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The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

An excellent illustration Of Shake
speare's oft-quoted good in every
thing" is afforded by the disposition Of
the revenue derived by the French gov
ernment from the tax on betting at
horse-races. The proceeds Of the tax
last year exceeded seven and half
million francs, or more than a million
and a half dollars. Among the good
objects to which this money was ap-
propriated were: Paris charities,
seventy five thousand dollars; provin-
cial hospitals, three hundred thousand
dollars; institutions making researches
into methods Of curing or preventing
consumption, twenty-five thousand dol
lars: and sixteen thousand dollars for
the erection Of hall for charity meet
ings in Constantinople. It is pity
that betting cannot be taxed out Of
existence; since that is not possible,
the next best thing Is to make the
gamblers pay for good objects as far
Is the money that can be squeezed out
Of them will go.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
WHY NOT GIVE UPs
Spanf&R Operations in CubR Al
most DurnIyxeI.

SUNutHA tOperNl1OUe IN SuDu4 AL
most puraIyxed.
HAVANA, Feb. 4. - Spanish military
operations continue almost paralyzed,
the season most favorable for move
ments against the insurgents thus be-
ing lost
On FRIDAY the insurgents entered the
town of Artemisa, Province of Pinar
del Rio. and plundered several stores.
The governor of Pinar del Rio sent
Jose Mendenez DiaS as an cmiSsary
to the insurgent leader PericoDias
with proposals of peace and surrender.
The insurgents hung him near a rail
way opening with the governors let
ter on his body. Monday night they
renewed the attack OH ArtemiSA but
were repelled, leaving two killed.
In the fight at Vega Alta, in which
the guerillas were involved, the in
surgents macheted seven gueriilaS and
wounded a captain. lieutenant and
five privates seriously. In an engage
ment near Guines the Spanish loss was
a lieutenant, Il sergeant and five pri-
Yates killed and thirteen privates
wounded. On Monday night the in
surgents attacked Cayajabos, in the
Province of Pinar del Rio, but We're
repelled. Private advices from Gibara
confirm the report that Gen. LuIue's
losses at Mejia We're more serious than
was officially given out. He lost 124
killed and wounded.
The insurgent leader Jose Miguel
Gomez surprised two squadrons of
cavalry ON the military trocia near
Ciego de Avila and inflicted considera-
bic loss, including Spanish captain.
The remainder of the Spanish force
made a dfsorderly retreat to Ciego de
Avila.
Mail matter in the Havana postof-
fee continues to be tampered with.
There are eighteen extra men on duty
opening letters and reading newspa-
pers before delivery. While European
mail matter gets through all right, cor
respondence from the United States,
especially from Tampa and Key West,
lis most carefully examined
Capt Gen. Blanee's expected early
return is diyersely commented upon.
While some believe that he will re-
turn with his steamer Mortera loaded
with rebels who have surrendered and
rebel arms that have been delivered
up others are sure that he will return
alone. utterly downcast at his failure
to bribe Gen. CaliXtO Garcia, Gen.
Jesus Rabi, and the other insurgent
leaders in the east.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

bad spelling" says scientist, "ls
disease" 1t may be an inheritance
also. 1t is not, however, necessarily
evidence Of ignorance. There are peo-
pie without an ear for music, and there
are those who have no ear for spelling
They may be thoroughly educated IN
other respects, and never be able 70
learn to spell correctly off-hand except
as to words in constant use. and they
may even have to relearn them every
day. Let us remember that in many
cases they are the victims not OF ig-
norance but Of an infirmity.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

The arguments for supporting the
statement that we live In q great coun-
try include one based on the statistics
Of rainfall. A recent ohicial document
declares that rain probably falls every
day in the year at one point or another
in the United States. Some Of the coun-
tries whose governments make great
stir In the world might almost be wet
down with good-sized American
thunder-shower. We have territory
large enough for several contemporane-
ous performances Of this sort. Meas
ured by rain or sunshine. the weather
assets Of the United States at any
given moment are alike munifcent and
Impressive. As q part Of the cumula-
tive evidence to the truth Of this asser-
ton, 1t may be said that there is not
. waking moment, in all probability,
in which an umbrella is not being bor-
rowed within our borders. to keep OF
the rain or the sunshine.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

Twelve thousand women stenograph-
ers and typewriters are at present en-
ployed in Chicago. which force will be
augmented before spring by at least
a thousand graduates from commercial
colleges and neighboring localities. The
outlook does not seem to beckon; yet
while five dollars week is frequent
salary, many positions Of from sixty
to seventy-five dollars month go beg
ging for want Of competent women to
ill them. One rule holds for all places
and all professions; to do fairly well
is to struggle with the crowd, but for
her who excels there il always room.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

A Boston lady says, giving advice
to her too-retiring sisters, A shrink
ing self-effacement can in time be
overcome by throwing out the chest
and carrying the head high In a regal
attitude of self-confdence." Yet 1t Is
buncombe. It is fraud. A regal at
titude Of seIf-confdence is utterly I'M
possible to a shrinking self-enace-
ment. The trouble Is that somebody
always comes up to 1t and remarks
BOO" in a rude manner. and imme-
diately the regal attitude closes itself
against the world like a sensitive
plant. No, dear lady; you can't make
marble out Of cream.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
ELECTION AT DULUTH.
Mayor TrnelsOn Reelected by
LARGE Majority.

Mayor Trnelsoa Reelected by q
Large Majority.
Duluth. Mimi, Special-Henry Truel-
sen was reelected mayor Of this city
over Elmer +. Mitchell, Rep, by a
majority Of about 1,2OG. He was
nominated by the Popuiists and in
dorsed by the Democrats In the cam
paign party lines We're largely lost
sight Of The campaign against Truel-
sen was made ON alleged corruption in
his police department. OF the nine
new members of the common council
four are Republicans, one gold DEM
ocrat, one Independent and three sill
yer and fusion.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

The war "reminiscences Of the late
Charles A. Dana, now in course OF
publication in one Of the magazines,
establish a fact that every person to
whom profanity is an offense will be
glad to hear. Mr.. Dana saw much Of
! General Grant during the most per-
picking period Of the civil war. and he
asserts that he never heard the great
Union leader utter profane word. Mr..
Dana himself was for many years 3
tireless worker in q field in which pro-
family is common. Every man who
enjoyed the privilege Of working near
him will testify that in the midst Of
the exciting requirements Of his duties
Mr.. Dana was guiltless Of the sin and
vulgarity Of profanity.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

A daughter of Sorosis advises as
relief from mental strain the reading
of Mr.. Howells, while another daugn-
ter suggests football. Still anotner
daughter shrieks Seek equilibriums"
whatever that may be. Thus the Ell
fort of this heavenly body to relleVe
mental strain has brought about a
state of chaos that is more melancholy
than the original trouble and promises
large additions to the asylums.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
MADE IT STRONG.
The Cxar's Answer tO the sultan II
COueheal in StfOnS Terms.

The Csar's Answer to the Sultan IL
COuehed In StronE Terms.
Berlin, Feb. 4. A dispatch from
Constantinople to the Frankfort Ga,
zette says that the answer of Emperor
Nicholas to the Turkish objections to
the candidature Of Prince George OF
Greece for the governorship Of Crete
was presented to the sultan yesterday.
It was couched in such strong terms
that the Russian ambassador, NJ. Zin-
ovieff, hesitated and telegraphed to ST.
Petersburg for confirmation before
presenting it. Count Muravieff, the
Russian minister of foreign affairs, re-
piled that 1t was the cars unalterable
determination that Prince George
should be nominated.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Three In One.

New York, Feb. 4.-Judge, Leslie's
Weekly and Demorest's Family Mag
azine have been consolidated. These
publications will hereafter be issued
by new corporation known as the
Arkell Publishing company, of which
w. j. Arkell is president. The new
company has S1,OOOOOO capital stock
and $500, 900 of bonds. with which the
existing stock and bonds Of the three
different publications have all been
taken I'D.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
DEAD COMES TO LIFE.

Adrian Man Takes Laudanum ana
Fools the Undertakes.
Adrian, Minn., Specialized Lind
sey. a well known character Of this
place, drank laudanum with suicidai
intent one day last week. was pro-.
nounced dead by the attending ply.
sician few hours after swallowing
the dose and was about to be turned
over to the coroner, who had decided
IN autopsy necessary, when he came
to life and refused positively to be
numbered with the great majority.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Gn.t.vu. AdoInhu. Collere,

st. Peter, Mimi, Special. The board
iof directors of Gustavus Adolphus col
!lege has prepared various matters to
be laid before the Minnesota confer
eDce, which convenes in st. Paul in q
fortnight. Three Of the professors
A. C.. Carlson, ]. A. Edquist and D. M.
Anderson-were recommended for reg
ular professorships in English Ian
guage and literature, natural science
and Greek, respectively. A. Kempe
was recommended as associate profess
sor in the commercial department..
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
VALUABLE FOOT.

Jury at Willmnr Gives a Plaintiff .
Verdict for $4,000.
Willlnar, Mimi, Specialize main
case on the calendar here has been con-
cluded. 1t is the case of Charles w.
Thompson against the Great Northern
Railway company. G. Wellington Of
st. Paul appeared for the company
and Frank b. Larrabee of Minneapo-
lis appeared for Mr.. Thompson. The
suit is to recover damages for the loss
of foot, and the jury brought in a
verdict of $4,000.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
No Adulteration.

Chicago, Feb. A. Investigation by
the Chicago health department as to
the causes of the dark color of bread
show no adulteration Of -four in this
market. No corn or other foreign sub
stance reported to have been used for
adulteration was discovered in any of
the samples analyZed.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Man. Infalliblc Guide.

Y Conscience is the voice Of the sonl,
the passions are the voice of the body.
Is it astonishing that often these two
languages contradict each other, and
then to which must we listen? Too.
often reason deceives us; we have only
too much acquired the right Of listen
ing to it, but conscience never deceives,
us; it is the true guide Of man; 1t is to,
man what instinct is to the body,
which follows it, obeys nature, and is-
never afraid of going astray.-London.
Echo
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

The shooting of Ruiz, peace COM
missioner from Blanco to Aranguren.
at first glance looks like the assasslna-
tion of bearer of the white flag; but
the commissioner who has instructions
to bribe is meaner than any spy, ana
knows, as Ruiz said Of himself, that
he is going to his own death. There
was great yil1ainy in Weyler as gov
ernor- general; but his admiration OF
duplicity may oblige him to call MS
successor his lord and master.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
DYNAMITFD A TRAM.
Insurgents Wreck Passenger
Trai Nenr Havana.

Insurgents Wreck Pansenger
Trni Ncnr Havana.
Havana, Feb. 4. - The insurgents
have dynamited a passenger train near
Guara, Havana. partly destroying the
engine and derailing the cars. a de-
tachment of Spanish cavarly has been
engaged with an insurgent force under
Col. Rosando CollaZo at the Aguyo
plantation, Havana province. The
Spanish report of the affair says the
insurgents lost seventeen killed, that
four insurgents We're captured and
that the Spanish had seven men
wounded.
On Saturday last, at Havana and
Guanabacoa, assistance was given to
ISL reconcentrados. About 33,S3O
rations were distributed. There are
about $4,000 reconcentrados in and
about Havana and Guanabacoa.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

1t Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.
And is the only cure for Chilblains,
Prostitutes, Damp, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad.
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
.1r-x F.,,cJ IN Agree.

Kansas City, Feb. A. After being
out several hours the criminal court
jury in the trial of j. w. Keith, a
Christian Scientist tried for failing to
report a case of diphtheria in his fam
ily to the health department., has
failed to agree and has been dis
charged. 1t stood to 6. Keith's
child died of the disease. He treated
the child from Christian Science
standpoint and failed to report the
case or placard the house.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Patents Issued.

Patents Issued.
List Of patents issued last week to
Northwestern inventors:
Robert w. Coombs, McCanna, N. d.,
grain harvester; William j. Holman,
Minneapolis, Minn., locomotive speed
ing truck; INLAND A. Knapp, Mime
apolis, Mimi, teeth regulator; George
II. Lewis, Minneapolis, Minn., spring
motor; August Nygren, Elizabeth.
Minn., magazine pistol; Hiram N.
Rhodes, Duluth, Minn., tire valve;
John Rosendahl, Delhi, Minn., COM
bined wrench and nippers; Clarence
o. White, Minneapolis, Minn., ma
chine for sizing barrel hoops and Sc.
curing ends thereof.
Merwin, Lothrop & Johnson, Patent
Attorneys, 80, Oil and 912, Pioneer
Press Building, st. Paul. MINI.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
The Two Main Glasses.
II see that Timmins is getting out.
another novel;"
Historical or rcial?'-Indiana-
polls Journel.
Al, Kinds Of Seeds.

The attention Of our readers is CALI
ed to the advertisement of the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., which appears else
where in this issue. Those who expect
to make any seed purchases will make
a mistake not to write this concern.
They are thoroughly reliable, and are
the largest seed growers in America.
It is advisable to make seed purchases
without further delay, as the season ID
rapidly advancing. The John A. SAL
zer Seed Co. will send their interesting
catalogue for s cents in stamps to de-
fray the postage. They have made
numerous offers this year, which de-
serve consideration. u
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
chcerfnl Tor pepos,tors.

Sauk Center, Minn., Special.-As-
sjgnee Kells gave out some encourag-
ing figures for the creditors of Smiths
bank. They show liabilities of $S4,-
600 and assets of $125, 600. No fears OF
loss are entertained by creditors.
They only suffer inconvenience while
the matter is being adjusted.-B. w.
How will be candidate for mayor at
the special election to be held Feb. 8.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

Hastings, Mimi, Speciai.-A six-year-
old son Of Joseph Sidlinski was run
over and instantly killed. He attempt
cd to climb onto hay rack and fell,
the wheel of the wagon passing over
his head.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

There is more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than all other diseases.
put together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For 9
great many years doctors pronounced it.
a local disease and prescribed local RENE
dies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from ten drops
to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills aDe the best.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Pro.perous Bank.

Minnesota Lake, Mimi, Specialize
following officers were elected for the
Security State bank for the ensuing
year: Peter Kremer, president; NJ. 8.
Fisch, vice president; Q. H. Schroeder,
cashier; E. A. Brecht, assistant cash
Ter; directors, Ed Cole, N. ]. Fisch, J.
w. Vance, ]. Kremer, NJ. s. Fisch. A
dividend was declared and the bank
was found to have passed the most
prosperous year since its organization.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
GIRLS PUT IN DUNGEosNs.
Disapproval of Methods I'm a State
Industrial School.

Industrial School.
Denver, Feb. 4.-Gov. Adams has di
rected the state board of charities and
corrections to. Investigate the condition
and management of the state indus
trial school for girls, in which unruly
inmates have been punished for in
subordination by being imprisoned in
dungeons. fed on bread and water
and treated to cold water shower
baths when they refused to be quiet.
All the members of the board Of con-
troll of the school have resigned on ac-
count Of the popular disapproval Of
the methods employed in the institu-
tiou
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Ncprc Murlcrer Cnntured.

Galena, Kan, Feb. 4.-Dick Ward,
the negro murderer of Dennis Brown,
who escaped from the mob here last
Monday, was captured in Joplin. He
had been wandering through the coun-
try since his escape. He had the
handouts filed off by farmer. He
will be given hearing here on Mon
day. The lynching feeling has died
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Improyins It's Plant.

Sauk Center, Mimi, Specialize
Central Minnesota Power and Milling
company is making considerable i'm
movements in its plant here, having
about twenty men working. 1t has
had remarkably heavy seasons
work and is one of the mainstays Of
the city's prosperity.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
VIOLENT EARTHQUAKES.

Portions cf Turkey shaken Many
Fatalities.
Constantinople, Feb 4-Violent earth
quake shocks have been felt at
Balikesr and around Brusa, in Asia
Minor. Numerous fatalities have re-
suited and great damage has been
done. The sultan has subscribed f5OO
for the relief of the sufferers and lie
has dispatched a relief committee to
the scenes of the disaster and has or
dered the minister of finance to take
steps to aid the injured.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
pitt.burs Improvement. completed.

The improvements that the Balt1mOre
& Ohio railroad have had under way It
Fittsburg for the past fifteen months
have been completed with the exception
Of small amount of paving between the
tracks, which will be done in the spring.
The line now has splendid terminals at
that point and sufficient trackage to-
handle the vast amount of business with
not only economy but with celerty. The
changes cost in the neighborhood OF
$3.50 900 and consist Of new yard at
Glenwood Zone of Pittsburg's suburbs) a.
double track trestle nearly two miles In
length. the changing of the line of road
leading into the passenger station and
the building Of new freight yards near
that point
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
CHANGED HIS RELIGION.

Not Exactly n Matter OF COnsCfence
with NJ irderer Draper.
Jacksonville, ILL.,, Feb. 4.-Since his
conviction and life sentence for the
murder of Charles l.. Hastings.
Charles l.. Draper has changed his re-
ligion and become Catholic. Draper's
pastor. Rev. A. B. Morris, and mem-
bers of the church. have never for
saken him. His acton is said to be
because John Devlin. the only Catho-
lie OH the jury. was the one man who
would not vote for the death penalty.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
willinm. on the Bench.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 4.-Judge
Williams has taken his position on the
bench of the supreme court as the
successor of Judge Barclay, resigned.
Judge J. G. Can't presided as chief
justice, he having been elected to that
position by the other members of the
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
suicidc by Hanging.

Benson, Mimi, Srecial.-Ole Rusk Of
Swift Falls, twelve miles northeast OF
here, committed suicide by hanging
himself in 1; blacksmith shop. He had
been in poor health for some time.
but was thought to be better, and
the reason for his act is not known.
He was thirty-five years old and
leaves q wife and four children.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Hel,,lcx. ON the Sea.

Hc1pIcNs on the sen.
Galveston, Tex, Feb. 4.-The British
steamer Hanna H. Bell, just arrived,
fell in with the steamship Strathness
of Glasgow which was helpless on the
sea with broken shaft. The Bell
landed her in st. Michaels after haul
ing her twenty-nine hours.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
FIRE AT HOFFMAN.

Half the Business Portion of the
Town Destroyed.
Hoffman, Mimi. Special.-More than
half of the business portion of this
town was wiped out last night by q
fire which originated in the. general
store Of Rallafson Brothers, entailing
loss of more than $50, 900. Six build
ings were totally destroyed.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
In..-nnce compnnie. Pull out.

Santa Fe, N. Mex, Feb. 4.-Of the
forty-one fire insurance companies en-
gagged in the business in New Mexico
it is estimated that fully one-half will
retire because of the new legislative
net requiring a deposit of $4,000 in
cash or its equivalent in United States
hnndS
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
six Girl. Were killed.

London, Feb. 4. = A dispatch from
Bergamo, Lombardy, says six work
ing girls were killed and many serious
ly injured at Raazonico when the
roof of the spinning mill collapsed In
the storm.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
po.tnonetl : Fcrtnisht.

Fairmont, Mimi, Special.-The case
Of ] A. Sinclair and Jack Boot. who
are charged with assault upon Rev.
William G. McCrisken. pastor Of st.
Martins Episcopal church. has been
continued by consent two weeks. The
case has attracted wide attention.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

For lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs.
J. L. Northcott. Windsor. Ont. Canada.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
In Zola,s Defense.

Paris, Feb. 4.-Emile lola and the
Aurore have requested the ministry of
justice to subpoenae Gen. Billot, min
lister OF war, as witness for the de-
fense in the coming prosecution of NJ.
lola.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
M,lI. Ia = Candidate.

Houston. Tex. Feb. 4-Senator Roger
q. Mills announces himself candi-
date for reelection to the United
States senate. He devotes the ma
1ority of his announcement to the
tariff.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
EnectuallyBone.

"Do you have your shirts done up at.
the laundry?' asked Hojack.
81 do" replied Tomdick, "and it re-
quires only about three washings to do
then, up very exhaustively."
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

Partisan BARRIERS are legally compelled
to wash their hands after attending a
customer before waiting on another. They
must also use only nickel-plated combs.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
a strappine Fellow.

Biedad-'I thought you said your
son was strapping fellow! why, he is.
not 5 feet tall.'
Virgins -"No; but he teaches coun-
try chool."-Truth.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
WIN Enter the 'Phone Business.

Hastings, Minn., .Special.-At the
meeting of the city council DR.. H. L.
Sumption and Irving Todd. Jr., were
granted a franchise to operate sys-
tenn Of telephone and a telephone ex'
change in this city.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

Let us add to the suggestion CO
Judge Northrup of Syracuse, that con-
victs be obliged to wear no distinctive
garb, the provision that they shall ap-
pear only in dress suits in the even
ing
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10

The egg Of the Mexican humming bir'
Is about the size of the head Of pin.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1898-02-10
Do You Dnnce Tonight

Shake into your Shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes.
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Chilblains and Sweat
ing Feet. At all Druggists and Shoe
Store, 25c. Samples sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen s. Olmsead. Leroy, n. Y.