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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
PANIC ENDS SHAM BATTLE
Launch Loaded With Fireworks at
Big Stone Explodes.

O~rtonville, Mimi, July IA sham
battle on Lake Big Stone. which was
to be the browning feature of the
Fourt of July celebration here, was
brought to a termination more realis-
tic than dreamed of at night, when
the fireworks on the launch Alpha
caught fire and exploded. Firebrands
fell all over the boat and upon other
pleasure craft which were moored
near by. and for a few moments a
panic and loss of life seemed newt.
able.
Engineer Albert Nelson, of the AL
pha, who vas loaded down with silver
coin. the partia; proceeds of the days
traffic on the lake, was forced to jump
into The water to save himselI from
fatal burns, and, weighted down by
the money in his pockets, would have
drowned but for rescuers who were
near at hand.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
Measure Was Acted Upon at a Late
Hour, the Vote Being Forty
Five to Thirty-Four
Only one DEMOCRAT IN FAVOR
Eleven Republicans Record Votes
Against PropOsition-Real Sur.
prise On Tobacco.

Washington, July S.-The tariff
bill passed the senate just after IL
o'clock tonight by a vote of 43 to
"a.
Republicans voting in the negative
We're: B~everidge, Indiana; Bristow,
Kansas; Brown and Burkett, Nebras-
ka; Clapp, Minnesota; Crawford,
South Dakota; Cummins, Iowa; Dol
liver, Iowa; LaFollette, Wisconsin;
Nelson, Minnesota.
McEnery of Louisiana was the
only democrat recorded in the at
firmative.
AS it passed the senate the bill
contains almost 400 paragraphs. The
senate made $40 amendments to the
house provision, many Of which were
added today. The enrolling clerks
say that they will probably not be
able to complete their labors before
late tomorrow. SO it may not be pre-
scented to the house before Saturday.
The senate sat today from 10
o'clock in the morning until late to-
night, stopping neither for luncheon
o dinner. In the main the day vas
devoted to actions upon amendments.
The most interesting occurrence
of the sitting were the adoption of
amendments by Senator Bradley of
Kentucky, and Senator Curtis, Of
Kansas, the former eXempting tobac-
co lin the hand from the internal
revenue tax of six cents a pound, and
the latter placing a co~untervailing
duty on crude petroleum shipped
from countries which impose duty
on oil importations from the United
States. The action on tobacco was
a real surprise. The senate has fire.
Quently refused to emove the tax.
A. large number Of minor amend
ments were added by the finance
committee, but most Of the changes
suggested by other senators were
laid on the table.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
GOV. BURKE HEADS CONGRESS.
N. D. Executive Elected President at
Big Navigation Meet.

Yankton. S. D., July S.-After a
spectacular and sensational contest
Governor Burke of North Dakota, to-
day was elected president of the Mis-
souri, River Navigation congress over
Edgar c. Ellis of Kansas City, Mo-.
The friends of the Missourian fought
every inch of the way and did not
give up until a division of the house
showed almost two to one against
them. Omaha vas voted as the next
place of the convention, which will
be held in December in connection
with the National Corn exposition.
Vice Presidents Of the congress
were elected as follows:
North DAkota-General E. A. Will
liams, Bismarck.
South Dakota-C. E. Deland,
Pierre.
1owa-Judge J.. L. Kennedy.
MOntana-Jerry E. Sullivan, Fort
Benton.
Nebraska-F. D. Wead, Omaha.
Kansas-F. P. Childs, Kansas
City.
Missouri-Judge w. K. James, St.
Joseph.
The resolutions adopted by the
convention favor the issuance OF
bonds that the Missouri river may be
permanently converted into a chan
lei OF commerce, work to commence
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
OFFICIALS OWN COAL STOCK.
Commerce Commission
Makes Important Findinq.

Chicago, July Sit was brought
out here today before Interstate
Commerce Commissioners Harland
and Clark, who are conducting an in
quiry into the ownership of coal
lands by railroad officials in Illinois,
that several high officials of the rail
roads are heavily interested in coal
properties.
This information was obtained
from Harold p. Smith, transfer agent
for the American Trust company,
with the aid of stock books. Charles
H.. Pearce, coal operator, testified
that Theodore P. Shonts, president
of the Chicago l. Alton railway, is
the owner OF $4,000 worth of shares
OF the Cardiff Coal company and
bonds Of $4,000 in the same COM
pany.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
MINNEAPOLIS TO GULF LINE.
Captain Sims Says Steamboat Com.
pang Being Organized.

Chicago, July S.-Capt. Thomas P.
Sims, famous Mississippi river man, is
here forming a steamboat to
operate between the Twin Cities and
New Orleans and will be floated with
capital from Minneapolis, st. Paul and
Chicago. He refuses to divulge the
name Of the Minnesota people inter,
eSted.
mississippi river traffic. said Capt.
Sims, sis in a deplorable condition. I
believe the time is ripe for a line of
modern, substantial steamers that will
bring the river trade back to what it
once was. The company will carry
both passengers and freight. equipping
its steamers in palatial style. A wide
campaign for business will be effected
with the view of building up a packet
service that will outstrip existing
lines.
The capital back of the venture will
run into millions, according to Captain
Sims, and the company may extend
the line to Pittsburg via the Ohio riv-
err.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
Nearly 1ripped Himself.

Johnny Payne tells of an American
tourist hailing from the West who
was out sightseeing in London. They
took him aboard the old battleship
Victory, which was Lord Nelson's
flagship in several Of his most ia.
nous naval trtrmphs. An English
sailor escorted the American over the
vessel, ard, coming IT, a raised brass
tablet on the deck, he said, as he rev.
erently removed his hat:
"'Ere, sir, is the spot where Lord
Nelson fell"
"Oh, is it," replied the American
blankly. well, that amt nothin'. I
nearly tripped on the blame thing
myself"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
TONAWANDA CORN DRYING,
A Primitive Custom Still Surviving In
New York State,

There are 500 inhabitants on the
Western New York. Though divided
by clearly defined party lines into
Christians and pagans, they retain
In common many of their ancestors
primitive customs, a very conspicu.
Gus custom being the annual corn
drying.
In the Indians style of expression
the corn drying season opens during
the harvest time and closes just be-
fore the period when the first fall Of
snow is anticipated"
By braiding the husks, which are
not detached from the cobs several
ears of corn are firmly secured in a
cluster. Then near to the houses and
huts the corn clusters are closely
strung on cross poles and the branch
es of trees. Sun and wind do the
rest. When the drying is over the
ears are taken down and stored.
Instead of being ground the corn is
%pulverized by e Of a crude wood
en- mortar and pestle-but in the In
dian tongue both Of these implements
have the same ain Only a suffi-
cient quantity of corn for immediate
use is pulverized at a time, and it is
then sifted through fine sieves. Hon.
my is made of the hard flint corn and
flour of the white squaw corn. The
success of the pulverizing and Sitting
processes depends very much upon
the corn being properly dried.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16

appropriations for a]eronautical works.
The Wrights acknowledge no other
interest than to fulfill the conditions
of their contract as soon as possible,
but without assuming any unneces-
sary risks.
Wilbur is Unmilitary.
Wilbur Wright left for Now York
Monday night in a decidedly unmili-
tary manner He failed to notify the
officers stationed at the aeroplane
shed that he intended to go, nor did
he leave any word as to when he
would be back, or as to what necessi-
tated his departure in the midst of the
Fort Meyer trials. While Orville is
expected back from Dayton today, it
seems hardly likely that there will
be any more flights at Fort Meyer be-
fore next week.
why do the Wrights insist on
building their own motors? That IS
something I cannot understand when
there are so many experts who could
furnish them with a motor that would
not skip or stop while the machine is
in the air." So said one of the signal
corps officers yesterday. He also CON-
mented on Orville Wright's feeling
compelled to travel to Dayton in or
der to get a strip of cloth with which
to repair the wing of the aeroplane.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
To Order Minnesota River SURVEY.

Washington, July S.-Order to pro-
coed with the survey of the Minnesota
river under the authority granted by
congress in the last session. with an
appropriation of $4,000 to pay for it,
will be sem to Major Skunk at st.
Paul before the end of the week. The
papers in the case, including the rec
concentration Of the engineers board
that the survey be made, reached the
desk Of General Marshall, chief Of en-
gineers, today, and his approval was
noted.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
A Newer Idea,

do you always allow the minister
who marries you to kiss you?" asked
the lady with the alimony expression
OF the lady with a half-dozen wedding
rings arranged as bangles on her
bracelet.
Dear me, MOI" smiles the latter
THAT is SO horribly o~ld-fashioned.
my dear. But I always kiss the
Judge who divorces me-"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
THE MARKETS.
Twin Citv Markets..

Minneapolis. July 8.-Wheat-No. 1
hard, $1.27%; No. 1 northern. $1.26%:
No. 2 northern, $1.24%; Sept, $1.O9;
Dec, $1.O9h. Durum No. /, $1.O9.
Oats-No. 3 white. 76Ac. Barley. Coo.
Rye-No. 2, 45Hc. Corn-No. 3, 63Ac.
Flax-No. /, $1.67A.
Duluth. July S.-No. 1 northern,
$1.25%. Sept, $1.1OA.
South st. Paul, July Seattle
Steers. $4.50@$5.5O; cows, $3.50
$4.25. Hogs. $7.5O0$7.55. muttons,
$5.75; limbs, }6.75.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
GLIDDEN TOUR CHANGE.
Sparta, West Salem and Other Wis.,
consin Towns Will See Flying
Cars.

La Crosse, Wis, July 8.-Oficial IN
nouncement hat the Glidden tour
from Kendalls, Wis, to La Crosse has
been changed, has been received by
the La Crosse Automobile club. Nor
walk, Wilton, Sparta and West Salem
will be included. The party is ex-
pected to reach La Crosse on July IS.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
The Only Kind Left.

The guest glanced up and down the
bill of fare without enthusiasm.
"Oh. WELL" he decided finally, you
may bring me a dozen fried oysters"
The colored waiter became all apol.
Ogies.
Abs very sorry, sab, but we's out
oh all shellfsh. 'cectir..ai:s,"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
individual Drinking Guns.

On its through trains one of tb.
eastern railroads has installed q 80;
tary system of supplying water to mas.
sengers. In every car a slot machine
is installed, which supplied paraf6n
drinking cups for one cent apiece. Tho
passenger uses this parafln vessel
and throws it away after use.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
Omaha Trial Postnoned.

Omaha, July 8.-The trial of D. w.
Woods, Fred Torgensen, James Cor
don and Jack Shelton, charged with
the Union Pacific mail robbery here
on May %. was to have begun today.
but was, however, postponed until
Sept. 10.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-07-16
Weston Nearino His Goal.

Reno, New, July 7.-Edward Payson
Weston, pedestrian, passed Derby. 20
miles from this city, yesterday after
noon. He will arrive in Reno, 244
miles from San Francisco, this morn
ing.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31
Probably Lost at Sea

December 9th, 1908: Charles Lockard,
formerly of this city, sailed in the Bril-
fish ship 'Broderick Castle from Port
land bound for Falmouth, England and
the ship was expected to arrive at her
destination about the first of April this
year. Letters addressed to him at that
port were returned to the relatives in
June and since that time they have been
much worried about him. A letter ad
dressed by The Pioneer Express to the
Collector of Customs at Portland, Ore.
asking for information was handed by
that official to the British Consul at that
point, who replied that he regretted tc
state that by his records he found thai
MIR. Lockard had shipped on the "Bro
derrick Castle" and sailed from Portland
on the date mensioned and that the shil
!! had never since been heard from ant
that she had been given up with al
hands on board.
Mr.. Lockard was the son of the lat
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lockard formerly Q
this city, both of whom hsve died durin
the last two years. A sister, Mrs. Her
ry Nolte lives near St. Vincent and tn
rest of the family now reside in Nor
tana.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31

portunity to meet the charming honoree,
who looked very pretty in her gown of
pink crepe. Red and white carnations
and smilax were used in the parlor and
dining room decorations. n dainty buf-
fet luncheon was served, Mesdames Kab-
ernagle and Fairbairn presiding at the
table.
The Spiller home was gaily decorated
in holiday colors on Wednesday evening
in honor of the college bunch. Infor-
malty was the order of the evening and
this party was one of the gayest of the
week. The boys were set to sewing
aprons, jackets, etc., and some most
wonderful creations resulted. Roy CHS
holm did so we'll that he was presented
with the prize, sewing case, that he
might continue until he attained per-
lection. The girls were made to bid
with beans and to guess the identity of
boys wrapped in sheets. Not the small
est part of the entertainment was the
elegant turkey supper served from small
tables. The skill of the hostess in Gull
nary matters and the keen appetites of
the late boarders at the college COM
mons" are both so we'll known that it is
needless to 60 into further details.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31
Baby Camden Dead.

Walhalla Mountaineer: The deep SYM
pathy of the community will again go
out to Mrs w.. j. Camden, this time for
the death of her little son Beverley, who
succumbed to that terrible disease
cerebro-spinal meningitis. Beverly was
born one of twins on March IL last, and
was bright little fellow. About four
weeks ago he had a slight attack of
Group and that was followed by pneu-
mona, but last week he was apparently
we'll and was up as bright as could be
Saturday night he was taken sick with
the above disease and died on Tuesday
night. The funeral was held yesterday
from the church and the remains buried
in the Catholic cemetery al this place
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31
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 adj
vance have the choice of several premium
papers i'll addition.
Sample or marked copies" are sent
as complimentary only, and while we de-
sire them to be considered as invitations
to subscribe, they will not be continued
except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best adj
vestising medium liz the county, having
more general circulation than any
other PAPER. Card of rates sent on APP
plication.
Entered at the pos+office at Penlbina as
second class mail matter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31
From. san Diego.

Editor George Winship is writing some
interesting matter in the Grand Forks
Herald, from San Diego, California
where he and Mrs. Winship are visiting
this winter. In one letter he speaks of
passing through San Jose on his way
and meeting with Messrs. Ryan and
Short, whom he says are doing an ex-
tensive real estate business, and in his
last letter gives this account of our for
mer townsman, L. T.. Booker, which will
be read with interest by many:
IL. e. Booker who, few years ago,
was prominent in North Dakota politi, al
and financial circles, being the first
treasurer of the state. is now a reside mt
of Hollywood, one of the delightful
residential suburbs of Los Angeles. His
family is established in palatial house
on Hollywood avenue, not far from the
beautiful home and ground of Paul de
Longpre, the famous floral artist. Mr..
Booker's many North Dakota friends will
be pleased to know that he has been
remarkably successful in financial way
since coming to this country, and is now
rated in the millionaire class. He has
large land holdings in Mexico. besides
valuable property in Los Angeles, San
Jose, and other California cities. He is
taking life easy now, making no special
effort to increase his worldly goods.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31
Social Corner.

Mrs. Aug Short was hostess at a din
ner party on Wednesday.
The whist club meets with Mr.. and
Mrs. Wick on Tuesday next.
Invitations are out for dinner party
at the residence of John Heneman for
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Wick entertained
the Short and Full families at dinner on
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Remple, of Morden, par
ents of Mrs. Eyford, visited their daugh-
ter on Christmas.
Mrs. q. G. Thompson and her daugh-
ter Verneita left on Wednesday for a
ten days visit to friends in the Twin CT
ties
Miss Emma Wright spent Christmas
at home taking a short vacation from
her work with the Butte Mining Co at
St. Paul.
Alex. Stlnson of Bowesmont was a Wis.
itor at the Gill residence Saturday and
Sunday. He assisted in the NJ E. choir
Sunday evening.
Ben and Frank kochendorfer and Mrs
H. Zoerb, from the Saskatchewan coun
try, helped Fill the vacancies in thu
home circle on Christmas.
The dance at the City Hall this even
ing is case of 'great expectations,
and everybody is out for good time
We hope they will have it and believ
they will.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Horr went t
Grafton to spend Christmas with Mr.:
Horr's relatives. Mrs. Horn RENAME
for few days and Harry returned o
Sunday.
Following the custom of previou
years a number of the young people a
ter the Christmas tree at the NJ.
church made round of calls to vi,
, and view the Christmas gifts.
About fifteen of the young foil
: braved the cold evening of Tuesday ar
drove to Emerson to enjoy the bar
dance. A Winnipeg orchestra furnishe
elegant music, and very pleasant occ
sion was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Feyerherm left on Wednesday
= visit relatives in Stanton, Nebraska, +
!. the balance of the winter, after whi
% they will take up housekeeping in Ft
- go. The removal to Fargo is necessa
! ON account of the change in the loe
= train some weeks ago, which gives N
~ Feyerherm more time at home. Duri
- their brief stay here Mr.. and Mrs. Fe
! erherm have made many friends "
Of wish them prosperity in their new hor
Mrs. E. w. Conmy and daughters
IN ceived in a most pleasing manner
lie Wednesday afternoon from four to
in favor Of Mrs. John 2. Conmy
Grand Forks. Many ladies took the
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31
Died.

At Toilette, Monday, Dec. 9th, 1909
Arthur Henry Pariseau, aged 20 years
5 months and % days, beloved son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Pariseau. Amid the
happy days of the holiday season this
family was called to go on the sad jour.
ney to the valley of death there to part
with loved one. Death recks not time
person or place, all must bow to him.
While the end did not come unexpected
yet, however the end comes, it is hard to
bear. Henry had been i'll for about two
years, and everything possible vas done
to prolong his youthful years. But
medical science and warmer climates
did little except to delay, and he has
gone to meet the Christ whose birthday
had just been celebrated.
Henry was a good boy; personally he
was pleasant, polite and had many
friends. With a good education and
fine mental abilities he was just arriv-
ing at the age when he would have
been a valuable assistant in the bust
ness cares of his father, who thus finds
a special loss. The sympathies of very
large circle of friends is given to the
mourning relatives.
The funeral was held at the r. c..
church at toilette on Wednesday, Rev.
Father Forbes officiating. aud interment
was made at toilette.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31
Good Residence for Sale.

Having decided to quit the elevator
and return to my farm, offer my resi-
dence in Pembina for sale. This place
is in good location near the depot for
either residence or boarding house.
Main house is 20x30 with good cham
bers, Ell 14x2O with upstairs; summer
kitchen. 12x14; barn holds 8 head Of
horses, good buggy shed and hen house
Four large lots. Never failing well o.
best of water.
Will exchange for land if location
suits, or sell on easy terms to reliable
Iparty. 4. BOURGEOIS,
/ Pembina, N. D, Box 3l4.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-31
New Society Officials for 1910

Yeomen:-C. w. Shumaker, foreman;
A. Short, M. c.; F. A. Feldman, cores
pondent; H. d. Mckay, chaplain.
The Yeomen and families will hold
public installation on January l4th.
Woodmen:-Aug. Short, V. c.; G. w.
Shoemaker, w. A.; j. B. Ewing, Elk. R.;
George Peterson, clerk; A. L. Akers, w;
A. r. Harvey, ESQ; Chas. Atkinson, S;
j. LaMoure Jr. trustee.
Masons:--H. G. Wick, w. NJ; E. D.
Booker, S. W.; Walter Wexford, j. W.;
J. A. Wilkins, S. d.; j. w. Hart, j. D.;
Robert Morrison, treasurer; A. killarney,
secretary; I. J. Basken, A B. Purdy,
stewards: Gus. McCarger, tyler.
Workmen:-F.C C. Myrick Jr. NJ. w. N.
G. Patterson, F.; Bert Fowler, o.; j. B.
Ewing, g., jill. Hannesson, recorder; G.
V. Leifur, financier; HI. 6. Wick, receiv-
er; John Felson, L. w.; Sylvester Gerar-
din, o. w.
Eastern Star:-Hannah Kabernagle,
worthy matron; f. G. Myrick Sr.s worthy
patron; Lulu Thompson, associate ma
tron; Mildred B. Wick, secretary; Annie
Atkinson, treasurer; Eida Harvey, con-
ductress; Carrie Anderson, associate con.
ductress; Adeline Myrick, chaplain; AL
mira King, marshal; Lila Heneman,
Adah; Matilda Full, Ruth; Eliza Short
Esther; Elizabeth Harvey. Martha; Ka
Uterine Harris, Electa; Gertrude Win
i. law, organist; Thora B. Gardiner, ward
er; John Heneman, sentinel.
Degree of Honor:-Mrs. Kneeshaw
P. G. of H.: Mrs. Patterson, G. of H.
5 Mrs. Anderson. L. Of H.; Mrs. Switzer
. g. of c.; Mrs. Aylen, F. and r.; Mrs
!. Harris, receiver; Mrs. Low, usher; Mrs
t Arnason, inside watch; Mrs. Hannesson
outside watch.