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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-05
.CITlz ENs DEFY J!
GOVERNMENT
49,.
Radical Measures Taken 70
Save Pine Bluff, Arb.
RIVER BANK DYNAMIIED

Levee Opposite the City Blown Up by
Unknown Parties Despite a Warn
Ing of the United States Engineer in
That Dissatisfaction Has the De
sired Effect and Threatened Prop
erty Is Now Safe.
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. Radical
and determined methods were used
by unknown persons in their efforts
to divert the swift current of the
Arkansas river from the banks at
Pine Bluff and throughout the night
loud explosions shook the city. Dyna-
mite was freely used in an attempt to
protect threatened property. More
than one hundred yards of the point
of land opposite Pine, Bluff known as
Bcyds point, including a four-room
residence, has disappeared from view
and the river is sweeping past the
city in a wider channel and with less
force to the endangered banks.
News of the plan to use dynamite
had been sent to Captain Parkin, Unit
ed States engineer at Little Rock, and
he sent word to stop it at all hazards.
The government boats were prac-
tically out of commission, however,
owing to the heavy current and could
not get to the scene in the darkness.
Sheriff Philpott hurried to the river
front when the explosions came. The
strong current made it impossible to
cross the river at that time and he
could do nothing to stop operations.
A strong sentiment prevails here
that drastic as was the action in de-
flying the government and using dyna-
mite to change the current the end
has justified the action.
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No New Cases Discovered.

Philadelphia, Dec. l.-Oficials of
the state live stock sanitary board
are confident that they have the foot
and mouth disease under control
There have been no new cases for
more than fifty-six hours and while
attention is being given to tracing
cattle shipped into the state from
Buffalo no new case has been found.
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PLAN new POLITICAL PARTY
Anti-PIutocratic Forces in Session at
St. Louis.

st. Louis, Dec. "A conference of
the "democratically radical and anti
plutocratic forces of the nation" was
begun here, the purpose being the
formation of a new political party.
Jay w. Forrest, chairman of the ma
tional provisional committee and for
mer national chairman of the Peoples
party, presided at the initial session.
Others mentioned as prominent in
the movement were George w. Don
nan, Schenectady, N. Y; William L..
Lozier, Greenville, Pa; Charles A.
Hartman, Rockland, Me-; George H.
Phelps, Findlay, o.; H. H. stannard,
Shawnee, Okla; A. J. Jones, Parlier,
Cal. The meeting will continue for
three DAYS. - ~.
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ANY "a YEAR OLD GIRL

Can make those delicious Lemon. Chocolate
and Custard pies as well as the more exper-
fenced cook if she uses "oUR,PIE" prepare,
grocers Full directions on each package.
Pie is not a luxury. but an article OF daily
diet and you might just as well make good
pies as poor ones Order q few packages to-
day and you will be well pleased that you
will tell all your frie nds.
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Assistant Indian Commissioner.

Washington, Dec. Robert G. Val.
entine of Massachusetts has been ap-
pointed assistant commissioner of In
dian affairs TO succeed Major Charles
F. Larrabee, who resigned to take ef
feet last Tuesday. Mr.. Valentine has
been in the service several years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-05
THREATENED DANGER OVER
Residents Of Pine Bluff, Ark, Divert
Flood Waters

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. Efforts to
divert the current of the Arkansas
river from the, gradually crumbling
banks which border the business sec
ton of this city, by dynamiting the
levee, Oh the opposite shore, have
been successful and it is now be-
lieved that danger of serious property
loss, as was threatened, has passed
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Masks at Peterson's.
Look out for MI. Bob!

Masks at. Peterson's.
Look out for Mr.. Bob! 4 7 ..
1909 Diaries at the Pioneer office.
Everything sold exactly as adver-
tised at Hollands millinery. Il
All the latest in photos and
cards for Christmas at the Hakkerup
studio. .~Ess-. s. g., =
A. Everett of Brainerd returned
home this morning after a short
business visit in this city.
| The best Xmas gift for your boy
or girl would be a course in the
Little Falls Business College. =
Remember the E o'clock Sunday
dinner at the Hotel Markham. An
excellent menu, with the best of SER
vice.
Fresh peanut butter and baked
beans every Saturday at Mrs.
Kaiser's. Leave orders before Fri
day noon.
A. O. Johnson of Turtle River
was an out-of.town visitor in the
city yesterday, returning home on
the evening train.
Ed. Gearlds, of the firm of George
& Gearlds of this city, went to
Laporte this morning to look after
some business interests at that place.
R. E. Dennis of Park Rapids, a
logger, came in yesterday afternoon
from business trip to Hibbing and
went to Blackjack last evening to
look after some logs near there.
Come and hear the latest 2 and r.
minute Edison records at the North
western Music company's' store.
]. R. Blasdell of this city, who is
constructing lath and single mill
at Shocks Spur, returned this morn
ing from the "Spur" in order to
spend the weekend with his family.
John Wilmann, county auditor of
Beltrami county, went to Blackjack
last evening on business and re-
turned to the city on this morn
ing's south-bound M. & I. passener
train.
Miss Mae Shook of Northome,
who teaches in the Northome
schools, came in this morning and
spent the day in the city as a guest
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c..
fuller.
Do you know Mr.. Bob?
Baking ceases to be an expert
ment where Hunts Perfect Baking
Powder and Extracts are used. Our
chemist lets no product leave the
factory which is not up to our
standard of perfection.
Charles Hayden of Blackjack
came in yesterday morning and
spent the day on a combined bust
ness and pleasure visit in the city.
Mr.. Hayden returned to Blackjack
last evening on the M. & I. passenger
train.
Auto for hire. T. J. Andrews,
Phone No. 4.
M. Mcdonald of Saulte Ste,
Marie, Michigan, and w. A. Hess of
Donaldson, in the southern part of
the state, went to Kelliher last even
ing on the north-bound passenger
train to look over some timber in
that vicinity.
Reverend E. K. Copper of Brain
erd, the district superintendent
presiding elder) of the M. E.
church, returned to his home this
morning after spending a week on
his regular trip through this section
of the country. ?
R. H. Muncey, the pioneer cruiser
for the Crookston Lumber company,
and his trusty helper, A. J. Jordan
of this city, returned this morning
from the neighborhood of Northome
where they spent several days in
the woods.
Fountain pen ink at the Pioneer
office.
Ed Tabor of this city, who
traverses the north-country on bust
ness for Melges Brothers, went tc
Kelliher last evening to secure some
Christmas orders and returned tc
d.. j l.
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Reservists Remain With Colors.

ReserVists Remain With CoIors.
Vienna, Dec. l.-Sixty thousand re-
servists who should be discharged
Dec 5 have been ordered to remain
with the colors. They will be sent
to the Southeastern provinces.
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The Continued
Story Of
Current Events.
Mr.. Bob is coming!

Mr.. Bob is coming
Go to Hakkerup's for photos.
A complete line of 1909 diaries
may be seen at this Office.
Attachments for the Edison a
minute records at the Northwestern
Music company's store.
Remember the o'clock Sunday
dinner at the Hotel Markham. An
excellent menu, with the best of ser
vice. .aze 49,, s.s.. Ill. ..-.-... !
=: w. H. Rice returned to the city
last evening from Stevens Point,
Wisconsin, where he visited at his
old home. Mr.. Rice was gone
about two weeks.
Matt" Jones, who owns a
'refreshment fountain" in Northome,
spent yesterday circulating among
his friends in Bemidji and returned
home on the evening train,
Charles Hayden, who is engaged
in the cedar business in Blackjack,
passed through the city this morn
ing on his way to Minneapolis for
a short business visit there.
A. B. Clair of Grand Rapids came
in this morning from a five days.
business visit in the vicinity of
Northome and spent today in this
city as a guest at the Markham.
Ed. Anderson of Brainerd, COM
monty called the candy kid" re-
turned home this morning after a
business visit to the confectionery
dealers in this part of the country.
Thomas Bailey, Jr., deputy sheriff
of Koochiching county, passed
through the city this morning en-
route to Washington, D. c., where
he will attend to some official bust
ness.
Take advantage of the slaughter
sale at Hollands millinery.
We are now unpacking and placing
on our shelves the largest and most
select stock of children's toys and
Christmas goods ever brought to
Bemidji. 1t will be ready for your
inspection and orders in few days.
J. Peterson, Jr.
Walter J. Markham of this city
and his mother, Mrs. J. M. Mark
ham, departed on the south-bound
M. & I. passenger train this morn
ing for Minneapolis on a ten days.
combined business and pleasure
trip.
w. F. Kunitz, who traverses this
section of the country for the Ma
tional Biscuit company, returned
this morning to his headquarters
in Brainerd after spending a few
days on this section of the earth's
surface on business for his CON-
pany.
Or. Palmer. the dentist, returned
last evening on the north-bound
passenger train from Chicago where
he spent ten days taking special
course in advanced dentistry. Mrs.
Palmer and their daughter remained
in Chicago for an extended visit
with relatives.
Get your clothing, gents furnish
ings and mems shoes at a great
saving at Goldberg's old stand.
Miss jamie Mills of this city,
who acts as an instructor in the
Northome public schools, came in
this morning on the M. & I. pas
senger train and spent the day at
the home of he1 parents in this
city. Miss Mills will return to
Northome this evening.
V. l.. Ellis, formerly reporter on
the Pioneer, returned to the city
last night on the east-bound pas
senger train from Regina, Saskatche-
wan, Canada, where he went re.
Gently to complete the sale of his
Bijou theater and to look after some
real estate which he owns in that
section of the country.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

But now the goblin recognizes her;
it cries: Marina! daughter Of my
heart! you have come to succor your
poor old hunted down Tomasso." and
sinking on his knees, it catches the
half fainting girls hand, and kisses 1t
reverently.
"You, alive, dear old Tomasso? I'm
possible!" half shudders, half sobs the
girl, sinking down beside the spirit
and looking into his deep, dark eyes
that CLEAN SO lovingly upon her.
1.-TWO weeks ago, on the morning Of
the tragedy, De Belloc's soldiers re-
ported to that officer in my presence
that they'd killed you" says Barnes
impressively.
"Bah!" sneers the ghost; "the ser.
geant, suppose, told his officer they
shot me. The soldiers fired. It was
easier for me to fall down behind a
granite boulder than stand up and let
them shoot again, though it was the
darkness of the early morning. Then
came up on the mountain here, and
fearing the soldiers would again pur-
sue me, have been a hermit, de-
scending at night to the lower valleys
to garner chickens and steal sheep"
"Holy smoke" grins the American,
heres the fellow for whose death
they have vendettaed me, alive and
talking!"
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

Paris Pattern No. 1850, All Seams
Allowed.-This jaunty shirt waist de-
veloped in heavy white linen, is made
on strictly tailor-made lines. Four
small tucks on either shoulder stitched
nearly to the bust line, and the long
tuck either side of the center-closing
gives ample fullness to the front. The
back has box plat formed by two
outward-turning tucks and the three
quarter length sleeves are the new
est shape. A neck and front band in
one, through which is slipped a small
tie of embroidery edging, completes
the front, and removable chemisette
OF the same or contrasting material
completes the model The pattern is
in seven sizes-32 to A inches. bust
measure. For 36 bust the waist re-
quires 3% yards of material &C inches
wide, three yards p inches wide, two
yards 36 inches wide, or 1% yard AZ
inches wide; one-half yard 20 or q
inches wide, or three-eighths yard a6
or AZ inches wide, extra, for chemis-
cite, and three-eighths yard of edging
31@ inches wide to trim.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department. of this paper,
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
PRUNING TREES.
Method Which Should Be Followed
When TranspIanting.

When setting trees lean them a lib
tie to the southwest. On peach trees
trim of the branches close to the stem
about 1S inches high and above that
one-half inch from the body so as to
form the head. Cut off the ton three
to four feet high, which will give a
low-headed tree. Peach trees require
more pruning than any other fruit
trees, while cherries need the least.
Apple trees require a little pruning
every year. Too much cutting in ono
season causes growth of water sprouts
and shortens the life of the tree. It
is big mistake to prune too much in
one year and none the next.
Pruning trees while they are dor.
mant stimulates the growth. while
pruning in June and July checks tho
growth and causes the formation OF
fruit buds. says the Farm and Home.
Summer pruning helps to thin tho
fruit, opens the top to let in the air
and sunlight. which helps to color the
fruit
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

killed the right man proves my hus.
band innocent. Twas the hand of God
directed you" The girls voice is very
reverent.
'Then If it was the hand of God,
Danella's death is sure proof your
husband killed not Antonio" says To-
masso solemnly, making the sign of
the cross; but again breaks forth:
mo, no-the proofs Musso gave to
both you and me made us believe this
Anstruther, your spouse, shot your
brother. The things he held up to our
very eyes"
Were the property of another
English officer-one killed in action
on British warship under the
Egyptian guns at Alexandria! Do you
think I'd live in the arms of a man
with my brothers blood upon him"
cries the young wife fervidly.
mo, that is not possible, also."
agrees old Monaldi.
But" interjects Barnes, while
you jabber here, your darling mistress
dies of cold"
"Oh, my heart is warm enough with
joy at seeing Tomasso live to make
me forget the icy wind" and the en-
thusiastic girl kisses the rugged face
OF her old servitor.
Nevertheless, I have not forgotten
supper" suggests the common. sense
American, and half drags Marina into
the cabin. Eating first and affection
afterward."
(TO BE CQNTINIIEDl
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

iron pipe posts, which are strong and
light. There are two rows of sash on
each side of the house. Half of the
distance between the ridge and the
side there is a 2x4 running the length
of the house and supported in the
same manner as the ridge with pipe
posts. The sash, 6x3 feet, glassed with
1Ox12 panes are just laid on and then
held in place by two wood screws,
which pass through the sash and take
hold of the wood beneath.
Provision is made for ventilation
by making every third sash of the
upper row on each side of the house
movable at its lower end. This ad-
mits fresh air just over the walks on
both sides of the house. These venti-
lating sash are hinged to the opposite
sash at the upper end, says the Coun-
try Gentleman. The joints of the sash
are covered with weather strips to
keep out the cold, and along the peak
of the roof where the sashes come to-
gether there is nailed strip of roofing
paper, which turns the rain and snow.
The beds are made directly on the
ground, three in number, separated by;
sunken walks, little over foot in
width and foot deep. From the top
of the middle bed to the peak is six
feet.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
GROWING CELERY PLANTS.
Some Suggestions for Its Planting
and Cultivation.

Gardeners who grow it for the
early demand usually sow the seed
under glass in March or early April.
Cover the seed very tightly and keep
the weeds subdued. The plants should
be large enough to set in the open
ground in May, If the season is favor.
able.
A later crop may be sown in open
ground later in April or in May, to
be marketed from September to De-
cember. Sow this in drills from two
to three feet apart. Sometimes set
lettuce or SOW early beets between
the rows Of celery, but this is only
advisable when the land is rich and
holds moisture enough for both. The
celery should be large enough to
thin out and transplant in June or
July. Some prefer to cut the tops of
the plants once or twice before trans.
planting to make them more scocky.
The weeds must be kept down at all
stages of growth, but as the roots are.
wide-spreading, it should not he,
worked deep.
For winter and spring use the seed.
is seldom sown before 4day, and the,
thinning and transplanting are not
done before July. If very hot when
this is done, standing boards along the
rows to shade them on the south is
thought to save more plants from
being injured by the sun than can be-
saved by watering them, and is less
labor In most gardens. The boards
will be needed later on for blanching-
These varieties are usually sown
four feet apart If they are to be-
blanched or partly blanched between
boards, and six feet apart if to be
blanched by banking with earth. A.
common practice used to be to sow
three or five rows of onions as earlv
as the ground could be made ready.
then have a row for sowing or trans
planting celery, and thus proceed
through the field. The plants should
not be less than one foot apart. The
onions will be out of the way before
the celery is large enough to begin
blanching.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

the poor girl half runs, can scarce
keep up with him.
Their path leads along the preci-
pices, now and again reaching some
little mountain valley through which
a stream trickles between stunted
pines, and about whose rocks are
growing the sweet forget-me-nots and
violets of Corsica.
But as they near the summit of the
mountain, darkness comes also and a
binding mist, cold with the chill of
melting snow, descends upon them,
and enveloping them with a fleecy
sheen, the rocks and lichens about the
path are shrouded from their gaze.
They are above the timber line and
the great bare granite blocks bruise
Marina's tender feet as they stumble
among them.
The girl lays her hand upon her
companions arm. 1--WE may reach the
summit before darkness" she pants,
out of breath, "but the dizzy descent
on the other side is impossible without
daylight"
Il remember" answers Burton. II
have passed down it hunting
moufflon." Then he takes of his hunt
ing coat and places it carefully over
the delicate shoulders of his fragile
companion, already shivering in her
light summer garment under the icy
mist about her. Il am thinking of some
shelter for you, for We must pass the
night upon the mountain" he says
tenderly; then asks anxiously: do
you know one?'
"Y-e-s," she replies, her teeth chat
tering, IF We can reach it in this
storm. The little chalet where poor old
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

Tomasso sometimes took me when he
brought me here as child to pluck
the flowers of the mountain"
With this she turns abruptly to the
left, and Barnes following her, they
struggle up a couloir filled with mas
sive boulders, but nearing the summit
the mist becomes colder, the wind
sharper and the gloom more deep. Sur
rounded, as they are, by frightful
precipices, this is appalling.
1--we lost my way" mutters Marina,
her voice low with faintness, but
moment after she cries: "Ah, see the
granite cliff. Follow its wall! The
cabin is beneath it. But beware!
beyond the cabin there is very deep
crevice."
The wind howls about them. The
night is even blacker, but keeping the
sheen of the cliff close at his left,
Barnes stumbles over the granite
slabs almost carrying the exhausted
girl. Finally, compelled by the howl
ing of the wind, he calls into her ear:
Courage! l see the hut. Thank God,
someone has fire inside it."
Perhaps it is made by the awful
bandits, the Rochini and Romano who
murder so many poor travellers"
shudders Marina.
But undeterred by this, using the
light as a beacon, her escort rapidly
approaches the open door of the little
cabin, from which issues a cheerful
gleam.
Suddenly they pause, for a deep
tone issues threateningly from it's in
terror: "Hola, if you are gendarmes,
beware of mel"
"Madre mia," gasps Marina, with
a low scream, that voice."
Bandit or no bandit, you shall give
us warmth and shelter!" calls Barnes
in answer. Then he too, stands
astounded, as from the rough door
strides man, and outlined by the
Pickering blazes and surrounded by
thc mists of the mountains is face
that makes Marina tremble and
shrink: Holy Mother Of God, a
ghost!"
For it is the countenance of her
foster father, old Tomasso Monaldi,
whom everyone had thought dead
from the night of her wedding.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
CHAPTER XIII.
"Glorioua aandits."

The storm fairly howls about them,
but Marina forgets it as Tomasso half
sobs: "Your coming here, dear mis-
tress, shows you forgive me for the
killing of the Englishman, your hus.
band, the one who murdered An
tonic in the duel" and the Pickering
light revealing Barnes face, he ex-
claims: 'The American who saw your
brother slain. All, now you agree with
me this accursed Anstruther's death
was just
"Thank God, you didn't murder
him!" cries the girl. "Your stiletto en-
tered the heart of Musso Danella, who
deserved death for his lies"
Il killed poor Musso Danella?"
stammers the old Corsican. Then he
mutters as if he can't believe: "No,
no, heard his groan as I struck
through the curtains"
"'Twas the groan of Musso Dan
ella," answers Marina. THAT you
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Transformation in Ocean Travel

~"o'O'uaS1OU " OSeAN 0TaveUs
The wealthy passenger for Europe
does not now book cabin of a steam
ship, but engages suite, which is in
reality a commodious fiat, consisting
OF four luxuriously appointed rooms
drawing room, dining room. bedroom
and bathroom-furnished and decorat-
ed In the most costly and artistic man.
ner with a rare and beautiful variety
OF woods, upholstered with silks, dam
asks, tapestries and brocades. Every
possible convenience is provided
even the blessings of the telephone
have not been overlooked, so that pas.
sengers in their staterooms may call
up friends in distant parts of the ship
and make appointments for dinner.
etc.-Leslie's Weekly.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
NO. 1850. SIZE.
NAME.
~" "N.s.............. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
STREET AND NO..
STATE.
.s1ZE......
Hunting in Luxury,

Prince Demidoff, who has been stay
ing at khartum, has left for the south
on long hunting expedition.
The prince, who is only %, is &C.
companied by doctor, a chef and a
gentleman who is to operate a fully
equipped cinematograph apparatus.
which is to record the princes move.
ments, especially when lion shooting.
A private steamer has been hired
at cost of about 225 daily. The
hunters expect to be absent about SIX
months and intend to make their way
into the French Kongo and thence to
the Atlantic coast.-Rhodesia Herald.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
Kaiser Travels in "Tube."

Emperor William of Germany has
had his first experience in tube" To-
comotion. Accompanied by a numer-
Gus suite, he made the journey along
the entire length of the Berlin under
ground railway for the purpose of in
specting the newly opened suburban
extension and terminals. At the last
station the kaiser had the pleasure Of
admiring the interior decorations
made of majolica tiling from his own
factory at Cadinen. Among the
orders which he distributed in honor
of the trip was one for the motorman
Of the train in which he travelled.