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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
WAS SELF-MADE MAN,
Worked His Way From Clerk in Store
to Presidency.

to Presidency.
Grover Cleveland, twenty-second
president of the United States and the
only Democratic occupant of the
White House since the Civil war, was
born in Caldwell. Essex county, N. j.,
March IS, 1887. His father was a
Presbyterian clergyman In his seven
teenth year Grover became clerk
and assistant teacher in the New York
institution fer the blind in New York
city, in which his elder brother, Will
liam, was then teacher. In August,
1855, he secured a place as clerk and
copyist for the law firm of Rogers,
Brown & Rogers, n Buffalo, began to
read Blackstone and in the autumn of
that year was receiving 81 a week for
his work. He was admitted to the bar
in 1859.
Became Successful Lawyer.
He was appointed assistant district
attorney of Erie county in 1863, and
held the Office for three years. In
1865, at the age of twenty-eight, he
was the Democratic candidate for dis
trict attorney, but was defeated by
the Republican candidate, his intimate
friend, Lyman X. Bass. He then be-
came a law partner of Isaac v. Van
derpool and in 1869 became a mem
Der of the firm of Lanning, Cleveland
& Folsom. He continued a successful
practice until 1870, when he was elect
ed sheriff of Erie county.
In the autumn of 1881 he was nomi-
mated Democratic candidate for MAYOR
of Buffalo and was elected by a ma
jority of $3.50, the largest ever given
to candidate in that city, He soon
became known as the veto mayor"
using that prerogative fearless,y in
checking public expenditures that he
deemed unwise, illegal or extravagant.
The reformed methods of administ-at.
ing the city's affairs, instituted by him
while mayor, led to his election in the
following years as governor Of the
state of New York by majority Of
$4,000 votes over his opponent, His
phenomenal success in the euberna-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
TROOP / % CHECK / .R|[BtluON.
Depredatiohs 81 Revoiutlonists Canse
n Great Alarm ID Northern
4. .,s, Mexico. N Nj

FL Paso, Tex, June 80. Fifteen
hundred troops have arrived in Tor
reon to protect that city from the ex-
pected attack by revolutionists, and
the Americans are preparing to send
their families to the states for safety,
according to reports brought here last
night.
It is reported that the revolutionists
have attacked the village Of Matamo-
ras, Coahuila, about fifteen miles from
Torreon, and have occupied that town.
Of1icial advices relative to sending
troops to Torreon say that with the
forces stationed there the town is
now impregnable"
Alarm at chihuahua.
At Chihuahua there is considerable
alarm among the citizens and guards
are continually passing through the
streets. A great many extra police
have been sworn in. Both jails OF Chi
huahua are protected by reinforced
guards, and troops are stationed on
the roofs of public buildings.
Two hundred men Of the Eighteenth
battalion. Mexican infantry, arrived
last night in Juarez and will be dis
tributed in the vicinity of that town.
These reinforcements make an aggre-
gate of 500 soldiers stationed in Ju-
arez
Railroads Suffer Heavily.
Information brought here last night
by passengers on the incoming Next
can Central train is that all bridges
and approaches to Torreon on every
road except the Mexican Central have
been burned. The International line
out of Torreon, on which is located
the town of Matamoras, reported to be
in the hands of revolutionists, has suf-
fered heavily, and the Coahuila & Pa
citic railway is entirely tied up as the
result Of depredations committed by
revolutionists.
Ihere is a general movement of
troops from Mexico City to the north.
according to news received here, and
reinforcements are being rushed to
Jfminez, which is said to be still in
the hands of revolutionists.
Rebels Flee to Mountains.
Del Rio. June 30.-The situation in
Las Vacas has materially improved
and the military forces are in COM
plete control of the town. The revo-
lutionary forces have fed toward the
mountains and are being pursued by
cavalry. Communication was reopen.
ed Sunday. 1t is now positively known
that nine soldiers and twelve revolu-
tionists were killed.
American Officers on Watch.
San Antonio, Tex, June 3O-Oficers
at Fort Sam Houston are kept posted
upon the progress of the so-called rev.
olution in North Mexico, but have re-
ceived no order to make any prepara-
lions to march to the border. The con-
sensus of opinion among them is that
no federal troops will be needed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Taft Has Good Rest.

Washington, June 80. - Secretary
w. H. Taft passed the second Sunday
after his nomination for the presiden.
cy quietly at his K street home. He
was much refreshed after comforta.
BILE and restful nights sleep, practical
ly the first he has had since his nomf.
nation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
NEWS OF WEEK SUMMARIZED
Digest of the News Worth Telling Con.
densed for the Busy
Reader.
Washington.

Postmaster General Meyer has sign
ed an order creating an accounting
section of the department.
President Roosevelt has appointed
John c. OLaushlin of Washington as
secretary to the American commits
sion to the Japanese exposition at To.
kio in 1912. The salary will be $4,000
a year.
A white web belt, with plate, has
been adopted by the war department
for the use Of enlisted men on duty
at the general recruiting stations.
The white belt will be worn With
white uniforms.
Capt Alfred Reynolds has been or
dered to ho'd himself in readiness to
command the new cruiser Montana.
which has been under construction at
Newport News. Capt. Reynolds was
formerly in command of the training
ship Franklin at Norfolk.
Looking to the safety of life and
property, now that the excursion sea-
son is at hand Secretary Straus has
sent a letter to the supervising in
spector general OF the steamboat in
spection service sounding a note of
warning as to the rigid enforcement
of the regulations.
Col. H. M. Lord, chief paymaster Of
the army department of the Missouri,
whose headquarters are at Omaha,
has been called to Washington by Or
der of the secretary of war to advise
with the house committee on ways
and means relative to the revision of
the tariff. Col Lord was chief clerk
of the committee that revised the
tariff during the Spanish-American
war period and is an expert on tariff.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Burns Self to Death.

Norfolk, Va, June 80. - Camelia
Sansone, the wife of Mirino Sansone.
an Italian fruit dealer, committed sui
eide here late yesterday by pouring
gasoline over herself and igniting her
clothing. She had been in poor
health.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Fire Destroys Jail.

Titusville, Fla, June 3O.-The Bre-
ward county Jail, together with the
sheriff's home, was completely detroy-
ed by fire here last night. The pris-
oners. mostly negroes, were rescued
after a hard fight and are being held
under guard in the city.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Root AGAIN at Muldoon,..

New York, June Secretary of
State Elihu Root is at William Null
doon's health institution at Khite
Plains again for course of medicine,
ball throwing, hard walking and rid
ing, cold shower baths and plain cook.
ing.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
For NesIectina eI.ekli.t.

1. Cumberland, Wis, June 30.-Peter
Granlien, a bartender for Charles ST.
mons, was fined $50 and costs Satur-
day for selling liquor to prohibited
person now on the blacklist. In de-
fault Of payment Of the fine Granlien
was sent to the county Jail for thirty
days.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Killed bv q Train.

Weston, w. Va, June 80. - M. L.
Hall. superintendent Of the Hope Nat
ural Gas company for the Kanawha
district, was killed at Machpelah juno
ton, near here, yesterday by being
struck by a passenger train. NJ
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Street Duel Fatal. to Two.

Goldfield. New. June 81. - Mayo
Taylor, a mine superintendent, and e.
~: Priest, an ex-constable, died yes.
terday within three hours ofSeach 9TH
er,.as result OF desperate street
duel with pistols last TUESDAY.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
lowan confesses Foroarv.

IoWan Confesses For0ery. 4
Springfield, Ill, June 30.-Ralph Al
ldrich Of Des Moines was arrested
here charged with forging bank notes
to the amount Of $4,000 on the Farm.
ers' Bank OF Huxley. lows, while cash.
Ter. He confessed. a 4: 4 III ].
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Falls and Breaks Leo.

Benson. Mimi, June 80. - Joseph
Franklin, from Oklahoma, fell and
broke his right leg just below the hip.
joint while trying to board a freight
train here. He and three others were
beating their way west on freight.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
sherman contlnu.l,.,l Is ~,

I'8 Sherman Continues to Gain. IN
Cleveland, Ohio, June 80. Congress-
man James 8. Sherman continues to
gain in strength. He slept much yes
iterday. His condition remains. normal
and there has been no change made
4 ID the plans Tor him to leave the hos.
pltal not later than next Wednesday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Ell :. IN
Student 10 4 ID

Lincoln, Neb., June 2e. - Fred H.
Aatteson, student Of the Ames
lowa) agricultural college, was
drowned n Salt creek, near Lincoln.
last evening. sI, .E
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
PRINCE UP IN AIR is HOURS.
George Of Bavaria Makes Ascension in
Balloon.

Balloon.
Augsburg, Bavaria June 3O.-Prince
George of Bavaria made an ascension
Saturday night in the spherical bal
loon Augusta II. He remained in the
air fifteen hours and landed near I'M
menstadt, a distance Of about sixty
five miles as the crow flies from Augs.
burg. Prince George is said to be the
first royal aeronaut to make an as
cension.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03
Diamond FIeId pleeoveren-

Diamond Field Diseovered.
Berlin, June 27.-A dispatch receiv.
ed from Windheek. Damara Land.
German Southwest Africa, says that
q diamond field, the extent Of which
- nearly ten square miles. has been
discovered at Luderitz bay.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-03

Postmaster General Meyer has sign.
ed an order creating an accounting
section of the department
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23

The Billings County Orchestral
We furnish first class dance music at any
time at reasonable rates by notifying me on
time Give US trial.
NJ. A. Finnenlan. Burkey. n: D.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
DR.. MELVIN LOCATES IN TERRY

DIR. W. H. Melvin is making prepar-
ations to move to Terry. Mont. a prom
ising new town, and junction for the N. P.
and Milwaukee railroads. The town is
now about the size of Beach and has
neither drug store nor physician hence the
Doctor expects to have much larger field
there than here and intends putting in "A
drug store.
q Mr.. Mely;a has been practicing in Beach
for over two years with the best of success,
has been. both county and railroad physi-
clan and enjoyed big practice. He and
his wife have made many friends who will
regret to lose them from their midst: how
ever they will all be pleased to know that
Mr.. aud Mrs. Melvin have something bet
ter in view and SO near here that we can
expect visit from them occasionally.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
The Leap Year Bali A Success

The Leap Year dance given by the
Yeoman last Friday evening proved to be
the greatest social event Of the season.
The weather was ali that could be desired
and about forty couple were present.
Among the visitors were Messrs. and
Mesdames A. l.. Martin. Harve Robinson,
and ]. S. Snyder; Messrs. Sam Rouse. W.
J. aud Ed Gilbert. A. ]. Adams and C.. A.
Hiland; Misses Media Rouse, Mabel Gilbert
Anna Davidson. Rose LaSota. Mary Mag
nes and Maud Gilbert; all of Sentinel Butte
At midnight delicious turkey suppe,
was served at the Minneapolis restaurant
after which the gentl emen were still KEEP
busy until the final strains of Home Swee
Home at 3:3o'a. m. closed the evening:
festivities
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
Announcement

hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Judge of the Distric,
Court of the Tenth Judicial District of the
State of North Dakota. subject to the will
of the republican voters of said Judicial
District as the same shall be expressed in
the Primary Election to be held on the
cath day of June. 1905. am now hold.
ing. the Office of States Attorney for Nor.
ton county. and have been engaged in
the practice of law at Mandan. n D. since
January 1SS4.-B. w. Shaw.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23

The Congregational Ladies Aid of Rocky
Butte will meet with Mrs. Carrie Haugen
next Thursday afternoon
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23

Wv IL u 2A>
goods are being displayed in
every department of our
store and countless number
of buyers visit us daily. We
have gained this large trade
by carrying good merchan-
disc consistant with reason
able prices. Let us fit with
a pair of our
SHAROOD SHOES
A shoe that will please you
in fit. quality and price. Our
stock is complete for men,
women and children. We aim
to carry a complete line of
Ladies' and Gents furnish
ings and solicite your trade
with honest values consistant
with reasonable prices.
IN OUR GROCERY
department is always found
a fresh and up-to-date stock
of groceries. flour, fruit, etc.
Our coffees and tea cant be
beat. Try It's with your
next order.
Russ & Sunders.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
A Pretty
Wedding.
Popular young people Welded
this week.
Only near Relatives and FRIENDS present
Will make their Hnma af ReSrh N n


4 very pretty marriage was solemnized
Tuesday evening when Albert Il. 'rhomp-
son and Miss Victoria Thompson were
| united in wedlock, Rev. Gulbrardson per-
forming the ceremony in the presence of
only near friends and relatives at the
home of the brides mother.
Promptly at eight o'clock Miss Bessie
Gulbrandson struck up the wedding march
and the bridal party entered the parlor
where they we're married under an arch of
smilax. The bride was prettily attired in
a gown of cream crepe de chine and wore
bridal roses.
Miss Matte Thompson. sister of the
bride. attended as bridesmaid. She was
dressed in white silk null and wore pink
carnations Irwin knutson acted as grooms-
man.
Immediately after the ceremony an elab-
crate supper was served. The tables were
prettily decorated with smilax and pink
carnations.
The contracting parties are we'll known
and popular young people. The bride was
formerly saleslady in Halyersou Hanson
Cos store and is highly esteemed young
lady. The groom is now manager of his
fathers lumber yard at Beach. n. Dak..
where he has wide acquaintance and is
admired for his good qualities. Press.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
Walks Five Miles to School,

Walks Five Miles to School.
While the ordinary hoy is spending
nis out-of-school ::olrs playing, Will
lam Harris, nine e-year-old lad who
lives on Whisky road, half mile out
of Merchantsville, Pa, spends three
hours every day walking to and from
school. The Harris family are Cath.
olics. and as there is no parochial
school i'll Merchantville the bow
trudges to Camden. 1t is five miles
each way. and the boy walks the ten
miles in three hours.
There is not enough money allowed
William to pa; his car fare and keen
some for himself so he would rather
walk and save 50 cents a week. The
lad has made many friends along the
route Of his daily journey, who urge
him along with CHEEKY greetings.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
Winter Absence.

Senator Hansbrough has introduced two
bills which. if allowed to become laws.
will make it easy for homesteaders.
The first one relative to leave of absence
during the four winter months is substan-
tially as follows: NO homestead entry
shall he Cancelled and no final proof be
rejected because of any failure OF the
entryman named therein to hereafter act
ually reside upon the lands covered by his
entry during the months of December. jan
uary, February and March. or any portion
of such months. Provided that nothing in
this Act shall be construed as to relieve
homestead entrymen of the duty of resi-
dence during the months not herein named.
and the period of absence provided for in
this Act shall be computed to apply upon
the period of residence retired under
existing law
The second bill provides that Any per-
son who has heretofore made. or may here
after make, entry under the homestead
laws but who. thru no fault of his own
was unable to perfect the entry. and who
shall show to the satisfaction of the Com
missioner of the General Land Office that
he had made bona fide effort to comply
with the homestead law and that he did
not relinquish his entry or abandon his
claim for consideration, shall be entitled
to the benefit of the homestead laws as tho
such former entry had not been made.
Communion proof shall not be allowed of
anv entry made under this act
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
he Week at
Sentinel Butte

| MIR. Schutieben came in from Rocky
Butte Monday to go to Dickinson.
| Mrs. Michael Heneghan left the Goth
for visi. in ST Paul.
! Medora's choice citizen. MIR. Joe Ferris,
| was in Sentinel Butte Monday.
Miss Almeda Rouse attended a social
function in Beach Friday night.
Miss Eaie Kellogg is visiting Maude Gil
bert this week.
Mabel Gilbert was in from he, school
Saturday and returned Sunday afternoon.
Nellie McGrath has returned from Iowa.
Miss McGrath was formerly employed in
the Butte hotel
nice birthday party was rendered
Lille Brier at the home OF Mrs. Gus Ro-
cell Friday night: number OF the young
ladies friends we're present and a splendid
time was enjoyed by all.
Several of the school children happen
to be sick this week. lagrippe prevailing
A form of the ,easels has also appeared
but is not serious.
The Ladies Aid give their box supper
and social this Friday night in the new
school house. They will endeavor to give
a good evenings entertainment.
Five of Mr.. Kitchens horses were let
out of his pasture by mistake when he was
making holiday visit and he offers good
reward to any one driving them back; brand
dart on lefs shoulder.
The Valley school board in district No
4 met at the home of Tom Oldis TUESDAY
afternoon to make application for money
On Bonds of the State Land Board. The
recent election over bonding carried with
out dissenting vote.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
Eishina Cats Record.

Buster Brown. the fishing and hunt
ing cat ownei by Foss Fairbanks Of
Skowhegan, has closed his season,
says the Bangor News. Last year
Buster brought home eight trout,
many weighing four ounces.
This year. between Oct. ] and Nov.
1G, he brought home nine, one being
IA inches long. weighing three-quar-
ters of pound. The morning of Oct.
Is he broght home fine young part
ridge. The BIRD was dead, but all the
trout were alive. The brook from
which they were caught is fifty rods
away. The nearest woods are $50
rods away.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-01-23
Very pleasant weather.

Very pleasant weather.
Dance at Rocky Butte tom orrow
evening.
Len Stockwell went to Wis
consin Sunday to sell land.
Frank Noll of Burkey was
shopping in Beach Saturday.
County Treasurer j., 5. Snyder
was here Friday and Saturday
collecting taxes.
.Jud Paxton. of Sentinel Butte,
transacted business in Beach Sat
urday.
The CHRONICLE for all the
county news and official proceed
ings of the county board.
Liveryman W. G. Dixon, of
Sentinel Butte was a visitor Fri
day afternoon.
Miss James who has been visit
ing Mrs. F. d. Cooper left for
her home, in Illinois, Tuesday.
ID. ID Waldo and family who
spent several weeks with home
folks in Minneapolis returned the
first of the week.
The two year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Stockwell is
seriously sick with bronchial
pneumonia.
L. f. Waldo, of Wibaux, and
Peter Moe, of Minneapolis. visit
ed f. NJ. Tullar and family last
Monday.
l.. l.. Roberts went to Black
River Falls, Wis. Sunday to tram
sact business and visit friends for
a week.
Col. Little still continues to re-
ceive iattering press notices from
the papers over the state relative
to his candidacy for the U. S.
senate.
f. Lloyd relinquisl,ed his claim
near Burkey in favor of Mrs.
Meigs, of Independence. Wis,
last Friday.
Saturday was an ideal spring
day and farmers came to town
from all points of the county.
Business, especially for the mer-
chants, was Il hummer.
Ed Holven and II. G. Calendar
went to Black River Falls, Wis.,,
Sunday to spend a couple of weeks
attending to business interests
there.
Miss Jennie Larson, who has
been here for the past $ months
with her uncle, departed Tuesday
evening for her home in Minn., in
response to Il letter stating that
mother is seriously ill.
The NJ. w. of A. meet Satur-
day evening. V. Wicka, NJ.
Laughnan and Will McAffee cx-
pect to be initiated into the lodge
and all members are urged to be
present.
We call attention to the an
nouncement of B. W. Shaw as a
candidate for Judge of the Tenth
Judicial District in this issue of
the paper. Mr.. Shaw is at present
States Attorney of Morton county
and has been in acti practice for
"a years in Mandan.
A delinquent subscriber who
had become indebted to u paper
in the northern part Of the state
for nine years. subscription, re-
Gently paid up and stated that he
never permitted any man to give
him more favors than he returned
! and paid nine years in advance.