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Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
.ADE GREAT APPEAL 70 HIM.
s''ence Of Ants Especially Impressed
Cibulous Individual.

Il hope and trust, muh po', under
lone brudder," severely said good old
Parson Basster, addressing bibulous.
ly inclined member of his flock, dat
de 'stressin eppersode Of night befo'
last will be lesson to yo'!"
"Yassah" replied the erring one,
Tasging his head, convincedly. Il
sho'ly regsins twill. been uh-packin'
home too many drains, now and ag'in,
yuh of late, as r.uh wife-fne lady
IS dar is in the world!-has been
pfntedly tcllin' me. But, on de monu-
mental 'casion yo' defers to l gifts lit
up and draped down by de waysido
and slept all night on an ant hill, and
dc raltry varmints mighty nigh eat
ne up. Blame near skinned me alive,
sab, dem ants did: but dey didn't talk
uh-whilst dey was doin' it. Nussah,
dey never said word bout de awful
contamination O. muh heenyus con-
duct, and all dis and dat and de tud-
der-dess EFT ME up in peace and
quiet. And after dis, II I keeps muh
mind. whenever l gifts too much O. dat
ar balloon juice in muh pussonality.
rs gwine to lay out on an ant hill all
night, preference to goin' home to muh
fam bly,. BY de blessin' O. de Lawd.
ants don't talk!"-Tom P. Morgan, il
Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
MRS. coMER's sEsT JUDGMENT.
Like That Of Others, It Occasionally
Was at Fault.

Tie mistakes which were plentifully
sprinkled along Mrs. Comer's career
were never regretted by any one more
than by Mrs. Conner herself. II used
the very best judgment l had" she
said, referring to one unfortunate oc-
currence, but as usual, everything
went wrong.
You see, went to Grcenvil!e in the
morning with Mrs. Hobart, intending
to SO on to Nashua; but changed my
mind when the weather turned cool
and spent the day with Anna Woods,
going home at dusk. I'd forgotten my
little bag with my koy in 1t, so l went
right over to Mrs. Hobart's.
Shed gone down the road to Mrs.
Goes. but l found her key behind the
left-hand blind. and went right in.-
The house was dark, but said to
myself: I won't light lamp for fear
CT soaring her. timid woman living
al alone as she does So sat in TIE
dark TIL l heard her coming up the
walk
When she found the door was un.
locked she gave kind of gasp; so
S'NflNo Ao' "oio' sho eHch' iohS a'
l had cod SO my voice didn't sound
natural, and I was afraid 'twould
scare her, she being so timid, put out
my hand and laid it on her arm
And If you'll believe me-" finished
Mrs. Conner, plaintively, she fell right
over in faint, and cut her forehead
on the edge OF the rocking chair, and
l thought FG never bring her to!s
There's no use trying to be care.
fui with woman like her."-Youth's
Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
The AuctIoneer's HouraIass.

An auctioneer of Philadelphia COL
lects all sorts OF objects pertaining
to his ancient calling. He has, among
other things, an interesting set OF auc-
tioneer's hourglasses.
The auctioneer. century or so ago.
concluded a sale. not by saying Go
g-going-gone!" and rapping the
counter with his hammer, but 1t was
his better method to turn up a free
running glass toward the end OF the
bidding. and to end the sale irrevoca-
bly, when the sands ran out. This
saved confusion and dispute.
The auctioneer's glasses in the
Philadelphia collection are pictur-
esque. One is of tortoise shell and
mother of pearl. Another is OF amber
and gold. A third is Of teak and
ivory.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
CRITICISM OF "PRAYINo MAN."
Great Preacher Saw Little Virtue In
Certain Forms Of Appeal.

When men begin their prayers with
"Oh, thou omnipotent. omniscient. ON
ni-present, all-seeing, everything.
blessed potentate, Lord God jehovah"
l should think they would take breath.
Think Of a man in his family, hurried
for his breakfast, praying in such n
strain! He has a note coming due.
and it Is going to be paid to-day. and
he feels buoyant; and he goes down
on his knees like a cricket on the
hearth and piles up these majestically
moving phrases about God. Then he
goes on to say that he is a sinner; he
is proud to say that he is a sinner.
Then he asks for his daily bread. He
has 1t; and he can always ask for it
when he has it. Then he jumps up
and goes over to the city. He comes
back at night and goes through a
similar wordy form of "ovening pray
ers;" and he is called "a prayinI
man." A praying man? I might as
well call myself an ornithologist be-
cause l eat a chicken once in a while
for dinner.-Henry Ward Beecher.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
East for Their Ancestors.

The Chinese are rapacious eaters at
the feasts which are given in honor
Of their ancestors. At these feas;s the
tables groan with all the good things
which the most efficient cooks can
provide-pork, snow white rice, pick.
led cucumbers, chickens, ducks and
birds nest soup. For some minutes
before the feast the six or seven hun
dred men sit at the tables in silence.
Then at given signal begin the clink.
Ing OF chopsticks and the noise OF
indrawn breaths by which the Chi.
nese cool the hot mouthfuls OF rice
which they shovel down their throats.
Presently, when the hot samshu be.
gins to work and the faces become
flushed, babel Of voices fills the
temple.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
MANY QUEER AIDS TO MEMORY.
Simple Devices Rcsortcd to by People
Who Can't Remember.

Many and varied are the methods
to which busy mon have recourse in
order to keep their memory peeled"
Very simple is the mnemonical sys-
tenn of well-known journalist. who
merely ties a small piece Of ribbon
round his walking stick. Many a
benedict has a penchant for tying his
handkerchief into a series of knots to
remind him of the numerous little do
mestic duties he has faithfully prom
ised to perform during the day.
A very successful plan is that of n
shrewd business man, who has re-
course to the use of pepper or SNUFF
to Jog his memory. A liberal dose
spread over his handkerchief greets
his olfactory nerves whenever he eI-
tracts it from his pocket, and, as he
himself says, that reminds me-"
Very effective is the method adopt
ed by some astute people who place
their finger rings on their keyring. BY
this means they are not only remind
ed of something by the absence of
their rings from their hands but every
time they use their keys the fact is
forced upon their attention. There is
one old government clerk who is an
amusement to all the juniors. When
he has any matter of urgent impor-
tance to attend to in the morning he
invariably ties two of his fingers to-
gether with small piece Of red tape.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
Irish Witty Before Foe.

Col. Nugent. commanding officer Of
the Irish guards, at the annual dinner
of the Windsor and Eton chamber Of
commerce, told story of IN Irish
soldier in the last war.
At dusk Of day throughout which
they had been lying under heavy fire.
an officer crawled up with orders for
the battalion to assault, upon which
the Irishman got up shook himself
and said: And whoy not?"
On another occasion when a man
screamed at the loss of a finger on
the battlefield a sergeant shouted to
him: Hold yer row, yer cowardly
skut; there's a mon over there who's
lost his head. and he hasn't said q
word"
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
Breaking Up the Party.

rige, did your" asked the girl. she
got 1t after you came away. Awfully
smart cat. She would go out In the
barn, Kill a nice gray rat and b: Ing
1t in and lay 1t at Aunt Mats feet.
Then Aunt Mat would smile at her
and pet her and say: Nice Kitty"
We'll, one afternoon Aunt Mat was
having pink tea with lot OF friends
rige went out In the yard. killed a
nice little snake. brought It in and
aid It at the feet Of Miss Molly Cur
y. Then sat back and waited to be
smiled at and pettcd.
MY goodness. You never heard
such yelling. IL broke up the part-."
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

The severe wind of Monday after
noon blew the stork in the vicinity
cf Mountain City and the Ciconian
bird left a little daughter at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ]. Leahy.
The city clerk will keep the young
lady. Everyone who enters the city
hall is presented with cigar;
fine ones, too-Dry Climates.
The Won Sisters, who played at
the Dreamland theatre last week left
Monday morning for Boulder to fill
a weeks engagement. The young
ladies made hit here with the
theatergoers in their singing, dane
ing and fencing stunt and Manager
Trattner expects to have them again
in the near future.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

Arthur George Maltby Pugh, who
resides with his mother on Nevada
street, was on his high horse again
this week. He was threatening wo-
men residing in that neighborhood
and fear was felt that he might do
bodily harm. His actions were re-
ported to Marshal Launder who went
up to the house with the intention
Of taking young Pugh in charge.
When he reached the house Pugh
had concealed himself in the garret
and through small opening in the
side Of the house threatened to shoot
anyone who came within range. Mon
day morning Pugh and his mother
walked to the Forks OF the Creek to
escape arrest, arriving there at about
$3.50. They will probably return to
Central as Mrs. Pugh owns some
property here and when they do
Arthur George will be taken down a
peg or two.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
His Professional Way.

The new waitress sldled UP to q
dapper young man at the breakfast
table. who, after glancing at the bill
opened his mouth, and noise issued
forth that sounded like the ripping
OF Of all the cogs on one Of the
wheels in the power house. The new
waitress made her escape to the kitch
en-. Fellow out there insulted me, II
she said.
The head waiter looked at him
I'll get IT," he said. That's Just the
train caller ordering his breakfast"
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
What Counts In q Story.

As heard famous raconteur tell.
ing q story l had heard In one form
or another for many years l could not
but recall the statement Of some one
to the effect that there are but Ave
stories extant and that all we have
are merely variations from the orig.
inal five.
As Gen. Taylor. who IL something OF
a story.teller himself. puts It: "The
story doesn't amount to anything. It's
the edition that counts"
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
n.4 :.
Al the ODera.

you see some queer things at the
opera now and then." the operagoer re-
marked. Now. last night. for in
stance. at Samson and Delilah.' You
know they cut on Samson's hair and
dress him in rags and let little pau
per child as poorly dressed as re
bring him on the stage and pull the
house down. Well, then that little
pauper child puts her arms around
Samson's neck to comfort him when
they have finished giving him the
merry ha. ha! diamond ring about
as big as birds egg is blazing on her
little finger."-New York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
Dog Rescued Another In Distress.

An instance Of dogs devotion Is
reported by NJ. X. Gleason OF War.
rem, Pa. Mr.. Gleason and others
noted a big shepherd dog on the
railroad bridge over the Allegheny
barking frantically. The animal ran
to them and then back to one OF the
center piers, where It stopped and
looked down.
Finally the men secured a ladder
and going out on the bridge clambered
down and found fox terrier dog that
had fallen there. When the little dog
was rescued the Joy Of the shepherd
was unbounded and II manifested its
gratitude by jumping up on the men
and licking their hands.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
Censorina the Mail.

1T is strange there is no mail for
me-" remarked Mrs. Instyle. Yes.
dear. quite strange" acquiesced Mr..
Instyle.
Then. Rs she stepped into the other
room. he chucked three fashion maga-
zines. fcIr patterns. a skirt catalogue,
cloak catalogue, a jewelry catalogue
and a letter from THE Royal Lady
Tailors" into the fire.
1.-TWO hundred dollars saved!" he
chuckled, and became SO well pleased
with himself that he set aside one
tenth the amount for cigars.-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
The Decorations,

The housekeeping bride was partic-
nlar to keep flower or two in a vase
on the dining-room table. One after.
noon she came in late and started
to arrange some roses when her col.
ored maid exclaimed:
"Oh, you got some, did you? was
afraid you'd forget, seeing It was so
late. and knowed we had to have
something green; 80 just fixed IT.
The bride went into the dining.
room. In the center Of the mahogany
table stood one OF her handsomest
vases full Of romaine salad leaves.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
Sardou's Quip.

"Victorien Sardou hated shams," said
a New York theatrical manager "If
you tried to impose on him, he would
call you down.
AT the Ambigu during n rehearsal
he said he doubted an actors state
mcnt that he had given 40 hours OF
study to his lines.
You doubt me?' said the actor.
hotly. I assure you, Mons. Sardou, l
have never lied but twice In my life.'
''Sardou smiled dryly.
Then this makes thrice, chr said
he"
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

Roy Willett, the crack pitcher who
has played ball in Central with out
side teams numerous times and who
for the past three years twirled for
the School of Mines team, has re-
signed to play with the Portland club
of the Pacific coast and will leave
Golden the early part of March Will
lett holds the reputation of being the
best amateur pitcher in the state.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

Mrs. Frances C. Mayhew went to
Golden this week to attend commit
tee meeting of the Normal Institute
of the 4th district. The time was
devoted to planning the course of
study of the institute and the cleo
tion of instructors. Prof. Wiedman,
of this city, was among the instruct
Org chosen. The institute will meet
in Golden on the Goth of June.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

James Collins, father of George
Collins, commissioner of supplies of
Denver, was last week appointed by
Justice c. j. Gavin deputy constable
to succeed Marx Goodman. resigned.
this city, are being well taken care
of by the city administration in Den
yer. The elder Collins will make an
efficient constable, having served fou
years as undersheriff of this county.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11
ABOUT THE CITY

When visiting Denver stop at the new
Hotel Alamo, corner 18th and Market
streets. Strictly modern, with elevator
service. Public and private baths. Rates
$1.0O per day and up.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

Captain and Mrs. S. ]. Wilson, and
son. and Miss Taylor, supply, arrived
IN the city last night from Central
City, Colo. They are all active work
ers in the Salvation Army, and inten
to establish a permanent army post
in this city. They come highly rec
ommended by the mayor and bushes
men of Fort Collins and Central City.
They will open services tomorrow
night at the corner Of Douglas avenue
and Sixth street and expect to hold
services every evening. Captain Will
son hopes to get hall in the near
future, where he can conduct his
meetings.-Las Vegas, N. NJ, Optic.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

The wind was something frightful
Monday afternoon and evening and
considerable damage was done
throughout the county. The shaft
house on the St. Louis Gunnell on
Gunnell hill was blown down, some
of the boards striking the Alsdorf
house on Eureka street. A big
window in the Fullerton property on
Gregory street was broken and a
large patch of shingles was blown
from the roof Of the Henley house.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

Don't ruin your eyes reading by a
coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Let
US point out the difference to you.
THE GILPIN L. H. & P. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

For fresh fruits try Hawley,s.
Finest hams and bacon in the mar
ket at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

You will not find more complete
line of groceries in the country than the
Hawley Mdse. company carries.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

FOR SALE. Scholarship in the In
ternational Correspondence schools. For
Jurther particulars apply at this office.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

Secondhand STEEL mining tools
at Anderson's Furniture Store.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-11

Everything that first-class gro-
Gerry keeps can be found at Kawley's.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-16
Base Ball Tournament.

Pembina will have base ball tourna.
ment for two days, next Monday and
Tuesday that will be worth attending.
Six clubs are scheduled, and there will
be no backing out either. They are
Midland, Drayton, Neche, Emerson, St..
Vincent and Pembina teams. and the
contests will be hot ones.
The first game is called for 2:3O o'clock
on Monday afternoon, and from that
time on the games will be played in
turn. The band will be in attendance
during the two days.
While the hotels VIII be amply able to
accommodate the visitors, those wishing
to prepare picnic baskets will find
beautiful groves where they tan enjoy
their own luncheon. And during inter-
missions idle hours can be spent pleas
antly along the banks Of the Red and
Pembina rivers fishing and boating.
You are all invited to come. and we
expect you all
Over three hundred dollars will be
distributed ia prizes whiah is sure to
bring on strozg competition
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-16
ChronOtype Sold

Editor Rex Lampman announces IN
the last Chronotype that he has sold
that paper to Mr.. Albert Z. Code of the
Morris Herald and that the. paper will
hereafter be under the management of
Homer Fadden, who is former Bath
gate boy who has been working sor Mr..
Code at Morris. Mr.. Lampman has left
Neche and gone to Minneapolis where
he takes reporters position on the
Minneapolis journal.
The Pioneer Express has the best
of wishes for the success Of both the out
going and incoming publishers and
editors. Mr.. Lampman is a Young man
of decided talent in many ways In the
new and more extensive field he is likely
to find roozn for his best endeavor anc
we hope that he may be successful in find
ing and filling his niche. In his "obitu
airy" he very sensibly omits any specia
reference to the friction that has bee,
prevalent between the paper and tn
townspeople for some time. That tn,
new men may make the paper, as it ough
to be, representative of the town, tn
whole town and nothing but the town, l
our hope both for the sake of the tow
and the publishers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-16
Ditch BIun4ers.
Editors: Plonee-r Express.

Editors. Pionee-s Express.
Your recent editorial paragraph in ref
srence teditching was read with interest.
It was timely and good. We need the
bitches and at such time as this we
realize that we need them badly. But
there is. smother questions equally vital
IF the blind lead the blind they both
shall fall in theditch" says the scripture,
but if the ditch is also blind there Is a,
further catastrophe. Around Bowesmsnt
hundreds of acres bave been flooded by
"blind" bitches. The o,atlet of one, is
too small another was commenced at its
source and left half finished. Recent
rains have filled the ditshes and many
acres of grain are ruined.
The owners of the flooded lands have
paid hundreds of dollazs into the county
treasury and either through the balndel
Of the contractors or the Drainage Board
on both, they are meeting with Loss in.
stead of help The Contractors have re
sieved their pay and the taxpayers have
flooded lands. In all probability tn
county viii have Law suit for damages
to defend-and who is to blame?
K DitcA,ng is O. K when properly Per
formed, but thus far in Pembina count!
we have series Of expensive blunders
Whe. men are taxed S40O, and over,
quarter section they may reasonably OK
pect some remuneration. What can b.
done to protect the farmer who pay
ditch taxes? Why should John Hal
crow, j. G. Moore and others pay t
have their lands flooded and their crop
ruined? Correspondent.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-16
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,
200 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 lnVltations
to subscribe, they will not be continued
except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best ad-
vestising medium in the county, having
a more general circulation than any
other Paper. Card of rates sent on ap-
plication.
Entered at the pos+office at Pembina as
second class mail matter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-16
Social Corner.

oOCldl OOTncTe
Chas. Full attended a retailers con-
vention at Williston this week.
Miss leila Switzer left Wednesday for
short visit with Drayton friends.
Wilbur McCauley of toilette was a
visitor in town for couple of days this
week.
Dawson McCaffery after a ten days
vacation returned to his work in Portal
on Sunday.
On Tuesday Mrs. F. G. Warner and
Mrs. e. Fyerherm left for Grand Forks
on business trip.
Miss Florence McDougall was expect
ed home Wednesday from her school
near Willow City.
On Friday evening of last week large
number of young people enjoyed social
dance in the city hall.
Ben Often and sister Annie autoed
over from Neche Saturday and were
guests at the Wardwell home.
Mrs. Beatrice Whitmyer of Williston,
was an arrival on Monday for visit
with her mother Mrs. 1. A. Burley.
Miss Gladys Harris left Wednesday
morning for three months visit with
the Strain family in Great Falls, Mont.
Mrs. VIM. Dryer and small daughter
Margaret of Bowesmont are visiting rel
atives in the city while Mr.. Dryer is in
Montana.
Miss Elda Harvey is taking her sum-
mer vacation. She is attending the
National G. E. convention at St. Paul
and visiting at other points.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Wardwell left yes
terday morning for Walhalla to attend
the Old Settlers meeting and the annu-
al meeting of the editors of the It'll dis
trict,
Miss Edith Anderson of Portage la
Prairie, who has made many friends
during her stay here with her school
friend Miss Venessa Full leaves this
evening for her home.
Miss Edna Chisholm of Langdon who
has been visiting relatives here for a
week ia expected to return home this
evening. She will be accompanied by
Miss Kate Kneesbaw, who will spend
some time in Langdon.
About 40 of the friends of Miss Chris.
tine Crimson gathered at her home for a
farewell party. Before leaving the guests
presented Miss Crimson with handsome
silver piece. She left for her new home
at White Earth, Ward County on We'd
nesday where she has recently proven up
on claim. Many friends extend good
wishes.
Mrs. T. r. Shaw and Mrs. Kabernagle
held reception at the home of the for
mer, last Saturday afternoon, in honor
of Mrs. Bogl Eyford. The bride was
beautifully gowned in white marveleux
silk with chiffon applique garnishment.
The hostesses wore beautiful empire
gowns Of white mousseline and faEn co.
liam. The home was ta,tefully deeorat-
ed with pink roses and ferns, which
were in great abundance throughout the
rooms. The brides table was very dain-
ty, with it's decorations of BRIDES yUses
and lace cepterpiece. Mrs. G. B. Har-
ris assisted the hostesses in the drawing
room while Mrs F. n. Feldman, Miss
Eyford and Miss Camphell assisted i'm
the ICES.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-16
Life 100000 Years A<o.

Scientists have found in a cave lee
Switzerland, bones of men, who lived
LOU, OOO years ago, when life was in COR
slant danger from wild beasts. Today
the danger as shown by A. w. Brown OF
Alexander Me. is largely from deadly
disease. IF it had not been for DR.
Kings New Discovery, which cured me, ]
could not have lived" he writes, ,.suffer.
ing as did from a severe lung trouble
and stubborn cough" To cure Sore
Lungs, Colds, obstinate coughs and pre-
vent Pneumonia, it is the best medicine
on earth, SOC and S1.O0 Guaranteed
by all Dealers. Trial bottle free.