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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

H. 4. Spiller was operated on last
week for hernia and is still in the hospi-
tai at Grafton where the operation was
performed. He is doing we'll we UNDER
stand.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

! Mrs. Miller, mother of Mrs. Forster.
formerly of this city, now of Harvey, N.
p. where Prof. Forster is priacipal of
the city schools is visiting at the home
of the Cavileers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

John F. Gill got his hunting permit
this week and tits numbered 49,. The
ducks andschicks won't be much afraid
of that permit. You can get your blank
applications at your nearest bank. Ap-
plicstions must be on printed blanks.
Register 0ilf's personal cription calls
Tor chair III brown except six gray
ones. 3 sss
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

We learn that DR.. Falcon formerly of
this city, now Of Saskatoon was threat
ened with typhoid fever but has recov-
cred sufficiently to be back at his Office.
The children also had the measles but
are all better now.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

Mr.. Martineau brought in sheaf of
nice wheat for Mr.. Andrus' Minnesota
state fair display. Now let some of the
rest do the same. There is lot of fine
wheat in the country this year. Let
other people see something of what
Pembina county can raise,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

A sudden drop in the wheat according
to the market report last week, was real
~ the change of quotations from the old
te the new crop. The new wheat has
been staying close to the dollar mark in
Minneapolis all this week.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

Mrs J. E. Ashley entertained at a
most delightful 5 o'clock tea last Fri
day, in honor of Mrs. McKinnon of Mel
rose, MINI, About sixteen ladies were
present.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

County commissioners meet on TIES
day uext. 1t will probably be a short
session owing to harvest.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

Barley, 43 Oats q, Flax 1.27
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

Mrs. Charles Cavlleer is visiting
friends at Winnipeg.
George Leib:nger has succeeded Gillis
Leifur as collector for the N. P.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

Miss kittie johnson of Groton, S. d. q
former teacher here, is visiting friends
in the city.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-08-13

Visitors to the Hallock fair last Satur-
day report some fine races though the
track was heavy.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
RETOLUTIONIST TRAITOR
Head Of Fighting Russian Socialists
Declared q Police Spy.

Paris Jan. I5-The central committee Of the
Russian Socialist Revolutionary party. which is
holding a meeting here. announces that after a
full inquiry Azef the head Of the fighting organi-
zation the party has been convicted Of being
paid agent of the secret police.
The committee says that for years Azef has
been the life and soul OF the active propaganda
taking the leading part IN organizing ths bomb
outrages against Won PIehve the Russian Minister
OF the Interior. and the Grand Duke Sergius. both
of whom were killed. and IN the plot which resulted
in the assassination OF General Bogdanovitch vice
governor OF province.
1t is understood that Azef received a salary Of
$500 from the secret police. according to the
committee, and authority take part in all plots
except those against Emperor Nicholas or Premier
Stolypn. which he undertook smother at their
inception
The committee says that II was n. Bakai the
ex-Chef OF Police OF Warsaw, who first suspected
Azef and denounced him. but that Azef was held
IN such esteem by all branches or the organization
that the accusations received with indigna-
tion and inquiry was ordered by the central
committee to vindicate his honor Instead II served
to convict Azef.
The members OF the party greatly distressed
at the turn affairs have taken. say it will serve
10 propagate the absurd popular belief that the
party is only imitation of the Russian secret
police. Azef Is in hiding.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
CHAUFFEURS' JOBS, $40
POLICE RAID OFFICES.
Confscdte Al Property There after
Finding alleged Suspicious Papers.

Detectives Carette and Murphy, Of ths Ten
derioin detective bureau. raided an office in the
building at No. S38 Sixth avenue yesterday ar
ternoon and, although no arrests were MADE
they confscated typewriters. office furniture
and printed matter. all OF which. the police de-
clare were used in a scheme TO swindle men
wishing 10 get work as chaufeurs
A man who said he was Isdor Baron. OF No.
32T East 9th street, made the complaint Ihe
detectives found the main door OF the ofhces
locked On this was painted international
Auto Cab Company" After gaining entrance
investigation OF the printed matter led the oe-
tectives to seize everything in sisht- Ihe SUM
was taken to Police Headquarters and haif
dozen detectives were put 10 WORK On Ine SNS0'
Arrests are looked for.
The police say that the man who reported MS
case had gone to the place in response to
nrinted advertisement which told about chaut-
feurs being wanted. He received an applica-
ton blank and was told that the work was dl-
vided into three classes-Class A, composed OF
exrert chauffeurs salary $50 weekly; class b.
chauffeurs not so expert, salary SIS weekly
and class c. the ordinary chauffeur. VINO might
expect SIG weekly. The company retained tne
light 70 say what class a man wanting 1oo
should enter.
He was told ne might go 70 work soon' ou'
that he would be required TO leave deposit u
$40 for the Job The police say that hve nun
dred men made applications for work. and that
tbev have reason to believe these five hunoreo
maid SO deposit Lieutenant Funston asserts
that tb,s company" worked hand in glove with
a tailoring concern. called by the pohce ING
United Tailoring Company
Prospective chaureurs had. Of course. to wear
the livery Of the company. this being pc
culiar colored cloth. or peculiar design. THESE
..,,n,forrns'' were scheduled TO cost the vearer
s31 Lieutenant Funston adds the papers and
memorandum in the possession OF the police
indicate these facts
At the address in 57th street the detectives
found a young woman in charge. who described
herself as Adele Remington. eighteen years Old
of No $50 Eighth avenue. This is one OF the
places. and she said she received all
the money presented by prospective chaufreurs.
She said she had turned over 800 TO the officers
OF the concern. She was not taken into Gus
tody. She said the receipts OF the tailoring
shop were only $780, declaring the two places
had been working only two days.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
oRUToH IS CRIPPLED NEGRo's CLUB.
Professional Beggar Viciously Resists Arrest
Sympathetic Women.

Striking at his captOrs with his crutch and biting
them viciously. John w. Davis. one-legged negro,
Was arrested at 33d street and Madison avenue YES
terday for soliciting aims. a crowd OF women
gathered and protested against ths brutality o.
Detectives Brehne and Shsehan, one OF whom, w.
suffering from bad wound In the hand and the
other from a wound in the leg received from the
negro's teeth.
The police say that Davis is an old offender and
has been known To attack pedestrians when they
refused tc give him aims The two detectives WAR
assigned investigate conditions following nu1uer
GUS complaints received by Commissioner Bfpx
ham against annoyance by professional bezgars In
the district near the Waldorf Astoria
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
SAY YOUTHS ARE RIVER PIRATES
Police Trail Band to Shanty and Capture AL
legged Copper Thieves.

Sergeant Detcher and Patrolmen aavstuL r.
kunz. OF the harbor police, arrested thrss yo,,ns
last evening ss river pirates and locked tb,Tn nm
charges Of petty larceny The arres1a xvsrs
made IN a shanty near Second avenue and 1ssth
street after they had been traied from a ho..
that had been stripped OF copper sheattns nnosr
the Wills avenue bridge.
officials OF the New York New Haven n Hart
ford Railroad have complained that river nJrst..
stealing copper from their Harlem Riysr
floats, and the police say that others have corn
planned OF the activities of the so-callsd pirstes
Last night the three members of the harbor po,ee
concealed themselves the Willis avenue
bridge ard they assert they discovered the tbrss
youths in the act OF ripping copper from A boat
under the bridge.
ot No 249 East 12sth street; Fred. Meyer OF No
AS East 122d street. and John Dunnirg Of No ,1s
East izsth street. Jacobson also charged with
carrying concealed weapons.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
OPPOSE HERRICK FOR CABINET.
Friends of Conservation Movement Protest to
Mr. Taft
From The Tribune Bureau.

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. Jan. 15.-The Cabinet gossip from
Augusta TO the effect that the President t-elect is
seriously considering II he has determined
upon. Ex-Governor Myron I. Herrck of Ohio for
Secretary of the Treasury has raised q storm Of
protests from Of those interested IN the con-
serva1on Of natural resources movement which was
instituted by the President with the conference of
Governors q year ago Persons interested in this
movement say that Mr. HerTictL has been actively
engaged obtaining the control OF water rights
for some Of the large concerns referred In the
Presidents veto message to-day, and that II would
be q serious blow 70 the conservation movement to
have the ex-Goyernor occupying g seat the Cabi.
table
OF course. nothing IS known here Of what MI
TaIt thinks Of the representations made to him
u this subject. II IS generally believed that he
wishes TO appoint member u the Cabinet from
Ohio, and il is thought possible that he VIII not
regard the objections OF great weight although
he is known 20 be in sympathy with the conserva-
lion views of the President.
While not prepared 10 make public the de- ais OF
their assertions the conservation people insist
Mr. Herrick has not only obtained water rights for
certain large special interests but has captured
few on his own account
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
CATANI4NS SEE VISION.
Report 4pparition Of st. agatha on
MOunt EtRd.

CatanIa, Jan. i6.-For two days the populace of
Catanis has been in state OF great excitement
report that spparition OF ST. Agatha, the
protector OF the town, had been seen on the summit
OF Mount Etna. Those who say they the
spectre declare that the vision seemed TO them
like an angelic dream" St. Agatha being en-
veloped in thin vaporous clouds, through which
shone rays of dazzling light, while her right hand
was extended though in a sign OF benediction
and protection over Catania. Because OF these
reports the belief has spread among the simple
folk that Catania saved from the earthquake
through the intercession OF st. Agatha
Groups of persons assemble in the square or on
the roofs OF houses gazing at Mount Etna waiting
for the vision to reappear. Many Of them say
that when the smoke from the volcano was densest
and the sun was shining strong the glittering
snow they st. Agatha fall upon her knees
The credulous OF hearing these tales kneel In
prayer and beat their breasts penance for their
sins
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
MR.. HOPKINs's FRIENDS WORRIED.
Fear Governor Deneen May Be Elected to
Succeed Him in the Senate
from The Tribune Bureau I

Washington. Jan. 15-The friends OF Senator
Hopkins, of Illinois, are considerably concerned
news received here to-day from Springfield
which Is taken TO indicate that Mr.. Hopkfns's re-
election is a matter OF grave doubt. Mr.. Hopkins
left Washington for Springfield Immediately after
receiving the information, but those familiar with
the situation there believe he ul arrive too late
to mend his political fences. They say the indca-
tions point 10 the election OF Governor Deneeu 10
the Senate thus paving the way for the succession
to the governorship OF Lieutenant Governor Osies-
by who is understood to stand high in the council !,
Of the Lormer faction which they believe to b.
in control OF the situation.
Senator Hopkins recently expressed the op,nIo,
that the oregon Legislature would be warranted
in ignoring the mandate of the primaries and re-
eiectlng senator ulton and this is being used in
Illinois against Mr.. Hopkins. who was nomIns ~ ted
at the primaries and assumed that having won
Sured
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
DENIAL BY GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
Not in ANY Water Power Trust, Says Mr..
Parsons
fBy Telegraph 80 The Tribune

BY IFItETaph
Schenectady. y. Y. Jan b.-Hnsdil Parsons,
fourth vicepresident OF the General Electric Com
pany made the following statement here tonight In
reply TO reference to alleged waterpower trust
mentioned In the Presidents special message to the
House:
The General Electric Company is no. party to
any trust 10 control water power, IS II 10 any
considerable extent interested IN water power
through ownership thereof. II is interested IN the
development Of water power the latter affords a
market for electrical apparatus OF which its man
ufactureS largely consist. The General Electric
Company has interest with the Westinghouse
company in the ownership or development OF any
water power. I do not know OF single water
power company controlled by the General Electric
Company except the power at Schaghticoke (the
Schenectady Power Company, all OF which power
delivered to the Schenectady plant Of the General
Electro COMPANY
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16

President Castro three times refused 10 sub
nit the claims OF the United States government
to arbitration. the last time in March, 1905. He
took the attitude that they matters which
concerned Venezuela only and were under the
Jurisdiction OF Venezuelan courts only and that
If the Venezuelan courts decided against the
United States there nothing TO arbitrate.
The supreme tribunal OF Venezuela. which
obeyed his orders implicitly. decided all the
cases in Castrs's favor, sustaining his charges
in the asphalt case. for example. that the com
pany had encouraged and aided the Matos revo-
luton. When the five claims were each sub
mitted to Castro separately and he delivered his
ultimatum that there nothing to aroitrste
in any OF them the United States decided that
the severance Of diplomatic relations was only
q matter OF time This followed in June.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
NEW SITE FOR MESSINA.
Rebuilding To Be Done Mile from
ancient City.

that conditions becoming more settled. no
ticeable everywhere Many persons who left the
city Immediately after the earthquake return
ing TO start life anew. encouraged by the unanim-
Hy OF the nation in deciding that Messlna shall
rise again.
Plans being made for the building OF new
town to be situated field mile distant from
the ancient railway station This was adopted 70
stem the of reconstruction. for II the clear
ing OF the site and the ruins the ancient city
undertaken first more than year would be
required. Prizes have been offered for the best
plans for reconstruction with building material
which offers the greatest guarantee OF safety.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16

McCumber Bill Ordered Favorably Reported
to Senate

Washington Jan. lS.-The Senate COMMITTEES on
Agriculture to-day authorized a favorable report
the McCumber bill providing for the inspection
and grading Of grain Under this bill national in
roulture is authorized to fix Definite grades In ad-
dition TO the laboratories Baltimore New Or
leans, New York. ST. Louis. Duluth and Minneapo-
lis grain inspection offices ars established Port
land. Me-: Boston. Philadelphia, Chicago Superior
Wis: Kansas City. Seattle. Tacoma ana San Fran
cisco.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16

Malta. Jan. I5-This evening Rear Admiral Pot
ter. Captain Beatty. OF the Wisconsin. and Cap
tain Hutchins. OF the Kearsarss. LdsCtenant Com
manders Vo8elgesang and Twinins Consul am
Mrs Gale and fifty other guests we're entertainer
at dinner by the Duke and Duchess Of Con1augnt
The duke toasted King Edward. President Roose-
welt. the United States navy and Admiral Pot'sL
After the dinner the party attended a gala per
forrnance at the opera. the American officers snaI-
ing boxes with the Duke and Duchess OF con
naught Admiral Curzon-HOwe. the conlrnander u
chief Of the British Mediterraro feet, and Otne'
British officers. The British sailors entertalneo
the American tackies tonight at the cantesn. anu
the warrant officers feasted their American e0n-
freres at the gymnasium
Valparaiso. Jan I5.-The first division OF uns
American Pacific squadron steamed into TINS pO-'
at 1890 O'Clock this morning. Salutes were "a
changed with the land battery, after WHICH wv
cruisers came TO anchor.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
AMERICAN SAILOR STABBED AT MOE
Ressnts Treatment by Rufians in Saloon ""
Badly Hurt.

Nice. Jan l5.-Rurt r. Lindsay. saior a
United States batteship Minnesota. Vnh7 s-.-,
wine shop to-day was stabbed. He had e'"s e.-.,A-
Villafranche and vas taking drink N INC r,--
lshrnent when band % rufians peste'eu
to buy them liquid refreshments LosinS = ,rs
tience. Lindsay hh the most persistent sfn
men, and the others fell upon him ana 60 ,bs
in the back Lindsay managed 70 get GU. 40
wine shop and found two of his coInfaue9, .sat
helped him 10 a hospital. where it was found '-'
his wound was not serious
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
IN RUINS IS DAYS.
Child Taken AEue from Debris in
Reggie.

Reggie. Jan. ia child OF hve years was
taken from the ruins of & building here yester-
day. entirely uninjured. having lain beneath the
debris for eighteen days. An officer In passing
heard the low moaning Of the child and imme
diateIy began a search, delving in the direction
from which the cries came. As he worked a
wall fell and he seriously injured, but even
this did not deter him and he continued his
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16

Auburn. N. Y Jan. 15.-Miss Martha Volkman
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Yolkman, of this
city. 1t was learned to-day among the victims
of the Msssina earthquake Miss Volkman was
visiting her uncle, vincenzo Foti. a wealthy oil
and olive dealer. Mail advces received to-day from
Miss stella Fo-. az Zurich Switzerland. announced
that she The only member of the family to be
saved
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
FLEET IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
THE Times's" Malta Correspondent aA''
VesseIs and Men Look Better.

London. Jan. 1s-'The Times's" Malta eoI,s r,.
spondent, who saw the United States 49, -,
feet before its departure from Hampton .on.
and again several months later az seatiIe' - -
ments on its excellent condition. Judging "a
the appearance OF the battleshIps Wisconsn -
Kearsarge and also OF their crews. Nnil, NI-,,1
says, since their shore leave has been cui'' -,
will return home IN much better snaps -
seemed likely when they were compieuns s,.ez,
triumphaI but enervating tour ot me
Coast
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
FRENCH CABLE COMPANY HOPEFUL

Paris. Jan. 1.-THE French Gable Company, II is
understood. is ready TO accept the conditions OF
Senior Jose de J. Paul, the Venezuelan special
envoy, to the extent OF constructing a through
cable between La Guayra and Martinique, revis-
ing the tariff and abandoning the coast cable for
a just compensation The company expects the
Venezuelan government to nullify the fine Of
S5000.OO0. The company is hopeful OF early set
tement OF its Venezuelan difficulties
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
Red CROSS FUND ssoo.0Oo

Washington. Jan 15-For the relief Of ..ls .,,r,l
Ian earthquake sufferers the American ~ en-
Red Cross. through its state branches -, con-
ether sources has collected SsVVuN lo1"'
trtbutions amounted 10 S220UO
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
s1s.5ooooo FOR WINNIPEG TRACTION

Winnipeg. Man, Jan. E--Maekenz.s - o.
owners OF the Canadian Northern Eal-"~S ~ptsd
many municipal franchises in NInnlpss' a0sr
As.5OoooN to-day for their streetcar sS,.s ths
plant and gas and electric light WORKS " A. u5s
city Of Winnipeg wants to buy II the y - ,ga
satisfactory the city VIII let contracts TOT .sg-
power plant at once The car frNnchS.
enteen years TO run. II earned Ss0oWO -- az. -----
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
WELCOMED By FRENCH.
american BdttleShips at MGrseillsg
Malta and Valparaiso.

MarseiIles. Jan. 15.-Ths battIeships Georgia and
Nebraska arrived here to-day from Port Said
They were greeted by large crowds which had as
sembled on the waterfront The crowds chssred
and waved fags, while dozen yachts surrOundsi
the warships-
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
MARSHAL FOR WESTERN NEW YORK

Washington. Jan. i5.-The President sc TO the
Senate to-day the nomination Of William Comp
ton to be United States Marshal for the Western
District of New York
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
cELTlc's STORES FoR RELIEF.

Naples. Jan b-Rear Admiral Sperry has issued
orders TO Pay Inspector Samuel McGioWan to take
charge OF the United States refrigerator ship Celtic
when she arrives here and distribute the on
board 10 the earthquake refugees Of Naples and
els
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
LOSS OF UMBRELLA WORRIES mAyoe

Mayor Mcclellan telegraphed from Princs.o, =, -.
night the Pennsylvania Railroad ofacials in Iar
sey City that on Monday, while travelling from,
Princeton he left lost his umbrella on ths .rst,
His name Is on the umbrella, which. the messas.
said the Mayor prized highly
New-York tribune., 1909-01-16
CONCERT AIDS QUAKE SUFFERERS

Sufferers from the Italian earthquake Will be
benefited TO tho extent of 81. .ao through special
concert given at the Hotel St Regis last night
by Mime. Lima Cavalieri and other singers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-19

decision fraught FIELD.
with tremendous consequences to
themselves. to George Washington and
to America. For the mission with
which they were intrusting the lad
from the l.appahannock was exactly
that best calculated to develop In him
the sterling qualities Of self control.
energy. pluck and determination and to
tit him for the great task OF his life.
the conduct Of an epoch making war
Waged in field and forest. on steep
mountain side and by swiftly flowing
stream. In the widest section Of Vir-
ginla-then but British colony-lay
vast holdings which Lord Fairfax had
decided to sell. They had never been
surveyed. and 1t was to plat them out
that George Washington had been
chosen
Truly formidable undertaking to
traverse the almost pathless wilder
ness, to explore n region In which the
redskin lurkcd and to do this ut n time
! Of year when nature was In her an
gricst mood. 4 man. and much more
boy. might well have faltered. But
George Washington was no ordinary
boy. Physically he was well developed
| for his age Though little more than
midway through his teens he was al
ready famed as the finest rider In n
section that was celt tbrated for It's
horsemcn At fencing, running. jump
Ing, he could worst any lad Of his years,
and mentally he was. as William
Fairfax had suggested. exceptionally
equipped.
| Consequently IT l. easier to imagine
| than describe the eiatiun he felt when