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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05
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Citizens Of Pembina. you are requested
to clean up your premises, such as out
houses, stables, remove manure heaps
and other offending elements 10 public
health. Board 81 Health viii visit yonf
premises about June III, 1903.
G. d HARRIS.
Health Officer. Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05
Certificate of CORPORATE Existeuce.

IVA S~>ASs~sS W. WA 1S@s~sS A&>~SSSAASSs
Whereas, l.. T. Sowle, r. C. Sowle, and e. C.
Sowle have filed in this Office copy of their Ar
ticles of Association and an Organization Ger.
tifcate. as provided in Sections 1926, 1928, Chap.
ter 20, Revised Codes, 1899, eaid Chapter being
the law governing the organization and manage.
ment of state banks. setting forth all the facts
required to be stated in said sections, and to
have III all respects complied with requirements
of the law governing the Organization OF State
Bunds, ss contained in the Chapter hereinbefore
referred to;
Now Therefore, E. F. Porter. Secretary of
Stale of the State of North Dakota, by virtue
and authority of law, do hereby certify that said
parties, their associates and successors have be-
come body polite and corporate under the
corporate name Of Bowesmont State Bank, and
by that name are hereby authorized to com.
mence the business of banking; to adopt and
use corporate seal; to sue and be sued; purch.
ase, hold and convey real and personal property
as provided by said Chapter; to have succession
| for period of twenty five years; to make con.
| tracts and to lave ana enjoy all the rights and
privileges granted to State Banks under the lawe
of this state, subject to their Articles of Incor
pora1ion, and all legal restrictions and liabi'
ties thereto.
In Testimony Whereof, have hereuntc
my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the {
of North Dakota, at Bismarck. this 25th Il
April A. ID. 1908.
EFF. PORTER.
Seal Secrete state
By FRANK LAW &c.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05


rural free delivery service at "Nasns'
vile. Tenn, who is investigating the
intimidation Of Atwood, the negro
mail carrier near Gallatin, reports an
almost unanimous sentiment at Gala
tin deprecating the occurrence. Post
master General Payns said the route
would probably be discontinued,
Clarence H. Venner, a wealthy brok-
er of Boston and president Of the New
England Waterworks company, the
Boston Water and Light company AID
the Alton Waterworks company, all
big concerns, was fined. 81 900 and sen
fenced to serve six months In the San
canon county (Ill.) Jail for contempt
In the federal court Venner placed
3himsen, in contempt OF Judge Humpk-
irey's court when he refused to pro
ldnca rorta =, h-,.,-- ~
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

County of Hennep1n.
l. c. N. Dickey, Clerk Of tn Dist Court for
the County Of Hennepn. Fourth Judicial Dis.
trict of the State of Minnesota the same being
Il Court of Record and having a seal. do herebS
certify that Clarence 2. Brown. whose name is
subscribed to me certificate OF proof or acknow-
time of taking sucn proof or acknowle cement
Notary Public IN and for said county, residing
in SAID county and duly authorized by the Laws
ments or proofs OF deeds Of lands in said state.
and am well acquainted with the handwriting
of said Notary and verify believe that the sigma.
ture to the said certificate Of proof or acknow.
Judgement Is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof. I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of said District Court
ut the City of Minneapolis, in said county. this
Fifteenth day of April, A. D. 1903.
c. N. DICKEY,
By Al. sWITzER,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05

-. N-,.gf 4
Tempas Cant cisar.
Dig up a nic' and be happy
To know MS as good, ass dime,
We guarantee satisfaction,
A sweet smoke evsrytinie;;
They're made Of the finest Havana,
~ BY workmen that never make flaws;
They will not be shaved by Ben Taylor,
Or drugged, ifyou get 'em at Shaw's
Notice. V
Sealed tenders will be received by the
Board of County Commissioners up to 2
O'Clock p. M, Monday. June LIST, 1903,
for repairing foundation of court house
and Jail. Foundation to be of stone, 2
feet thick and 3feet high. Contractor to
do all excavating; also to excavate a
furnace room. For more specific infor-
nation apply to any Of the County Com
missioners, or to
SWAIN THORWALDSON,
County Auditor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05

Get Cheney's prices on your new har
ness and harness supplies.
CHENEY'S DEPT. STORE.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05
Big Show Coming Soon!
Go||mar Bros. Big New Railroad Shows
Triple Circus Elevated Stages, Roman t1ippodromt
Free Horse Fair, Giganrc Double nenagerie
of Rare Wild Beasts of the Amin ii Kingdom

Herd marching Elephants Duchess the largest Pachevderm that
walks the earth 100 awensprng acts provoking
ocular galaxy Of male and female jockey rders;
ault rders oman standing riders 100 of the world
opp Of Ss P japanese the
nase feats engaged pncey salary Of per week.
Phants obbng hyena aneating tigers
tic polar Bears sacred cattle came reptiles kane
roas fran the wd Australia beautiful leopard monkeys; b.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05
Organization Certificate:

Know all men by these presents, that we, the
undcrsi. ned, have this day ass ociatsd ourselves
the laws OF the State ofNorth Dakota, a corpor-
alton to be known By the corporate name of
Bowesmont State Bank.
That its principal place of business shall be in
the town Of Bowesmont. Pembina County, North
Dakota.
The capital stock of said organization shall be
Ten Thousand Dollars: 100000, divided into
one hundred shares, of one hundred dollars
each,
The names and residences of the shareholders
and number of shares held by each of them is as
follows: l.. T. Sowle, of the city of Minneapo.
lis, Mimi: ten shares; E. G. sowle, of the town
of Bowesmont, North Dakota, ten shares; R. c..
SoWle, of the town of Bowesmont, North Dakota,
eighty shares,
Said bank to begin business the First day of
May, 1903, and continue until the First day OF
May, 1928.
hands and seals this Fifteenth day of April.
1908.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-06-05
L. T. SOWLE TSea
r. C. SOWLE fSea
E. C. SOWLE Sea
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

County of Hennepin.
On this Fifteenth day of April, in the year A
fore me, Clarence Q. Brown. Notary Public in
and for Hennepin County, Minnesota. personally
appeared L. T. Sowle, R. G. Sowle, E. c. Sowle.
known to me to be the persons whose names are
subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
they severally acknowledged to me that they
executed same.
Witness my hand and official seal this Fiji.
tenth day of April, A. D. 1908.
CLARENCE q. BROWN,
[Ssal] Notary Public,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
The WORM TURNED
Citizens of Sioux City Actually Die
tated Terms to an Eastern
Gas Company.
Dollar-Gas and Municipal Ownership
Will Be Fruits of the
Movement.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Sioux City, Iowa June ia significant
step in the direction Of municipal owner
ship In Iowa has been taken here. Cltl-
zens grouped together under the name OF
Municipal League" have obtained dol
lar gas for Sioux City. provisional munich
pal ownership, access to the companys
books by municipal accountant. and the
payment of per cent Of the gross receipts
into the city treasury.
The gas company controlled by the
United Gas Improvement company OF
Philadelphia was forced to accede to these
conditions before securing twenty-five
year extension of it's franchise
The company gives an imemdiate re-
duction in the price Of gas Of $1.2O with
a scent annual reduction up to 1908 when
81 gas will be furnished. The city Is to
have the right to purchase the plant at
the end Of ten, fifteen, twenty and twenty
Ave years of life Of the franchise. The
city already owns it's own waterworks, an
experiment which is regarded as very
successful.
The undergraduate college careers OF
fifteen young men and women closed yes
terday when they were given diplomas
from Morningside college. The COM
mencement address was delivered by Rev.
w. w. Quayle, of Kansas City.
The attendance at the Interstate Bank
ers meeting will reach the expencted num-
ebr of 200 at the banquet at the Hotel
Mondamin. which will close the two days
meeting tonight. To-day's program in
cluded the following addresses: 1.-THE
Evolution Of the Banker" George A. Sils-
by, national bank examiner for South Da-
kota Mitchell, S. D.; Exchange" John J.
| Large, cashier First National bank, Rock
Valley, Iowa; THE Bank and the People"
Ed T. Kearney, president bank Of Dakota
county, Jackson Neb.; "a Few Random
Shots M. D. Gibbs. cashier bank Of
northwestern Iowa, Alton, Iowa.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
!, RAINS IN THE NORTHWEST
Some Hail Fell, but Not Enough to
Do Much Damage.
Specials to The Journal,


Mitchell, S. D., June ia heavy rain
visited this section last night, over an
inch Of water falling, and being Of great
value to growing crops. A little hail fell
here, but no damage was done. At Scot
land, Trip and Letcher, the hail was
heavier and there was much damage at
the two first-named places.
Morris, Mimi, June 19.-Heavy rains,
accompanied by more than ordinary strong
winds, visited all parts Of Stevens county
Wednesday evening, and again yesterday
afternoon several showers fell over much
Of the county. This section is we'll forth
fed against period Of dry, hot weather.
Valley City. N. D., June 19.-There was
good shower Thursday morning, and it
apears to have been general turnout the
county! The rain was needed, as some
fields Of wheat were beginning to turn
yellow. It will also help late-sown flax
some Of which has not yet sprouted.
Grain generally is looking good, but more
rain would be beneficial.
Steele, n. D., June ia good rain
accompanied with some hail, passed north
and east Of town and extended south Of
the railroad some miles. 1t lacked about
a mile of reaching Steele, but there has
been a heavy rain farther east and north
Crops are looking well, but early grain
having a heavy growth, Is in need Of
moisture, as it Is over a foot high. Late
grain is in fine condition. To-day has
been slightly showery, and. there is pros
pect Of rain to do good before the dis
turbance is over.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
PLAYS STREET PIANO
British Widow Ruined by Boer
War, Tries Novel Plan to Re-
coup Her Losses.
At Present Her Only Aim Is to Keep
Her Children in an Eng
lish School.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Detroit, Mich, June 1S.-Mrs. P. Lark
ms, British widow, who lost her home in
the Transvaal as result of the Boer
war, played q street piano in Detroit yes
terday in order to earn money with which
TO educate her children. Mrs. Larkins-
which, by the way, is not her real name
obtained permit from Mayor W. c. May
bury and Police Commissioner G. w.
Fowle to play the piano in the down town
district. She started out with an instru
ment hired from an Italian and with
woman to do the grinding.
crowd gathered wherever she went,
ana silver coin and sometimes bank notes
poured into her basket. Passing quietly
thru the crowd she rendered neatly
printed hand bills to the bystanders, the
caption of which read:
Her Appeal for Aid. o..
Ruined by the Anglo Boer War. To
the sympathetic and Generous American
Public"
Continuing the bill states:
Il am a British widow of gentle birth.
daughter OF late distinguished Irishman
OF letters, and have lost my all thru the
Anglo-Boer war. The strength Of a
mothers love is a powerful impetus which
FORCES me to set aside my feelings and
thus appeal to you in this most painful
and 1ncongruous way. to ask you to help
me TO save our home in the Transvaal
The remuneration for work being so
small at home I could not manage to keep
and educate my children, so I came to
America for them and keep them at
school in England while awaiting COM
pensation for losses in South Africa but
l met with serious accident while i'll.
THE British government decided to set
, aside the Kruger proclamation Of no rents
during hostilities. People were shut out
OF their homes for about three years
Back rents were not considered war
charge. They are to be levied on the
unfortunate refugees without any COM
pensation for the same, which, unless I
can pay. means absolute homeless ruin
to my little ones and self"
Has Proofs of Her Story.
The woman has government documents
and other records to prove her claims
which are acknowledged by local author
tiles, including the mayor to be strong
evidence supporting her statement. The
police commission has given orders not
to modest her. Since the pubica ton Of
her story she has received letters from
all over the country offering her various
kinds Of employment. Several offers Of
marriage came by mail, all of which were
declined. and she says she will continue
to grind the street piano.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
AMENDMENTS TO TIE LAW
Interstate Commerce Legislation
Will Be Feature of the
Next Congress.

Special to The Journal.
Milwaukee. June 19.-President Roose-
welt is heartily in favor Of amendments
to the interstate commerce law, Is the
statement Of e. P. Bacon, who has just
returned from the east Mr.. Bacon is
chairman of the executive committee Of
the interstate commerce law convention
He said of his visit to the president at
Washington
1.-THE president received me cordially
and we had a long discussion over the
amendments desired to the interstate
commerce law. He expressed himself as
heartily in favor Of them. Interstate
commerce legislation will be a prominent
feature Of the next congress. The Elkins
law is a good thing, but it is felt by the
commercial bodies that further amend
ments are required before the law can
have the desired effect. In this position
the president agreed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
D. M. chut., Emerson Cole, deo. e. Col.
President Vice-Prest. Sec'y & Treas
Cedar Lake ice
Company
234 RonnspHn Avenue Temple Court
Both Telephones-116.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOL FOR BOYS
formerly Lake Forest Academy
Thorough instruction in all branches, fitting for
college or university. Equipment complete.
Ply steal training; ample play ground; situation
healthfu and delightful. The house system
under which the boys live and the large num-
Der of masters assure individual attention. Cat.
alogue application Address. ~
JOSEPH CURTIS SLOANE. Head Master. Box
66. Lake Forest, Ill
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
QUEER DIVORCE TANGLE
One Judge Grants a Divorce to His
Associates Wife.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
indianapolis, June 19.-The novel pro-
ceeding Of judge In one room divorcing
the wife Of judge Of the same court in
another room was witnessed here to-day
when Judge Vinson Carter of room 8
granted a divorce to Mrs. Ida feathers,
wife Of Judge James H. feathers Of room
2. Mrs feathers charged cruel and in
human treatment, and said that her hus-
band had often spoken harshly to her
Judge feathers made. no defense, tho he
was represented by an attorney. Custody
Of the only child was given to the mother.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
THE PLACE TO KNOCK.

- S~tftStIl5V OSts
TT will come out all right in time he
told his wife. Fortune knocks at every
mans door once, and some day she'll
knock at mine.'
ut won't help you any returned his
wife. IF fortune wants to find you
she'll have to go to the club and send in
her card.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
SUBMIT DEMANDS
Japanese Minister Presents an Of
&c.,. fetal Not to China.

Yokohoma, June 19.-The Japanese
minister at Picking yesterday filed a
formal demand on the Chinese foreign
office for the opening Of Mukdon and Tai
Tung- Chou to foreign trade. The Chinese
officials replied that circumstances were
not favorable to the opening Of the cities
mentioned. ..f.. ~, .,t ...-.I -...t.
The American and British representa-
tives are supporting Japan's demands
Minister Conger is also demanding the
opening of Hardin, Manchuria
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
A SCIENTIFIC EXCUSE.

Eva-1 thought you were never going to
speak to Harold. again as long as you
lived?
Ciss-I know said so, but it wasn't
my fault that broke the resolution.
Eva-Elow did it happen?
Ciss-He called me up over the tele-
phone.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-19
CONCLUSIVE PROOF.
S,,,,t CT

Knicker-How did he become an expert
accountant?
Proving to his wife that it was II when
he came home at 3.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-12
AUSTRIA AND ITALY MAY
FORGET THEIR OLD SCORES
Visit of Emperor William to Rome
Is Expected to Bring About
Good Results

ROME, Jan. 1.-THE visit Of Emperor
William TO the Italian court next April
may be the means of smoothing over the
difficulty between Austria and Italy,
which has been Of long standing owing to
the failure Of Emperor Francis Joseph to
return the visit Of the late King Humbert
TO Vienna in 1882 because Of the Pope's
threat to excommunicate any Catholic
sovereign who became a guest OF the
Quirinal before going to the Vatican. 1t
Is proposed that the Austrian Emperor
come to Rome simultaneously with the
Emperor Of Germany. AS there would
then be no accommodation at the QuirinaI
for both royal visitors Emperor Francis
Joseph could stop at the residence of the
Austrian ambassador to the Holy See.
visit the Pope, go to Naples and on his
return TO Rome become the guest Of King
Victor Emmanuel.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-12
New York HeireSS
Meets Awful
Fate.
Daughter of Late Leo
nard LeWiSOhn the
Victim.
Her Charred Body Found in
Ruins Of Destroyed
Dwelling.
Special Dispatch to The can.

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Florine
Henry. the wife Of Philip S. Henry, a mil
lionaire coffee merchant, and daughter
enc heiness OF the late Banker Leonard
Lewisohn, was burned 10 death to-day in
4 fire that almost entirely destroyed the
residence Of the family at "a East Fifty
sixth street
Alberta T. Erickson, a domestic jumped
from a fourth-story window and received
injuries from which she died soon after
ward.
The FIRE, which originated from an un-
known cause, had gained considerable
headway before il was discovered, and
when the first alarm was sent out the
house was in flames from cellar to roof.
Mrs. Henrys two infant children were
saved by their nurse. who ran with them
10 the street soon after the discovery Of
the fire. Mr.. Henry, who was slightly
burned, was rescued by a policeman. who
entered the house before the arrival Of
the hremen- It was supposed that his
wife had already made her escape.
After the fire had been extinguished
Mrs Henry's charred body was found IN
her bedroom on the second floor Appar-
emily she had succumbed TO the smoke
while attempting TO reach a window.
Mrs Henry, who was . years of age.
was married six years ago in London,
where her husband was engaged in busi-
ness
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-12
FORMER MAYOR HEWITT
LIES AT POINT OF DEATH
The Physicians in Attendance Say
That He Is Rapidly Grow
inc Worse

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Abram S. Hew-
i'm, former Mayor Of New York City and
distinguished as a philanthropist. politi-
clan and student. is dying. At 10 o'clock
tonight II was announced that Hewitt
was growing weaker and that there was
Jut bare possibility that ne might sur
rive the night
Hewitt, who is in his slst year. has been
confined TO his bed since Thursday al HIS
Issidence in this city He is suffering
from obstructive jaundice Since theo
Hewitt has been constantly attended nv
Dr. C. II. Chatwood, Dr. (. L. Keves and
Dr. r. / Keyes Jr. and three nurses r-
'rancis Delaheld was called in cons,,lta-
ION.
The bulletin issued at 10 o'clock to-nigh,
leads as follows: Mr. Hewitt has 60
unued TO grow progressively weaker He
sleeps most Of the time and suffers no
pain"
The immediate members Of the family
ere summoned 70 the house to-nfgt,f
There were present Mrs. Hewitt. DR. and
Mrs. ]. o. Green. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Cooper Hewitt, Miss Hewitt, Miss Flea
nor Q. Hewitt. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r
Hewitt. Erskine Hewitt, Edward Cooper
General and Mrs. Lloyd Brice and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Cooper.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-12

Tangier, dated yesterday. says the Sultan
has left Fez with his army and is await
ing the rebels at the Helu River The
Sultan's uncle, Mulai Arafa, has arrived
al Tangier and is seeking to raise money
for the Sultan.
The imperial troops are badly armed
and unreliable, continues the correspond
ent. while the rebels are we'll organized
and better armed
The Times correspondent at Tangier
says in a dispatch that the Sultan has
appealed to the Governers of all districts.
including Tangier. for men and arms.
The general situation is certainly not i'm
proving. European women are leaving
Fez. The Sultan has placed his brother
Mulai- Mohammed, under surveillance.
caravan of mules taking money from
the customs here to the Sultan at Fez
was met by an imperial messenger, who
ordered the caravan to return to Tan
gier and await cavalry escort, as the
roads were unsafe. The Benimhara
tribe near Wazan has driven away the
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-12
STARVING CHINESE SELL
WIVES AND DAUGHTERS
Slave Markets Opened in the Orient
Because Of Suffering From


TACOMA, Jan. 1L-Shanghai mail ad-
vices states that slave markets for the
sale of human beings have been opened IN
many places in the interior of Kwangsi
province, China, as a result of the terri
bic desperation Of the population. .Kwang-
ST has been devastated during the past
year as never before by famine. floods,
pestilence and rebellion. Thousands have
starved to death and many still living do
not hesitate TO sell their wives and daugh-
ters in an effort to get bread.
Reports state that the people sold in
many instances welcome slavery. provid-
ing their new masters can. provide them
with the means TO sustain life. The
largest slave market is at Pakshi, near
the center Of the famine district Women
are being sold there for as low as 50 in
gold and children for correspondingly low
sums.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-12
TRADE OF PHILIPPINES
is STEADILY INCREASING
Official Returns for Month Of Sep
tember Show a General Expan-
sion of Business,

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA statement
compiled by the Bureau Of Insular At
fairs of the War Department from off,
cial returns shows that during the month
of September. 1902, the imports of mer-
chandise into the Philippines amounted
TO 81, ,7S5, ,009, an increase Of more than a
half-million dollars over the correspond
ing month of 1901 and considerably above
the average monthly value for nine
months of the current year. The export
trade of S3. SIS, ,535 is the largest of any sin
gle month since American occupation, the
expectation of hemp alone amounting to
more than $2,5OO,OOO. practically three
fourths of which was sent to the United
States, sugar and tobacco shipments TO
all countries during the month aggregat-
ing $57S,679.
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water and the surf was shot a hundred
feet into the air as the rocks beat back
the waves. Though the rocks could stand
the beating of the waves, the superstruc-
ture could not, and piece by piece and
section by section it was broken loose and
thrown into the sea. Some fifty feet of
noon, and another section tumbled into
the waves about $3.50 o'clock. The rest of
the structure was so weakened that por-
tions We're carried away, and it is not
improbable that the high tide of tonight
may finish the work begun by the high
tide Of to-day.