OF course, the Kansas City plat.
form was endorsed and the unterri.
fled democracy of Montana reaffirmed
its allegiance to that document. Hav-
ing carried all else as he wished Mr..
Clark could be magnanimous in that
direction, Notwithstanding that his
leading newspaper has repeatedly de-
clared that Bryan should go some
where and maintain a discreet and
perpetual silence. as the silver ques.
tion was dead and other issues Of
eve greater Importance had arisen
for the party's consideration.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
Battle With the Mob.

Lebanon, Pa, Sept. 24.-In the dark
ness Of early morning, a battle be-
tween a mob and the men inside the
American Iron and Steel company's
plant took place and several were
shot, none fatally. The soldiers stop
ped the ARRAY and made many ar
rests.
Under cover of darkness a number
of men gathered in a cornfield and
opened fire on the works in regular
volleys. The men inside the works
assembled in force and returned the
fire. The soldiers were summoned
and raided the cornfield, arresting 80
of the mob, a large number of whom,
it is said, were armed. Other arrests
were made later and soldiers patroll-
ed the streets, aresting those who re-
fused to move on Few people went
to bed and firing was heard from the
vicinity of the mills all night.
This morning the situation is more
quiet, although an ugly feeling pre-
walls. The soldiers sent here last
night are or duty and have pitched
their tents, apparently for a long stay.
No move has been made to send the
colored iron-workers away, as the
management of the American Steel
and Iron company is Said to have
promised Mayor Hess yesterday, and
it is now safe to say they are to stay.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
Feet Swollen to Immense size.

II had kidney trouble SO bad" says
J. J.. Cox of Valley Viey, KY, that
l could not work; my feet were swol-
len to immense size and l was con-
fined to my bed and physicians. were
unable to give me any relief. My. doc
tor finally prescribed Foley's Kidney
Cure which made a well man of me-"
Sold by Holmes & Rixon.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
PERlLs OF The 100000.

Globe-Democrat: George Fred Will
liams is the most unfortunate man
that ever ambled down the political
pike. He has not had a single crumb
of comfort since the day Colonel
Bryan rescued the brow of labor from
the crown of gold spikes.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

ments that should appeal to sensible,
discerning men are on the side of
the republican party and. 1t only re-
mains for the leaders to see that they
are properly advanced and made clear
to all. In the words of the stump
speaker, victory is in the air. for
the republicans, if they but read
Alright the signs now di%scernible in all
directions.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
HIS ARTISTIC S

Chicago Tribune: There is nothing
strange in the fact that Kaiser Will
helm prefers American dentists. Den
tistry is a fine art in America. In
other countries it is a trade.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

Although the convention endorsed
the work of it's party's representatives
in congress, the work of the Hon.
"Cal" Edwards was not considered
sufficiently m%eritorious to entitle him
to a denomination. Three votes was
about all the convention considered
his services worth in the way Of an
endorsement,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1902.

The editor of the republican Mad
ison County Monitor bears the sug-
gestive name of Rosin. The manner
in which he sometimes sails into
his political enemies make it very
apparent that he uses plenty of it on
his bow. He never strikes a false
note and every n is clear and in
cisiye,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

DR.. H. J.. Riesland. the celebrated
eye specialist, will be at Columbus
September %, and the Rademaker
hotel, Billings. from September 80 to,
October 2. Consultation free. d-sw.tf
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-26

Foley's Kidney Cure makes the dis
eased kidneys sound so they will elm
mate the poisons from the blood. Sold
by Holmes & Rixon.