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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
ENGLISH H0RSEMEN.
Trainers and Jockeys, as Rule, Are
Exceedingly Supersttious.

ENSCSulhSy ShPSISlltIouS'
The world in general seems tofec-
ognize that gamblers are as class
most superstitious, but those usual
II hard headed business men-the
trainers of race horses and the jock
eys they employ-are so notariously
given to cherishing superstitions
that particular members of both
classes will not enter or ride a horse
at certain places unless absolutely
compelled to do so against their bet
ter judgment by owners Of horses.
This superstition in regard to To-
calities is sowell known that the gen.
eral body Of racing men are apt quite
as an everyday matter to say: ooh,
Blank never wins a race here. This
is one of his unlucky places, where
he can never do any good!" One of
the greatest and best trainers in
England has such a hatred of Folke-
stone that he has not for years en-
tered a horse there, and he has re-
peatedly out Of his own pocket paid
forfeits in regard to horses entered,
after inducing owners to allow him
to do SO. Not long ago one Of the
mightiest horsemen now on the turf
sent round a letter to his very init
mate friends, and the writer saw a
copy Of it. It ran: ''Do not back
me for anything at -; never
did any good there and never shall.
If you want to win bet against me
at that place always"
A certain jockey, who has within
recent years headed the list Of win
ners Of the greatest number of races,
cannot be induced to ride at Brigh-
ton or Lewes, and it is always said
by his intimates that he has an
ineradicable superstition that he
will meet with his death at one or
other the first time he rides there.
This same man always carries with
him a small piece of coal, as did the
late Fred Archer, and another very
popular jockey has never ridden for
years without a tiny feather that is
inclosed in a light frame of gold and
glass.-LondOn Tit-Bits.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
A LACK OF TACT.
Some of the Weird Things 1t Impels
People to Do.

A writer in London Truth, dis
cussing tact, tells Of tactless re-
marks made by women, among
whom such mistakes are supposed to
be less usual than among men:
A woman who would consult her
husband on his deathbel as to what
mourning she would wear for him
might fairly be pronounced lacking
in tact. You agree with me? [
should not hesitate to say that she
had not proved herself a perfect
wife. 'Monstrousw | hear you say.
Yet this really occurred the other
day. The woman in question be-
longs to that class in which reti-
cence is a quality almost unknown
and in which arguments are con-
Quoted by means Of lighted paraffn
lamps and sharp edged Tenders.
Think of the poor man clinging to
life and cherishing a hope that he
would get better and being plunged
into an abyss of desolation by the
wife Of his bosom murmuring ten
derby in his ear: "The doctor says
you are too far gone to recover,
AIRY. What sort of widows bon
net shall I buy?"
Several instances Of want of
tact have come before me lately.
One was the case of a wife who had
gone abroad and sent home a for
eign postcard to the following eff
feet:
Safely arrived and have Just enjoyed the
first well cooked meal 1 have had for
months
Her husband wrote to her:
What madness possessed you to write
what you did on a postcard? You have
bitterly exasperated my mother and her
cook and the house is in such turmoil
In consequence that I am most uncom-
Portable.
The peccant wife's reply was this !;
I can't forgive myself and I am sure
you will never forgive me for writing
that idiotic postcard. You will scarcely
believe me when 1 tell you that, writing in
Germany as ! did, some ridiculous idea
possessed me that a postcard in English
could not be understood forgetting that
its destination was England. 4
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30

State of Vermont District of Lamoille IS, IN
Probate Court, held at Hyde Park, within ana
A. ID. 1903.
An instrument, purpOrting to be the last
will and testament of Joseph Farnum, late OF
scented by Maria Farnum, the EXecutriN, for Pro-
bate, il is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a SEES
in Hyde Park in said district on the 2nd
day of january, A. ID. 1904. at ten o'clock, in
the forenoon, and show cause, if any they have,
pose it is further ordered, that this order be
published three weeks successfully in the News
and Citizen, a newspaper printed at MorriSville
and Hyde Park in this State, previous to said
time Of hearing BY the Court Attest.
EDWIN G. WHITE, Judge
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30

No. 165.-Diamond: 1. d. .. Den. g
Ducal. 4. Decimal. 5. Named. 6. Lad
Z. L.
No. 1G6.-Primal Acrostic: Polyphe
mus. /. Parrot .. Octagon. 8. Laces
4. Yardstick. g. Pumpkin. G. Horse
Z. Elephant. s. Money. 8. Umbrella
10. Spear
No. 167.--Anagram Enigma: Max,
haste slowly.
No 16S.-Transposition; Tern, rent.
No. 169.-Hidden Trees; 1. Dis-fig-ure
2. Overwhelmed. 3. Palm-istry. 4
Thr-ash-ing. 8. Re-pine. g. Im-peach
ed. T. Sublime. s. Appearance.
Affirm.
No. 10. - Rhomboid: Across - /
Hardy. .. Tares. 3. Giant. 4. Prior
s. Speak, Down.. II. 2. At 8
Rag. 4. Drip. 3. Years. G. Snip. Z
Toe. s. Ra. 8. X.
No. III. - Geographical Puzzles
Plymouth. Denver, Richmond. Co
lumbus. Idaho, Alabama.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
Estate of Roswell Town.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

NVMWIcb IVINFh6 NVIIIFs
The Undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District Of
Lamoile Commissioners, to receive, examine,
AMI adjust all claims and deW ands of all persons
against the estate of Roswell Town, late OF Nor
ristown, VT, in said District, deceased, and all
CLAIMS exhibited in Offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes afore-
said at A. II. Calkin's store, il Cady's Falls,
on the 9th day of January and 3lSt day OF May
next, from O'Clock p. m until 3o'clOck p, NJ.
each OF said days, and that six mon he from I'll e
Both day of November Nd. 1903. is the time limi-
ted by said Court for said creditors to present
THIN claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Hyde Park this 10ht day Of December,
a. d, 1903 r. L. FAIRBANKS,
w, l. WHITE,
9 Commissioners.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
What six American cities are here
represented?
No. 1TS.-Cross Purposes.

NO. aS.--JFUss
If l so out and you go in, a rhyme
becomes a forest.
If go out and you go in, document
becomes a leaden ball.
If l go out and you go in, tax be
comes an apology.
If go out and you go in, flexible
becomes split timber.
If go out and you go in, to heal
gradually becomes a season.
If go out and you go in, title be
comes to assemble.
If | go out and you go in, harsh be
comes an article of food.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
FARMS FOR SALE,

Having more real estate than | can axe care
of, l viii sell at bargain aud On easy terms the
following property
THE FARM IN EDEN
known as the Kicker farm, located on Eden
line. Consists OF 70 acres in good state of cutl-
vauiOn, keeps ten cows and team. New barn
built last year. good place Tor anybody wish
ing a comfortable home.
MY HOME PLACE
at North Hy6e Park. Has Is acres, one half
cleared; $4,000 to 100000 feet good lumber on
balance SawmilI nearby. Buildings all good,
with runni! water A very desirable place for
anybody.
SIXTY ACRE MEADOW.
nearby. will cut % to 81 tons of hay and pas
ture twelve cows. Well fenced. am very anX-
iOus to sell tn Sc places and they are a great
bargain. For further particulars. apply to
c. Il. FOSS, No. Hyde Park, vt.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30

Wheaton College, Illinois, has in
augurated plan by which any
young man, by depositing 500 with
the college treasurer, can study six
months in each of three consecutive
years in college, and work the other
six months for the American Sunday
School Union. Atthe end of the time,
if his work has been satisfactory
he will receive a certificate from the
college as well as certificate from
the union. N I
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
No. 1sO.-Decapitations.

Behead to chop and leave a tree.
Behead a word expressing unreality
and leave a kind Of wood.
Behead a transparent substance anC
leave young girl; behead again anC
leave an animal.
Behead a grain and leave a result OF
extreme cold.
Behead an animal and leave a grain
Behead a lively dance and leave {
fish.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30

WANTED-Agents, Hustlers, Sales
men, Clerks and everybody who
wants to enjoy good hearty laugh,
to send soc. for "Tips to Agents"
Worth $50 to any person who sells
goods for a living. Circular for
stamp. The DR.. White Electric
Comb Co., Decatur, III.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
O. - g =, e 81. :, o.
s.I1!IE.:: Isy.z zh.!R,s :.
o. 3 o o
No. 172.-NumericaI Enigma.

am composed of thirteen letters
and name yellow wild flower grow.
ing in marshy places.
Wy l, 2, 3, 4 is a planet.
KY 10, II, u, 13 is a precious metal.
My 5, T, is a kind of meat.
My 8, o, 10 is to fit with rigging.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
Police Force Reorganized

Pawtucket, r. l., Dec. 24.-The
board of aldermen last night reor-
gained the police department by adopt
ing the police pension rule which retires
officers on half pay after 20 years ser
vice or disability. Six officers were i'm
mediateIy retired and their successors
appointed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
No. 174.-FIower Puzzles.

Take one letter from each of the fol.
lowing words in succession and spell
the name Of well known flower:
l. Castle, mankind, courage, work,
present, simple, nature, story.
2. Candid, pleasure, night, fellow,
civil, lady. -~ssf.~
3. Speech, proper, white, summer,
brook, source, reason, pleasant.
4. Event, child, about, gentle, smile,
letter.
5. Acorn, brown, crown, dismal
alone, fifty, step.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
The Only Way,

The Rev. Goodman-You are a very
noble little fellow, Tommy. Now, tel
me what deep underlying principle
prompted you to forgive those wicked
boys who called you ugly names.
Tommy-They was all bigger thai
me.-Town and Country.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
No. 173.-Added SY1lables.

This #%#* was Efiies pride and joy;
She paid a ****ar for the toy.
She ate the "*** with keen delight;
The **""age on her hat was bright.
She gave a %"*, the waiter bowed,
Put on her *+*pet, Joined the crowd.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
In the Theater.

She-What in the world is this inter-
aninable story Of Marguerite?
He-A woman's story, Of course.-Le
Figa&o.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
No. 179.-Charade.

made a FIRST; l thought it good;
How one old SECOND did glare!
He never could have understood.
His FIRST SECOND speech made peopl
stare
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
D0an'S
Kidney Pills
Dure every kidney i'll from
Common backache to diabetes.

Mr. Joseph Clewley, of Al Church street,
bookkeeper for J. e. Knox & Co., Lynn,
Mass, manufacturers of dies and cutting
tools, says 81 used several prescriptions
from physicians trying to get relief from
attacks of backache. The pain was in the
region of the kidneys, and the medicine
seemed to relieve me for the time being,
but it always returned. If / took cold 1t
was always worse, and at such times [
was downright sick. l had a severe attack
and used DOans Kidney Pills. The first
box relieved me a great deal. Continuing
the treatment a short time longer I was
entirely cured, and have had no return of
the complaint"
For sale by all druggists; 50 cents pes
Nox. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
BOARDING HOUSE WANTED
Ir1 Hyde Park

I'm Hyde Park
There is large demand in the village
of Hyde Park for good Boarding House.
I have a house that with a very little
changing and fitting up would be we'll
adapted to that purpose. Anyone wish
ing to open a boarding house in place
where there is an excellent demand for
one, will do we'll to write me.
G. S. PAGE.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30

Over five hundred miles of railway,
NJ Jstly single line, are owned and
v orked by the Natal Government,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
No. 175.-Missing Rhymes.

NO. I1O'-NINNIHB IHyHtss
The sun may have it's troubles,
But it keeps the bright - =;
The lark may have misgivings,
But she hides away her -;
Poets praise the sun for -
And the lark for never -;
Man has Joys from bird and planet,
Since they keep the bright - -
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
Will Cure rheumatism
HaIliday's rheumatism Cure
PRICE 80 cents.
Ten Years Reputation
OUR GUARANTEE.

We guarantee H. r. G. to cure Rheumatism,
and Will refund the money to all purchasers OF
United States or Canada, who. after using it
faithfully and as directed, have derived no
benefit provided the claim for refund is APP
piled for at the home Off &c thin ten days after
taking the entire contents of one package.
HALLIDAY MANUFACTURING CO.,
Elmira, n. ". u. 5. A.
For sale by Foss & Strong, hyde Park, VT,
G, p. Jones' johnson, VI.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-12-21
SOLD TO INDIANS
Government Authorities Investi-
gate and Have Evidence Against
Nebish Liquor Dealers.

The government authorities at
the Red Lake agency have been
Investigating the illegal sale Of
liquor to the Indians at Nebish
and as a result two gentlemen
who are we'll known in this city
are expected to answer to the
charge some time this week.
The warrants are at present in
the hands of U. S. marshal and
were expected to be served this
afternoon.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-12-21
Special Terms of Court.

Judge Spooner will hold spec
ial terms of the district court at
Bagley January 9 and at Inter
national Falls. Jan. 10. for the
purpose of granting citizenship
papers and transacting other
business. 1t had been originally
intended to hold a special term
at Baudette but this ideal was
abandoned because the town is
not yet organized. On the trip to
international Lalls the Judge will
be accompanied by several of the
countp officers of Itasca county
and by Clerk Of Court Rhoda and
Sheriff Bailey.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-12-21
HUNGRY WOLVES
Duluth Travelling Man Has I'm
pleasant Experience Near
BackuS.

E, j. Chapman. of Duluth,
travelling man in, the employ Of
the DeVelda Drug company, tells
of a narrow escape from wolves
in Cass county last Wednesday
evening. The drivers lunch
basket, he says, was probably
the only thing that saved them.
Il hired team to drive from
Pine River to Backus, said Mr..
Chapman, and my driver was al
lad about seventeen years of age.
We had good, spirited team,
and they could go some, which
fact was of supreme importance
in view Of what was to transpire
before we reached our destina-
ton. The distance from Pine
/ River to Backcs is twelve miles
and place called Mildred is
about half way. We passed Mil
dred about 8 a. M, and had gone
perhaps two miles when five
| wolves showed an inclination to
attack us.
Neither of-u had any weap
ons The boy became frightened
and came near losing control OF
1 the horses. The apparent fright
of the team encouraged the ami
mails to press closer. | took tho
reins from the boy and told him
to use whip on the wolves If they
came within striking distance of
the sleigh. The lad recovered
his courage and soon his fight
ing blood was up. | gradually
gave the horses their head and
let them go as fast as | dared.
My greatest fear was that we
would meet with an accident and
be tipped over.
"The wolves gained courage
and when it seemed as if we
could no longer stave off the
attack, the boy happened to
4
think Of his lunch box. 1t proved
to be our salvation. He opened
it.and began throwing out slices
of cooked meat and bread.
every time he tossed a NOR
sci out all of the five wolves
would stop and scrap for the last
crumb. Meantime we were
making great Roadway in the
direction Of Backus. Every time
the wolves would draw near
again the boy would toss out
some more of his lunch. He
kept the wolves occupied in this
manner until at last we arrived
safely at Backus, the wolves
quitting us just outside the edge
Of the little town"
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-12-21

See the new Furs at the Bazaar
this week.
Thos. Bailey, Jr,, is at Cass
Lake today.
Mrs. George McTaggart has
been quite i'll for several days.
Rufus Sewers is the latest
recruit for the army secured by
Recruiting Officer White.
Words are weak as water when
it comes to telling Of the wonder
full cures of Mark Lung Balsam.
Mrs. ]. P. Lahr expects to
leave some time this week for an
extended visit with st. Cloud
relatives.
b. Skogen, left this morning
for Anoka where he joins a one
night stand dramatic company
and will play comedy leads.
Mrs. Sophia Olson has received
a check for $4,000 from the A. O.
U. W. lodge at Fertile, of which
her deceased husband was a
member
w. G. Kelso, Of Hallock, is in
the city on business today. Mr..
Kelso is banker at Hallock and
one of that thriving little city 5
most substantial citizens.
Attorney Henry Funkley is
down from Blackjack today.
Mr.. Funkley says the Pioneer
popularity contest is the talk Of
the town at Blackjack atpresent.
| The estate of L. o. Fisk was in
probate court this morning for
the appointment of an admins
traitor. Dick Gunderson, of
Blackjack, was duly appointed.
Word reaches this city of the
death Of Mrs. Archie Mondeau,
who has extensive property in
terests here. Her death occurred
at Chippewa Falls, Dec. IL, of
heart failure.
The Literary Society will have
one of it's interesting meetings at
Peterson's. hall tomorrow even
ing. There will be several ora
tions, musical numbers and other
features as we'll as a debate. The
subject Of the latter will be
"Resolved that Bemidji is the
Coming Town of Northern Min
rosetta. = The Messrs. Cell and
Rolfe are assigned to the affirma-
tive and the Messrs. Heath and
Milton to the negative.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-12-21

To buy piano is a serious
undertaking for most people
because they know absolutely
nothing about the construction
or the requirementssnecessary
for durability as we'll as tone
quality and are therefore un
able to determine its value
which may subject the buyer
to great financial loss, leaving
them easy-prey for unscrup-
ulous statesmen assisted by
the paid advice of a supposed
friend, to substitute a var
nished thump box for a musi
cal instrument with music.
Do you care to take the risk?
Great are the obstacles in
the way of iudicious selection
OF u piano when a buyer has
no personal knowledge for
they must rely almost wholly
on the advice of the dealer who
can make the way plain for
buying advantageously for the
most inexperienced buyer, if
he so desires, and he will glad
ly do it if he is honorable.
Therefore it is important that
you should use good Judgment
in selecting a dealer, He
should be one whom you know
to be trustworthy and fair in
all his dealings and to whom
you can go personally at any
time for explanation and adj
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-12-21
Schools Close Wednesday.

The city schools will close
Wednesday for the Christmas
vacation Of ten days. School will
commence after the holiday
vacation on January 4. Programs
appropriate for the Christmas
season will characterize the clos
ing of the present term in all the
rooms.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-12-21
THE CITY

Santa Claus at peterson. S.
We mix paints toorder. Jones
Furs, Furs at the Bazaar this
week.
G. j. Mealey, Of Dexter, is in
the city today.
The Bazaar is having a Fur
Sale this week.
The only complete toy store in
town is at Peterson's.
AL. Kaiser was down from
Fosston yesterday for a visit
with DR.. Gilmore.
Hank ye to the peasant strain.
People are often saved by taking
Mark Lung Balsam.
Frank Richards, came down
from Nebish yesterday and went
to the cities on business last
night.
Call on A. b. Winter the lead
ing jeweler for up-to-date goods.
Next door to First National
bank.
W, B. Verify, of Wadena, spent
Sunday in the city. Mr., Verify
has been spending the past seY-
eral weeks at st. Paul.
For coughs, colds or any lung
trouble do you know Marks
Lung Balsam is the best? Try a
bottle. Ask your druggist.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-12-21
The Eagles meet tonight.

The Eagles meet tonight.
Special sale on Furs at the
Bazaar.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Atwood, of
Blackjack, are in the city today.
Attend the Fur Sale at the
Bazaar this week. New styles
just received.
Display of mechanical toys in
Operation every evening between
and 9 o'clock at Peterson's.
Harry Cell, who is taking the
engineering course at the state
university, is home for the holt
days.
The village of Kelliher is to
have a new Jail. The steel cages
will be furnished by M. G..
lSlOcum.
Judge Spooner goes to Grand
Rapids tonight to convene the
session Of district court. 1t will
be adjourned Thursday for the
holidays.
There will be services in the
Norwegian Lutheran church this
evening at eight o'clock. Rev.
Lofthus will preach.
A. L. Lafroniere, of the North
ONE Record, is in the city today.
Mr.. Lafroniere is on his way to
Red Lake Falls to spend Christ
mas with relatives.
Not a game Of blind mans buff.
We don't ask you to go blindly in
to the purchase of a single bottle
!! of Marks Lung Balsam. It's a
sure cure for cough, throat and
lung troubles
John M. Stubson enlisted in
the United States Army Satur-
day, and will leave this week for
st. Louis. Stubson is the fourth
recruit Corporal White has been
able to secure in Bemid il.
Mayor Luddington spent Sun
day at Northome. Mr.. Ludding-
ton has the contract for the sheet
iron work on the new cold stor-
age house being erected there by
the Minneapolis Brewing Com :
pany.
3. M. BigeloW, an employee of
the Crookston Lum Der Company,
is in the city today endeavoring
! to rent a house. Mr.. Bigelow
and family is one-of several that
will be removed to Bemidji with
the general offices of the Crook
ston Lumber Company in
January.
| At a regular meeting Of the
huuor dealers YES terday Fred
Brinkman, Matt Mayer and
George Buckley were appointed
a committee to look after the
| masquerade dance which the
liquor dealers are to give in the
near future.
Large congregations were the
rule at the Bemidji churches
yesterday both morning and
evening. The theme of discourse
in nearly all cases bore some
reference to the birth of Christ
and special music which was
greatly appreciated was rem
dered at all the churches.
Judge Sorenson at Buena
Vista has issued a second com
mittment for John Enright. En-
right has not yet been brought
to the city. Sheriff Bailey re-
fused to honor the first commit
ment issued by the Buena Vista
Judge, so another has been per-
fected. Interesting develop
ments are pending.