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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
four SENTENCED
PROMOTERS OF BURR BROTHERS,
NEW YORK, GIVEN a YEAR
EACH ON isLAMp. !.
WORKED HIGH FINANCE :
Admit Over Representation in the
Sale Of Certain Oil stocks
Further Prosecutions
Dropped.

New York, N. Y. As punishment
for carrying on stock swindle by
mail extended over a period of two
years and to have netted millions in
profit, four promoters of the firm Of
Burr Brothers Incorporated. We're
each sentenced to years imprison-
ment on Blackwell's island.
The prisoners are Shelton c. Burr,
president of the corporation, his bro.
the, Eugene H.. who was secretary
treasurer; Charles H. Tobey, vice.
president. and Edwin Wesley Pres
ton. Unexpectedly they offered pleas
of guilty before Judge Holt in the
criminal branch Of the United States
circuit court The indictment upon
which they were called to face trial
specifically charged swindle involv.
ing s6S,000 in connection with the
sale Of the stock of the Peoples AS
ISOLATION Oil Company. but the gov.
eminent alleges that this was but one
of continuing series of frauds esti-
mated to have involved nearly $780,
100000 with Sl5,000.O00 profits to the
promoters
Counsel for the defendants declared
that rather than involve the expense
of summoning witnesses from distant
points, it was decided to plead guilty
to the specific indictment. The maxi
mum sentence possible on this charge
is Is months and counsel for the de-
PENDANTS urged elemency. 1t was
argued that the promoters bad reason
to believe that the stocks would prove
profitable, but now realized that the
representations made concerning the
enterprise We're too strong. United
States District Attorney Wise op-
posed the plea for clemency.
A little over year ago the four
men We're prospecting. having Offices in
broadway sky scraper. On Nov. 20,
1910, federal agents raided their Of
fees in connection with a general
dered by Postmaster General Hitch
cock
Their business had mainly been the
sale of stocks and bonds and oil and
gold mining enterprises. Among their
promotions were the Nevada Gold
Field Mining. Milling and Smelling
Company. capitalized at $4,000, 900;
British American Copper Mines and
Smelling Company, capitalized at
$5,O0O,O0O: Holcomb Automatic En-
CINE Company, capitalized at s5,o0O,-
600; Toledo, Wabash and st. Louis
railroad, capitalized at sG,0OO,0O0;
Arizona Copper and Gold Mines Com
pany, capitalized at $780, 900; Long
Beach, Mexico and Arizona Mining
Company. capitalized at sl,500.O00 and
about 20 other corporations with stock
issues ranging from $4Oo, 900 to $1,O00,-
600.
The government bad other indict-,
ments pending. but none had been re-
turned and it was agreed in open court
that with pleas of guilty in the case
at hand further prosecution would be
abandoned.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
lllBRlDG ALBERTA,
SECURE DR. FAIR
Ing COM RESS
FOR 1912.

The term, dry farming does not
Indicate al that might ~ implied. Il
does not mean system Of irrigation
blt one whsrs All the rain {aA and
precipitation IL stored up and con
served IN the s9il. TO be drsYA upaR
scieatliie s sna aens prpp = wk n
crease the growth Of grain. .ss
In certain sections Of the Canadian
West % yell o IN the Americas
West, there 10 q portion OF the coun-
ery n which the soil is the very best
Tor the growing Of cereals. but tho
ge2Eaphtc8l locations. and relative
position to the rain avenues. do hot
give the aaYantage that other parts
possess "a the matter Of precipitatipA.
Agricultural aciencs. however. Nh
the past few years. ana It is now AZ
certained that It u not altogether tie
pu1mrlber Of inches Of rain that il ~
sehtia1 to the growing Of crops. But
It's conservation, and that is the
meaning Of 'sDry farmiag. '.pry
Farming" may well bs applied to dis
tricts where there IL 4 heavy rain fall
and better results will follow. The
education Of the public into these new
methods, not new exactly. but such
as have had satisfactory demonstra-
ton, is not alone the purpose of these
dry-farming Congresses. One idea is
to bring into life and into operation
the great areas Of splendid land lying
within what might be termed semi
arid. without placing them under the
restrictive and expansive process Of
irrigation.
The Congresses are attended by
thousands and they bring representa-
tives from all parts of the world. The
Province Of Alberta, and also of Sas-
katchewan, has taken a vital interest
In the Congresses which have been
held in the past two or three years.
The Province Of Alberta has made
provincial exhibits, districts have
shown their products. and last year,
several hundred dollars were taken in
prizes; this year the Province Of Al
berta took prizes ten to one in excess
Of any state in the Union. Alberta
has won eight out Of twenty special
cups, that province taking one, Leth-
bridge one, Arthur Perry six, and
John Baxter, Edmonton, carrying OF
one sweepstakes. When It came to
q matter Of location for the Congress
for 1912, the City Of Lethbridge.
which had put up splendid fight for
H, secured the Congress by unani-
nous vote. It is expected that the
Lethbridge Congress viii be the larg-
est yet held and viii be the biggest
convention In the history OF Western
Canada. In emphasizing his invita-
ton to Lethbridge, one Of the speak
ers said he had just received tele-
gram from Magrath fnear Lethbridge)
stating that Of one thousand acres Of
wheat Just thrashed Hethershaw and
Bradshaw had thrashed $4,000 bush
els.
Literature sent out recently By the
Canadian Government Agents, which
will be sent postage free on applica-
tion, tells Of hundreds Of splendid
yields in all parts Of Western Canada.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

viewed the entire situation His con-
terence with Wu Ting Fang and other
leaders shows that he is evidently
commanding the greatest respect and
attention.
1t has been definitely decided that
Nankin shall be the future capital
Even after the abdication of the en-
peror and the reorganization of the
new government the leaders assert
positively that Pekin will not be con-
sidered.
In the minds Of the revofutfonists
the movement has been entirely sue
cessful. One of the highest authorf-
ties said yesterday:
Fourteen provinces have absolutely
declared for republic. We control Il
divisions Of the army; two more are
coming. We hold the entire navy.
Two provinces remain imperial and
two are neutral. There is no govern
ment in Pekin. Yuan Shi Kai, the
premier, is its only representative. ex-
cept the infant premier.
The sooner the powers recognize
the true situation. instead Of clinging
to harmful and intangible sentiment,
the sooner will order be secured in
China. Hesitation to recognize the re
publican cause will certainly prolong
the stagnation Of trade and will be re.
sponsible for much bloodshed. should
fighting begin again"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

woolens will furnish. campaign am.
munitlon enough for both sides. Bulky
documents containing vast arrays 81
facts and figures are now In the
hands Of congress.
The nomination OF William B. Grim.
shaw to succeed himself as United
States marshal for Minnesota was
sent to the senate BY the president.
Senators Nelson and Clapp united "a
recommending the appointment.
Senator Knute Nelson is among
those who will remain at the capital
during the holiday season to attend to
public matters which other duties
have prevented him from completing
since congress convened.
His time will be given principally
to study of the legal phases of the
water power question in connection
with proposed legislation this session
on inland waterway topics. Senator
Clapp. whose committee on interstate
commerce has discontinued taking
testimony on the proposed antitrust
legislation, will spend most Of the
season in making speeches in terri.
tory which the insurgents hope to OBJ.
tain for their own.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
Census Blrsau q % Reduced.

washington, D. g. AS a result
Of the action Of congress in allowing
only ons-hAlf Of the 81 100000 asked
for 70 continue the work Of the thir::
teenth census. Wholesale dismissal
Of clerks from the bureau Is expected;
Friends Of Director Darand suggested
that he might retire 40 soon as hs
could readjust his ONCE To meet the
approprtation. e coats approximately
S360. 900 Z lponth 10 run the bureau,
with thS5 present force. which numbers
about 100. which Will be reduced u
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
PRESIDENT ESTRADA STRICKEN

Ecusdor's Executive Dies At Guaya.
quill.
Guayaquil, charlottesville Estra-
president of the republic of Ecuador,
died here suddenly.
President Estrada was elected to Of
flee on Jan. II. 1911, and was inaugu-
rated on Sept. 1. He was taken seri-
ously i'll on Sept. IS, and went to Quito
10 recuperate. During his sojourn
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
TO AID AMERICAN SHIPS

Taft Favors Restoration Of Line on
South Pacific. n ~ YAK
Washington. D. C. President
Taft. Postmaster General Hitchcock,
Solicitor General Lehman and Assist
ant Secretary Of the Navy Winthrop
approved plan proposed ~ senator
Perkins and Representative Kahn 81
I California designed 70 rsstors "a the
Honth Pacinc carrying trade two
AmSEican stsamsrsg and nut ~ Amsfi.
I'm nag once rain IN y san ytaa1,,.
cisco Aastraiil route S 9sss:s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

The United States is about to de.
rive England Of the glory Of having
Z 10 heaviest battleship; but we may,
I sjsD1ct England Immediately to lay
SlOWn the keel Of q battleship that
4 WI sbs heavier than the heaviest one
II ~ United States.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Some people are natural born pes
simists. A Kansan is said to be deep
~ grieved over the news that
ono Of his relatives has left him q
fortune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

!. Aerial propellers are said to be
used to move canal boats in France.
We presume the propellers are train.
ed to duck when any one yells Low
bridget"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

The New York man who is looking
4or a wife that doesn't wear rats, puffs
or hobble skirts might not want her
II he found her.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Some of the beaver furs make a
nature lover feel sad when he thinks
Of the poor muskrats that had to be
slaughtered to make them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

The higher education is not fail
ure after all, for the manager of a
Kansas employment bureau says COL
lego students make the best farm
hands
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

A London paper says the war in
China may last for years. 1t will GER
tainly take a long time to exhaust
the available supply Of victims.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Some boys leave the farm with the
expectation of studying law and going
to congress. and others hope to be-
come phenomenal ball players.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

] So long as they are comfortable.
women probably do not care how they
look in the sublimated bathrobes they
now wear on the street.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Mice are being used by a Chicago
woman scientist in the study Of can
Ger. Does she stand on the table to
do her studying?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

The prevailing manner of dressing
women's hair no longer has an ex-
cuse The hairdressers and wigmak-
ers declare it antiquated.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

St. Louis Doctors wife wants di.
vorce because her husband never kiss.
% her except by mail. Evidently he
ts afraid of microbes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

A New York cook has been arrested
for stealing steak. Still his sentence
oughtn't to be as severe as though he
had stolen an egg.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

As 1t costs cents to send a letter
to China the revolution will not re-
ceive as much advice as it might
otherwise.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
JACK John,ellol r I R;etuu1rrlnI,e.

New York, N. X. Jack johnson;
heavyweight champion pugilist Of the
world, returned to America on the
steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

The Harvard professor who claims
that he is able to catch fish with
noise probably did his experimenting
with suckers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

A doctor operating for appendicitis
cut a man open on the wrong side.
He no doubt thought he was left
handed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

They talk Of the eye kiss, the soul
kiss and other modern inventions, but
what's the matter with the old.fash-
toned smack?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

1t may have been noticed that no
av1ators have been seen skylarking
around since the hunting season
opened.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

A bachelor who lived sixty-eight
years in one New Jersey hotel leaves
this message to young men: Marry"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

People love the spectacular. With
out a long tail comet would attract
no more attention than the moon.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

The air on the top floor of New
York's new 30-story hotel ought to be
tolerably good.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Gum-chewing has been abolished in
the navy. Now can the ghosts of Paul
Jones, Decatur and Farragut rest in
peace.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
Pemblna Pioneer Express
vsARoWELL 4 THOMPSON, Pubs.
5pGMslNA. NORTH DAKOTA
A queue or not queue: that is the
question in China.
The family cat is BY no means safe
b this season Of rabbit stews.

Girl arrested in Chicago claims she
= an aviator. The police say she 10
Eighty.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Any Ill wind carries orders to the
manufacturer of storm doors at this
season of the year.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

"Seedless lemons are developed BY
grating" So are the kind sometimes
handed to oficeholders
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Fifty-seven varieties of weather in
"a hours keep the average man guess
ing and the doctors on the run.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

The wise manicure never hits tho
1aail ON the head. 4.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

p. Piercss Pellets, small, s u, rcoate3
seg e s.ss a Ys candy 5sgulsts and
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

It should never be forgotten that
American names look as funny to the
Chinese as their names look to US.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Magfstrate-You are accused of ha1-
ing kissed this lady. What have you
to say in your defense?
Prisoner Nothing Cooking at the
woman)I was drunk and deserve to
be punished.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

Chicago Philanthropists are about
20 start a magazine for poets. 1t will
- read chiefly by poets.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
PantomIme Gods.

James T. Fields Of the firm OF Tick.
nor & Fields wore a flowing beard.
as many men of his time did. He was
scrupulous in the care Of 1t. and in
the main managed It at the table
with skill.
His wife was always on watch for
him, too. when they went out to din.
ner together. They had q pantomime
code and few expressive spoken sig.
mails. Should q bread crumb catch in
the floss Mrs. Fields would say:
my dear, there's gazelle in the
garden" III
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

ss Mechanicai kissss ~ IS ths ktnd Won.
q rive each other.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29

there q plot to assassinate him was
discovered, and several conspirators
were arrested.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-29
small Comfort

you seem cross. Pillsey."
$50 ! am. A fellow called me q
born idiot today
That's nothing to worrJ apout. &
think It was very consideraAe Of him
TO blame It on your ancestors \ +
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-04-08
THAT TOUCH IN TINE
:, MEANS THE SAVING OF MANY
ANNOYANCES.
ensII Nuisances Too Long neglected.
When Little Time or Trouble Is
Needed to Remedy Them
Some Useful Hints.

II IS astonishing how we Impose on
mr. patience and strength by neglect
ing little things about the mousse
creaky hinges, doors that latch ana
unlatch hard, catches that don't catcn'
loose handles-annoyan we notice
every day, but never think of repair
ing unless some unusually provoking
thing happens in connection WIN one
Of these little slipshods.
A good plan is to go over the house
periodically and remedy these mat
ters-you will be surprised at the
number OF them.
For dresser and chiffonier drawers
that stick, remove the drawer. turn
inside down, and rub the bottom
edges with soap Rub the places
where the drawers rest with soap
also. II the dresser sticks because 1t
~ too close a fit, get some one TO
shave It off a bit at the edge with a
plane.
For creaking door hinges apply a
little vaseline with buster. Sewing
machine oil will do, too, or even olive
oil If there is nothing else handy.
Buy a small bottle of stain and
tin of white enamel and touch up all
the spots on the floor or door and
window frames that have become
marred. Take out all the unneces-
sary screws and hooks that mark the
places where curtains used to hang.
II the wall paper is torn and the
plaster is broken, fill the broken place
with plaster of Paris, then cover 1t
with piece of plain white paper COM
Ing Just to the edges of the torn wall
paper. With the children's water
colors paint the plain paper, following
the design of the wall paper, and the
place will never be noticed. OF course,
this Is unnecessary If there are any
left over pieces Of wall paper at hand.
Replace all lost knobs and correct
faulty catches on wardrobes and cup
board doors in particular. Doors which
will not shut should be planned off at
top or bottom.
Gas fixtures may be made as bright
and shining as new with metal paint.
Window blinds that are worn and
dirty may be unrolled, taken from the
roller, turned end for end and tackled
on again, and a new hem sewed in the
lower end with the sewing machine
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-04-08
CURED HER BABY OF ECZEMA

Il can't tell in words how happy the
word 'Cuticura sounds to me, for 1t
cured my baby of itching, torturing
eczema. 1t first came when she was
between three and four weeks old,
appearing on her head. I used every
thing imaginable and had one doc
tors bill after another, but nothing
cured it. Then the eczema broke out
SO badly behind her ear that | really
thought her ear would come off. For
months l doctored it but to no avail.
Then 1t began at her nose and her
eyes were nothing but sores. l had to
keep her in dark room for two
weeks. The doctor did no good, so l
stopped him coming.
For about two weeks l had used
Cuticura Soap for her every day,
then l got box of Cuticura Ointment
and began to use that. In a week
there was a marked Improvement In
all used two cakes of Cuticura Soap
and one box Of Cuticura Ointment and
my baby was cured Of the sores. This
was last November; now her hair Is
growing out nicely and she has not
scar on her. l can not praise Cuti-
cura enough, can take my child any
where and people are amazed to see
her without sore. From the time
she was four weeks old until she was
three years she was never without the
terrible eruption, but now, thanks to
Cuticura, I have well child" (Sign-
ed) Mrs. H. E. Householder, 1904 Will
helm St, Baltimore, Md, May 10, 1910.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-04-08
USE FOR THE NEWSPAPER
Story That Contains a Moral 1t Might
Be We'll to Keep in
Memory.

A little King Charles dog, pet in
a family where he had been the play
mate of little boy, slipped through
an open door some time ago and dis
appeared. Servants and the children
of the house searched everywhere,
asked questions at all places where
is was thought possible the dog might
be In hiding, but to no avail, and the
animal was finally given up for lost
and there was deep mourning in the
nursery. One day recently the wom-
an who owned the dog met neigh
Dor at florists shop, who had on
leash dog strangely like the lost
pet, and asked where he came from.
why, he ran into our house a few
days ago and we don't know where he
belongs" The dog knew his old mis-
tress and was quickly surrendered.
You might have had him sooner, had
you advertised" said one woman. And
you could have found the owner soon
er had you advertised" said the other
and the newspaper man who heard
the story added the moral.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-04-08
Suggestions.

Pantry windows often require
shading, either from the sun or from
the passerby. This may be cheaply
and satisfactorily done as follows:
Cut white tissue paper the size of the
panes. smear the glass over with
MIX, then press the paper on smooth
y. When dry the panes will resemble
frosted, glass and cannot be distin-
guished from such from the outside.
When tablecloths and sheets are
new a piece of tape should always be
sewn nat on the hem at each corner,
10 as to double the life of the arti-
cies and also prevent it from getting
OUT Oh shape. Another good plan is
% occasionally fold them width ways
instead OF lengthways. This prevents
me folding from always being in the
same place and thus wearing into
holes quickly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-04-08
From Pain to Pleasure Quick Transi-
ton.

l suggested Resinol and gave a
neighbor one Of your sample boxes for
child of few months whose lower
limbs were broken out with a rash re-
sembling Eczema. The sample was
applied at once and changed the wall
of pain into smiles. Two jars were
used with complete recovery in the
That tired mothers looks and words
of gratitude were from the heart.
Geo. E. Ames, D. D. s., Boulder, Colo.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-04-08
IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF GREAT KID
NEY REMEDY is SOON REALIZED

According to my experience I do not
consider there is anything to equal Dr..
kilmer's Swamp-Root for kidney affec-
ton. Twice it relieved me when l was
completely helpless.
The last time was travelling in Texas,
when my kidneys became affected, and
for ten days / suffered excruciating pain,
accompanied with severe chills. Several
years previous, having been relieved of a
similar attack, l naturally sought relief
as before, from Swamp-Root.
After using four q, the large size bot
ties, was completely restored and went
on my way rejoicing and praising Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp Root. This was three
years ago, and have had no indication of
the return of the affection.
Yours very truly,
j. c. SMITH, Jr.
Jackson, Tenn.
State of Tennessee
County of Madison
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this
18th day of July, 1909.
P. C. STOVALL,
I.t-rto Notary Public.