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applause. new song, 'Mdlle. New York has made a big hit in Chicago, where The Burgomaster' has just fin- ished a run. As a whole .''The Burgo- master is blending of bright music comedy clever entertainers, pretty faces and shapely forms
 The story is told in a prologue and two acts. The first scene is laid in New Amsterdam, two hundred and fifty years ago, where Peter Stuyvesant. the Burgo~ master, and Dooley Von Kull his secre- tary, fearing the settlers are to be at tackled by the British and Swedish forces and by the Tammany tribe of Indians, avoid the duties such an attack would force upon them, and as a consequence drink some drugged liquor in order to par ticpate in a Rip Van Wrinkle" sleep, until their troubles blow over. They don't awaken until the year 1901. when a gang of laborers digging a trench in New York City unearth the poor unsophisticated Dutchmen. who forthwith set out to see the town under the guidance of Willie Von Astorbilt. gilded youth, and the Harlem Spider a typical pugilist of the day, who believes in words, not blows
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THEATRE TOPICS. .s

red meeting house at Dover, New Hamp shire.
 Miss Shannon says, that when she was ai child, her mother regaled her with stories of the stage instead of the usual ones of fairies, gnomes and giants and possibly this influenced her toward the stage.
 Her professional debut was made with John Mccullough, at the Boston thea tre in a revival of Shakespeare's "Corio- lanus." John Stetson, the Boston mana ger, gave her her next engagement in the part that has fallen to so many young actresses-Eva in Uncle Toms Cabin. An amusing incident happened at the first rehearsal, which is best told in Miss Shan non's own language. T had never seen the play and had been given the printed book from which to learn my part. l remembered at the first rehearsal I was so overcome by reading my pathetic death scene, that the trial had to be dis continued and Eva was sent home In tears"
 In the big revival of Midsummer Nights Dream" which followed Dandy Dick Miss Shannon scored heavily and critics made fiattering prophecies for her future. Nancy and Company followed, and in this Miss Shannon sustained the principal role, Robert Elsmere, which was the popular novel at that time, hav- ing been dramatized. the part of Rose Leyburn was entrusted to Miss Shannon. Shenandoah" when produced in New York, offered Miss Shannon opportunity to make hit in the part of Jennie Buck thorn. The next season found Miss Shan non with the Lyceum Stock Company, and the productions by this company of The Charity Ball" "The Idler," Lady Bountiful." Nerves" "The Grey Mare" and a score or more of the successes of this decade.
 After a season with the Coghlans, Miss Shannon was engaged to support Mrs Langtry In "The Gossip
 The next season she was leading woman for William H. Crane, in "A Fool of For tune" It was during this season that arrangements were perfected for her to go starring with Herbert Kelcey. "The Moth
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 limit both in town and country increased and to do away with the means of iden- tifying those who. o.violate the laws in this respect has moved certain gentlemen of prominence in Boston to issue a circular letter calling attention to the matter. The letter asks for 'cotoperation fin sbring- ing this matter to. the attention of candi- dates for election to the legislature, so as to secure statement from them of their attitude in regard to it. The law was passed after carefuls canvass and de- serves a fair trial for year, or, more. so that Its effects may be- observed. Then, II II IS found to work any real hardship td automobilists' notifications can be con
 sldered Experience abroad has shown now utterly inconsiderate of the rights of others many automobiists are and that severe punishment is the only thing that Will make such listen to reason. The Mas sachusetts law is commendable, as far as 1t goes and could be initiated with ad- vantage in other states, and the people may be depended upon, as soon as their attention is aroused, to. secondthe. efforts or those moving in opposition. to. the ef- Tort to secure it's repeal. Asste .t 'a .s
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At the Biiou.

Harry Clay Blaney in Across The Pa ciffic." Is military play this week at the Bijou
 MT. Blaney is q good comedian and has been highly commended for his excellent work in sustaining the comedy of this play.
 A most unique organization is Blaney's Rough Rider band under the direction of Major Mort. Epler. with this company. The music of this band is featured.
 one of the best scenes Is that of the dock in Across the Pacific" where the American soldiers board the transport for the Philippines and where the sensational part of the play takes place. The climax is reached in the last act when the Ameri- can soldiers defend a block house from attack.
 In the company carried by MT. Blaney are a number of well known meo-drama- tic people who have appeared in other productions The usual matinees will he given on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- day afternoons while performances will be given every night in the week.
 It IS a large production that Viola Allen
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AT THE BlJoU.

All week-"Across the Pacific"
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"The Burqomaster."

That jolly jingle The Burgomaster,' ; one of the merriest musical comedies that has ever been in Birmingham, will make 1t bow here at The Jefferson theatre next Tuesday, matinee and night
 The production promised this time, Is different from that last season, and all though 1t contains all of the old family melodies It admits of new musical num- bers which are introduced, in addition to bright vaudeville features. The company comprises Ruth White, Oscar l.. Figman Thomas Rieketts, William Riley Hatch R. J. Move, Charles Sharp. George Me- Kissock, Helen Dexter Hammett Sheldon, Louis Bracket and Josephine Dit, in addition to the "girlie" chorus of western beauties.
 "The Burgomaster' recalls to mind the catchy strain of ''The Tale of the Kanga- roo,' as sung and danced by d trio and chorus. In fact this little musical hit is greeted with enthusiasm. laughter and
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has produced for her appearance in Shakespeare's comedy, Twelfth Night,

has produced for her appearance in Shakespeare's comedy, Twelfth Night, which will be here soon
 Miss Allen has an envious record in the way of choosing successful plays and in selecting players to support her in them.
 Twelfth Night" Is not below. but above, the usual Viola Allen presentation of a play. The scenic equipment, both as to scenery, properties and costumes is de- scribed as being suberh The company, too. is a particularly fine one. since Miss Allen has never relied solely upon her self to please and satisfy.
 David Warfield who appears at the Jefferson soon should prove an attraction. He made good impression here last sea- son and established himself in the esteem of theatre-goers who saw him in "The Auctioneer' Warfield provides strong personality and, singular ability to portray. eccentric character: David Belasco sup plements this by his genius in bringing out the best points of the actors skill, and is so fashoning the stage form of the play as to assist the star in producing the surest and best results
 No theatrical of the present season and few of any other have attracted popular interest such as are being shown in the appearance here of Blanche Walsh in ''Resurrection. direct from her -four months engagement at the Victoria Thea tre, New York. .is'iH r''' fsxs- ft
 Miss WaIshs greatest worSfin "Resur rection" s-done in the prison scene where she is required to give the Illusion of woman who was forced into life of de- gradation through the betrayal of man whom she had loved with an honest love.
 "The Lives of Famous Men is the title of Jerome Sykes topicai song in The Billionaire, which musical farce will be presented in this city soon.
 MT. Sykes is considered one of the fun niest comedians in comic opera today, his humor is unctuous and infectious.
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It is large production that Viola Allen
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and the Flame, the play that made Clyde Fitch famous was the vehicle used and in 1t Miss Shannon found a congenial role and success. My Lady Dainty" and Her Daughter-in-law followed in suc- cession. The next season found Miss shannon playing Indian Saltwater in Her Lord and Master" This season she and MT. Kelcey are meeting with great success in Sherlock Holmes"
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Fife Shannon.

Miss Fife Shannon, who is starring this season in Sherlock Holmes" which is at the Jefferson theatre next Wednes- day, in conjunction with Herbert Kelcey, is one of the best known actresses on the American stage.
 She was born in Cambridge, Massachu- setts, and comes of good old New Eng land stock. Her grandfather was minis ter and preacher for years in the little
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between four young women. It was a found there was a wheelbarrow race rather new way to serve the Lord. but probably the Lord was as well pleased as if the young folks had all sat around 1ong-faced and pious-like and thought mean things about each other and each others clothes.
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Huskina Bee in a Church.

From the Kansas City Journal.
 The dignified walls of the First Metho- dist church at Marysville saw some un- common doings a few nights ago, When tEs Epworth League held a regular old fashioned country husking bee within them. After all the red ears had been
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At the Jefferson.

"The Fatal Wedding played to two small houses at the Jefferson yesterday and last night The play is up to the standard of this variety of production and seemed to please the audiences fair ly well.
 "The Fatal Wedding has a number of exciting scenes and the company is fair ly good
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AT THE JEFFERSON.

Tuesday, matinee and night-"The Burgomaster. Wednesday-"S Sherlock Holmes"
 Thursday and Friday, matinee and night-"f Chinese Honeymoon"
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
THE TRAINING OF A CHILD.
several Important Points That Must
Be Remembered.

To teach child with success re.
quires only common sense, good judg'
ment and gentleness. There are, how.
ever, three other important points that
must ever be foremost in the mind
OF the teacher.
First of all, she must remember that
to teach is TO impart instruction; not
to find fault with ignorance, with lack
Of comprehension, with listlessness or
with forgetfulness. Often, indeed, for
these last named faults, poor teaching
is to blame. Second, there is the
infexible rule that requires a teacher
to prepare every lesson carefully be-
fore giving it, in order to present 1t
in an interesting and Ineligible way.
Third, there is the ever present dan.
ger Of OVERRIDING, against which the
teacher must always be on guard.
In the beginning short lessons fire.
quently varied give the best results.
Ten or fifteen minutes for each study
is enough, and this time limit must
not be overstepped so long as to.
morrow represents another day.-The
Household.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
THE GOAT AND THE PLUG.
Old DarIey Was Satisfied the Animal
Could Read

Three colored men were discussing
the intelligence of different animals.
One claimed that the dog knew more
than all other animals put together.
The horse was favored by a second
man, but old Peter Jackson said that,
Gin my opinion de goat am de tell
gentest criter liyin kin prove dat
de goat kin read. saw him do 1t,
an know 1t am true Several days
ago, wuz walkin down street,
dressed in NAH best suit OBJ clothes,
an wearin' man new plug nat. When
/ got down on de main street seed
a BILLBOARD on which it said, Chew
Jackson's Drug A goat wuz standin'
thar when passed, an when WIZ
about ten feet away he must hab rec.
ognized me, for de next thing l knew
I went sailln' out in. de mud When
looked 'roun', dat goat wuz chewin'
nah plug hat for all he wuz worth
Gem'men, da is no question in nah
mind about. de 'telligence oh de goat
He am wondah."
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Just an Incident in Georgia.

Mr.. Bud spinks was awakened the
other morning by strang, granting
noise in his room, which proved to be
the voice of a medium-sized alligator
that was warming itself by the smol-
dering ashes Of his fireplace and Incl.
dentally trying to swallow his boots,
which he had placed there to dry, and
which he had bought on the install.
ment plan and had only made one pay
ment on them. The saurian had sue.
ceeded in swallowing one boot and
had the other down-clear to the
straps, which Mr.. Spinks seized and
pulled it out The gator is now on
exhibition at Minche's drug store, but
will soon he slain in order that Mr..
spinks, who is going around with one
boot and one slipper, may recover the
other boot.-Adams Enterprise.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
THE NEW ARMY RIFLE.
1t 10 Practically Certain to Be the
Best In the World.

The new United States army rife
Is q remarkable evolution In small
arms since the old Springfield single
loader had Its day. Practically twelve
years cover the period of the develop
ment, although the experience Of the
Spanish and Philippine wars has nat
urally made the progress more rapid
since 1893 than before that time.
when the Krag was made the basis Of
the army magazine rifle there was
more or less criticism, but 1t was
poorly conceived. The Ordinance de-
partment has never regarded any
model as necessarily finality, but has
ever been bent on improvements.
Consequently notifications have been
numerous and steady and there is no
reason why, with this constant appi-
cation of experience and inventive ge-
MUS the United States service maya
zine rife should not be equal to any
in the world.-Springf1eld (Mass.) Re-
publican.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Muscular Christianity

Prof. Bryce, in his biographical
study of Bishop Fraser, OF Manches-
ter, tells of a clergyman of Fraser's
diocese who had knocked a man down
who had insulted him. The bishop
wrote him a letter of reproof, point
ing out that exposed as the Church of
England was to much criticism on all
hands, her ministers ought to be very
careful of their demeanor. The Of
fender replied by saying: Il must re-
gretfully admit that, being grossly
insulted, and forgetting in the heat of
the moment the critical position Of
the Church of England l did knock
the man down, etc" Fraser was de-
lighted with the turning of the tables
on himself, and afterward invited the
clergyman to visit him.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
HONOR NoRwAY's GREAT MAN.
Soldiers Accord Popular Author
Maunificent Demonstrations.


One day while in Norway an oppbr-
tunity was given to an American trav-
eler to see that the name of Bjorn-
stjerne Biornson means much to all
Norwegians "A battalion OF Nor
wegian and Swedish cavalry, infantry
and artillery, between 5000 and 4,Ooo
strong, was returning from it's maneu-
vers to the post in Christiania, he
says. In passing Aulestad the gen
eral in command sent his adjutant in
advance to get Bjorpson's permission
to give him an ovation. With his fam
lily and guests assembled about him
on the yeranda the monumental figure
stood with barred head to receive the
military greeting. AS each regiment
passed in review below, presenting
arms as to their chieftain, there went
up deafeRing shout OF personal
salutation from each of the soldiers.
who then joined in singing the nation
al hymn, to whose author they were
Offering this spontaneous salute.
There was the unique spectacle OF a
man in private life, being accorded
military demonstration by the nations
army which king might envy.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Cir, an Excellent Athlete.

Miss Agnes S. Wood, the champion
basket ball player and allaround ath-
lete of Vassar college, has beaten the
girls record at running and almost
euualed that of men, despite the fact
that her gait was somewhat impeded
by rather cumbrous costume. She
does not allow athletics to interfere
with her studies and will graduate
near the head of her class.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
TO GET RID OF RATS.
Writer Recommends Dipping the Yer
min in Varnsh.


All trad esmen being liable to the
incnrsions and depredations of rats,
1t may not be out Of place to mention
method Of getting rid of these pests
which is recommended by a cores
pondent of the Birmingham Daily
Post. This consists in thinning down
with petroleum ordinary slow-drying
tar varnish such as bedstead makers
and japanners use and pouring the
mixture into the runs Of the rats.
The vermin are said to loathe the
smell of the stuff, and will do any
thing to get clear of It. A still more
effective plan is said to be to catch a
rat alive, dip it up to the neck In the
varnish and turn it loose. Its .fei-
lows will flee from it as from the
dell. The dipping process is said TO
be harmless to the rat But some
ironmongers may not care to dip
live rat up to Its neck"
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
RELIEF FOR RUSSIAN WOMEN.
Newly Enacted Law a Blessing to
Abused Peasants Wives.

Newly Enacted Law Blessing to
Abused Peasants Wives.
By a newly enacted Russian law a
peasants wife, on showing to the dis
trict judge Construction that she Is
habitualy i'll treated by her husband,
or that he will not support her. and
makes her the drudge for his own sup
port, can demand separate passport.
with which she is at liberty to leave
her oppressor and earn a living else
where. Hitherto there was no possible
edress or release for the long-suffer-
ing victim so long as it was obligatory
hat the wife's name was entered in
tic husbands passport and papers Of
legitimate Anyone at all intimately
acquainted with village life in Russia
sal readily appreciate the relief this
!ings to tens of thousands Of peasant
women who are the grievously abused
domestic slaves and beasts Of burden
TO their drunken and brutal conjugal
proprietors
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
BOY WAS TOO PREVIOUS.
Came Near Causing Physician to
Lose a Patient.

A doctor tells good story in con-
nection with lad who until recently
was in his employ. It was part Of
this youngsters daily duty to answer
the surgery bell, and usher the pros
pective patients into the consulting
room. One morning there presented
himself at the surgery entrance a
mechanic. with whom Buttons was on
speaking terms "Hullo, Jackson!" he
remarked, what's the matter with
your "Oh. Just want to see the
doctor" replied the visitor. Have
yer-brought yer symptoms with $ Ell ?a
inquired Buttons, Zoos that's the fust
thing he'll ask yer about. If yer amt
got 'em ye'd better pop back an get
en-" "And would you believe it?"
adds the doctor, that fellow was actu-
ally about to act on the boys advice
when entered the surgery! Pear
sons Weekly.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
VITALITY OF BURNS FAME.
1t Is One of the Great Facts of ouI
ifara$nra

1t Is One of the Great Facts of Our
Literature.
1.-THE inquest" on Robert Burns was
concluded long ago, but from time to
time the findings are reviewed by crit.
ical writer's, as in a recent symposium,
says Golfers A curious result thus
chances. From every such inquisition
the poet emerges the more radiant and
triumphal-the critics are lost in the
splendor they have evoked. 1t is one
thing to make literature; it is another
and quite different thing to write about
literature and the makers thereof. This
is a truism, and yet the distinction is
often confused, especially by the writ.
ers of criticism. Burns has survived
several generations Of critics, many
of whom made a vain bid for renem-
brance by their praise or dispraise Of
him. The vitality of his fame is one
of the great facts of our literature.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
THE sMALL BOYS LONGING.
Part of the Show That Was WoefulIy
Disappointing.

Little Willies father took him to
the show. 1t was a variety show, end
ing with a sketch called ''The African
Belle" in which, after missionary
had been bound to a stake by lot Of
dancing savages, he is rescued by the
chiefs daughter after the manner of
Capt. John Smith. This last part Of
the show Willie's father thought
would please the boy immensely; but
the son and heir fell into state of
gloom at its close On the way home
the fond parent inquired: Willie,
didn't you like the part where all the
savages come out?" No replied
Willie with a sigh. me and the other
boys play that When you pay to go
to show should think they might
kill the missionary"
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Take a Look at Venus.

Young man, when you have finish
ed your dinner tonight, go up to the
roof or out in the street OF yard by
your home and take good, long look
at the star Of the evening. She will
do you much good. In the first place,
the mere fact of your having thought
enough to spend the time to do this
will aid your mental development. In
the second place you will have to lift
your eyes and chin from the mire of
the street about you to clean glory Of
Omntpotenca In the third place, you
cannot look for five minutes at Venus
or at any other planet or star without
absorbing into yourself some of the
calm. silent power which wheels this
universe along its unbroken track,
with never slip of the tire or jostling
OF the axle.-New York News.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-09-17
Had 10 Paw 70 Find Out.

At one Of the New York theaters
they are playing a piece called "a
Fool and His Money" A preacher
from Wisconsin was visiting Gotham
last week and in passing the theater
one evening was curious to know If
the play conveyed the proverbial les
son suggested by its title. Stepping
up to the box Office, he inquired re-
garding the matter. Il think" said
the suave party behind the grating,
"that the moral of the piece is that
the fool and his money gather no
moss. 1t will cost you 50 to find out
exactly" The preacher murmured
.'Thank you" and withdrew. He tells
the story himself.