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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18

seventeen feet in the air, the two short
fore limbs, only few feet in length
dangling In marked contrast to the
long and powerful hind limbs.
This mighty reptile was one Of the
ancient inhabitants Of Montana and
fiourished some three or more millions
Of years ago, during the upper cretac-
eous period, near the close Of the age
of reptiles. One Of the remarkable
features Of the beast was that in his
large head, nearly four feet long by
two feet-wide, there were some 1000
teeth, the greatest number possessed
by any animal in the world.
This dental battery was used in
nibbling fruits and tearing up and
munching various water plants and
other soft substances which grew on
the lake and river bottoms, as the
dinosaur was entirely herbivorous. The
simple teeth were closely packed to-
gether, were rod-like and single-rooted,
and were arranged like a mosaic pave
ment. The enamel was only on one
side, on the inside in the lower jaw
and the outside in the upper jaw.
As the teeth were worn away an
other row appeared on the cutting sur
face and took their place. Each jaw
has from forty-five to sixty vertical
and from ten to fourteen horizontal
rows Of teeth.
The mouth, which broadened out in
the shape Of a duck-like bill, was COW
cred with horny sheath like that of
birds or turtles.
There is little story connected with
che finding Of The big trachodon. 1t
escaped the keen, trained eyes Of the
fossil hunters sent out yearly by vari-
Gus colleges and scientific institutions
and was discovered by two cowboys
riding along the Bad Lands Of Mon
tana.
One of these noticed a protruding,
weathered bone coming out of the side
of a cliff and held 1t to be buffalo
bone, while the other took the view
that 1t was probably fragment Of a
worthless fossil animal. In order to
prove his theory he dismounted and
proceeded to kick Off the tops Of pre-
cious ribs exposed above ground.
These being brittle Immediately fell
in broken pieces, thus conclusively
proving to the dissenting cowboy that
they were fossils and not the bones
Of a modern buffalo.
Soon afterward another ranchman,
bit more wise, heard OF the find,
realized the possible value OF the
buried bones, having been around the
camps Of the fossil explorers, and
traded a six-shooter with the first
cowboy discoverer for his interest in
the bone claim. The new owner sold
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18

his right for small sum to Barnum
Brown, one Of the field explorers Of
the Museum OF Natural History's pale
ontobgical departments who uncover
ed the petrified remains. Of one Of the
most complete fossil specimens Of mod
ern times.
Il The quarry in which the skeleton
had been buried some three millions
of years Is situated 100 miles north
west OF Miles City, 6on Crooked Creek.
Central Montana, perhaps the most I'M
accessible spot In America.
The country for miles around was In
remote times the bed Of great lake
|or inland sea, and the bodies or these
aquatic trachodons when they died be-
came Embedded IN the mire of the lake
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
THE TRACHoDon.


a Gigantic HerbivOrOus Monster Of
the PrehistOric Are.
Prof. Henry F. Osborn. curator OF
vertebrate paleontology at the Ameri-
lean Museum OF. Natural History IN
New York, has recently put on exni-
milton two specimens Of the trachodon
or duck bill dinosaur, a gigantic her
bivorous creature which roamed west
ern American in primeval times. One
specimen is shown in a rearing atti-
tude, which was probably 9 custom
airy pose Of the trachodon In life, while
the other alongside Is feeding
An idea Of the size and appearance
Of the trachodon may be had from the
accompanying picture.
The trachodon which is shown stand
ing towers up kangaroo fashion some
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
H1s TERRIBLE EYES.

Senator Cass Could Almost Para1yzo
a Man with . Look.
Giant heads, bodies and brains were
Webster and Cass. All the strength OF
New Hampshire granite was concen-
trated In those two sons. To look upon
them made the ordinary man feel
small. Wonderful eyes they possessed,
and men have been known to shiver
with dread when one or the other al
lowed his glance to fall upon them.
Cass could look through a stranger In
a way to make his brain burn and his
knees knock together. One searching
stare seemed to destroy all mentality
and fill the victim with paralytic emo.
lions.
No man dared take liberties with
Cass. In 1916 the proprietor Of the
National hotel in Washington was a
man who SO closely resembled the
great senator from Michigan that he
was often mistaken for him. An old
friend, returning from journey, en-
tered the lobby, and, seeing him lean
ing against the desk. slipped UP be-
hind and hit him a terrific whack on
the shoulder, saying cheerily and ST.
simultaneously Hello, old man! Here
am back again. How are your"
Senator Cass Strengthening up his six
feet three and, turning upon the assail-
ant his terrific, bloodshot eyes, almost
annihilated him with a look. Not a
word was spoken. That look was am
pie. The stranger was 50 ratified"
that he could not even apologize. but
skunk dejectedly out Of the hotel.
Later in the day when congress was
supposed to be in session the stranger
returned to the hotel to shake hands
with the proprietor and tell him all
about the Cass incident. Walking
bravely up, he laid his hand down on
his friends shoulder and. without wait
ing for greeting, surprised him with !:
"See here, old fellow, you got me in
deuce of scrape this morning.
Why, you know, took old Cass for
you, slapped him on the back, nearly
taking off shoulder, and the old fool
looked at me as If he wanted to COM
NIT murder. The darned old lunatic,
why doesn't he stay out of here? He
Knows" Again the great senator
from Michigan Strengthened up his six
feet three. again he turned his blood
shot eyes, again he looked and again
the victim fed. Two mistakes of that
kind in one day!
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
The Quality Of Mercy.

The notorious mountain moonshiner,
Familiarity known as Wild Bill. was
tried before federal court In Georgia
and was adjudged guilty. Before pro-
nouncing sentence the judge lectured
the prisoner on his long criminal rec
ord and at last Informed him that the
court entertained no feeling OF anger
toward him. but felt only unmlxed pity,
sentenced him to spend six years In
the federal prison at Atlanta.
Bill stolidly shifted the quid OF to-
bacco In his mouth and turned to leave
the courtroom with the marshal Once
outside the only thing he said was this
well. suah am glad he want mad
at me! -
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g
A well-dressed man entered for
lists shop In certain city recently.
threw down dollar and said he
wanted some flowers to take home. He
was quite unsteady, evidently taper
ing on a spree, and the flowers were
apparently intended as domestic
peace offering. The florist picked out
q collection Of hyacinths, and the
caller started to leave, but at the door
hesitated Il say" he said. thickly,
what's these flowers calledY' "Hya-
cinths,n said the florist. The customer
shook his head, and, as he walked
back to the counter, said: "Gotter
have something easier. Gimme dozen
roSes,n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
INTELLIGENCE OF FANNY"

The town of Matidi, on the Congo riv>
er, Is described by Richard Harding
Davis, in 'The Congo and Coasts Of
Africa" as mot so large as Gibraltar,
or SO high as the Flatiron Building In
New York, but little more steep than
either" In connection with this place
he tells the story Of a lost dog.
Other table-lands may be higher, but
this one is nearest the sun. You cross
1t YEARLY, In short rushes, with your
heart in your throat, and seeking shade,
as a man crossing the zone Of IRE seeks
cover from the bullets. When you reach
the cool, dirty custom-house, with walls
two feet thick, you congratulate your
self on your escape; you look back into
the blaze Of the flaming plaza and won
der If you have the courage to return.
On board the steamer was a young
missionary to whom some unobserving
friend had given fox-terrier. He had
never owned a dog, and did not know
what to do with this one.
Her name was Fanny" and only by
the efforts Of all on board did she reach
the Congo alive. There was no one,
from the butcher to the captain, includ-
ing the passengers, who had not shield
ed Fanny from the cold, and later from
the sun; fed her, bathed her, forced
medicine down her throat and raced her
up and down the spar-deck. Conse-
quently we all knew Fanny, and 1t was
a great shock when from the custom
house I saw her running around the
blazing parade ground, her eyes filed
with fear, and 'lOst dog" written all
over her, from her dropping tongue to
her dropping tail.
Captain Burton and I called Fanny,
and were forced to plunge to her rescue
in the valley of heat. In Matidi no one
had ever crossed the parade ground ex-
cent at funeral march, and the spec
tacle Of two large white men playing
tag with a small fox terrier attracted
an immense crowd. Finally Fanny ran
into the legs Of German trader, who
6A0ODCu ACA ~ tAC 0CCA dAu uclu ucT
up to us.
"You want him? Hey?" he shouted.
AYE. man." gasped Burton, row
quite purple. did you think we were
trying to amuse the dog?"
made leash Of my belt, and the
captain returned to the ship, dragging
his prisoner after him. An hour later
l met the missionary leading Fanny by
a rope.
II must tell you about Fanny ~ he
cried. after took her to the mission
forgot to tie her UP, and she ran
away. But would yon believe 1t, she
found her way straight back to the
ship. Was 1t not intelligent OF her9'
I was too far gone with apop'cxy,
heat prostration and sunstroke to make
any answer, at least, one that could
make to missionary.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
A Tribe Damp.

Golfer--An' what like day had 70
here yesterday, Macpherson?
Macpherson Oh, an awful day It
was just pourin'.
Golfer Weel, weel, am IN the toon
we just had local shower.
Macpherson Aw, weel, can assure
you It wasn't Local here whatever.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18

A LeaD-Year Catch.
He-You have beautiful collection
OF pressed flowers
She Yes; but still need one vari-
ETY. to complete the collection.
I He You have but to name It and
I'll move heaven and earth to obtain
it for you. 4
She Orange blossoms.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18

Miss Goodley-Miss Hussie goes IN
f"r everything. She's constantly doing
something.
Misc Knox-Yes, but the one thing
she Is doing most steadily she won't
adTit.
Miss Goodley-What's that?
Miss Knox-Growing older. - The
Catholic Standard and Times.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
Her Mi.sion.

ETHEL has gone over to the churc
to pray
ITO pray! What for7'
For her husband, Of course
"Why. she hasn't any r
II know 1t Smart SET.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
Art and Tears.

II suppose you sometimes shed real
tears at the theater r said the adj
mirer.
II am tempted to-" answered Mr..
Stormlngton Barnes when / look over
the box Office statement. !" Washington
Star.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
when the Maid Proposed.

The leap-year girl had just proposed.
'rhis iser-so sudden stammered
the young man IN the case II am
dreadfully er embarrassed, and"
Embarrassed" exclaimed the fair
maid. Then take 1t all back. !
thought you had coolies Of MONEY!
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-07-18
STRONG AND STEADY
BY noRATlo aLeER. JR.

his rough features. There was something
in his appearance that inspired distrust,
and our hero wished the night were past,
and he were again on his way.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-07

= Hattiesburg Is thriving city OF ap-
proximately $4,000 population. It's
growth is ono of the narvels OF the
fast expanding South. due to natural
resources such as are possessed by no
other town or city in Mississippi.
Hattiesburg is the center OF the vel
low pine belt of South Mississippi. the
greatest timber belt in the world.
-Four great systems Of railroad radiat-
ing in seven directions, with numerous
baranch lines, make Hattiesburg the
wholesale and retail distributing point
of all this vast country for a distance
of more than fifty miles In all direc-
lions.
Hattiesburg has numerous manufact
uring plants and wholesale and job
bling houses representing practically
all lines, and the merchants OF the
smaller towns within a radius Of fifty
miles can buy cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in the larger cities, deducting the
difference in freight rates.
The retail trade Of Hattiesburg Is
second to that of no city in the State.
Stores are large and stocks are com.
plete. Prices are always reasonable.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-07
RELIGIOUS WORKERS OF ALL
DENOMINATIONS PARTICIPATE
MANY Receptions Are Planned for the
pelesates-The Governor Of vir-
sinla viii Entertain in Their
Honor.

Richmond, Va, May 6.-Men and
women who are interested in the bet
terment of the conditions of the poor
and the reformation Of the criminals
have come from all over the country /
to Join in the deliberations of the /
Nationl Conference of Charities and |
Corrections, which opened It's thirty
fifth session in Richmond today. The
reception of visitors and the transac- |
ton of preliminary business, together
with sectional meetings of those in
terested in different phases OF char
liable and reform work. marked the
opening day. The first general ses-
sion will be held this evening. The
State Capitol has been turned over to
the delegates by Governor Swanson
and all the sectional meetings will be
he'd in that magnificent edifice.
Three allied charitable organiza-
tons, the Catholitic Society of St. Vim
cent de Paul, the National Conference
of Jewish Charities and the Confer
ence on Truant and Backward Chill
dren, have been meeting here during
the week; and held their final sessions
today. Most of the delegates to these
conventions will participate in the
national conference.
The following are some of the sub
jects to be discussed: State Super
vision; The Insane and Epleptic;
Criminals-Their Punishment and
Reformation; Public Health; Statis-
tics; Detectives; Needy Families
Their Homes and Neighborhoods;
Children; The Educational Aspect of
ALI Work For Children; Juvenile
Court and Probation; Institutions
: How Do They Prepare Future Citi-
zens and Parents Family Homes
Are They Preparatory Schools Also?
The Larger Use Of the Public Schools,
Among the entertainments planned
Tor the delegates are reception by
Governor and Mrs. Swanson on FRI
day, an excursion on the James River
on Monday and, following the close
of the conference, reception to the
delegates at the White House by
President Roosevelt. This event will
take place at noon, Thursday, May
IA. A special excursion train will
carry the delegates from Richmond
to Washington.
. Following are the officers of the
thirty-fifth conference: President,
Thomas M. Mulry. New York; first
vice-president. Oscar X, Gushing. San
Francisco; second wice-president,
Jacob H. Hollander, Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore; third vice
president, Franklin H. Nibrecker
Glen Mills, Pa, treasurer, Edward
Boyle, Chicago; general secretary
Alexander Johnson. Indianapolis; as
sistant secretaries, w. H. McClain
st. Louis; s. p Morris, Omaha; A. P
kellogg, New York; e. T. Lies, Mime
apolis; N. G. Grasty, Baltimore; H. 5
Braucher. Portland, Me-; H. X. Esta
brook, Philadelphia.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-07
NOTICE TO STORM SUFFERS.

The relief committee is now pre-
pared to furnish tents, food, clothing
and medical aid to all storm stricken
citizens. Applications to be made to
either
F.F. PHILLIPS, Chairman
R. L. BENNETT. Secretary
". M. SCANLAN, Treasurer.
B II. s. JACKSON.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-07
ocoood Words For chamberIain's
Cough Remedy.


Cough Remedy.
People everywhere take pleasure in
testifying to the good qualities OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. MIS-
Edward Phillips of Barclay Nd
writes: II wish to tell you that can
recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. My little girl, Catherine,
who is two years old, has been taking
this remedy whenever she has had q
cold since she was two months old
About a month ago | contracted .
dreadful cold myself, but took Cham
pertains Cough Remedy and was soof
as well as ever" This remedy Is To-
sale by Hays & Fields and yellow
Pine Pharmacy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18
b. 81 II. officsr..

The Degree OF Honor elected th,
following officers for the succeeding
ye ar.-P.C.H., Mrs switzer; CHI, Mn
kneeshaw; LII, Mrs. Heneman; &C.,
Mrs. Burley; Fin. and Recv., Mrs. Aylen;
u. Mrs. Patterson; Nv, Mrs. Arnison;
O.W., Mrs. Ardiee; Rep. to G.L,, Mrs
Switzer. Joint installation of officers
with the A.O.U.W. on January 18th.
1t isn't "merry" but s'busy'' Christ
mas with the mail clerks and express
people these days. You can help them
lot by just tying up your packages
strong-strong paper and plenty of it
and plenty ofstring. Make the addresses
large and clear. Put plenty Of strong
paste board along with photos and such
goods. If you have little package
about as big as spool-don't send it
that way. There's SO much big stuff
that it is likely to get lost. Put it in a
larger box and stuff paper about it. It
will only cost cent or two more. Don't
wait until the last minute before you
send. If you want to be sure that the
receiver gets it Christmas better send
little sooner-than have it too late. If
you knew how much trouble careless
people make for the mail and express
folks-you would not be cross with them
IT they don't get here or there just on
Christmas day.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18
County News
} OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Hamilton home talent are to present
play named Lone Tree Nine"
A valuable horse belonging to Egbert
Brooks, of st. Thomas, was badly injured
last week.
Robt. Ritchie of st. Thomas narrowly
escaped suffocation by coal gas last
week.
Octave Tetrault. of Walhalla, has pur
chased the city meat market from VIM.
Epton, and will continue the business.
j. +. Mayer, of Walhalla, is under a
course of treatment for rhumatism in q
suburb of Detroit, Mich.
McQuarrie & Hellfach have purchased
the drugs and other stock of W. ].
Camden of Walhalla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis H. Matthews Of
Bathgate celebrated their golden we'd
ding at their home last week.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Kalis of Fremont township, died last
week at the age of one year.
Ferman A. Wilson, a former editor of
the Independent, was married last week
at Winnebago, MIMI, to Miss Mime
Hesselgraw of that city.
Mrs. Geo. McCurdy of Tyner and
family, and Mrs. J.K. Fairchild of Cava-
lier, left last week to spend the winter
iu California.
Michael Ault of Cavalier and Miss
Marie Miller of Saskatoon, Sask., were
recently married and have gone to
housekeeping in Cavalier.
Mrs. Hulda Ward, aged 70 years, died
in Cavalier last week. The deceased
leaves three daughters, one of whom is
Mrs. D. w. Young of Cavalier.
Rev. H. B. Thorgrimson, pastor of the
Icelandic church of the western part OF
Pembina county, has resigned his pastor
ate to take effect next summer.
Mrs. Herman Campbell, of Cavalier,
who has been in delicate health for some
time, left for California to spend the
winter.
Miss Violet Langton and Mr.. James
Glllies of Neche were united in marriage
by Rev. Campbell of Pembina last week.
They will reside on Mr.. Glllies farm
eight miles east of Neche.
Ken Wylie, grand keeper of records
and seals, X. Of p, was visitor in Wal.
halla last week. He is at present re.
sident of Kenmare, but expects to spend
the winter in California.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18
Emil Aetelman u Walhalla Z ssrious

Emil Metelman y walhalls y ssrions'
lyill. ss..5 1.f
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Hyde, formerly Of
Beaulieu, left Asquith, Sask. for England
by the 8. s. Empress Of ireland. They
intend going to Stratford. Avon to
visit relatives.
At the home Of the brides uncle
William F. Enger Of Mona, occurred the
wedding of Mr.. Lawrence Nelson Of
st. Thomas and Miss Cara Dickson Of
Hoople.
Mrs. Wallace Rose died at her home
near Daniels, Cavalier county, last week
at the age of Al years. She and her
husband were former residents of Wal
halla.
Announcement has been made of the
approaching marriage of Norman Travis
formerly of st. Thomas, and Miss Hattie
Meyer of Wancoma. Ia, to take place
December 22nd at the BRIDES home.
William D. French, aged 30 years, died
at his home in Clyde from typhoid fever.
Deceased was the second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. French of Cavalier. He was
born in Cavalier and spent the greater
part of his life there. In 1858 he
married Miss Lerise Truemner Of Cava-
lier and later moved to Clyde, N. D.,
where he was engaged in grain buying.
Besides wife, little son and daughter,
he leaves two sisters, Mrs. D. E
Sch weitzer, and Mrs. E. F. Koehler of
Clyde, and brother, DR.. John French
OF Rice Lake, Wis.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18
The Southern Alberta wheat
crop for 1908, averages better
than IS bushels per acre.

80 to As pounds Of seed to
the acre. First class quality of
coal costs from $500 to 1925
pei ton. | own and control. Is
600 acres, near Lethbridge. 8,
600 acres sold on last trip.
Land can be inspected until
Christmas time. Write for
terms and location:-W. M.
Prince, Box 100, Grafton, ND.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18
Subscription Rates and Terms.

The PIONEER EXPRESS Is sent only on
the direct order of subscribers. and is
continued until ordered stopped and all
arrearaGes paid.
The rate of subscription is alike to all,
&OO per year. Subscribers paying in ad.
vance have the choice of several premium
papers in addition.
Sample" or marked copies" are sent
as complimentary only. and while we de-
sire them to be considered as invitations
TO subscribe, they will not be continued
except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best adj
vestising medium in the county. having
more general circulation than any
other PAPER. Card of rates sent on ap-
plication.
Entered at the pos+ofice at Pembina as
second class mail matter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18

nenclng January 9th, 1909.
Geo. j. Smith St. Thomas
A. P. Purdy toilette
Timothy German st. Joseph
Thos. J. Reilly Crystal
Albert Weeks Advance
j. F. Crosby Cavalier
Il. f. Bjornson ThinpvaUa
w. b. Baldwin st. Thomas
Thos. McInnis Walhalla
George Lynn st. Joseph
G. S. Ganssle st. Thomas
H. H. Lampman Neche
G. w. Campbell Walhalla
W.J. Irwin Lincoln
Joseph Campbell Walhalla
Vincent A. Riley Crystal
John McLarty st. Joseph
John Schroeder Park
A. French Cavalier
Robert Buck Lincoln
Napoleon Tallion Neche
Joseph Morrison Drayton
r. j. Baulig Beaulieu
Paul Williams LaMoure
Richard Staples Cavalier
geo. W. Healey Drayton
Ian Martin Crystal
David Stearns Crystal
Steingrimur Isfeld Gardar
James Greenwood Crystal
Geo. b. Brown Drayton
Albert Tisdale Midland
>. u. Il. Cooley Drayton
VIM. Symington Sr. Neche
Geo. Ray st. Thomas
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18

We sell guns and traps,oheap, and buy
hides, furs, pelts, etc.--Narthwestern
Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18
Local w ants.

An elegant bedroom suite, in oak, as
good as new, for sale at half price-can't
see it has been used. Apply at this
office,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-12-18

Wood and Posts for Sale.
I have lis cords of wood, and 600
fence posts, oak and ash, tor sale at
eight cents each, at my farm one mile
south of Pembina.
G.. ~. BARKER.