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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
CLOSE THIRTY G. NJ. STATIONS.
Road Cutting Down Expenses in Min,
nesota and North Dakota.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, April |. -
The Great Northern railway has is
sued orders to close over thirty of its
stations in Northern Minnesota and
North Dakota on April |. These sta
tons to be closed are wheat sta
tons" that is, stations that furnish
much business when grain is moving
in the fall. but very little the remain
der Of the year. The company de-
clares that expenses must be cut, and
the agents will be discharged and the
stations reduced to the rank Of flag
stations.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
DE

One of the foremost of Danish firms
is Svitzer's Rescuing society. 1t was
founded seventy-fve years ago by
Emanuel J. Svitzer and has increased
with the years till now it operates all
over the world. having fifteen vessels
engaged in the work Of saving ships.
Prominent public men and educar
tors of Copenhagen are arranging .
banquet for Chancellor McCracken OF
New York university, who will 500
arrive in the city to give a course OF
lectures at the University of Copen-
hagen. He goes to Christiania from
Copenhagen.
Denmark is to be well represented
at the Olympic games-the great ath-
letic contest of the world-that r
to be held in London next summer
The government has appropriated
5000 crowns to defray the expenses.
or a part of them, Of the athletes that
are to represent Denmark.
The committee in charge of the COL
lecting Of funds for the memorial in
honor of the late King Christian and
his consort, have decided to offer q
prize Of 5000 crowns for the best de-
sign for the sarcophagus for the royal
dead, to be placed in the Roskilde ca
thedral.
During February the price OF butter
was unprecedentedly high in Denmark
because Of the great demand from
England, and the dairymen made
money "hand over fist" Now, how
ever, the prices have fallen to the
usual level and may go lower on ac-
count of the fact that many people,
who were driven by the high prices
to the use Of oleomargarine, will con
tinue to use it, having cultivated a
taste for it. Hence, of course, the de-
mand for butter has decreased.
Memorial exercises for Whence,
the naval hero. were held March %
under the auspices of the Danish
minister of marine.
There will be a notable gymnastic
tournament at %Silkenborg mex Au.
gust. 1t is the intention to bring to-
gether from SO to 100 of the ablest
gymnasts of zach amt" or county, In
Denmark, and female gymnasts Will
also show their skill. Denmark -
said to possess many clever athletes
among the fair sex.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
MUST PUT RANGE QUESTION.
Court Issues Writ and Election Proba.
bjy Will Be Called,

Judge Smith of the circuit court at
Pierre has granted a writ of manda-
mus directed to the board of county
commissioners of Lyman county di-
recting them either to call an election
on the question of free range, or
show cause why they do not do so.
1t is hardly likely that a judicial re-
view of the situation would allow the
commissioners to act judicially upon
what signatures should not be count
ed, and if denied Of this right they
will have to call the election, which
is to be prior to the first of April.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
AORRAS GETS OUT OF JAIL.
Black Hills Banker, Alleged Embez
zler, Gives $1,000 Bond.

Sioux Falls, S. D, April I. - A
bond in $1,000 was filed in the United
states court in this city yesterday for
the release of George ID. Horras, cash
which closed its doors in the early
part of the winter. Cashier Horras
was arrested by the United States au-
thorities a few days ago on the
charge of having embezZled $25. 900 of
the banks funds.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
FINISH SEEDING IN SIX WEEKS.
Red River Farmers viii Have Seed
ina in Full SWING Soon.

CroohSton, Mimi, April I. With
the prevailing south winds seeding
oper tons will be under full Roadway
in this portion of the valley in two
or three days. The wheat and barley
will lie the first seed to be put in the
ground and then as the season adj
vances he other grains will be put in.
Tie f'rmers believe with present in
d.c&tj rs they will be able to plant
their crops entirely by the middle of
May this year. This will throw the
harvest in safe season next fall.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
Accidentally Shot.

Delaware, Ohio, April /. - W. J..
Welday of Smithfield, a well known
Ohio Wesleyan student, was acciden-
tally shot in the abdomen at the Ed
wards gymnasium yesterday and is
probably fatally wounded.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
"WETS" WIN MOST FIGHTS.

Votes on License Favor Saloon inter-
ests In Majority Of Towns.
In a number OF townships over the
state where the liquor license ques-
ton was voted upon at the March
elections the "wets" appear to have
got the best Of 1t. License was secur-
cd in the towns Of Hoven, Lowry. Leb-
anon, Alaska, Terry, Underwood, Was
tab, Philip, Trent and Kennebeck.
Those going dry we're Chelsea, Tol.
stoy, Quinn, Mission Hill, Badger and
Reliance.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
TO PROBE OIL DEPARTMENT.
Attorney General Young Announces
He viii Sift Matter to Bottom.

He VIII Sift Matter to Bottom.
st. Paul, April !. - Attorney Cen
eral Young yesterday announced that
he would order without delay a com
plete investigation Of the state oil in
spectiOn department. Assistant Attor-
torney General Peterson will be in
charge Of the examination, and every
n concerned will be subpoenaed to
give oral testimony.
Speaking of the disclosures made to
date Mr.. Young said there a un-
doubtedly a shortage arising out of
moneys wrongfully paid to Oscar Tan,
%!nof, the St. Paul deputy inspector,
and he would demand its return to
the state treasury.
Mr.. Young also hints hat more oil
was inspected than was placed on the
books.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
Epidemic Of Chambers.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, April I. -
Quite an epidemic of CHAMBERS is re-
ported among the horses in the south.
western part Of this county and por-
tons of Wilkin county. The state
veterinary condemned nine animals to
be shot Wednesday and has since
placed quite a number under Quaran.
tine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
Badger Rlueiacket Dies on Fleet

Eau Claire. Wis, April IA mes
sage from Washington announces the
death Of Charles F. Bowling at Magda,
lena on March %. Bowling was with
the batleship fleet, being assigned to
the Missouri. He was taken i'll with
pulmonary tuberculosis about two
weeks ago. The body was buried on
land and probably will later be
brought to Eau Claire.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
PHONE WAR is SETTLED.
Northwestern Sells Out to Tri-State
at Spring Valley, MINI.

Spring Valley, Mimi. April |. -
The telephone war between the Tri-
State-People's line and the North
western in this city terminated by the
Northwestern selling out it's holdings
to the Tri-State-People's line and
nently.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
MccANNA PEOPLE PROTEST.
Will Not Allow G.. NJ. to Close Station
II Possible.

States Attorney Wineman OF
Grand Forks received a telephone
message from McCanna to the effect
hat a m is current that the
Great Northern Railway company is
about to close its depot there and
stating that the people of McCanns
desired to enter an emphatic protest
MIR. Wineman will at once take the
matter UP with the state board OF
railway commissioners.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
WOMAN NEAR TO DEATH.
Sleeps While Train Passes Within
Three inches of Head.

THFte INCHES OF Head.
Chippewa Fa-s, Wis, April l.. =
Mrs. Jane Johnson had a narrow es-
ha passenger train. She was lying
asleep only three inches from the
track when the train passed, and the
trains rumbling did not awake her.
She stated she had been exhausted in
walking from Milwaukee to Superior
and laid down to rest, not knowing a
train was duo.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03

MOrten Mueller. the language paint
so years. He resides at Dusseldorf
where he has spent most Of the last
two years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03

The BUDGET for the theological sem
mary has been increased to l25, 600
crowns, in order that stipends may
be awarded to students. The task of
finding a fourth professor for the in
stitutiOn seems to be a hard one. and
seek q man in Germany.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03

A home for sufferers from alcohol
ment buildings being at the disposal
OF the medical society for this pur-
pose.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03

Memorial exercises for Whence,
the naval hero, were held March %
under the auspices of the Danish
minister of marine.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01

r. Burgo, who represents that
biggest Of all concerns the Standard
Oil company, was circulating among
local merchants yesterday.
G. T. Ross, the logger and cedar
dealer, left for his home at Duluth
yesterday, after having spent sew
eral days in this city and in visiting
his camps in the north country.
CHI. Mills and James Devere, who
jointly represent the Swift Packing
company, but who handle different
lines of goods for the big meat con-
Germ, were in the city yesterday.Both
are good fellows.
Grant McClue left this morning
for his home at Milacca. He will re-
turn in about month and resume
his position as head filler at the
Cookston Lumber compay's saw
mill in this city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
a Little Too Far.

There Is such d thing rs OVERRIDING
your part, declared Il man Of the law
who now has the knowledge gained by
much experience.
Shortly after began practice III
the west ! was called upon to defend
a man who had drawn revolver on
another and threatened to kill him.
The accused did not have a character
above reproach, but the prosecuting
witness was also shady in reputation,
and | made the most of this fact. Il
pictured him as a desperate Of the
most dangerous type, a man that was
Il constant menace to the community
and one who would recognize no other
law than that of force. Such men as
he, insisted, made necessary the or
ganization Of vigilance committees and
injured the fair name of the west
among the older communities of the
country.
"The jury returned a verdict Of gull
ty and my man was sentenced to a
years imprisonment. AS soon as court
adjourned the foreman of the jury
came to me and said: Young Teller,
you spread it on too thick. After that
there rip snortin' speech of yourn we
couldn't do nothin' else IAN what we
DONE
81 don't understand you, sir
"'You don't? Why, we found the
burned gerloot guilty cause he didn't
shoot "--Detroit Free Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
What Enclish Means.

:, Mrs Smith-What are you reading,
John? Mr. Smith, am reading Her.
bert Spencer's principles of Biology"
Mrs. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that,
John? Mr.. Smith-Herbert Spencer's
Biology" Let me read you IN ex-
tract-his definition of life Listen:
ut consists of the definite combina-
lions of heterogeneous changes, but
simultaneous and successive, in COM
bdnation with external coexistences
and sequences ~.
'*Why, John. what in the world is the
man talking about?' --- h. t..
II am astonished at you, Jane Why,
this is the work of the great English
scientist"
eyes, I know, but what is he writ
ing about?'
"He is defining life, told you What
did you suppose he was writing
about?'
"Good gracious! l thought he was
trying to- get a patent on clothes
horse London Bits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01

His Concession.

Miss Sallie Miller, the acknowledged
belle of the town, had fewer beaus
than were her due. This was owing
10 her fathers peculiar aversion to all
young men who called on his daugh
ter. He had disconcerting way Of
taking possession of the porch and
snubbing her callers while they were
waiting for her to come down.
One evening Newton Brown, BASH
full young swain, came trifle too ear
ly for Miss Sallie. Mr.. Miller and
Newton's father were close friends,
but the boy had grown so rapidly
that the old gentleman did not recog-
nize little Newt Brown in this tall,
gawky youth. ut looks as If it might
rain," the young fellow ventured tim
idly. ~: -..>.,..
"'Tain't a-goin' to rain," was the
gruff response.
For about a quarter of an hour they
sat in silence. Finally the old mans
curiosity got the better Of him.
"Who are you, anywayY' he growl-
ed. -.... -
"Newton Brown, SIR
"What Not old Jake Browns son p
Eyes, sir"
"Well, well,'' said Mr.. Miller more
kindly; ut may rain; it may rain
Everybody's Magazine.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Ballet Shoes,

Ballet shoes fit like stocking. They
are Of leather, with thin leather sole
about an inch wide and with the up
pers sewed so that they come under
the foot The ballet dancer wants no
rubber heels, instep arch supports nor
any other Of the foot supporting or
reforming devices which are common
ly used by ordinary mortals. The toe
dancer desires a hard box toe GA her
ballet shoes, but the ordinary dancer
seeks only shoes that will give perfect
freedom of movement of the joints and
muscles Of the feet It Is rule Of
good dancers, shoe man of expert
ence says, to wear shoes that will al
low for space between the toes. 1t is
a point of good fit that all persons
should heed, he says. High heels are
put on to stage shoes for effect, not to
promote good dancing. Many stage
shoes are made with short fore parts
and high heels to make the feet look
smaller and the person taller-Boston
Globe 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
What Did He Mean?

Mike Ma1oney's wife was an invalid,
and the doctor had been doing all
sorts Of things for her, changing the
medicine SO often that poor Mikes in
come would scarcely reach and make
both ends meet, and at last the doctor
said that his wife must go to warm
er climate. ...-. =-1-~., =. :.
b Mike listened to that advice for sew
eral months, and finally when October
came the doctor told Mike one Satur-
day evening after all of his weeks
wages had been spent that his wife
positively must be sent ITO warmer
climate without delay" -
Mike left the room for few min
utes, and when he returned he was
wiping his eyes with his left hand,
while with his right hand he brought
an ak, which he gave to the physician,
saying: ..s,e.
IT hate to do it, doc. You please
do it for me."-Kansas City Independ-
ent. T. :.vt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Simple Remedy for La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous
as they frequently develop into
pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar
not only stops the cough but heals
and strengthens the lungs So that no
serious results need be feared. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no harmful drugs and is IN a
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
E. A. Barker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Concert at Methodist Church,

The members of the Methodist
church are planning a concert to be
given at the Methodist churh on
Wednesday evening, February 5th.
The program will consist of vocal
and instrumental music and readings.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
~ Practical Help For Deafness.
have proved that this is really prac-

I have proved that this is really prac-
teal. .r..., i 2, .s Is. :.
Get a common pasteboard mailing
tube such as pictures or music is mail
ed in and hold it to the ear closely
The result is wonderful. A very deaf
person can hear distinctly everything
that is said by any one sitting on the
other side of the room. At first thought
one is inclined to ridicule so simple
method. I bought a good long one,
large enough to fit over the ear, for
10 cents. One can get them at any
business stationer's. I tried it on
grandmother, who is very deaf. She
could hear well and, what was more
remarkable, could also hear with her
very deaf ear, with which she has not
heard sound for seven years. Try tt!
That's all I have to say.-Harper's
BaZar., .>=: sszs
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
This MAY Interest You

No one is immune from kidney
trouble, so just remember that
Foley's Kidney Cure will stop the
irregularities and cure any case Of
kidney and bladdar trouble that is
not beyond the reach of medicine.
E.. A. Barker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Quite a "Character."

Here is character given to
servant on leaving her last situation:
'"The bearer has been in my house a
year, less eleven months. During this
time she has shown herself diligent at
the house door, frugal in work, mind
full Of herself, prompt In excuses and
honest when everything was out Of the
Way."-LondOn Tit-Bits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
American Woman In German Eyes,

American girls, whether born or
merely brought up In America, evil
dence the same independence of judg~
ment and the same complete self re-
lance. It is hard to say whether this
is the result Of the education in the
public schools and colleges or in their
freedom from that condition of legal
and social subserviency to which the
gentler sex is doomed in older coun-
tr1es.-Max Won Brandt in Berlin
Deutsche Revue
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
A Lesson In Honesty.

There Is restaurant in Broad street
in which nearly thousand persons
eat during the noon hour. Each per-
son eats what he pleases and when he
goes to the cashiers desk announces
the amount Of his Indebtedness. The
proprietors figure that to trust TO the
honesty of their patrons is a saving Of
precious Wall street minutes and, be-
sides, is good business Once in awhile
keen eyed employees capture a cheat
One Of these, a youth, was "caught
with the goods on" few days ago
and taken to the Office Of the proprie-
tors. Given the choice of being ar
rested or going into the kitchen and
washing dishes, the young man nearly
collapsed of shame and fright. He
begged not to be arrested and re-
luctantly agreed to wash dishes. For
an hour or SO the culprit struggled
with pile of dishes in tub of steam
ing water Then he was told he might
depart. Now he brings his lunch from
home.-New York Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Women In Japan.

A Japanese saying runs: woman Is
an unmanageable creature; fatter her.,
ghe is elated; thrash her, she weepeth;
kill her, her spirit haunts you.
We would suggest that the best rem
edy is to love her.-Japan Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Awed Into Humilitv.

Man for man, If not woman for
woman, the humility and terror Of
Americans in the presence of Eng
lish people of their own class or
above it is, with whatever care dis
guised, a pathetic thing. -London Out
look.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
carlvle,s Creed.

Man is born to expend every par
ticle Of strength that God Almighty
has given him in doing the work he.
finds he is fit for, to stand It out to
the best breath Of life and do his best
Thomas Carlyle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Used Tn.

Digby-How long did it take you to
learn to run a motor car? Skorcher-
Oh, five or six. Digby-Five or SIX
what weeks? Skorcher = No; motor
ears. Catholic Standard and Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
4 Criterion.

stWhat is a synonym ?" asked a teach
or.
"Please. SIR said the lad, ''it's q
word you can use in place of another
IL you don't know how to spell the 9th.
er one.-School Board Journal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01

A blithe heart makes blooming Wis
age.-1rish Proverb
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
But Hard To Tell.

what is the real, essential differ
ence between mushrooms and toad
stools? 2"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01

Exactly the difference between a
feast and funeral. y fillmore Amer
lean.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Type Writer Supplies

We carry q line Of Ribbons
for all Standard Machines,
either copying or record; Type
Writer Oil, Carbon Paper, Box
Type Writer Paper from SOC per
box of 500 sheets up to 81. 90.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-01
Pencils

In this line we carry the Fa-
bers, Kohinoors, Dixons, in
black, scolored or copying. We
have the artists extra soft pen
ellis as well as the accountant
hard pencils.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-11-26
In n61IcO enVonenadOr
los FAMOSOS CRIMENES DE
LAPOMMERAIS

EI yeneno es arma femenina. I'm la
hsstoria del crimen casi no figura MIN
yin envenenador mas que Lapomme-
rais. Medico y home6pata, admins
fraba la p6cima despu6s de haberla es-
cogido bien En- su tempo, ell arsemco
Aabia dejado de ser ell veneno miste-
rioso que no dejaba rastro EN- la VIC
TINA, Lapommerais busc6 otro.
El envenenador por inclinaci6n, De
seado Edmundo Couty de Lapomme-
rzss, habfa nacido en- 1890. Su padre,
msdico de profession solo ambiclona-
ba haeer medico tambien a su hijo. Pc
10 Edmundo aspiraba a mas
En- una de las ramas de su familla
habia una corona de conde, nunca pre-
4endida por el padre, porque saba que
no lie correspondia Pero Ell hijo an
saba apoderarse de ella, aunque su
possession no viniese acompanada de una
fortuna.
En- sus primeros amos Lapommerais
Se finge religioso para captarse las sim
patias del eura de la. parroqula Y soil
cstar del Papa su ingreso en- la Orden
pontificia de San Silvestre.
Despues Sc declara. materIalista y
ateo, ordena que no Sc deje entrar
en- su casa, bajo ningnn pretexto, d ma
aise que vista habitos sacerdotales.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-11-26
Actualidades
LA BELLEZA FEMENINA

Sohre este tema ha alberto L Eclair
I'm interesante concurso: Que raza
desde el punto de vista artlstico, ex.
presa meJor la belleza femeninas"
7, claro, las autoridades del Arte
de La Literature Y de la Ciencia yieneu
exponaendo Sis opiniones
Los articulos publicados, con diver:
sos jniclos, son siete En- el tlltimo 80
exponen ideas originates.
Sentimos decir que la mujer espano.
la no es la que sale mejor librada dc
ese concuFS0.
Alfredo La Lyre dice de ella que es
rechoncha, falta dc esbeltez y con so
bra de redondeces.
Para este autor, el mas perfecto IL
po de In belleza femenlna lie ha encon-
trado en- los bulevares dc Paris.
Bueno; hay que advertir que Il Is
parislense.