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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
AN INTERESTING
CHEMICAL EXPERIMENT
Any Child Can DO 1.-THE Result 10
Almost Like Masic-UsefuI, Too.

Anything in the nature Of chem.
ical experiment is always interesting
and usually educative. Here is SIM
pie experiment which any child can
perform and which is instructive in a
very practical way: Get bit Of White
Lead about the size Of pea, a piece
of charcoal, common candle in a
candlestick, and a blow-pipe. Scoop
out little hollow in the charcoal to-
hold the White Lead. then light the
candle, take the charcoal and lead in
one hand and the blow-pipe in the
other. with the large end of the blow
pipe between the lips; blow the fame
of the candle steadily against the bit
of White Lead on the charcoal and If
the White Lead is pure it will pres
emily resolve itself into little shining
globules of metallic lead, under the
intense heat of the blow-pipe, leaving
no residue.
II, however, the White Lead is adul-
terated in the slightest degree, it will
not wholly change into lead. So, it
will be seen, that this experiment is
not only an entertaining chemical
demonstration, but also of practical
use in the home. White Lead is the
most important ingredient Of paint
1t should be bought pure and unadul;
terated and mixed with pure linseed
oil. That is the best paint The
above easy experiment enables any.
one to know whether the paint is the
kind which will wear or not.
The National Lead Company guar
antee that white lead taken from q
package bearing their Dutch Boy
Painter" trademark will prove abso-
lutely pure under the blow-pipe test:
and to encourage people to make the
test and prove the purity of paint be-
fore using it. they will send free a
blow-pipe and valuable booklet on
paint to anyone writing them asking
for Test Equipment. Address Ma
tional Lead Company, Woodbridge
Building, New York City.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
SIG AN ACRE REALIZED ON
CROP IN WESTERN CANADA.
ANOTHER FARMER REALIZES
$22.5o PER ACRE FROM HIS
WHEAT CROP LAST YEAR.

Charles Mccormick: of Kenville,
Manitoba, writes:
During the season of 1907, had
100 acres in crop ON the S. w. quarter,
of section Is. township 30. range 81
west of the Principal Meridian. Wes-
tern Canada, yielded as follows:
80 acres at % bushels pcr acre,
which l sold for 80 cents per bushel:
and 20 acres oats yielding 60 bushels
per acre | sold for 50 cents per bushel
so that my total crop realized $1,000
20. From this l deducted for expenses
of threshing, hired help, etc, $4,000,
leaving me a net profit on this years
crop OF over $1,000"
Thomas Sawatzky of Herbert, Sas-
katchewan. says:
THE value of my crop per acre of
wheat is $3.50. l threshed 1850
bushels of wheat from 20 acres. and
was offered 80 cents bushel for it.
Oats, Is acres, 500 bushels; and
barley. acres, so bushels. I
do not know if l have been doing
the best in this district, but 1 know
if all the farmers were doing as we'll,
Western Canada would have no kick
coming as far as grain growing is
concerned; and l further say that if
you want to put this in one of your adj
vertisements, this is true and l CAP
put my name to it,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

closer to the producer it has given
farming and stock raising in the dis
trict the greatest impetus they ever
knew. Shelbyville is one of the old
est towns in northern Missouri 1t
never had a real boom before, but
being surrounded by rich agricul.
tural country, and being county
seat, it thrived moderately in
spite of the absence of the railroad.
Failing to interest promoters, finally
the farmers and merchants of the
country held meeting, and in re.
markedly short time 100000 was
pledged to carry out the enterprise.
The first spade of earth was thrown
out in November, 1906. Work was
steadily carried on through the win
ter and summer All sorts of OBJ
stacles confronted the construction,
which had to be done under rigorous
time limit. Labor was scarce and
high; there was long period of rain;
material did not come as promptly
as it should. But the builders never
gave up. AS the fateful days ap-
prOached, ana long cut, composed
of hard material, was yet ahead, farm
ers. business men, and schoolboys
went out on the work and loaded
wagons, drove teams and helped in
every way possible. Even those who
had promised bonus on the limit.
worked on the grading free so as to
help the railroad earn it. 1t is esti-
mated that about $4,000 worth of
work was thus donated to the rail
road. 1t was as fine an example of en-
thusiastic American public spirit as
the country ever has produced. And
the farmers won.
It is estimated that the cost OF
construction, rolling stock, depots and
roundhouse represents an investment
of $4,000.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
How Her Life Was Saved When Bit
ten By Large Snake.

ten BY Large Snake.
How few people there are who are
not afraid of snakes. Not long ago a
harmless little garter snake fell on
the wheel of an automobile which was
being driven by a woman. The woman
promptly tainted and the car, left to
its own resources, ran into a stone
wall and caused serious accident.
The bite of poisonous snake needs
prompt attention. Mrs. K NJ Ffshel,
Route 10. 1, Box 40, Dillsburg, Pa,
tells how she saved her life when bit
ten by a large snake.
ION August 20, 1906, was bitten
on the hand twice by large copper
head snake. Being a distance from
any medical aid, as last resort
used Sloan's Liniment, and to my as.
constituent found it killed all pain and
was the means of saving my life.
am the mother of four children and
am never without your Liniment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
PATENTS.
List Of Patents Issued Last WesA -
NnrfhMesfAsn lnuenfoea

w. s'sSsSOsSSvS SsSvSsSsVsoS :
Reported by Lothrop Z JoAnsan.
patent lawyers. Gil Pioneer Prs0
building, st. Paul, Mimi: r. Folkert4.
Lakefield, Mimi. scraper; G. H. Gil
man, st. Paul, Mimi. grain door tur
cars; N. d. Hansen. Fairfax, S. d.
loading apparatus; NJ. L. Larson. Hs-
wick, Mimi. animal trap; C. w. LexD-
ing, Yankton, S. d.. lantern holder:
w. +. Mikolasek, Vodnay, s. D.. toy,
o. T. Dougherty, Minneapolis. MINI.
car replacing wheel.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Inventors should know that they can OBJ
tain patents for thier inventions absolute
~ FREE. For particulars enclose stamp
10 Edwin l.. Yewell, Solicitor of Patents,
eU6 McGill Building, Washington, D. {.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
Cold Calculate.

Ascum-Did you actually have the
nerve to propose to that Boston girl?
Yerner-Yes, told her my heart
beat wildly for her alone and
Ascum-She didn't believe you?
Yerner-No; she reached over and
felt my pulse. .r
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
Not Guilty.

Mother-You and Willy have been
at my cherries again. found the
stones in the nursery.
Johnny-It wasn't me, MOTHER
cause | swallowed all the stones of
mine.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
Seems So.

Some men are a mystery to me"
IL clared the Pohick pessimist. Why
don't they fight for their rights"
Some men would rather have a
grievance" answered the Squedunk
sage.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

In Pin>h, Uss ALLEN's eooT.EAsE.
A powder. It cures painful. smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub.
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills
and has positively cured thorsandsof
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities.
periodic pains, backache, that bear.
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration<
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sicIt
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
LAMou,D AND WEAK.
A Condition Common with Kidney
Trouble and 1acIache.
Mrs. Marie sipfe, 416 Miller st.
Helena, Mont, says: Three years ago

my back grew weak
and lame and I
could not stoop
without a S h arp
pain. It was just
as bad when ! tried
to get up from a
chair. l was Ian
guild and listless
and had mnch main
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
Signature sssss the ,lsfz&ZzSzz9
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Forewarninq.

Forewarning.
John, do you love me?"
"Yes.''
do you adore me-"
II s'pose.''
will you always love me-"
'Ye-look here, woman, what have
you been and gone and ordered sent
home now?"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Shortly after marriage the average
man acts as il he had conferred a
great favor on his wife by leading her
to the altar.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
In LEGAL Terms.

And what was your family's de-
cision?"
Practically unanimous in my ia
vor." answered the young lawyer,
IN other voting aye, and father dis
senting."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
sinale-Track MILEAGE.

On June 80, 1906. the total single
track railroad mileage in the United
States was 224,363.17 miles or 6,262. 8
miles more than at the end OF the pre-.
yious year.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

and trouble with the kidney secretions.
This was my state when l began with
Deans Kidney Pills. They helped mo
from the first and four boxes made
complete, lasting cure"
Sold by all dealers. so cents
tox. Foster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Best Marcel Hair Waivers ever made.
Used by ladies of fashion everywhere.
Send 35c for set of six Gray Mfg. Co..
1874 w. 61th St, New York.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
l.. $. DIP. WASH AND DISiNFECTANT
The Best and Cheapest.
1 GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS.

Dip, wash or spray. gal. 75c: s gal. S.. Is
gals. s.. Write for 81 page booklet
Ship us Your Hides. Furs Pelts. Wool etc
\. w. Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis. MINI
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

We never knew man who didn't
think he had lots of backing, and we
never knew man who really had.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Pettit's Eye salve First Sold in 1907
100 years ago, sales increase yearly, wonder
full remedy; cured millions weak eyes. All
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gnrs, reduces IN.
ELIMINATION aays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

For Cleaning Purposes our 10th Century
Chamois Rub is the greatest invention of
the age. Send 35c for sample. Burnett
Mdse. Co: Canton. Ohio
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

The minute man gets out of one
trouble he gets busy and works over
time in trying to look for another.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

If women were only as perfect az
they expect stheir husbands to he,
heaven would be at our very doors.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

There is need for Garfield Tea when tn.
skin is sallcw, the tongue coated, and
when headaches are frequent.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

It's not much use praying for fruits
until you get some roots.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Folks seldom fuse together much in
heated argument.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
Try This Scheme

Mrs. Bronson-Your husband kissed
your cook.
Mrs. W0odson-I told him to. The
cook thinks she is getting ahead OF
me. and will never leave.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Heavenly treasures are only saved
for ourselves as we share them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Our idea of man with plenty of
time is one who devotes any to the
solution of chess" problem.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
DR.. }. n. RiMDLAUB, (specialist),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, N. Q.

1t is better to find freedom through
pain than freedom from it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

WALL PAPER T. Cts. a roll. AND UI'
Send for free sample instruction book.
A. III. Ranncy. GIG Hen ave-. Minneapolis.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

By local spplic.ttons they cannot reach tho dis
cure Deafness and that is BY remedies
Deafness ie caused BY an inhamed condition Of the
mucous lining Of the Eustachtan Tube When this
tube 10 indamed you have rumbling sound or i'm.
perfect hearing and when It Is entirely closed Deaf
taken out and this tube restored it, normal cond.
tion hearing will be destroyed forever nine cases
but an inhsmed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness (caused BY caterrhl that cannot DO cured
By Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, O.
Take HAIRS Family Pills fos constipation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

SHIP US YOUR CREAM TO-DAY,
or write for tags and prices.
The Crescent Creamery Co.. St. Paul.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Ancient history is merely a collec-
ton of epitaphs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
As to courtship.

":ics telling everybody that she is
his first love"
Ant she?"
She is confiding to a select few
tn: t he j.; her last chance"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

WE PAY Tor PRICES FOR CREAM.
Cash every day. Write for prices and tags.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03
A Mean Man.

A Mean Man.
Cant you talk anything but low
scandal?" demanded her husband.
The woman shifted.
That's it; elevate your chin"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

There are those who, when they
hear Gabriel blowing his horn. will
want to know what he gets day for
doing that.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

It's hard getting solid with sin with
out getting soiled.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

pATENTC Send sketch and description -
AA>A ~ invention and 1 villa skyioO
ton. Send for my free booklet Edrsr n
iAitchin, OHray Building, Washington, d. a.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

The best way to sympathize with
some is to shake them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CAST0RIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

High livers are likely to come down
to low levels.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-04-03

Sold by Druggists, S5c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-09
Blouses Of Lace and Chiffon

of color in bands for sleeves and neck
or in little ties ending with tassels.
and others have a thread of color In
troduced in the embroidery.
One handsome model. easily copied
at home. was Of perpendicular bands
of cluny on a foundation Of linen.
This linen had been cut away except
where the uneven edges of the lace
left little patches Of it for filling in,
and on each Of these was embroid-
cred flower, leaf and stem in heavy
French embroidery.
The long shirt sleeve had lace
cuff outlined with the linen. as was
the high collar. 1t buttoned down
the back with the crocheted buttons
and was altogether lovely.
Dyed lace made up over chiffon OF
the same color. but a different shade
lighter generally-makes beautiful
blouses for a coat suit. One model in
a dark seal brown made it impera-
tive to give ones pocketbook to q
friend to keep and make hurriedly for
the exit. Strength Of mind is very
necessary when one goes shopping
these days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-09
New Lingerie Set

~N THE very latest lingerie lace
insertion has taken Its OLD place
~ to the partial exclusion OF en-
hroidery. One Of the newest sets con-
sists of chemise, nightdress and draw
ecs. trimmed with lace. the only en-
bro!dery used being scalloped band
with eyeiets for the ribbon. This Is
used instead of the usual Hamburg
beading.
The chemise Is one of the straight
variety, fastened over the shoulders by
ribbon bands. The eyelet comes below
the lace and insertion under the arms.
and the ribbon fastens in a bow on the
left side. Below this Is another band
of insertion, and from there. running
to the helm. are perpendicular bands Of
insertion at intervals of five inches
round the whole garment. 1t Is fin
ished at the bottom with ruftle OF lace.
The nigntgown has l. round neck in
the back. while the front is V-shaped.
Around this is first an edging of lace,
then the eyelet band, then diagonal
Iucks and insertion Around the bust
is another eyeiet band, with ribbon for
the empire effect. The sleeves are
plain and split on the top Of the arm
10 the shoulder; this is edged all round
with lace and insertion. and held to-
Cether with two lows on each.
The drawers have deep ruffieS of the
material edged with insertion and lace.
These are fastened on with band OF
eyelet and ribbon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-09
Early Spring Hats

THE hats now being shown for
early spring are somewhat on
the mushroom shape. although
much smaller and turned UP slightly
In the front. A few are shown rolled
back straight on the left side. and
there are even one or two that are
caught back iii the middle of the front
with a quill sewn at right angles TO
The face. Altogether there is no in
dicatiou of any set fashion, for il is
too early to tell definitely what sum-
mer Will bring forth. For the between
season IL is perfectly safe to invest
in large hat sailor. snort in back
and front. This may either roll slight
~ at the edge of the rim on the left
side or else may be perfectly straight,
trimmed with flowers or quilts.
Leghorn hats, too. are very popular.
but lney are left straight in the back
and turned up in the middle OF the
front.
4 very small Panama is shown with
tie brim rolled back at the side and
held in place by u chou of velvet.
This forms the only trimming.
Many of the hats shown Tor very
early spring are made of horsehair
and trimmed with straight short os-
Irich plumes. Another material used
10 d great extent is net and maine
bound all round with taffeta while
aIgrettes and wings usually form tn
trimming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-09
LargeWomen 'sMode:

TINE styles OF the present season
are adapted only TO those women
who have the slimmest sort OF
figure aid the longest lines. But there
must be notifications OF every fashion
TO suit those who are not built like
sylphs. and who must wear the clothes
prescribed. For these the semi-fittIna
Jackets are very suitable. but they must
be jackets that run to the longest lines
OF the waist and that Ct tightly enough
to show that the wearer in question IS
possessed Of that commodity. The Jack
cts must be cutaway. but the vests
must be long in line. too. and to per-
form this seeming miracle. the revers
must not have too much blouse in evil
dence: otherwise the vest will look
short and the figure dumpy.
AS for the skirt. no one who has anv
inclination EDWARD stoutness should
wear short skirt. The only salvation
OF large woman is to give every inch
OF her figure a chance to show to the
best advantage. and when a short,
stout woman wears small. tight jack
ct and skirt that stops four inches
from the ground she loses the only
chance she had OF locking we'll. The
new skirts are quite plain. full skirts
that give the woman with large waist
and hips a straight line to the floor.
Any attempt to trim them around will
tend to break the line, though she may
have strapped seams if she will
A stout woman should never wear a
conspicuous belt. The present fashions
all do away with the belt. which should
prove great help. but it does not seem
to improve matters much. For this rea-
son large women should never wear
shirtwaists. A dress with a - white
yoke and cuffs is always becoming. and
is not any more difficult to keep clean
Than lingerie blouse. But il she must
wear belt. one to match the blouse
will lengthen her figure. but il must os
quite plain and unembroidered
The idea Of the manufacture of long
lines is to make such sweep that
there is no one point fixed where the
eye can rest and measure its surround
ings. Thus tucks around the hips sup
ply a resting point from which the rest
of the eXpanse is measured. and causes
the involuntary exclamation. What a
number OF tucks it takes to span this
woman's hips!'
1t is the same with every other line.
Bear 1t in mind that she who realizes
THAI the longer an outline continues
without being broken by an change in
cut or color, the taller she will appear,
and the more sylph-like her figure VIII
look,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-09
New Underclothes

OMBINATION .underclothes are
L becoming more and more the
rage. Almost all the corset
covers and petticoats that one sees for
sale are fastened together around the
walstline. Both bodice and skirt are
made on the circular pattern. so that
there is as little fulness as possible
around the waist and hips. and they
are joined together by beading
through which ribbon is run
1t is a very attractive looking gar
ment for negligee. but it is far more
trouble to keep them both clean and
fresh than it is to care for only one
piece at a time. The reason for the
innovation was. of course. the return
Of the empire gown. but the princess
slip of lace and nainsook is a far
more becoming gown to the figure
than Is the combination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-09

The designer seems to make 1t a rule
to have a foundation OF net over chiffon
or thin China silk. entirely separate
from it. however.
This net is either square or round
mesh. or. If he is so inclined. figured,
dotted or plain. or sometimes all three.
put ON in patches and then filled in
with bands of cluny. antique or valen-
ciennes lace and outlined with ruffies OF
narrow edging of the same.
Over these are sprinkled medallons
81 cluny interspersed with a touch or
so of Italian lace, and in the most
vulnerable spots left Irish crochet. with
its fascinatin roses and buttons. is
placed.
On this depends the value OF the
waist. By computing the price at So
a button, one can almost guess the
value of the garment shown before
the bored shopgirl finds the tag.
The handsomer ones have attached
belts of messaline. and others have a
simulated kimono sleeve. but other
wise cut and design are of a madden
ing sameness.
Some dainty ones seen had touches