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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Gave Ii lln.

A friend of the writer recently made
application for Il public appointment in
a small Scottish town, and. thinking
that his chances Of success would be
greater by little judicious canvass
Ing, he resolved to call upon few Of
the town councillors. in whose hands
the appointment lay. OF the civic dig
nitaries' position in private life he
knew nothing. Journeying to the town
in question, he hired a cab at the rail-
way station and requested the jehu
to take him to Councillor Bisset's, the
treasurer. The councillor was found
in his blacksmith's shop shoeing a
horse.
''I'll see somebody of more impor-
lance than this, anyhow" said the can
didate to himself, and, turning to the
driver, he said, "Drive me to Councillor
Maitland's Office"
The cabman thereupon drove him to
the local joiner's shop. This was
worse even than the smithy, and in
despair he CALCULATED:
"Drive me to Councillor Gray's."
IT am Councillor Gray, SIR" replied
the cabman. ....--
The answer staggered the candidate.
He quietly paid his fare and disap-
peared, resolved to leave his fate in
their hands without prejudicing them
in any way in his favor London
Standard. 5. 49,. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Loading Freight by Cards.

II don't know whether the practice
is still kept up in the far south, but I
remember how tickled was at seeing
the method used in loading goods into
freight cars down in Mississippi some
while ago." said a railroad man of ST..
Louis. g.. -.-..-.
"A lot of strapping black fellows will
be on the job under the supervision Of
white man, who will be issuing or
ders with great volubility. Put this
aboard the king Of diamonds; take this
to the ace of hearts; load this on the
ten of spades; this to the jack of clubs,
and so on, and then you'll notice each
one of the long line of freight cars has
tackled on it~somesone Of the, fifty-two
cards composing a!sfull deck. The Sen
egambian loafers for the most part
were ignorant of letters and figures,
but every man Of them knew the paste
board emblems which he had often
handled in games of seven up. That
next to craps is the chief diversion Of
the colored sports of Dixie."-Balti-
more American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
A Fatal Austrian FIaq.

Once there was an epidemic Of plague
at Odessa, in Russia, which lasted
more than a year. 1t had a most re-
markable origin, being due to fatal
flag. An Austrian vessel: arrived at
Odessa, bringing one Of The crew who
had died during the voyage. The sail
or was duly inferred in the Catholic
cemetery at the port, and at the fu-
neral the Austrian flag was carried by
two seamen. On their way back to
the vessel the men entered a great
number Of saloons and laid down the
flag while drinking. A very short
time afterward the sailors who had
carried the flag died, and before long
it was found that people were Ill in
all the houses where the men had call
ed with the fatal flag. Soon the plague
spread throughout Odessa, filing all
with terror and claiming a frightful
toll. There is no doubt that the flag
contained the plague bacilli in the
folds and SO spread the disease
Baltimore Sun.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Cruel Sprinu,

The talk in the village hostelry had
been on the subject Of vegetable
freaks, but at length it veered round
to goats. .... ....
did ever you keep goat, Bill p
inquired gray whiskered gentleman
in corner seat. --s..- -
"Did everv' answered the little
man addressed with rustic familiarity.
II bought one last Christmas what
nearly brought me to the work us.
Eat anything, from tins o blackin' to
fatirons, that goat would. Lucky
thing for me the spring killed it,
II didn't know the seasons affected
goats" observed the gray whiskered
gentleman. ....-- H.. g.. r. Il
who's talkin' about seasons?" came
the reply. TT was the spring Of our
alarm clock what e made a meal Of
one day as done itr'-London Express
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Strictly Business.

"Sir," began stranger as he walk
ed directly up to business man, 81
am strictly on business"
$50 am t.
furnish money for his own tombstone"
$50 do l."
"Good again! I want to raise $25
to pay for stone over my grave.
What assistance will you render the
enterprise? want business an
swer."
"You shall have it, sir. Unless you
Immediately take your departure will
aid the enterprise by furnishing the
corpse" .-.@-
The stranger hurried off.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer. T.:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
A Warm Time COMING.

"I'm dom me best with the fire, sir
said the janitor at the door Of Gailey's
Office one cold morning, "but I'm
afraid can't make it very warm for
you You see, SIR
Never mind" feverishly replied Gal
ley, who had been out all night. my
wife will. be here shortly, expect"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Goif.\

Golf as recreation appeals to prac-
tfcally all ages. Impetuous youth,
staid middle age and the man in the
evening walk of life alike feel its fas.
cination and enjoy its manifold pleas
ures. Golf entails walking, the best
of exercises for the average man. It
trains the eye and the arm, and, while
it tries, it ought also to train the tenn
per.-Liverpool Courier.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Loaded.

Farmer Jones Ito amateur hunter)-
There wasn't better water dawg
livin' until you shootin' gents took to.
borrowin' I'm. Now lis 'ide's that full
Of shots he'd sink to the bottom like a
brick.-Bystander.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Generally the Case.

II wish you would mention this to
links. It is highly important"
''I'll mention it to him today"
"But how do you know you will see
him today?' <. >#E..5 H. ..
"I'm bound to bump into him. owe
him money."-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
After the Fire.

''You don't mean to say that Spend
.er is on his uppers. Why, I thought
he had money to burnp'
so he did have; but, unfortunately
for Spender, he carried no fre insur.
ance."-Brooklyh Life.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
An Amend ment.

Mrs Meanthing-Henry, have to
write paper for our club on '1rhe.
Woman Who Deliberates Is Lost
Have you any suggestions to maker
Mr.. Meanthing-Well, I don't know.
You might make 1t extinct instead
Of .slost Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
No Mercy,

Mistress-Sarah Jane, what has hap
pened? Sarah Jane-Oh, mum, I've
fallen down the stairs and broken my
neck! Mistress (frmly)-Well, what
ever you've broken will be deducted
from your ges.-Sydney IN. S. W.
Bulletin
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Two Enionas.

''Why don't we see men like the nov
elists describe r.
81 give it up. Why don't we see girls
like the illustrators draw 7'I louisville
Courier-J ournal. e
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Motoring.

motoring is the very poetry Of mo-
hon.''
Except when you have smashup!
''No; even then-its blank verse;
London Opinion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Type Writer Supplies

We carry a 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 $500.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
He Could Not Will.

""Can you lend me flyer, old fel-
low ?"
'Surely cam
"But will you?"
"Ah, my will power has utterly de-
serted me these daysv- Topics.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-07
Pencils

In this line we carry the Fa-
bers, Kohinoors, Dixons, in
black, colored or copying. We
have the artists extra soft PEN
ellis as well as the accountants
hard pencils.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
FAIR ON AT MILES

The big Custer County Fair is
now IN full blast, having started
Tuesday under the most auspicious
c circumstances. A full attendance
is reported from the county and the
sur rounding country.
Tt 'esday's races were, as usual,
the pl ~incipal point of attraction to
Fair Y. isitors. Dawson County reap
ed the big honors in the events. In
the 3-ye.ar-old trot, Harry Helms
horse. Governor Wilson, won hands
down, going away with the money
like a veteran. Governor Wilson
promises to be a wonder under fur
ther training. S. NJ. Wills won the
2..3O trot with Hokola, best two out
of three, taking the first and third
heats. T. w. Berry also took first
money with Aurora B. the veteran
running horse, in the quarter-mile
dash. It thus seems that Dawson
County horse flesh must win recog-
milton wherever it goes, judging
frOm past records.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
OPENS ON TUESDAY

The Gate City is busily preparing
to entertain the largest crowd ever
congregated here on the occasion of
the big Fair next week. Reports
from surrounding districts indicate
that the populace Of every place will
endeavor to be here as unit.
Entries are coming in fast in eve
ry department. The ladies' relay
race. probably the greatest feature
of the Fair, now has three entries.
They are Mrs. Benning, Miss Der
sham and an Indian girl. More may
come in later, so that this event will
lose none Of its former interest.
Bring your friends, tell all your
acquaintance and be there yourself
at the bigx Dawon County Fair next
week. The outing will do you good,
as we'll as make success of the
Fair.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10

In little seance of Saturday after
noon last, it was a case of go to grass
with the famous Calf of Dawson coun-
ty, and it was the lusty right arm of
County Clerk Wyman that sent him to
his quiet pastures. The whole affair
was over so quickly that no commotion
at all was visible in the immediate
neighbornood. The first intimation
outsiders had of the affair was when
they saw Court House attaches bund-
ling the Review man into hack to
begin the journey homeward, after
the fracas.
The Review man had gone to the
Court House about o'clock in the af-
ternoon on some errand, the nature of
which is not known. When he entered
the Office of Mr.. Wyrnan the prelimi-
naries Immediately started. Only two
blows were struck and the Calf went
to grass from we'll directed blow de-
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
NOTICE OF RESTORATION

Department of the Interior, Gen
eral Land Office. Notice is hereby
given chat the Acting Secretary of
the Interior has vacated department.
al order of withdrawal in so far as
the same effects the withdrawal for
irrigation purposes under the act of
June Is, 1902 (32 Stat, 388), for use
IN connection with the Lower Yellow
stone Project, Mont, N. D., of the
following described lands in the state
of Montana and by his authority such
of said tracts as have not been here
tofore finally restored and are other
wise withdrawn, reserved or appro-
priated, will be subject to settle
ment under the public land laws of
the United States on and after
September 5, 1908, but shall
not be subject to entry, filing, or
selection until October 5, 1909, at
the United States land office at
Glasgow, Montana, warning being
expressly given that no person will
be permitted to gain or exercise any
right whatever under any settle
ment or occupation begun after
June 9, 1908 and prior to September
5, 1903, all such settlement or Occu-
patton being forbidden, Montana
Principal Meridian T. 25 N, R. SO
E, lots l, 3 and 4 Section l. T. 26 NJ,
R SO E., lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Section Sc.
FRED BENNETT,
Commissioner of
the General Land Office.
FRANK PIERCE.
First Assistant
Secretary of the Interior.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
Strong Right Arm Of County Clerk Wyman Delivers Jolt
Which Stops Ebulitions of Calf Proof That
His AppeLation Is Well Deserved.
RECEIVES STARTLING CONFIRMATION THE AGATOR WILDLY
AGIrATEs AIR AND THEN GOES COUNT

the Calf doubtless lent additional
strength to his strong right arm. A
number of the many friends of the pop
ular county clerk have desired to ar
range match for him in the fstic
arena, but so far he has declined to go
into training.
Many and laughable were the COM
ments made on the affair by the citi-
zens of the city. The people were
unit in their commenda-
tion of Mr.. Wyman's course in up
holding the dignity of the county of
fee which he has so long and faithfully
served. IL the Calf has any friends
left they have not been found up to
the present, for prominent Republi-
cans have had the heartiest laughs ov-
er the seance. Possibly the bovine i'm
portation will henceforth have a care
remarks in print.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
Dowells Resolution Carried

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 4.-Sena-
tor Dowell's resolution providing
for the election Of a United States
senator to succeed the late Senator
Allison to be held Wednesday carrl-
ed by vote of So to l in the repub-
lican caucus today. Gilbert N. Nau-
gen, the proposed candidate OF the
standpatters, cast the one vote.
The standpatters did not make good
their threat ef the morning to bolt
the caucus in a body unless Governor
Cummins eliminated himself from
the short term contest, and when
the caucus convened but six were
present.
Governor Cummins at the close OF
the caucus declared himself well
pleased with the result. 1T is evl-
dent to me-" he declared, that my
friends want me to make the race,
and I am in the hands OF my
friends =
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10

Washington, Sept. Prank 2.
Sargent, commissioner of immigra-
ton, in the department. of com
merce and labor, died in this city of
stomach trouble.
Mr.. Sargent was 81 years old. He
was born in Orange, Vt. For IL
years, from 1885 TO 1902 he was
chief of the Brotherh ood of Loco
motive Firemen- In 1898 Pr'esi-
dent Mckinley appoIn ted him as a
member of the indus trial commits
sion. He had been commissioner
general of immigrati on since 1902.
He was a thirty-sec0I I'd degree Ma
son, and a member OF the national
civic federation He had been i'll
for several months. WI tn an ailment
of the stomach, whi ch refused te'
yield to the best of me dicai treat
ment.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
RACING AT THE MONTANA
STATE FAIR.

The nominations in the State Fair
running stakes have this year beat
en- all records. In the Mountain Stake
1-mile for $1,000 there are % nomin-
ations; in the Helena Handicap, II
mile, $1,000, %; in the NARROW
Stake, 7-8-mile, 26; in the Lewis and
Clark Stakes, 5-8-mile, %. The
Montana Derby has seven of the
states best product. Already the
orders for stalls has passed 300. In
the harness division the FL pace for
$500, known as the Merchants
Stake guaranteed by the Helena
merchants), there are nine entries
with certainty of six starters. This
race will be an event in the turf an
mails of the northwest. Five races
every day have been announced.
Some of the very best horses from
California, Oregon and Washington
are entered, and even Tennessee is
represented by q good stable.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10

livered under the something of
the nature of a kick from Opper' S
famous MAUD" of comic fiction. The
Calf struck the floor very suddenly
and took the full count. In fact he
was in Sunderland for some twenty
minutes, after being dragged into the
sheriff's office and revived with libe-
raj dashes of aqua pura. Although
limp as a rag, he was finally sufficient
ly recovered to be conveyed to his
domicile in a hack. Thus endeth the
first chapter.
The Calf never attempted to make
much defense against the onslaught of
the doughty county clerk, as doubtless
he was we'll aware that he was entire
ly in the wrong and foresaw his own
punishment. Mr.. Wyman is somewhat
of a cripple, having lost his left hand
many years ago. and righteous indig-
nation at the slanderous remarks of
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
Rumors Concerning Governorship

From Helena there came to Butte
last night the story of conference
which men versed in the intricacies
of Montana politics take to mean the
assured nomination of State Senator
Eward Donlan of Mjssoula as the re-
publican candidate for governor. 1t
is said that Senator Thomas H. Cart
er was the central figure in the con-
ference. Charles M. Webster was
also there. Probably dozen other
prominent republicans were there.
Senator Joe Dixon, who is under
stood to be Mr.. DOMAINS chief back
er, was not present.
What took blaze was rot talked Of
on the outside. "Just little talk"
was the answer the curious ones
got from those in the conference.
However, it was noticed by those
who saw the conference break up
that everybody, starting with Senat-
or Carter, shook hands with Mr..
Donlan. It is stated by those who
have been following republican polit-
les that Senator Carter has decided
to let Senator Dixon name the next
republican nominee for governor.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
Proves Cure for Tetanus

New York, Sept. "A case of te-
tanus in an advanced stage has just
been cured at St. Johns hospital,
Brooklyn. 1t is believed that the cure
was effected through the injection of a
common salt solution into the spinal
cord, BE advised by the specialists of
the Rockefeller institute.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
Former State Officer Dead

Spokane, Sept. 5.-W e. Cullen
Sr died tonight at his home here.
Mr.. Cullen was formerly associated
in the law business at Helena with the
late Senator Wilbur F. Sanders and
with former Governor Toole. He was
attorney general of Mon tana under
Governor Leslie and Governor Hauser
and was well-known pioneer of that
state
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
TWO DISASTROUS
CONFLAGRATIONS
Minnesota and Nevada Visited by Disasters o
Appalling Magnitude. Cities Destroyed.

povbide. New, Sept. 5.-Hun-
3,.Is Of workmen were today en-
..god in clearing away the blacken-
sJdobris occasioned by yesterday S
t.,ribIe fire, which made ashes Of
,.orIv the whole business section Of
1is city, destroyed many homes and
Is4 close to 5000 persons homeless
,nd without adequate shelter.
All through the business section
,sfes and strong boxes and every
tbirg of value not consumed by the
flames are being brought out and
reclaimed by owners. 1t has been
mDOssibIe, so far, to accurately es-
innate the property loss, but it is
stated that it will amount to at least
100000.
Today hundreds of people have
beeD without food, which they were
unable to obtain because of the de-
structiOn of grocery stores and sup
pIies Relief trains are expected to
arrive this afternoon to relieve the
situation. Citizens whose homes re-
NAMED uninjured have responded
oyaIy to aid the homeless ones and
arrangements are being made for
tents and temporary shelter, so that
most Of the homeless people will be
sheltered tonight. The fire has caus-
lnO diSOrderly conduct. There has
seen no loOting and local officers say
there is no occasion for alarm from
such source.
The fire originated at $3.50 o'clock
in the office of DR.. Garner, located
in the Rawhide Drug company's
building, frame building and very
nHammable. The fire department
quickly responded and 400 or 500
volunteers took up the fight, form
ing bucket brigade. Despite the
Efforts Of the fire fighters the flames
quickly spread and, within remark
ably short time, the business section
q the city, comprising eight blocks,
FSamass of flames. The fire was
Dot otSubdued until all of this section
a'he city was beyond saving. The
spread Of the flames further was
feVented by the use of dynamite
aOlOWng upmany structures. Over
''on and half Of this explosive was
used.
II was at first reported several
persons had lost their lives, but this
aS not been confirmed.
st. Paul, Sept. Governor John
@n today issued the following pro-
danatiOn;
great disaster has come to
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
''fns Endorsed in Home County

!. OlIOn' Sept. 5.-the Beaverhead
~ ~anly convention was held at the
'p''uO0se . IN Dill on this afternoon.
~, 'g'eraI speeches were made, a
j Il~,,utlon !, adopted endorsing Edwin
s.'. sorflS Tor governor, delegates to
4. ''".e convention elected and
! ~ q adjournment was taken subject
J, ~. alS call Of the chairman without
Gs Gul'y ticket being nominated.
a1.5,: IN resolution adopted contained the
"a3ging a,g Paragraphs:
ts,s"t.si "ueteas' We the delegates, rep
ceas ce3asaayes of the democratic party
a,,s,s,, p'erhead county, in convention
us,li. aOed' being mindful of the
espia1 is !, worth, splendid ability and
ab So !, Inaracter of the governor of
nd @'e' Hon. Edwin L. Norris,
GIrn
peisn,' nsPeas, "a Such qualifications es-
@lvns :, ~ nm for the duties de-
be gsstsa upon % the chief executive of
- p'a'e' therefore be it
a,.,e ss'o.,ed, !, That the delegates
eantr ! - represent Beaverhead
d to n1.tl n the state convention. call call
spt 8 e' tba In Anaconda Tuesday,
| hi se's'.ssn ! snsre sr and then express the
ag Hon u = THIS convention by plac-
Edwin L. Norris before
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
F. H. Ray Becomes Examiner

Helena, Sept. 2.-Governor Norris
today appointed F. H. Ray assistant
state examiner, to fill the unexpired
term of the late T.. E. Collins as state
examiner. The term expires Jan. "a.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
has come to of Duluth.

said convention as a candidate for
the office of governor of this state
and to use all honorable means to Sc
cure nomination.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10

None bit expert workmen en-
ploved at the Hotel Jordan barber
shop. Try them. oStI.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-10
NO. 5 IN COLLISION

Missoula. Sept. 5.-Four we'll
known and popular railroad men and
three tramps met death at an early
hour this morning in headon collision
at Rock Spur, between Perma and Oh
i've stations on the main line of the
Northern Pacific, about so miles west
of Missoula. Several others were in
jured. The dead are George w. Val
entine, engineer, Missoula; Thomas A.
Munson, engineer, Missoula; T. Z.
Herring, fireman, Missoula; Elmer 0.
Robinson, fireman, Missoula; three
tramps, names unknown. The injured: !:
Fl. D. Dixon, brakeman, will recover; /;
Louis Fold, laborer, Minneapolis, head
crushed, will recover; two passengers,
names unknown.
Passenger train No. was an hour
behind time when leaving Missoula
last night and was running at the rate
of 80 miles an hour when ut crashed
into extra freight Nc. 58, tsastbound.
Operator Mitchell at Perma had
been notified to hold No. S until the
freight arrived, but for some unknown
reason he did not receive the warning
until after No. had passed the sta
tion.
Coming around sharp curve the
two engines met and before the train
men could jump the engines collided,
the engineers and firemen being al
most instantly killed. The tender Of
one Of the engines was thrown into the
river, the express car was demolished
and the baggage car thrown over the
embankment, but luckily few of the
passengers, most of whom were asleep
at the time, were injured.
Fold and three trampsi were riding
on the rods of No. S. Fold says he does
not know who his companions were.
Following the collision the wreckage
caught fire from the overturned en-
gines.
Robinson body was caught between
the engine and tank and was not extri-
Gated until late hour this afternoon.
All of the bodies were. brought to Mis-
soula.