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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21
A Ready Retort.

A Ready Retort.
The Vulture-It
is hardly polite to
read your paper
at table, Mr.. Hall
room.
The Victim I
know, Mrs. Skin
men, but it takes
my mind off what
I'm eating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21
Wiser.

D i c ks t h e
world getting bet
ter?
Deadbroke-It is
getting wiser. |
have an awful
time trying to
borrow money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21
A Marrow Escane.

II tell YOU" said
the young doctor,
Il called at Mon
eybags' house just
in time"
"Oh," exclaimed
his wife, sis he as
i'll as all that ?"
"Oh, no. But he
was just on the
point of calling in
some other doc
tor"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21
Nothing Common
For Her.

Tommy-Pm go
ing to begin COM
mon fractions to-
morrow. ma.
NJ o : h e r@You
shall do nothing
of the kind, Tom :
my. You shall
study the very
best fractions they
have in the school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21
One Trait In

What makes 10
go ~ asked one OF
the curious by
ISLANDERS.
Money replied
the owner of the
automobile, who
had become tired
OF answering that
question. Same
as a mare.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21

He-I suppose you hold that a MAJ
should never deceive his wife,
She-Oh, no. I shouldn't go as far as
that. How would it be possible for thu
average man to get a wife if he didn't
deceive her2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21
ARCHITECT AND RUILpER.

Father want you to learn to help
yourself in this world. Every man
should be the architect of his own for
tunes.
Son = Well, governor, I'm started
along that line. I've been building air
castles ever since I left college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21

Usually the Case.
Little Elmer -
Papa, what is a
bigot2
Professor Broad
head bigot, my
son. is a person
who is absolutely
certain OF some
thing he knowm
nothing about
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21

Nagg-My wife
and 1 always set
tie our differences
by arbitration.
Stagg Who is
the arbitrator
Ma gg-My wife,
Of course
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21

QUITE ANOTHER THING.
Shells it true that Swellington mar
ried model?
He-He thought he did.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21

Willie-Ma, what
is a inancier?
MA hnancier
is the exact oppo-
site of your ia
Their.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21

There is usually
some sort of a
handle TO a crank
whereby he may
be made use of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21

think III He
OUT"
nIt seems pity to risk i, dear in that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-21

Il tell you. that
fellow is doing a
driving business
who is he ?''
"A hackman.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
TURK is SLOW PAY.
He Has Way Peculiar to Him and
Knows a Thinu or Two.

Pall Mall Gazette.-An inquiry las
addressed to Constantinople some
time ago by an engineering firm ash
ing Tor a list Of government depart
ments to which catalogues might be
sent, and what steps should be taken
to get their name put on the list Tor
tenders. The Turkish government
departments do not keep list of con
tractors. Materials are never purchas,
ed unless the sellers have a represen.
tative on the spot to conduct long nego-
tiations and to incur considerable pre-,
Hminary expense. In general the meth
ods OF payments are bad, and a large
addition has to be made to the price
OF the goods TO cover the risk and the
preliminary expenses. There are par.
GELS OF goods lying for more than
twelve months at the custom-house.
ordered on terms of cash agaist bill OF
iading, which have not been with.
drawn owing to the department which
placed the order having no money.
A leading British resident in Con-
stantinople, in communication to
- ONASu4"'S, Gays, lueTe Is no SDe-
cial danger in giving credit in that
market to regular decent traders: one
must not expect exact punctuality in
payments, but they come in. If a
British manufacturer makes goods
suited to the market cheaper or as
cheap as his neighbors, If he finds an
agent who knows his trade and his
customers, and if this agent be ordi-
narily prudent and watchful. that
manufacturer will do a trade in safety
when giving credit; without credit
however. very little can be done
feel inclined to believe that the real
fault lies with those agents who. too
anxious to do business and gain their
commissions, are led to give credits
TO unworthy dealers. | have one suc6
case in mind. Last year a man TO
whom | gave credit of e1OO. not
more, had offered to him by Amerr-
can agents large credits to the exten,
OF $4,000. This was too much for
the honesty of my customer. He saw
his opportunity, he failed, and paid 5
per cent; he went through the bank.
ruptcy court and is now dourishing
and pays me cash for his purchases"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

With all her vast territories and
130,000,000 population, Russia raises
less than half the wheat produced in
the United States. If that country
would dismiss half it's soldiery and set
them to farming, dismantle her war
ships and use the funds in manufacture
ing. cease spending billions in war and
use the funds to establish schools for
the people: in other words, If she
should abandon the ways of barbarism
and adopt those of civilization, she
would not continue to be the object of
contempt and dread which make her a
terror to the nations. AS the blunt old
farmer once said of the southern
people. they should raise more corn
and less hell. work more with THEN
hands and less with their mouths. II
is the peaceful pursuits of industry,
free government and enlightenment
that make d great nation, and not the
ability to kill and destroy, which have
always been Russia's chief character
istics.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
A PATIENT AZ YEARS.

Left deaf and dumb after a severe
attack of scarlet fever when she was a
child II years of age, Miss Eliza
Adams has passed forty-two years in
the Louisville City hospital in com.
plete ignorance of who her parents
were.
This peculiar character arrived in
Louisville in the fall of 1862 from
Nashville, Tenn. She had been deport-
ed with the crowds of women and chill.
dren the United States government
sent out of that state when the armies
of the North and South were making
its green pastures CORY with the blood
OF the civil war, and in the deportation
she became separated from her par
ents and family.
In Nashville a great camp was pre-.
pared for protection of these people,
and for several weeks Eliza Adams
was confined in this place. Finally
she became i'll of scarlet fever, and
owing to her age she was soon sent
north. Raving in delirium she reach
ed Louisville and was taken to the city
hospital.
She had no friends and no one who
arrived in the same train with her
seemed to know her name
or anything of her parentage.
Finally under the care of Mrs. Carey.
the superintendent, she began to i'm
prove, and within five months after
she reached Louisville became perfect
ly well so far as mind and body were
concerned, but the ravages of the
disease had destroyed her hearing and
power Of speech. Owing to her tender
years her memory was also partially
impaired, and after she learned to talk
by the sign language used by deaf
mutes she was unable to throw any
light upon her history. Shortly after
she became well Mrs. Carey took com
passion upon the afflicted orphan and
adopted her as her daughter. giving
her the name she now bears.
Many efforts have been made to
learn something of her history and
parentage, formerly by Mrs. Carey be-
fore she died, two years ago, and later
by friends connected with the hospi.
tai. These have been entirely unsuc
cessful owing to the meager informa-
ton which can be CLEANED from her
memory of younger days, and in all
probability her parents have Iona
since passed away.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
VALUE OF THE FINGER TIPS.
Fabulous Prices Paid for the Little
Tricks as Gifts.

The costliest thimble In the world
is undoubtedly possessed by the Queen
OF Siam. 1t was presented to her by
her husband, the king, who had made
1t al cost of rather more than SIS,
900. This thimble is quite an exqui-
site work of art. 1t is made of pure
gold, n the fashion or shape of half
opened lotus flower, the floral en-
blem of the royal house of Siam.
II is thickly studded with the most
beautiful diamonds and other precious
stones, which are so arranged as to
form the name of the queen, together
with the date of her marriage She
regards this thimble as one of her
precious possessions.
Not long ago Paris jeweler made
a most elaborate thimble to the order
of q certain well-known American
millionaire. 1t was somewhat larger
than the ordinary size of thimbles
and the agreed prize was $4,000. The
gold setting was scarcely visible, so
completely was it set with diamonds,
rubies and pearls in artistic designs.
the rubies and pearls showing the
initials of the recipient.
Five or six years ago jeweler in
the west end of London was paid a
sum of nearly $4,000 for thimble
which the pampered wife of South
African Croesus insisted on having
made for her. This was one mass of
precious gems-diamonds and rubies-
which as thimble ornaments seem al
most to monopolize feminine taste.
The last Shah of Persia presented
thimble to lady whose guest he
was for a few hours. In the words Of
the delighted recipient. it looked like
cluster of glittering gems. which In
reality it was, save for the gold In
which they were set. An expert In
precious stones valued this thimble
at $500
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
How To Save Money

Write Marsh Mfg. Co., 538 w. Lake
St., Chicago. for catalogue. They sell
5 Piece Upholstered Parlor Suits
worth $40 for SIS. SIS Morris chairs
for 81. S1S Hot Blast Stoves for $500.
SIS graphaphones for $40. 75c. razor
hone for CSC. So gold pens for $1.00.
So revolving book cases for $3.50.
And anything you can name at less
than same can be bought Of any one
else. Catalogue free. Write at once
for il and save money.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
sympa,hetle or oth.r.xise.

ooh. just listen to me-" finally ex-
claimed Mrs. Chatters. self-reproach-
fully. annoying you with all this talk
about Mrs. Nextdore's shameful treat
ment Of me and all my other trou-
bies,"
Not at all. my DEAR" replied the
man, rather ambiguously, I'm glad to
hear it."-Philadelphia Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Paintings and photographs of the
biggest geyser in the world, the giant
Waiangu, which, every second day,
throws up vast body of boiling water
$500 feet high, are exhibited in New
Zealand's section.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Iowa has passed a law prohibitin.
the docking of horses tails. But the
trouble Is that it applies only within
the limit of the state and the horse
mutilators can easily evade it by TAX
ing their animals over the border re-
fore they cut their tails of.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

A table top, composed of over $500
pieces of steel tubing of different
shapes and sizes, is exhibited in the
palace of transportation.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

The exhibition of sheep and swine in
the live stock show begins October 8
and continues through the 18th.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Russia is represented by kiosk In
the palace of transportation, where
tea is served to visitors. 1t was built
near Moscow.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

unique exhibit is a locomotive Is
feet long made entirely of glass tubes
of different sizes. 1t is ten-wheeler
and is perfect in every detail.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
WORLDS FAIR NEWS NOTES.

Eleven millions of people have now
seen the worlds fair.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

One hundred varieties of Mexican
cactus are growing in that country s
exhibit.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Tramp-It is needless to ask the
question madam. You know what
want
Lady-Yes. | know what you want
lady, but I've only one bar of soap
in the house and the servant is using
it. Come again some other time.-Glas-
cow Times.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

when, eff dey was only wise, dey'd
fiatter him, en- so run good chance er
gittin' cool corner down yander."-
Atlanta Constitution.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Don't become discouraged. There is
cure for you. IL necessary write DIR. Fenner.
He has spent a life time curing just such
cases as yours. All consultations Free.
Il suffered 10 years with backache and kid.
ney trouble. Tried a great many physicians
without relief. DR.. Fenner's Kidney and Back
ache Cure is the only Remedy thst ever helped
me and after using only two bottles feel en-
tirely cured Have no pain or ache of any kind
Miss ALICE MCDONALD, Omaha, Neb."
Druggists, Soc, u. Ask for Cook Book-FREE
A e. RUSCH q CO.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29
JUST FOR FUN.

81 dropped in at Citily's room last
night"
Room? | understood he had nat"
so he did, but he's taken all the
partitions down, and now he has a
real nice room. "-Philadelph.a Ledger
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Were you satisfied with your
uncle's wills"
Entirely. took the precaution to
become the attorney in the case"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Some folks wastes lots er time
abusin' de devil" said Brother Dickey.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Customer-Have you cigar you
can recommend?
Dealer-Cert; that's my business.
That's the only way I get rid of them.
Boston Transcript.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

Philos-Nothing was made in vain.
InQuis-what was the vermiform ap-
peadix made for?
Philos-For the benefit of the sur
geon.-netroit Free Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
THEY WONDER
Origin Of the Sheylin Fire .
Mystery. Theory Of Spon-
taneOus Combustion.

There is much speculation as
to the origin of the big fire at
Shevlin yesterday morning. The
fire started in the drug store in
which there had been no fire, no
lamp lighted and in which no one
had been smoking. When Mr..
Skie, who has charge of the store
went to bed everything was al
right. Within ten minutes after
the building was ablaze. The
theory of spontaneous combust-
ion has been advanced and finds
some advocates.
Elk Mayor Gordon, Of Shevlin,
who was in the city yesterday
stated to a Pioneer man that it
was only by the most active
exertions of the fire department.
that the town was saved. The
buildings on the opposite side OF
the street were several times on
fire and the fronts Of nearly all
of them are ruined.
New buildings will take place
Of most Of those burned and
work, upon them will be begun
at once.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
Bridges in Mississippi Below
....-:E Lake, Bemffdjjii Too Low
for Steamer Bertha.
FRANK TIBBITTS WILL COMPEL
OFFICIALS TO RAISE THEM.
Purchased Steamer Bertha And
Will Take It to Cass
Lake by River.

The steamer Bertha was re-
Gently sold by j. J. Trask Of this
city to Frank Tlbbitts Of Cass
Lake, and as a result much
trouble and expense is in store
for the county and city officials.
Mr.. Tibbitts is a logging con
tractor and purchased the boat
for use in Cass Lake during the
drives. The expense Of loading
the boat on to a car and shipping
it by rail to Cass Lake is consid-
cradle, and Mr.. Tibbitts has de
cided to go down the river. He
contends that the river is navi-
gable, and accordingly a few
days ago notified the proper au-
thorities that the bridges were
, too low and that it would be nee
essary to raise them to admit the
passage Of his boat.
There is one county bridge
and one owned by the city which
will have to be raised, and posi-
bly, the Minnesota & lnterna-
tional railway bridge below the
outlet of the Mississippi from
Lake Bemidji, and considerable
money will be required to do the
work.
Leading attorneys Of the city
lhave been consulted, but is
held by them that as the map
shows the river to be navigable
there is no recourse but to raise
the bridges so, as to make the
river passable for steamers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
Reduced Rates to Yellowstone
Park.

For the season of 1904, the Northern
Pacific announces great reduction IN
rates from Chicago, St. Paul, Duluth
and other Northwestern points to and
thriueh ellowstone Park These re-
auctions materially decrease the -eX-
pense Of the park tour.
New Hotels have been built. Old Faith
full Inn modern in every respect, con-
structed of logs and boulders, is locat-
ed near Old Faithful geyser and IS
probably the most unique structure OF
the kind in the country ami bound to
become favorite. A new and stately
hotel on the banks of yellowstone Lake
makes this the most reposeful spot IN
the park. Each of the park hotels now
has capacity for 25O guests, is elect
rio lighted, steam heated and has
good orchestra.
Season extinds from June l to Sep
TENDER 80. Route-via Mp. R.,- lily
inGston and Gardiner.
Inquire of any agent OF the N. r. Il.
or write to A. NJ. -Cleland, Gen: Pass
enger Agent, St. Paul. Mimi, tor par
ticular 5, and send six cents for wv on
derIand 1905"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
4 CANDIDATE /.
X. j. McIver Says He Wants the
Republican Nomination For
Register Of Deeds.

K.sJ. McIver, of Farley, was in
the city today ostensibly on bust
ness, and during the day called
on number of former friends
here. When asked whether or
not he was iii the race for the re-
publican nomination for register.
Of deeds. Mr.. McIver said:
Yes, / am III the race. | have
a large number Of friends
Throughout the county OF whose
support I am certain, and think /
am justified in making a try for
the republican nomination
Mr.. McIvers is we'll known in
Bemidji as we'll as throughout
the county, and the announce
ment that he will run against Mr..
Phibbs will Stir friends of the
latter to more activity than they
have shown so far in the cam
paign. Mayor Harris, of Ten.
strike, is also a candidate and
between the three it is probable
that the race will be lively.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
COUNCIL MEETING
Discussion Of City Charter Princi.
pal Subject Of Last
Nights Meeting.

At the meeting Of the city
council last night no important
business came up except the dis
cussion Of the new city charter,
which has been presented to the
council by the charter commits
sion.
The charter was brought up
land discussed pro and con for
some time. a question arose
with the council as to the legality
of the letting Of the contract for
printing the charter in the news
papers Of the5city. The contract
was let Saturday at meeting Of
the charter commission to the
Pioneer, and it was argued by
some members of the council
that the commission has no right
to let3the contract. The date for
holding the election for voting on
the adoption of the charter was
also discussed at some length.
The council adjourned about
II o'clock till tonight, when the
discussion Of the charter will be
continued.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
SALOON SOLD.
NJ. E. Brinkman Disposes Of
Valuable Saloon Property
to i. BIooston.

An important transfer was
made yesterday when M. b.,
Brinkman sold the fixtures and
stock Of the Arcade saloon, on
Fourth street and Minnesota
avenue, to +. Blooston. Mr..
Brinkman has been engaged in
the saloon business in Bemidji
for the past seven years, being
one Of the early pioneers Of the
city. He has lately taken up the
practice Of the new science Of
'Chiropractic and will soon have
Offices here.
Mr.. Blooston is one of the old
est clothing men in Bemidji and
has many friends who will un-
doubtedly make his thirst par.
lors a popular resort. He has
secured lease of the building
for a term of years and car
penters are now at work putting
the interior in first class shape.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
A FIRE AT
BLACKDUCK
Reidences of D. H. Congdon
"a nd. j. ones Burned =.
to the Ground Today.
LOSS ALMOST A TOTAL ONE
In EACH CASE.
At Four O'clock Nothing Could
Be Learned Of Fires
zz Origin, ~

- T.
At2o'clock this afternoon fire
broke out in the residence Of ID.
Fl. Congdon at Blackjack and
before the flames could be
quenched Mr.: Congdon's resi-
dence and that of j. ID. Jones adj
joining burned to the ground.
Only the most meager particu-
lars could be obtained up to
4 o'clock this afternoon. Prac-
tically nothing was saved from
the Congdon house, but a good
share of the household goods was
saved from the Jones residence.
The origin Of the fire was a
matter for speculation at Black
duck this afternoon. Both houses
we're substantial ones and the
loss Is a serious one.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
Got Busy.

The Adams Presbytery which
has to do with the Presbyterian
church in this part of Minnesota
including the north half OF the
Red River Valley has during this
month organized clutches at
Kelliher, Hovey junction and
Northome. The Presbytery has
completed large amount Ct
work also in other parts Of the
district.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
Nothing Doing.

Clerk of Court Rhoda says
that the past month has been one
of the quietest in 1.-THE maria e
license business since he took
the office Only one marriage
license has been issued this
month, but Mr.. Rhoda says that
he is otoffering any more pre-
miums for those who are
4matrimonially inclined.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
Work Begun

the work of excavating for the
new hotel to be built by Joe
Markham was started yesterday.
1t will take from a week to ten
days to finish the excavation and
get material here to comm ence
the construction work on the
buildinor
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
To Take Vacation.

Rev. and Mrs. if. Mcleod
are preparing to leave nextWeeS
for southern Minnesota aud
other points on Mr.. McLeod's an
nual vacation. They will be gone a
month and Rev. r. 3. Higgins will
occupy the pulpit of the Pres by
terrain church during their
absence.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-24
Homesteader Injured.

Big Fork Compass: Friday
was an unluclSy day for Harry
Grove, and yet he was fortunate
toescape with his life. A birch
tree fell him and--broke= is
left arm above the elbow, gave
him a bad scalp wound and other
injuries. He was running to get
away from the falling tree and
had he gone foot further he
would have escaped iuninjured,
had he taken step less he
would probably have been killed.
He was working with others at
the site of Button & Olson's mill
and-the tree hich=was being
grubbed out by Ed Button was
torn suddenly loose by a strong
wind.
Harry was insensible when
taken from beneath the tree, but
recovered instantly. His arm was
placed in splints and Ole Olson
and VIM. Harsch at once started
down the river with him for Win
nipeg to get hospital care. Par
ties coming up the river, say
Harry was standing the trip well.