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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
No Reforms for swedes.

Sweden obtained no electoral extern
sions from the late riksdag. It would
have been possible to pass the compli-
Gated and somewhat ridiculous law
which was proposed as compromise
measure, but the radical element voted
with the ultra-conservatives to kill it,
insisting on universal suffrage or moth
ing at ALL They argued that the pro-
posed measure instituted no practical
reforms, and IF it became law there
would be no chance for amendment. for
many years to come. It is. evident that
the first chamber has weakened its
own influence by its opposition to 20
litical reforms, and it will henceforth
be subject to violent attacks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
"Stop, BIair!"

ished, sardonically. "No. And after
after things-well, after luckily
got out of that little affair with my
liberty, determined on a brand new
start. And I've made it, Alice" he
went on, eagerly. "I've gone into
this'-he motioned with his left hand
toward the studio behind him, with
perfect passion for work and achieve
ment. And I'm succeeding, too," he
added, with touch of pride. Rome
has taken me up handsomely. Blair
Lewes is thing of the past. I'm Gill
bert Upton now"
She had turned half abstractedly,
during his words, and was gazing
again at the face on the pedestal.
"You had no right to it," she fash
ed out, imperiously. How did you
come-how did you dare-to make
it?''
He moved nervously; then he look.
ed at her with defiance.
Because loved you, Alice" he
spoke out, impetuously, because
love you now, and always have and
shall and must. You turned me down,
almost contemptuously, too, months
before that bank matter; but it
couldn't change my feeling. And after
that-well, that money exposure
dashed any hopes might have had
remaining, I came away with one
good thing left in me anyway-love
for you! Other things were gone,
but I've chung to that desperately.
And this face-Ive put my very heart
and soul into it" he burst out passion.
ately. 1T wasn't to be for other eyes;
it was my own, my very OWE. l had
an old time photograph of you; and
with that and memory I've put spare
minutes and hours and even days into
that one thing. l never thought to
see you, yourself, again; !, but I per-
suaded myself that perhaps possibly
oh, .Alice,H he. cried, holding his
hands toward her, I'm not good at
I bottom;..-I know 1T as we'll as YOU:
| but I've begun over again. I've been
pretty straight since that. time; and
l:seeing you here before me fairly
sdftves.. me to ask the sold question
II .you.enly knev -.
Z. TIL; EGl's eyer. at hrst. sorrowfus
grown brighter With surprise and
1 anger
Stop. Blair!" she burst in. dc
you suppose for single instant that
knowing you as do. ! can possibly
listen to such words? Why, the very
] thought makes me oh, what shall 4
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
A Famous Name.

Baron Ferdinand John, of Wedel
Jarlsberg, died at Christiania last
month at the age Of 76 years. He en-.
tered the Norwegian army as an officer
at the age of twenty, and served in
both the infantry and cavalry. In 1864
he volunteered in the Danish army for
service against the Prussians and was
severely wounded at Ais on June 20 Of
that year. The Wede1 Jarlsberg fam
lily was the last one in Norway to re-
tain titles OF nobility, and has long
been one OF the highest in the country
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
A Deduction.

The late Claiming Clapp of Boston
was for some years after the civil war
cotton planter in the south.
Mr.. 'Clapp had on his plantation a
little boy in buttons called SAM"
Sam" one afternoon pointed to a
bottle on his masters bureau and
said:
MARS Claiming, am DAFT hair oil?'
Mercy, no, SAM that's glue,' said
Mr.. Clapp.
81 guess dass why can't git nah
cap off," said SAM" thoughtfully.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
A PRUDENT MINISTRY.

Norway Seems to Be Doing Fairly Well
With Present Government.
Coalition ministers, organized when
conditions are disturbed and dubious,
are seldom if ever successful, but for
a ministry which was formed under
unsatisfactory conditions, the present
government of Norway has done fairly
well when everything is taken into
consideration. While not attempting
any brilliant diplomacy, it has man
aged the finances in a prudent and eco
nomical manner and undoubtedly start
ed the country on safe road. More
over, without being aggressive, it has
yet maintained Norway's dignity and
insisted upon recognition of her rights,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
A Good start.

II understand" tentatively remark
ed the book agent, that this village is
soon to have new theater in place of
the old town haIl?"
.''Sure thing" replied the landlord OF
the tavern at Waupsey, Mo. The Hon.
Bill Billderback had chance to buy q
secondhand fire escape and an asbes-
tos curtain, cheap, and he's goin' to
build an opery house to. fit 'em. just
as soon as he can git some interested
party to put up the money."-Puck.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
Rdssia's Queer Move.

Russia is substituting her consuls in
Finnmarken, Norway, with native Rus
SLAMS. These positions have, hitherto
been held by Nbrwesians, but at. Var
doe and Hammerfest these have been
replaced, and a similar course will be
taken at two other posts as soon as
vacancies occur. AS these positions
are given to men whose rank and posi-
ton are far above the requirements Of
the Office. It As taken for granted that
Russia is making q thorough study Of
Finmarken, seeking Information which
may prove valuable later on.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
Is Norway Grabbing Land?

DR.. James Balm has directed the at
tention Of the Canadian government
TO the statements madeiin Capt. Otto
sverdrup's book, New Land, IN which
he says that he took possession: Of 1OO,-
900 square miles Of Ellesmere land In
the name of the king Of Norway. AS
there are extensive deposits OF coal
there, the Canadian government will
take Immediate steps to ascertain il
Capt. sverdrup,s act interferes with
the domains Of the British empire.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
PATENTS.

Northwestern Inventors.
Adolph Abraham, GAINESVILLE, Mimi,
end gate fastener; Charles Bergstrom,
Lindstrom, Mimi, saw clamp; Sumner
Bowden, Minneapolis, Mimi, bag fill
ing machine; Sumner Bowden, Mime
apolis, Mimi, measuring device; Paul
Hanson, st. Paul, Mimi, metal wheel;
Michael Kane, st. Paul, Mimi, fold
ing paper box; Nelson Likens, st. Paul,
Mimi, acetyline gas generator.
Lothrop & Johnson, patent lawyers. 91l
and 912 Pioneer Press Bldg, st. Paul.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
Back at Him,

Bejfggers has just finished his choic-
est anecdote. Bejaggers refuses to
laugh at it.
II can tell an old joke when I hear
It," declares Bejaggers.
'Tf'ou bet you cant" snaps Bejaggers.
You generally tell it about the next
day after you hear it and keep on tell
Ing it till no one will listen to you."-
Judge.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
Coming to the Scratch.

Coming TO the Scratch.
Mrs. Bacon-What funny noise our
hens are making.
Mr.. Bacon-I understand it. They
ire laughing.
What are you talking about?"
why, l heard our neighbor talking
about going to plant some garden
seeds tomorrow and I guess it has
got to the hens" Statesman,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
q REAsnN FOR sie kNEss.

- p n Z -. - NJ = = = Y
take from the,
blood every "a
hours 500 grains
ot impure, pois-,
onous matter
more than enough
TO cause death.
Weakened kidneys
leave this waste
IN the blood. and
you are soon sick.
To get well. cure
the kidneys with
Doan's Kidney
Pills. the great
kidney anecif1c
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
penounces Khaki Uniforms,.

Mayor Jameson said in the British
parliament the other day that the
sudden resort to khaki uniforms was
a ''senseless craze" Because the
Beers wore khaki and SLOUGH hats the
whole army was slapped into similar
costume. II the Zulus had beaten it,
the army would have gone about IN
feathers and paint. Three streaks. Of
paint and an ostrich feather would
have been the uniform Of field mar.
shal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
China Not overerowded.

A recent census Of China shows that
that country, crowded with "teeming
millions" has population Of 1O3 to
the square mile. Belgium has 22O to
the square mile, Great Britain 1870,
and Germany los
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
Retirement Of nostrom Cabinet.

There are rumors of dissolution OF
the Swedish ministry owing to the In
trigues of Sixten Won Friesen. Mr.. Won
Friesen and Baron Bonde are to lead;
Hr. Beckman to be minister Of finance;
Hr. Staaf, Justice; Zettersbrand, civil;
Ernest Carlson, ecclesiastic; Chris
tian Olson, agriculture; Callerholm
and Kronlund. members of the minis
try without portfolios; Admiral Pa
lander and General Victor to retain
their present positions.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01
" nrx@nnAx no > =
Il By k2T GAAW ylza2oM


Rome is concerned" said the other,
recovering himself, and with an at
tempt at lightness.
II don't understand" she said.
"Well, after that affair at the bank,
you know" he returned. my own
name was rather in the way. Those
things get about even over here"
"And so you--"
$50 I began all over. Took a new
name; came over to Rome; you know
how I've always loved the chisel."
II know" she murmured. "You
ought never to have"
Tried financierine instead2, he fin.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-01

4E Ellis work Is really WaAferfil.E,
most ut her side ,and. the tdi4iere Vas.
lifted did she turn with starti &.
e To Alice Acton, the new surprise;
. was Il possible greater than the one;
which held her. 2. Che sprapg tp 8eL
..Blair Lewes!" she exclaimed.
Alice" he uttered. equally astound-
ed;@and he stood, his right hand hold
z ing aside the curtain. 5
fare you?-was It ?"she began. IS
yes, I'm Gilbert Upton-as far as
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
NEGRO HELD TO ANSWER
GRAVE CHARGE OF ASSAULT

George +. Webb, suspected Of being
responsible for the death OF Frances
Nunroe. the negro woman with whom
he had lived as husband for a number
Of years. VIII be called upon 10 answer
before the grand jury. This was the re-
suit OF an inquest held today.
Z According to the story Of witnesses. thu
man and woman had innumerable QUAR-
rels and fights. during which he beat
her and kicked her on the head Last
Tuesday they had a fight ana Webb is
said to have inflicted injuries uuoa her
Y hiCh rendered her unconscious She
lay IN this condition on her pallet nj
so Third Street southwest. until Fri
day, when she was removed 90 Freed
mans Hospital She died Sunday with
out regaiuing consciousness.
Although the woman was found 10 be
fatally injured and unconscious, the
Freedman Hospital officials did not in
form the police Of the case until after
the woman's death. Fortunately the
man had not left the city and was
easily located by the police at his home
on Sunday night. He denies making the
fatal assault
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
JUSTICE GOULD HEARING
h'EAY WILL CASE
Considering Mrs. Jenny Pope McKay's
Petition TO Set Aside De-
cree Of Divorce.

An interesting phase Of the Htiga-
ton over the settlement Of the estate
OF the late Col. Nathaniel Mckay came
on for hearing today before Justice
Gould. 1t was the petition of Mrs. Jen-
NY Pope Mckay, IN which she asks tho
court 20 set aside, "a pretended decree"
divorcing Colonel Mckay from her and
declare IL 70 be null and void
Soon after the death of Colonel Nc
Kay at Atlantic City, n. j. in June.
1902, Jenny Pope Mckay, claiming to be
his lawful widow, began proceedings
against the executors Of his Will named
by him. his two daughters. and Mrs.
Mabel Grace Mckay. whom he married
few weeks before he died asking for
an accounting and the appointment Of a
receiver. The defendants hled a plea
stating that Jenny Pope Mckay was not
the widow Of Colonel Mckay To tins
ylea she demurred. on the ground It
was not supported b. answer.
Justice Gould after hearing argument
on the proposition sustained the con-
tcntiOn Of Mrs Jenny Pope Mckay and
gave the defendant leave to amend the
proceedings.
J. J. Darlington appeared for Mrs.
Jenny Pope Mckay, and A. s. WOTthing-
ton, and Birney & Woodward for the
defendants.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
DID The DUKE KNOW?

John D. Crimmins. short time az
ter his return from Europe, was talk
ing about tx sights he had seen abroad
cone afternoon" said Mr.. Crimmins,
II visited a famous English castle. Here
the guide took me through this state
chamber and that state chamber and
finally, the family being IN London he
led me TO the rooms Of the owner him
self.
in the owners dressing room there
was "a shaving set OF solid goId-gold
shaving brush, gold cup. gold-mounted
strop and six EOld-haudled razors
as the guide and / moved here and
there a valet. attracted by the noise.
came 90 see who we We're and, after he
had satisfied himself about this matter,
the valet fingered, Joining in the CONVEX
SatiOn now and then.
II fingered the gold shaving set curl
Ously.
And does the duke. / said, shave
With these things regularity
The guide shook his head He did
not know. But the valet knew.
No, said the valet, he doesn't. But
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
GOOD CROP REPORT
GAVE THE IMPETUS
Whole Market Lacking in
Large Trades.
BONDS QUIET AND STEADY
Reading One of the Leaders and. Ex-
ceptionally Strong-Nationa
Lead Sold Heavily.
BONDS QUIET AND STEADY

NEW YORK. July 12.-The opening
stock market was almost uniformly
stronger. but gains were moderate.
Metropolitan Street Railway alone of
the active list showed nominal weak
ness, but rallied back to the opening
price. Reading was the strongest, OPEN
ing UP 3.
The market assumed an easier tone
after the opening, and sagged steadily,
out entirely without radical huctua-
tons. and the total reaction was only
fractional. Its feature was the pro-
fessional liquidation which found its op-
portunity in the splendid crop report of
yesterday.
The feeling throughout the commission
houses Is one of disappointment that
the report did not bring a better market
London buying has aided materially in
sustaining prices. Ontario and Western
neld as strongly as anything under
steady accumulation. Spectators who
nave Followed National Lead on the way
up nave been comparatively heavy sell
erS, and the stock is down a point
The whole market was lacking In large
ana influential trades The bond market
was quiet but steadier
te London business did not meet an
ficlpations. London only bought about
s,9Jv shares on balance. The market
continues quiet. Its feature during the
iSst hour was the effort 10 offer stocks
down, 10 facilitate buying.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
USED FALSE LABELS
TO AVOID CUSTOMS
Treasury Department Thinks 1t Ha.
Unearthed Operations Of Snug
Cling Gang.

BY means Of false labels, ostensibly
showing that the trunks on which they
were pasted had been passed by the
customs officials, a New York gang has
been detected in smuggling in dutiable
goods. Four persons have been arrest
ed, and the Treasury Department is
under the impression that it has discov-
cred mares nest OF trouble. 1t IS
known that the operators on board must
have had confederates. and it is even
limited that some Of these may be among
the customs officials.
The inspectors have a slip which in1i-
Gates that a given piece Of baggage has
been inspected and passed. A trunk
which has been passed this way was
sent to the wrong address, and on its re-
turn TO the wharf an investigation
showed it TO be full OF sumatra tobacco,
on which the duty Is 81 per pound. John
Roster. and John Hoffman. who received
the trunk were arrested and held for
the grand jury in the sum Of 5000.
This put the inspectors on their guard
ana they soon had two more trunks
similarly loaded also from the Kaiser
~ IhelIn- Later they arrested George
5roncke, the Marconi operator, and
Robert Fritch. the assistant hospital
stewart of the Wilhelm, as involved in
the smuggling
IL Is not known how long this has
lasted nor what values have come into
the United States by this method. II IS
pointed out that a single trunk. admitted
IN this fashion, would mean a fortune
to The possessOr.
The belief IS that this is the work
OF an extensive gang. and that II NAV
involve Government officials and men
high in business circles. The Treasury
department VIII make a thorough in
Vestigation 20 ascertain where the
bogus slips were obtained and how they
were affixed 10 the trunks undiscovered.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
WOULD BURY L'ENFANT
WITHIN MALL GROUNDS

Advocacy of the Mall as the final rest
ing place for the remains Of Major
l. Enfant. the engineer who drew the
plans for this city's streets, is the text
OF letter received by District Com
missioner Macfarland today and signed
by Minnie r Ballinger, Of 1874 Twenty
eighth Street northwest.
The writer says her suggestion is
made because an act Of Congress has
been passed requiring the removal Of
the remains from the Riggs Farm iu
Maryland 70 this city, and because some
one has said the last grave should be IN
Arlington.
The body Of the man who planned
this, the Capital city Of the nation"
says the letter. should find a resting
place within the limitations Of his own
work Therefore. I think the Mall
should be selected as the place of
burial. as this, in days TO come. viii be
the most magnificent park within the
plans as drawn by L 'Enfant."
The Washington times., 1904-07-12

Appler has never been heard Of by the
police since.
About June 1 William Delue, a letter
carrier. thirty-three years old. drew his
monthly pay at the postofice and has
never been seen or heard Of by his wife
since. He did not go to work as he usu-
ally did at o'clock in the afternoon. II
was minated that he went to Balti-
more and the day after his disappear
ance his wife received Il letter in which
Deioe said I'm in trouble The next
time you hear Of me ] shah be dead"
Search in ST. Louis.
Mrs. Deloe was alarmed and had her
brOthers-in-law hasten TO Police Head
quarters. where the disappearance Of
the mail carrier was reported. The po-
lice received information to the effect
that Deloe had gone to st. Louis. but a
vigilant search there failed to develop
any clew as to his whereabouts.
On last Wednesday Miss Ida Pratt.
twenty-five years old. dressed herself in
black skirt, white waist. and white
sailor hat and left her home Since then
no one OF her friends or relatives has
seen or heard Of her and it is feared
that she has met with some accident or
misbap. There was no reason for her
sudden departure Relatives saw she
may have taken leave Of her home while
suffering from mental alteration, but
DO not believe she would have wandered
far from home. 1t was thought that she
might have gone to the home Of friends
or relatives, but when they were COM
municated with It turned out that they
had not seen the missing woman She
was about five feet six inches tsl and a
brunette.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
COTTON STRONGER
ON BULLISH CABLES

NEW YORK, July I2-In1uenced by
bullish cables from the market at
Liverpool the cotton market opened
stronger. The cables from the English
market denoted that spot operators who
frequently act for Philadelphia spot in
terests were actively supporting prices
in Liverpool A good inquiry for spot
cotton also was reported in Liverpool
The features of early market here in
cluded good buying Of new crop op-
tions by room traders. based on too
much rain in the territories and Arlran-
sas which was suggestive OF an IN
favorable weekly crop summary at noon
today. One prominent local operator
bid $50 for 5000 October soon after the
can ana another was a heavy buyer
OF January around 9.58, presumably for
southern account PHILADELPHIA in
terests took old crop deliveries.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12

The figures of the Government month
~ crop report when they became public
an hour after the stock exchange ses-
sion closed. made the suspicion that had
been entertained that they would be of
disappointing character seem very silly.
The condition Of winter wheat gained
point during the month of June and
seands now az 18.T, almost iaentically
me same as on July / last year. The
condition Of spring wheat also gained
signify last month and its statistical
average OF 1871. at present, COMPARES
Win one OF 80 al this time fast year
ne HBures are for an indicated winter
ana spring wheat crop OF 664, 900, 900 bush
els against nnal harvest Of C38. eQ0 90
PusneIS IN 1903. More interest attached.
however 10 the estimate OF the condition
ana acreage OF corn than to any other
part OF the Government report aud
here magnificent showing was made
The acres planted 10 corn were esti-
mated at Sl,g30OJ0. or nearly 100000
acres more than last years total. and
with q condition of corn al SG.4 five
points above the July average OF 1909.
II suggests q corn crop of 2.537. OOJ 90
bushels, or the largest crop on record
oats II IS, of course urged against this
exceedingly gratifying exhibit that the
weather since the first of the month
When Government observations Were
taken. mas been unfaVOrable for the
crops but ii has. in fact been only un-
favorable for winter wheat and this
only IN certain localities. and can hardly
DC such as 90 seriously change the gem
eral estimate given.
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF STOCK MARKETS
WASHINGTON.

Trading was fairly active on the To-
cal exchange today and pretty well dis
tributed- In the bonds. Washington Gas
certificates made a new high record. I2C
being paid for $1,000 The Washington
Street Railway fours were only traded
in 10 the extent Of $1,000 sold at 7Sss
After that the asking price was arot.nd
80. at which figure it closed.
The movement in bank stocks contfn-
ues 20 excite interest. Farmers and Me-
chanics sold at 80 for twentv-fye
shares, which was s. above yesterday
BID, and closed at 309 bid with none CT
Tered. Ten shares of Second National
Bank sold at las its recent bid price.
and Traders National Bank brought
$50 Tor ten shares. the closing prices be-
Ing $50 bid, and l53 asked In the light
or recent events and probable future
happenings, these deals are thought to
have some significance.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
stock was traded in today for the first
time in long while, 81 being paid for
flfty-siX shares
Sixty shares Of Mergenthaler sold at
~, a fraction above yesterdays bid
price
The Washington times., 1904-07-12
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA, Va. July 12-WiIham
hlch. a negro, was a passenger on The
electric train from Washington TO this
CITY yesterday evening. and failing
asleep while IN route, did not get off
when the train reached the city.
The train, after stopping al its usual
points In this city. proceeded on its way
toward Mount Vernon, and was nearing
Broomllaw siding. when Conducor
Travers noticed the sleepIpp nero He
aWoie him and told him he would either
nave 70 pay a new fare or get off the
car. He agreed to get off the car. bur
IN doing 50. Il Is said. cnrsed the troll
tSyI4lail, FRANK PuIlin. The latter closed
IN on him and a fight ensued This
morning IN the police court the par-
ucipants were fined $3.50 each.