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The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21

To remove troublesome corn or
bunion: First, soak the corn or bum
ion in warm water to soften it, then
pare it down as closely as possible
without drawing blood and apply
Chamberlain Pain Balm twice daily,
rubbing vigorously for five minutes
at each application. A corn plaster
should be worn for a few days to pro-
tect it from the shoe. As a general
liniment for sprains, bruises, lame
ness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is
nnequaled. For sale by Mayo's Drug
Store.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office AZ Crookston
Mimi. Oct. IT, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his Intention
to make fnal proof in support Of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of District Court for Beltrami county,
Minnesota. at Bemidji, Mimi, ON Nov. 80
1901, viz.
CHARLES HALL,
lei. e. 1000, for the 81 of SW14 and Sta Of
SEX. section 49, township 146 north, range 81
west. 4t
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Milo 3. Maltby, John j. Jinkinson. Charles
F: Schroeder and Wellington G Schroeder,
M-s SYLVESTER PETERSON. Register.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
notice roR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office At Crookston.
Mimi, Oct. III, 1901.
n Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
70 make final proof IL support of his claim,
JUDGE p s 81 Probata Court 81 Bstrani Snnnt ne
Minnesota, at Bemidji, Mimi, on November
40, 1901 viz:
JOSEPH r. YEP.
II. =. 1850, for the SWa Of NWi4, section 81,
township LAG north. range 3Awest s'
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz:
NikoIas Hurt of Maltby. Henry Hagen. Burt
Cobb and Andrew Putnam of Bemfdji, Mimi
3-39 SYLVESTER PETERSON. Register.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR LIQUoF
LICENSE.

State of Minnesota, County of Beltramf.
Village Of Solway-Ss,
Notice is hereby given, that application has
been made in writing to the village council
or said Village OF Soiway and died in my Office.
praying for license TO sell Intoxicating liquors
for the term commencing on Defenders, 1901,
and terminating on December 3. 1902, by the
following persons and at the following place,
us stated in said application, respectively,
to-wit.
A, L. UNDERWOOD,
north front room, ground floor OF the frame
building on lot II, block g. rownsite of Sol
way. according to plat on file in office of reg
ister OF deeds. Beltraut county, Minnesota.
Sold application will be heard and deter.
mined by said village council OF the Village Of
SolwaS in said Village Of Selway. in Beltrarni
county and State OF Minnesota. on Monday,
the Srd day Of December A, ID. 1901, at !
O'Clock y. m. or that day,
Witness my hand and seal OF recorder this
sth day or November, A. d. 1901.
lsEAIl +. q. BAXTER,
3Tsas Recorder.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
Cancers, Tum0rs G0iter, Fis
fuIa Piles

yaricocele and enlarged glands with the sub
cutaneous Injection method, absolutely with.
ont pain and without the loss OF drop OF
blood is one of his own discoveries. and lie the
most really scientific and certainly sure cure
of the nineteenth century. No incurable cas-
es taken. Consultation to those interested, 81
DR.. REA s CO..
Minneapolis. MINI. Louisville. Ky.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
The Pioneer i; = f aaa 1se,
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR
I'VE sg LICENSE

state Of Minnesota, County Of Beltrami, SIS.
Notice is hereby given. that application has
been made In writing to the village recorder of
said Village OF Bemidji and filed in my Office,
praying for license to sell intoxicating liquors
for the term commencing on Nov. Is, 1901, and
terminating on Nov. 49, 1902, by the following
person and at the following place, as stated in
said application, respectively, to-wit:
ARCHIE MONDEAU.
first floor, front room of the two-story frame
building situated on lots 10, IA, Is, Is and II
block II, original Townsite Of Bemd il, Mimi
Said application will be heard and deter
mined by said village council of the Village Of
Bemidji, at the village hall. in said Village of
Bemidji, in Beltrami county and State Of
Minnesota, on Satuday. Nov. 16, A. .. 1901, at
8 O'Clock p. m. OF that day,
Witness my hand and seal Of Village OF Be
mid il this 5th day or November, A. d. 1901
fsEALl +. O'LEAR4,
1881 Village Recorder 4
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION, 4

United States Land Office at Crookston,
Mimi, Oct. 3. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before ths
Judge of probate court for Beltrami county,
Mimi. at Bemidii Mimi, Nov. %, 1901, W.:
JOHAN P. OLSEN,
III. e. 1900, for the sell, section IA, township
LAG north, range 80 west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Anders Bach, Even Moe, Just Hanson and
John Finseth, all of Bemidjl, Mimi
SYLVESTER PETERSON,
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21

When you cannot sleep for cough
ing, it is hardly necessary that any
one should tell you that you need a
few doses OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to allay the irritation OF the
throat and make sleep possible. It is
good. Try it. For sale by Mayo's
Drug Store.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUoF

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOX LIQUOR
LICENSE.
State of Minnesota, County OF Beltrami. SIS.
Notice is hereby given, that application has
been made In writing to the village recorder
OF said Village of Bemid il and filed inmy Office,
praying for license to sell intoxicating liquors
for the term commencing on Nov. 81, 1901, and
terminating on Nov. 81. 1902. by the following
persons and III the following place. asIstated in
said application, to-wit:
BACON s. BROWNE,
front room, first floor OF the two-story frame
building situated on lot !, block II, original
TownSite OF Bemidji.
Said application will be heard and deter
mined by said village council OF the Village of
Bemidji, the village hall, in said Village of
Bemidji, in Beltrami county and State of
Minnesota, on Thursday, Nov. p. A. d. 1901, at
o clock p. m. OF that day.
Witness my hand and seal of Village OF Be-
mid il this 18th day OF November. a. d. 1901.
tIsEALl r. j. OIEARY,
3T-3S Village Recorder.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THF
UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT
OF MINNESOTA, SIXTH DIVISION,
In the Matter of George A. Webster. BANK
rupt, in Bankruptcy.
To the Credito Of George A. Webster OF st.
CLAIR, in the County of Beltrami, in said Dis.
trict, Bankrupt:
IL Nuas ION ~ iosm ~
Webster was duly adjudicated bankrupt: and
that the first meeting of his creditors will be
In bankruptcy at the City Of Crookston, in the
County Of Polk. in said district, on the End
day of December, A. u. 1901 at 5 o'clock In
may attend, prove claims. appoint trustee,
examine the bankrupt and transact such other
business as may properly come before said
meeting
Dated Noy.ls. 1901.
OLE J.. VAULE,
Referee in Bankruptcy,
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.

=.
United States Land Once at Crookston.
Mimi. Oct. rs, 1901.
I Notice lie hereby given that the following
named settler has He'd notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of bis claim,
clerk OF the district Court Of Beltrami county
Minnesota, at Bemidii, Mimi, on December
a -es' GUSTAV RAcHUY,
III. E. 1926 for the SEA, section II, township
I46 north. range 81 west.
He names the following Witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Max Sen, Fred Eickstadt. John Mund, AM
dreas Back all OF Bemidit, Mimi.
35-40 Vi a.. IT.. GEORGE, Receiver u
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR
LICENSE.
State Of Minnesota, County of Beltrami--ss.
Notice is hereby given, that application has
been made in writing to the board OF county
commissioners OF the County Of Beltrami
office, praying for license TO sell Intoxicating
liquors for the term commencing on Oct 20, a..
ID. 1901, and terminating on Oct. Is, A. ID. 1902
by the following person, and at the following
place. as stated In said application, to-wit
J. O. COWAN.
in the ground floor Of the two-story frame
building located on lot IL. block A. in the
TOWNSHIP Of Farley, in the County of Bel
tFami
Said applicat ION will be heard and deter
mined by said board Of county commissioners
of the county of Betrami, at the coart house,
in the auditors office in the Village of Be-
midi, In the County of Beltram and State os
Minnesota, on the s25th day Of November.
a. d. 1901, at 10 O'Clock a. m. Of that day.
this AZ day 81 November NIB 4. B. 1901 aAss
5tsEAL ID. L. SYLVESTER,
1851 County Auditor.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21

Furnished rooms for. rent signs,
neatly printed on heavy cardboard,
for sale at this Office at ten cents each.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
For all kinds Of
BRICK. AND CEMENT

C. L. GILBERT is the ex-
elusive dealer in Bemidji.
Ny prices are the same to all.
Not the lowest, but the best
goods at fair business profit
Call and see me at my quarters at
the M. q I. tracks and Second street.
Phone No. 76.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
Mu.HEI.M MICHEL,

II f. No. 1895. for the WIZ of NW14. SEX of
NW4 SWla of NE4, section II, township 146
north, range 80 west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Fred Eickstadt. Johan Eckstadt, Gust
Racluy and Ludwig Behlke al Of Bemidji
Mimi. SYLVESTER PETERSON. u
a4-39 Register.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21

Per Clown, a person OF some
fame from the Town Of Leon, was
doing business at Bagley on
Monday. ADAM.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
NJ. & |. Ry.Co.
TIME TABLE EFFECTIVE JULY 5, 1901.

Mixed trains on the extension leave
Bemidji daily except Sunday at $3.50
a. M. arrive at Turtle 7:20 u. m. Returning
Bemidii 9:lo II. m.
w. II. !. G EMMELL, G. ROBINSON,
General Manager. AGENT
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at
Crookston, Mimi, Oct. IS, 1901.
& Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of District Court for Belsrami county,
Minnesota. at Bemidji. Mimi, on November
30 1901 viz: .ss5 -
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-11-21
Large stock Of
FINISHING LUMBER,
DIMENSIONS and
SHINGLES

Also q full line OF
Sash, Doors, Mouldings, Lime,
Cement, Adamant, Fire Brick,
Hair, Roofing, Pitch and Glass.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-05-28

prospered whilst ours have Ian
guished. If, as it is insisted, proteo-
ton has conferred due privileges
upon the Northern States, why do
We not fall into Inns and procure high
duties on all foreign products North
err people use? Perhaps with four
ffths of all the sugar and molasses
in this country, we might equally
make reprisals.
With a duty of 3 or five per cent,
on imported sugar, they would pay
81, when we pay only 81; this 81
would be drawn from the North to
the South. So of all of our special
products under such a protective
tariff.
This would cause the empower
ished South" if there is any such
South, to forget her woes and attire
herself in the robes of prosperity,
while increased production would
for a time give greater and cheaper
supply than ever. We would then
be solid in a sense that would always
command respect rather than re-
prOach. No one doubts that these
benefits could be secured, nor that
the Northern States would rapidly
concur in these measures, if our rep
r~esentatIves could fOrbeAr tinkering
with the tariff and permit our in
dusGries to remain undisturbed by
meddlesome interference.
w. S. CLARK, SR.
Beaufort Co., n. G.
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Excursion Rates 10 Memphis, Tenn.
VIA SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY.
Reunion Confederate Veterans.
May $3.50, 1901.

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An extension of final limit to June
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WFIbS tF prices On @nyUang you Wanbs
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correspondence
FOR A PROTECTIVE TARIFF.

Mr.. Clark Thinks That the Interests Of the
south Now Demand It-southern Indus
trial Progress.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-15
BORON FAVA RECALLED.
A New Ambassador to Represent
Ituiy in Washington.

Baron Fava, the Italian Ambassador 10
the United States, who has served here
longer than any other member Of the
Diplomatic Corps. has been recalled, and
Marquis Obizzo Maiispina di Carbonari,
Minister of Italy to the Argentine Repub-
lie. has been appointed in his place This
information came to the State Department
today in despatch from the United
States Embassy at Rome No reason for
Baron Fava's recall was stated in the
despatch There were rumors several
months ago that the Italian Government
would recall Baron Fava because Of dis
81 ,Isfaction, bun no confirmation has ever
appeared from any authoritative source
Baron Fava came to Washington as the
Italian Minister in 1881. In 1898, when he
was dean Of the Diplomatic Corps. Queen
Victoria appointed SIR Julian Pauncefote
her Ambassador, thus giving him higher
rank than Minister Through this seniori-
ty of. rank Sir Julian (now Lord Paunce-
fote) displaced Baron Fava as dean. Baron
Fava is the second ranking Ambassador,
having been received by the President in
that capacity on June II. 1893. two months
after Sir Julian was received.
Baron Fava was recalled after the New
Orleans Malta Iynching as mark of the
disapprovaI of his Government Of the fail
ure of the American authorities to secure
the punishment of the lynchers-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-15
THE PORTO RICAN CASES.
Leave Asked to FiIe Another Brief
Affecting Them.

IN the United States Supreme Court to-
day Charles A Gardiner. of New York
representing the Connecticut Tobacco
Growers Association, asked leave 20 file
an additional bries in the Porto Rican
tariff cases He stated to the court that
his brief would not cover any of the
ground gone over by Attorney General
Criggs or Solicitor General Richards, who
presented the Governments side Of the
question His brief. Nr. Gardiner SAID.
was on the Governments side, and it en-
braCed several pertinent questions not
touched upon by the Governments argu-
meuts. He also said that counsel on the
other side had informed him that the,
had no objection to his fling brief
He was engaged in the case, ne said,
just at the close of tae argument ana,
therefore. lad not the time to prepare his
argument before the case was submitted
to the court.
Assistant Attorney General Hoyt in
formed the court that he would have to
object to the motion to file, as it might
reopen the case
Without passing ~ the question Chief
Justice Fuller said Mr.. Gardiner might
file his brief with the Clerk of the Court
This was the only reference to the Porto
Rican cases today, The court room was
crowded with lawyers and newspaper
men in anticipation of a decision in these
raees
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-15

BY the provisions OF the Police Reor-
ganization act passedat the last session
Of Congress, 1t is stipulated that among
other officials the Chief Engineer Of
the Fire Department may retire,
after a specified period Of service, re-
ceiytng a pension not TO exceed S10o q
month Chief Paris asks to De retired
under the provisions of this act, at such
monthly allowance as the Commis-
sioneis may determine
While 1t mas been rIImored for sew
eral weeks that Chief Paris would re-
tire. he did not intimate to Commission
er MacfarIand, who has supervision
over the Fire Department, what he in
tended TO do until today. The resIgna-
ton. therefore, was in the nature Of
surprise. MI Macfarlani. however.
acted promptly, forwarding motion to
his associates to the effect that the res
ignatien be accepted, as requested. He
also moved that the leave of absence
be granted, and shat First Assistant
Chief Engineer Belt be made Acting
Chief Engineer.
Mr. 8IacfarIand made reference to the
AOl4E anu ~tthNiEi1N Sci N4NEo Ok N-ilEt
ris, and moved that he be retired on
May 1. at his own request. on a pension
of 500 a month, as provided for by the
act of Congress already alluded to.
These recommendations were concur
red in by the Commissioners, and or
ders issued in accordance Herewith
Joseph Paris was born in Washington
in December, 1885 While yet a young man
and while following the trade Of pIasteTer,
he became q member of one of the old
volunteer fire companies OF Washington.
He served in the civil war as q member Of
Henderson's Guards. On April 1. 1851, MI
Paris became a fireman OF the District
Fire Department then consisting Of three
engines and two hook and ladder compa-
nies His first assignment was as driver
Of engine No l He held this position for
a year, and theI resigned 70 work at his
trade. Two years later he re-entered the
service Of the Fire Department, and in
1870 was made a fireman of engine com
pany No. !.
On the retirement of Chief Cronin in
May 1878 Mr. Paris was appointed Chief
Engineer. From that time 10 the pres
eBt Chief Paris has been almost con-
tinuously on duty It was his custom at
all big fires to go to the scene and take
charge of the department IN person. He
has rendered efficient services to the Dis
trict. and has ever been faithful in the
performance of duty,
Beyond naming First Assistant Belt as
Acting Chief Engineer. nothing has been
done in the way of providing a successor
to Mr.. Paris It has been rumored that
the Commissioners would inaugurate a
change in the conduct of the department
and make the duties of the Chief Engi-
neer purely executive In tlZis connection
a civilian has been mentioned frequently
as the probable successor of Chief Paris.
but it is quite probable that one Of the
Assistant Chiefs may be promoted to the
vacant position