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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29

a statistician connected with the
Hachette Almanac III Paris has been
computing the wages which Ell,
ropean sovereigns receive, with the
following result: The car of Russia
gets $S1 minute: the emperor OF Aus
tria $50; the king of Italy S22; Kaiser
Wilhelm, SIS; King Edward. 1885, the
king of Spain, $14; the king Of the
Belgians, SO; the king of Denmark.
$3.50; while Peter, the new sovereign
,of Servia, receives the mere pittance
of $1.55 minute. These wages" are
reckoned on the basis that each mon
arch in question works for six hours
day, six days in the week.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
DESPOTIC WOMAN RULER
Isl An Cnntrols Earthly Destiny
40O,OO0,OOO Chinese Subjects.

Il ! r Il. 4
When tie time came for adiaus, her
majesty mingled with her guests, the
emperor following closely; and as Mrs
Conger got beyond me i stepped aside
for royalty. Imagine my establishment
when the empress dowager turned,
took me by both hands, stroked my
arm and inquired how / liked China
and how long / would remain. conclud-
ing by asking me to come and see her
again when / returned to visit Mrs
Conger! | did not lose my equanimity,
but studied this most remarkable wo-
man at closest range
Could she of dignified mien, deep-set
unf1inching eyes, rare smile and melo-
dious voice be the most despOtic fe-
male sovereign in the history Of the
world? Has she two distinctly oppo-
! site natures? Is this the secret Of her
marvellous power? Born in obscurity,
I the daughter of a minor officer, fla
yoritea concubine of the harem, young
and inexperienced, she reached the
pinnacle of authority by incredible
ability, shrewdness and daring.
Through all the intrigue of the Chi
nese court since she first usurped the
i throne she has borne a charmed life
/ and her enemies have arisen only tic
disappear with terrible swiftness
while her autocraey remains unchal
t1enged With relentless will she has
stripped the emperor of the last yes
i tige of legitimate authority which
for a brief period. he had exercised
under the wise guidance of Kang "
Wei, absolutely controlling his every
word and act, as well as the earthl!
destiny Of 400,O00,00o of subjects.
I And this most fascinating hostess
urging US to "stav longer and "com,
again. annihiIating conventionalit,
and PRECEDENT, was Isl An the Great
woman ruler in this land of Confucius
where to be a woman, according t. tn
philosophy of the great sage, is to b.
despised among men!-Century.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
Human Gnawnrs

The number Of fellow creatures,
young and old, who feel impelled to
gnaw something is much larger than
is generally supposed. The chronic
nail-biter is well known. but there are
others who, either through depraved
taste or phychic disease. gnaw wood,
fur, cloth, etc, to the great detriment
of their health.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
Tomato Sir1,nl.

It is not generally known that de-
Hghtful beverage for the sick, wine
like in mayor and entirely without al
cohol, can be prepared from tomatoes.
Squeeze the juice from ripe tomatoes;
add a half pound sugar to each pint;
strain, bottle and keep in cool place.
1t keeps Indefinitely Household.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
Roasted EGGS

When fire is made out OF doors for
boiling coffee try roasting eggs in the
old-fashioned way. Half bury the
eggs in the hot ashes, placing them in
an upright position. When a drop
oozes out in the top of the shell they
are ready to eat.-Boston Budget.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
The Clubr1an

Mrs. McCall-Im SO sorry .shan't
meet your husband, Mrs. Club. I'm
told he's a man of such fine presence
Is he not?
Mrs Clubb--WelI, really, know
very little about that. I'm more ia
miliar with his absence. Philadelphia
Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29

The Itunhuses bandits in Manchu-
ria are not a distinct race of semi
savage people, as is commonly
thought. They are only common,
everyday Chinese or Manchus. So nu-
1nerous are these banditti, and in some
districts SO perfect is their organiza-
ton, that they have constructed forti-
fed encampments.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
An EASY one.

AS result of the prize offer of 500
made by the Erie railroad for the best
name for it's new New York-St. Louis
train. 1900 names were proposed. The
name chosen was 1.-THE Excelsior Ex-
press"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
steadfast and True.

Father-But I am afraid he is .
young man of tickle character.
Daughter-Oh no, he isn't, papa.
Why. he has smoked the same brant
of cigarettes for nearly six months!-
Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
UNPRECEDENTED.

Henry Rosenberg, of Galveston,
Tex, bequeathed funds for the erec-
ton Of library to be used for ne.
groes exclusively. This is said to be
the first instance OF the kind In the
south
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
Phaasants Like Ajax.

The discovery has been made that
the effect of thunder or the firing of
cannon on pheasants is very, curious.
Either of these sounds starts the cock
birds GROWING. as II IN defiance
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
Trunks, Bags and Umbrellas
and Dress Suit Cases

is the best assortment to be seen IN
the city, and our prices are the Lowest.
Remember if you buy from us you buy
direct from the manufacturer at rock
bottom prices; we are. exclusive in
that line; you get the benefit. Trunks
$1.39 up to $50; Dress Suit Gases. SOC
up to 500; Bags. from 29c up to $12;
Umbrellas from 33c up to So Bear in
mind that we guarantee to keep in re
pair every umbrella you purchase
from us free of charge. Ask for our
nine rib umbrella. it is a beauty. Tor
ST.. This is the place, 153 BANK ST.
Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mrs,
Trunks, Bags, Umbrellas recovered
and repaired in best manner at shorl
notice. Telephone 1892. Will call FOL
your repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29

A Topeka paper says that when Kan
sas was first settled the rain belt ex-
tended only as far west as Junction
City. about 1876" it adds, 1T was
discovered that the moist area had ex-
tended as far as Ellsworth" Tfis is
nonsense. writes an exchange, as the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
Supplying the INCENTIVE.

He says his wife is largely respon-
sible for his business success"
Well. she has certainly made it alb
solutely necessary for him to earn
mors money. STRAY Stories
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
German Ships Lost.

During 1901-the last year for which
the figures are complete-Ge Germany
lost So registered ships
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
!" The BeSt Ale
Eyer Drew

That's the exact expression used by
a we'll known local cafe proprietor
few days ago. referring to our popular
ssAlpha Ale.p He had tried all the
other kinds, too, and knew what he
was talking about What better adj
vertisement can be asked than such
voluntary words of praise? And what
a compensation for our untiring efforts
to produce the best ale on the markets
Needless to tell about our "PaIlida"
Lager. That established it's great re-
putation years ago. Telephone for
trial order If you want the best. Tele-
phones: Brewery, $40; Bottlery, 21S-2-
The HGIImann Brewing Co.,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-07-29
Special Sale
SEE THE GOODS.

Don't take cur word for it, simply
examine carefully, and we. know your
trade will follow. We want to con-
vince you that our line of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
A-Remarkable Case.

Thos. Reed, of Neillsville, Wis,
Your White Wine of Tar Syrup is the
best medicine for the lungs that has
ever been sold in this county. speak
from my own experience. Il think it
has twice saved my life when suffer-
ing from disease of the throat and
lungs. It cured my neighbor, Mr..
Doves, of asthma that had afflicted
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
More Folly.

The proposition to send Mime
sofa national guard to the worlds
fair at the states expense is an
other example Of the freak
schemes that man falls victim to
every now and then.
The trip would be a fine thing
for the men and that's about all
the good that can be said Of it.
It would cost the state 100000
and probably more and if we
have any spare thousands to send
to st. Louis we should invest
them in something that will
make better known the states,
magnificent area, its diversified
resources, and it's wonderful de
velopment. The Empire state Of
the Northwest can certainly de-
wise more profitable uses for its
500, 600 at the worlds fair than
to givea few hundred Of it's citi-
zens a good time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
Whole Family.

E Rev. 2. a. Dunlop, OF Mount Yer.
.non1 Mo-, says: IN children were.
afflicted with cough resulting from
measles, my wife with cough that
had prevented her sleeping more or
less for five years, and your White
Wine of Tar Syrup has cured them
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
"A Legal Publication.

The Daily Pioneer hay in g
rounded out full year of exist
ence' and all the other require
ments Of the law having been
complied withis nova fullhedged
legal publication and competent
to publish all notices required BY
law. This will prove a great
convenience in numerous cases
where publications. not required
in a weekly newspaper as pub
locations may now be completed
in a few days instead of stretch
ing over a period of several weeks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

BETWEEN the partizans Of the
merger, and those who seek to
make political capital Of the legal
proceedings against it, it is
pretty hard for the ordinary
man to know just where the mer-'
ger is at in point Of law. But as
to whore it is at in point of fact
everybody knows. For all prac-
teal purposes and as far as the
interests Of the people of Mime,
sofa are concerned, the Great
Northern and the Northern Pa
cifc are as much merged as they
were before any decisions we're
handed down by the courts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
/ rips Of the Tongue

r. A. Schneider: "While in
Crookston I was informed that
the talk of cutting Bemidji out
on the base ball proposition and
giving the games to Cass Lake
which had been originally intend
ed for this, Guy was all talk. We
will no doubt have some good.
base ball here this summer. 7
Business Man: 81 am opposed.
to closing the stores at 6;3O.
Last year we tried it for seven
months and have reason to be-
sheve it hurt my business. | am
willing to close at eight and if |
find that there is no difference
over last years business ! will
not object hereafter to closing at
six o clock
Robert Beauleau: "The Cass
Lake Indians and the relatives Of
Chief Bemidji are pleased with
the honor accorded to the chief
in death. His people we're very
much pleased with the arrange
ments. Chief Falmouth could
not attend the funeral as he was
called to Gass Lake to attend to
some business matters by the
agent
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
THE CHURCHES

At the Presbyterian church
Rev. ]. r. Mcleod will take for
his morning subject ',The Marks
Of the Lord Jesus. Z Evening,
"The Man Among the Tombs. =
Everybody welcome.
The Third Commandment will
be the subject Sunday morning
at the Baptist church, "Thou
shalt not take the name of the.
Lord thy God in vain, for the
Lord will not hold him guiltless
that taketh his name in vain."
Evening subject, Cain and Abel.
All other services as usual. Rev.
Thos. Bloomfield, pastor.
Rev. j. r. Mcleod and f. A.
Hanson returned this morning
from Thief River Falls, where
they were attending the Adams
Presbytery. The attendance
was the best in the history of the
Presbytery, Rev. Mcleod was
elected moderator Of themeeting..
Rev. J. A. Holzinger Of Fisher
and Mr.. J. NJ. Palmer of Angus,
Mimi, were elected commission
ers to the General Assembly to
be held the latter part of May at
Buffalo, N. Y. Rev. Herbert w.
Knox was installed yesterday as
pastor of the church at Red Lake
Falls. The Presbytery will meet
in October at East Grand Forks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

BETWEEN the war in the old
world and the base ball season in
the new the big dailies no longer
worry over where the news is to
come from.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

WANTED Competent girl for
generaLhousework. Family of
two. Mrs. d.. NJ. BigeloW, 6as
Bemidji Ave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

The Gar is a very powerful
ruler and can do most anything
except Japan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

THE Mormons don't have to
advertise. We-aH do it for them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
55 4ssz.s
FOR SALE.
FOR SALETwo fresh mich
COWS and two calves. Inquire,
at r. M. Moore's Livery barn.

FOR SALE-Fou year old horse,
HARNESS and cnttes, together
or separated ApplyzatPio-
neer office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

WANTED Purchasers for old
papers. Ten cents a hundred.
Pioneer Office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS will
not be sharp enough to cut the
attorney generals head off.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

VpERoY ALExIEEF has quit.
The rest would too but they are
dead.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

FOR SALE Short mill wood,
81 per load delivered. Fine for
kitchen stove. CrookstonL um-
Der Co. Phone POS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

ORSALE Good folding bed
at less than half price. In
quire at Hotel Bemid il.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

FOR SALE-Bar fixtures at a
bargain. Bacon & Browne. /.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

FOR SALEAta bargain, single
buggy and single harness.
Phone III.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

5WANTED-Girl for g ne raj
house work. Apply Mrs.
Henry Buenther, 9Th street be-
tween Beltrami and Minnesota
avenues.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

WANTED Men to learn barber
trade; catalogue mailed free;
Moler Barber college, 221 Sec:
ond avenue south, Minneapolis,
MINI. Mace regor & Ander-.
son, props. Established 1898.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23

End ION has yell coming and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
HELP WANTED.

WANTED Two girls to learn to.
settype at the Pioneer office.
Must have a fair knowledge of.
English.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-04-23
MINNEsoTA's congressman
will stand together. They are
an eleven that would grace any
-gridiron.

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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-14

During Mr.. Walbridge's term rs
mayor of the city of st. Louis, the
Globe CemOcrat gave utterauce to
the following singing indictment:
at is an open secret that franchises
OF all kinds are obtained by bribery,
and there is reason to believe that the
fellows with itching palms do not con.
fine their dishonesty to that or to any
other particular class of ordinances.
When bills are introduced they are
closely scanned to see il they offer any
chance for the levying OF tribute,
and those which seem TO present such
an opportunity are held up until n
certain amount Of money is paid for
their passage, This is not a matter of
idle assertion or malicious surmise, but
of common understanding and the vic.
Tins submit to the robbery because that
is the only way in which they can Sc
cure what they want"
Nothing was done to correct this
condition of things, which contin,
ued throughout the Ziegenhein ad,
ministration. But when Joseph
W. Folk was elected Circuit AttOr.
ney of that city, he began to do
things" right away, procured evil
dence against the gang of boodlers,
got numbers of them indicted, con
victed a lot of them and sent them
to the penitentiary, and still is en-
gagged in prosecuting others. There
has been boodling in jefferson City
too, and things need to be looked
after there. Who do you think is
the best man to drive the lobby
and boodling out of the State cap
itol-the one who sat still in his st.
Louis Office and allowed a gang OF
boodlers to rob the city of valuable
franchises and sell them to corpor-
atoms, or the one who pitched in
and broke up the gang and the
boodling busipessY
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-14

1t is n clearly demonstrated fact
that boodling in st, Louis under
the administrations of Mayors Wal.
bridge and Xigcnhein reached its
highest degree of fagrancy, and
nothing was done to check it or
punish the criminals. Although
it was going on all around him and
his attention was frequently called
to ii by his own party organ, the
Globe Democrat. Mr.. Walbridge
made no effort to stop it, but reg
ularly signed up the bills which
the Doodle combine put through
the municipal assembly. The hood
lcrs are now consistently support
ng him for Governor. Can Mis-.
souri, afford to elect such Il man
over Joseph W. Folk, who broke up
and scattered the old Doodle com
bime? The nation is watching
Missouri, and it is up to the people
to say whether their verdict shall
be in accord with universal eXpcc-
tation-for clean goyernment-by
giving Mr.. Folk the largest major.
ity ever east for Governor in this
State.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-14

Rcd cedar paIUtlur the inside Of clos
It's anD chests Is offered as a novel pre-
ycuti'e OF moths
y handful ui cried orange or lemon
peel kept on the cake box or cookie jar
is said To improve the flavor Of tho cake
Table cloths and seryicttcs should be
slightly starchcd. for thus they will be
made 10 retain their fresh and clean APP
pcarancc longer
Keep an oyster shell In your tea kettle
aud it will prevent the formation of a
crust on the inside by attracting the
stony particles to Itself 1t should be
changed occasionally
An oniony knife should not be washed
in hot water. Put It instead under the
cold water tap and let the water run
over it, Then dry and polish as usual on
the board or in the knife machine
For a good boot backing take three
ounces Of treacle and half an ounce each
of sweet oil and vitriol. Add gradually
a quarter Of pint of vinegar and three
quarters Of pint of water. Mix TO-
Rether into paste
Good housekeeping is the science OF
combining perfect cleanliness and neat
ness with economy and comfort. of Civ
inc to the inmates OF the home healthy
bodies through the preparation Of
wholesome and palatable food. careful
and intelligent attention to sanitation
and the laws of hygiene, II also in
cludes the fine art of homcmaking in
its highest and truest sense.
The cheorfulness that should be one
of the leading characteristics of home
life Is often Of very chastened order
solely because the example of a CHEEKY
disposition is not set by the wife and
mother. One glimpse OF her face as she
begins the duties of the day is enough
to set the tone for the family II sho
be bright and CHEEKY, with kindly
word and smile for everybody. she
will have the gladdening effect Of sun
shine. and do much to make the day
happy and successful one to her hus-
band and children.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-14

From the number of terrible ac
cidents to railroad trains, with their
horrifying loss of life, that have
been of such frequent occurrence
since the opening of the World 5
Fair, there must be gross mislnan-
agcment somewhere. 1t is more
than probable that the companies
are exceeding the carrying capacity
of their lines, and overtaXing the
powers OF their train dispatchcrs,
train crews and track inspectors,
It looks as if one almost takes his
life in his own hands when he
boards a train.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-14

ticket in st. Louis with Jim Butler,
who was not permitted by Congress
to take his seat because of iraudu
lent votes. He informed the peo-
pie OF something that Mr.. Brewster
had wiltully concealed in order to
bcsmirch Mr.. Folks character.
Jim Butler was, i'll truth, voted for
only in his congressional district,
while Mr.. Folk was elected by the
votes of the whole city OF st. Louis
quite different thing. Mr..
Brewster was so'anxious to throw
mud that he told only half the
truth. Senator Cockrcll cmpha-
sized the old uuism that honesty
IS the best policy.
He made much lun of the Re
publican leaders and papers, nam
ing the Globe. Democrat for one,
who had spent so much time ap.
lplaudiug Mr.. Folk relentless
fight on corruption in office, hui
since his nomination for Governor
on the Democratic ticket had be
gun to throw mud at him. lie
spoke OF Republican orators spout
ing about Mr.. Folk not driving on
OF the convention Cook and Allen
who were connected with iormc,
administrations, and nominating al
the candidates himself, and told
them that Imperialism is never toll
Grated in Democratic conventions
that Mr.. Folkhad too much De.
mocracy in his system to attcmp
Republican methods.
Senator Cockrcll went from her,
TO Flat River in the evening, whcr,
over a thousand people gathered +,
hear him.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-14

Missouri is out of debt; it has
the lowest tax rate of any State in
the Union; it has one of the largest
and best secured public school
funds of any State; it has one of
the best systems of public schools;
it vies with any State in its free
educational and eleemosynary in.
stitutions, and is the best State in
the Union in which to live. Thir-
ty successive years of Democratic
government has brought about this
condition.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-14

Hon. VIM. j. Bryan, Messrs.
Folk, Cook and llawcs were the
principal speakers at large Dem.
ocratic gathering in st. Louis last
Tuesday evening, opening the city
campaign. 1t was an enthusiastic
meeting. and Bryan and Folk were
both given rousing ovations. The
Democrats have a clean city ticket
and are confident of electing it and
carrying the city for Folk and the
State ticket by a good round ma
jority. Mr.. Bryan left for Indiana
where he will make a number of
speeches.