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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-16
His Hearts Desire
BY SIR WALTER BESANT


had married and who were dead; he in
quired into the position and prospects of
all the farms; he showed the most in
innate acquaintance with everybody and
the greatest interest in the affairs of all
the families. Yet no one could remem-
Der who he was.
A.out $50 o'clock the door was open.
ed again, this time to admit Harry Rab-
jahns, the blacksmith, VINO had been fin
ishing the choir practice. He stepped in
Ia big, strong man, with broad shout
ders and a brown beard. His eyes fell
on the stranger.
"Whyr.' he cried, tits Mr.. David
Leighan come back again, and him in
rags!"
"So it SITS Mr.. David" cried Mrs.
Exon, clapping her hands. "To think
that none Of US knew him at first sight.
And that you should come to my house,
of all the houses in the parish, first, and
me not to know you! and you in this con-
dition! But you'll soon change all that;
and I'll make up the bed for you-and
your uncle and Miss Mary will be down
right glad to see you, Mar. David! To
think of my not knowing Mr.. David"
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-16

Mrs. Nexdore-My daughter had her
first opportunity last night to play the
new piano we bought for her. Did you
hear her?
Mrs. Pepprey-Yes, and we had
company last night; we were de
lighted.
Mrs. Extraordinarily?
Mrs. Pepprey-Yes, we didn't like
our callers at all and were glad they
left early.-Philadelphia Press.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-08-16

Don't he surprised il love that feeds
on beauty should die OF starvation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19
APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE.

That the lash of public opinion is a
telling sting to even those corporate bod.
les (Which have no souls" is clearly
shown by th- fact that these bodies are
finding it necessary to establish ''literary
bureaus" with which to educate the
people, SO as to show that the monoples
and other great corporations have rights
and wrongs Of their own.
Probably every newspaper in the Unit
ed States, even the little local weeklies
have, during the last few months, received
magazines. circular letters, extracts etc
showing the corporate side of the ques.
tons that are being discussed by the
press and the people.
This effort of the corporations to sci
forth their side of such questions is all
right so far as it is true, and doubtless
the most Of it is true, the trouble bting
that it is not all of the truth, but as said
in the begirnlng the most notable thing
about the matter is that these people are
now appealing to the public. There was
a lime not so far away when the attitude
Of the corporations was LARGELY ''the
people be DID,
The significance of this attempt at lit
erary enlightenment of the good in cor
pora:ions is, that the corporations have
at last come to the knowledge of the fact
that their cases will be decided ex.parte
and judgment rendered by default unless
they show up in the court of public opin-
ion. And this is a great step towards
the solution Of the wrongs of the people
and the rights of corporations.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19
TO BUILD A CITY,

A city will not build itself. 1t must be
built by men, and those men generally,
must be the men who live in the city,
says the Devils Lake Free Press. They
must do their building by working to-
gether-co- operation. One man may
build a city if the rest will only help a
little, but no one man is big. enough to
do this when the rest are working
against him. You may have your own
ideas, and your neigh"or has mis-. No
one idea is perfect; no single idea is the
''only thing" There is only one "only
thing. "and that is unity of action.
Whatever plan proposed, unity of action
will make it success.
To illustrate this, in a certain town
there was proposition to get manu-
featuring plant. 1t was estimated it
would take $500 to promote the deal,
and even then there was doubt of land
ing in. One business man in particular
wrs very much of doubter.
A meeting was held to discuss the
matter, and this particular business man
opposed spending the money for that
purpose. They voted against his ideas,
and to assess each one S25 to raise the
fund. When the vote was announced. he
said: Gentleman, you have voted
against my personal ideas in this matter,
but l am with you. Now, as have
rather more property than any one else
that will be benefited if this move is a
success, want you to make my assess
ment $50 instead of S25. My personal
opinion is that this is too much OF an
enterprise for town of this size to ex-
pect, but can't afford to let my personal
ideas stand in the way of united action,
and want every man to 60 out of this
meeting and say to the worldthat the ac-
ton we have taken here today was unan-
imous."
That man had the right idea. He was
willing to waive his personal opinion Tor
unanimous action to help his city.
No matter how hard few citizens
may work to improve the city and build
it up, no matter how large fund they
have to blow IN for promoting new enter
prises, there is nothing that will help as
much as united action.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19
A NOTABLE OCEAN RACE.

The departure this week of fleet of
eleven yachts from New York to Eng
land in an ocean race OF 5000 miles is
notable for many new things IN that line.
First the yachts are all sizes from 80 tons
of about IS feet in length to over 600
tons and 300 feet long. These yachts al
so vary in rig. there are one, two. and
three masters, some are sloops, some
schooners, and one is ship rugged.
In ordinary yacht races, yachts are
classed as to size and rig, and sail and
win in their own classes, but in this case
any kind of rig OF size is admitted.
There is another difference which is that
in ordinary races the yacht with the most
speed is usually the winner, as the yachts
sail so close together that the wind and
other circumstances affect them all nearly
alike, but in this ocean race it will be
quite possible that no yacht sees the other
after the first night outside, until they ar
rive at their destination.
Much depends on the seamanship of
those that man the yachts, much depends
on the courses steered, much on.the luck
Of winds. There will be also the spice
of danger in this race. While most if
not all the contesting vessels are perfect
ly seaworthy for an ordinary trip across
the Atlantic, yet every skipper viii be
tempted IN this.case to carry on sail to the
utmost limit in all kinds Of weather and
the result may be disastrous to some Of
the vessels. There are three nations re-
presented, America, Britain and Ger
many, and the racesis forcnI1s offered BY
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19

The Russian and Jap fleet have con-
trary to expectation been keeping shy OF
each other so far. An explanation of
this apparent delay may be in the dis
patches which have appeared this week
saying that the Japs have just finished
the landing of $4,000 reinforcements in
Manchuria. 1t is quite possible that Ad.
miral Togo has been waiting until these
troops were safely across the waters be-
fore engaging the enemy and risking
possible results. II this is what he was
waiting for, we may expect to hear OF
something doing very soon. as the fleets
are but few hours sail from each other.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19
SILVER OR COLD.

The ny'friends of Justice Young, of
the Supreme court, who live in WalhaIla,
will wish him pleasant and safe journey
to his old home in Iowa, where he is at
tending the silver anniversary OF his par.
ent's uedding day. -Mountaineer.
And our friend Lee with this para
graph, again adds to his established re-
putation of being the most "happy-go-
lucky" writer in the profession. Better
change that SILVER" to "gold" Charley
and it will sound better by sixteen to one
or else Judge Young is more than six
teen years younger than we think he is.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

q. y, Representatives, Thos. f. Marshall.
senators. % Il. g. .Hansbrough,P p. McCumber !
Governor, E. Y. Sarles.
Lieut.. Governor, David Bartlett.
Secretary of State, h. +. Porter.
SlaIs Treasurer, A. Peterson.
Stale Auditor, Il. l.. Holmes.
Attorney General, C. n. Erich,
Railroad Commissioners, Z. 5. Deisem,
Christianson, Z. Stagne. ,r
superintendent OF iuoucAnetructlou'W W.
uommissioner Of insurance, E. e. Coop.
Commissioner o1 Agriculture and Labor,
VIC. Giibreath, ~
Judges Supreme Court, N. y. 1ouhs, ~
+. Morgan. Edward Ehgrud.
sEhArUhe.
First District, udson LuMoure. femplna.
Second District, Albert Garnett ST. ihom-
nsPRxsENr ATlvRs.
First Distrlct,J J. 4. Briden, Walnalla,
i Cheyaller. Bath gate. Il. A. McCrne,
se.vnu District, John Ttumner, Cave
her, q. Ganssle, ST. Thomas, JOS. wal
ters, Gardar.
Jndpe OF the District Court, Seventh Ju.
dicjal Ulstrlct, W. J. kneeshsw. Penn
ClsrE Of District Court. A. l.. Airth.
COUNTY oFFlCEK
states Attorney, NJ. brynlolfson.
Snerltt, Chas. Atklnson.
AuullUr, Swami Ihorwaldson
Treasurer, frank h. Anaezson.
kexlsler Of Ueeur, J +. Glii.
County Judge, Z. g. VICE.
superintendent of schools, F. NJ, sherats
surveyor, +. h. hebert
Joroner, DR.. u. +: Erskine. -
Public Administrator, John Halcrow.
bOWesmOnt.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
First Districl,F. &. Myrlck, Pemo1na.
SECOND District, s. Sigurdson, daroar.
Third District, Fred ). Farruw, Cavalier
Fourth District, }. N. horgan. Neche.
Fifth Dist, A. 4. Cox, Bowesmont.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19

lied out his work in the school lands of
the state is undoubtedly the chief reason
why he has been appointed to the place
Oh the capitol commission, as the funds
for building the new capitol additions
ar derived from similar grant of land
by the general government for that pur-
pose at time Of statehood, and which
nov is very valuable. Mr.. Laxdal's ex-
perience in handling such lands will be
very useful to the board.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19
OLD SETTLES REUNION.


The Grand Forks County Old Set.
tiers association has extended an in.
vtation to the Red River Valley Old
Settlers association to hold its annual
netting and reunion in Grand Forks this
year and it is expected that the invitation
will be duly accepted a,d the reunion
held here during the last week in June.
1t is planned bv the local committee to
entertain the visiting old settlers with a
picnic on the grounds of the Town and
Country club and to leave nothing un.
done to make the occasion memorable
one. President James ]. Hill will be in.
vlted to address the meeting and probab-
ly several other prominent speakers. In
order that it may be in every way sue
cess considerable work by local COM
mittees will be necessary and incidentally
the county association, which will be the
host of the occasion, should have as large
membership as possible. There are
quite good many who are eligible to
membership and the society will be
pleased to welcome when as members.
Any person who settled in the Red
river valley prior to 1881 and who is now
resident of Grand Forks county, is
eligible to membership. The member
ship fee is $3.50, which includes the first
years annual dues of so cents. Wives
and daughters of old settlers are entitled
to honorary membership in the associa-
tiop.-Grand Forks Herald.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19
A COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTION.

The following complimentary and de-
served resolution was unanimously
passed at late meeting of the board OF
University and School Lands.
Whereas, the appointment OF the Hon.
D. J. Laxdal as a member OF the Capitol
Commission of North Dakota has rem
dered it advisable for him to tender his
resignation as commissioner OF this Board
and. whereas, during his incumbency,
which has covered more than five years,
the school and institution funds have
been greatly augmented until this trust
fund approaches $500, ,O00., and, where
as the custody and investment OF this
fund has developed, in large Measure
upon the Commissioner, and, whereas,
it is the belief of this Honorable Board
that this fund has been carefully and
wisely invested, therefore, be it resolved
that this board extends to the Honorable
D. !. Laxdal its thanks and appreciation
for his efforts in behalf of the schools of
North Dakota and the interests OF COM
ing generations, and in the severance of
the pleasant relations which have existed
for the past years, the Board desires to
express its best wishes to him for his
future welfare.
The many friends of Mr.. Laxdal will
be pleased to have this endorsement of
the good and faithful labors of this citi-
zen Of our county. Personally we have
long been convinced that there is no
other office in the state of more import
ance to the present and future welfare Of
the people than that of land commissions
er; and tits probably also true that the
duties Of that office have been more i'm.
portant, more onerous, and required
more good judgment during the term OF
Mr.. Laxdal than they ever will be in the
future. Because, it has been necessary
during his term to evolve organized sys-
tenn in the handling of thousands of
acres and millions of dollars. Mr.. Lax
dal and his assistants have designed and
built the machinery that is now running
so that the great heritage Of the schools
Of this state will be carried on in the fll-
ture without loss or friction.
The success with which Mr.. L.has car
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19

!; The census now being taken by the
county assessors is likely to be lowered
rather than raised from the figures of
1904, because of the emigration to the
northwest territories and the
Pacific coast. On the other hand there
have been considerable numbers come
in from Iowa and other western states,
but on the whole, as the assessors have
little pecuniary incentive to hunt up the
names, the figures are likely to be dis.
appointing.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19
OFFICIAL CITY PAPE7.
-ERaes, ma.oo FER AN%va1
Entered at the postofice at Pembna as secon'
elase mail matter.

The PIONEER EXPRESS ls sent only on the di,
rect order of subscribers, and Is continued until
ordered stopped and all arrearages paid - o, M
per wear Subscribers paying In advance have
the choice of several premium papers In add1-
ton. "
"Sample" or''marked copies" are sent az COM
plimentary cc!y, and while we desire them to be
considered as invitations to subscribe, they will
not be continued except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best advertising
medium in the county, having moregenealr
circula alton than any other paper. Card o I rates
sent on application.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19

emperor William. The shortest time
ever made by sailing vessel across the
Atlantic was by the clipper ship Dread
naught" and was little less than 13
days. Twenty days is quick passage
for sailing ships in good weather and
good winds. Thirty days IS more US
ual time. With good weather, the yachts
should be in ENGLAND in less than three
weeks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-05-19

II III Pure and rich blood carries new life to
HR0lZ/1 every part of the body. You are nvig-
Grated, strengthened, refreshed. That's
what Ayers Sarsaparia will do for YOU Take Ayers
Pills for constipation or biliousness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-13
Chinese Immigration.

Signs are multiplying that Congress next
winter will be asked to make some change
changes in the Chinese exclusion law
The question is agita ed upon two grounds
We are told, first that we need the labor
that would thus come into the country
and second. that unless such action Is
taken our goods will go on the black list
throughout the whole Chinese kingdom
China, 1t is asserted is determined not to
trade with US any longer unless We take
down our bars and admit her people free
into the United States.
There Is nothing new in the matter so
far as labor is concerned. Contractors, and
planters, and people seeking house serv-
ants are willing now, as they always have
been, to fill this country with any and all
sorts of people for their own profit.
Some might not be unwilling to re-
vive the African slave trade. But now.
as at all times, the question is larger
than cheap labor, and not to be de-
cided from the view point of the manufac-
tory, the cotton field. or the kitchen door.
There is Infinitely more in 1t than is dreamt
of in the everyday philosophy. No surer
means for cheapening labor could be
adopted But not only is that not desirable
in America. but we do not want the other
results which would flow from an increas-
ing Chinese immigration.
The talk of a boycott on our goods by
China Is new, and, not unlikely, exagger-
ated for purpose. At any rate 1t will
bear very careful and close examination
anc to that it should be subjected. John
Chinaman, when 1t comes to a trade, Is a
shrewd customer, controlled more by
strictly money considerations than by pride
or resentment. We are trading with him
because we have for sale things that he
needs He buys from us because we offer
him bargains, and as we improve our bar
gains we shall probably increase our busl-
ness.
But, taking the matter at its possible
worst, 1t may still be said that we could
not accept Chinese trade at any such price;
that If we were offered the foreign trade
of the whole of China in consideration of
opening our gates to unrestricted immigra-
ton from that country we could not for a
moment afford to entertain the proposition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-13
HuckSters.

Washington's hucksters object 10 tho
activity of the police in arresting them for
crying their wares and ringing door-beIls
and they propose to organize to fight for
what they consider to be their rights. Pub
lie sympathy on the subject of the huck
sters' privileges is somewhat divided. Maay
householders would be happy to see the
it;nerant vendor eliminated altogether from
the local commercial equation, while others
would sincerely deplore his departure. He
brings the products of the gardens. more or
less fresh to the doors and saves trips to
the market or the grocery. But for every
one that he serves thus he annoys scores
of others who dislike his raucous cry of
"Straw-ba-a-arries. straw-ba- "a aries" and
his later announcement of ''Watermelons."
and his all-season proclamations of other
goods. They do not appreciate his solic-
itude in trying to make sure that his pres
ence Is known. They feel that his enter
prise in ringing the bell, with carefully
chosen samples In hand, Ia an Intrusion
upon their rights.
There IL no doubt whatever Of the right
or :he Commissioners to proclaim against
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-13
Mr.. Cleveland as Trustee.

The letter of Mr.. Cleveland to Thomas F.
Ryan, which appears in print today, is a
deliverance carrying assurance to every
body in interest in the Equitable Life's
fluctuations. He takes his appointment as
trustee seriously, and intends to give thor
ough attention to the duties it imposes He
will not be dummy" in the work of the
company's reorganization and rehabilitatio
but an official on the spot DESTROYS of in
formation and resolved to pass upon VIVA
Information he gathers according to his own
judgment. This is the spirit that should
possess him. and there can be no doubt
that he will do his duty both to himself and
ID others. The task is both enormous and
difficult Not only Is there much to be I'M
done. but the new line to be pursued must
be laid with caution and conservatism In
the business world 1t is far and away the
biggest thing of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-13
Joking in Public.

Accredit to Justice Brewers gallantry the
following passage from his speech before
the students of Vassar College during the
commencement ceremonies:
II will not discuss the question of woman
suffrage in this presence" he said, but the
suffrage Is now enjoyed by both sexes in
several of the states, and who shall say
that within generation 1t shall not be ex-
tended In every state to both men and
women?
Who shall say that before the gray hair
shall cover the heads of the women here to-
night there may not sit In the White House
a woman who will shed lustre upon this
country as Queen Victoria shed luster upon
England?"
Justice Brewer Is gracious speaker who
studies his audiences. He has uttered many
striking commentaries upon modern condi-
tons, occasionally hitting high note that
has been heard far beyond the limits of
his immediate sphere. There is danger.
however. In these pleasantries Intended
solely for local consumption, in these YER
bal bouquets, tossed to the sweet girl grad
uate on her native heath. The memory of
DIR. Osler's unfortunate experience has
surely not faded SO soon. That eminent
physician. on the occasion of a farewell
banquet, or something of that sort, dis
cussed superannuity In scientific terms for
awhile and then. in q moment of lightsome
Indulgence In rhetoric. yielded to the temp
tation to strike OFF an epigyaus. and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-13
Threatening Life, Not Health.

The police department says it cannot act
against the owners of property on whose
premises dangerous ponds are located, and
the assistant corporation counsel indorses
this view by refusing to issue a warrant
for an arrest in such a case The health
officer says that his department has juris-
diction only over conditions that affect the
health of the people. and cannot abate con-
ditions that menace their lives through
possible drowning. The engineer depart
ment does not exactly define it's position.
but disclaims responsibility. while the fire
department will not pump out dangerous
ponds unless specifically ordered to do so
by somebody higher up Here is the
puzzle the Commissioners are trying to
solve: Is pond a menace to life. and is
menace to life threat against the public
health? And the answer will be awaited
with keen interest by community which
believes that 1t Is almost as bad to drown
boy as to give him typhoid fever.