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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Great Preparations Being Made
for q Tremendous
Good Time.
FREE SHOWS. HORSE RACES,
AND BALL GAMES, FEATURES
Thousands Of Visitors From
Neighboring Country and
Villages Expected.

Arrangements for the street
carnival which will be given in
Bemidji Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
OF next week are going on apace,
and from present indications the
affair will be patronized by a
large mum Der Of people from out.
side towns.
The T. I. Cash Carnival com
pany will furnish the attractions
IN the show line, and it has pro-
gram of thrilling events that will
be worth coming many miles to
see, and which are given in the
open air, absolutely free of
charge. .
There is ''leap the-gap" act,
wherin daring bicyclist rides
down steep incline and throws
himself and his wheel over a gap
in the board track twenty feet
wide. Two men on bikes ride on
the inside Of a mammoth cage or
huge basket, going around the
sides of the cage with the utmost
ease, utterly unconcerned as to
the possibility of a fatal fall. ~
A death defying dye from a
tower is also a feature, and there
are several other hair-raising
acts, including contortionists,
acrobats and ariel performers.
In addition to the free acts,
there are a number of shows, in.
GLIDING the "Northfeld Bank
Burglars, - "Creation," Destruc.
ton of San Francisco by Earth
quake and Fire." life motion
pictures of the famous play, "Ben
Hur," snake charmers, cake
walkers and freaks galore.
There will be baseball games
at the new down town park, dur.
ing the carnival. The Blackjack
team will play here on Wednes-
day, "Blackduck Day" Akeley
will play against the locals on
Thursday and Friday, "Walker''
and ''Cass Lake" days, respec.
lively, and arrangements are
about completed for two games
with Hibbing on Saturday and
Sunday. X
Wednesday afternoon there
will be a running race between
Ed. Leonard's "Curley'' and A.
T. Wheelock's "Little Boy"
Distance quarter mile, best two
in three heats, for a purse of $500
a side. -.-...
There will be plenty doing
in Bemidji next week, and visit
ors can be assured of good treat
ment and hearty welcome.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
GRO UNDS FINES I
IN WHOLE STATE.
Beltra nj County Courthouse Is
the Pride Of the Com
lnunity.

Livery person who visits the
Beltrami county court house is
attracted by the very beautiful
appearance Of the lawn and
grounds that surround the cap,
.itol building ofithe county.
The entire block in which the
courthouse is located has been
sown to lawn, grass and white
clover, and the whole is kept in
excellent condition. Janitor G..
p. Barrette guards the lawns
the apple Of his eye, and when
not busy with his duties inside
the building, he is working the
lawn mower and rake, and water
ing and giving other care to the
flowers.
There are a number of fine
Norway pine trees, of great
height, also one white pine and
several jack pines. There are
six beds Of flowers, containing
nasturtiums, dahlias, geraniums
and pansies, and as they are now
in bloom, they presenta beautiful
appearance. No trespassing is
allowed on any part of the
grounds, and their "spick and
span" appearance is much adj
mired.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Unslaked Lime.

Unslaked lime is useful in prevent
Ing rust because of Its extraordinary
capacity for absorbing moisture. Some
careful workmen who take pains that
their tools shall always be in the best
condition make practice Of keeping
piece Of lime In their tool boxes to
absorb any moisture which might 9th
efwise cause rust.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
ASKS BIG SUM FOR SERVICES
Physician Sues Laura Biggar Bennett
for $299, $50.

Pittsburg, Aug. 8.-Dr. G. C. Hen
bricks of Atlantic City, N. j., entered
suit in the county court here during
the day against Mrs. Laura Biggar
Bennett, widow of Henry M. Bennett,
a former theatrical manager of Brook
Ign and Pittsburg, claiming $239,980
for professional services. DR.. Hen
bricks alleges that he attended Mrs.
Bennett in his private sanitarium in
New Jersey for two years and that
he was only paid $40 during that time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Her Sun Spots.

Sir Robert Ball on one occasion, aft
er delivering lecture on "Sun Spots
and Solar Chemistry" met a young
lady who expressed her regret that she
had missed hearing him on the pre-
vious evening. SWELL, you see," he
said, II don't know that it would have
interested you particularly, as it was
all about sun spots" Why" she re-
piled, ut would have interested me
extremely, for I have been a martyr
to freckles all my life.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Escape With Light Fines.

Washington, Aug. S.-The cases In
volving alleged violation of section
1872 Of the code of the District of Co
lumbia, known as the "eight- hour
law" were disposed of in the United
States branch of the police court when
the Penn Bridge company and the Dis
trict Construction company entered
pleas of guilty and were fined $25
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Our Old Kentucky Home

Comes in the way of sweet en-.
joyment. It brings to us a most
interesting story entwined with
music and song. At the Opera
House Tuesday, Aug. II.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Delicate ,Oneration,

"Yaas,'' suddenly declared Cholly
Branches, "rm going to work. I've
made up my mind. =
You have?" exclaimed Miss Pep
perry. ''Myl What a delicate opera
toni Catholic Standard and Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Order.

Order Is the sanity Of the mind, the
health Of the body, the peace Of the
city, the security Of the state. AS the
beams to house. as the bones to the
microcosm OF man, 90 Is order to all
things. ss#
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
The Ruling Passion.

The Ruling Passion.
Now I've queered myself for good
with Miss Prettyface,''
What did you do ~
II started to write proposal to her,
but I'm 80 used to writing business In.
stead Of Hove letters that I told her I
wanted the refusal Of her hand -"
Baltimore American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
The Good and Beautiful.

To see the good and the beautiful and
to have no strength to live it is only to
be Moses on the mountain of Nebo,
with the land at your feet and no pow
er to enter. It would be better not to
see it.-Olive Schreiner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Brinrin = 4 Home.

Her Father What are you and young
Shortleigh going to live on in case you
marry His Daughter Well. II you
must know, papa, look In the mirror.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
An Itchinr.. !. One.

Miss Country Maid-I understand
that In some hotels one often sees
palms about the dining rooms. What
kind OF palm is the most prominent1 I
Mr.. Dineout The walters.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Two Type. of Bioeraphicn, writing

Two Types of Biographical Writing.
It's an interesting fact in the history
of literary genres that two Of the great
examples Of biographical writing occur
almost side by side. Less than decade
separates the completion Of Johnson's
"Liyes Of the Poets from the publica-
ton of his own life by Boswell Yet
with the latter book new type of
biography came into being. Johnson.
in the main, had. like most Of his pred
ecessors, followed simple narrative
and expository method, prcfiying a
plain story of the poets life to a sys-
tematic account Of his character and a
critical estimate Of his works He
gathered his facts and impressions to.
gether and spoke for the author and for
himself. Boswell, on the other hand,
making use Of a more dramatic meth
cd, succeeded in his attempt to let the
author reveal himself, and, instead Of
an exposition of character. painted a
picture of personality to which his own
comments were subordinate. What we
see as o type of mind and character in
Johnson's work we see as a living man
in Boswell.-William T. Brewster in
Forum.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08

It Is with feelings as with water .
the shallow murmur, but the deeps are
dumb.-Raleigh.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Poor Eellaw.=

FOOr yellow. .9Es5
Mrs. BrOwne-He certainly does live
high. It seems to me his whole thought
is Of his victuals. Mrs. Malaprop
That's the truth. He's jest what you
might call a reg'lar ipecac.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
A SAFETY Match.

Papa, what is safety match?" Mr..
Henpecked Cooking carefully about to
see II his wife is within hearing dis
tance)-A safety match, son. Is when
a baldheaded man marries an armless
woman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Two Epitaphs.

An epitaph from a cemetery in Bridg
ton, Me-:
She was-werds are too feeble to tell
what.
Think what wife should be;
She was all that.
This from Bar Harbor, Me-:
Ireach my arms out fondly,
But they clasp the open air.
There is nothing of my darling
But the shoes he used to wear.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Nine Miners Instantly Killed.

Charleroi, Belgium, Aug. 8.-An ele.
vator in which nine miners were go
Ing down coal mine here dropped
900 yards, smashing the car to atoms
and instantly killing all its occupants.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Railroad Men Leave.

Thomas Fl. Hughes, travelling
freight agent for the Chicago
Great Western, and George R..
Merritt, travelling freight agent
for the Northern Pacific, left this
morning for Wadena, in the in
terests of their respective lines.
+. D. Lyon, travelling passenger
agent for the Rock Island Frisco
system, who spent yesterday
here with Hughes and Merritt,
left for Walker. Before depart
ing, they reiterated their state
ments as to Bemidji's attractions
as a summer resort and also as q
hustling lively business center.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Wise Girl.

r. +fsrs an
Now, there was certain girl, and
she had three wooers. The first wooer
said she was the whole world to him,
but she frowned upon his suit The
second wooer said she was the sun,
moon and stars to him, but she babe
him be on his way.
TO me-" said the third, "you are a
young woman of agreeable manners,
with eyes that might be little bluer,
with nose that is a wee bit PIGGY
and with a few freckles and an annoy
ing habit of hurting out your
thoughts"
She married the third wooer. Being
pressed for an explanation Of her con-
duct, she said:
my goodness! think l was sensi-
bic. l married the only one that had
courage enough to tell me of my faults
before marriage, instead Of waiting to
throw them up to me afterward.'' -
Life.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08

He censures God who quarrels with
the imperfe etiOns Of men. Burke.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
a heart
to heart
w atch
ak

- &
You and we will have It
when you strike this store on
your watch purchasing trip.
You are welcome to all our
watch knowledge and expert
ence.
Tell US about how much you
would like to spend, and in
one minute we can show you
the watch that means the
most to you for that amount
of money.
And it dosen't take very
much money, either, to get a
pretty good watch. A 2O-year
guaranteed movement in a fill
ed case will cost you but $12.
This case is practically as
good as solid gold, and will
last as long as the works.
Call and let US talk watch to-
gether.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08

Society takes US away from our.
selves do Lambert. ss$
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-08-08
Read the Daily Pioneer.
Ole Moen is in today from the
own of FROM.
against things in general.

against things in general.
''The cut has, so far, gone over
the government estimate at least
twenty-five per cent, but as the
timber is sold at bank scale, the
Indian loses nothing on this
account"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-04
Praying by Machinery

GONE of the Buddhists have a novel and
- easy method of praying. Instead of
going through a long and tiresome verbal
prayer, they have hollow cylinders on spindles
about which are wound reams and reams of
paper containing printed copies of prayers.
When a wishes to pray, he merely gives
one of these rollers a spin which unrolls the
paper, and thus the prayer is said. These
cylinders are of various sizes, the smaller ones
being about as large as an average rolling pin,
and the larger ones are sometimes immense
affairs which are revolved by windmills or
water power. On these great prayer wheels
many formula of prayers are written, and the
worshiper often says several hundred prayers
in single roll. These great wheels have often
been revolved by complicated machinery, and
the use of electricity in turning them might
be practical. The small domestic prayer
wheels, which were used in homes, were often
hung over the fireplace and turned by the heat
of the fire.
The smaller wheels are usually set in rows
ON the walls of buildings, SO that passers by
may give them twirl and go on their way,
rejoicing in having said whole book of prayers
with a mere turn of the wrist. The larger
wheels are generally operated by lonely monks.
The more rapid the wheel is spun the greater
the merit which is accorded the prayee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-04
Named From Holy Writ

TOLONEL DOUGLAS BEVERLY visited
- the old Virginia plantation recently,
and meeting NANNY, asked if she had not
married and become the mother of children.
"Lor' bress yoh, yas Marse Colonell' she
replied. as got TO- OBJ de lkeies' chilluns
yo' ebber Seed an ives glib 'em all good
Gospel Names too, Marse Colonel. De fus one
we called Saint Peter. De naix-dat a girl
she's Juda Scarlet. De naix is Pasker Lamb.
An de las, Marse Colonel we jes named 70
you-Chesapeake' n Ohio"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-04
The Canniba1 Convert

A CATHOLIC missionary priest, lately re-
y turned from his labors in Central Africa,
is fond of relating his struggles in retaining
the cannibal. One instance of his success goes
to show how the man eating black will put
curb on his perverted appetite If the proper
influence is brought to bear.
These particular cannibalS took rather kindly
to Christianity, and it was not difficult to per-
suade them to come into the fold and abandon
their grosser Superstitions. But to wean them
wholly from cannibaism was another thing
1t was easier to teach them to forgive their
enemies than to abstain from eating them.
The man eating custom was not merely cul-
tivated physical taste, but an approved ira
dition associated with their tribal social rites,
and the most tractable and kindly among them
would occasionally turn backslider in this
respect.
The missionary had gained such influence
with them that they had abandoned their
deplorable feasts in the village where he lived :;
but he knew that cannibal dinners were given
from time to time in other settlements, and
when one OF his converts was absent over
night without assigning a good reason for it,
the inference that he had fallen from grace was
irresistible
The missionary's pet convert shared this
failing with the others; but all the evidence
went to show that he had long resisted his
inclinations to the heshpots, and was living
the simple vegetarian life. But suddenly he
disappeared from his teachers ken, and was
gone for several nights. On his return the
priest taxed him with relapse to evil ways,
and lectured him severely. The black man
listened respectfully, and then said apologize
ally:
Eyes, father, was tempted to return to the
ways of my people. They held great feast
in the village the big river and l could not
stay away. 1t is true that my evil appetite
came back. l saw the savory dishes prepared,
and the steam sweet in my nostrils. | saw
my kinsmen take their share of the flesh, and
they beckoned me to join them. l was about
to do SO, and then, father" and the cannibal
convert drew himself up proudly" then,
father, remembered it was friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-04
Pauper C1ergymen

THAT ministers are underpaid would seem
L evident from the fact that during the
last ten years one hundred and three clergy
men have been admitted to almshouses in
England as paupers. Of these, one was a
Doctor of Divinity, while the others held the
degree of Master of Arts. Of all the Episcopal
clergymen in England, six thousand earn less
than twenty dollars a week. and the great
majority much less.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15
The Care of Mattresses.

Mattresses may be kept like new FOL
years if they are systematically turned
daily-one day reverse from side to
side and the next from top to bottom.
This method helps to equalize the pres
sure upon them of the human body and
prevents packing in spots as they do
when no attention is paid to mattress
turning. 1t lightens the labor of turn
ing and insures greater variety OF pres
sure if mattresses for double bed
steads are made in sections. Little
quilted and washable bed protectors
come neatly made and bound. They
are inexpensive and should be part
of the furnishing of all beds, but es'
pecially for those of children and very
old people. They are very easily made
at home with a sewing machine. A
careful housekeeper, after many years
of housekeeping with the same beds
and furniture generally will have
nicer house and everything in better
condition than an inexperienced, care
less one, beginning with everything
new and of the best, will have at the
end of very few years of non-care-
taking.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15

The thoughtful, practical farmers
wife generally manages to work out
simple plan of living-to make one
step do the work OF two, to get a
balanced ration" for her family out
Of simple preparations, to make little
decoration be as effective as much
and still be the good housekeeper she
ought to be.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15
HOUSEHOLD
Concerning Hardwood Floors.

A woman who was thinking of hav-
ing new carpets in the spring was adj
vised by city friends to have hard
wood floors put down instead. They
said the floors can be laid over the old
floor and will cost no more than the
carpets. But while | know they are
much more clearly, said the woman,
think it would be great deal of work
to keep them clean and free from dust
A polished hardwood floor shows the
dust the same as polished furniture,
which we must dust every day. OF
course it is best to clean out all dust
every day, but a farm housekeeper
who cannot afford to hire help cannot
dust hardwood floors and stairs every
day. The floors are no dustier than
the carpets but the dust doesn't show
on the carpets, which look we'll with
a thorough sweeping once a week. The
hardwood floors would require some
rugs also, and these would need to be
cleaned weekly, the same as carpets.
We wish some of the readers who
have hardwood floors in parlor or liv-
ing room and dining room, and who
do their own WORK, would write to The
Ranch and tell their expense, approx
mate cost of putting them down, keep
ing them clean, etc.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15
Great Value of Vegetables.

There is not single garden Vege-
table that has not medicinal quality
aside from it's food value. The first
thing to come in the spring is aspara-
gus, valuable in all kidney complaints
and a most delicious dish. Then we
have rhubarb, which counteracts the
effect of the usual heavy meat diet o
winter and clears the system of some
of the acids that produce dyspepsia,
rheumatism and other painful mala
dies. Radishes are good for stomach
troubles, dandelion green's make a
good blood purifier, horse radish is a
tonic and makes the appetite good
Onions cure colds and bring sweet
sleep, and celery and lettuce soothe
the irritated nerves. Carrots are good
for scrofulous tendencies, cucumbers
are wholesome and cooling, notwith-
standing the bad reputation they have,
and parsley is known as palliative in
cases of dropsy The whole list of
vegetables might be named and posi-
tive medicinal value given to each of
them. A well-filled garden, the pro-
ducts of which are used regularly in
the family, furnishes variety Of me-
dicinal agents which meet the require
ments of a large number of people
and fortify them against the germs
of disease, giving them immunity from
attacks that would PROSTATE them if
they were not defended by the use of
a rational diet.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15
+. GILMAN TAYLOR SEED co.
BOX 10. GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA.

each spring, for if the farmer will have
sod land to break, he must seed down
a.. equal amount of land each year To
those who have to buy their seed, we
suggest buying as early as possible.
By SO doing you get the best seec in
the market, the only kind the farmer
can afford to buy. The best seeG is
that possessing the strongest vitality
and which is free from any mixture OF
weed seeds. You can readily deier-
mine how much of the seed you lur-
chase will grow by testing in germ IA
ating box; and if it is not good enot gh
you have chance to get more, pro-
viding you buy early.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15

markets. Goose hams are worth about
80 cents each and each lam weighs
about IL ounces. This would be at
the rate of about 40 cents per pound,
when is not much out of the way.
These tiny hams are cut and trim
med so as to look like Westphalia
hams and are thoroughly cured so that
they can be kept anywhere and for a
long time. They are lean and can be
sliced. 1t is said by those who have
eaten them that they have delightful
taste and that the meat is not hard
The trade is largely among Hebrws
although others take kindly to this
kind of meat.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15
Kitchen Hints.

Salt in the oven under the baking
tins will prevent pastry scorching on
the bottom.
If it is desired to keep cakes moist
put them in a stone jar-if crisp cakes
are preferred use tin as a receptacle
A delightful new sWeetmeat is a
chocolate covered fig, that can easily
be prepared at home with sweetened
chocolate.
Coffee and tea will be found to be
greatly improved in flavor If kept in
earthenware or china jars, instead OF
tin boxes.
A spoon should not be left in a
saucepan if you wish the contents to
cool quickly, since the spoon carries
off heat slowly.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15
Goose Hams.

For some years goose hams have
been in demand in some part of Eu-
rope and now there is beginning to be
a demand for that delectable in Amer
lea. Goose hams are considered lux
ury and they are not dear when we
consider the price Of geese in most
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15
Sausage Seasoning.

An experienced housewife recon-
mends the following recipe for sea-
soning saucage: One tablespoonful OF
salt to every two pounds of meat, one
tablespoonful of sage to every four
pounds of meat, and one tablespoonful
of red pepper to every ten pounds OF
meat.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15

Every housewife should keep on
hand a supply of small brass hooks to
be screwed up whenever an extra
place is needed for hanging up clothes
brushes, scrap holders, etc. Tacks
and nails are abominable when driven
in walls or woodwork. They are ugly
in themselves and always leave shah
byholes when removed. Reckless pic
ture hanging can be averted by having
picture hooks placed at interals upon
the cornice and left ready for any i'm
promptu wall decorations by thought
less ones.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-02-15

On every well-regulated farm with
profitable rotation of crops grass