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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11
LISTEN" SAID MRS cLEvERD ALE BEGINNING TO READ

married a wealthy lady of Buenos
Ayres. and he felt rather in awe of the
proud face with the black eyes that
looked at him from the card
II hope so, Rob-"
"But so far away" said Rob. Don't
they ever come to New York to see
you?"
Your Uncle David is a very busy
man." she said. II don't suppose he
ever has any time to go visiting. He
owns so many interests in all parts of
that country that they keep him occu-
pied. 1 fancy, if you ever do see him,
you will go there"
go there! What! Me go to South
America!"
There was so much eager delight in
Rob's words that Mrs. Cleverdale
wiped an unbidden. tear from her eye.
eyes, Rob-" she said. 81 have not
mentioned this before, because the SUBJ
ject was very painful to me. But it is
time now for you to know something
OF the future that has been arranged
for you. AS you know. we are not rich.
Your father was not one of the money
making kind. He was good man, and
scholarly one. But he preferred to
work for a stated salary rather than to
strike out in risky enterprises for him
self. So, when he died, he left us with
nothing. Ny brother, David Horton,
was just the opposite in nature. He
went to Buenos Ayres when he was
young. and started his career raising
cattle and horses. He made money and
married q lady of Buenos Ayres who
was quite wealthy. Then he branched
out and took up other lines of business,
and now he is the controller Of many
4 q the industries In the Argentine Con-
federation. He is banker in Buenos
e Ayres. and Is the friend Of the presi-
dent. In fact, he Is known to be the
mainstay Of the government In finan-
ciai matters, Then he has silver mines
on IA Plata River, and gold mines on
distant Islands. h He owns vast cattle
ranges ON tho pampas, and ships that
B go NJ every country In the world. ne
Z, u 4fnsrrhant yes. i merchant prince
HI ships bring him treasure from All
4 pver. sszsfsss sssss
y 'Why. he's just Ike solomon uas
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11
Chestnut GROWING r. France.

Chestnut Growing In France.
The business Of growing chestnuts
and preparing them for the market Is
very extensively carried on in France,
writes John c. Covert, United States
consul at Lyons. Many varieties are
grown, and are called "marrons" and
t"chataignes." The latter Is the small
er and less desirable Of the two. There
is an undivided meat in the shell Of
the maroon. while the chataigne is
divided into a number Of pieces. each
Of which is enveloped in an epiderm.
The marion is propagated only by
grating, while the chataigne grows
wild.
The maroon trees only produce we'll
when they are about ten years old.
They should be planted about twenty
feet apart. Chestnuts should be eaten
fresh, but they may be kept in a fresh
state for some time by being buried
in sand. When dry they are general
ly thrashed until the shells fall on.
and eaten as food. In some places
the chestnuts are preserved by being
scattered over a thin framework of
willow branches, under which there
is a slow fire that produces a great
deal of smoke and no fame.
In some parts of France, in what
are called the "schist" lands, chest
nuts form very important article
Of daily food. They are boiled, pull
rnr{1od and oo<ac 1j1,~ ~>,,~ - n ehod mr.
tatoes. The best ones are about the
size of our horse-chestnuts. They are
used extensively in confectionery.
One large factory In Lyons employs
$50 persons and handles 25,000,000
pounds of chestnuts annually.
Tie wood of the chestnut tree is
considered valuable for many pur-
poses. 1t is strong and tenacious and
may be subjected for years to the in
fuence of air, wind and water without
decaying. In some places the trees
are cultivated solely for the wood. It
inflames easily and produces great
deal of. heat, but is considered dan
gerous as fuel on account of its ten
dency to throw out sparks. 1t makes
excellent charcoal
The tree flowers in France in May
and June. It fourishes in gravelly
land, in shale. A calcareous ground
is fatal to it's growth. In many parts
Of France the trees have been planted
upon hillsides, because their roots
take tenacious hold of the earth and
prevent washouts. Losses from mum
dations have greatly decreased in the
Cevennes since these trees were
planted on the mountain slopes of
those regions.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11
Points on PIa Manaaement,

il Z y . I
It is true that the boar is very
nearly half the herd, said J. @. Cana
day. II you have a poor male, you
will have poor herd. You can do no
good with q good SOW unless you
have q good boar. think we should
have good strong sows. / do not
think 1t is best to breed sows too
young: they should be from fourteen
to eighteen months Of age before they
bring forth pigs. The fall pig is the
one that makes good one for far.
rowing at eighteen months Of age.
BY taking good care of them In the
fall they make good brood sows.
At narrowing time I like to have
them in good condition. It is DIM
cult to get them in good condition If
they are not so at narrowing time. II
In good condition at narrowing time
they will have better pigs than II they
are In poor condition. Let the sow
increase her feed from that time. Com
mence feeding her lightly at first and
increase the feed as the pigs get
older.
I fed bran, oats and corn ground
together. make it into thick slop
and sometimes cook it. prefer
cooked feed, as | believe that is the
best. For the young pigs I use bran,
ship stuff and corn. The corn is half
OF the slop, and make it pretty
thick. I like to have MY pigs come
early in the fall, as the early fall
and spring pigs pay best. The late
winter pig is very hard to make much
out of. You have to be particular to
keep him warm and dry. Some one
mas mas sag that the spring pig makes
general rule for the reason that the
fall pig is not taken care of as she
should be-. But if the fall pig grows
right and has the right kind of food
and care it will make the best brood
SOW.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11

There are many people that look
upon poultry shows as useless expen-
diture Of energy and money. But
from the poultry shows has come the
Impetus for improvement that has re-
suited In 4 trennendo us increase In
tho utility qualities Of our poultry. 3
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11
Avinne!r.

When you pucker your lips that
way. says the billiardist to his sweet
heart. ut Is my cue for kiss"
"Is it?" she smiles. well, I don't
care how many you take"
For she had not yet learned the ad-
dttional interest that may be given tho
game by the establishment Of balk
line.-Judge.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11
Citlne. H'ie AutI,oritv,.

|. Caller-W heres Mr.. Hare! Smart
Office Boy (with "a grin) Can't say
He's dead. i Caller Why, / saw him
myself this morning. Boy Well. any
how. there's . sign over across the
street there wot says. Hair Dyed
Here. Kansas City Independent 81
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11
A Rare Good Thlno.

"Am using ALIENS FooT-EAsE, and
can truly say would not have been without
it so long, had known the relief it would
give my aching feet. I think it q rare good
thing for anyone having sore or tired feet,
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert, Providence. r. L"
Sold by all Druggists, CSC. Ask today.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES color
more goods, brighter colors. with less
work, than others.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11

A man never appreciates his insis.
niflcance until he attends his own
wedding.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11

straws show which way the wind
blows; chips which way the money
goes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-12-11

Nothing comes of nothing, a but
yvoa had bert not quote this q ths
fSf6sr of worthless son. b
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
GOOD PLACE TO. LIVE.
Norman a City of Churches and
Homes.

Norman, o. T., March 21.-Norman, like
the other Oklahoma towns, responds 10
the influence of spring and begins 10
show some evidences of the plans for
growth that have been quiet for some
months even before the trees begin 10
bud. Two development companies have
been at work for several months plating
their additions TO the town and getting
out illustrated advertising matter. The
Norman Development company has an
addition on the north of the city. and
the Classen company Of Oklahoma City
is developing tract of laEd south of the
city adjacent 10 the university property.
10th Of these companies realize the value
of Norman as a school town and are
pushing their wares among the people
who are looking for homes whore they
can educate their children. Within the
last year several fine residences have
been built in the University addition Es-
pecially during the summer months was
this activity prominent, and this sea
son will see even a greater amount Of
building.
The University grounds themselves are
being laid out in accordance with plan
adopted at the last regular meeting OF the
board OF regents. The plan provides for
some handsome drives in addition TO the
ones already laid out For some time
trees have been grown on the university
property that are known 70 be growers In
this climate and not only the university
grounds but the two additions named
and many private properties are being
made more valuable by tree planting.
The ten year old trees surrounding the
old Science building OF the university and
along the drives prove that tree growing
is not a discouraging thing where the
trees are We'll cultivated. The athletic
field. which occupies one Of the quadran
giles Of the university property will be
enclosed by a hedgs and Usage orange
plants are now being set out.
The progress OF Norman as a city OF
homes Is slow and sure. but II IS already
getting the reputation from visitors Of
being a clean, pleasant place 10 live.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
FOR SPECIAL SESSION.
Consensus of Opinion is That II Is
ke~esezry

Guthrie. .. T. March 2L-Thst the gov
ernor would call the legislature IN extra
session. some time during the coming
week. seemed an assured fact Although
the date OF the convention had TOT get
been announced This was decided upoa
after an opinion had been given BY the
attorney general. relating 70 the p-sdics-
rneut caused b. the enacting OF the bHi.
creating the Office Of township assessor.
repeating the old law. but Eot telling
when the new one shah take effect;
Il was decided. however. last evening.
by the governor and ile territorial score
tarv. that the exits session vouid rot
be he'd K wss stated that under TIE
law there conid - no extra session cal
Cd for enc points consideration and that
after being convened in extra session The
legislature might remain a. long as the
members desired This state = Affairs
was not liked. s. TIE decision vas made
% caI OF the extra session pTopost,scn
IRE blanks Tor TIRE township assessoTs
unde- tire new Law ziil oe sent oEs IN
u1ssiIately 70 the coznfy CLERKS throushutsi
the territory. 70 he distributed BY ths-u
anozF the township trustees %ho. gzser
the new law s-e Constituted f1~rssfp
assessors n cities OF the d-E- s3zss ard
in towns The mayor ard coGSefi shall
appoint a person fer ASSESSOR GIs4 the
Zext genera eiec1loa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
JONES IN THE GAME.
How Edgar Got in Is a Mystery Not
Solved.

Guthrie o. T, March 21.-The Oklahoma
Santarium at Norman has been brought
to the front again by the statement made
that Representative Edgar w Jones had
been asked by the interior department to
appear in Washington with the testi-
mony in the Sanitarium Investigation
conducted by a joint legislative commit
tee of which he was a member. Jones is
alleged to have made the statement that
he received the letter. Today Jones
stated that the letter referred to was
neither from the Secretary of the Inte-
rior Department nor from the Attorney
General of the same department. but
from an attorney connected with the de-
partment. refusing to divulge his name
He stated however. that the attorney
had been in Oklahoma. The letter alleged
10 have been received was not produced.
and what its real contents are cannot be
obtained, only through reports on the
streets Mr.. Jones announced that he
would not go TO Washington with the tes-
timony. He stated that it is not his fight
and that he will not mix up in it,
James J. Merrick, the cratic member
of the legislature from Lincoln county.
who fled charges against Governor Jen-
kins while the latter was in Office pre-
sumahly causing his removal. is known
70 be on the war path again. Merrick
wanted recognition from Governor Fer
yuson. but did not receive Offices which
he had asked for. The tactics being pur-
sued by Merrick IT the present time are
identical with those used in the jenkins
case. Merrick. in street parlance. has
it in for Governor Ferguson, Secretary
Grimes and 4 wothers and makes no
secret Of IT. When the Smiih-Aierrick
affair came up during the last session II
the legislature. Merrick had ample op-
portunity TO explain his connection with
the matter. He did nor do 50. but made
numerous talks concerning the affair OUT
side Of legislative halls No explanation
To the public has ever been made relative
to the chaEges made against him, and
there are numerous a1hdavits on file.
showing that Merrick did Try 70 be sup
erintendent Of the Sauitarium az Nor
man. as stated by Smith.
She report placed on file in the legisla-
ture did not contain anything OF q seusa-
tional nature relative 70 the physical
condition Of the Institution at Norman
There was nothing that IN any way re-
fected or Governor Ferguson : admins
tration in the report. Many persons
were connected with stock transactions
Secretary Grimes vss implicated, but
nothing definite ascertained was consid-
ersd detrimental 70 him. II seemed thst
the principal object q the inest-gstio1
was 70 ascertain all possible relative 70
the stock transactions IN order 70 know
II territorial officials held any % the
stock
4 sensational report. purPortlng 70 -
the observations % sub-SomEaittee-
which visited the szritar.am. was die
tAted 20 tbs osicisi stnosrspher % the
committee, but never adopted Il z2s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
ROBBERY AT PAWNEE.
Boy Knocked Down by Highwayren
for so Cents.

PaTnee. o T. March 2I--Carl Mcrris.
the ls-year-old son OF s. r. Morris. was
sluEEed and robbed by two men in this
city about o'clock last Friday night
says the Times Democrat The boy was
on his way home from church As he
STEPPED or the crossing between the ress-
seace CT J. =. Davis AID that Of his
father h passed ;EO men and immediate
~ after passing them was knocked sense
less b . blow on the bad His clothes
were torn. his pockets TiHed. and the SUN
q - cents. all the Ssoney he had ~aE
taken from him. The boy zas found
nearly an hour later b his parents who
had been ID town Ee vas Enable 70
give any description q rs zzszilazts e.
cspt that one vas short and the ofse-
tab The how o. his had was evidently
delivered b. g EzzdhaE OF some other
blunt weapon. a. i ief; 70 w0gzi- sin
pig rendering hin uzco-scsoEs- 20 ciss
has h@en obtolres a. q The identity %
TIE fiehNayruen
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
CASE OF INSANITY.
Alvin Wood, Mentally Unsound, Is
Taken Into Custody.

Manchester. o. T., March Calvin
Wood, who proved up on the claim adj
joining D. L. Graham, near Gibbon on the
south. was taken to Pond Creek. Wednes-
day, by Deputy Sheriff Cordray and turn
ed over to the proper officers.
Wood has been a man Of seemingly I'M
sound mind ever since he located near
Gibbon, several years ago but never I'M
til recently have we heard of him at
tempting II stray away or show any
signs of becoming dangerous. His father
and brother went To the new country"
over a year ago and his mother remained
on the farm TO care for him. The old
lady, we are toiu. became uneasy not
long a6o and went 10 her husband and
son. leaving Alvin alone. on Tuesday
evening he walked to the farm OF y. "
Patton, near Manchester, and at a very
late hour in the night awakened the fam
lily of Sam Miller and asked for some
thing 10 eat. After daylight he left and
was next seen in Or. SaCold's pasture
south Of town. He came on TO Il. T.
BaeoR's pasture and finally came into
town. H carried a loaded revolver and
while here bought 4 22-caIibre rife and
case With these he walked out Of town
in southwesterly direction. He was
followed by Mr.. Cordray and brought
hack cor an examination before Justice
5. GaHaday. who instructed that he be
taken TO Pond Creek.
People in the vicinity Of Gibbon. and
especially women and children. have
been very uneasy of late on account Of
-ir Wood stFange actions. and viii be
truly glad 10 learn that he is TO DE looked
after IN the proper WAY. He says bat lit
Tie 10 any one hat dropped the remark
that he wanted gun % protect himself.
He Is probably 60 or As years Of age and
was never married
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22

never incorporated as a paTt-of the re-
port filed, but it is known that there are
copies in existence. Merrick was one of
the members of the subcommittee and
in the original report he refused to con-
cur with the others on the clause relative
to the physical condition of the institu-
ton. He never gave reasons for his not
concurring, although there were plenty Of
opportunities for him TO GO SO. It is be-
lieved that there are copies of this re-
port which was not adopted in the
hands of certain individuals and that at
tempts will be made to use them against
the administration. in an effort to show
that the sanitarium report as filed. was
a. white wash"
How Jones landed in the game is some
thing of q question, for it is extraordin-
airy for the interior department TO call on
individuals outside of the various de-
partments in Oklahoma for information
relative TO Oklahoma affairs. 1t is pos
s ible that his name may have been sug-
gested to the department There arc
those who state that they believe that
Jones never received a letter asking him
rport at Washington with the testi-
mony of the investigation committee.
Until the letter is produced there will al
ways be some doubt as to its existence
or real nature.
Governor Ferguson stated today that
he knew nothing Of the matter and be-
lieved that if there was anything on in
the interior department he would be in
formed of the fact.
Time will show whether Merrick is i'm
plicated in the latest affair The concen-
sus of opinion now is that he has had
something TO do with the bringing about
of the new agitation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
FELL DOWN CELLAR STEPS.
Enid Restaursteur Meets With Painful
Accident.

Enid. Q. T. March 2l.-Iast night at
1850 Art Stanton. the proprietor Of the
Globe restaurant and confectionery store.
Just eastsof the Bank Of Enid. vas carry
ms laTfch on a tray 70 the club COON IN
STAIRS IL the Anheuser- Busch block On
the opposite side Of the street Ills eve
sisht oeing very poor az night he mis-
took the cellar stairway at the rear end
Of III building for the stairway bv the
side 81 H. leading TO the second story.
He Of course Zen down the cellar stens
and suffered deep and ugly cash in his
Re aa and Ms back VS. bsdl,- skinned
lie managed IN SGT hack 70 his place in
iIstease pain. He was taken 70 his home
and fade as comfortable rs possible. but
Re Is sull suffering very much in the
ankles. Il wii Pc some time before he
VII De able 70 attend TO his business.
This is indeed a misfortune to Mr.. stan
ten. who IS good citizen and xerx in
dustrious man.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
CHILD is DROWNED.
Strangers at El Reno Lose Little On.
in Canadian.

z Reno. .. r March ia nan a
two sons. Eho gave their names ~ Eics.
rode hurTisdly ~ 20 the blacksmith ~. 3
% Btarks ard Elssnbeis about & oclork
and ordered graphing hooks Al o-~s 20
BE- ussd 80 searching tor ths befF 4 .
s-yssr-osd child Whlch Uss treSuef ~
the North Cansdlsn river rear Ire R1t-
izso1 street eroesiaE las; sssu. - tagn
The r. Reno Giobe
While ;As books wsTs Being rlsa@ - ,
stated inst fh-Y Eere FsazirR threzsh
the eountry ard ezmpsd nssr ths river "a
the point . tafsd Durizz TIE anfern1Ssa
the oder uszsaTs q lie family sen
away = short eiEssncs. Is3sfax to
youngest. = uttle boz fer yszrz go.
with iro ofhess
Nhiie they see sas@sf fse snFse ehlss-
zen Tsrs Tizyins n@ar - r3F~r. zach -
sxeliss ~ r~eent rzsns zhsn IT, haarg
accidentally fen luto ~ sts~sn
~ 70 o7e Ess neas ths cthes sklzsss-
we're helpless. sza ssz IT, Afs1s ge1fss
sl-k frDEz s1gk: g. fss wstsvz urzsss -
O. xaythtzE EEEes fAs psrsnfs nzs
siSs~ hroshrr rsszrr~-4 al gsessT~e -
infsFszsfion t1sey SER z-zslT fFss-ts wiss
oerror. s1e tss fzik~T. seeizx a. csafs-
;191 q - rfFcf roe g. to~a IL E-sss g
ssrSss -zsDsiax saexs
Ep e. = iss- h0ar nofhisg kss k~ez
s.sss f-1-z ~ ssSresssx Gary Tssx TsS-r
ss rather hsxh. fHe waters sszz11~ aa<
s-razx rsrT~sE zay haze s2vrs=s a.
soz<y ssag 11Ets-c.-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
ASSESSORS ASK QUESTIONS.
Want to Know if They Hold Jobs or

Pawnee. o. T.. March 21.-County As
SCISSOR S. b. Hammers would like to
know whether he has a job Or not. The
recent territorial legislature passed a
bill. which has been signed by the gov
ernor. providing for township assessors
and abolishing the office OF county asses
sor. says the Times-Democrat. II Is a
little doubtful when the measure takes
effect. Some contend that il is already
in force and the Office of county asses-
sor has been wiped out. Others believe
the provisions OF the bill go into effect
at the expiration OF the term Of the pres
ent assessors. The matter has been re-
ferred 10 the attorney general for a de-
cision. and in the mean time Assessor
Hammers and his fellow assessors over
the territory are In world Of doubt.
The township assessors, according to
the new law. will be appointed by the
township boa rdS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
.BOTTLING
WORKS BURN
AT Ell RENO
Looked Like Wholesale De-
Struction for a Time.
HEROIC WORK is DONE
Flames are Confined to the
One Building---S10,000 Loss

FL Reno, o. T.. March SI.-One % the
most disastrous fires which has occurred
IN III Reno IL ; eYeral months destroyed
the bottling works OF Schafcr s Co. On
South Bickford avenue. last night. AID
created a loss OF SIa.oco
Last night about 1850 an alarm OF IRE
was turned in from 10 South Rsckford.
10 which the fire department quickly re-
spOnded. On arriving on the scene Il was
found that the hottling works Of Schater
& Co. was almost solid mass OF flames.
A high wind from the north-was blowing
and for time Il looked as y the ira
would spread TO the buildings In that ~
cinity. AS that part OF the town -
closely built the danger OF general con-
nagration was great Another thing ia
favor OF the FIRE was the fsos that the
night was unusually cold. which made IL
extremely difficult for the hremen 60 cope
with the flames 10 much advantage.
on their arrival a, the scene OF the fire.
the department. although realizing thlt
IL would be impossible Co save the build
ing. went 10 work with Will. and Il is
only due 10 their strenuous efforts that az
least whole block Of the surrounding
district was not destroyed.
So far Il has been impossible 10 learn
the cause eff the fire. but II il generally
supposed To have started IN tsc boiler
room. However thorough Investigation
will be made at once
The loss will exceed Slo.oo0 and the plant
was insured FOR SEQ.
Immediate steps WIN be taken By Scha-
fer & Co. to rebuild and In place OF the
old plant magnificent building viii b.
erected which viii have much larger
capacity than the old ono. Everything Ia
the new plant will De modern and up 70
date. making II one OF the most complete
" equipped bottnng works ia the terri