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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
SHE KNEW THE GREAT STORY
Girl Lacked Gift Of Narrative. but
Was Able to Tell All About
Chateau Thierry.

As we crawled up a railroad track
In the vicinity of Chateau Thierry
(this was in October)-a railroad
track which seemed the only new and
complete object in sight-the Y. M. G.
A. girl, who had been sitting in the
corner Of the compartment resisting
all advances at conversation, volun.
teered q remark.
aOur division took It," she said.
It turned out that she had gone in
with her canteen just behind the divi-
sion, during that fight wherein Amer
ica made good. She lacked the narra-
tive talent. that girl, but she came out
at intervals with flashes like this:
when our boys came up the strag.
glers said to them: You can't stay in
there! And our boys said: Wen
not only stay there, but we're going
forward When the stragglers saw
that, they formed, too. and went back
with them"
Or this, as we drew into sight of a
road bordered by blackened ruins:
There's where our divisions came
into sight, singing, The Yanks Are Com
ing '"-Will Irwin in the Saturday
Evening Post.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
ONE OF WARS GREAT DEEDS
Crossing Of St Quentin Canal by Brit
ish Troops Conceded TO- Be
Remarkable Exploit.

Probably one of, the most remark
able exploits Of the war was the cross
ing of the st. Quentin canal BY a
brigade of South Stafford and North
STAFFORD (British) troops in the course
Of the advance on Cambrai. The
canal is q landmark In the country
for miles around because Of its dimen-
sions. and just where the crossing was
effected the waterway runs for some
distance between very steep and high
banks covered In some parts BY dense
low brushwood. That the crossing
was made BY such a large number Of
men and 90 expedit tiously u remark
able tribute to the determination Of
the men and to the forethought Of their
commanders. Z AZ related that e their esll'
commanding bfiicer had sent down to
Ia channel port and had had sent mp to
the line for the occasion all the life
belts Of one Of the well-known cross
channel steamers. Il was this measure
|bf precadtiOh which was the means
|of sehab bling many men to cross before
foot-bridges could be construc cted and
which was the main contributing fac.
tor Ia the success of tho operati Ion. Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
BLOW 1T ALL IN.

When Congress authorized the Presi-
dent to take over the railroads it fixed
the time of government operation to be
for the period Of the war and for Fl
months thereafter. To provide means
of financing such operation revolving
fund of $500, 600 600 was set aside for the
use of the Director General in supply
ing funds to needy roads for mainten-
ance equipment. 1t was supposed by
the legislators that that huge sum
would be ample to meet all require
ments; in fact it was anticipated that
long before it was exhausted some of
the first loans made would be coming
back into the Treasury, and the fund
would in truth revolve.
But instead of carrying the roads thru
period of years, as contemplated by
the trainers OF the legislation, the ''re-
volving" fund is practically exhausted
lin the very first year of Federal admins,
tration. The Director General in his
annual report admits that over
S453, ,OOO, 900 of that amount has been ex-
pended already. Not only that but
1926 ,0O0, 900 has been taken from sur
plus receipts of railroad and express
companies and loaned back to the roads
in addition to the millions from the re-
volving fund. Ofcourse repayments to
the Government for its loans from the
revolving fund, il they are ever made,
mnst come from surplus earnings, but
when those earnings are diverted from
that purpose and turned into further
loans the result is only to sink the roads
deeper into the financial mire.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
Matter Of Patches.

Seven-year-old James and his moth.
or were visiting the latter's spinster
aunts AsIwas their custom these
maiden ladies showed their visitors
their vaht supply Of home-pieced
Quilts. This u the first four-patch
Jana ever made" announced one
proudly displaying quilt whose
blocks wefe made up Of four square
pieces.
And thin Il Mary's nine-patch.. e..
iplained Jane. 4 sShe made It when she
was only seven years old, IA
The zthifd quilt was an embroidered
silk Az. made, Of myriads Of tiny IL
reg1r pieces the gifts Of friends
md the remnants from ancient wed.
ding ana reception clothes James
stared ~ II 4 ! feN lninutes and then
he tLrned To- his mother. ''Is this one
m ali-patch n AZ asked.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
cleared The way for the Wild ride.

cleared the way for the wild ride.
y Only few years ago the farmers Of
North Dakota were led to complain
bitterly Of the Minnesota wheat grading
system and to demand Federal system
that would relieve them Of alleged ex-
actions. They got what they demanded.
And now they complain more bitterly of
the new grades than they di6 of the old.
They see that they were i'll advised.
Will they never learn to distrust the
demagogues?
The cooperative store ls one Of the
new devices for farming the farmer. A
few years will demonstrate that the old
and tested methods Of merchandising
are the best all around. Meanwhile,
where does the money 60 that is,paid
in by farmers for shares IN Co cooperative
stores-money that gains them no real
share in the management thereof?
So the wild ride goes on toward bank.
ruptcy, with the farmer left to settle
the ruinous bill. Will he wake up in
time to head off the free. hooters?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
Pretty Polly.

Ollys WAAS a CIdChSIy
"Why, yes" answered Poll as she
plumed her plumage and neatly
brushed out her cage with her port
side wing. "Now that the war is won
and the necessity for food conserve
tion has been reduced to q certain de-
gree, I feel that I may indulge in my
favorite dish without serious damage
to my conscience"
And the wealthy munitions worker
who overheard the remark bought her
on the spot for $1,000 cash. saying
that she should be surrounded with
luxuries for the rest Of her days, yea
though she lived to be as old as the
mother-in-law Joke.
NoteG Gentle readers who look for
I moral to this particular piece Of
patriotic persifage will please try to
bear up under the disappointment.
There amt none.-1ndianapolis Star.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
LOSING DELIGHT IN BEAUTY
krIter Bemoans "Degradatton OF the
Arts" Which He Asserts 10
Going on Today.

All the arts but one, says Layton
crippon in his book. "Clay and Fire"
how degradation today, in many
:ases degradation 50 great that they
lave virtually ceased to exist. We
iave not only forgotten how to make
beautiful things, but we have even
acquired an instructive dislike of beau
iful things. They seem to have be-
some offensive to us.
There was recently one curious
title instance to which I am tempt
ed to refer, showing as it did, that in
our present state of degradation
beauty is not only ignored. but has
actually become offensive, causing in
ytinctive dislike. The st. Gaudens
zen and five-dollar gold pieces were
undoubtedly the noblest coins produced
IN any country in 200 years. Within
! couple Of months the American pub
Iic had howled them out Of circulation.
'The explanation was afterward
made that the coins were disliked be-
cause the relief was inconveniently
high, but the original outcry was
against the design and only the de-
sign of these exquisite examples Of
die cutting. But America has no mo-
nopoly of this instructive hatred of
beauty. It was exemplified In the van
lalism that was common all over
Europe, the destruction Of ancient and
glorious buildings. usually without
valid excuse"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
WOOL TO FLOCK IN.

All restrictions have been removed on
the importation of wool, and now we are
to have free trade in wool again. AS
soon as shipping is available. there will
be immense importations from Austria
liza, Argentine and South Africa. For
a while the American sheep will be pro-
,tected by the unusual conditions aris-
ing from the war, but eventually free
trade will drive American focks to the
meat block, unless protective tariff
law shall be enacted before the COMPETE
tion becomes too keen.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31

We noticed by the county commits.
sioners proceedings published last week
that the board fixed the rate of twenty
five cents meal for boarding prisoners.
It is question in our mind il sheriff
Hamilton can feed any one on cheese
and crackers without losing money at
that price. We believe in economy, and
we believe the present board are looking
after the interest of the taxpayers as
we'll as any body Of men could do but
when it comes to boarding person at
that price at the present high cost Of
living it is asking too much Of an officer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
The Service Flag Of The Pioneer Express.
RIDING THE WILD HORSE.
Minneapolis Journal

M1pneapOl1S journal
The League that farms the farmers is
in the saddle IN North Dakota. Booted
and spurred, it rowels the fanks of its
steed. The wild ride toward bankruptcy
with the farmers paying the bill, has be-
gun. There has been rich loot in sight,
and if the wild horse can be guided, it
will land its piratical rider in the midst
of millions of the peoples money.
Meanwhile, North Dakota is to be
made forbidden land for the settler
and the investor.
The grandiose scheme Of exploitation
is being gradually disclosed at Bismarck.
It covers everything. The press is to be
gagged at the outset by the simple ex-
pedient of naming League organ in
each county as the sole official paper
to which all public business must be
given. Independent newspapers are
thus to be driven out of business and
uncomfortable criticism prevented.
Sixty million dollars in the State
school fund is to be gathered into the
control Of the wild rider. Eighteen
millions in taxes and seven in bonds
are to 60 into the same clutch. "A state
bank is to be established with two mil
lions capital. Every dollar Of public
funds in the State is to be forced into
its vaults. The millions thus accumu-
lated can IA 0amhled with in va arinna
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31

Col. John H. Frame, former lieuten.
ant governor of North Dakota, writes
Adjutant General G. Angus Fraser, his
comrade of thirty years strenuous mill.
tary life with the Fighting First North
Dakota, that he is enjoying new ex.
perience as mayor of Coblenz. Capt
Sprague Of Grafton, recently advanced
to major, is officiating as provost mar
shall, or chief of police. and the two
North Dakotans are giving the German
city thoroughly progressive admins
tration.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31

p. R. Langton is in receipt Of q letter
from Senator McCumber in which the
expresses his views on the price
OF wheat for next year. Mr.. Langton
wrote to find out if there was any pos
sibiIity that the government would re-
consider the arrangements made to
establish uniform price Of wheat for
two years. Mr.. McC Clmber's letter is
.t0the affect that no can see no chance
for the present prices changing before
the two years are up evenif the govern.
mont has to stand the difference in
price guaranteed and that Of the export
price. 4a 54
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31

Governor Burnquist Of Minnesota is
tslked Of as possible candidate for
vice President ip 1920. Mr. Burnquist,
like more of the public men of Mime.
sofa IS true American, and fearless in
executing his authority according to
bis own convictions. In the trying
times of the last two years Mr.. Burn
.quist had never swerved from his duties
as executive Of the Gopher state when
many politicians would have weakened
under similar pressure. This country
need men like Mr.. Burnqulst at the pres
ent time.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
SEE aoo's HAND IN RESCUE
Natives Of Rlmatara Ascribe Their %.
cape From Death 70 Miraculous
lnterposltlon.

saved BY the hand Of God" is the
way the nine natives composing the
crew Of the eO-ton schooner Oromana
characterize their escape from death.
after having drifted helplessly so days
on one Of the loneliest bits Of ocean
In the seven seas.
When the wreck of the Oromana
was towed into Papeete harbor, Tahiti.
one Of the most remarkable voyages
known in these waters was completed.
The vessel, q two-masted schooner.
owned by natives Of Rimatara. an
island about 300 miles southwest of
Tahiti, left her home port, without
cargo, bound for the island Of Rurutu.
In the same group, where she was to
undergo repairs and take cargo Of
copra for Tahiti.
Two days out, she was struck by a
storm, which carried away both her
masts and later her rudder. leaving
her helpless derelict.
With never a glimpse of land or sail
TO give ray of hope. the Oromana
drifted for 50 days. After IS days the
supply Of food was gone. The natives
managed to catch q shark with hook
and line. This lasted them five days.
The rest Of the time they had no food.
An occasional shower prevented death
from thirst.
Then the miracle" happened. The
mountains Of Tahiti rose slowly over
the horizon. The shifting sea current
brought them nearer and nearer until
they were finally sighted from snore
and powerboat sent to tow them in.
They were, too weak to rise to their
feet, but, after few days ashore all
appeared to be rapidly recovering from
their experience.
The natives say the hand of God
guided their craft, for the prevailing
winds in these latitudes are from the
northwest, direction which would
never have brought them to Tahiti.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31

Hon. Paul johnson, representative
from this county, has introduced bill
in the legislature changing the name of
Bismark to Roosevelt. The bill is num-
bered g. MI. Johnson's bill will pro
badly receive the same recognition that
the bills that are being introduced by
members who are outside of the Town
ley fold are receiving.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
GOING UP.

A survey by the Department of Labo,
of government salaries in ). the city OF
Washington discloses the fact that ele'
vator conductors in the Food Admins.
tration were paid as high as Sl,S0O pei
annum. wnile payment for the same ser
vice in other departments ranged as low
as $3.50. Other lines of work show
similar discrepancies in compensations
among the other government Offices.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
Notice to Creditors.

ziea. deceased.
Notice is hereby 9iven by the undersign-
ed Elizabeth Ray Menzies. administratrix
Of the estate of Roy p. Menzies, late of the
township of Carlisle. In the county of
Penn bina and State of North
Dakota, deceased,y Il to the creditor
of and all persons having claims against
sal d deceased. to exhibit such claims with
the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication of this
81 B. SpiMer, attorney at law. in the City
of Cavalier, in said Prmbina county.
1 E9IizABBETH iiz1lB I'll, RAY s1lsi MENzIEs.
Administrative.
Jan, IS Feb. 7-l4.2l a III.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31

Nj. Burtness,. bill TO- close pool rooms
al. o'clock in the evening was defeat
cd ia the Honse but leaguer intro
tdnced : similar bill ! day Or two later
and thst seems ~ be receiving the sane
'tion of Boss Townlsy and II viii become
'alaw. Itsmattsrs iittle lto the general
lpublis who fathers the bill. but MI.
gToNnley thinks din erenfly
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31
Official Directory
. . s Senators = / scgunper sssssns
70 8 Represen- John 4. Baer

. 8 Senators q srenns sce,,,,,,.,
"a 8 xsp.esen-} John y. Sasf
sGovernor-Ly Frasier = :, W.. !,
stste Treasrrer1O ~ O A Olson
Attorney General-Wm LANCER +
.sissionsrs. E franP E PuRaihs RRiise1lan
Com Of Ins.sance-S a Qlsness
Com Arr 4 Labo11Il11hhn Y hn ,ist1sn.nn = H.x.n
'"asxss srpIems % sn' 4 BIonsen
Court I I 8 8 Rtrd.sn gIacs :
1.dre 7th Jud DistIWJ ii j Kneeshsw :;
STATE SENATOR ]
Walter Wexford !
REPRHsENrATIvEs 4
,.s District HS rs SSss:s9 }'ss;:$ss {sss:$s
I COUNTY oFFICIALs i
States Attorney-Wm McMurchie
Clerk Of Court D Winlaw
, SHERIFF. Hamilton
Auditorium. W. Felson
TreasurerHuRh Gibson /
Register of .Deeds-Geo Roadhouse
County Judge-Robert Mcbride !
Sunt Of Schools-Charlotte Jones
Coroner-Frank w. Deason X
Public Admin'r-Geo Peterson \
(1st-A 3 Purdy. Toilette !
2nd-J S Staples, Concrete <
County Srd-Fred Rndke, Coystal <
+ Comrs 4th-WJ Watts Leroy \
l5th-J T c Collie Drayton ;
CUSTOMS OFFICIALS I
Alex, Morrison, Collector
Robert Morrison Special Deputy !
9igaTd , = Ata G Werner Deputies !
Err Russell Immigration Inspector .
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-01-31

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New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
PITTMAN RESOLUTION
 UP TODAY IN SENATE
Leaders of Both Parties Not Inclined to Push Matter, However, and
 Outcome Is Dubious

Washington, Aug. 21.-Leaders on both sides in the treaty fight in the senate were in doubt today as to when a vote would be had on the res olution of Senator Putnam, Nevada democrat, of the foreign relations committee proposing reservations to the league of nations covenant, SCpa- ton.
 On the republican side 1t was said that if the administration wanted d vote the move would be welcomed but that the ordinary course would be for the resolution to go first 10 the foreign relations committee. Senator Hitchcock, administration leader. in dicatCd there would be no effort on his part to bring immediate action and Senator Pittman said he was not certain he would call the resolution up today.
 Senator Pittman made clear in presenting the resolution he simply was carrying out his own desire to get action along the line suggeste ed by the president in the White House conference Tuesday.
 Other adminiSt ration leaders said they regarded the move as taken on Mir. Pittman'S own initiative.
 The group of republican reserva- tionistS led by senator McNary, Ore gOn, indicated they would stand to- gcther for reservations.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
IN INVESTIGATING MURDER.
Authorities Combining Efforts to Solve Death of Man Found Near Milford.

New Haven, Aug. 21.-State, town and municipal police authorities com blned today in ther efforts to solve the mystery of the murder of a man whose body was found in bushes on the Milford turnpike, in Milford yes terday. The autopsy showed that the head almost had been severed The face disfaeuraton was ghastly In a wound was found a fagment of steel as if from a sharp instrUm ent.
 After the clothing of the man had been dried out there was found on the trousers pocket lining, in ink letters which were either "Gonsoi' or "Jen- sen
New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
NOT TO BE RECOGNIZED. [. s. Protests Against Validity Of
 TinOCO Constitution.

QuierOs, of Costa Rica, successor to Federico Tinoco, has been notified by the American government that the validity Of the Tinoco constitution or any government acting under thar constitution would not be recognized by the United States
 Ex-President Gonzales has been in formed by the State department of this action. He has been in Washing ton since his overthrow by TinocO.
 It was stated here today officially that American citizens had been inn pICated in the TinOcO revolt The State department is said to have let teEs written by American Conspira- tors telling Of their investments with the TinoCO faction
New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
TO FIGHT ROLSHENIKt
Lithuanian Council Asks for Arma-
 mentS to Be Used Against Reds

Worcester, Mass. Aug. 21.-The lithuanian national council of America, in convention here today adopted resolutions asking the United States to recognize the new Lithuan- ian republic and to provide it with arms and munitions to fight the Bol- ShCvilli in Lithuania.
 The Lithuanian sufferers fund re ported that $4O0,000 had been col lcctcd and sent to Lithuania since the was started, in addition to large supplies of clothing.
 The Lithuanian Women's Alliance voted today to send S5,0O0 to q woman's organization in the mother country for relief among the victims of the W.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
PLAN NEW THEATER
James Col1nican Has Proposition Providing For Erection of One Night Road House

According to the announcements made at the Lyceum thcater last cvc- ming by James Cormican, manager and juvenile man of the CornliCan Players, plans are under way by seV eral of the prominent men of the city for the construction of a modern thea ter, which will be used for the home of first class stock company and one night road shows. New Britain thcater fans arc much in favor of hay ing a neW house erected that will pro- duce only first class shows, it is said.
 MT. COrm ican added in his talk that the common council and chamber of commerce should take action on the present thcater situation and instruct the thea+er mana gers 10 make efforts to secure better shows for tn Now Britain public, even if they have to raise the price of admission to double tho present rates. He said cities smaller than New Britain have re- Ceived better amusement through ef- forts of their common councils and cham berS of commerce.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
Deaths and Funerals.
Thomas BrCWin.

Thomas BreWin, aged 54 years and one month, died at his home, 1S1 Fairview street last night He is sur vived by his wife and three daughters Mrs. Agnes Porter. Miss Marie N. and Miss Jennie R.. two brothers, Roger (. Of this city and John K. of Hart ford; one sister, Mrs. M. Harman. The deceased was employed for number of years in the HumasOn X Becl~s~~ plant. F'raternally he was a member of the Sons of St. George and Court Pride, Foresters of America. The funeral will be held tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock from the home Rev. Codding will be in charge of the service and burial will be in Fairvfew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
EIAROR ATT, PREP\R NTIONS
 FOR RECEPTION TO FRINGE

Quebec, Aug. 21.-ElabOrato prcpa- ratiOns have been made ,herc for the rccepti0n to the Prince of Wales when he arrives on the British Warship fIc- nown tonight. Highest dignitarios of the state. church and city will official lv greet his royal highneSs.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
TO CREATE NEW BOARD
Federal Transportation Commission Would End Abuses of Power in
 Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Creation of a federal transportation board to de- termine railroad operating revenue necessary to meet the public need of facilities and service would remove the interstate commerce commission from attempted outside influence the house interstate commerce committee was told today by A. P. Thomas. coun- scl for the association of railroad ex- ecutiVes The boards finding would be the guide for the route making body.
 "The commission is too exposed to public pressure and Legislative pres sure, he declared, adding that two years ago the carriers application for increased rates was followed by a "political agitation" that culminated in a senate resolution to investigate the com ission which had at the time the rate question before it.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-21
LUNCH HOUR JAZZ.

Washington.-The navy department has it's own two-man jazz band. Every noon two darkies. one with a guitar the other with homemade con- trapt!on made out of a soap box with single string, entertain the navy de- partment clerks by playing jazz tunes and singing songs of their own conn position in front of the navy building much to the amusement of the yeo- manettes who toss them pennies.