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The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Here's a New "Drinkp Cure.

A novel remedy for the drink hab-
tor, rather, for enabling those
who have sworn off, to remain
con the water cart"-consists of ice
water drunk through raw potato.
Take a bowl Of ice water and pota-
to. Peel the potato and cut down one
end of 1t until 1t can be easily insert
ed in the mouth. Dip the potato in
the ice water and suck it every time
craving for Strong drink comes on.
1t is claimed that this treatment will
effect an absolute cure. The why and
the wherefore are not stated, but the
process is such a simple one that
there can be no harm in trying it II
any one Is afflicted with thirst
which they really and truly desire to
4. ! 3
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Motor Cars in Switzerland.

Should the experiments in progress
in the neighborhood of Berne prove as
successful as is Anticipated travellers
to Switzerland in the summer of this
year will be able to cross the noun
stains by motor car instead Of the
usual post diligence. The actual trials
will be made in the spring, and the
result, if successful, will be not only
to allow travellers to make the differ
ent journeys in half the time, but to
open the mountain roads, which are at
present closed to them on account Of
the horses.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
The Roentgen Rays Failed.

Hearing of the efficacy Of the
Roentgen rays for the removal OF
hairs from the upper lip lady in
Hanover, age thirty-fve, applied to
DR.. Karl Bruno Schurmayer, a prop.
erly qualified doctor and Roentgen
ray specialist, for treatment. He
operated twice, but instead Of remov.
ing the superfuous hairs the opera.
ton resulted in the skin of the face
becoming red and the lips swollen.
The lady thereupon brought an
action against the doctor and was
awarded $50 damages, against which
he appealed, but the decision has
just been upheld.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
New Way to Do Time.

DR.. Lillinksjold, of Butte, Mont, is
credited with having adapted hypno-
tism to novel purpose. The doctor.
having been placed under arrest, tried.
fined and sentenced to gaol for twenty
days for some small infracton Of the
law, deliberately hypnotized himself,
saying he would awaken from his
trance at the expiration of twenty
days. All efforts to awaken him were
unsuccessful till the end OF that perl
cd. AS a mean of "doing" time, or OF
Willing away long intervals, DR..
Lillinksjold's plan is probably unique.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
PEAS FROM PHARAoHs, TOMB.
Their Product Unlike Anything Known
at Present

Their Product Unlike Anything Known
at Present.
There are bargains and finds to be
made in the plant world equal to any
picked up in old curiosity shops. Some
time ago a Glasgow gentleman re-
ceived from his son in Egypt al en-
velope full of peas, which were said
to have been found In the tomb of one
of the Pharaohs. He sent them to a
friend of his at Kames, in the Isle oi
Butte, who sowed them. They grew
up into plants quite unlike anything
known at present, strong and about
six feet high, with a great white flow
er having a red center. The pods
were long and full Of excellent peas.
This new old variety found a ready
sale. at good prices.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Charity IN ENGLAND.

Some idea Of the charitable disposi-
ton of the British people is found In
the report Of the charity commission.
ers, just issued. The total value of in
vestments held by the official trustees
Of charitable funds at the close OF
last year was ee22,314. 735, divided
into 22,798 separate grants. The ag
gregate income from stocks, securities
and annuities aggregated s646,517 in
1902. During the three-quarters end
ing Dec. 81, 1901, 1,670 new charities
founded by will or deed came to the
notice of the commissioners, involving
q capital Of e6,500.000 and upward.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
superfIuous Boys.

A British parliamentary paper
shows that, as usual, nearly 10000
more boys than girls were born in
the British isles last year Whence,
then, the ssuperAuous woman?" The
boys die, during the first weeks and
months Of life, at a far greater rate
than the supposed weaker vessels"
In few months they have sunk to an
equality and soon woman takes the
lead, numerically, and 1eeps it, nu-
merically. The reason is not uncon-
nected with the larger size Of the
baby boys head, for which he either
pays the penalty very early or reaps
the reward-if woman win forgive
the hint-later.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
The peveIopment Of Mexico.

Facts in regard to the commercial
annexation of Mexico are given in the
National Magazine. Twenty-eight mil.
lions of United States capital is now
invested in that country, and forty
Mexican Investment companies in Chi
cago are sending in million dollars
q month In the city of Monterey
alone S10.0O0,Oo0 was recently invest
ed in one plant The Standard Oil
company has invested s1S,000,00o In
Mexican mines within two years, and
VIII put in $40 100000 more.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
WHO Good Cause for Divorce.

The widow of a large estate owner
in Germany, who recently married q
count of small means, has obtained
separation from her second husband
On exceedingly novel grounds. After
the marriage the bride discovered
that her husband wore wig and re-
ceived such shock at the sight Of
his bald head that she took a violent
antipathy to him, and commenced
proceedings against him. Her suit
was successful, and she obtained a
separation after three weeks mar
riage. The grounds upon which the
decision was based were that If she
had known of the wig she would
never have married the count.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
This Lunch Was a Success.

A lady in Budapest recently gave a
charitable lunch party to the poor Of
her district. She placed no limit on
the number of invitations, and the re-
suit was that 5000 people arrived, air
eager for the treat Eventually the
police had to draw their sabers to keep
order among the jewellers. There were
no two opinions about the success OF
the function. The guests to man
declared they had never assisted in so
intense and exciting lunch before in
their lives They were quite cut up
when the time came to go.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Wrong Foot Out Of Bed.

About half the world puts the wrong
foot out of bed In the morning. But
which is the wrong foot? 1t is a
superstition as old as the hills that
If the left foot touches the floor first
you will have bad luck that day.
Probably many men avoid this by
sleeping on the right side Of the bed,
SO that In rising the right foot natur-
ally comes first in contact with the
floor. 1t is said to be fact that most
people lie on their right side because
Of the prevalent notion that the heart
has freer action.-NeW York Press.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Feather Beds Comma 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 it's heating
mature and the difficulty of thoroughly
airing and purifying; nevertheless, it
lis actually being recommended during
the winter for delicate, nervous, neu.
i1algfc women, and particularly for ell.
DERBY persons and those who are trou.
,hled with tnsompie,
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Bird Vengeance.

A naturalist recently witnessed an
encounter between a large swan and
little brown duck. The duck had
apparently insulted the swan by trying
TO cross its path, for 1t was suddenly
seized by the swan and held under the
water until he was sure it would be
drowned. But at last the swan let It
go and sailed majestically away. The
duck, after taking breath, looked
around to see where it's enemy was.
and seeing it rose into the air and
deliberately came down, Tapping Its
wings, on the astonished swans back
The swan fed in terror, and the duck,
apparently satisfied, quietly swan
away.-Peareon' Weekly.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
From Immense Wealth to Pover1

From Immense Wealth to Poverty.
George Kettler, an aged cobbler
who died recently in Argentine, Kan,
at one time was worth $12,000,000.
Kettler was Of German birth, and dur
ing the FTanco-Prussian war operated
large shoe factory in Hanover.
Profitable army contracts swelled his
fortune to the figure named, but he
lost everything in speculation. Then
he came to this country penniless to
begin life anew. T.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
What We're Comino To.

AS we have already transmitted fair.
ly recognizable pictures of individuals
by wire we may be able, before long,
to do the same thing without wires.
Why not? And then for the wireless
p lychromote ophonophotosc
by which we can see everybody, hear
everybody, talk to everybody, when.
ever and wherever we please without
cost, anywhere on the surface of the
globe. And then, hurrah for a short
trip to Mars just to initiate our chests
and show off!-Magazine OF Humor.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
The DEVELOPMENT Of Africa.

In Ethiopia and the Soudan, the
work of development and exploitation
is progressingo The treaty recently
concluded between King Menelek and
the British government probably
means the early construction of the
Berber-Suakin railroad via Kassala
(costing some $15,ooo,ooo) and the
subsequent extension Of the Kassala
line southwark to Lake Rudolph,
where eventually it will form a juno.
ton swith the Uganda railway, at the
same time marking a long step toward
the realization of the Cape-to-Cairo
scheme.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
a LinquaI Phenomen

"An' you says. Brer Eph' NJ" said
the convert, thoughtfully, dat All
kain't cuss nor sw'ar none after Use
been bapize'?" Ode Bible says SO,
;Brer Saul" Nor say Good Lor',' nor
one o. dem things 2? Not unless you's
In meetin', Brer Saul" 'Omh! amt
drive no mules in meetin' en- KANT
take de meeting ter de mules. Dat
tBaptis 'ligion ain no ligion fur a
mule driver De baptism lpble ter
swink his vocabulary. washing
Times.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Lunch con q Decided Success.

A lady in Buda-Pesth recently gave
charitable luncheon party to the
poor of her district. She placed no
limit on the number Of invitations,
and the result was that 5000 people
arrived, all eager for the treat.
Eventually the police had to draw
their sabers to keep order among the
jewellers. There were no two opin-
ions about the success of the func-
ton. The guests to man declared
that they had never assisted at so in
tense and exciting a luncheon before
in their lives. They were quite cut
no when the time came togo.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Remarkable Sea Monster.

A remarkable sea monster was re-
Gently caught in Port Fairy bay by
some fishermen. 1t measured nine
feet six inches in length, had tail
like that of screw tail-shaft, no
teeth. nose like rhinoceros, head
like an elephant, two dorsa1 fms, four
side fins and two steering fins. The
skin was black and very soft. The
most experienced fishermen say the
specimen is altogether new to them.
They cannot hazard a guess as to the
species. The fish has been sent on to
the Melbourne museum.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
To Cut Record Diamond.

In Amsterdam syndicate has been
formed which will bear the great ex-
pense and risk attending the cutting
of what is the largest known diamond.
the Excelsior. The Excelsior was
found at the Jagersfontein diamond
mines Of South Africa In 1893 1t has
the size Of hens egg and weighs in
its present raw state 970 carats, which
is nearly twice as much as the Kohl
moor weighed before 1t was reduced
to its present size. Specially con-
structed machinery has to be en-
3ployed for cutting the Excelsior and
greal care is used in insuring its safe
ty from theft.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
corean a College Graduate.

Roanoke college at Salem, Va,
which has had more foreign students
than any other college in the south,
will this year graduate the second
Corean to take the degree of bachelor
Of arts anywhere in the world, the
first being Kin Beung Surb, who re-
ceived his A. B. at Roanoke in 1898
and his A. M. at Princeton in 1899.
Kinsic Kimm, who will be graduated
this year, is so good speaker that
he won a prize in defamation several
wears ago
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
ElimfIammed Aaain?

Has the alert ]. 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
Pierpo4t2Morgan has been the victim
of unserupulous dealers, who, it al
leges, have palmed off limitations on
the multimillionaire.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Inspecting American Railroads.

J. T. Tatlow. John Wharton, George
Banks, F. r. Dale and II. OBrien, Off
cials of the Lancashire and Yorkshire
railway Of England, are in this coun-
try and will make extended inspec'
ton of American railroads. They
have been viewing things in several
eastern cities and will shortly visit
Chicago. They represent the me-
chanical, freight and passenger de-
partments Of the Lancashire and
Yorkshire road.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Why He pisIiked SPELLING Reform.

Senator T. Dumont Smith Of Kins-
ley lectured on Words" in Wichita.
Kan, few nights ago. He is for
spelling reform, and in advocating it
in his lecture said that he knew Of
only one argument in favor of the old
way and that was given by an Eng
lish bishop who declared that the
present method of spelling helped the
churches. According to the bishop:
'By the time you can make boy be-
lieve that through spells
through, that though spells
though and tough spells tough
you can make him believe anything. .
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Differing Views on Providence.

a recent traveller In Macedonia
writes: ."The views on Providence
entertained by Turks and Jews re-
spectively and the extent to which be-
Lief influences the conduct Of each
are we'll illustrated by the following
anecdote: A Turk and Jew were
one day in boat. Suddenly the
weather changed and a fierce squall
arose. The Jew proposed that they
should turn back at once. The Turk
YVES for going on. Fear not, my
friend; Allah is great, he said, Allah
is great retorted the Jew, but our
boat is small.'' go
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
The cominq Man.

ssMrs. Frfsbie is suing her husband
for divorce" Indeed? What is the
trouble?" We'll, she says she tried
not to mind when Mr.. Frisbie used
her curling irons, wore her Shirt
waists and borrowed her collar but
tons. But when he began to go
through her pockets and extract her
small change after she was asleep
she felt that patience had ceased to
be a virtue. "-Brooklyn Eagle.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Much Money in Tramp~s Clothes.

A lot Of young fellows in an Ohio
town had a good time with a tramp
last week. They took him into a shed,
gave him a good bath, shaved him
and cut his hair. They then bought
new suit of clothes, white shirt and
stand-up collar and dressed him out
complete But when they attempted
to burn his hobo clothes he objected
and fought for them with such des-
peration their sus picions were
aroused, and upon searching they
found S1,4OO sewed up in the coat.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
nIHerent After Five Years.

William Glackins, who admires
Whistler, cited the other day two let
tiers written by collector Of etchings
to certain print seller. Between the
letters there was an interval Of five
years. The first said: II do not want
etchings by Whistler. They impress
me as If flies that had fallen in an ink
well had walked on old paper" The
second letter said: Send me every
etching by Whistler the price of which
is not ruinous.' -Philadelphi Record.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Got II.

At the close Of the third act the
gifted tragedian was called before the
curtain. My friends he said, ap-
parently much astonished and embar-
raised, syuur kindness overwhelms
me. l have striven conscientiously to
win your approval, but was not pre-
pared for so magnificent a welcome
and in the surprise of the moment I
find myself utterly hesitate for
want of a suitable word "RatsIs
shouted a gallery hoodlum.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
TO Clean a SEWING Machine.

Place 1t near the fire to get warm,
that the CONCEALED oil about it may
melt, and then oil it thoroughly with
paraff1n. Work it quickly for few
minutes, then wipe off all the parafln
and dirt aud treat it to a little more
clean paraffin. Wipe it again, and
after the application of very little
of the ordinary lubricating oil it will
be ready for use. People often shirk
the trouble of thoroughly cleaning
their machines like this, but a clogged
and heavy" machine under this treat
ment will become like new, and It's
easy working will be an ample reward
for any trouble incurred.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
NOT TO BE TRUSTED.
by Conductor Thought Women

Why Conductor Thought Women
Should MOT Have Ballot.
How many-sided and how funny is
the life load in a city street car. Not
long ago a woman gave the conductor
of one dollar bill On receiving the
change she counted and recounted it,
"This is not right" she called after
him. "Ain't, eh; there's 95 cents.
Don't suppose yer wanter ride free. ;"
She made another mental calculation
and blushingly subsidized. AS the man
reached the rear platform he was
heard to grumble: "And them,s the
things as wants to vote .
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Queen victoria's Love Of Flowers.

Queen Victoria's Love Of Flowers
Queen Victoria was a great flower
lover from the days when q 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, els there any.
ching the queen is especially fond Off"
Eyes, flowers" was the answer. and so
flowers in lavish profusion decorated
Nhe streets, the houses, the railway
station, and the palace.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
A GOOD PLACE TO BE "AT."
Incongruity of surroundings in Wild
Country

One OF the strangest sights ever
saw in wild country was little min
lister CARRIED in solemn black, white
dog" collar, buttonless vest and stiff
black straw hat The dominic was
standing In a leaky boat in the midst
of a primeval woods, fishing the boil
ing waters of a mountain torrent. At
his back q cataract roared and
pounded the rocks, churntng the water
to white suds; above him the eternal
snow glistened on the mountains, and
but few yards away a gaunt CHINA
mon bear was quietly nosing among
the driftwood. Dan Beard in the
VVprff,.s Work
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Costly skipping-Rope.

A skipping-rope has been presented
BIZ fond Pittsburg millionaire to his
six-year-old daughter. The handles
are gold, studded with an odd Jewel,
while the cord, the finest procurable,
cost more than a dollar per inch.
When the child grows little older
she will be able fully to appreciate her
papa's gift. At present she treats 1t
IS e It gsre an ordinary ropA .s.A.zs
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Will Loan Money to Poor.

A body Of philanthropic New York.
ers have formed themselves into the
Personal Protective Loan Associa.
ton, with the purpose Of loaning
money to the poor at 6 per cent per
annum. The capital Of the organiza-
ton is $4,000 and the incorporators
are Thomas M. Mulry, Edward p.
Cragin, Rev. DR.. David ]. Burrell,
Father a. P. Doyle and Robert B.
Miller. Individual money lenders
never charge less than 80 per cent,
and sometimes a great deal more.
There are 800 pawnshops in New
York
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Few Automobiles in Washington.

Official Washington does not take
kindly to the automobile and very
few persons in the executive or dip
Iomatic service are seen in vehicles
other than carriages. The president
is too fond Of horses ever to take up
the craze. He has always shown a
preference for surreys and seldom
drives out Of town in any other kind
os vehicle
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Woman,s louic.

As one phase of life this Is interest
ing. A woman was overheard to re-
mark to her companion: Eyes, she
was terribly sore about that day she
lost S45 on the races. what did
she do It for?" asked the man, Why,
she must have some fun; she works SO
hard all the rest of the time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-01
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. II.

Miss Mabel Amijon is teaching school
in East Sullivan.
Carl Carlson, our new blacksmith is
having good patronage.
Several farmers have turned out their
young stock to pasture.
Ira Farr has begun carpenterng for
n. NJ. Davis at the Centre.
Louis Ford had the end of one finger
cut off at the single mill recently.
\. NJ. Brown and Il gang of men have
been planking the suspension bridge.
Henry Chickering has so far recovered
from his illness as to be able to ride out.
Charles Hills valuable driving horse,
Tommy, dropped dead a few days ago
near Keene.
Fred II. Streeter has been appointed
janitor of Citizens hall in place OF Nor
ris p. Farr resigned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Farr came from
Greenfield Saturday to spend a few
days with friends and relatives.
Miss Mary Cobleigh, who has been en-
ployed much of the time the past ten
years as dressmaker in Brattleboro, was
at her home here Saturday and Sunday.
At a meeting of the ladies society
Thursday c. f. Snow, Alice Randall and
Richard Farr were appointed a com
mittee to report on the cost of proposed
repairs on the church. Mrs. H. G.,
Smith and Mrs. G. r. Burnham were APP
pointed a committee to correspond with
former residents who wish to furnish
memorial windows. The next meeting
will be held with Mrs. Alice Randall
Thursday afternoon and evening, May !.