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The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
Got It..

At the close of the third act the
gifted uagedian was called before the
curtain. "My friends" he said, ap-
parently much astonished and embar-
rassed, your kindness overwhelms
me. I have striven conscientiously to
win your approval, but was not pre-
pared for so magnificent welcome
and in the surprise of the moment I
find myself utterly hesitate for
want of suitable word "Rats!s
shouted a gallery hoodlum.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
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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
suit was that 5000 people arrived, all
eager for the treat. Eventually the
police had to draw their sabers to keep
CIDER among the jewellers. There were
10 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, 1903-09-26
Amethysts in Hiuh Favor,

Amethysts are in high favor. Some
times they are set in gold, but oftener
in gun metal. They are seen as sash
pins. belt buckles, long chains, as we'll
as in the tops of purses and wrist
of her associates by reason of superb
heart-shaped locket composed of a
single deep hearted amethyst which
she wears dangling from gold snake
chain.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
Monument to RumseY.

An effort will be made to secure an
appropriation from the West Virginia
legislature for the purpose of erecting
a monument to the memory OF James
Rumsey, who, it is claimed, was recog.
nized by George Washington as the in
ventor of the steamboat. The pro,
posed memorial will be erected on
high cliff of the Potomac river at
Shepherdstown, overlooking the spot
where it is alleged that the first ap'
plication of steam to the purpose OF
marine propulsion was made.-Sclen'
tifc American.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
Matches Eiaht Inches Long.

The latest luxury for the smokers
tray is the new English match that
measures eight inches in length. Fifty
of these fit a sumptuous silver and
leather box, which, with the cigars, is
set upon the table at the conc'$
of a dinner party. One n
fight from ten to twelve
cigarettes. Sometimes,
of feminine smokers. tn I'D
are made of Syrian cedar hel
East Indian woods and the sefest ,
most delicious perfume. me
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
Different After, Five Years.

William Glackins, who admires
Whistler, cited the other day two let
tiers written by collector OF etchings
to a certain print seller. Between the
letters there was an interval of five
wears. The first said: 81 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. philadelphia Record.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
Mot secretary of State.

Rome, Sept. 26. = The Osservatore
Rom ano announces that Mgr. Wilpert
has been appointed papal pronotary,
not, as stated in dispatch published
In America, papal secretary of state,
which is a different Office ..4
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
The Development Of Africa.

In Ethiopia and the Soudan. the
work Of development and exploitation
is progressing. 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,00o) and the
subsequent extension of the Kassala
lire southwark to Lake Rudolph,
where eventually it will form a juno.
ton with the Uganda railway, at the
same time marking long step toward
the realization Of the Cape-to-Cairo
scheme.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
Mrs, Davis Ill.

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 26. : Mrs. JEFF
ferson Davis, widow of the president
of the Southern Confederacy, is seri-
ously i'll here. Dr.. Charles G. Stock
ton was summoned at noon. He said
that the sickness was not necessarily
fatal
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
ONLY QUESTION is WILL FIGHT
START in AUTUMN OR
SPRING.
BULGARIA GOES RIGHT AHfAD
PREPARATIONS FOR MoeILIzA-
TloN OF THE ARMY CAR
RIED OUT.

Sofia Bulgaria, Sept. @26. - Regard
less of the efforts OF the powers tc mold
Bulgaria and Turkey in check aid the
sultan's trade for reform in Mace
donia, unceasing preparations for war
continue here.
All hope Of good results from the
Turkish promises of reform. has long
disappeared and the feeling is growing
that war is the sole solution to the
Macedonian problem, the only ques-
ton being whether it will come this
autumn or be postponed until spring
Preparations for the mobilization OF
the Bulgarian army have been carried
out with singular completeness as to
detail and declaration of war Will
find the Bulgarians sufficiently pre-
pared. The equipment for the SOL
diers is ready, large quantities of am
munition are on hand and the stocks
of general supplies are
Remarkably Comprehensive.
The appearance of the troops show at
tention to details and their soldlerly
qualities are revelation TO foreigners.
The officers are fully equipped for
their profession and the men willingly
undergo hard drill daily.
The diplomatic agents Of Russia and
Austria Hungary have informed the
Bulgarian government that they have
been instructed to cCmmun' Cate that
their governments, in ae,reei-- ont with
the other great powers, arc y lived
never to depart from the ..ublished
program of reforms in Macedonia, and
that Bulgaria must not coun. on any
support for any other purpose. The
agents further announced that the
same declaration would be made at
Constantinople.
The imperial Ottoman commissioner
has informed the Bulgarian govern
ment that the sultan has promulgated
an trade sanctioning the
Program Of Reform,
which is to be carried out by q mixed
commission, and that he has deputied
Hilmi Pasha to superintend the exc.
cution of the program, with orders to
suspend the persecution of the Bull
garians. AS no indication is given
concerning the constitution Of the pro
posed mixed commission or as to an
amnesty IF political offenders demand
ed by Bulgaria, there is no disposition
here to believe that the negotiations
will be effective.
When the Turkish diplomatic agent
yesterday morning communicated the
sultans trade to Premier Pctreff the
latter is reported to have answered
that so long as Turkey did not with
draw hel troops from the frontier anG
did not fulfill all her promises, Bull
garia was justified in believing thai
Turkey was talking merely for tall
sake. The Sofia press refers to the
trade in similar terms and declines tt
consider it seriously.
Russia Issues Note.
ST. Petersburg, Sept. 26-The Rus
sian sc eminent has issued an officia
note reiterating that the attitude o
the powers in regard to the Austro
Russian reform scheme for Macedoni;
is unchanged, and that consequent!
neither Turkey nor Bulgaria can ex
pect support from any quarter in thu
even of open or secret resistance t.
that scheme :sss
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
consequences,

Once on time Prudent Girl met
Frivolous Girl. Don't you know,
my DEAR she said, that if you con-
tinue wearing a veil that you will
spoil your eyesight?" 81 saw that in
a medical journal" replied the Friv-
olous Girl, "and would have followed
its advice only 1 happened to read in
my Beauty Book that if l didn't wear
q veil I would spoil my complexion"
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
Two, Men Killed by Gas.

Trenton, N. j., Sept 26.-Three men
employed by the John A. Roeblings
Sons company, while digging in a
cesspool about thirty-fve feet below
the surface, were overcome by gas
yesterday and two of them are dead.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
coroner,s Jury's Qualified Verdict.

DuTlHg LHe IanuIOru anu CeHdnL us
turbance in Ireland some years ago a
certain property owner was discov-
cred lying dead near a village Of
which he was owner. The coroner's
jury, knowing full well that the man
had been shot down by "the boys"
were nevertheless loath to further in
vestigate; therefore they rendered the
following verdict: I'VE find the de-
ceased gentleman died by the vista
ton of God-under suspicious circum-
stances" Philadelphia Public
T pI 0ar
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
NEGRO STRIKES WOMAN.
He Is Finally Captured After Hare

Chase by Police and Citizens.
Chicago, Sept 26.-Pursued several
blocks by police and citizens and
threatening to shoot any one who ap-
preached him, William Marshall, a
negro, was finally captured in Clyde
last evening and charged with attack
ing young woman. He was taken
before Justice 'Engle and held to the
grand jury in $4,000 bonds. His al
legged victim, Miss Alice Gilbert, eigh-
teen, is at her home suffering from
nervous shock. She says she was
knocked down and beaten by the
negro
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
North Dakota Leuish

There are lao members
Dakota legislature, and O
one are farmers and only tN,
yers. Norwegians and their
ants are very largely represen
the politics Of North Dakota.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-26
The LARGEST opera Houses

ne LdFSSSk SPSFd fIOuSeSs
!. The Academy Of Music, at New
York, will hold 400 people The
next biggest opera house is that at
Parma, in Italy. It Is built Of wood,
and VIII hold $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07

brown in the bottom of an iron kettle. Open a dozen and half large or two dozen me dium sized ciams, wash them well and chop fine. Add to the fried pork the clans and about cupful of their liquor, with water enough 10 keep them from burning. Peel and chop fine six medium sized potatoes, one small onion and two small corrots. Add these 10 the clans and pork. Lastly open can of tomatoes, chop little to break up the pulp and pour over the rest of the things In the kettle. Let it boi! up, taste it. ado salt if needed and pepper to taste. More water may be added and as the chowder bols away a little boiling water may be added from time to time. This chow der should cook at least two hours-three is better. Care must be taken to stir it often. so thnt lt will not stick 10 the bottom of the pot. There should be about four quarts of chowder when it has finished boil. ing. SerYr very hot. with soda crackers. Some people put thyme and sage In chow der but the very best chowder, and that which brings out the flavor of the clans. has no seasoning but salt and pepper and the little onion flavor.
 Clam Broth for Invalids.-wash rather small clans (hard) perfectly clean. Put them in a clean saucepan with a cup of cold water. Cover closely and bring to boil Let them cook gently till all the clans are open. Re- move the shells and clans and let the liquor stand minute or two until all sediment has settled. Pour the clear liquid or from the top, flavor very dellcately and serve hot. tiny bit of butter may be added, but for delicate stomach this Is better omitted.
 Clam Fritters,-To one dozen hard clans
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variety goes to market in his own shell, as does the oyster and he remains on the shell until he reaches the customer, even though he Is opened by the marketman for conven- fence sake. He retains the seawatery" flavor in a more marked degree than the soft clam. and for this reason he Is more popular In the city.
 But the two varieties of clans have their different uses and one is rarely substituted for the other Sometimes clam chowder, which is usually made from hard clans, has inc necks of the soft clans used in etead and some people declare that soft ciana ninns their stomachs make more deliclors chowder than the hard variety. The soft clam has a monopoly of the soup industry. the other kind being too strong Tn flavor 10 make a good clam soup, or stew, es most people call it. The hard clam makes frtters. the soft clam goes to clam pie, ana so on through all the list of clam dishes.
 Clam Soup or stew.-This calls for soft clans. which have been carefully opened and washed in the liquor which dripped from them till free from grit. Boil quart of milk with tablespoonful of butter. When It reaches boiling point take from the fire for a minute and add the clans prepared as d. rected md two or three tablespoonfuls Of the clam juice which came from them. Re turn to the fire where 1t will get thoroughly heated. but will not actually boil. Serve as soon as possible, with soda crackers A little pepper may be added. but salt is rarely needed Two dozen fair sized clans are snf- fcent for quart of soup.
 Lond Island Clam Chowder. Chop two ounces of soft pork fine. Fry It delicate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07
He Didn't Forget.

Recently a well-known English actor was making tour through Scotland and arrived one evening at a country inn, where he or dered dinner After he had dined the inn keeper asked him if he had enjoyed the meal, and he replied:-"Yes, thoroughly. Indeed, [ have dined as well as anyone in England could dine"
 Except the Lord Mayor" remarked the innkaeper.
 "I do not except anyone replied the actor.
 f"But you must except the Lord Mayor Insisted the innkeeper, for he is never to be placed in the same rank with anyone else.
 His guest refused 10 comply ana a quarrel actually ensued. which ended in the arrest os the actor few hours later he was brought before magistrate, who said to him:-"You ought to know. sir. that from time imme- morial we have been accustomed to make an exception.in favor of the Lord Mayor, and in order that you may not forget us and our customs second time order you either to pay fine of % shiIlings or to spend i2 hours in prison.
 The actor paid the fine without a murmur. and then surprised the magistrate by quietly remarking:--"I honestly believe that this lnnkeeper IS the biggest fool Tn all Christen- dorn-excant tha L-ora naSAs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07

to show the white, but ne edges he'd to- gether by a band of lace or ornaments of black passemenferia or OruamantB on the lace Made on simple lines, fn so far that the lines are long and unbnoken, iB a most costly gown of embroidered crepe de chine, the embroidery done in heaviest silk, with large eyeiet holes, through which shows the white lining. Large flowers of embroidered chiffon are also appfiqued on the crepe de chine, which Is then cut away underneath, again showing the lining through the chif- ion flower. Bands of jet embroidered lace are also used in this gty1s of gown, and openwork jet ornaments arc, often put on instead of lace. Fringe is alBo used with this style of trimming, and in diRagent widths. If the skirt iH cut in oYerskirt de- sign, as are 90 many, then there is deep silk fringe which faiis ogeF ths ruffsas of point d'espnt or embroidered crspe de chine that finish the white silk und@skfrt. II Is not usual to have any contrasts of color on such a gown but if the all black and white are unbecoming, then some curious and striking contrast of orange. shaded green, pink or mauve in chaugeahis taffsta b to be seen in the belt or some odd shaped boy is in the front of fhs.wafst never on the skfrt That is allowed to remain all bisck or black and whita4
 There is nothing moxe charming for EuEn- mer than full white gowns, no matter what may be the material. and yet the thin trnns- parent fabrics seem the most suitable for warm weather. White muslin frocks trimmed with lace are this season the daintiest things imaginable, and under the head of muslin are many materials in the batiste and grass cloth order Silk null is also dainty and looks well trimmed with iaeei indeed, there seems to be no end to the amount of lnce that can be used on a white muslin frock made in the present styles. All the new waists are made without collars, but rather low in the neck, but apart from that. and the difference fin sleeves, are quite on the lines of last years fashions. Bat, then, a white muslin frock is supposed to remain in style for two or three seasons at least. All lace trimmed frocks have the material cut away underneath, and this necessitates dainty underskirt. but lawn Is quite as smart as silk for this purpose and really looks lighter and cooler, but there must be many nounces or Fufles edged with lace on the underskirt to hold out the gown. A. T. ASHMORE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07
Clans and Their Uses.

Of course. It was city woman who. on going to Long Island for her summer vaca- ton, saw softshell clans as they are dug for the first time, and exclaimed, innocently: Do soft clans have shells? l always thought they grew on strings.n
 Few people outside the regions to which 1t Is native know the clam as 1t really Is. The soft clans which go to market Ion strings" are the real thing when they are first dug, but they undergo many changes before they actually appear on the table, and not, in any case, for the better
 In the first place, the people who open clans for market are not always so particu- lar as those who open them for their own use. The clans must look well, no matter how, and so after they are opened they are soaked in fresh water to whiten and make them plump The desired appearance Is thus gained. but 1t is at the cost of flavor and ex- ce'lencc of taste, for the fresh water robs the clam of It's chief charm, aud 1t Is very insIpid article which Is usually sold in the market.
 With the hard clam 1t is different This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07

the bias often makes gown look much smarter than when m elaborate pattern or braidlng is used. Another simple or effective trimming Is very narrow pipings of white or black to outline the plaits, whether side or box plats are chosen as being smartest.
 Another odd style of trimming is seen in the straps of black and white silk or satin, very narrow and on the bias, so arranged as to look like loops for the fancy black and white buttons that hold down the plaits at the top of the skirt. Still another design is the one which Is in bias tucks over the en- tire gown, both waist and skirt, and with only deep lace collar and cuffs to break the monotony of the black and white. Such gowns as these are to be had at a wide range of prices, but none of them can be called really cheap unless they can be found ready made.
 All black gowns made up over white iin- ings form an excellent opportunity to show off fine lace or openwork embroidery, for the fad Is to have the embroidery put on the white linings panels of white are seen around the foot of the skirt, the skirt siashed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07
A Modern Colossus

Living in Dover, England, Is man who Is an amazing sight, and for the reason that he weighs not less than T33 pounds More over, his relatives say that his weight in- creases every year. He has not been able to walk for the last eight years, and he passes his days In an immense chair, which Is on wheels, and therefore, can be rolled from place to place
 At night the giant is wheeled to his bed. Into which he hoists himself by mea ' O. trapeze.
 syelng snowman recently offered thls fas man $500 a day if he would ex- hlblt himselfs but the offer was declined T don't neee money" said the fat man. ''and I'm too fs-' of my family to leave sha... ff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07

cially black and white of wash material cloth or silk foulard or taffeta, and many simple frocks are made In the shepherd plaid. and really are what they pretend to be, for there Is no over elaboration of trim ming. and the design is always on as plain lines as possible. Gowns with waists in stead of skirts and coats, to be worn with shirt waists. are most charming in their black and white check patterns. dainty little frock has the skirt with many lines Of narrow tucks around the sides and back but the front breadth Is left plain. The waist Is in fine tucks to match the skirt, put with q broad, plain band down the front. Bias bands of pale blue taffeta trim the waist, each band finished at either edge with narrow white and black braid, and the bands so put on as to give almost the ap- pearance of pointed yoke, or cape collar.
 In black and white check wool material Is A costume as shown in illustration, which has many novel features about It and which can he copied In silk or linen to look well. Arranging the material so that some of the checks or plaids give the effect of being on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07

open, washed In their own liquor and chop ped, add two cupfuls of flour, two well beaten eggs, two teaspoonsfuls of baking powder, half cup of the clam liqu9r and milk ehongh to make thin batter, about cup and half being generally needed. Stir well and fry In plenty of hot fat. Serve very hot with butter.
 Clam Pie-Fry in a saucepan one ounce of salt pork as for chowder. Peel and slice eight potatoes and add with sufficient water to cover them to the pork. Cook till the pota- toes are nearly done. Turn the pork and po- tatoes with the liquid into deep pie or pud- ding dish. Over the top place dozen and half of soft clans opened and washed. Add a few spoonfuls of the clam juice. Cover with q good short crust, putting narrow rim around the edge of the dish before the top cover is put on. Bake in hot oven till the crust is done and serve very hot. The pie will need no seasoning but little pepper.
 Sealloped Clams.-Llne buttered pie dish with cracker crumbs moistened with milk. Put layer of small hard clans over the crackers, then more crackers and more clans til the dish Is full. dotting each layer of cracker crumbs with small pieces of butter. When filled pour into the dish enough milk to thoroughly moisten the whole. Cover closely and bake half an hour. Remove the cover and brown. Serve hot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07

Under the head of "slmpe frocks are in- cluded many of the most costly gowns in the fashionable woman wardrobe, the term of simple being apparently only used be cause the gowns are not quite so elaborate In effect and the material of which they are composed Is of a more inexpensive quality but the wary woman always avoids the sim pie little frock" when there Is any necessity for economy, no matter how simple it may seem to be
 This season there Is craze for shepherd plaid checks and plads in all colors. but espe-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-07

Another good sandwich filling Is made of grated cheese, whipped cream and crispy celery minced and chilled on the ice For the frozen cheese snlad beat four cream cheeses 10 smooth paste, with one cupful of cream. Season with paprika. salt, little lemon juice and n few drops of tabasco sauce Freeze slightly. turn out into a brick mould and pack in ice and salt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-11
MCEWEN'S BllNDfOLDED DRIVE.
Successfully Guides a Team OF Horses
Through the Streets and Locates
Hidden Article.

Professor McEwen. the Scotch hyp-
notist, made a successful bllndtold
drive through the streets of Walla
Walla today and found a book which
had been hidden by committee OF cit
izens Two Of the committee took the
article and leaving the Star theater
carried it to Hatch's shoe store and hid
it under an old box in the repairing
room. McEwen was blindfolded and
accompanied by two others of the com
mittee, jumped into sleigh and after
driving down Main to Fifth, on Fifth
to Alder thence up that street to Third
and then over to Main, stopped in
front of Hatch's store. He jumped out
Of the vehicle, went into the store, and
rushing rapidly up the stairs to the
repair room dug out the book from
under the box. The spectacular event
was a complete success, and was wit
messed by a large crowd of interested
spectators.