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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
ARIZoNA's FATE IN BALANCE.
Adoption of Constitution Is Matter of
Great Concern.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Tne election
on the adoption or rejection of a con-
stitution for Arizona probably will be
held by Jan. Is, 1911. If adopted, the
constitution may be in the hands of
the president and of congress for ap-
prevail before the end of the present
congress, according to the annual re-
port of Richard E. Sloan, territorial
governor of Arizona. III this pro-
gram is carried out" he says there
is every reason to expect that the
new state government will be in
operation by the end of the present
fiscal year.
1--WE anticipate such benefits from
admission that the prospect Of delay or
the possibility that the constitution
may not be approved are matters Of
grave concern to our people"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22

committee will report thut the house
committee made a second investiga-
ton unnecessary. 1t is understood
that his report will included a state
ment to that effect by Senator Gore.
Will Be Money Order Offices.
The post offices at Bengal, Birch
dale, Ebro, Indus, Kinney and Wolfe,
Mimi; Bremen, Carlson, Elgin, En-
monsburg, Emmett, Harrington, Graf
ius, Motif, Seroco, North Dakota;
Castle Rock, Cavile, Dupee, Hopewell,
Isabel, Munda, Redig, Timber Lake
and Wrightsonville, South Dakota,
will become domestic money order Of
fees on Jan. 3.
Postal Savings Banks Ready.
Everything will be in readiness for
the postal saving banks in the various
states and territories to receive depos-
it's on Jan. 8, the first working day of
the new year. The regulations, forms
and instructions to postmasters and
the general public will be ready for
the beginning of operations at the
experimental Offices.
One experimental Office will be open.
ed in each state and territory with a
view to making the first test of the
service as thorough as possible under
the limited appropriation. The offices
designated are all of the second class,
and in localities where the conditions
are exceptionally favorable for the de.
velopment Of a postal savings bust.
ness. Several of the offices selected
are in communities inhabited by for
eign born Americans who are remit.
ting annually considerable sums Of
money to their native countries by
postal money orders.
During the last few days postmas.
tiers at the IL Offices in the Rocky
mountain and Pacific coast states have
been in Washington at the request OF
the postmaster general for a confer.
ence. While here the postmasters
were instructed as to how the new
system should be put into operation.
Within the next few days postmast
ers at the remaining 36 offices will
convene in Washington for a similar
drilling. Among the offices are:
DEBORAH, Iowa; Houghton, Mich.
Bemidji, Mimi, Whpeton, N. D.;
Deadwood, S. D., and Manitowoc, Wis
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
gERBsTElN JURY DlsAGR?Es.
Triers Can't Reach Verdict in Case of
Chicago Attorney.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-After twenty
hours deliberation the jury in the
trial of Attorney Charles Erbstein,
charged with bribing a juror, an
nounced it could not agree and was
discharged by Judge Brentano.
One of the jurors said the vote on.
the last ballot, taken before the jury
asked to be released, was 7 to 5 for
acquittal. This had been the situa-
ton most of the time the jury was
out, he said, and when it became ap-
parent that neither side would accede
to the other they concluded to ask
the court to discharge them.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
ISLAND SINKS IN
An EARTHQUAKE
LAND IN CENTER OF LILO PANGo
LAGOON, OFF SALVATORE,
DISAPPEARS.
sEvEETY FAMILIES DROWNED
Disaster Follows a Series Of Shocks
Frightened Survivors Reach Port
Limon, on Mainland, in
Boats.

Port Limon, Costa RIGA, Dec. 49,
At least 70 families, variously estimat-
ed at from $50 to ITO men, women and
children, were drowned following the
sinking of their island homes.
The. island, in the center of the lilo
Pango lagoon, off Salvatore, disap-
peared after a series of earthquake
shocks and slid into the depths of the
lagoon, carrying with it nearly all of
the inhabitants.
The sinking of the island followed
a series of earthquake shocks which
were felt throughout the republic.
The shocks began early in the evening
and grew in frequency and violence as
night progressed until about midnight,
when the watchers on shore heard
the sound Of guns from the people on
the island.
Shortly after that a huge bonfire was
lighted on the island and at about 1
o'clock a boat load of frightened wo-
men. and children reached the main.
land.
The survivors reported that other
boats were coming as fast as they
could be filled, as the island was slow.
ly sinking under the feet of the in.
h%abitants.
Report Reaches New Orleans.
New Orleans, Dec. ia report was
received here that a score of persons
were killed as a result of an earth.
quake at Port Limon, Costa RIGA.
The dispatch adds that San Salvador
repeatedly was shaken by earthquake
last week and that the series of Thurs.
day night was especially severe.
Distress SignaIs-No Relief.
"The people on the island of Ilo
Pango were observed giving signals OF
distress late Thursday afternoon
says the dispatch. Relief was not
sent them because of the excited con.
dition of the people on the Salvador
al shore. The earth shocks contin
ued until past midnight Thursday and
Friday morning the island had entire
~ disappeared"
Washington, Dec. 10. - Professors
in the astronomy department. Of
Georgetown university said that re
ports of an earthquake at Costa Rica
on Thursday. or Friday were probably
true. The seismigraph here recorded
tremors between 1927 and 11:O5 a. m
Friday. The tremors were recorded or
both machines at a distance from
Washington estimated at $500 miles
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Body of BaIIoonist in Sea.

Bremen, Dec. 10. : The body of
Lieutenant LANCE, pilot of the balloon
Saar, has been found by a fishing cut
ter in the North Sea. The Saar and
eight other balloons started in a ace
from Essen-On-The-Ruhr, Rhenish
Prussia, Nov. 10. Eight of the balloons
made safe landings, but the Saar never
was heard from again, although %
German torpedo boats and other wal
craft searched the North Sea for sew
eral days. Lieutenant LANCE, Lieu
tenant Rommeler and a civilian, Herr
Zimmerman, we're on board the Saar.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Cattle-Market
steady; beeves, s4.45@7.35; western
steers, $4@5.85; stockers and feeders,
$3.35@5.70; COWS and heifers, $2.35@
6; calves, $7@9.25.
Hogs-Market is dull; light, $7.35
@7.72k; mixed, $7.35@7.75; heavy,
$7.30@7.70; rough, $7.30@7.45; good
to choice heavy, $7.45@7.70; pigs.
$6.70@7.65.
Sheep-Market steady, native, $2.40
@4.30; western, $2.30@4.3o; yearlings.
$4.3o@5.65; lambs. native, $4.260s.a0
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Duchess of Orleans Very ILL.

London, Dec. 19.-The Duchess of
Orleans underwent an operation for
appendicitis at Wood Norton Ever
sham. Her condition has taken an
u%nfavorable turn and was considered
critical. Manuel II, the exiled King
Of Portugal and his mother, Queen
.Dowger Amelie, are guests Of the
Duke of Orleans at Wood Norton. The
duchess was unable to receive the
Portuguese exiles on their arrival in
England. A few days ago symptoms
developed which necessitated an oper-
alton.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
|Ex-U. S. GUNBOAT PRWATEERi
REPORT SAYS VESSEL LEAVES
FOR CENTRAL AMERICA.
Former President BoniIla Said to Be
Behind Movement Against
DaviIla.

New Orleans, Dec. 19.-The gunboat
Hornet, formerly in the United States
navy, is making preparations to clear
this port for Central American waters.
She is being watched by United States
marshals. 1t is reported in Central
American circles that the Hornet is to
aid in a revolution to be started in
Honduras by former President Manuel
Bonilla.
The Hornet is expected to clear for
Cape Gracias under command of Cap
tain G. Johnson with a crew of six
f1remen, four sailors and several Off
GERS.
The Hornet has hurriedly taken
aboard 200 tons of coal and provisions
for 80 days.
That the visit here Of DR.. Salvador
Castrillo, former minister general to
Washington from Nicaragua, has
something to do with the hasty clear
ing OF the Hornet, was the report
here, but this emphatically denied.
1t also is rumored that the visit of
former President Bonilla to New Or
AS"AS VIVA WSCho d6O was 1OI IuC
purpose Of securing a suitable craft to
strike a blow at the Davilla govern
ment.
The Hornet then was owned by a
New Ork ans firm, which bought the
boat from the government last year.
About the time of Bonilla's visit the
vessel was purchased by a Mr.. Beer,
who owns five schooners in the Cen
trail American trade.
Repairs were started at once on the
Hornet and. she is now fit for sea.
Her owner has stated that the Hornet
is subject to sale, either before she
clears this port or after she reaches
Central American waters.
It has been rumored that President
Estrada of Nicaragua would lend as
sistance to Bonilla. 1t also is report
ed that General Lee Christmas is ex-
pected to take an active part in the
proposed revolution.
Attention of federal officers was
called to the rumors. United States
Marshal Victor Loisel with a force of
deputies has kept close watch since,
but SO lar nc violation of the federal
law has been detected,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
HABEAs CORPUS FOR CHARLTON.
Self Confessed Murderer Seeks Re.
lease From Murder Charge

New York, Dec. 19.-Pcrter Charl-
ton, demanded by the kingdom Of Italy
to stand trial for the self-confessed
murder Of his wife, Mary Scott Castle
Charlton. at Lake Como, was taken
from Jersey City to Trenton, where
he seeks release by habeas corpus pro-
ceedings in the United States district
court as against the decision Of Secre.
tary Knox of the federal department
Of state that he may be extradited.
Charlton's lawyers say that if the
habeas corpus proceedings fail, they
will appeal to the supreme court Of
the United States.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
1000 Cats Ordered Bv a State.

Sharon, Pa, Dec. 19.-Squire S. Gill
bert Of this place has received a re-
quest from the state of Washington
for 1000 cats. The request is made
by Albert J. Randall, a resident of
Okanogan county, in the Western
state. He writes that he will visit
Pennsylvania within a month to re-
ceived the cats. Mr.. Randall is asso-
ciated with a number of property own
ers who determined to rid Okanogan
county of the gophers that destroy
gardens and farm lands in that Sec
ton.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
AVIATOR IS ALMOST KILLED
GRAHAME-WHITE FALLS 70 FEET,
BUT ESCAPES.
sopwith, His Rival, Makes a Record
Flight Across the
Channel.

Dover, Dec. 19.-Claude Grahame-
White, the English aviator. who re-
Gently won the international aviation
cup at Belmont Park, had a narrow
escape from serious injury. His ma
chine was wrecked and he was badly
cut about the face.
A large number of aviators have
been waiting here for the last fort
night to compete for the prize Of $780,
900 offered by Baron De Forest for
the longest flight across the English
channel In 1910, the flight to be made
by an Englishman in an E~nglish-built
machine.
Grahame-Whlte assembled in a strong
wind for a trial flight. His machine
began to rock and he was unable to
restore it's equilibrium. 1t turned over
and plunged to the ground and was
completely wrecked.
The aviator, fortunately, fell a little
to one side. It was thought at first
he had suffered conclusion Of the
brain, but he recovered consciousness
and it was found he apparently es-
capped with superficial injuries. It is
expected that he will be about again
within a week. He has ordered an
other biplane of the Wright type, and
will make another attempt to win the
prize.
A second competitor for the prize,
Sopwith, Jared better than Grahame-
White. He left East Church, Sheppey
island, at S:15 o'clock in the morning,
crossed from Dover to Calais and de.
scended at Beaumont, Belgium, a dis
lance of liza miles.
Grahame-White had descended to
within 100 feet of the ground when
his machine began to waver. His act.
ual fall probably did not exceed 70
feet. .
Sopwith completed his fight just I'M.
der three and one-half hours. This is
the fiHst time that the British-made
aeroplane has crossed the channel and
in addition, it is a record flight for dis
lance under the conditions provided.
No tugs OF other craft followed the
aviator on his fight from Dover to
Calais and no precautions were taken
against accident.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
FIND BODY HANGING ON A TREE.
Dakotan Discovers Frozen Corpse
Suicide is Alleged

Deadwood, S. D., Dec. 19.-Frozen
and hanging from the limb of a tree
in a gulch not far from his home, the
body Of Henry Swander of Central
City, who disappeared more than a
month ago, was found by a neighbor.
1t is supposed that Swander, who was
46 years old, wandered away while
temporarily deranged and took his life.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
COLD is FATAL IN NEW YORK.
Four Deaths and Much Suffering In
& Wake Of Frigid Blast.

New York, Dec. 19.-New York is
still in the grip of the first cold wave
Of the winter. Already four deaths
have been reported and it is almost
impossible to estimate the suffering
brought to the starving and homeless
by the sudden drop in temperature.
The municipal lodging house, which
holds seven hundred fifty persons, Is
full.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
EXPECTED BIG SUPPLY BILLS
WILL BE DISPOSED OF By
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
POSTAL SAVINGS CANKS READY
Creation Of a Tariff Commission
Accusing Considerable Interest,"
Investigation of Indian Con-
tracts Resumed.

Washington, Dec. l5-Congress is
expected to adjourn Wednesday for
the holiday season and not to resume
business until Jan. S. No objection to
the program has appeared as it is
practically certain that half a dozen
OF the big supply bills will be out of
the way by Wednesday night. Out,
side of the claims bill, there has been
no business before the senate except
the Cummins resolution to change the
rules Of the senate and house SO as
to facilitate piecemeal revision Of the
tariff. Several speeches on this sub.
ject have been made and the indica,
lions are that the resolution will be
sent to the senate rules committee be.
for the recess.
The rules committee is generally
believed to be opposed to the adoption
Of any measure which would under.
take to deal with the rules of the
house. The indications are that some
may be reported out which
would give the senate opportunity OF
voting on some form of clcture for it
self without invading the prerogatives
of the house.
Outcome of Conference Awaited.
The question of legislation to create
a permanent tariff commission is at
tracing far more attention in the
house than in the senate, where there
has been manifested a disposition to
await the outcome Of conferences be-
ing held by Representatives Long.
worth of Ohio, Good of Iowa and Len
root of Wisconsin. Whether these
members are able to harmonic their
differences has not been made clear,
but it is said that in the house as a
whole there is sentiment generally for
the enlargement of the tariff board,
and making it's existence continuous
for at least six years. Some members
favor making the life of the commits
sion 10 years and still others would go
as high as 20 years.
Most serious of all of the questions
involved is that Of giving TO the com
mission the power to demand books
and papers of corporations. Many
members favor having the commission
call for such documents where they
believe them to be necessary and in
the event of refusal to make reports
to congress with a view to separate
action in each case.
BaIIinger Report %sIumbering.
The report Of the Ballinger-Pinchot
investigation is still .slumbering in the
house committee on agriculture. Mi
nority members of the investigating
committee are threatening to demand
a report from the committee on agri-
culture SO that a vote on the merits
of the majority and the minority views
might be had in the house, but no
step in that direction has yet been
taken.
1t is likely that the Investigation of
Indian contracts, which has been at a
standstill for several weeks, will be
resumed during the holiday recess.
Chairman Burke expects that the In
dian Investigation will be closed some
time in January. .
This committee began work as the
result Of charges made in the senate
by Mr.. Gore Of Oklahoma at the close
Of last session. The committee ap-
pointed by the senate to investigate
similar charges has never met. Sen.
ator Jones. chairman Of the senate
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
DAILY MARKET p o
City Markets,

Twin CITY
Minneapolis, Dec. 19.-Wheat, Dec,
$1.00h; May, $1.03M; No. 1 northern,
s1.02A; No. 2 northern, $1.00%; No.
1 durum, size; No. 8 corn, 42c;
No.e3 white oats, 30kc; barley, SIC;
No. 2 rye. T7kc; No. 1 fax, 1888.
Duluth, Dec. 19.-Wheat, December,
$1.00A; May, $1.04%; No. 1 northern,
$1.02A.
South st. Paul, Dec. 19.-Cattle-
Steers, $3.O0@3.75; COWS, $3.0o@4.25;
calves, $3.10@7.00; hogs, $7.35@7.50;
sheep, yearlings, $4.50@5.80.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Senator Lorimer AbsoIved,

7E0o0TvSuG
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Will
liam Lorimer was absolved of the
charge of having obtained his seat by
bribery in a report of a subcommittee
of the senate committee on privileges
and elections made to the full COM
mittee.
Michigan Central Man Dies.
Detroit, Dec. 19.-Theodore E. Els
mann, chief Of the traffic bureau of
the Michigan Central railroad, died
at his home here. The funeral will
be held in Buffalo.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Despondent Girl Ends Life,

Platte City, Mo-, Dec. 19.-Shutting
herself in the little room, back of the
letter case, in the %postoflce here,
Mamie Hymer, IL years old, assistant
postmistress, hanged herself from a
hook in the ceiling. The girl had been
III and dospondent.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Chinese Church Organized.

New York, Dec. 19.-The first Chin
ese church in the country save that
with the Rev. HUE Kin as pastor.
1t will be known as the First Chinese
Presbyterian church of New York and
now has II members.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Icebound Ships Free; rs Safe

Icebound SHIPS Free; 70 Safe.
Sandusky, o., Dec. 19.-After having
been fast in the ice IL hours off Cedar
Point, and after nearly all of it's rs
passengers had walked miles across
the ice to Sandusky, the steamer Lake
side freed herself and reached here
safely.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Cars RUNNING In Winnipea.

NdTS hUIInHn9 ~ "fHHIPS9'
Winnipeg.-The street railway COM
pany started running 20 cars with i'm
ported strikebreakers as motormen
and college students as conductors.
Two policemen were on each car.
They were we'll patronized.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Minneapolis Postmaster Re-appolnted.

minneapolis Postmaster Re-appointed.
Washington, Dec. 10. President
Taft submitted, among other nomina-
tons, the name of William D. Hale
for reappointment as postmaster of
Minneapolis. Postmaster Hale was
first appointed to the office in 1890
under the Harrison administration.
In 1894 he was succeeded by Franklin
d. Holbrook, who was appointed by
President Cleveland, and who vas sue
ceeded in 1898 by Stephen G. Love-
joy. In 1902 Mr.. Hale was again ap-
pointed postmaster by President Nc,
Kinley.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22

Steamer Wrecked, IL Drowned.
London, Dec. 10. - The SH edish
steamer Cedric has been wrecked near
Gefe, a Swedish port. Twelve per-
were drowned, including all Of
the officers except the captain.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
American RIueiackets pined.

HHcTTCdH 0IUSJdCNetS 6ITeu'
Brest,' Dec. 19.-The municipality
entertained the bluejackets of the
American battleships. Delegations of
French sailors End soldiers were in
vited to meet the Americans.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
Auto Accident Proves Fatal.

AUTO ACCIDENT Proves Fatal.
Faribault, Dec. 19.-Wllliam Taut-
ges, one of the victims Of the auto
mobile accident which occurred near
this city, died from injuries which he
sustained.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22
1eleoraph Trust Is GROWING.

TeIeUrNPH TTUoI 10 0ToWIHU'
London, Dec. 19.-It is announced
In London that negotiations have been
completed for amalgamation Of the
Western Union Telegraph company
and the Anglo-American Cable com
many.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-12-22

Fee Postoffice Robbed of $4,000.
Paris, Dec. ia dispatch from
Tangier, Morocco, says q courier ar
irving from Fee reports that the Ger
man postal station in Fee was pill
LACED on Dec. S and $4,000 stolen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-23
HOW LEGISLATURES
 AFFECTS PROGRESS

Ten years ago, in certain canyon in Colorado, there was a tremendous amount of water going to waste. An Eastern corporation secured the right to put in a dam, and this dam cost a tremendous amount of money, which was raised with difficulty. As result of this dam, completed three years ago. the valleys below has become a garden; hundreds of people are pros pering on land formerly worthless.
 The corporation that put in the dam is not making to exceed 6 per cent on it's investment, although money in that vicinity is worth 8 per cent Still the corporation is abused regularly by the people it benefits. The cor poration has been hampered by un- friendly legislation, and this un- friendly legislation has resulted in water power in other canyons going to waste
 This is true story. Yet the men who have been hampering the opert- tions of the Colorado corporation be- lieve they are engaged in reform work. Colorado reformers have ac- tualy injured their state, and been unjust to useful capital.
 A good deal of the same sort of thing goes on everywhere. The trou- ble seems to be that corporations do not give their affairs more publicity. The people believe a lot of things about corporations that are not true, and it would cost the corporations less to inform the people than it costs to buy legislatures.
 Many corporations deserve all they get, but hundreds of others are per- secuted unjustly because the people do not understand the facts. This great country cannot be developed without combination of capital and the rights of a just and useful corpor- ation should be guarded as carefully as the rights of the individual.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-23
LITTLE TRAVELLER
 WELL PROVIDED
Orphan Traveller Not Permitted to
 Miss Train or Go Hungry.

''In care of the conductor.
 My name is Theodore Reed. I am going to Great Bend, Kas., from Vil- lia, Ia. My father is c. R. Reed of Great Bend. My mother is dead.
 Friends and Christians, please see that get on the right train at Kansas City,
 Theodore Reed, s years old, left motherless when a babe and raised by friends, carried the above senten- ces on large sheet of cardboard hung around his neck at the Union depot yesterday afternoon. Theodore's friends in Iowa, not content with the placard, penciled his destination in blue on his necktie,, his shirt bosom nd his cuffs. He did not miss his train, and when he boarded it he was struggling beneath load of fruit that had been bought for him by kind hearted people at the depot.