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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
GREAT ARMY OF UNEMPLOYED
Number of Workmen in ldleness Esti-
mated at 4,750,000.

New York, April -8.-A convention
of representatives of various labor
and other bodies was held at the Hotel
Astor to inquire into the number of
unemployed throughout the United
States and the reasons for their idle
ness.
Samuel A. Stodel, representative
of the Industrial Workers of the
World, said that he had prepared a
statement of the number of unem-
ployed in thirty-seven states.
"A reasonable estimate of the mum:
Der of unemployed throughout the
United States at the present time
would be at least 4,750,000," he said.
Stodel asserted that matters are go
ing to be worse.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
CAR DROPS TO STREET
Chicago Elevated Railroad Scene
Of Exciting Accident.
EIGHT SERIOUSLY INJURED
Score of Others Badly Hurt When
Coach Jumps Track and Crashes to
Ground-PoIice Drag Imprisoned o.
cupants Through Broken Windows

Ground-Police Drag Imprisoned o.
cupants Through Broken Windows
Chicago, April 8.-Eight persons
were seriously injured, one probably
fatally, and nearly a score of others
were hurt when the motor car of a
southbound train on the South Side
Elevated railroad jumped the track
few hundred feet north of the Indiana
avenue station and crashed to the
ground. The motorman Of the car,
George Stang, was cut and bruised
about the head and body and his skull
fractured. He may die.
About fifty persons were in the front
car when the accident happened and
many of them were more or less in
jured. The train was moving rapidly
when the front trucks of the motor
car jumped the track The car bumped
along the rails for a short distance
and then plunged off the elevated
structure, landing in the rear yard at
1926 Prairie avenue.
Ambulances and patrol wagons
were hurried to the scene from nearly
all the police stations on the South
Side of the city. Lieutenant Cronin
and ten officers from the Fiftieth
street station we're the first to arrive
They found the passengers of the mo-
tor car penned in and struggling to
make their escape. When additional
help arrived the imprisoned passen-
gers were dragged through the shat
tered windows and carried into nearby
residences, while the more seriously
injured were hurried to various hos
Dita1s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
JAFS E..UCIl INTERESTED.
Americas Stand regarding Manchu.
ria Nario.sEy Interpreted.

Toxic, April gotiations be-
tween America and Russia concerning
the administration CT affairs at Har-
bin are being closely watched by ia
pan. The alarmist newspapers sug-
gest Japanese administration of South
Marchuria as the real object of Amer
lean action. The sensationalists con-
meet the coming of the American fleet
with possible future representation
concerning South Manchuria.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Deputy Sheriff Assassinated.

Trinidad, Colo, April S.-Deputy
Sheriff Tony Shelby was shot and in
stantly killed by an unknown man,
who sprang upon him as he was near
ing his home, fired two shots at short
range, jumped into a nearby rig and
drove rapidly out of town. Shelby
had served as deputy for a number of
years and was an officer during the
strike troubles several years ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Double Hanging at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, April S.-The second
double hanging of the present year
took place when Max Softer and JOS
eph Tolrico were executed for MUIR
ders committed during jealous pas
sions. Softer shot and killed girl
because she threatened to end their
engagement to marry and Tolrico
killed the brother of his sweetheart
after attempting to shoot the girl.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
MISS KATHERINE ELKINS.

Elkins, daughter of Senator Elkins of
West Virginia.
Although nothing official is known it
is reported that the engagement has
been confirmed and that it is the in
tention of the Duke of the Abruzzi to
return to the United States shortly.
1t is also asserted that the engage
ment will not be officially announced,
such announcement affecting mem
bers of the royal family being I'M
usual.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Caught by Gang of sharpers

Indianapolis, April .S.-A special to
the News from South Bend says: w.
J. Springborn, president of the public
service board of Cleveland, who came
to South Bend to- close a deal for a
game preserve and clubhouse in Flor
ida. was made the victim of a gang of
sharpers and lost $4,000 betting on a
fake wrestling match
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Bullet May Prove Fatal.

Washington, April s-Thomas No.
Creery, the New York horseman acct.
dentally shot by Congressman J.
Thomas Heflin of Alabama few days
ago, is i'm a serious condition. He has
been operated on for lockjaw at
George Washington university hospi
tai as the only hope sof saving his life.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
To Buy Brazilian Warships.

London, April 8.-Interest has been
aroused in naval circles by the report
that the British admiralty is consider
Ing the purchase of the two big bat
tleships now being built in this coun-
try for Brazil. 1t is pointed out that
Brazil has no need for two such pow
erful ships, which, in addition to their
original great cost, will be expensive
to maintain.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
H0BOS HOLD UP TRAIN.
Rob Freight Cars of Hams, Bacon and
Other Meat.

Ogden, Utah, April San extra
Westbound freight train was sur
rounded at Lucine by gang of hun
CRY tramps and refrigerator car was
broken open and robbed of a large
number of hams, pieces Of bacon and
other meat. The robbery occurred
while the train was sidetracked. The
five trainmen in charge were utterly
unable to cope with the horde of no.
hos. The leaders warned the train
crew not to interfere, as the men were
hungry and determined to have food
at all hazards. ,..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Hopes for Free Wood Pulp.

Washington, April Sherman Rid
der of the New York Stats Zeitung,
who represents the Newspaper Pub
fishers association in their demand
for free. wood pulp SO as to reduce the
price of white paper, said after con-
ferring with President Roosevelt that
he was sanguine congress would not
adjourn without passing such meas.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08

ONE CENT A WORD.
HELP WANTED,

WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY: Able.
bodied unmarried men, between
ages of IS and IS; citizens of
United States, of good character
and temperate habits, who can
speak, read, and write English
For information apply to Recruit
ing Officer. Miles Block, Bemidji
Mimi. ..-- ....
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
CONGRESSMAN BRICK DEAD
Became Ill During Indiana Republican
Convention.

Became Ill During Indiana Republican
Convention.
Indianapolis, April 8.-Congressman
Abraham Lincoln Brick of the Thir-
teenth Indiana district died. suddenly
here in a sanitorium. Acute Brights
disease is given as the cause of death
He came here from his home in South
Bend last week to attend the Repub-
ican state convention.
Washington, April 8-The news of
the sudden death at indianapolis of
Representative Brick of the Thir-
teenth Indiana district came as COM
plete surprise. When Mr.. Brick left
here short time ago she was ap-
parently in the best of health. Mr..
Brick was one of the most useful mem
bers Of the house. He rendered con-
spicuous service on the committee on
appropriations and was always relied
upon vigorously to support his COM
mittee on the floor of the house. Per
sOnally Mr.. Brick was very popular
and his untimely death was a great
shock to his colleagues in the house.
Mr.. Brick is the fourth member of the
present house to die.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
France supportinu Russia,

Paris, April Speaking before
the senate Foreign Minister Pichon
announced that France was supporting
the proposals for Macedonian reform
advanced by Russia, considering them
preferable to those made by Great
Britain. The minister said further
that France had Joined Russia and
Italy in supporting the Servian de-
mand for railroad concession from
the Danube to the Adriatic.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Secretly Married on Canal Zone.

Panama, April 8. Miss Gladys
Squiers, daughter of the American
minister to Panama, Herbert G.
Squiers, was secretly married to Lieu
tenant Harry H. Rousseau, member
of the Panama canal commission, last
Saturday night. The ceremony was
performed by Judge Hezekiah a. Gud-
ger of North Carolina, who is judge
Of the canal zone in the district of
AncOn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Bank Robbers Secure SIG. 500.

Topeka, Kan, April S.-Robbers
dynamited the safe of the State bank
at Huron and escaped with $500.
The bank building was badly wrecked.
The robbers, who are believed to have
been six in number, escaped on hand
cars.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Must Sacrifice New Piano.

On account of having no place to
keep it, having lost my home by fire,
I will sell my brand new $375 piano
for $3.50 if taken at once.
V. L. Ellis, at Pioneer office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Lumber for Sale.

We have for sale lumber, lath and
shingles. While they last we will
sell shingles at $500, lath at SIPS.
Douglas Lumber Co., Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
REPUBLICANS WITHDRAW.
Refuse to Vote for Publicity of Cam.
paign Contributions.

paign Contributions.
Washington, April S.-The Repub-
lican members of the house commit
tee on the election of the president,
etc., withdrew from the meeting of
that committee when vote was
about to be obtained on Representa-
tive McCalls bill requiring publicity
of campaign contributions and the
Democratic members have prepared a
statement in which they practically
charge the Republicans with cow
ardice in refusing to go on record on
the subject. The discussion in the
committee was very animated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
OPINION.

Opinion is a light, vain, crude and
imperfect thing settled in the magma
ton, but never arriving at the under
standing, there to obtain the tincture
Of reason Ben Jonson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08

WANTED TO Rents or 6
room house for small family; water
and sewer, desired. Apply to
Pioneer office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08

Notwithstanding sewing
machine; must be in good con-
dition. Inquire at Pioneer, or
telephone 216-2 or 419 Mime
sofa auenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
Housekeeper Wanted.

Housekeeper by widower on farm.
No objection to one or two children.
Must do the milking. Address,
Oakridge Farm, Bemidii.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One 75-horsepower
engine and boiler, with comblete
sawmill; in frst-class order. Ad-
dress E. J. Swedback, Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
LEGISLATION UNNECESSARY
Emigration From India to Canada Will
Be Stopped.

London, April S.-As a result of the
conferences held in this city between
Mackenzie King, deputy minister of
labor of Canada; John Morley, secre-
tary of state for India, and the Earl of
Elgin, secretary of state for the col
onies, satisfactory solution of the
difficulty arising from the emigration.
of East Indians to Canada has been
found. While no legislation to restrict
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
A Crash.

A Crash.
"John, what was that awful noise in
the bathroom just nowY
Don't worry, my dear" replied
John sleepily. 1T was merely crash
towel falling Sentinel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
MISCELLANEOUS,

PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays,
ESQ to 6 p. M, and Saturday
evening 7:3O to 9 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell
librarian. ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08

WANTED: To purchase good Sec
ond hand safe. Inquire at this
office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-08
ROYAL FAMILY IN COUNCIL

Abruzzi's Engagement to Miss EIkins
Confirmed.
Rome, April S.-The Duke, of Aosta
has arrived here and had breakfast
with King Victor Emmanuel the Duke
of the Abruzzi and the Count of Tu-
was held relative to arranging a mar
riage engagement between the Duke
of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05
SCOTLAND NECK, N. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER S, 1908.

Now that sounds ridiculous, it is
ridiculous, but isn't it, honestly,
about as sensible as a good many
conversations that we hear, and may
be, take part in? People, old and
young, wise and foolish, are alike
guilty Of frequently doing as Sam
did, making the most nonsensical re-
marks about the most foolish things.
all in desperate effort to make
talk" 1t gets embarrassing, and
tremendously 50, to have nothing to
say, and yet feel under obligations
to talk at any cost. Who of US has
not been in just such a predica-
ment?
When the time comes for US to
give account for every idle word that
we have spoken, what in the world
is to become of US. At any rate the
matter Is deserving of considera
ton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05
Which Side?
(Selected.)

(Seected)
Riding on a train through noun
tain section Of our country, recently,
we were enthusiastic over the pano-
rama of beauty which spread out be-
fore our eyes. A great valley spread
out below US. The leafng trees and
the blossoming orchards, the mellow
furrows and the velvet meadows,
broken by the winding river, franz
ed by a distant range of majestic
hills, fringed with silver clouds, and
all topped with perfect azure, form
ed perfect picture of nature at her
best. We looked to the other side
of the train, and behold! a great wall
of obtruding rocks and earth gave
of nothing but dirt and
possible disaster. And is it not Of
ten so in life? We may see every
thing beautiful and promising or
shut off and disappointing. It is ac-
cording to our point of view. Get
all the beautiful and hopeful views
Of life you possibly can. 1t will
make you happier and more success
fI1l
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05
How Is Your Digestion.

Mrs. Mary Bowling OF No. 228 Sth
Ave, San Francisco, recommends a
remedy for stomach trouble. She says;
"Gratltude for the wonderful effect Of
Electric Bitters in case Of acute indi-
gestion, prompts this testimonial. |
am fully convinced that for stomach
and liver tronbles Electric Bitters is the
best remedy on the market to-day"
This great tonic and Alternative medi-
cine invigorates the system, purfies
the blood and is especially helpful in all
forms of female weakness. SOC. at +.
I. Whitehead g. Company's drug
store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05
NUMBER "A.
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings
That no Scotland Neck Citi-
zen Can Afford to Ignore.

DANGER SIGNAL NO. comes
from the kidney sccrctions. The will
warn You when the kidneys are sick.
Well kidneys eXcrcte Il clear. amber
fluid. Sick kidneys send out Il thin,
pale and foamy, or thick, red, i'll
smelling urine, full OF sediment and
irregular OF passage
DANGER SIGNAL NO. > comes
from the back. Back pains, dull and
heavy, or sharpe and acute, tell you of
approach of dropsy, diabetes and
Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills
cure sick kidneys and cure them per-
manently. Here's Scotland Neck
proof:
Mrs. Joe Allsbrook, living in Green
wood St, Scotland Neck, \. c., says:
/ suffered from Il kidney weakness for
some time. The secrctions were high
~ colorcd very frequent in action, COM
pclllng me 10 arise many times during
the night, and causing me annoyance
daring the day. | had severe pains
through my loins, and my back ached
almost constantly. | was hardly able
to do my houscwork, and ut times it
really felt rs if my back would break.
| finally learned of Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured box, and am glad To
say that it only required Il short use to
Danish that bacLachc. | have not suf-
fercd any sign Of kidney complaint
since, and feel SO much better in every
way since using Doan's Kidney Pills,
that ! am glad to give them my re-
commcndation.
For sale 10y all dealers. Price soc.
Fostcr-Miihurn Co, Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the ndmc-DOAN'S
and take no other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05
My Hero.

My hero walks with modest mien,
With quiet, gentle tread
And over all his noble deeds
A tender grace is shed.
And does my hero feats of war,
Or valor, widely sung?
Ann is his name of great renown,
His breast with medals hung?
No! His to cheer the dying one;
To comfort the distressed;
To whisper courage to the faint;
Hope, to the one oppressed.
He seeks no laud no laurel here,
His mission is to bless,
His conquest is the realm Of self,
His crown is righteousness.
Mrs. Geo. T. Thompson
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05
Sanitation In the Home.
(The Commoner.)

CThe Commoner.)
Handkerchiefs used in cases OF
cold, catarrh, or throat or lung
troubles should be washed by them
selves, subjeeting them to a disin-
fecting process. They should not be
washed with other clothing until
this be done All white clothes
should be boiled, if only as a sani-
tary measure, to kill germs and dis
infect. A high degree of heat is
necessary, and merely scalding will
not do. All clothing worn next the
skin should be boiled, or put through
disinfecting process, whether the
wearer is diseased, or not. ffany in
fectious diseases are spread through
the carelessness of those handling
solid clothing. There are so many
harmless disinfectants, which can be
used with even colored clothing, that
this should not be neglected. Every
child should have it's own handker-
chief, towel, and wash rag, as we'll
as tooth brushes, comb and other
toilet belongings. Soiled clothing
should not be kept in the sleeping
rooms of the house, and everything
worn next the body, whether gar
ments, or bed clothing, should be
we'll aired and summed frequently.
Water standing in the bedroom pitch
er over night. should not be used
for drinking purposes, but if water
must be kept at the bedside, cover
it closely. Do not allow bedroom
slops of any kind to stand in the
bedrooms; empty, scald and wash
everything used. Do not make UP
the beds too early in the day. Sun
the bedding as often as possible, and
all coverings should be left in the
fresh air and sunshine, if only be-
tween windows or doors, for at least
an hour or two, every morning, if
the bedroom smell" is not wanted.
Burn all sweepings of the bedroom,
or the living room especially, and
it is safe way to dispose Of all dust
and litter gathered about the prem
ises. Let in as much fresh air as
you think you can stand, "and then
some," for nothing makes for good
health more than the purity of the
air we use while we sleep. Do not
keep the house closed too closely
in the day time, for much of the
tired, or drowsy feeling comes from
the breathing of spent, or poisoned
air in clese~shut rooms.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05

Kodol contains the same digestive
iuices that are found in an ordinary
healthy stomach, and there is, there
fore. no question but what any form OF
stomach trouble, Indigestion or Ner-
vous Dyspepsia, will yield readily, yet
naturally, to short treatment OF ko-
dol. Try it today on our guarantee
Take it for a little while, as that is all
Won will need to take. Kodol digests
what YOU eat and makes the stomach
sweet. 1t is sold by E. I. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05

Gertrude Coghlan recently told a
good one of very young friend of
hers who had been whipped. Now"
said his mother, tell me why pun
ished you?" That's it, said john
ny, you nearly pound the life out of
me ard now you don't even know
why you did it."-Young's Maga-
zine
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05

"No, friend. ! amt no hobo, nor
vag. Pm jest walkin' around de
world on a 81, 900 bet" " "I'm glad ye
told me dat, pal, fer I'm merely
leadin' dis kind Of life to gather
fer book on tramps, an |
was about to set yer down for pro-
nounced type of bum"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05
To Extract a Splinter.
(Wonan's Homo Conpanion.)

When a splinter has been driven
deep into the hand, it can be extract
ed without pain by steam. Nearly
fill a wide-mouthed bottle with hot
water, place the injured part over
the mouth of the bottle, and press
tightly. The suction will draw the
flesh down, and in a minute or two
the steam will extricate the splinter
and the inflammation will disappear.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-11-05
The reign Of the Artistic.
(Selected.)


This is an age of decoration. One
of the most striking features in the
evolution of both the commercial
and the social world during the last
twenty-five years is the tremendous
strides that have taken in the deve
lopment of the artistic.
Business houses which a quarter
of a century ago were extremely
plain and severe are now built and
arranged with reference to attrac-
tiveness-to the artistic as we'll as to
useful.
This tendency toward the decora-
tive-toward Embellishments ap-
parent not only in the buildings
themselves but also in the arrange
ment of the merchandise. Our large
department stores now are like great
museums or art galleries in compari-
son with the stores Of fifty years
ago. Everything now mutt be dis
played and arranged to the best ad-
vantage. Effectiveness and taste
are studied as never before. The
modern policy is to make the best
possible appearance.
We see this decorative tendency
especially illustrated in the evolution
of the show-window. Artistic ex-
perts are paid large salaries to-day
simply to dress windows so as to Sc
cure the most attractive effect from
the street point of view.
In nearly all lines of endeavor we
see this effort to appeal to the artis-
tic-to the esthetic. What tremen-
dous strides the purely decorative
has made in the publishing business!
Our magazines are no longer severe
pages of printed matter. Our books
are often works of art. 1t is no
longer enough for an article or a
book to be useful; it must be artistic,
decorative; it must appeal to the eye.
We are beginning to see that people
are Influenced more through the eye
than through any other organ Of the
body.
Think what an influence an artistic
environment has in the serving of
food! No matter how ugly we may
be, if we go into cheap restaurant
where everything is coarse and un-
tidy, where there is not a thing to
please the eye, but everything is
plain and unattractive, we can not
enjoy the meal.
But take the same food into the
Wal6orf-Astoria or the St. Regis
Hotel, New York, and serve it from
tempting silverware and dainty
china, on the fine, snowy linen, to
the strains of harmonious music, and
and amid a setting of rich tapestries
and works of art, and that which
was uninviting in the cheap restaur-
ant will not seem like the same food
at all, because now it appeals to the
eye, the mind, where before it
aroused only a feeling of aversion.
Hotel proprietors to-day know
that their patronage depends very
largely upon their ability to appeal
strongly to the eye-to the sense OF
the esthetic.