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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-04
The Size Of Great Men.

The Iron Duke has always been a
mystery. have read that he was six
feet four inches tall. have read also
that, he was only five feet six inches.
Historians tell us he was anywhere
from five feet six inches to five feet
eleven inches. There are some things
seemingly very simple which it is i'm
possible to establish This is one of
them. Historians are still guessing the
height Of Julius Caesar, the size of
Hannibarss head, the weight Of Alex
ander the Great and the general d.
mansions Of Solomon. Why, we are not
even sure Of the stature Of George
Washington. Itlmight be believed that
Napoleon, Alexander the Great and
Jay Gould. were Of the same size, three
bumptious little chaps. And it is com
mon belief that Charlemagne, Erling
the Bold, Frederick the Great, Robert
Bruce, Sir William Wallace, General
Winfield Scott and Richard Occur dc
Lion were an top notchers, cold Fuss
and Feathersy' formed in the prodigal.
ity of nature, leading in girth and
weight.-New York Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-04
This Day and Time.

''Dis YER day an time" said Brother
Williams, .is too much fer me. Eff dar
wuz Joshua Twin who could make de
suntstan' still he do it SO he could save
on de gas bill, an eff Jonah wuz Twin
now .an' whale didn't have any mo-
sense sthan ter swaller him he'd lam
dat whale high an dry an sell him ter
de lie trust, an eff Lot wuz gwine long
wild his wife an she wuz turned into a
pillar er salt he'd bull a fence roun'
her an 'lect hisse'f president er salt
trust! hits de rushin'est, grab all age
I ever wuz in. Dey not only rides de
lightnin', but dey done staked of de
stars, an dey knows des how many
hours day de fireman in de sun
works, an, dey is slick enough ter tie tin
cans ter de tails Of de comics what go
blazin' roun' de sky! We is so wise on
our own account dat wisdom itse'f
looks foolish Whar we'll fetch up
dunno. All I does know is dat we
gwine fast enough ter make yo' head
oxuimp,-Aflanta Cnnatif,tins,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-04
Taken unawares,

It Is likely that the most embarrass-
ed man in New York could be found
last Monday in a Sixth avenue store.
He was mild, inoffensive looking
man. He stood leaning over the bal
cony that surrounds the first floor Of
the store, looking with interest at the
crowd below. Presently his eye alight-
ed on small boy who was being rush.
ed from counter to counter in tow Of
very large woman. Just as he look
ed down at the boy the boy looked up
at him. Instinctively perceiving, with
diabollc instinct, what would be bis
own youthful propensity if he occu-
pied similar point Of vantage, the boy
struck beseeching attitude and called
out in imploring accents:
ooh, mister; please, mister, don't spit
on mev'
For a man with no intention Of spit
ting on that particular boy or any one
else the situation was certainly awk-
wark, and the man retired in red faced
confusion.-New York Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-04

a uocuor, now eminent, was at one
time serving as inferno in one Of the
Philadelphia hospitals as well as hold
ing his own with a coterie Of rather
gay friends. On a certain morning the
physician awoke to find that he had
sadly oversight. Sleepily DOMINIC his
attire, he fastened to the hospital and
soon stalwart young Irishman claim
ed his attention.
| "Well, my man, what seems to be
your trouble this morning?" inquired
| the doctor, concealing yawn and TAX
ing the patient by the hand to examine
his pulse.
"Faith, sor, it's all In me breathin',
doctor. I can't git me breath at all, at
all."
1.-THE pulse is normal, Pat, but let
me examine the lung action a mo-
ment," replied the doctor, kneeling be-
side the cot and laying his head on the
Irishman's chest. "Now let me hear
you talk" he continued, closing his
eyes and listening attentively for
sounds Of pulmonary congestion.
A moment Of silence.
"What will be sayin', doctor?"
finally asked the patient.
ooh, say anything. Count. Count
one, two, three and up. that way"
murmured the physician drowsily.
EVAN, two, three, fure, five, SIX
When the young doctor, with start,
opened his eyes, Pat was continuing
weakly, "Tin hundred an sixty-nine,
tin hundred an sivinty, tin hundred
an sivinty-wan." Success.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-04

Only two days left Of the Mart
closing out sale.
Catherine Miller was a Deer
River visitor in the city today.
Elk decorations for Elks' conven-
ton, at the Colonel's News Stand,
III Third St.
Phillip Gill went to Menagha
this morning in the interest of the
firm of Gill Bros. of this city.
If you want an ice cream that
will suit your taste, try the Monarch
brand. Sold only by Scott Stewart,
C. H. Mills of Brainerd, the
general representative for the Swift
company, come down this morning
from trip up north"
A lot of ginghams and wash
goods worth lie to 25c-now only
&c at the Mart closing out sale.
John J. Robinson left this morn.
ing for Traverse city, Mich, where
he will spend fortnight with
relatives and friends.
Christ Olson, who is now engaged
in business at Northome, came down
from that place this morning to look
after some business interests in this
city.
J. G. Morrison, Jr., the popular
Red Lake merchant, came to the
city last night from visit to his
old home at White Earth. HI
left this afternoon for his home al
Red Lake agency.
Henry Blake, senior member O.
the logging firm of Blake & Hawkins
came down from Blackjack thi!
morning and passed through to hi!
home at Minneapolis for a visit Of
three four days with his family
Mr.. Blake took with him one of the
fine pike which he caught in Black
duck lake.
At the regular meeting of the
Rebekah lodge, held last evening,
Rev. Deniston and Mrs. Laura Cobb
were initiated into the order. Mrs
Arvella Kenfeld of Ashland, Wis.
was visitor at the meeting. She
highly commended the work done by
the degree team and pronounced il
the best she had seen for many
years. Mrs. Atwood and Mrs. Gel
were elected to accompany Mrs
Trask, the regular delegate to the
meeting of the assembly which con
venes June 10 and H..
Additional local matter will be foun,
on fourth page.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-04
Queer, but True.


"For this here splurge," said the ca
terer, 'sdo the guests know one another
well or are they jest passin' acquaint-
ances?'
ooh, they are intimate friends, life
long friends"
'aThen," said the caterer, '1'll add 20
per cent to that estimate if you don't
mind"
"But do mind. Why
'"Twenty per cent more for lifelong
friends" the caterer insisted. I'D be
out of pocket otherwise. A bunch Of
friends at splurge always eat fifth
more than a bunch Of passin' acquaint-
ances or strangers. Didn't you never
notice that?' he concluded as he recti-
fed the bill. 'You might have noticed
it from your own experience. Among
strangers you're i'll at ease, nervous
that takes your appetite away. But
with friends you're quite at home, and
you eat like a horse.''-New Orleans
Times-Delnocrat.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-04
Crlbbage Players.
Look at our locals. There will be
something doing in cribbage soon.
Rooms Wanted,

All available rooms in the city
will be needed for entertaining the
Elks June 1890. Any one having
rooms to rent for this purpose. will
kindly notify Ell. Jerrard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
PEARL HARBoR A
NEGLECTED OPPORTUNITY.
o.
IN. Y. Tribune.)


Our annexation of Hawaii, our de
yelopment of vast political as well as
commercial interests in the Pacific
and the obvious desirability of devel
aping our coast defenses and naval
auxiliaries according to a consistent
and adequate plan all bespeak the
need of making that finest natural
harbor in the Pacific place of SER
vice in peace and OF security In war.
Its value TO commerce would be great
It's value In war would be inestim-
able. and 1t would. as has been well
suggested In congress, be one of the
strongest possible factors for the
prevention of war In the Pacific
ocean. After all these years of neg
lect and In view of existing condi-
tons at the present day. II seems not
for the naval affairs com
mittee to say, as 1t does, that every
OF the national honor
and policy calls for the prompt equip
ment of Pearl Harbor as an impreg-
nable naval base.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
Making Good.

There is no way Of making LASTING
friends Ike Making Good,r and Doctor
Pierce's medicines well exemplify this,
and their friends, after more than two
decades OF popularity, are numbered by
the hundreds OF thousands. They have
smade good and they have not made
drunkards.
known composition is DR.. pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. II still enjoys an i'm
mense sale, while most OF the prepara-
tions that have come into prominence In
the earlier period OF its popularity have
gone by the board and are never more
heard OF. There must be some reason for
this long time popularity and that is 10
be found In its superior merits. When
once given fair trial for weak stomach,
or for liver and blood affections, its supe-
rior curative qualities are soon manifest;
hence 1t has survived and grown In pop
ular favor, while scores OF less meritorious
articles have suddenly flashed into favor
for brief period and then been as soon
forgotten.
For = torpid liver with its attendant
Indigestion, dyspepsia, headache, per.
haps dizziness, foul breath, nasty coated
tongue, with bitter taste, loss OF appetite,
with distress after eating, nervousness
and debility, nothing Is SO good as DR..
Piercs's Golden Medical Discovery. It's
an honest, square-deal nedicpe with all
It's ingredients printed on botee-wrappcr
= no secret, no hocus-pocus hnmhpg.
therefore don't accept q substttnfo TINT
the dealer may possibly make little big
ger profit. Ilisfst on your right TO have
what you call for.
Don't buy Or. Plerce's Favorite Preserip-
tlon expecting it to prove n rcure-all.' j
is only advised for woman's spectdl all
ments 1t makes weak women strong ard
sick women well. Less advertised thn
some preparations sold for Ike purposes,
Its sterling curative virtues still maintain
its position In the front ranks, where II
stood over two decades ago. AS an in
vigorating tonic and Strengthening nery-
Inc II is unequaled. II won't satisfy those
who want "booze,T for there is not drop
OF alcohol in IT,
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, the origi.
nal Little Liver Pills. although the first
pill OF their kind In the market, still lead.
and when once tried are over afterwards
In favor. Easy TO take as candy-one to
three a dose. Much initiated but neuer
sQttdied.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
:. WHEN Wife WENT DUCK HUNTING.


My wife a her headth eother day
That she would duck hunting
Now was wise enough know that few,
But whats the use TO with view
We reached destination and 10 lew
some floating calmly
For wihes always careless when 4
I'm what viii going
Poor little ducks" heard her to
AT last she raised deathly pale.
And from afar the lake "quack"
When the smoke had surprise we saw
The ducks still floating
Now was wise enough to know that something amlss
Who heard bucks
Just then % omewh low:
Those
But wide heard him and her o
How could with me?"
faced her calmly I'm moi to blame,
1t was naughty tick-an shame
"Of course. then, I'll said quite tender
If you will promise faithfully e
Now Of course had to promise her
But then little promise isn't 8
So l have kept the amosto week.
But can't resist the
But If wife ever knows 1 told be mad,
So please please don't sad.
Tn1y sowpoy
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
AGE NO BAR.


Everybody in Durango is Eligible.
Old people stopped with suffering,
Middle age courageously fighting,
Youth protesting impatiently;
Children unable to explain;
All in misery from their kidneys.
Only q little backache first.
Comes when you catch cold
Or when you strain the back
Many complications follow.
Urinary disorders. diabetes, and
Bright's disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure backache.
Cure every form of kidney ills.
Mrs. Clara Reynolds, of S02 Sixth
avenue, Durango, Colo, says; My
little girl. IL years of age, had kid
ney trouble, the result of typhoid
fever. Besides evidence of weakness
OF the kidneys as was shown by lack
of control of the secretions, she now
and then complained of backache.
Reading about Doan's Kidney Pills,
l sent to Tiffany's drug store for Il
box and from their use there was
marked change in the child's condi-
tion. Their good effect on her gen
eral health was such that / am amply
justified in vouching for the merits of
Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. D..
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans-a
take no other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
FOR SALE
-

FORTY acres in improved land in the
tioa. Acres in orchard two years
old. Jonathan and Gano apples. 10
acres in timothy; balance of the
la1d in general crop. Two-story
nineroom frame house, stable. hay
shed, ample water rights. Price
1880. 1t would cost $4,000 to re-
place the Improvements.
THE FRANK ELDREDGE INV. CO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
PLENTY OF TROUBLE

is caused by stagnation of the liver
and bowels. To get rid of it and
heidache and biliousness and the poi
son that brings jaundice. take DR..
Kings New Life Pills, the reliable
purifiers that do the work without
grinding or gripping. 25c at all drug
gists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
THE CIRCUS

acrobat finds 1t necessary at all times
to keep his muscles and joints supple
That is the reason that hundreds OF
them keep bottle of Ballard's Snow
Liniment always on hand. A sure
cure for rheumatism, cuts, sprains,
sore throat, lame back, contracted
muscles, corns. bunions and all pains.
Price 25c, soc and $1.0O per bottle.
Sold by S. G. Wall the druggist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The Durango Savings and Building
association is under the management
directors and complete information as
of some of the best known and most
conservative and responsible business
men in the city. Call on or write to
the secretary, w. C. Leisenberg. for
pamphlet giving list OF officers and
to how to get loan from the associa.
tion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
LAWN NOW ERS.

Now is the time to have your lawn
mower put in shape. We have spec
ial lawn mower grinder. 1t costs but
a dollar 20 have your lawn mower
ground and adjusted. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Price s10O Mowers
called for and delivered Durango
Novelty Works, 1858 Main Phone
Black n.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

PLEASE GO WAY AND LET ME
SLEEP"
Is what everyone says who uses q
Sealy mattress. The most comfort
able mattress made and will last a
life time, which makes them the
cheapest on the market. The factory
guarantees them never to break up or
become lumpy. We are the exclusive
agents for the Sealy mattress in our
city and tell our friends frankly that
1t is the best mattress on the Amer
lean continent. s. M. BIGGS & CO.,
Durango, & Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
A PLEASANT HOUR.

The Brunswick Billiard Parlors con-
unue TO attract those who enjoy a
good game of billiards. The best ta-
bles. cues, and most comfortable place
to take it easy in the southwest. The
choicers cigars and CONNECTIONS for the
lovers of the weed and sweets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

District Attorney Pulliam went to
Howardsville this morning to inquire
into the facts regarding the killing
yesterday.
c. c. Pinckney OF Shiprock was an
arrival last evening. being on rest
ing trip, having been in poor health
the last few weeks.
Increase In pension of S12 a month
has been granted the following Duran
go men: William II. Cox, Charles
Brookover, John w. Wingate and
chas. f. Briggs.
Any woman can be beautiful, says
Nine. Yale. This is at least as en-
couragiag as Gertrude Atherton's dec.
laration that a woman may marry
any man she wants to.
w. ]. Godfrey went down this morn.
ing for a visit to his ranch at Flora
Vista Mr.. Godfrey, like all the rest
down there. is improving his place
and setting out mora fruit trees. His
old orchard amounts to two acres.
]. L. Rothrock. travelling man from
Denver, spent an extra day in town
with old friends and left this morn
ing on the eastern. Mr.. Rothrock
was formerly in the dry goods bus
mess In Lake City and later in Mont
rose.
Jacob Ross of the Ross Mining
company at Silverton, stopped over
night In town and went to Silverton
this morning. He has been at Mont
rose on a visit TO his wife. she staying |
there on account OF the low altitude
and warm climate.
w. A. Glotfelter. real estate man OF
Pennington. came up last evening TO
meet his wife. who has just returned
from trip to Oklahoma, where she
visited her mother. Mr.. 0lotfelter
has . party Of homeseekers coming
soon to look 1t the Fsrmington 500
Lon. J
a -
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
HOME RESTAuR RANT

the Home restaurant is now under
the management of Mrs. Griffith, WHO
is catering to largely increased pat
ronage, serving the best 25-cent meals
in the city. Call and be convinced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
ONLY $4,000 FROM DENVER.

The Colorado & Southern offers be
tween March 9TH and April Both. this
very attractive rate to California. Ari-
zona, Nevada, Oregon and Washing
ton points: also Mexico Certain
points,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Otto Mears and wife win take up
their residence in Silyerton early in
June for the summer, according TO
the Miner. Their son-inlaw, Mr..
Pitcher. and his family will also live
there for the summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

For twenty-four heurs ending G a.
IN. April A:
Barometer, p. m, 23.49; 6 a. M,
1850; thermometer. A, 33; direction
of wind. N, w; velocity of wind 5, q:
precipitation, .O3, .0s; state of the
weather, raining. cloudy; maximum
temperature yesterday, 81; minimum
26.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The Palace hotel is constantly grow
ing In popularity with the travelling
public. Splendid table service, clean
beds and right treatment
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The Horseshoe Club is where you
get the best whiskies, wines, cigars.
etc. Andy Chitwood makes 1t point
to see that courteous treatment is ac-
corded patrons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

For next Tuesday night grand car
nival skating. Only those in costume
can skate up to 10 O'Clock. Prizes
viii be given.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Wnen n Pennington stop at the
Grand hotel. the best country hotel
III the west Modern livery and feed
stable in connection. Fine rigs and
best feed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Storage of all Kinds-Wood & Nor.
gan receive and care for all kinds OF
storage. Prompt handling and safe
care are special features.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
COLLECTIONS.

We collect honest debts anywhere
in the world. No charge unless sue
cessful. DURANGO ADJUSTMENT
AGENCY. Offices over First National
Bank.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
WE HAVE PLENTY OF Goa

WE HAVE PLENTY OF COAL.
We have built extensive coal sheds
for the storage of coal and Will keep
supply of $50 to 200 tons constantly
on hand which will enable is to make
prompt deliveries every day. hence no
delay when ordering coal of the un-
dersigned.
We are the only coal dealers hav.
ing coal weighed at the public scales
and ticket from disinterested
weigher goes with every load of coal
delivered.
Perin's Peak Is the best coal on the
market today. Once a customer al
ways one.
THE SAN JUAN TRANSFER co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

For gun and watch repairing. also
novelties in search and fash lights
and batteries. etc, go to Freund's.
Colorado Armory, south OF Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

II you want to stop at comfortable
hote! with the best of meals and splen-
Nv beds. register at the Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

French-American eye specialist.
most modern methods. Fournier, at
Strater hotel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Buy your hose from me, every foot
fully guaranteed. We never quibble.
w. c. CHAPMAN
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
0. 6 3. G. TINE TABLE.

No. 116-Leaves for Denver
DAILY .............S $3.50 a M
No. 115-Arriyes from Denver
DAILY .........-.....-6p p m,
No. 41b--Leaves for Silverton
Daily .....-.....S 800 a IN.
No. 416-Arrives from Silver
ton DAILY ....... .5;45 p. m.
Rio Grande Southern
No. 5-Arrives from Tellu-
ride Daily ......4:45 pm.
No. 6-Leaves for Telluride
DAILY .............7:5O so a. IN.
Duranso-F Farminston
No. 472-Leaves for Farming
ton DAILY Elk. SUM- .S:4 45a. m.
No. 471-Arrives from Farm
ington IDLY Elk. Sum .4:1O p. m.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Seven-ply Brook hose outlasts all
others, also cotton hose, fully guaran-
teed. w. C. CHAPMAN.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

You will have to hurry II you want
some of those Csc sox at two pairs for
25c at Nathap's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The best work and dress shoes in
town are at Natban's first-class cloth
ing store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The swellest line of neckwear ever
shown in Durango is on display at
Nathan's. and the price is only soc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

II you enjoy game of pool, step IN
to Alexander & Jamison's and you will
find the best tables In town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Consult Fournier the opticion, at
Strater hotel Children a specially.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

To be in style is to buy at Nathan's
flrst-class clothing store
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

For baths call at Helms barber
shop. Three as fine tubs as can be
found in the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
Mrs. 8. /. Judkins

Mrs. F. L. Judkins
SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING
Room 2os-Newman Bldg.
Notary Public Dispositions
Phone, Red 1903
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Special skating for next Friday
night, a three-legged race. Fun for
all. At Red Men hall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06
THE SOUTHERN HOTEL.

This ts the popular hotel of Du-
range. Everything first class. Finest
beds IL the city. Rates reasonable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

See the swell line of mems hats il
Nathan's window.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Tailoring. cleaning, pressing and al
tering by an expert tailor at Nathan's
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The Horseshoe club is itself again
ANDY Ghitwoof r. I'm charge
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The only frst-class one-price cloth
ing store in Durango is Nathan's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The best work shirts in town are
only SOC at Nathan's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

Get your shoes shined Harry Har.
per will make looking glass out of
them. At Wesley Helms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

25c fancy sox l2zc at Nathan's,
See window.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The DRY Climate" cigar at Kenel.
berger is having great run.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-04-06

The cigars at the Horseshoe club
covers every well known make