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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
A Old Time Blizzard.

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1t began to blow last Friday morning,
but at that time there was no snow, but
later it began to snow and then until
Sunday night we had a regular old
fashioned blizzard. Fortunately though
the thermometer dropped rapidly, Still it
did not get extremely cold; 70 below
being the minimum on Sunday The
snow fall was pretty heavy, variously
estimated from six inches to foot, but
it would take good judge to estimate
it, as it was simply piled in heaps. Along
the fronts of the stores on the business
streets it piled any where from six to
twelve feet and snow-shoveling was in
order on Monday. Saturdays. N. p.
train was stopped at Forest River and
Sundays train at Crookston. Saturdays
N. P. south bound train lay over at this
point. The rotary snow-plow came
through on Monday from the south fol-
lowed by the two passenger trains arriv-
ing about 6p. m.
The open prairie has about 6 inches of
snow upon the grass. Stubble land is
filled and quite a sprinkllng of snow is
left on the plowed land. The fall Of
snow will be benefit, and while the
storm was not at all pleasant, yet to most
people it was but temporary inconveni-
enc-.
The storm extended westward through
Montana and through the northwest.
East of the valley as far as Chicago, it
began with rain and ended with snow
and low temperature, but did not biz
zard much. Considerable loss to stock
is reported on the ranges west. The
roads here in places where snow could
lodge drifted badly, but in general the
grades blew clear of snow. Some loss
of life is reported, but particulars are not
at hand at this writing. The storm COM
ing after such continuous spell ofpleas-
ant weather would catch some eople
unprepared. 1t is thought that some of
the immigrants lately arrived and start
ing in to live on their claims with tenn
orary structures, like board shanties and
tents will have suffered considerably.
The weather began to warm up on
Monday, and Tuesday and Wednesday
were warm and pleasant with southerly
winds. March Billiards, however, are
not unprecedented in this country, as the
writer has seen several that were con-
siderably worse than the one of this
week. fthere had been a foot of snow
on the ground to start with, however,
the drifts would undoubtedly been pretty
high on Monday last, and were high
enough as it was.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
Personals,

Miss Helen Douglas is expected home
from her Winnipeg visit next week.
FIN. Sweigertreturned from his trip to
Warroad, Saturday, having filed on a
claim near the Canadian Northern, not
far from the lake in Minnesota.
Robert Mountain is the new dispenser
at the drug store. Bob is an old hand
behind the drug store counter, and is
equal to anything that may come up.
Supt. Alexander was at Crystal exam.
ination.on Saturday, and went to Graf.
ton on Sunday. Mr.. Alexander says the
Cannon Ball' train was the only one
that was moving on time.
H. c. Carr was in Winnipeg last week
arranging with the tenant on his farm
west of that city for the coming year. Mr..
Carr will have several hundred acres
under cultivation on the banks of the
Assiniboine.
Hon. Judson LaMoure returned yester.
day from his Florida trip, and has some
new fish stories with which to regale his
friends-catching IS pound king-6sh, on
the end Of 300 foot line, while sea sick
as a dog, is sample. He is looking very
we'll and says he enjoyed himself i'm.
imensely. A two weeks trip on a small
fishing schooner among the Florida KEYS
was part Of his program.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
For the Complexion.

The complexion always suffers from
blliousness or constipation. Unless the
bowels are kept open the impurities from
the body appear in the from of unsightly
eruptions. De Wits Little Early Risers
keep the liver and bowels in healthy
condition and remove the cause of such
troubles. c. E. Hooper, Albany, Ca,
says: Il took DeWitt's Little Early Risers
tor biliousness. They were just what l
needed. l am feeling better now than
in years." Never grippe or distress. Safe
thorough and gentle. The very best pills.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

above and beyond the question 81 re-
sponsibility for pecuniary loss, which is
considerable-it was worth even some
risk of human life. and almost any
amout of money to have saved those
poor animals from the sufferings incident
to such a death. The shipper has retain
ed Attorney Quackenbush to represent
him.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
Lockjaw From cobwebs.

/ cobwebs put on cut lately gave a
woman lockjaw. Millions know that tie
best thing to put on cut is Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, the infallible healer Of
Wounds, Ulcers Sores, Skin Eruptions,
Burns, Scalds and Piles. It cures or no
pay. Only 25c. at T. R. Shaw's drug
store. 81 81. ;s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
Three Cars of Horses Smothered and
Frozen.

"A local freight coming north was STALL
ed on the side track at Voss on Saturday
morning. There would have been moth
ing serious about this if it had not been
that five car loads OF Montana bronchoes
were part of the train. The passenger
train was stopped at Forest River on &C.
count of the block made by the freight
train.
The superintendent, who was on the
passenger, with the locomotive and bag
gage car ran to Voss and succeeded in
pulling the rear half ofthe freight back to
Forest River. This part of the train had
two of the five car loads of horses, and in
the caboose were the owners of the stock.
They went to work and with tar paper
covered the open stock cars and thus
prevented the snow from blowing in and
the horses were kept warm though
hungry and thirsty. The passenger loco
motive returned to Voss, but the rest of
the freight train was so showed in that it
could not be moved. But little or any,
thing was done for the horses. The rail-
road people claim that the storm was so
bad that men could not work and nothing
could be done. The snow drifted into
the open stock cars, the horses treading
it under them; now and then struggling
horse would fall, and gradually the miser-
able, starving, freezing remainder found
themselves approaching nearer and
nearer the car roof with floor of their
dead or starving companions smothered
or smothering in the tightly packed snow,
and this went on from Saturday morning
to Sunday night, and even until Monday
forenoon when the cars were brought to
this city, four or five of the poor beasts
still had lite. The cars were gruesome
sight. Horses piled in every tangled
shape, packed solid with snow, for an
average of four feet high, and over this
the snow drifted to the roof. There were
seventy.five altogether, and were Mon
tana stock and were consigned to parties
at Portage la Prairie. The first cost Of
the lot in Montana was 81, 800.
There is considerable discussion as to
the liability of the railroad for this loss.
The railway shipping bill for horses is
said to be iron-clad and the shipper has
to take all chances OF course this
would not excuse actual neglect or care
lessness of the road. The owner, or man
in charge was taken back to Forest River
in the caboose and was not at Voss to
care for his animals. He claims that his
stock should not have been on local
freight anyway. That the train itself was
overloaded, light engine with 26 cars.
That snow-plow should have been sent
from Grand Forks as it could have been.
That while the blizzard was severe Satur-
day, yet it was not then cold, and men
could have worked. That the cars which
were taken back to Forest River were
covered in and the horses saved. That
the use Of sheds at Voss was offered the
railroad people to unload the horses into
and refused.
We. Of course. do not know Of all the
circumstances, but this is certain, that
! e d 4 ~ - &
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
A Mechanics Opportunity.

A blacksmith, wood working and gen.
eral machine shop and business for sale
at less than cost of building, tools and
machinery. Practically no competition;
in large territory; good business estab-
lished; owner wants to enter other lines.
"A good man can make money. Price
$500. j. SULLIVAN,
31-t.l Emerson, Man.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

A team from the Grand Forks U. went
down to Winnipeg last week and beat
the college boys there on debate on the
adjustment of capital punishment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

The Majestic free lunch" is still in
progress at King & Cos, and will hold
over until Saturday evening. Ladies'
and others, are invited. Ignite Goa
will be used. Biscuits baked in three
minutes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

VIC, T. u. will meet at the residence
of Mrs. Alexander on Friday afternoon
at 4 O'Clock.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

The caucus called for Pembina town.
ship on Saturday afternoon failed for
climatic reasons. Under the circum-
stances the first corners on Monday
morning seemed to think that the best
way would be to put in ticket of the old
officials which was done.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

Tenders for building the new Presby-
terrain church at Humboldt are to be OPP
ened on Monday, March oath. Plans and
specifications to be seen at w. D. Jury's,
Humboldt.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

The financial statement Of this city pub.
lished in this issue is of a satisfactory ma.
ture. The floating warrants are paid ex.
cept little over s418, and there is cash
on hand of over s16S to balance this in
part. The statement also includes the
payment of S521, being the last of $1,000
bonded Indebtedness incurred for the
railroad right-of-way, which was paid from
the general fnnd during the last four
years. These bonds bore 8 per cent in
terest and the payment means a saving
OF sl6O year i'll interest alone. There
still remains So, 500in bonded debt, is
sued for the purchase OF the fire engine.
This bears per cent interest. 1t is hop
ed to be able to cut down this amount
SoOO to s., 600 when they become due
next year, and then rebond the remain.
der at 4 to 5 per cent. While some i'm
provements in the city are very desira-
BILE, yet it would be better for us to get
on cash basis before we do anything
except what is actually necessary. 1t
cost from 81, 800 to $1,000 per year to pay
the current expenses of the CITY, exclusive
of interest charges.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
Social Corner.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

sesssssssesessssssssssesss
BY Ill-blowing Zero Zephyrs Almost
Rita's Demolished.
Miss Steinie Acheson left Tuesday for
North Humboldt, Mimi, where she has
engaged to teach school.
*x*
Mrs. Preston Anderson, president of
the State w. c. T. u, left Drayton last
week for short lecture tour.
*x*
Misses Mussell and Gilroy of Drayton,
visited with Mrs. Alexander until Tues.
day, returning home that day. Thev
took in the teachers examination while
here.
Several of the school ma'ams who
came to examination on FRIDAY enioyed
themselves so much that thew remained
over until Tuesday. The exams were
easy so they say.
Mrs. Charles O'Hara and Miss "Bunn
spent couple of pleasant days visiting
at Forest River with the Blizzard family
on their way home from St. Paul, getting
here on Monday. However, thew are at
home in time for the Easter opening"
anyway.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Short are in the
land of roses and are enjoying themselves
accordingly, and send good wishes to
friends. We have another of Mr.. Shorts
interesting tales of travel on file for next
week besides the one printed in this
issue.
l hear some strong criticisms from
teachers who took the examination in
reference to the questions given. For
instance, Compare the following adiec.
tives, and among the list was the word
force" Webster does not list "force"
as an adjective. Quite number of the
answers to the second days questions
were matters of opinion and might be
answered in two or more ways with sub
stantial reasons and argument to back
either side-and candidates are wonder.
ing how such answers will be marked.
On the whole, however, the questions
were very fair and simple.
RITA.
Cameras, souvenir albums, tripods,
photograph mounts. and other photo
supplies, at G. G 'rhompson's.
Grand Exhibit Of Eastern Styles at the
Millinery Opening
Of Mrs. c. O'Hara which will take
place the 18th and 9th March. Mrs. and
Miss O'Hara have been in the east these
past months, selecting and designing the
finest, most stylish and nobbiest head
wear ever brought to Pembina-they
have pattern hats, that would do credit
to the big Metropolitan cities.
You must attend their opening to get
an idea of hat beauty-you must see, to
appreciate their wonderful collection of
Millinery.
Money nor pains were spared to bring
to you the SWEETEST eastern creations.
This season will be one of those rare
ones, where flowers and ribbons play
conspicuous part, all this you will find
on display at the Mrs. O'Hara's opening.
1867
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

chas. Full wants carload Of potatoes
for which he win give the highest market
price, intrade. 37tf
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
We keep STANDARD Paper Patterns III stocl.
Out looking for bargains.

For Gents we 4r, are the best and prettiest
money can buy and experience suggest.
NECKWEAR. Values are tempting and
styles absolutely correct Variety and work
manship which goes with high class products.
IN SHIRTS, Best and finest line for
Spring and Summer we ever had, and that's
saying considerable. Special novelties in
weaves and patterns; exclusive creations for
the fine shirt trade
A NEW WONDER, in Shirt Waists and
cluett Lock collars to wear with them. Ask
to. see them
BOYS SPRING CLOTHES. Every boy
wants and has to have 'em. Investigate the
merits of Norfolk Suits. If boy is dressed
like gentleman, he will feel and act like one.
THE ''BOsS' HATS. They have earned
their reputation and they are here to STAY.
All the newest shapes and coors in Fedora.
or Golf. We have your size and can suit your
taste.
P. S. We have story in preparation
Tor the ladies, which we will publish later.
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

At the teachers examinations on Fri
day and Saturday there were IA appli'
cants at Crystal, Is at Neche, Is at Penn
bina and II from this county, who are
students at the university, took examina'
tons at Grand Forks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH q, 1902
nARKET REPORT.
Local.
club Papers.

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business matters, write to the publishers OF Tie
premium papers,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

At the teachers examinations on Fri
day and Saturday there were IA appli-
cants at Crystal, Is at Neche, Is at Penn
bina and - from this county, who are
students at the university, took examina-
tons at Grand Forks.
Thursday evening, April 3rd, is the
time set apart TOR the social to be given
at the usual place by the Ladies Aid Of
the Presbyterian church. Supper will be
served from six to eight; after which a
suitable and pleasing program will be
rendered. A cordial invitation extended
to all.
John G.. Woolley will lecture in Kittson
Hall, Pembina, on Thursday evening,
March 9th, Mr.. Woolley was the pro.
hibition candidate for president during
the last presidential election, and is a
man of renowned reputation as public
speaker. He will be worth hearing. We
have not learned the title of mis- lecture.
The trimmings on the old ferry were
sold at St. Vincent on Monday to Messrs.
Deacon and Akers for $500. The Will
age of St. Vincent will use the timber to
build sidewalk from Deacon's corner
to the ferry landing. The work on the
new ferry has been commenced, and by
the time the river is open everything will
be in shape.
1t rains on the just and unjust alike''-
but our neighbors across the street and
the people along front street are of the
opinion that Mr.. Blizzard just piles the
snow banks up against the doors of the
good people, but the doctor, the jewel.
Ter and the printer, with their hands in
their pockets stand on their clear walks
and smile to see the ''just" adjust them.
selves to the handles of their snow
shovels.
Fire insurance rates have been advanc.
( ed on mercantile stocks Is per cent. al
over the U. S., including North Dakota
These rates also apply to the buildings
except when the upper story is occupied
as dwelling. This rate will strike oul
business people pretty hard, as the rate.
in block Is are already TX per cent
The special agents Of the insurance com
panies say that that row has already last
4 ed three years longer than its expect
ancy' as 18 years is the usual limit fol
wooden rows of stores. It looks as i
some Of our merchants would be forced
4 to scatter to save insurance premium.
and their own risk. We cannon expect
to always continue our unparalleled re
/; cord il FIRE risks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

City election occurs on Monday. April
It'll. Only aldermen to be elected to sue
coed the following. 1st Ward, T. l..
Price, and d. Atkinson, deceased End
Ward, ]. LaMourc Jr. Bird Ward, Aug.
Short. The successor to Mr.. Atkinson
will be to fill the unexpired term of one
year. Mr.. LaMoure was elected last
year to fill an unexpired term.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

Cameras, souvenir albums, tripods,
photograph mounts. and other photo
supplies, at G. G 1,hompson's.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

Smallpox has invaded the home OF
Rev. G. Moore. at Forest River. His
son John is the victim, but has it very
light. Rev. Mr.. Moore has very sore
arm from vaccination and is about as ill
over that as John is, which gave rise to
the rumor that he had the real thing.
Mrs. Moore and baby are as yet all right.
Many friends here send sympathy and
hopes that the worst is over.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-03-21

The Patricolo Grand Concerts at Kilt
son Hall on the 26th. Signor Angelo
Patricolo pianist, Mr.. Herbert Butler
violin, Miss Anes Rapp soprano, Miss
Winnifred Gray elocutionist. These are
advertised and recommended as high
class company, each member of which is
specialist in his or her forte. The
Woodstock, (Ont.) Review says of Patri-
colo. ito musicians his playing was a
revelation, the uninitiated were captivat.
ed"-St. Paul Dispatch, "Mr. Butler
proved he could make his violin speak
in sweet and tender accents as we'll as
strong, and his facility of execution shone
pre-eminent" Chicago Musical Leader,
"Miss Rapp sings operate arias with ease
and facile grace. THE Chautauquan,
"Miss Gray's impersonations are exact
and life-like and her dialect perfect.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-05-08
BISHOP NICHOLS
TAKES DEPARTURE

Bishop William Ford Nichols or Cal
ifornia. who has had charge OF the TAX
ing over OF the Episcopal church here.
left I'm the steamer Ventura yesterday
for San Francisco. Bishop Nichols was
accompanied by Miss Nichols. and both
expressed themselves as most pleased
with their short stay in Honolulu.
The last act almost OF Bishop Mich
OILS was To- address the men OF the artil-
lery at Camp Mckinley. This duty
was one TO which Bishop Nichols look
cd forward with pleasure and the men
were summoned To the canteen at IL
o'clock. Bishop Nichols was introduce
I'd by Major Davis. who said the Blsh-
op had come here for the purpose OF
taking over the church and had greas-
ed the ways and launched IL success
fully.
Bishop Nichols spoke to the soldiers
at some length, telling them several
stories and then coming up To the ne
cessity for their leading an upright life
as men OF America and men OF the ar
my. touching upon the valor and up
rightness OF American soldiers in the
past. and the necessity of the men OF
today living up To the traditions OF the
past.
Bishop and Miss Nichols We're cover
I'd with leis when the steamer left.
Their friends OF Honolulu were at the
dock in great numbers and they were
given n most hearty aloha upon their
departure.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-05-08
SHOPPERS
NOT OF LEAD
Board of Health
After Soda
Water.

The Board OF Health's meeting yes
terday was marked chiefly by the read
ing OF departmental reports. discussion
and the tabling without comment Of
the Republican Central Committees
resolutions respecting Father wende-
lin. The report OF the City Sanitary
officer on condemned ponds was read.
This official called attention to the ex-
cavation at the corner OF King and
River streets. which had had six inches
OF water standing in IL all winter.
though covered with dirt.
At King and Aala streets one place
yet holds water two weeks after a
rain. Discussion OF places at Kalla
which are occupied by duck ponds
which the Board wishes TO condemn
went over to next week
The Board acquiesced in the request
TO reopen the wholesale fish market at
Waiake-l, Hilo. and denied the request
TO establish n fish market in Hilo. DIR.
+. W. Taylor was reported on favora-
bly, by the Board OF Examiners. and a
license will issue 10 him.
DIR. Shorey. food commissioner made
IN additional report regarding lead in
soda water shoppers. in which he stated
the CTlklIal stopper was
free from or contains very little lead.
but the patent having run out, there
are limitations which are cheaper and
contain a large amount of lead in the
coating. The Consolidated Soda Water
Works have found that they have had
both kinds In use and have abandoned
the shoppers which they know to con-
tain lead. Four bottles OF lemon soda
OF the Consolidated Works were exam
ined and in each case the inner side of
the stopper was found coated with
crystals of lead salts amounting to
several milligrams. DR.. Shorey sums
up the situation saying that certain
manufacturers here are selling aerated
waters in bottles whose shoppers con-
tain so large an amount OF lead that
sufficient is dissolved to be injurious to
users. Other shoppers may be used
and the Board is advised to require the
use OF such as Will not contaminate the
water.
City Sanitary officer ATracy makes
the following comment in his report:
"a tenement house owner piped the
overflow from his cesspoool to the Nuu-
anu stream. and concealed the outlet.
We located IL at low tide and had the
man arrested. Twenty-Five dollars and
costs was his fine. He has since fixed
bis cesspool."
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-05-08

The Myrtle Boat Club had six boats
out on Monday night. the crews OF
which numbered 2S men. Their new
she'll arrived In good shape on the
steamer Californian yesterday.