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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
WOULD REOPEN THE MISSOURI,
w. c. Giibreath Issues Call for River
CONGRESS for Feb. ~. 13 and "a.

w. c. Gilbreath Issues Call for River
Congress for Feb. IL, 10 and IA.
w. c. Gilbreath, commissioner of
agriculture and the president of the
North Dakota Real Estate association,
issued call for river improvement
congress to meet in Feb. -, 13 and
IA, to which all persons interested in
the development of the inland water
ways of the United States, and es-
pecially of North Dakota, are invited,
and an especial invitation is extended
to those especially interested in
water transportation along the Mis-
souri, river.
In speaking of the proposed con-
gress, Mr.. Gilbreath said:
'"The object of the river improve.
ment congress is the revival of the
Missouri river as navigable stream
capable of affording cheap and ex-
peditious transportations for the Mis-.
souri, river valley from the fields to
tidewater by means of this and the
Mississippi river.
"a little more than a quarter of a
century ago the waters on the upper
Missouri were plowed by scores of
steamers bearing back and forth the
products of each section. With
population rapidly growing in numbers
and Importance, and with soil ca
pable of producing millions of dollars
worth of products available for ship
ment abroad. cheap transportation by
water is vitality important to the full
development of this vast valley. The
united efforts of the Mississippi and
Missouri valleys will bring back to
these rivers a revival of the old traffic
with resultant increase in growth
and wealth.
"rhe Missouri river valley is as yet
only partially developed to the great
possibilities before it, with revival
of river navigation, and it is for the
purpose of enlisting interest in this
important subject that the congress is
called. for along it's banks there is
fertile field for added thousands and
hundreds of thousands to our popula-
ton.
"The river improvement congress
will seek to bring the experience and
knowledge of our public men to this
subject to the end that united action
may be taken for reopening the river
to navigation. The mayors of cities.
chambers of commerce and all public
bodies interested in the public vel.
fare are invited to send delegates.
"The program will be of interest. as
some of the leading men of the Mis-
souri, and Mississippi valleys have
promised to attend and make ad.
dresses. Several governors have sig.
nif1ed their desire to attend, among
them the governors of North and
South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska
and Iowa, also number of congress.
men and officials of the government,
Gov. Burke warmly indorses the
congress, and is assisting in every
possible way for it's success. A meet.
ing of real estate men of the state
will probably be held at the same
time as the congress, so there will
be much of interest to all pushers for
the states along the Missouri river"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
on To Her Calling.

Our Landlady-It's the strangest
thing in the world! Do you know, our
dear old pet cat disappeared very sud-
denly yesterday. Excuse me. Mr.. Ru-
dolph. will you have another piece Of
rabbit pie?
Mr.. Rudolph promptly thank
you!
Our Landlady Can. hour later)-
That's three more pies saved. This
season will be q profitable one indeed.
London Tit-Bits.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
MAJ. EDWARDS is DEAD.
North Dakota Editor and Politician
Passes Away.

Maj. Alanson w. Edwards, founder
of the Fargo Daily Argus in 1879, and
later of the Fargo Forum in 1891, died
at his home in Fargo, after long ILL.,
ness. Up to a few years ago he was
prominent figure in business and po-
litical affairs of this state, and had
been mayor of Fargo.
Maj. Alanson w. Edwards was born
in Lorain county, Ohio, on Aug. e.,
1910. He was educated at McKendree
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
Made $500 Last Year.

Fred Wolf of Flasher. N. D., was in
Mandan last week on his way to Bis
marck to make proof on his home.
stead. Fred is one of the farmers
of Morton county who have some
thing to show for their work, having
sold something like $1,000 worth of
produce from his place the past year.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14

The plan for La Moure county's
new court house and Jail has been ac-
copied by the county commissioners.
Buechner & Orth of st. Paul are the
architects. Bids on construction and
material will be opened on March 18.
The proposed building is 7Ox1OO feet
In dimensions; a three-story structure
of pressed brick with stone capings,
and will cost about $4,000. Its loca-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14

ton will be at the head of Ninth and
Tenth streets north, on ground owned
by the county and set aside for court
house purposes many years ago. The
site is altogether favorable, command
ing as it does a splendid view of the
city of La Moure and of the beautiful
James river valley stretching away for
miles to the north,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
Good Old Greeks

1.-The ancient Greeks would grant
man divorce"
"Well?"
But If he then tried to marry
member of the chorus, they immedi-
ately fell upon him and smote him
previously"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14

A witness in a blind pig case at
Wahpeton was held on . charge Of
perjury.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
The Prevailing Excuse,

The Prevailing Excuse.
ledge" said the prisoner, who had
been caught with a chicken in sack,
you ought'er go easy with me-"
why? You stole the hen"
Il admits it, jedge; admits it," re-
sponded the prisoner. But it's solemn
truf dat hen jest seemed to be my af-
finity; yes. ah."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
North Dakota
q News Notes

There is a lot of building at Cakes.
Minot is becoming convention city.
Butterflies were caught at Wahpe.
ton.
The school building at Driscoll was
dedicated.
The Wilton brass band has been re,
organized.
The Slaughter postoffice has been
continued
The Dickinson armory will be dedi-
Gated Feb. a.
The A. o. U. W. lodge at Bismarck
was reorganized.
There have been many business
changes recently.
Two Mckenzie county saddle
thieves broke Jail.
The young ladies of kindred gave
big leap year ball.
Grain thieves near Wilton were
quickly rounded up.
Williston is the center of a prosper
Gus part of North Dakota.
Wells county farmers are going in
for thoroughbred stock.
Bowman, the county seat of Bow
man county, is rowing rapidly.
The farmers telephone system at
Rolla is to be widely extended.
Farmers over the state have been
making good thing of baled hay
Residents of Underwood advertise
reward for people stealing timber.
North Dakota is getting lot of
prominence as corn growing state:
Banker and Mrs. Sherman Of Tower
rope.
Near Ray some one swiped the
storm sash off one of the school build
ings.
An epidemic among the CANNES at
Mohall beat the dog catcher out of his
fees.
Many farmers narrowed and disced
land during the warm weather in jan
uary
interested in propositions for better
roads.
The streets at Hatton are to be put
on grade and more cement sidewalks
added.
The formal opening of St. Johns
hospital at Kenmare was a notable
event.
Nearly 100 cars of hogs have been
shipped out OF Forbes within six
months
T. f. Fox, former receiver of the
Minot land Office, has gone into bust
ness at Bantry.
The Trail county officials are max
ing life a burden for violators of the
prohibition law
A team was stolen at Kenmare and
afterward found in farm yard sew
eral miles away.
On the Parker farm, south of Ray,
the owner is heating his house with
gas from well.
F. E. Dickinson of Ayr and w. E.
Clark of Tower City have gone to old
Mexico for trip.
A report reached Wilton that some
families of that place were destitute.
They were new settlers.
Anton Rugroden OF Glendale be-
came insane and was taken to the
state hospital at jamestown.
D. F. Vail. who recently died in st.
Paul, was interested in some banks in
the southern part Of the state.
The postoffice department declines
to change the name of Wilton at the
request of the citizens of Milton.
= .
Gas proved fatal to one member Of
the Stromstead family near Sherwood
and others were in precarious condi-
ton.
There is a movement in Mckenzie
county to connect all the postofices
by telephone and make communities
tions easy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
Out Of the Usual.

After an acquaintance Of forty FIVE
n,inutes-"
"Yes?"
'.They decided not to get married"
well. that's the most sensible AFFAIR
rye heard about In q long time"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14

Steele is proud Of the new national
bank. s4s' S .. ssi
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-14
Lett over clee.

well. I must cook up something fol
Christmas" declared the press humor-
list.
Cook up something's"
yes: rehash the turkey jokes"
The oasis., 1908-02-22
looklng Tor Lands.

Sunday last there were at Noga- les Messrs. k. $. Bassett and John Henderson, of Los Angeles, Cali fornia, who were en route to Sina- loa, which state they intend to look over for land investments. They went to Guaymas, thence to San Bias, where they took the Orient railway to Topolobampo, thence down the coast by steamer to Alta ta, and from there by rail to Culia- can. From Culiacan the gentle men will go so far as Topic before returning, and they expect the trip will take several weeks. They rep resent Los Angeles investors who want good lands.
The oasis., 1908-02-22
TERRITORY or ARIZONA :.

VWVNFF WF NNNTN VFVE4 |
 before me- Phil Herold, n0tAfy public in and for the Territory snd County aforesaid residing therein duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared l. M Ritz, Allen T. Bird, and b. l.. Reedef, known to me Co be the persons described in, whose names are subscribed Co. and who executed the annexed instrument, and they acknowledged Co me, that they executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
 In witness whereof, l have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal, at my office in the said Territory and County, the day and year last above written.
 lSEAL.l PHI HERoID.
 Notary Public
The oasis., 1908-02-22
TERRITORY OF ARIZONAl

COUNTY OF SANTA CKUZ
 On this twenty seventh day of January, in Clerk of the District Court of the Second Judi cial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for Santa Cruz County residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared w. D. Schellinger and W. T Lake, known to me to be the persons described in, whose names are subscribed to. and who executed the annexed instrument, and they acknowl- edged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein ex- pressed.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court, in my office in the said Territory and County, the day and year last above written. [SEAL.l ALLEN T. BIRD,
 Clerk of said Court
The oasis., 1908-02-22
THE WEALTH OF THE TERRITORY.
Public Examiner Foster Makes Stat
 isticsi Report to Governor.
Silver Belt.l

Silver Belt.
 In comparative statement sub mitted to Governor Kibbey, Public Examiner Foster shows that the total disbursements in the thirteen counties of Arizona during 1907 was $2,354,2S5.75. Cochise leads with 99,666.SO, and Maricopa follows second with $349, ,347.65 Apache county ranks last having expended but $42, ,135.77.
 In 1906 all the counties of Ari- zona expended $2,16S,947.9S, or $1S5,337.77 less than in 1907. In that year Cochise led with $41S,- 70002, and Maricopa was second with $353, ,056,65, which represents a decrease of $3,70S.59. Cochise spent $180,966.79 more in 1907 than in 1906.
 Fosters figures show much valu- able information regarding the f- nancial condition of the territory by counties in 1906 and 1907. Ari- zona counties, taken together, were in better financial condition at the close of -907 than 1906
 At the close of last year the total cash balance on hand was S1 ,5S6,- O30.47, while at the end of 1906 it was but $1 1868, ,596.36.
 Four counties of Arizona have a bigger delinquent tax roll than Maricopa, as follows: Cochise, 56,69O.92; Yuma, $49, ,53262; Gila, $42,22447: Yavapai, $38,018.51. Maricopa has $30,034S0. The delinquent rolls in other counties range as follows: Coconino, $26,- 305.96; Santa Cruz, $19, ,207 96; Pi- ma, $16,951.64; Pinal. SIS, 3,90451 Apache, $12,l246S; Mohave, $11,- 5O2.07; Graham, $11 ,053. .83; Navajo, $7,501.25.
 Two tables prepared by Public Examiner Foster probably shed more light on the financial condi- tion of Arizona counties than any other part of his report to Governor Kibbey. The first shows the total assessment valuation of Arizona is $78,059 .248.66. In the first col umn is the valuation and in the second the territorial and county tax rate combined:
The oasis., 1908-02-22
My commission expires ret'y II. 1908
TERRITORY or ARlzoNA,t.
CousrY or SANTA cn0z' |"

COUNTY or SANTA CHUE
 |, Phil IIerOd, County Recorder in and for tho County and Territory aforesaid, do hereby certify that have compared the foregoing copy with the original articles Of incorporation of TIE INDUSTRIAL MINING COMPANY filed and recorded in my office on the 2Sth day of January, 1907, in Book of Miscellaneous Rec. ords at page ct seq; and that the same is a full, trle and correct copy of such original and of the whole thereof.
 Witness my hand and seal of office this 28th day of January, A. D. 1908. PHIL HERoLD, [SEALl. County Recorder. February 1-March '.
The oasis., 1908-02-22

Saturday last Professor F. J. H. Merrill was at Nogales, returning from a visit at the Santa Eulalia mines upon the other side of the Sierra Madre, where he went sev- eral weeks ago.
The oasis., 1908-02-22
$78,O59, 9,248.66

Total Y. $7S,059, ,248.66
 Fosters second table shows the collections made and the total taxes levied. The total collections in the territory is $1,702,062.12, and the total taxes levied $2,066,- 016.44. The first column of figures shows the total collected and the eooond tho total lay;ad.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-08-21
TAFT ONCE UNITARIAN FAIRY

Presidential Candidates Old Pastor
Admits Hs Was Plump One.
Campaign reports that William H.
Taft, the Republican nominee for pres.
ident, had no particular religious be-
lief are declared without foundation.
Mr.. Taft is a Unitarian. He was q
member Of the First Congregational
Unitarian church Of Cincinnati, of
which the Rev. George A. Thayer is
pastor, when he was q young man. So
far as Mr.. Thayer knows, he is still a
member
"Will Taft's father. Judge Alphonso
Taft, and Mrs. Taft were Unitarians
and were members of the congregation
OF which am now pastor" said Mr..
Thayer. Judge Alphonso Taft was a
trustee of my church for many years.
VIII Taft attended my church regular
ly when he lived In Cincinnati, but he
has had no opportunity to do SO since
he has become wanderer on the face
of the earth. He became member of
the congregation when he was young
man.
Twill was very enthusiastic member
Of the Unity club as young man and
once took the part of fairy in a fairy
play. VIII must have weighed about
175 pounds then. and he made very
plump fairy. to be sure.
mo. Will has not been in my church
this summer. 1 suppose he would
have visited us had our church been
Open"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-08-21
HAzING FOR HAzERs.
Boomerang Methods Suggested Fo
Seniors at West Point.

Boomerang Methods Suggested For
Seniors at West Point.
Hazing at West Point may be
brought to sudden stop If a plan
suggested by officers In the war de.
partment at Washington are consider.
ed feasible by Colonel Scott. comman.
dant Of the academy.
They are certain that "bracing" and
other humiliating and painful punish
ments visited on the plebes will van
ish quicker than they seem to have
done In the face of drastic legislation
by congress. The plan Is simple. II
contemplates visiting on the upper
class men the forms of hazing they
have compelled the freshmen to en-
dure.
"Such an arrangement would stop
the practice" said an officer the other
day. Imagine dignified senior pos
sessing. in his own estimation. all the
military wisdom from Alexander the
Great to the present day compelled on
conviction OF hazing to pick up hun.
dred fat ants for the inspection Of the
commandant. or picture him stand.
ing at attention on one leg. How long
do you think hazing would last?'
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-08-21
JOKE ON cAvE-BRowN-cAvE.
New Raronet's Dignity Badly Ruff,ed
by Waggish Fellow countryman.

new 6aronee'S Dignity Badly RufHed
by Wassish Fellow countryman.
When the recently discovered bar
onet, aveBrown-Cave, first came to
America good many stories were
told about the persistent manner in
which he insisted upon being address
ed by his full name. That was before
he had the corners rubbed off his dig
nifty by roughing it In the new world.
He sat one night at dinner in board.
ing house in Montreal next to an Eng.
lishman named Leonard Holme, an
old Cantab.
When the joints came on the table
the landlady, who did the carving,
said, Beef or mutton, Mr. Cave?"
The future baronet. In his most freez-
ing manner. replied, II beg your par
don, madam; my name Is Cave-Brown-
Cave, If you please"
Willing to oblige her guests. the
landlady asked If Mr.. Cave Brown
Cave would take beef or mutton. He
accepted the beef
Then she turned to the next guest
and said. Beef or mutton. Mr.
Holme?''
Without smile the Cambridge man
bravely replied, 81 beg your pardon
madam; my name is Holme. Sweet
Holme." This drew roar from the
Englishmen at the table and cost
Holme the friendship of Cave Brown.
Cave from that time forth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-08-21

reproduce as far as possible the varl-
Gus public features Of the original de.
bate, which would include professions.
typical banners and special illumina.
tions at night. Quite number who
attended the debate survive. and some
still reside in Quincy
The last Of the seven debates be-
tween the intellectual giants occurred
Oct. Is at Alton. The speakers stand
was on the east side of what was then
the new city hall. which is still stand
ing and used for the same purposes.
The programme at Alton for the ami
versary celebration will include a
homecoming feature. beginning ON the
18th and ending the 10th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-08-21
Interesting Notes From Various
Parts Of the State.
.CUMMINs MAKES STATEMENT
Defines His Attitude Regarding
a Successor to the Late
Senator Allison.

Governor Cummins has issued a
statement upon the matter of the sue.
cession to the late United States Sen.
ator William B. Allison. making clear
his attitude. He said:
"rhe time has come when 1 may
with propriety put to rest some of the
rumors which are current in the state
1T his been stated that will short.
ly call conference or caucus of pro.
gressive Republicans to consider the
subject and to determine policy to
be pursued. do not expect to bring
any such conference together.
Senator Allison's death has created
certain questions of great Importance
which l must decide, not as candi-
date for Office, but as governor of the
state
Il want to decide these questions
justly and wisely, and ! want all the
help l can get, whether from friend
or from enemies. l have received
many letters of advice, and l have to
receive many more. have talked
with many persons. some who have
1SCh AAANAuiy anu SOluC N ~ uhtS
been unfriendly, and l expect to talk
with many more.
Il cordially invite help in the solu-
ton of problems before me whether
from political supporters or political
opponents, but when all is said that
is to be said, and when the time
comes to act. the decision will be my
own and l will take the whole re-
sponsibility for it. The matters to be
decided have become part of my
duty as governor and in performing
that duty my first concern will be to
promote the cause of good government
and the welfare of all the people and
my second concern will be to serve,
as best can. the interests of the po-
litical party of which am a mem
ber.'
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-08-21
UNIQUE QUAY MEMORIAL.
Senator'S Widow Will Build HOUSE
After Flans He Originated.

After Fians He Originated.
A unique monument to the memory
of the late United States Senator M. s.
Quay has been designed at Pittsburg
A house to cost 100000 will be erected
on Sewickley Heights. the fashionable
Pittsburg suburb, by the widow and
daughters Of the late politician.
Senator Quay had long planned such
dwelling and had conferred with
Hall Game. the novelist. his warn
friend. as to the name. Game had
decided ON "Ballamona." and this will
be the name of the house. for which
Mrs. Quay and her daughters recently
had the plans drawn.
About six years ago. while the sen
ator and his wife were travelling II
Italy. they met Game. and the three
discussed nj length the house which
Quay Intended to build when he re
tired from public life. The library
was planned roughly by Game for Mr.
Quay. and these pinns will be followed
An Italian architect has started fol
America to design the library.
The exterior of the house will bt
modelled after an old English castle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-08-21
Excellent Health Advice.

Mrs. M. N. Dawson, of No. 379 Gift
ford Ave. San Jose, CAL, says: 1.-THE
worth OF Electric Bitters as a general
family remedy, for headache, bilious
ness and torpor of the liver and bowels
is so pronounced that am prompted to
say word in its favor, for the benefit
OF those seeking relief from such Attic
tons. There is more health for the dis
gestive organs in bottle of Electric
Bitters than in any other remedy |
know OF. Sold under guarantee at P.
A. Clemmer's drug store. Soc. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-08-21

4 uon't know. He might have con-
fdence enough In you. He wouldn't
wish to annoy or agitate the king. He
might await his summons to an audi
ence. On the whole. | think he would
submit and rely on being able to in
duce the king to alter his mind when
they met. I'm not sure he wouldn't I'D
wise her to go with you"
well. yes. ! confess that struck me,
too. as rather likely or at least posi-
ble."
"If it happened 1t wouldn't be con-
venient." said Stenovics. with a patient
sigh, because he would come after her
in day or two"
But If l were detained by urgent
business In Slavna-and we've agreed
that there's work to be done tomorrow
in Slavna-another officer would go to
Praslok. The order. which have here,
mentions no name, although the king
designated me by word of mouth"
"The order mentions no name?"
mo; 1t directs the baroness to accom-
pany the bearer. True. at the foot my
name is written. Entrusted to Colonel
Stafnitz' But with care and pair of
scissors He smiled at Markart again.
as though taking him into the joke.
well. well, suppose another officer
goes to Praslok. Why shouldn't the
prince trust the baroness to the care
Of that officer as readily as to you?
You don't-how shall put it-monopo-
lie his confidence. colonel"
Stafnitz still wore his easy, con-
fdential smile as he answered, with an
air of innocent slyness: Suppose the
officer were Captain Mistitch? think
It's just the job for Captain Hercules!'
Even Stenovics started little at
that. He laid down his cigar and look
ed at his friend the colonel for some
seconds. Then he looked at Markart.
smiling. seeming to ponder. to watch
how Markart was taking it. even to
sympathize with Markart on having to
consider rather startling proposal, on
having possibly to do some little vio-
! lence to his feelings. Certainly Cap
tain Markart gathered the impression
that Stenovics was doubtful how he
would stand this somewhat staggering
suggestion. At last the general turned