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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Breaking Il Real Gently.

There Is man in congress who Is
renowned in the city he comes from
for his imperturbable calmness on ev-
ery Imaginable occasion. They tell of
him that one day he strolled leisurely
into the Office of friend. ss.aSiiA--
II have just had a chat with your
wife" he Said by way Of beginning
"Why, l didn't know she was down
town" said the friend.
..Oh. she wasn't downtown" replied
the congressman. II called at the
house" .-Ascs,--ssssss~~'s
Il didn't know she was receiving to
day" said the husband, with some
surprise. 81 thought she had head
ache"
"She didn't mention 1t to me-" said
the congressman. There was crowd
at the house,
"A crowd echoed the husband.
yes" went on the calm man. They
came with the engine"
1.-The engine"' gasped the husband.
"Oh, it's all right" went on the calm
man. Its all out now. 1t WASH
much of fire, but thought you'd like
to know It," ,.-.-xw s.vs.rs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
alton of Noises.

In China night is as alive as the day
and is filled with whoops, noisy con-
versation, the singsong accompanying
work, boisterous repartee and every
other unmusical sound. In addition,
the darkness is one long howl of dogs,
cackle of geese. braying of donkeys,
croaking of frogs, the squealing OF
pigs, the drumbeats of the policeman
and even, as some one has said, 1.-The
singing of the stars" Individually the
people are full of varieties OF unsup-
pressed. violent demonstrativeness.a and
collectively they are only terrific
tribal turbulence. One most appropri-
ate name for China has never been
given it, 1t has been called the Yellow
Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, the Ce-
lestial Empire. the Pigtail Nation. the
Sleepy Giant and others. No one of
these is more applicable than the Ma
ton OF Noises. Noise Is seemingly the
first element OF Chinese life and has
been cultivated for centuries by Chi
nese talent. and in conception, develop
ment and execution presents not only
new varieties. but scores of new spe-
cies.-Cor. Montreal Standard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

JAMIE, LET Me HELP You START AGAIN.
the tiny particles of gold hiding In the
black sand were being taken out as no
other device had ever brought them
out. and the invention was the child OF
my brain. Perhaps my jubilation had
made me oversure.
ITO one who understands the law
the demand for something creates the
supply. ! have success and riches, but
neither Is sufficient" | remarked AFRO
gantly. Madeline, you are the girl for
me. want to change the gold that the
sand gives up 10 me into laces and
silks and fine linen for you, dear, into
jewels to sparkle In your little pink
ears and at your white throat and on
your pretty hands. | want 10 spend
my gold for you as king would give
to his queen. May |. Madelinet"
"Why, JAMIE Madeline was look
ing up at me, laughing. though her
dark eyes held no hint of laughter.
"Why, jamie. you will turn poet yet.
That was a pretty, pretty speech"
A breath from the sea. piercing cold.
struck me.
But you haven't answered my ques-
ton yet dear" said haltingly.
1.-The demand for something creates
the supply you said. Jamie, but |
don't believe IL Is always true-not in
this case anyway. 1t is good of you To
want to buy things for me, but l must
decline with thanks"
But Madeline. you have to work
now, and l could no everything for
you
The little head was raised so indie
pendently.
| Il am proud TO earn my own living
l thought you understood me better
than that
The unkind breath of the sea struck
me again, chilling my body even as heI
words made cold my heart.
IF you could change your mind,
began. II could wait till-tlll'-
It'll sour grapes become sweet and
the mulberry leaf satin" she smiled
| You would tire of waiting But W.
won't talk about it any more. Now
I'm rested shall we explore the caves?'
rose at once and helped her to hel
feet Without animation and almost In
silence we looked at the different col
ored lodges of the cave ceiling, we saw
the little sponges on the rocks, we
viewed the curious coal tar formations
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Doings Of the City Dads at Their Meeting
on Monday Evening:
Dec. rs, 1901,

Dec. Is, 1907.
The adjourned meeting of the City
Council was called to order by Mayor
Daubney.
Members of the council present,
Headlngton. Baker, Jensen. Knutson,
CALDWELL. Engbretson. Hislop and
Symonds.
Mr.. Graham and Mr.. Helwig were
absent.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
A remonstrance against the moving
of the Standard Oil tanks out of the
city, and also letter from the State
Chief OIL Inspector, were read. Mo-
tion by Baker, seconded by Caldwell,
the remonstrance and letter be receiv-
ed and placed on file. Motion was
carried.
The following resolution was pre-
sented by Mr.. Headington
Resolved. that the Standard Oil Co
be notified and required to remove
their oil tanks TO some place outside
of the city limits, forthwith. Motion
by Headington, secon led by knutson.
the resolution be adopted. Roll call
vote, yeas, Headington, Jensen, Knut-
son, Engbretson, Hislop, and SYM
onds. NAYS. Baker and Caldwell. q
yeas, nays. Motion carried.
Whereas. the following claims have
been examined and approved by the
Finance Committee, therefore be it
Resolved, that they be allowed and
the money necessary to pay the same
be and is hereby appropriated and
the Mayor and Clerk a directed TO
| issue orders as follows.
l. w. Ward, bal. on curbing con-
tract, $40. So.
A. G. Koenig, bal. on paving con-
tract, S76S.9 t.
w. A. Dow, dirt for filling Sl3. A.
| II. L. Coffeen, dirt for filling,
$l6tn5
Motion by Hislop, seconded by
Knutson, the resolution be adopted.
Roll call vote, yeas, Headington.
Baker, Jensen. Knutson, Engbretson,
Caldwell, Hislop and Symonds.
yeas, no nays. Motion was carried.
Motion by Caldwell. seconded by
Baker. the Clerk be instructed to read
the water meters in the business por-
ton of the city every three months.
Motion was carried.
Motion by Caldwell. seconded by
Hislop, that Fred Carlson be charged
$50 for city water used i'll building
cement walks. Motion carried.
Motion by Caldwell. seconded by
Headington. the Clerk be instructed
to notify the saloon keepers asking
for permit to sell Intoxicating
liquors in the City of DEBORAH. that
they must furnish the City al indem
nifying bond to the amount of $500
Motion was carried.
4 Motion by Caldwell, seconded by
Headington, to adjourn until Jan
End at 9 O'Clock a. IN. Motion wa!
carried.
i f. M. Hughes, City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Christmas Night.
By Will Hill.

Christmas, crowned with mirth ano
cheer,
Sweet magnet night of all the year.
From field and city, camp and foam
Where 'er our loved ones absent roam
Thy subtle spell from far and near
Can draw them home.
Gathered round thy friendly fire.
Sisters, mother, sons, and sire
Once more in fond affection meet,
To loves time their bosoms beat,
And every hearth's happy quire
OF singers sweet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Offered Fine Position.

For young man just past eighteen
years OF age, Roy Coffeen received a
telegram Offering him position
which speaks we'll for his industry
and ability. Mr.. Schneider. the gen.
tleman who superintendent the last job
of street paving here, telegraphed
him from Manzanillo, Cuba. where
he is engaged in government survey
ing. Offering Roy $40 per month and
field expenses to assist him. Although
it is an attractive offer it will probab-
ly be declined
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

and then we took the narrow trail
homeward.
The day has grown so cold, jamie,
that it won't be pleasant to stay as we
had planned to do she said, but her
dark eyes evaded mine as She said it,
I understood 1t was not the change
of the day that had come to us. but the
change in ourselves, i'm our relations to
each other.
Next day brought news of a storm at
sea. The sun was shining. but the
waves were running immensely high.
Standing in the door of my cabin,
twelve feet above the sands. / saw it
and realized my finish. My house and
the house which sheltered Madeline
and the other houses on the bluff were
probably not in danger. But my dredg-
er. When a man stands twelve feet
above ocean level and cannot view the
open sea because OF the height of the
breakers, he clearly understands the
fate of gold dredger or any other
object in its very path.
In the course OF hours it was all
over. i4pohlu, III tuC uctCptlNC Noiih
one never would have imagined the
destruction the sea had wrought. I
stood on the beach and viewed the
wreck of my fortune
Fifty thousand feet Of lumber which
had once been the boat lay scattered
along the shore farther than the eye
could reach Ten thousand dollars
worth of machinery which had been
the motive power of the boat lay here
and yon in millions of pieces, burying
themselves in the sand, while the work
of brain and toll of hands had been as
nothing to the sea in her madness.
AS stood there voice came sweet
ly to my ears, and hand was laid
timidly on my arm.
1T seems such pity, jamie, such
a dreadful thing to have happened.
but l do believe everything that hap
pens is for the best if we can only look
at it right. I'm so sorry, but you
aren't entirely discouraged, are you,
Janice"
My pulse leaped ut the sound of her
voice If | could have had her, what
would have cared for any other loss
I'm the whole world?
There are many worse things in
life, grille | answered, smiling at
| her. II shall do the work again;
that's all 1t wouldn't do to let my
/ self grow discouraged"
Then a most surprising thing hap
| pened My little Madeline, with a
wonderful look in her dark eyes, stood
on tiptoe and raised her face to me.
Jamie. let me help you start again.
! | was such little fool the other day.
You didn't tell me you loved me. You
| just talked about spending money on
| me. and you seemed SO sure of me
! that l thought knew you meant 1t
! right too. but 1.-the demand does
create the supply. jamie. The law is
unfailing."
1t was such hating little voice
! and such a delicious little pink face
raised to mine. kissed the trembling
lips with one long, thankful touch,
and when I let the little girl GO from
my embrace she laughed, though lit
tie shakily.
Would YOU rather have lost the
boat. Jamie. and found your sweet
| hearth
And | answered. another dredger
can be made. but in all the world
there is only one Madeline"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18

We are selling our best Flour, No.
| Northern Spring Wheat. war
ranted to be good, per sack. -. ST.. 40
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
Beat the System.

The manager of a London playhouse
has system of his own. Whenever
he sees man coming in with too
much Scotch soda aboard he tells him
there was a mistake made in selling
the ticket, as ii has already been sold,
and that the patron can get his money
back at the box Office. This little
fiction usually works very satisfac-
torily to all concerned. 1t did not the
other night, however. A tall, red
faced Englishman, loaded up 10 his
lips, stumbled into the foyer. The
manager gave him the regulation
speech. Il knew you We're going tt
say that" hiccoughed the inebriatea
one You did it once before, so
bought another ticket. Here it is"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
The Lazy One.

A rustic was sitting on the bank OF
a stream when the parsons daughter
came that way.
well, miss, | be fair 'mazed WI the
way o. that ERE fisherman, that | be-
said the loafer.
why is that, Carvet?" asked the
young lady
1.-The ovid fool has been sittin' there
fur the last six hours and hasn't
caught nothin'."
"How do you know that?"
Il been a-watchin' o. he the whole
time. "-London Punch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
The WAY They Told IL.

1.-The loom of nature has woven an
other Webbw
These were the words in which a
sentimental schoolteacher published
the fact that his wife had got little
boy.
A man named Snow beat this when
he sent to the paper the announcement
that "a little Snow drifted into my
house last night"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
In five sack lots we make dis
count Dec. 20 to "a only

We ought to get $50 for this flour.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
specials for.
CHRISTMAS
December 20 to "a.

15c Can CornN special ..........l 0c
15c Can Pumpkins. extra select. loc
Globe brand Fish Balls. in fish bouil
lon of Norway. special. l5c
1ocoanut in packayes, special 80. l0c
Rest Iump Starch. ) lbs for. bic
loo Sack registered Salt .05c
Jelly desert. DR.. Prices. Special, .0Sc
Calumet Baking Powder, 25c can. 20c
Calumet Baking Powder, l5c cans25c
Borax, 20 Mule Team. l5c package.
snecial 20c
Best Granulated Sugar, with your
grocery order of 81. 90 to $3.50 a
limited amount 20 lbs for. LOO
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
So,ioituds.

why are YOU so extremely solicitous
about the preservation OF trees?" ask
ed the art expert.
WELL" answered the man whose
tastes in sculpture are somewhat re-
stricted, lit seems to me that trees are
frequently very desirable things for
statuary to hide behind. Washington
Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
It's Nonsense to say
Groceries are Cheap.

Here and elsewhere it is adj
mitted the same. Our lively
sales and quick turning OF stock
is how we do it. Small profits
and quick sales make it easy for
US to compete. Groceries here
are a saving
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-12-18
B. B0I0eH \ Sons
HOLIDAY SALE.

Figure up your order and
compare with what others charge,
and see how much buying here
is in your favor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-08
Take Notice." "

All male inha bitants of the city
of Bemidji between the ages of
21 and so years, except such as
are exempt by law, shall pay a
poll tax for the year 1907 of one
days work on the streets, high
ways or public improvements of
the city within the ward in which
he lives. Iq lieu of one days
work he can pay to the superin-
tendent Of streets one and 5O-1OO
dollars. This notice must be
complied with by May 10th, or
as soon thereafter as the weather
will permit according to the city
charter. Report without further
notice to James K. Miller, Supt.
streets and alleys.
Bemidji, Mimi, May 6, 'O7.
THOMAS MALOY,
City Clerk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-08
$4,000 For The SauIt Rapids,

international Falls Press
The public works department of
the Canadian governmenthaveap-
propriated $4,000 to be used in
improving the rapids at the
Sault. These rapids are about
forty miles down the Rainy river
from here and on account of their
length and swiftness of current
it has made navigation almost
impossible. For many years the
entire population along Rainy
river and Lake of the Woods
have been using every effort to
get something done in the way
Of locks for the benefit of navi-
gaticn.
This is the first su bstantia en-
couragement that they have re-
ceived and while it is only about
one quarter of the amount need
ed to make permanent lock,
yet it is the beginning of what
will soon be a most necessary
improvement to navigation. Engi-
neers will soon be on the ground
making plans and ascertaining
what work will be necessary to
constructtsame.
Seven Thousand dollars has
also been appropriated for the
purpose of dredging the mouth
of Rainy river and when these
much needed improvements are
completed this beautiful river
will easily be navigable from
here to the Lake of the Woods
and it is altogether probable we
will have through steam boat SER
vice on both sides of the river.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-08
Leech Lake Lumber Company of
Walker Successful in Securing
Some Fine Stands.
$4,000, 900 FEET OF NORWAY
AND WHITE PINE DISPOSED OF
Timber in BeItrami County and Ada
cent to Bemidji---WiII Be Sawed
in Walker.

A deal was closed yesterday
whereby the Leech Lake Lum Der
company Owners of the new saw
mill at Walker) became the own
ers of much valuable pine tim ber
in Beltraml county which has
been held for many years by c..
F. Ruggles, the Michigan mil.
lionaire lumberman, who has
vast tim Der interests in northern
Minnesota. -,
The pine purchased is in Town
146, Ranges 32-33-34, and Town
147, Ranges 32-33-34, and is so
situated that it is considered as
being among the most desirable
logging pine to be found in the
north half of the state. 1t is es-
timated that there is fully
100000 feet in the amount
bought, and a large portion there
of is east of Lake Bemidji, less
than three miles from the center
of this city. The timber lies
along the line of the M. & I. rail
Way (Which runs on the east
shore of Like BemidjD and ex-
tends eastward, the Mississippi
river flowing through some of it,:
Another stand is on the north
shore of Lake Bemidji, while still
another is near Wilton, five miles
west OF this city.
This timber has been coveted
by many lumbermen for several
years, and although G. F. Rug
giles, the owner, has many times
asked for bids on the pine, he
has always scoffed at the prices
offered and said that he would
hold it for a while. II is believed
that the Leech.Lake company paid
a handsome sum for the pine, or
they would never have secured
it. This company needs tim Der,
in order to supply the mill at
Walker.
A party who is in the employ
of the Walker concern states that
the pine will be logged next
winter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-08
Tenders His Resignation as Commits
sioner of Civilized Tribes in
Indian Territory.
THREE PREVIOUS RESERVATIONS
WERE TABLED---THIS ACCEPTED
BKby Goes Out of Office With Honor
to Engage in Private
Business.

The ST. Paul Pioneer Press of
yesterday morning contained the
following concerning Hon. Tams
Bixby and his connection with
the Indian department.:
"Secretary of the Interior Gar
field today accepted the resigna-
tion of Tams Bixby of Minnesota,
commissioner of the civilized
tribes of Indians, with head
quarters at Muskogee, I. T.
The resignation takes effect on
June 80.
''This is the fourth time Mr..
Bixby has rendered his resigna-
tior. The other three times it
was not accepted. A few weeks
ago Bixby notified Secretary Gar
field that he was extremely anx-
lous to quit the government SER
vice and engage in private busi-
ness. He said the work of allot-
ing the lands to the Indians was
we'll advanced and that he could
drop out without injury to the
public service.
"Jusl about that time some
charges were filed against Bixby
by Marshall Mott, attorney for
the Greek Indians. This de-
layed his resignation. He was
determined not to go out under
fire. So he held on. Secretary
Garfield investigated the charges
and gave Bixby a clean bill Of
health. Now Bixby will retire
of his own motion and with the
regret of the interior depart.
ment.
Secretary Garfield said there
were several standing applicants
for the place, but he would take
his time about the selection of a
successor. He admitted how
ever, that he had under consid-
GRAFTON a plan to consolidate the
commission and Inspector s office
and place J. George Wright, the
present Inspector, in charge
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-08
Tax Judgment Sale.

The annual delinquent real
estate tax judgment sale will be
held at the auditors office COM
mencing Monday m orning, May
13.
After the sale, occrued. inter-
est will be charged against the
property SO sold at the rate of
z per cent per month.
Parties desiring to redeem
their property can do so at any
time before or on Monday. After
that date in order to redee m
one must pay interest at the
rate of II per cent per annum.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-08
MRS. w. A. GOULD BREATHED
HER LAST At HOT SPRINGS
The End Came at 10 O'clock This Forenoon
Mrs. Gould Had Been Ill for Several
Years.~--DeatI1 Sudden.

Gould. d.boarded the first train for
the SOUTH. Unfortunately, he
would be unable to reach Hot
Springs in time to be present at
his wife's bedside before her
death.
The telegram was forwarded
to him on the train out from St..
Paul.
Mrs. WA. Gould, whose maiden
name was Elsie Grinols, was
born at Oak Grove, Mimi, forty
years ago. She moved with her
parents to Falrhaven, MINI
near St. CLOUDY when but few
years old and grew to woman.
hood at that place. Mrs. Gould
was a graduated of the st. Cloud
Normal School, and was consid-
cred a teacher of more than
average ability. Sixteen years
ago, Mrs. Gould was married to
W. A. Gould. Two daughters
(Jessamlne and Etta) were born
to them: both of whom are living
and reside with the family in
this city. >.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gould came to
this city about five years ago
Mr.. Gould having accepted the
position of superintendent of log
ging for the Crookston Lum Der
company. The family is popular
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-08
WORK PROGRESSING ON
THE NEW POWER DAM
Many Workmen Rushing to Completion
the Big Dam at lnterna-
ti0nal Falls.

The work of building the big
power dam at International Falls
is progressing rapidly. The In
ternational Falls Echo says of the
dam and it's construction:
"The work of rock excavating,
building Golfer dam, etc., on the
American side is progressing
nicely, and with weather and
water conditions ideal, and 200
men on the job, rapid progress
will be made from this time on.
"The foundation for the wall
of the Canadian power house is
now above the water danger Inc
1t will soon be completed ard
then work will be started on the
power house, for which the stocl,
including the beams, is now on
the ground.
''The wagon bridge across the
canal is completed, and by the
means of horses and carts, sand
and crushed rock are being
hauled to the wall of the dam. A
concrete mixer is in place be-
side the wall, and as soon as a
tier of the facing rock is in
place, the work Of dumping in
the concrete filling will be start
ed. The rock crusher is being
kept busy,and there is now some
1900 yards ready for use.
"F'oreman John Quinn, and
force of masons and helpers are
making good progress in the
building of the main wall ,>of the
dam on the Canadian side. It is
now above danger of water for
it's entire length and like the re-
tanning wall of the canal, is to be
a massive and imposing piece Of
masonry. Every man on the
job from Supt: Patt Quinn down
to the lahorers, takes pride in
the Job and in consequence it is
being made as good as money
and skill can produce.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-08
Moving Picture Show at Opera House.

The Bemidji Fire department
have purchased a new moving
picture outfit and will hereafter
give entertainments every even
ing. .-@
The first of these entertain
ments will be held tomorrow
evening at the opera house. The
boys have also secured the SER
vice of one of the best houses in
the east which will furnish new
and up to date picture screens
for them, giving changes every
other night.
1t is the intention of the BOYS
to place this show the opera
house every evening the house is
not otherwise occupied.