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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The foreign commerce of the Unit
ed States in April reached ,-~-,vy0,-
900, and only in one previous April
has it passed the $200,000,O00 line,
What is the matter with the period
OF the Dingley law in getting hold OF
the trade of the world?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Our flag ms largely disappeared
from the sea, but the other dag a
British steamer arrived in New York
with 200.000,000 frecrackers, 20,00O,-
900 torpedoes and 100000 of punk
for the celebration of the glorious
Fourth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Gambling will not be tolerated in
Durango or La Plata county, no mat
ter If a district judge does stand in
the way by recommending 10 gfani
juries that certain licensed evils be
overlooked"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Commissioner Garfield has sub.
mitted a supplemental report covering
the oil question in Kansas in which
he accuses the Kansas legislature OF
extreme retaliation. Having had both
cheeks blistered, there was nothing
else for Kansas to do.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

New England papers are trying to
devise some plan TO fight the ice
trust, but can think OF none so effect
i've as to cut down consumption. The
country expects better Yankee
wrinkle than that.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

New York also has troubles with
city refuse. It's garbage crematory.
with IA capacity of 1900 tons daily,
worked only too well. for 1t mas Gre
mated itself
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The refusal of Senator Tillman TO
debate the race question with Booker
T. Washington shows a high order of
discrimination. A pitchfork would
make very poor showing against a
sledge hammer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

let in the game. Help develop
colorado. Do something, u it is only
plant tree or paint a fence or tc
1row stone out of the road. Be a
'4ilder and optimist and look pleas
tlt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

A rhymester has been sentenced to
three months in prison in Berlin for
writing some satirical verses about
the emperor. Hurrah, There is still
one place on earth where poet can
gain recognition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Durango invites the surrounding
country to come and enjoy the 4th of
July festivities. The citizens have
subscribed something like $1,000 sim
ply for the entertainment of the peo.
pie. Everything will be free.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

There is no reason why tariff should 4.
t1ken off steel for use in recon :
sir,otion of San Francisco. The In q
itti.lual who suffers loss by fire is +
} as much entitled to sympathy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

There are few people who think
newspaper should not expose law
'reakers. We'll, the Herald is nere
publish the news, and when this
5a1G. be done it will be time to
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The packing house smell is some
thing that will not down. If the
trust refuses to obey the law the peo.
pie can enforce tdc.r demands by re-
fusing to patronize the trust.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The Neil packing house report goes
to congress the coming week. 1t will
no doubt be rich, rare and racy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Each year the ranks of the G. A. X.
grow less. Going back half dozen
years the loss is quite noticeable. But
the ardor is just as great as ever.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Congress has voted to have the
United States build the largest battle
ship in the world. BY the time the
keel is laid down England will have
made arrangements for 21,000-
tonner.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

he fact that Colorado has enjoyed
.:e and prosperity the past two
t-rs means that If the party selects
.e proper men there will be no
acaiion of their election this fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Less taan a month for the Colonel
10 ny the BLACK FLAG" He will
have TO get move on sure enough.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

1t is contemplate outfit that asks
the patronage of the people and he
Titles every public enterprise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The section around Aztec is well
adapted to sugar beets. This ac-
cording to experts wno have visited
the country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The fight between Patterson and
speer for control of the state Demo.
cracy this fall will be a battle royal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The people eat too much meat any
way. Hence curtailment of one
half will not do them any harm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The day of open gambling being
over in Durango, would 1t not be a
good idea for the judiciary to help
along the good work? Three or four
words would put the lid on so tight
1t could not be pried open witt
crowbar.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

All public grafters better gel lnder
cover. There is no telling where
reddy's lightning viii strike
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The Morning Democrat fails TO re-
veal the true history of the Jul, LIST
separation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The Republican party will demand
law and order pledges from its nom
inees this fall in La Plata county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04


It's People" ...... Margaret SADIE :
s,,, Miss Bigg
Accompanied by Prof York.
Talk by Mrs. wnettlisen, Pulford, an-i
Prof. Parsons.
Presenting of Diplomas to the Eighth
Grade.
Song .--....-..-.-..-... p' o'n'N'
The little play created much mer
riment and was warmly applauded'
Many who were present are fnlsome
IL their praises of the mariner III
which the program was carried ont
Animas promises next spring 10
give still better program.
And now the sweet girl gr dlaies'
are at large. The boys wan to b.
careful or they will get hooked. Ans
what a pleasure to be thus landed
Mrs G. E. Mcconnell enicrtains ihe
Whist club Tuesday of tie comm
week.
day afternoon, the list including a
number of ladies visiting friends in
the city as well as Mrs. N. c. .-..ler,
| VINO is her guest.
Mrs. John Pearson entertained hei
SUNDAY school class at her nome Wed
| nesday evening. The boys enjoyed
games and refreshments, having q
very fine evening. II more of this
kind OF work was engaged in 1t would
prove attractive to Sunday schoo
| scholars.
| Mrs. John Pearson's new and nand
| some home was the scene of lively
company of ladies' VINO were hand
somely entertained. progressive ei
chre claiming their attention for /
couple of hours and then progres
sive luncheon. The rooms wer'
charmingiily decorated and the guest
oil honor, Mrs. Jones of Chicago an
Mrs n. G. Miller, were again remind
ed OF the hospitality of Durango la
dies.
Mrs Tnos. II. Tulley entertained /
company of ladies Wednesday even
ing at her home on the Boulevard
Games and refreshments and genuine
hospitality made the hours pass OF
golden wings.
In the course of few days th'
teachers will have departed for thei
various homes or on summer vaca
tons. Teachers always try to maxi
the best of the vacation months-afi
er a strenuous life of nine months.
Durango is assured of a first clas
carnival company on the Fourth. Tn
agents of three different outfits vii
be in the city tomorrow and ther
will be no trouble In selecting somt
thing good.
The Marie Fountain company ha
always given satisfaction in Durane
and they will no doubt play to crowd
ed houses during their engagement
week after next.
number of tneater parties ar
planned the coming week THE So
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

a political office to man wno is a
straddler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Denver elections ere rotten.
ways have been.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

number of tneater parties are
planned the coming week. THE Sol
dier of the Empire" is an attractive
play and will be presented by a first
class company.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Durango is going ahead each month
yes, each day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

The Marie Fountain company ha
always given satisfaction in Durango
and they will no doubt play to crowd
ed houses during their engagement;
week after next.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

sMrs. W. s. Pickerill entertained a
company of ladies yesterday after.
noon with six-handed euchre. Mrs.
N. c. Miller of Denver and Miss
Brooks, who is visiting Mrs. GLADYS"
Clark, were the guests of honor. Mrs.
Pickerill is noted as splendid enter.
tainer and this occasion was no eX-
ception to the rule.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

A party Of ladies started early this
morning on horseback jaunt for
the day. Healthy exercise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Mrs, Frank Eldredge was the host
ess in small party going to Trimble
Springs in time for late dinner. All
report pleasant drive and good
time at the Springs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

well as roses. Now, who will be the
first June bride.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Durango is assured of a first class
carnival company on the Fourth. The
agents of three different outfits Will
be in the city tomorrow and there
will be no trouble in selecting some-
thing good.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

vermin, and which mad an odor
stronger than that which Sancho Pan
"a attributed to Don Quixote's lady
love.
We now leave the bachelors, and
go to the married peoples quarters.
Here the scene is changed. There
are still large houses; but these are
divided into six compartments, one
of which is given to a man and his
wife. Each room is big enough to be
made into two small ones, and in
these the family lives as happily and
as comfortable as is possible In tie
circumstances. But Why say 'in the
circumstances?' Why qualify tae
sentence? True the bachelor labor
er has 1t somewhat hard; but the
married man? He cannot complain
much; he mas little to complain about.
AS you see him tonight with his wife,
and maybe child or two. seated In
his little home and with his household
gods around him. you wish that every
peasant In Jamaica were situated
like him. And you at once perceive
that 1t suits man to be married on
the isthmus. He is well looked att
er by mis- wife, he has place of his
own. he can take one or two OF his
relatives to live along with him, and
he 10 certain OF steady work and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-04

Mrs Tnos. II. Tulley entertained
company of ladies Wednesday even
ing at her home on the Boulevard
Games and refreshments and genuine
hospitality made the hours pass o.
golden wings.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
LOVED, WAITED;
ARE NOW UNITED
Cupid Joins Danish Couple
After Delay of Fifteen
Years. .~--

The elimination of pretty
romance took place this morning
when Judge Skinvik tied the
knot which united for life Olette
Glettum to Gunder Hansen. s.
Fifteen years ago the two were
lovers in Denmark and for years
toiled to accum ulate enough for
a home; seven years ago they de-
cided the place for them to 60
was to America and then the
groom came to this country,
where he has worked since.
A short time ago he sent for
his bride, who arrived here about
two weeks ago. It is needless
to say the meeting was a happy
one.
They took the afternoon train
for short visit with a sister of
the bride at Welcome, N. D.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
BRIDGE BADLY DAMAGED.
Tidal Wave Of Great Force Felt at
Racine, Wis.

Tidal Wave Of Great Force Felt at
Racine, Wis.
Racine, Wis, May 31-.A tidal wave
swept up both rivers during the day
and as a result the pontoon bridge
crossing the river at Main street was
badly damaged.
According to stories told at the
docks the water rose three to five feet,
partly carrying away timbers on the
south end OF the structure, SO that it
cannot be closed.
The government tug Industry col
hded with the swing part OF the
bridge and did more damage.
For more than week the water in
the river has been eight inches below
normal, showing evidence of disturb
ances on the lake and from the fact
that northeastern squalls have been
prevalent At 6 a. M the water had
receded to about eighteen inches be-
low normal. Then the waves came in
with current of about ten miles and
smashed the bridge 1t flowed over
docks of the West Shore Lumber
company, the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul railway docks and almost
carried the tug Industry and govern
ment dredge scows onto the west
shore docks. The water remained
stationary for about thirty seconds
and then rapidly receded, becoming
normal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
Additional Locals

Harry Brooks of Brainerd is
IN the city on business trip.
Dave and Alice, the funny
comedians, at city hall tomorrow
evening.
Mrs. I. B. Olson left this morn
ing for Richland, Minnesota, for
avisit with relatives.
Dave and Alice, the funny
comedians, at city hall tomorrow
evening.
Q. 81. BandahI came down from
Blackjack this morning for a
short business trip.
A grand ball will be given at
the city hall on the evening Of
June 6. Good music by the Be
midi Orchestra. Tickets 90
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
Is NOW UNDER
NATIONAL LAWS.
Lumbermens State Bank Be
comes a National Bank
Today.

The Lum bermens State Bank
of Bemidji today became the
Lumbermens National Bank of
Bemidji. A telegram received
this morning by Cashier w. Z.
Brooks from Comptroller Ridg-
ley announces the happy news.
The comptroller says that the
local institution is today authori-
zed to do business under the ma
tional laws, tells the bank it's
number designated by the gov
eminent and says the charter
will be forwarded Immediately.
This announcement comes as
the conclusion of plans that
have been maturing since the
new management took charge,
and has been expected for a
number of days. Bemidji now
has two national banks and is one
of the best banking cities in the
state.
The Lumbermens bank is a
lusty institution and has had a
steady and strong growth until
today it ranks with the safest
and most conservative banks in
Minnesota. 1t was organized in
May, 1901, a little over five years
ago, as a private bank and con-
tinued as such for one year,
when it was re-organized as a
state bank. It has been run
under the state laws since. The
capital stock is now ,$25,000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
SUICIDE TRIED
BY CONGRESSMAN
Robert Adams of PENNSYLVANIA
Shoots Himself in Wash.
ington Home.

Washington, D. c., June l.
Congressman Robert Adams of
Pennsylvania made an attempt
at suicide by shooting this morn.
ing in his home. He is in a criti-
cal condition and is not expected
to recover.
1t was Mr.. Adams who re-.
ported, conducted through the
house and had charge of, in con-
ference with the senate, the
Cuban resolutions, and reported
and passed through the house in
one hour the declaration of war
against Spain.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01

Orpha Miner drew a round of
applause and then came the last
number On the program, the
valedictory by Miss Dora Nc
Cauley.
At the conclusion of the class
program Superintendent Ritchie
distributed the diplomas, but
prefaced the presentation with a
few pointed remarks. He first
appealed to the parents to help
in building up the schools. He
told them they, could do it in two
ways; first by seeing that all the
children kept good hours and
second by seeing that they had
no idle time for mischief.
Mr.. Ritchie's talk to the stu
dents was full of sound advice,
also: He cautioned them not to
think, because they had received
their eighth grade diplomas, that
they were through school, but to
keep right on through the high
school.
The only marring feature of
the evening was the rowdyism
on the part Of a number in the
gallery, who insisted on making
Objectionable noises. Superin-
tendent Ritchie was forced to
interrupt a mum Der on the pro-
gram to rebuke the offenders,
but even this did not have the
desired effect and a policeman
took one of the noisy youngsters
to the city lcck-up until the exer.
cises were oyer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
ITALIANS WOULD
AVOID POLL TAX
Puzzle in NebiSh Township
Passed Up to County Auditor
for Solution,

County Auditor Wilmann is in
receipt of a letter from Fred
Kline, road overseer of the town
of Nebish, in which Mr.. Kline
asks advice how to compel a
mum Der of Italians to work their
poll tax.
1t seems there are quite a
number of these people there
working on the railroad and if
they do not pay poll tax at
Nebish they will escape the tax.
The matter of a refusal of poll
tax is a new thing in the Nebish
district as all the settlers are in
clined to improve the roads and
better conditions. Interesting
developments are likely to fol.
low.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
Name Changed.

The Ripple postmaster was no
tilted last week by the depart
ment that the name Of Ripple
was to be changed to Big Falls,
the change to take place after he
had furnished a new bond, but
not earlier than July l. The
patrons of that Office have been
trying to secure this change for
over a year without result until
the Com mercial club took the
matter up with Congressman
Bede six weeks ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
H. ". Bailey Commander.

In the Write.up Of the Me
mortal Day exercises yesterday
the Pioneer did an inadvertent
injustice to 81. w. Bailey, COM
mander Of the local post.
Through an oversight, the able
addresses given by the com
mander at the cemetery and at
the city hall were not mentioned,
and the title Of commander was
conferred on one of the other
speakers.
While, of course, it makes very
little difference to Mr.. Bailey
personally, it is but justice to
him to make the correction. The
commander has been a moving
spirit in the preparations for
Memorial Day, and it is largely
through his efforts that the ex.
ce]lence of the exercises was
made possible, s--..s. II
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
The Elephants Trunk.

An elephants trunk answers that
animal as nose and hand. He also
uses it for drinking, drawing up the
water through his trunk and then pour.
ing 1t into his mouth. The elephant
has singular habit when suffering
from the heat Of poking his nose down
his throat into his stomach and with
drawing a quantity Of water, which he
then squirts over his back and sides to
cool his body. AS during warm day
this operation Is repeated about once
in every five minutes riding an ele-
plant In the sun Is no pleasant under
taking.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
Thirty two Pupils Are Graduated
From Grammar Class Of
Public Schools.
PLEASING PROGRAM GIVEN
LAST NIGHT IN CITY HALL
Superintendent Richie Gives
Talk to Parents on Keeping
Children in Nights.

The eighth grade class of the
Bemidji public schools, which
has for a motto, ''Launched But
Not Anchored" was launched
last evening at the city hall.
Some thirty-two were given
diplomas at the conclusion of an
interesting program. .
Parents and friends turned out
for the exercises in large num-
Der and filled the hall to overflow
ing, even standing room being at
a premium. The graduation was
one of the prettiest held in the
city. The hall was attractively
decorated with evergreens and
red, white and blue bunting and
the national flag, and with the
white dresses worn by the girls,
the effect was pleasing one.
The program opened with the
singing of "Dixie Land" by the
class, and was followed by an in
vocation by Rev. White
Then came the salutatory by
John Mcdonald, the smallest
member of the class in stature.
but a young man who has learned
how to "deliver the goods"
Then came a vocal duet by
Misses Ellen Tyson and Clara
Benson, accompanied by Miss
Rose Dickinson, which was duely
appreciated. The piano solo by
Emil Engel also received liberal
applause, as did the reading by
Miss Mary Simons.
Eva Bolden was next on the
program with the class history.
She reviewed the happenings of
the last year and dwelt on the
trouble each one had given the
teachers, especially Scott Hub
bard.
Miss Mabelle McTaggart, &C.
companied by Miss Clements,
gave pleasing vocal solo. and
following this mum Der came the
class prophecy; a look of ten
years into the future. The piano
duet by Misses Ellen Tyson and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01

The Famous Pockets Dave and
Alice Minstrel show at the city
hall tomorrow evening.
Mrs. John Thompson came
down this morning from Shotley
to spend the day shopping and
calling on friends.
The Famous Pickets Dave and
Alice Minstrel show at the city
hall tomorrow evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
Landofiices Nay Combine.

Landofiices May Combine.
The nsolidation of the Duluth
and Crookston land Offices, with
headquarters in Duluth, is one
of the probabilities Of the near
future. It is expected the move
will be made during the latter
part Of July or in August. The
question has been discussed ex.
tensively at the general land
Office at Washington for some
time and it has been fairly de-
cided that it will be to the better
ment and economy Of the de-
partment to make the move.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
New Trial Granted.

Judge Nc Clenahan has granted
a new trial to the defendants in
the case Of S. G. Bagley VS.. J. w.
Irwin and William O'Brien.
Some time ago the plaintiff Sc
cured a Judgment for $4,000,
from which the defendants ap-
pealed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
LID CLOSES UPON THEM,
Three Young Children Found Dead in
Trunk.

kankakee, ILL.,, June AT the
close of four-hour search for her
three youngest children Mrs. Adelord
Van Slette found them dead in trunk
in an upper chamber. ... ...--.. ,.~~. 49,.
All three were little girls, the young
est mere: baby. One dead body was
sitting upright; the others lay huddled
together upon a pillow. The lid Of
the big trunk was tightly closed upon
them.
1t is supposed they had crawled into
the trunk during their play and that
the cover fell and latched and that
they were suffocated. The tray of the
trunk had been lifted out and lay upon
q bed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
DROWNED WHILE FISHING,

saltwater (Minn.) Boys Go Overheard
in Trying to Land PickereI.
saltwater, Mimi, June Emil and
William, sons of Michael Smith, a
gardener, were drowned in Lily lake
while fishing. The boys were aged fiji.
teen and nine years and in company
with a third younger brother they
were in a boat fishing in the lake
William was sitting in the stern troll.
ing and caught a large pickerel. He fell
overheard in trying to land the fish.
The older brother jumped in to save
him and they went down together.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
Porto 1ican Riot Fatal.
sheriff Must Do His DUTY,

Albany, N. Y, June 1-Governor
Higgins has directed Sheriff. Hayes OF
New York county to enforce the law
prohibiting prize fighting in the terri
tory under his jurisdiction. IT,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-06-01
MANY DELEGATES GO HOME.

Tennessee Democratic Convention Un-
able to Transact Business.
Nashville, Tenn, June latter two
days spent in trying to effect a tenn
porary organization the delegates to
the state Democratic convention to
nominate governor and railroad COM
missioners were again called to order.
during the day by Temporary Presid-
ing Officer Bradford The committee
on credentials, which has been con-
sidering many contests, had not com