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The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Gladstone and Bismarck, each with
their more than fourscore years, pre-
sent a contrast of which the whole
world takes note. Recent utterances
attributed to Bismarck make him de-
clare that his existence is no longer
of any use; that he has lost interest
In forestry and agriculture; and most
remarkable of all, that little by little
poiitics tire him. In short, ne says his
allness is want Of the joys of life No
more of that splendid force and mighty
ease in doing great things. Restless
ness and lamenting, and acrid criticism,
too. are conspicuous features of these
last years of his wonderful life. Glad
stone, on the other hand, is still strong
TO labor, high in courage, benignant in
spirit. A noble example Of broad SYM
patfy and surprising activity shines
far and clear from the serene heights
of a lifetime given conscientiously to
God and to duty.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
Lifted by Kites.

Military officers are interested in the
experiments of Lieutenant Wise, at
Governors Island in New York harbor,
to determine the value of kites as a
means OF getting an elevated point of
view from which to observe the oper-
ations of an enemy in the field. By en-
ploying four large kites of a peculiar
pattern, the united pulling power of
which was 400 pounds, when the wind
blew Is miles an hour, Lieutenant Wise
recently had himself lifted, with a ring
and tackle attached to the kite rope.
to a height of about 40 feet from the
ground, and there he remained for some
time, leisurely examining the surround.
ing country with a field-glass,
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
Wine in Paper.

The biggest item of incidental loss
in ocean traffic during the stormy sea-
sons of the year is that of breakage in
the wine stores. No matter how Sc
curely the bottles are fixed in the bins
particularly heavy sea striking the
ship in certain spot or continued roll
ing and pitching will cause great loss
in costly wines that were never in
tended to wash the floor or the walls.
A French firm is going to do away with
this old-time source of annoyance and
complaint. After years of experiment.
ing it has succeeded in manufacturing
a paper bottle which will not break and
which has the advantages of the ordin-
ary glass bottle. In the home, too, such
bottles would be highly appreciated
Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

would result in such stupendous catas-
trophies that the world would surely be
shocked into lasting peace. This end
might be gained by such battle as
Mr.. Hart describes, whether the re-
ulting annihilation were complete or
only partial.
AS to the second query, experts Diff
fered. The majority held that annlh1-
lation, mutual and utter, would be but
a. logical result of the collision of such
vast destructive forces.
A f1ghting-machine like the United
States ship Indiana explodes about for
ty thousand pounds of powder every
five minutes, under conditions produc-
tive of the most deadly effect. She can
throw over two hundred shots a min
ute. Some of these shots, from her 13-
inch and S-inch guns, are each one ca
pable of sinking an opponent miles
away, if lucky enough to reach a vital
part. at close quarters two such an
tagonists would be like two duelists
knee to knee, each with his pistol at
the others heart.
A high naval authority suggested
that there would surely be survivors
from 1.-The last BATTLE" but that they
would probably be so crippled that
they could never make port.
At the opposite extreme was the
view of an experienced officer, who
held that the difference between an
cient and modern war is much exag-
gerated Between big guns at long
range and bludgeons hand-to-hand
there would be about the difference
which individual courage always
makes. There would be some to fight
and some to run away, now as in the
brave days of old. And there would
be no more approach to annihilation
than in any other of the worlds great
battles.
The middle view, and perhaps the
most plausible one, was supported by
many who were very competent to
speak. The gist OF it is as follows:
The ships In each line-of-battle would
b about Ta4 aundred yards apart
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
Hats Locked for Safety.

A Waterbury Comm genius has had
his hat stolen or exchanged" SO often
that he set his wits at work and has
evolved q hat rack for hotels or other
semi-public places which effectively
prevents theft. 1t consists of an oak
cabinet, with brass mountings, SINH
lar to the hat-rack used in large ho-
tells, except that there is separate
compartment for each hat. When a
person comes into the hotel he places
his hat in one Of the compartments
and pulls down in front of it slide
similar to that of a roller-top desk.
This releases the key, which is other
wise fastened in the lock, and he puts
it in his pocket. On leaving the hotel
he unlocSs his hat, the slide springs
UP to its place again and there you
are"
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
Sleep.

The composure Of mind which 1t is
desirable to secure as harbinger of
sleep is promoted by allowing time,
before retiring to rest, for the subsi-
dence of all enforced mental activity.
There should be at least an hours
interval between work, no matter what
it may be, and sleep. for if work be
pushed up to the last moment, sleep
will be driven away, or will be, in it's
first and most precious stages, broken
and unrefreshing. To turn resolute-
ly from work at fixed hour and plunge
for little time into a novel or a news
paper, a game or music, will often
make all the difference between a bad
and good nights rest. Position
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

The so-called "smart-set" in the east
have evolved a new form of amuse-
ment in the Poverty Party" This is
uproariously funny. 1t makes you
laugh just to think of it. All the
guests must appear disguised as
&ramps. Amy costume which would
denote a possible visible means Of
support is barred, together with the
wearer. Dusty Rhoades," Weary
Willie" Oyster Mike" and "Handor-
gan Sally" are the characters most af-
Gected. To make merry over the mis-
fortunes of the poor is the very essence
of wit. 1t is especially funny when the
rich are SO, and the poor otherwise, be-
cause of unjust social conditions made
possible by class legislation secured by
bribery, betrayal of trust, or any other
old way. Then it becomes side split
ting.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
DOG BREAKS UP A HOME.
Woman Makes Trouble by Getting Rad
of Household Pet.

OF Household Pet.
There is great trouble in an Ann Ar
hor family over dog-a miserable cur
of no pedigree or usefulness, says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. The head Of
the household has always been great
lover of dogs of all kinds and sizes
and about two weeks ago he came home
from work one night with a mongrel
under his arm that was half black-and-
tan and half plain dog. He showed
great love for the brute from the in
slant his eyes first lighted on its lep-
rous-looking form, but, as might be
imagined, that love was not shared by
the other members of the mans family
that is, by daughter, a son and
wife. The father would have it that
the dog should sleep in the house, the
wife disagreed with him and a ruction
Immediately followed. However, for
two weeks the woman put up with the
innocent animal but could stand it no
longer. One day, when the father and
master of the house was out Of town.
the woman gave the brute into the
hands of a neighboring butcher, who
agreed to put the animal out Of the
way for a nominal price. This he did
but what had been a happy home beg
gars description. When the father re-
turned from work that fatal night he
wanted his dog, and when his dog wal
not Forthcoming he set up might!
howl, saying he would exterminat'
the entire family if Fido did not pu
in an appearance before breakfast. Blu
Fido didn't whereupon the man waxed
more wroth and swore that such things
could not be in his house. He grew
angrier and angrier as the following
day wore on and when night came hi
was in condition bordering on insanity
His wife became frightened and his sor
and daughter, in order to avoid the
prospective trouble, said they would
not live in home that fostered such
father. But the father would not BIT
appeased, and, his temper finally get
ting the better of him, he ordered hit
son and daughter out of the house SIM
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

The reader of Mr.. Percy Hart's pro-
phetic dream, entitled "The Last Bat
le," will doubtless put his first COM
ments in the form of two queries:
Could the extinction of war be COM
passed in such fashion? And could
a death-grapple of the worlds fleets
result in such absolute annihilation?
On account of the Importance of the
theme, both the story and the illustra-
tion have been submitted to expert
criticism. Officers of high rank in the
naval service have passed detailed
judgment on both.
Indeed, it Is only fair to say that the
remarkable double-page picture of the
battle which is published in this issue
of the Illustrated American was drawn
by our artist while aboard the flagship
New York, during the recent Charles
ton maneuvers, and under the frequent
scrutiny AMI criticism Of the officers
Of the feet. Il, .E*a.>.5 +..
Article 235 of the United States Navy
Regulations forbids the quoting of
tnese opinions, but the general tenor
of them may be given in few para
graphs.
Whatever the reply to the second
query, there can be little doubt as to
the first. Already peace principles are
in the ascendant, and quarrels which a
generation back would have burst out
with blood and fire are now smoothed
down by arbitration. In view Of the
appalling destructiveness OF modern
war, a death-grapple Of the nations
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

"
AS the two lines came within range the
battle would begin, and each shfr.
steer for its chosen opponent. AS the
two lines actually met and passed
through each other the terrific bonn
bardment at close quarters would
doubtless send many ships to the bot
tom.
The steel turrets are capable Of de-
fiecting the heaviest shots that strike
them at an angle; but there Is always
chance of one of these gigantic 13-inch
shells coming aboard with a down
ward rake that no armor ever invented
could withstand and literally ripping
out the victims vitals or firing her
magazine. Moreover, here and there
a torpedo, sent stealthily under the
waves, would reach it's aim, and
first-class battleship would go down
before this unseen but irresistible op-
ponent. And the blind crunching of
the relentless ram would account for
others.
The remainder would pass on. The
majority of these would turn to repeat
the maneuver from the opposite di-
rection. But some, though still able to
float, would be too much shattered to
fight. Their steering-gear might be so
damaged that they could not turn
about. Or they might have to drift off
helplessly out Of the maelstrom of
ruin, the sport of wind and current.
A few days tinkering would repair
some of these so far that they would be
able to reach port. And the world
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Mrs. Yetta Gerber, who died in New
York city last week, was 106 years old.
She was a Polish woman, and at the
time of Napoleon's invasion of Russia
lived in the little village Of Kickok.
She distinctly remembered when Napo-
Icons forces marched through the
place. Her husband died when he was
75, and ten years ago Mrs. Gerber
came to New York with her daughter
Mary. She was able to do work about
the house to the last. One Of her
granddaughters was married recently
and the old woman surprised every one
by cracking filbert nuts with her natu-
raj teeth, having retained them all.
Mrs. Gerber had eleven children, four
of whom are living, ten grandchildren
and four greatgrandchildren.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
ply because they did not agree with him

ply because they did not agree with him
that their mother was termagant for
having made away with the dog. Now
the young man is living away from
home and the daughter is doing house
work in an Ann Arbor family. The
wife continues to bear sthe burden of
her husbands temper, but with her
there is talk of divorce. And during
all this the dog sleeps on under
mound in the butchers back yard.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Paper underclothing is much used
In Japan. The garments are cut out
of large sheets Of finely crisped paper,
the pieces sewed together and the but
tonholes strengthened with calico or
linen. The fabric is strong, even when
wet, flexible and extremely light. A
fact to be considered is that every Jap
takes a hot bath at least once day.
His paper clothes are SO cheap that
new ones can be afforded frequently.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
Hoods Pills ffs Hoods HsI@GnpasiH saisapariia wiz
Roues I'm u Silver Vein.

If the find of q Colorado silver miner,
made half a dozen years ago, be taken
into account there is but little doubt
that the human race existed on this
continent as long ago as the time when
the silver veins were in process OF
formation In the Rocky Point mine
in Gilman, 400 feet below the surface
a number of human bones were found
imbedded in the silver-bearing ore.
When taken out over $1O0 worth Of sill
yer still clung to the bones. An arrow
head made of tempered copper and
four inches long, was also found with
the remains -.. $685..
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

A new political party is to be organ
lied next summer, we are told. This
is. indeed, gratifying news. If there is
anything that this country needs more
than anything else it is more political
parties.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
How's ThisI

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of cararrh that cannot bs
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and belieye
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & truax. Wholesale Druggists, Tott
iedo, o. n
Walding, Kinnan s. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o. .'-
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimo-
malls sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Halls FamilY PILLS are the best
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Reports from outlying counties In
greens" Is in an unusually forward
state this year. Indeed, some of the
more enterprising rural hostelries have
already served their guests with a
mess of this toothsome salad, with
the proper accompaniment of breakfast
bacon, poached eggs, corn pone, and
buttermiik.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
A Gallery TndOrse Inenf.

81 always like to see that senator get
up to make speech" said the droWsy.
looking young man +,
''He isn't very interesting
mo. When he is on his feet am
always sure that my nap will not be
disturbed by any outburst OF ap
plause. .'-Washington Star.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
His Tbourhtfulness,

Deaf Mute Lover speaking by finger
signs, earnestly)-Tell me, darling, will
you be mine?
Deaf Mute Loved One Speaking dit
to, coyly)-Oh, dearest, must answer
right out loud?
Deaf Mute Lover Speaking ditto,
tenderly)-No, sweet; whisper your an
swer in my left eye.-New York World
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Few people realize what terrible
man Fitzsimmons can be when fully
aroused. Thus we have it from Bob's
own mouth that when Corbett declared
with the utmost solemnity he would
heat Fitzsimmons to death in the event
he refused to fight with the ex-cham-
MON Bob instantly declared: IF you
do. Jim. I will kill you"
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
Very Striking.

"What strikes stranger most forci-
bly, on his first visit to Brooklyn" in
quired his visiting friend.
Trolley cars" answered Bilson, as
be miraculously escaped death by max
ing hasty leap.-New York Evening
Journal.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

MY features are said to resemble
Samson's," the pugilist said, proudly.
Not features" corrected his rival,
lust feature-the jawbone Of an ass"
The spectators rose en- masse.
"You'ye got him going. Put him out!
Put him outv they shouted.-Truth.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

A Chicago pool-room Is entered
through Chicago alderman's saloon,
and no policeman seems to be able to
find the way to it.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

an tell you what it is, Blinks, old
man, this is pretty wisely planned
world, after all"
"HOw's that?"
''NNhy, take drinking, for example;
man never sees snakes until he is so
drunk he don't care darn what he
sees.''-Truth. .I..
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

After expressing unqualified conh-
dence in it's own probity, the Idaho
Legislature adjourned sine die. 1t is
seldom legislature turns States evil
dence.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
Why They Didn't

II am glad you were there, my boy"
said Mrs. Stormington Barnes in ex
ultation. "rm glad you We're there l
had the audience spell-bound, didn't
Iw
'Why-er-it seemed to me they
didn't applaud very much.''
That's just it. 1 had 'em so interest
ed in what was saying that they did
not even dare applaud for fear they'd
miss some of it."-Washington Star.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

when excursion steamers on the Mis-
.zissippi make flfty-mile trips through
tree tops, the Baron Munchausen tying
his horse to church steeple does not
seem improbable.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
The Reason Why.

"How my mouth waters!" exclaimed
the Mississippi River.
THAT'S because you're coming to a
bar" remarked the Gulf of Mexico.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Gladstone is said to have become
very deaf. Still, he can hear the cries
of Christians in Crete better than Sal
tsbury.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

The empress Of Austria agrees with
the anu-cigaret crusaders. She smokes
cigars
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

when Greek meets Greek, then
comes the tug of war;" Greek name
being SO convenient as q rope.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Every man is giant in the eyes OF
some boy.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
success Assurcd The

OATEMTc Dyears' experience. Send sketch for ad
0s vice. IL. Deane, late prn. examiner U.S
at.Ottce) Deane & Weaver. McCiiH Bldg w aSh.D.G
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

The little things overlooked rob our
tives of joyful strength.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No tite
after first day g use OF DIR. klEne's Great Nerve
Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle and treatise.
Send to DIR. KLINE. a3l ArCl. st.. Philadelphia, Pa.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Marie-Did you hear the latest shock
ing news about Ethel? She is actually
going on the music-hall stage.
Estelle-Indeed? She is bound to get
her English lord some way or other,
isn't she?-New York Weekly.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
pon't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life.

Bon't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong All druggists soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed, Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
GrOggy.

Coos Cough BaIsam
Is tho oldest and best 1t will break Cold quickee
than any thing else. 1t is aiways reliable Try it.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Indiana prisoners deprived of work are
to be drilled.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

An old bachelor resembles pair OF
scissors with only one blade.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22

Greece is little larger than one-halt
OF Pennsylvania.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
A Bencficent Provision

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weah
men strong, blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1897-04-22
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THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN

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and the nn !ni Incsps sSo wt.n the the rag , nmSb T., mu tbc
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TWINS IN EVERYTHING.
Travel Together. work Together. Eat Together,
and Ask 20 Sleep ToEether ut tho Station.

Travel Together. work Together. Eat Together,
and Ask 10 sleep Together ut tho Station.
From the Chicago chronicle.
Sergeant Dennis Hayes of the Larrabee street
police station sat behind his desk last night
troubled with ennui and waiting for something
to happen. He had done nothing all the evening
but write dodgers names in the station books,
and Of dodgers he was tired. Perhaps there was
a little tinge of that tired feeling in his voice
as he asked a new Conner:
"Well, what Ia itf'
II the tone was slightly acrid the Sergeant
did not mean 1t. for he Is big-nearted and is
always glad to give unfortunates the hospi-
tally of tho station. But the man outside
must have thought the question a little gruff.
for his answer was of the mildest:
please. sir. may I sleep here to-nighti"
Certainly. Go down stairs. turn twice to
the left and take your choice" and Sergeant
me sP 'S.Ss i siS. before !; accept the bod I must
a' Dennis Sdi y H lazy sts. eyes 'f ioo i'sI t the surprise sisPi he
known a lodger who would come only on CON
ditions, In answer TO the question In his look
lyon see. it's this way. My brother and I
thing unless the other does the same thing, We
are 81 years old. and In, all our lives We have
| and / 20 where he goes. That's why j cannot
stay unless there's room for him also. Can you
lodge us bothl"
Hayes said he could. and then he entered
their names in the dodgers register-a book not
| so fancy AZ a hotel register:
"Thomas Dreyer, "a, German.
"Charles Dreyer, 81. German"
Sergeant Hayes learned afterward that the
| two men travel together, eat together. and,
most wonderful Of all, insist on working to-
gether. Neither ono, will take a position in a
place where his brother cannot also find a ait
uation, and the result is that they have not had
very much work In the recent portion Of the
ten years they maze d 6een IN AmerdGs; IA Ide |,
carried out to such detail that neither has ever
married, because OF the separation it might
entail. But any one who wants two lusty mel
can get them 1t Larrabee street station.