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The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
His strono Recommendation.

The old gentleman showed his dis.
pleasure plainly. 1T seems to me
rather presumptuous for youth in
your position to ask for my daughters
hand" he said. Can you advance
any good reason why should give my
consent?" YES, sir" replied the
young man promptly. ''What?" Il
am comparatively modest and eco
nomical in the matter of my personal
expenditures, and think you VIII find
me less costly to maintain than any
other son-in-law you could pick QUIT"
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
The Artists Revenge.

A Chinese story tells how a very
stingy man took paltry sum OF
money to an artist. who always ex-
acted payment In advance, and asked
him to paint his portrait. The artist
at once complied with the request, but
when the portrait was finished moth.
ing was visible save the back Of the
sitter's head. What does this mean?"
cried the sitter Indignantly. well"
replied the artist, Il thought man
who paid so little as you did wouldn't
care to show his face"
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
Descendant Of Robert Burns.

The only direct descendant Of Rob-
ern Burns is a clerk in a Chicago
shipping Office He is Robert Burns
Hutchinson, and his descent from the
poet is unquestioned. His mother,
Sarah Burns, was daughter of Lieu
tenant Colonel James Glencairn Burns,
the third son of Robert Burns and
Jean Armour Mr. Hutchinson will be
4S this year. He was born at Chelten-
ham, but crossed the water in 1891,
when he married Miss Mabel Burnand.
Their little daughter, Dorothea Burns
Hutchinson, is the next in the straight
line from the poet.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
a Paner Nav criticise,

A trial jury in England gave the
manager Of a tlfth-rate show a YER
dict of $3.50 against newspaper
which published an adverse criticism.
The Appeal Court reversed this, and
held that the jury aeaa@fsss right to sub
stitute its own opinion of the merits
of the play for tie critics opinion.
The court said it was of the highest
Importance to the public that the crit
ic should not be exposed to the risk
of having jury pass upon his taste.
and held that the trial Judge misdi-
rected the jury.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
The Spare Room.

The guest from the city sat in the
bedroom that had been allotted to him
in his brothers house in the little
country town. He watched his breath
turning to Icy clouds as 1t left his
lungs and wondered how long it took a
man to freeze to death. They call
tL1s the spare room,'" he said, SILVER
ingly, to himself "And it Is well
named. don't wonder they can spare
it. l think that could get along with
out it myself Magazine Of Humor.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
FIimfiammed Again?

Has the alert J. Pierpont Morgan
been fooled again? In consequence
of the announcement that he would
place on exhibition collection of car
pets that formerly belonged to the
royal house of Spain several Spanish
newspapers have asked for an investi-
cation, as before the reign of Alfonso
XII. the royal collection was complete.
The Heraldo Of Madrid insinuates that
Pierpont Morgan has been the victim
of INSCRIPTIONS dealers, who, it al
leges, have palmed of limitations on
the multimillion
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24

Queen victoria's Love Of Flowers.
Queen Victoria was great flower
lover from the days when a toddling
child she made daisy chains on the
lawns Of Kensington palace, and per-
haps wore them with more pride than
she ever did her jewels. When she
paid her one and only visit to Spain,
Queen Christina asked, rs there any
thing the queen is especially fond OFF,
Eyes, flowers" was the answer, and so
flowers in lavish profusion decorated
the streets, the houses, the railway
station, and the palace.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
Feather Beds COMING Back.

The feather bed, after its Danish
ment during about half a century. is
being received back into favor in cold
er countries. Hygiene experts con-
demned 1t on account of its heating
nature and the difficulty of thoroughly
airing and. purifying; nevertheless, 1t
is actually being recommended during
the winter for delicate, nervous, neu-
ralgic women, and particularly for ell
DERBY persons and those who are trou-
hled with insomnia
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
Asks Reward Enlarued.

Washburn, Wis, Aug. 23-Joe Lefay
was arrested and brought here from
Ashland, charged with being one of
the nurderers of Willie Ernest at
Sioux River. The district attorney has
asked Gov. Lafollette to ctfer an addi-
fional reward in addition to the 5000
already offered by the sheriff
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
No RoyaI Road.

st. Clair McKelway believes that
the journalism of the future will be
profession and that men will be espe-
cially educated for it. They are and
always have been. Did that important
and valuable member of the profess
sion never hear of "the hard school Of
journalism" There is no other, and
never will be, worth q pinch of snuff,
in our humble estimation. The uni
vcrsity of experience is the one which
gives the real degrees in journalism.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
Cecil, Rhodes, Dream Realized.

The dream of Cecil Rhodes is real
tied in America before the funds left
by him have made it possible in Ok
ford. The workshop university in the
great electric manufacturing works at
Schenectady N. Y, has among its
students-au college graduates
young men from England, Scotland,
France, Germany, Switzerland, Nor
way. Sweden, Denmark, Holland,
Spain, Italy, Russia, Brazil, Mexico.
Canada. Siam and Japan. Nearly all
the leading engineering schools of the
world are represented there.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
He Was Kept Busy.

That was curious little confession
made to an interviewer the other day
by Color-Sergeaat Barry, for twenty
seven years keeper Of the stage door
at the Lyceum. In reply to a remark
about his knowledge Of plays and play
ers. Sergeant Barry remarked: II
have never seen 4 play in all my life.
My place is at the stage door. have
never any time to see what is going
ON on the stage"-London Tit-Rits.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
A Recipe for Jokes.

Mother is writer of jokes, being
very successful in disposing Of those
in which her own children pose as the
heroes. One day literary friend,
who is wife but not mother, said
to her: 81 wish could write jokes
that would find a market as readily as
do yours!" Up spoke the hero Of
most of mothers witticisms. "I'll tell
you how, Mrs. Sims: You get some
children, paper, envelopes, stamps,
and ask your husband to buy type
writer! That's all that mamma did,"
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
COMO Road for Motor Cars.

The Congo Free State government
is cnstructing road in the northern
part of the state for the transport Of
passengers and goods by means Of
motor cars. The new route, Of which
nearly $50 miles have been completed,
will join the important trading centers
of Dongu and Lado. While making
the road local engineer hit upon the
happy idea of driving forty elephants
up and down the projected highway
until the thick underground was
trampled down, allowing the natives to
complete the task.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
SCOUT SHIPS NEEDED.
Secretary Moody Will Ask Congress
for an Appropriation.


for an Appropriation.
Washington, Aug. %. = Secretary
Moody will ask congress to make an
appropriation at its next session for
the construction of several scout ships
of about 5000 tons displacement. For
some time the bureau of construction
and repair has been experimenting
with models for such ships, and has
finally decided upon a vessel which it
is believed will be we'll adapted to
scouting. It is the purpose Of the
navy department to have scout ship
with each squadron for the purpose of
ascertaining the strength of opposing
fleets and also to aid the commander
in-chief in communicating with re-
mote sections of his fleet.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
poplar a Liahtnina-c CONDUCTOR.

A careful examination Of the trees
that are struck by lightning shows
that over half of them are poplar.
From this fact scientists conclude that
the poplar has some value as con-
ductor of lightning.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
Lives Saved by Science.

The number of deaths each year in
London was, $50 years ago, fifty-one 3
thousand. In 1920 it was twenty-nine
a thousand, and it now is about eight
cen a thousand.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
luMsEsMEn ACCUSED OF THEFT
Two Prisoners Are Bound Over to
the Federal Grand Jury.

the FEDERAL Grand Jury.
Duluth, Aug. %. - Evidence was
taken yesterday before Thomas Pres
nell, United States commissioner, in
the cas- .. Daniel Mcdonald Of the
lumber firm of Bates & Mcdonald of
Duluth. and John W. Mckinley, tim
Der cruiser for the Lrm, charging them
with having cut and removed pine
from government land in Cook county,
and as result they both We're bound
over to await the action of the federal
grand jury. Bail was fixed at $4,000 in
each case and furnished
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-08-24
Elected Superintendent,

Perham, MINI, Aug. 2ss.--prof. F. A..
SchuetZ of Grir,relll!. 4. IeTa.sas been
elected superintendent The Perham
public sctcols.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
The Country Editor,

A great British statesman has de.
clared that all reform movements be-
gin in Lancashire and end in London.
1t may likewise BIZ affirmed that the
policies of this nation are primarily
shaped In the comparative seclusion
of the rural sanctum, the directors of
the metropolitan press being for the
most part middlemen in ideas, as city
merchants are in commodities. New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25

ooN' and Is as hal.
and clipper as an English sparrow 4r' ~
Is also something Of a humor,., ~
may be inferred from the folowirS,
Yes, l am in possession of All :.
faculties except my right leg ivy
that in my young days up in y0ss
State-got hurt in jumping contest "
chloroform those days-just wbv,,.,
and hummed tune while the do..s.
sawed her Off. When was q ~,
this very wooden one, so you can flyu,' NJ
out for yourself It's seventy-fye vs,,,
old.
II remember the war Of 1S12-w,,,
boy IL years old. My brother and
stood on the docks in New York N,
night the Constitution ran the h,o.,
ade. and saw the rockets 20 up
"When l was 65 / wanted to livo >,
my SEVENTEEN birthday, and so on sys
years at time until 1 was 90. Thu,
| went by twos until l was 100 NOv
[ am going by ones. l want TO lvs
till my next birthday. After that
well, l don't know"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
A Domestic Mystery.

Hubby (walking the floor at 2 a. M }
-I'd just like to know why this baby
persists in staying awake every night?
Wifey - Really, I can't imagine.
I never have any trouble in keeping
him awake in the daytime New York
Weekly.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
A Wonderful Actor.

Winks-TalK about stage realism! |!
You should see Strident in Glove and
Woe."
Jinks-He can't hold candle to my
friend, Mouther. Why, sir, he played
the heavy villain in "Woman' 8
Wrongs" so realistically that his wife
sued for divorce the next week IN.
Y. Weekly.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
Pipe Cob Corb.

Some of the farmers In Lafayette
county, Missouri, are making q spec.
ialty o. growing pipe cob corn. They
say it yields them as much of the grain
as any other kind and the cobs bring
them in revenue besides.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
Exchange of Compliments.

she-And what did father cay when
you asked him?
He-He said he didn't want. any
fool in the family.
She-And he really doesn't know
you at all!
He-Except that I want to marry
you.-Boston Transcript.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
Australian Churches,

One of the features that attract most
attention in travelling through the Aus
tralian colonies is the number Of
churches which are everywhere to be
seen. Every little township or village
has three or four edifces devoted 10
worship.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
LOWEST RATES

To Chicago, Dubuque and th
East; to Des Moines, Kansas CITY and
the Southeast, via Chicago Great we..
ern railway. Electric lighted trains,
Unequalled service. Write to ]. P
Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, for informs
tion,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
Well Described.

"What is a trust2" asked the
teacher.
"a trust" replied the newspaper
mans boy, sis a subject for an edi.
torial when there is nothing else to be
discussed" ."-Chicago Post,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
Poor Child.

II hear Jack Kandor was here to see
the baby" said Mr.. Hoamley.
Yes" his wife replied.
u suppose the first thing he said
was: He looks just like his father"
No, the first thing he said was
Good Heavens!' Then he said that"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25

anu 10 attempt cure by exter-
hai treatment is an endless, hopeless
task: Some simple wash or ointment
IS often beneficial when the skin 10
much inflamed or itches, but YOU cam
depend upon local remedies for perma-
nent relief, for the blood is continually
throwing off impurities which irritate
and clog the glands and pores Of
the skin, and as long as the blood re.
mains unhealthy, just so long will the
eruptions last. To effectually and per-
manently cure skin troubles the blood
must be purified and the system
thoroughly cleansed and built up. and
5. 5. s., the we'll known blood purifier
and tonic, is acknowledged SUPERIOR 70
al other remedies for this purpose. II
IS the only guaranteed strictly vereta.
bic blood remedy. 1t never deranres
the system or inpairs the digestion
IKE Potash and Arsenic and drugs of II
and aSSifu i1at;n,, &c c. - ~
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
Lost Prestige,

"They used to move in the best ci,.
cles."
eyes, but they've moved into lea
fashionable square," - PhiladeIphh
Bulletin.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25

Have you so much leisure from your
own business that you can take care
of that of other people that does not
belong to you.-Terence-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
Enough to XIII Him.

Hobo Charley-soy, loidy, if dat
dawg bites me he dies, seer"
Lady-I believe you; I don't see
how he could recover. - Baltimore
American,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
ChiIdren's Favorite Dead,

Miss Elizabeth w. Martin, whose
stories for children were widely known,
is dead. She was cousin of Samuel
l.. Cemens and Col. Henry Waiter
son.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25

Cartersville, Ga, R. r. No.s,
! suffered for q number OF yea"
with severe Nettle-rash. -.
About twelve years ago I startea
using s. 8 s., and after taking tnis.
pottles I felt myself cured and nav
since taken a bottle occasionaiiy
and had little or no trouble aiIss
that line. Ny general health ma
been better since. I rocommenaa
q; s. 8. ss a good blood medicine anu
All round tonic, Yours truly. m
Mrs. M. I. PITTAho'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25

tation broke from the women when they
heard the decision. An hour later Ethel
knew that she was condemned to die.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
Antwerp Strongly Fortified.

Few people are aware of the eno..
nous military strength of Antwerp
Since 1850 $4,000, 900 has been spsn.
on Notifications.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25

Some two years ago I sufferea
great deal, caused on account OF ss W.
blood. Small rash or pimples p,G'ns p,'ns
out over my body and kept getsnrs
Seeing s. s. s. advertised in the pss
pers and having heard also IL ~.
cured several people in this cnn
concluded to give IL a fair uns u
After using the medicine for sos srss
time, taking in all six bottles, W.
entirely cured. oSn
1920 Clay Street, Paducah, n.y.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25

-. i~ The In |
. &c. . v en.tAr|
years years has be-, |
minus one Ivy ~
He has lived : |
.nree ons, csatpris.,,
and Is one Of d,
/ Oldest Odd FeI.
lows, havls,,
joined the o,i
Druid branch b.
fore the pre,eS,
order was form,
ed. He 49,,
without pla,.,'
akI
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-25
IS 'oa YEARS OLD AND NOT pr,,.
TO DIE YET. wi

In the city of Cleveland liyes a..
Robinson. He is 1o3 years Oh Ss''s'
used whisky and tobacco all ~, w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-01

feet, in Express Co. VS.. Ohio, 166 U. s..
1S5, Justice Brewer said:
WHATEVER PROPERTY IS WORTH
FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCOME AND
SALE IT is WORTH FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF TAXATION"
If those railroad attorneys and officials
who are haunting the offices of the Cor
poration Commission this week, will read
the rule laid down in section fifty (Which
they tried to seduce the Legislature into
repealing) in connection with the utter
aEces of Justices Miller and Brewer they
will see that an end has come to the old
slip-shod method of taxing railroads that
has heretofore prevailed in North Carolina>
The new system has no elasticity but Is
one where the rule is enforced that what
ever property is worth for the purpose of
income and sale it is worth for the pur-
pose of taxation
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-01
About Ben. Hardy.
washington Messenger.)

Washington Messenger)
1t is pleasure to see Hardy-Ben Har-
dy, of the News and Observer, and he is
in town. Hardy is one of the most enter
tanning men that comes into the city and
it has been months since he was here.
Everybody that reads a paper has heard
of Hardy's whistling proclivities and only
one of them will be related in this para
graph.
1t was in an Eastern Carolina town, and
Hardy was listing subscribers for his pa
per. One fellow said he was unable to
take the paper. He was nevertheless a
modern man and his store was well filled
with customers when Hardy came around.
II don't want the paper" he said, and
he seemed to mean it. Then came Har-
dy's chance. He stood out on the side
walk with an acquaintance and he began
whistling. 1t was the note of a hooking
bird that came from his pursed lips. The
notes were clear and he continued the
quartrain. One or two stopped and the
song continued undated. People began
to ask: 'FWho is that fellow who whistles
as though there had never been a singer
in the world before he came?" The Gus
toners came out and the store was empty
Hardy whistled on The ending of the
story is that the business man BECAME a
subscriber and he was glad to do it, for
Hardy was hurting trade, without a seem
ing intention of doing so.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-01

l met COW coroner. who totes a rail-
road pass yesterday, and he was cussin'
the News and Observer because it wants
the Corporation Commission to tax rail-
roads at the value which Wall Street puts
upon them. Are you going to endorse
that paper and Wall Streets dictation to
North Carolina tax assessors he thunder
ed as if he had got us in a corner. Eyes"
l replied, eff the railroads go to Wall
Street and list their stocks, 1 reckon the
State can accept Wall Streets valuation if
the railroads cam Then he foamed at the
mouth and ragged. 1t was funny to see
man wearing J Pierpont Morgans tag
cussin out Wall Streets valuation! Well,
Pierpont has caught it pretty heavy of
late, and we hope Mcneil, Rogers and
will take that into considera
ton and assess the Southern at the lowest
price that prevailed at the last slump in
the market.-Rhamkatte Rooster
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-01

The session Of the Summer School, con-
to an end yesterday. 1t has been a sue
cess in every way. 1t has brought to Raj
eigh several hundred of the flower of the
State-men and women who have conse-
Grated their lives to the education of the
children. While they have learned bet
ter methods and exchanged ideas, the city
has been helped by their presence They
have made July the pleasantest month of
the year and brought entertainment, in
struction and diversion to all the Raleigh
people who have been wise enough tG at
tend the lectures and entertaipments that
have Frightened the month
The instruction has been of high or
der. The success of the school has dem
onstrated that right here at home We
have talent second to none. They have
not only done faithful and excellent work,
but the instructors have stimulated the
teachers with a new zeal and enthusiasm
and inspired them with a nobler concep-
ton of their high calling The good effect
of this Summer School will be felt in
every school touched by its influence.
The people of Raleigh say good bye"
to the teachers-particular the scores of
beautiful woman pedagogues-with gen.
uine regret, consoled only by the hope
that they are all as much in love with
Raleigh as Raleigh is in love with them
and that when the Summer School of
1904 opens everyone of them will record
their names On the roll.
The school will be permanent Without
any money and with nothing but faith
and ability to teach, the instructors have
made this school an institution of which
all Raleigh is proud. 1t behooves the city
to show deeper interest in the plans for
the coming year to the end that the at
tendance will number not less than 1000.
In every way the school is blessing to
Raleigh and the good people of this city
should unite in holding up the hands of the
progressive instructors who have done a
great work in establishing what is des-
tined to be one of Raleigh's most cherished
and useful institutions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-01
THE LAST THING SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY WANTS IS JUSTICE.

Greenville Reflector.
The Southern Railway is an institution
that is undoubtedly deserving the prize
for general cussedness. After years of
litigation, bull-dozing and other heather
methods, the Southern was ordered by
the Corporation Commission to build a
depot at Durham. Now the road is go
ing into the courts to test the constitu-
tionality of the Fuller law. under which
the Corporation Commission acted. 1t
has been said that railroad could not get
justice in this State. From the record
the Southern has made justice should be
the last thing it is looking for. If justice
were dealt out to it, it would find every
mile of its track in North Carolina torn
up and some of its officials put in Jail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-01
Best Yield Of Wheat.
(Chatham Record.)

The best yield of wheat that we nave
heard of this year in Chatham was 90
bushels raised ON one acre and three
quarters by Mr.. A. J. Bynum' ol 'his
place. This was in decided contrast u one
farmer, who we hear sowed tour puShels
and made only five bushels Another crop
of 81 bushels is said to have cost SOo 70
raise.