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The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26
TRAITS OF THE CAT.
All Tend to Show 1t II Naturally 6
Solitary Animal.

All the cats habits show = to be
by nature solitary animal Gays Louis
Robinson in wild Traits in Tame AMI
mails" Even In early life, when fam
lily ties bring out the instinct Of asso-
ciation, this Is apparent. If you COM
pare the play Of puppies with that OF
kittens you will find In one case that
companionship Of some kind is an es-
sential, for If puppy has no playmate
of his own species he will always try
to make one Of the nearest biped;
whereas cork or bit Of string is all
that is necessary to satisfy the require
ments OF the kitten. The way in
which the. cat takes its food is q sure
sign that in its natural state 1t Is not
in the habit Of associating with greedy
companions. When given something
to eat it first carefully smells the NOR
sci, then takes 1t in deliberate and
gingerly way, and sits down to finish
it at leisure There is none of that
inclination to snatch hastily at any
food held before 1t which we observe
even in well-trained dogs, nor does
a cat seem in any hurry to stow its
goods in the one place where thieving
rivals cannot interfere with them. In
deed, no greater contrast in natural
table MARINERS can be observed any
where than when we turn from the
kennel or the pigsty and watch the
dainty way in which cat takes its
meals. That a cat allows people to
approach it while it is feeding with
out showing jealousy proves that it
does not attribute to human beings
like tastes with its own.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26
~ rlaetrIeal Rance Finasr.

The British war Office has been test
ing new electrical range-fnder for
the last two years. It was Invented BY
an Australian, who says that 1t VIII
give the range and bearing of a fixed
or moving object, and at the same time
will give information to any number
of fortress guns attached b. wire to
the instrument. thus equaling 100
guns. for instance, to concentrate their
fire simultaneously ON a single ship.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26

colloquially spoken of as Sleepy
hollow, comes to forming comfortable
sleeping quarters, but it was the fer
tile Imagination of an inventor of New
York city that discovered that there
Iurked in it all the possibilities of the
ideal folding bed. In the first place,
such chairs are usually heavily and
softly padded, so that disposes of the
most troublesome feature, namely, the
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26
A pistanced Boaster.

or chessboard.
Pooh! I've played golf without golf
hose and before / knew the dialect. =
Indianapolis Journal.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26

In rural districts many people use
no more than 200 words; the ordinary
man can do very well with vocabu-
larry of 500 words
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26
MilI,ons far Baseball.

A million Of dollars are spent every
year for baseball, but large as this Is,
it cannot equal he amount spent IN
search of health. We urge those who
have spent much and lost hope 70 try
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. lt
strengthens the stomach, makes diges-
ton easy, and cures dyspepsia, consul
patton, biliousness and weak kidneys.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26
And she Did.

Benham-1 want you to understand
that ] am the head Of the family!
Mrs. Benham--The doctor said !
would have throuble with my head -
Harper's Bazaar. III
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26
prohnbIy,

eve don't hear you sing NOWADAYS.
Miss Madeline"
my physician has strictly forbidden den
me to practice.
docs he live in your neig 81
New York World. 4 Z
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1900-04-26
"a NogFses.'s Tears.
81 Would CRY Every Time | Washed
\ NV Raby,D

When he
was months
old, first fes-
ters and then
large boils
broke out on
my b alb " $
neck. The
sores spread
down his
back until It
became q
mass OF raw
flesh. When
! washe' d
and pow
dered him [
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
Reported to Have Boarded Rus
 sian Man-of-War.
HE REFUSES TO COMMIT HIMSELF
to the Throne and Prince Yuan Punished-Another Com
 missioner Named

Washington, September 14-The Chinese Minister called at the State Department this morning to deliver a dispatch from Li Hung Chang, stating that the latter would leave Shanghai today for Pekin. MT. Wu felt satisfied that Ii Hung Chang had al- ready departed from Shanghai, probably on one of the many merchant ships plying northward. According to these reports, Russia has insisted that the Emperor shall return and assume full direction of govern mental affairs, entirely displacing the Elm press Dowager, and that Prince Yuan shall be punished for his part.
 Even more important than the depart ure of Earl Li was the information con- veyed by MT. Wu that an imperial de- cree named Yung Lu to join with Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang as commits sion to negotiate peace. Yung Lu is the commander of the northern army in China and during the recent troubles he was identified with the anti-foreign senti- ment. His appointment is not likely to be we'll received by the powers, for, be- sides his performances he is identified with the most obstructive element in Chi na The Chinese commission appears to be complete.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
SITUATION IN THE ANTHRACITE
 GOAL DISTRICT GROWS CRITICAL

Scranton, Pa., September I.-Operations today in the eighteen mines owned by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Erie Railroad, employing 10000 miners, are almost at a standstill, not one of the miners going to work. Besides these collieries, the Ontario and Western Railroad Company, employing 1,S00 men, and the Mount Pleasant colliery, with 800 employees, were shut down today, the men having decided to quit after they had assemled for work The Delaware and Hudson Companys mines are working with but small force.
 The miners and their leaders say they are not disturbed over the means of sup port for the strikers. The general feeling Is that the miners and their laborers better provided for financially than the public has been led to believe.
 President Nichols of District No. l, United Mine Workers, this afternoon issued the following statement from headquarters here:
 ''The situation as we view it is satisfac- tory. Many of the collieries are already closed down. As the powder on hand Is exhausted our men are quitting work, ex- cepting to buy 1t for less than $2.75 keg when they need 1t again.
 From reports received 1t is our opinion that tomorrow afternoon will see a com plete tie-up, and that Monday evening col fiery and washery will remain ide."
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
A CONFERENCE
Of Eastern Democrats Held in New
 York

New York, September H.-The chairmen of the Democratic State Committees from tho nearby States were in conference to- day with National Chairman J. K. Jones and the sub-commttees having in charge the campaign in the East. Maryland West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware and other States in New England are represented. Each of the State chairmen made an exposition of the campaign in his State. Ex-Governor Stone of Missouri spoke on organization. He was followed by Senator Jones, who was followed by Senator Kenney of Dela- ware and Congressman John Fitzgerald of Boston.
 George Fred Williams was an interested listener at the conference. It was stated that the committee had resolved to make the fight here more vigorous until the close of the contest
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
AN INTERVIEW
With Ii Hung Chang-Refused to Com
 init Himself

Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press.)
 Shanghai, Wednesday, September 12.-Li Hung Chang informed a representative of the Associated Press today that he will start for Tien Tsin Friday September IA; that he will go to Pekin if circumstances demand 1t, and that Prince Ching and he had full authority from the Dowager En- press and Emperor to negrotiate settle ment with the powers, explaining there were no other commissioners for China.
 During the interview, Ii Hung Chang asked the correspondent if Ministers Mo- Donald and Conger appeared to suffer much, and when told that MT. Conger had lost seventy pounds he laughed merrily and remarked that this was poor recom- mendation for horse flesh.
 u Hung Chang also inquired whether the correspondent had seen much abuse of the Chinese or any assaulting or killing of women and children and when told that the abuses were practically confined to the Russians, he said this was doubtless due to lack of discipline" and turned to the subject of footing, being anxious to know how much government treasure the allies had obtained. When infromed that the Japanese were reported to have taken 50,- 000,000 taels from the revenue officers at Pekin, Ii said: ''The rumor must have ad- ded two ciphers to the real amount"
 At another stage of the interview Ii said he deplored the fact that newspapers were prejudiced against him and asserted that this opposition originated with the English press of Shanghai, which in- f1uenced the papers of the world.
 The correspondent remarked that the Americans had never been aginst him, whereupon Li quickly demanded: Why don't they accept me as negotiator?"
 Question put to Ii Hung Chang concern ing the settlement which the Chinese would make were automatically parried. He said:
 China has her views as to what settle- ment Is desirable and the powers have their views. We will meet and negotiate"
 Asked whether he expected demands for the cession of territory indemnity Ii replied: "I am in communication with some of the governments. I have found they have no disposition to ask for land"
 The correspondent said: "There Is great curiosity abroad to hear an explanation of the contradictory edicts issued in the name of the Dowager Empress during the siege"
 u Hung Chang meditated a moment and then. speaking deliberately, said:
 1.-The Empress at the beginning was bad ly advised. She was told the Boxers had supernatural powers; that they. could not be injured and were able to make it very hot for the foreigners She believed this, but afterwards found it was not true.
 'She was not coerced into issuing edicts The Chinese government Is despotc No one can coerce the Empress. She, like all other rulers, is dependent on her advisers, and sometimes their advice is bad and she may be misled."
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
REPUBLICANS
Open the Campaign in New York With
 Four Meetings

New York September H.-The Republican campaign In Greater New York was opened today by four great mass meetings At Camp Mckinley, the headquarters of the Republicans of the Thrty-f1rst Assembly District, Cornelius N. Bliss, Postmaster General Smith and Congressman Payne spoke.
 The meeting at Cooper Union was the largest of the four. General Francis V. Greene, President Schurman of Cornell, and John s. Wise of Virginia made addresses.
 Senator Lodge was the principal speaker at the meeting at Durlands Riding Acade- my. 1
 Above the Harlem river at Zeltner's Hall, the chief speaker was General Stewart l.. Woodford, former minister to Spain.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
TU L U OCCUPIED
Was Looted and Burned by Order of
 General Dorward

Copyright, 1900. by the Associated Press) Tien Tsin, September 12, via Taku, sep- tember 13.-The expedition under General Dorward against the Boxers threatening Tien Tsin region reached Tu Liu on the grand canal without opposition, and the city was occupied without shot being fired. Three columns converged there yes terday, after a two-days' march, and found that the place had already surrendered to one officer and eight Bengal lancers. Gen.
 Continued on 2nd Page.)
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
Heirs Turn Up

Washington, September H.-The result of the notice sent out a few days ago by the State Department of the death of Au. gustus Peres, naturalized American citizen at Pueblo, Mexico. without leaving will, was the filing with the State de- partment of claims upon the estate by two sons, William and August Peres living in New Orleans. Part of the estate left by the elder Peres was a half interest in an onyx mine of great value.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
THE OPERATORS
Say They Will Make No Effort to Re-
 place Men

New York, Sept. IA. - R. M. Oliphant, president of the Delaware and Hudson River Railroad, says that he has not re- piled and will not reply to the telegram from John Mitchell, president of the Unit ed Mine Workers of America, demanding
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
At HazIeton

Hazleton. Pa., September 14.-Everything is quiet in the Hazleton region today. Not a colliery Is idle or shorthanded, and oper- ations are in full blast, every miner being anxious to put in today and tomorrow, the last two days allowed by the United Mine Workers for preparation of the strike.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15

arbitration of the differences existing be- tween the company and its men, He said MitchelPs telegram was sent from Indian apolis Wednesday afternoon at 4:2O oclock; that 1t was received by him at 4:42. and that the strike order was issued at $50.
 This" said MT. Oliphant, with the ex- ceptton of a communication from certain local delegates, is the only intimation I have received that our men proposed to strike. We shall not attempt to fill the mems places. We shall shut down the col Heries and wait for the men to return We have no desire to foment disorder and shall not encourage it by bringing in new men,"
 William V. s. Thorne, of the Pennsylva- nia Coal Company, which employs 5000 men, declared that he took a smilr posi- ton. His company, he added, would make no eff ort- to put new men to- work unless the strike was indefinitely prolonged.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
Aid for Galveston

Montgomerians have responded very lib- orally to the appeals for aid from storm stricken Galveston. More than three thousand dollars have been collected in this city and forwarded to the relief com- mittee.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
Gompers win Assist

Shamokin, Pa, September 14.-A telegram was received this afternoon by John Fa- hay, president of the ninth district of the United Mine Workers of America, from Samuel Gompers, president of the Federa- ton of Labor, announcing that he will be here on Sunday to address a mass meeting which the strike leaders expect will be at- tended by at least 10000 mine workers.
 This Is interpreted by the strikers to mean that the American Federation of Labor will assist them In their struggle.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
At Wiikesbarrc

Wilkesbarre, Pa., September H.-The grievance committee of the Lehgh Valley Railroad employees continued its session in this city today. All the proceedings are se- Cret.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
Admir- Si<ard Dead

Rome, N. r., September H.-Rear Admiral Montgomery sicard died of apoplexy at o'clock this morning at his summer home.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15

tude surrounding every bureau. Applicants are rapidly being taken care of.
 Nations Plentiful
 There seems no present likelihood of in- ability on the part of the committee to furnish all the rations that are asked for There Is, of course, scarcity of fresh beef and of milk, but bread Is being supplied in abundance, as well as hams, potatoes, rice and other articles.
 The sympathy felt for Galveston through out the world was again evidenced this morning when local bankers were notified by cable that the Liverpool Cotton Ex- change had subscribed 1,000 for the relief of the sufferers and that more will follow The storm-stricken people are profoundly grateful for the generous response of the world to their appeal for relief, and from a wish to be worthy of the aid extended to them they are speculating more hopefully of reconstruction.
 One of the most remarkable escapes re- corded during the flood was reported today
The age-herald., 1900-09-15

Copyright 1900. by the Associated Press.)
 Pekin, September 3, via Taku, September 2, and Shanghai, September 13.-Looting in Pekin continues, both authorized and un- authorized. Few houses are guarded, ex- cept those occupied by foreigners, the pal aces and those in the sacred city. Almost every house is destitute oi furniture Gen. eral Chaffee says he could not have be- lieved that any city would ever be given over so completely to looters; and he earn estly desires the cooperation Of any nation to prevent this.
 On the other hand, the missionaries com plain because the sacred city has not been footed. They urge that the royal family and other highly placed Chinese person. ages, who were behind all the troubfe, should be made to suffer more than those who blindly followed them.
 General Fukushima, the Japanese con- mander, informed General Chaffee that brutal outrages were being committed in
The age-herald., 1900-09-15

when news that United States battery man on duty at the forts last week had been picked up on Morgan's Point, wound ed but alive. He had buffeted the waves for five days and lived through terrible experience. Morgans Point is 30 miles from Galveston. A relief expedition has been sent to him.
 Lists of the living and dead are far from perfect The identity of all who have been lost will never be known. The names sent out from here have been gathered with scrupulous care, but at the same time many errors are found in them. Some people re- ported safe are dead and some down on the lists as dead have turned up.
 The axter Telegram
 Much attention has been attracted by the dispatch of Quartermaster Baxter to the Department, expressing the belief that Galveston has been hopelessly ruined. Con- gressman Hawley, the only Republican
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The age-herald., 1900-09-15
HOOTERS ALMOST COMPLETELY
 DEYASTATE TIE CHINESE CAPITAL

Tung Chow. He told the merican com- mander that he had positive information that. many women had thrown themselves into wells or committed suicide in other ways, after having been outraged, and that there were several authentic cases of coolies who had been killed under peculiar ly atrocious conditions. He requested General Chaffee to investigate and then to cooperate with him to check these barbar- ities as far as possible. General Chaffee ordered Major Muir to proceed immediate ly to Tung Chow and to report.
 At council of Generals today the Rus sian General Linevitch, said he had re- ceived information that two forces of Box CTS, one numbering 10000 and the other 4000 were marching from the south to en- deavor to cut the communications of the was finally decided that the line was suf- ficiently guarded, as the allies would cer- tainly receive definite tidngs of the ap- proach of the Boxers in time to mobilize at any given point.
 The telegraph line has been closed against press messages because of the enormous government business.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15
THE WEATHER.

ALABAMA FORECAST: FAIR SATUR- DAY AND SUNDAY; LIGHT WESTERLY WINDS.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15

THOUGHTLESS-Men are thoughtless who 2 never think; merchants are thoughtless who never think-to advertise The Age Herald Is the medium thinking men.
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tContinued on second Page,.
The age-herald., 1900-09-15

Dallas Tex, September 14.-The News staff correspondent, wiring from Houston, says:
 Il should say after Investigation that a conservative estimate of the loss of life in Galveston would be 6,500. The names of thousands of victims will never be known They have simply passed out of existence like so many fickering candles might be extinguished in the wind. As to the prop erty loss, 1t is hard to make an estimate. Colonel Lowe's estimate of $15, ,00O, 900 to $20, ,000, GOO is conservative"
The age-herald., 1900-09-15

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-10
PLEASING ENTERTAl' MENT
GIVEN BY YOUNG MEMS CLUB.

The Young Mems club Of the Church
OF the Mediator gave very pleasing
entertainment in the Sunday school
room Of the church last evening and
part of the affair consisted of a mock
trial of reverse breach Of promise"
case, and was productive Of great
deal Of amusement. William Burton
was Judge, ID. r. Pike assistant clerk In
the appellate court. and Elmer j. Rath-
bun were attorneys representing the
parties in the case. The principals I'm
the trial were Jeremiah Blow wington
and Abigail Maria Cashout, represented
by Leslie r, Morris and A. l.. Shippee
and other witnesses. who assisted In
the fun-making were James Green as
George Washington; l.. A. Basmet as
Sheriff Tallman. and f. T. Lakey as
Daniel Beelzebub Pumpkins
The jury was made up from members
OF the church and they responded 10
the name of prominent naval officers
and American statesmen Following
the mock trial there WIS a dialogue.
"Brutus and Casslus." by 7. r.. Norris
and A. Price. and later In the even
ing refreshments were served
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-10
ENJOYABLE rn"rEoT IT TIE
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

The concert given by the Slavton Ju-
b''ee singers ot the Clvary BAPTIST
church last evening was a most sue
cessful affair: and the oId-time negro
melodies, With some OF the new ones.
We're given ln manner lhat was de-
lightiul In addition Io the several
SONGS there were "a number OF varied
limitations ANA several instrumental sn-
los. The progIam was as follows. but
there were many additions owing .o tha
great applause.
Opening chorus compare "Suwancc
River Ding Dong" Mis- Sylvester.
"HI'h ola Times" y s. washington.
'ou From Jerusalem Road Mis-. E. r.
Browns The Sun DO Move" Lester
Helms. Swing low. Sweet Cnariot. 20
Mrs. Y. g. Greene. 81 ehua Fought tho
Battle of Jericho A l.. Tut. 'Days ~
Jubilee Mrs - TutI ."Tha Crsprl
Train is Coming W e. Buckncr: piano
solo. The Appeal March" Prof w. a.
WDir. bass solo. Deep IN ,ho Mine. i"
w. g. Eucknor. Slovfou's fmpnrIai Ia
dies trio. NINE Svlvessor. contraifo.
Mrs y. \. Greene. soprano. Miss H. Il
Brown. Wczzn-eunrnnu. Tut and Tutt
in mus cal novelties " r Wa4hfpntor
wheeler end bird iwtat0r FoDraro 30.
lo 'Tho ilUhllinlg" Mrs " a. Greene.
maze qulrtet SELECTIONS. "T'ho sfarr and
Stripes Forever sousa. company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-10
EIGHTEEN PRESENT.
Annual Meeting Of The Young Mems
Democratic Club.
Dinner and SpesCNes Were Preceded by The
EIec,iaa Of Officers.

The annual meeting and banquet Of
the Young Mems Democratic Club was
held in Gelb's parlors last evening, and
although there were but Is persons
present there was quite a lot Of enthu-
siasm and considerable oratory. ad-
dresses being made by Councilman T..
f. Dwyer, Postmaster Hayward. DR.,
l.. f. c. Garvin, William Carroll, p. j.
Mccarthy, Sam II. Bullock, John W.
Furlong and~sthers.
Prior TO the dinner, officers to serve
during the ensuing year were elected as
follows: President A. L. Munroe: vice
president. B. McSoley; treasurer Thorn
as II. Falpy; secretary G. NJ. Kelley.
executive committee. c. G.. Gunderson,
+. Il. Rhodes. Thomas Grimes. John a.
Carty, 7. Il. Dwyer and William IL.
Shaw.
AT the conclusion of the dinner Presi-
dent Munroe acted as POSTMASTER and
introduced the several speakers, all of
whom spoke OF the urgent need OF or.
ganiZation.
DR. l.. +. C. Garvin suggested that the
price Of the tickets for the dinner 20 be
given on February %, be put at one dol
lar instead OF two, and that the Demo-
cratic mayors OF the state be invited 70
attend the dinner. The matter was left
in the hands of the executive committee
for adjustment, after which the meet
ing was adjourned.