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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08
The Pioneer Express.
TWO NORTH DAKOTA CANALS.

There area number of stupendous un-
dertakings, which have passed the stage
of inception, that will have considerable
influence over the future Of this north
western country. Among these may be
mentioned the enlargement of the Erie
canal and the building of the Panama
canal. These may seem, at first glance,
as too far of to be of special benefit to
us, but a closer analysis will show that
we are especially interested in those two
great enterprises. Thep plan for the Erie
canal is to deepen the channel so that it
will accommodate boats carrying 1000
tons OF freight, and it is estimated to do
this will cost the state of New York
s1OO. 600, 600. New York city is feeling
the loss of western trade, especially that
of western grain products for export.
There are dozen or more ports that
can handle grain and ship it TO Europe
as cheaply and conveniently as can New.
York. There is only one way for New
York toregain. her former supremacy,
and that IS to cheaper the freight, and
the only way 20 do this is to 60 back to
that old canal which was the greatest
factor in the upbuilding Of that great city
and adaptit 70 the new, conditions of
commerce. Nowit takes two or three
men and two. or three mules to; run q
100-ton canal boat; in q few years elect.
ficgf gfrollev wires will haul 4 ON fr.,,t, -
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08
THH HEss1AN FLY.
BY c. B. .wALDRoN.

I Recent government reports give the
total insect damage for the United States
in 1902 as $3.50. 600, 900, charging up the
Hessian fly with a damage of $50, OOO, 600.
Of this sum the state of North Dakota
was responsible for something like S..
500, 600, probably more. Last year on a
fifteen hundred mile drive through the
state | found the damage from this pest
pretty general oyer the eastern portion.
In many Of the localities that i visited
the farmers were not aware of the dam
age being done, and were not familiar
with the habits Of the insects It was my
opportunity, through the courtesy Of the
different railroads, to visit most Of the in
fected localities, calling the attention Of
the farmers to the damage being done,
and recommending means Tor the exter-
inination of this very serious pest, The
fact that the insect has been SO very little
known in North Dakota makes It IMPORT iiinp
ant that considerable work is dohe .bv
me in the field. Through the co-opera. i
ton Of the railroads this work has been
provided ior the comine sbaion.
An examination Of the stubble fiSlds
|so faf this spring shows the presence gof
|app paSently healthy pupae, awaiting i vain
lxeaaher to develop them. These rsnaae.
|Haf 81 selsyesent ths ysstihes aee xre
|,a a5S M ~ fesenh Mo 4 ss,.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08
A Little Early Riser.

now and then, at bedtime will cure con
stipation, biliousness asd liver troubles
DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers are the fam.
Gus little pills that cure by arousing the
secretions, moving the bowels gently,
yet effectuaily. and giving such tone and
strength to the glands of the stomach
and liver that the cause of the trouble
is removed entirely, and if their use is
continued for few days, there will be no
return of the complaint. Sold by all
druggists.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08
OR!.C!;;;!E!!::
taste and appetite
City Council.

City Council.
May 4th 1908.
Regular meeting of city;councll.
Present-Mayor Chisholm.s Aldermen
Peterson, Miller, Thompson, Short.
Minutes of meeting of April 2lst read
and approved.
The official bond Of F. c. Myrick, as
assessor, was read and approved.
Official bond of F. A. Wardwell as
auditor, was read and approved.
On motion, Alderman MI H. Mile,
was elected as president of the council
for the ensuing year.
On motion, Aldermen King, Mile,
and Thompson were appointed by the
mayor as committee to arrange for the
removal of the flagstaff from Fort Penn
bina to the city.
|. A communication was read from F.. S
Low, of Winnipeg. addressed to George
Peterson, as Master Workman of the A
o. U. w. lodge, in reference to the hold.
ing OF a Workman picnic here on July l,
The council informally expressed theil
desire to have the picnic here and the
mayor appointed Aldermen Short, Pet.
erson and Thompson as committee on
the matter.
Adjourned.
F. A. WARDWELL.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08

in the the young wheat. Whether they
pass through second breeding stage be-
fore harvest, as they do in some parts of
the country, is matter yet to be deter
mined. At any rate, an eggs deposited at
the second Joint from which tiny white
grub matches that through the season
sucks the juice Of the plant, preventing
it from filling well and causing it to fall
over just before harvest, A bulletin will
be issued this season giving the habits
and life history of the Hessian fly in
detail.
TREATMENT
The important point now is to accomp-
lish their destruction. This is done by
bnrning the stubble, or plowing it under
early in May.
1t doesn't help the situation for man
to burn only his own stubble. He should
let the fire get over on his neighbors.
The; adult insect is we'll provided with
wings, and being small and light is
capable of being carried a hundred miles
or more from where she matches. This
matter is very important, for the insect
multiplies rapidly. Every wheat grower
should use his influence to seetlat every
acre Of wheat stubble is burned as soon
as possible. With proper energy applied
in this manner, there should be no dam
age done this coming season.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08

This week Br'er Lampman does us up
in poetry. Say. Lamp, you have got to
the limit. Poetry amt fair in warfare,
especially when it isn't even fair poetry.
Ii there is an" more poetry coming we
will throw up the sponge-and for that
matter everything else. it is SO nauseat.
ing. And after reading the Chrono,ype
so long we had thought our stomach
would stand most anything, too.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08

., The PIONEER EXPRESS is sent only on the d.
rect order of subscribers, and ie continued until
ordered stopped and all arrearages paid.
The rate Of subscription is alike to all, 100
per year. Subscribers paying in advance have
the choice of several premium papers In addt-
ton.
plimentary only, and while we desire them to be
considered az invitations to subscribe, they will
not be continued except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best advertising
medium in the county, having more general
'circulation than any other paper. Card OF rates
sent on application. saMs
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

VTTINlAk DANASlONAs
o. Representative, Thos. !. MsEshsll:
Senators, nc. .Hanabrough, r. McCumoer
Governor, Frank White.
Lieut.. Governor, David Bartlett.
Secretary of State. 3. +. Porter.
State Treasurer. D. q: Mcmillan.
State Auditor, q. L. Holmes.
Raiirosa a % %conmissioners. M +, Shea, c. J.
Lord, A. Schatz.
Superintendent of Public Instruction, w.
Commissioner Of Insurance, Ferdinand
Commissioner of Agrie ilture and Labor,
Judge: supFsme % Court, N. G. Young, D.
e. Morgan. J. NJ. Coch rane.
sENATORs.
First District, Judeon LaMoure, Pembina.
Second District, Albert Garnett st. Thom-
ae.
RIPREsENTATIvEs.
First District, w. J. Watt. HYDE Park, 1
Chevalier, Bathgate. g. A. McCrae,
Second District, John T,un,ner, Cava-
lier, c. K. Wig. Crystal, p. j. Skiold.
Judge Of the District Court. Seventh Ju.
dicjal Distfict,W. J. Kneeshaw. Penn
Clerk Of District Court. A. L.Airth.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
States Attorney, NJ. Brynjolfson.
Sheriff. Chas. Atkinson.
Auditor, Swain Thorwaldson
Treasurer, w. A. Murphy.
Register Of Deeds, ]. +. Gill.
County Judge,J. D. W allace.
Superintendent of Schools. J. W. Alex
Surveyor. F. 3. Hebert
Coroner, DR.. Il. F. Ersktne.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
First District, f. G. Myrlok, Pembina.
Second District, 8. Sigurdson, Gardar.
Third District, Geo. Taylor, Bsthgate.
Fourth District, j. NORM, Neche.
Fifth Dist, A. T. Cox, Bowesmont
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-08
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
rERaGs. wz.oo FER A-aTazv1G
A. Wardwell. G. g. Thompson.
WARDWELL 3 THOMPSON.

Entered at the rostoface at Pembins as second
,class mail matter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Fire in MissouIa Hospital.

Missoula, Mont.-Twenty patients
under treatment at the private hos
pital of Doctors Parsons and Brown
were thrown into panic by fire
that originated from a carelessly
thrown match. The lucifer ignited
some drapery in q main ward, where
there were five patients unable to move
on account Of broken legs. The scene
was thrilling, many of the patients re-
ceiving such shocks by the excitement
that their recovery is retarded, and
one death may result The fire was
extinguished after damage amounting
to 5000 had been done.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Celebration Cost over $4,000, 900.

London.-Cable dispatches received
from Delhi announce the departure
from there of the viceroy, Lord Cur
zon, and Lady Curzon, the duke and
duchess of Connaught, and other no
liabilities, and the end of the durbar
display. People are now beginning to
estimate the cost of the festivities.
According to one estimate cabled from
Delhi the Indian government will have
to pay over 100000, and Lord Cur
Zon himself is supposed to have spent
many thousands of pounds sterling in
entertaining his personal guests. For
their display of magniicence the
princes expenses varied from $780,,
900, spent by the nizam of Hyderbad
to $4,000, the sum which minor chiefs
paid for their pageants. The COVER
nors of various provinces had to pay
about $4,000 each for their camps
Judging from these estimates the I'M
paralleled show cost considerably over
SIS, 900, 900.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17

Belle Wolfe, the IL year old daught-
er of widow living few miles south
of Salt Lake, was the victim. of pc
culiar accident recently. The child
had taken COW to watering trough
near her home and while it stood
drinking tied the picket rope around
her waist. Becoming frightened at "a
passing train the animal commenced
running madly across the field, drag
ging the helpless child in its trail. The
little girl died within an hour after
being rescued.
Herbert w. Bowen, the American
who has become within a month a
figure of international prominence
through his relation to the Venezuelan
incident, is the subject of an intimate
character sketch in the Review of Re
views for January.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Charles Murphy Drowned.

Seattle, Wash.-Charles Murphy was
drowned in Cedar river, near Elliott
recently. While crossing the river in
basket trolley the rope broke. He
fell with his head down stream and,
his feet being entangled in the ropes,
he was unable to help himself. He
was out hunting when it happened.
Murphy was in business at Renton
He was brother of Councilman Muir.
ply. The body was recovered and
brought to Seattle.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17

Topeka, Kan.-The coal famine in
Kansas is taking on a more serious as
pect. Dealers in Topeka announce
that they are practically out of coal,
with no immediate chance of getting
more. The state reform school has
only two days supply left. Two man.
ufacturing concerns were compelled
to close down this morning on &C
count of a lack of fuel.
In Ottawa, Lawrence and Atchison
riots have been narrowly averted dur
ing the past few days whenever a car
of coal would arrive Much suffering
exists among the poorer classes be-
cause they can not obtain enough coal.
1t is alleged that the railroads are
confiscating large part of the coal
that is shipped. They are ready to
reimburse the owners of the coal in a
pecuniary way but their action makes
the coal famine much more stringent.
The temperature is higher than for
several days past, but the snow will
be the heaviest of the winter In the
western part of the state the snow is
drifting and the trains are being de-
layed to some extent. Telegraph wires
are also suffering in different parts of
the state.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

There were nine deaths during the
voyage of the transport Logan, which
mas arrived in San rancisco from Ma
Mia
For the third time in the Is days OF
the present year has freight wreck
occurred at Schulder Spur, Montana,
on the Northern Pacific.
United States Senator Mason of H.
linois has formally announced his with
drawal from the contest to be his own
successor, admitting the impossibility
of his reelection.
Sir Bache Cunard, president of the
Cunard line of steamships, has recover
ed a judgment in the supreme court for
$1,657,7O9 against his first cousin,
Charles G. Francklin.
The place on the supreme court
bench that was rendered and declined
by Governor Taft of the Philippine ISL
ands, has been offered to William r.
Day of Canton, Ohio.
Winnie B. Mercer, a pitcher of the
All American baseball team, register
ed at San Francisco hotel recently,
was found asphyxiated in his room
next morning. He was sick and de-
spOndent.
The st. Paul passenger train on the
Burlington road, running so miles an
hour to make up for lost time, was
wrecked by spreading rails five miles
northwest of Alton, ILL.,, killing the en-
gineer and injuring four trainmen.
H. Peabody, republican, has succeed
ed James B. Orman, democrat, as gov
ernor Of Colorado. The Inauguration
was made the occasion of the greatest
military parade ever seen in Denver.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Earnings of C. p. R.

Vancouver. B. Cit is announced
that the three great railway systems
of Canada-the Canadian Pacific, the
Grand Trunk and Observation-Disclosures
ed during the year 1902 the enormous
sum of $76,675,S42, the largest earn
ings by far in the history of Canada's
railroads This amount was distribut.
ed as follows: Canadian Pacific, $39..
$4,000. increase over last year, S..
$4,000; Grand Trunk, $30,036,479, in,
crease over last year, S1,0S2,419; In.
Iercolonial. S6,655, 46S.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Remove Duty on Coal.

Westinghouse is expected that
congress will pass bill removing the
duty Of 67 cents ton on coal import
ed into this country. This bill may
take the form of a rebate or draw
back for 80 days, and also will pro-
vide for reciprocity, admitting free of
duty coal imported into this country
from countries granting the same priv
ilege to the United States. This means
Canada, and will permit Nova Scotia
coal to come into this country free,
while coal from the Alleghenies and
westward will go into Canada free Of
duty.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
GOVERNOR Taft WILL REMAIN
DECIDES TO STAY IN PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS.
Had Been Offered Position as Justice
of Supreme Court of the United
States--Prominent FIipinos Cabled
to President Roosevelt Their Pro-
tests.

Washington--After mature consid-
Grafton IL has been decided by the
president that Governor raft shall re-
main in the Philippines as civil gov
ernor. The decision was reached only
after the president had discussed the
Philippine question thoroughly with
Secretary Root and the other mem
bers of his cabinet and with Vice Gov
ernor Luxe Il. Wright, who has been
in this country for two months.
For several weeks it has been re-
garded as settled that Governor TAFT
would return To this country, perhaps
in a few months, to become a justice
of the supreme court of the United
States. President Roosevelt indicated
TO Governor Taft, in letter dispatch
ed to the Philippines more than a
month ago, that he could have the ap-
pointment TO the supreme bench if he
desired it, 1t was the presidents pur
pose to name General Wright as civil
governor of the Philippines.
AS soon as it was learned in the
Philippines that Governor Taft was
likely to leave the islands, cabled pro
tests began to pour in upon the presi-
dent from prominent Filipinos. The
protests received in no manner re-
dected on Vice Governor Wright, for
whom the people of Manila and of the
islands generally have the highest re
gard, but it was pointed out TO the
president that Governor Taft was
ideally equipped for the position of
governor and that any change at this
time would be disastrous to the best
interests of the archipelago. 1t was
slaintained that Governor Taft's re-
linquishment of his post would retard
the development of the islands fully
five years.
Governor Taft is known, as one high
official expressed it. ito be thoroughly
wrapped up in his work in the Philip
pines"
His ambition has been to round out
his career as justice of the supreme
court of the United States, but he has
per fectly in sympathy with the ideals
become imbued SO entirely with the
spirit of the great work to be accom-
plished in the Philippines and is so
of the best classes of the inhabitants
that he hesitated to relinquish his post
at this time, even to accept the dis
tinguished honor the president offered
to confer upon him.
In response to the presidents letter
Offering him the supreme justiceship,
a cablegram was received from him
suggesting. with sincere apprecia-
ton of the tender made to him by
the president that it might be better
for him in view of all the circum-
stances, to remain where he was.
After this it was announced unof-
icially, but entirely authoritatively,
that Governor Taft would remain in,
definitely as civil governor of the Phil
ippines.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Panic In hosnitaI.

Missoula, Month"; a panic that
followed an electrical disturbance with
crossed lighting wires at a variety
theater, Harry Wilker, a bartender,
sustained a fractured hip and internal
injuries that may result fatally, and
five other persons were less seriously
hurt in the crush. The disturbance
was occasioned by flames that filled
the rooms, eminating from wires, the
circuit of which had been crossed by
the scene shifter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Hepburn Elected Senator.

Judge w. B. Hepburn of Osborne.
Idaho, has been elected United States
senator by the two houses of the iegis-
lature voting in separate session. He
received the vote of every republican
member while the democratic votes
were cast for James H. Hawley. The
vote in the senate was: Hepburn. Is:
Hawley, 6. In the house: Hepburn,
80; Hawiey. IL. Total: Hepburn, so:
Hawley, II.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Chicago Coal Goes Up.

Chicago-The wholesale price Of an
thracite coal has been advanced So at
one jump. The increase makes the
present wholesale price s11.50 ton.
Dealers could give no particular rea-
son for the rise in price, further than
the condition of the market" They
declare the supply of hard coal is still
small and that there is little prospect
of more for some time.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Volcano in Utah.

Salt Lake, Utah.-A special from
Moab, Utah, says that small active
volcanic crater has been discovered by
prospectors in the Dome Plateau re-
gion near the Grand river, 20 miles
north of Moab. From the crater,
which is in the solid sandstone forma-
ton of the mesa, arises a column of
steam that can be seen for miles. The
appearance of the volcanic vent indi-
Gates that until recently it has been
dormant for many years.
Moab is in the extreme eastern part
of the state. not far from the Colorado
line.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
DUTY on Coal Removed.

Washington-The ways and means
committee Of the house decided to re-
port bill providing for rebate equal
to the duty now imposed on all kinds
of coal and coming from all countries
for a period of one year. This bill
is a substitute for the one introduced
by representative Hill of Connecticut,
which provided for rebate until June
80 next
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
OREGON NOTES.

c. A. Wilson Of Portland last week
shot his mother in law, Mrs. Frederick
Wilson, whom he mistook for bur-
glar. Wilson heard a noise in the
house and going to the head of the
stairs he fired at what he thought was
burglar The bullet struck his mo-
Their in law, who was returning from
the bathroom. The wound is in the
left breast.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17

There are now in the United States
at least ten different kinds of agencies
for the benefit of the American far
mer, and the department of agricul-
ture alone has over two thousand per
sons engaged in scientific investiga-
lions looking toward improvement
In the quality and quantity of farm
produce. This great educational work
Is reviewed for The Youths Compan,
ion by the Hon. James Wilson, Sec,
rotary of Agrieulture-on of the many
important announcements for the 1903
volume of that paper
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Anaconea sn,oIter Elre

Anaconda, Mont.-Fire which start
ed in the bins at the Washoe smelter,
probably from spontaneous combus-
ton, did damage estimated at $4,000.
The bins are built in sections and are
used for the storage of coal, coke and
concentrates. Being Of wood they
burned fiercely and one entire section
of 40 bins was destroyed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Another Tilt in Coal Prices.

Hazleton, Pa.-The Lehigh Valley
Coal company has increased the price
of all prepared sizes of coal for the
local trade Is cents a ton. A Pardee,
Sons & Co., independent operators.
have advanced the price of coal for
home consumption Is to % cents per
ton.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17

At a council of the members of the
Tuscan branch of the Hansburg family
it was resolved to pay forthwith to
Archduke Leopold Ferdinand, who ac-
companied his sister, the crown
princess Of Saxony, when she eloped
to Geneva, his eventual share of the
family fortune and dismiss him from
the family.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
RossIand Roofs Cave In.

Rossland, B. C.-The exceptionally
heavy snowfall has resulted in consid
cradle damage being done to buildings
in this city. Several storehouses have
collapsed from the pressure on the
roofs. Three houses in the upper part
of the town have given way and the
occupants have been forced to seek
shelter with neighbors.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Oregon Legislature.

Salem, Ore.-After protracted eau
Gus of the republicans, both houses of
the twenty-second biennial session of
the legislature have been organized
George c. Brownell was chosen pres
ident of the senate and L. T. Harris
speaker af the house.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
factories Close.

Indianapolis, Ind.-Two independent
factories, employing 500 men, were
compelled to shut down recently on
account of lack of fuel. They are the
Odell Vadder works and the wheel de-
partment of the Parry Manufacturing
company.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
No Base Ball War,

Cincinnati, o.-Peace was officially
proclaimed between the National and
American baseball leagues when the
representatives of their respective or.
ganization met recently.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17
Factories Compelled to Close.

Harrisburg, Pa.-The Pennsylvania
Steel works at Steelton, have closed
down Indefinitely on account of the
lack of fuel. throwing several thou
sand men out of work. The company
is crowded with orders
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-01-17

Young Corbett, the featherweight
champion, was given the decision over
Austin Rice of New London. Conn,
in the 18th round of what was to have
been 20 round contest.