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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Starting Early.


Wangles was married recently, and
there was a regular hail of rice, con-
fetti and old shoes for good luck as he
got into the cab. Moreover, on turn
ing round he was struck above the
eye by friendly shoe with rather a
heavy heel.
AS the cab Immediately drove away
no notice was taken Of the accident,
and, despite the large handkerchief
tied by his sobbing bride over his in
jured optic, the blood still flowed down
Wangles' face.
When they arrived at their destina-
ton the newly created Benedict went
out to a doctor to get the bleeding
stopped
"How did you come by this, my
MANI"
"Well, you see, doctor aw-I got
married this morning, and''- COM
menced Wangles, when the doctor
broke in:
"What! Has she started already pr
London Answers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
On What Their Fate Depended.


During the week certain members Of
the Scotch minister's flock had been
paying overmuch attention to sampling
the local whisky, and the minister took
advantage Of his position in the pulpit
to administer gentle reproof. "An' I
tell We, one an all, ye're on the way to
perdeetion!" he cried. At that moment
a fly settled on the Bible before him.
He raised his fist. "Ye're gaein' tae
hell" he shouted. cam yell all get
there, just sac sure as-sae sure as I
ding the life out O this feev His fist
crashed down as he uttered the words.
Then he looked to see the result Of
his handiwork. "Missedy' be ejaculat-
ed "Ah, weel, maybe there's chance
for some O We yet!'-London Bellman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
How to Guess Any Numben

Desire one Of the company to think
Of any number she chooses, provided
it be even. Tell her to triple it, halve
the product, triple this half and then
tell you how many times nine will go
into this last number. Multiply this
by two and it will produce the original
number Thus suppose 4 to be the
number thought of. You triple it,
making it II; halve this product, leav.
ing 6; again triple this, making 10, in
which 8 will go twice. This twice,
multiplied by 2, gives you 4, the num-
Der thought Of. Or, to give another
example, suppose 6 to be the number.
Triple it, IS; halve this, 8; triple it
again, q. You ask how many times
8 will go into the result and, being told
three times, multiply 3 by 2, and the
answer is 6.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Circumstantial Evidence.

"You say you met the defendant on
street car and that he had been
drinking and gambling" said the at
torney for the defense during the cross
examination.
EYES," replied the witness.
"Did you see him take drink?"
''No."
''Did you see him gambling?"
'NO."
'"Then how do you know" demanded
the attorney, shat the defendant had
been drinking and gamblingY
"Well," explained the witness, "he
gave the conductor a blue chip for his
car fare and told him to keep the
change. Magazine
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Should Keep City Clean.

Now that the City of Bemidji has
been given thorough scrubbing,"
as it were, the various city authori-
ties should see to it that the clean
condition prevails during the balance
of the summer.
The lakeshore was cleaned of
rubbish and logs at the expense Of
the Elks' committee, and the city
authorities should see to it that it is
maintained in its present condition
at the expense of the city.
There is nothing which ads more
to the beauty of any city than the
clean, sanitary condition of the
entire municipality.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
The Retort Courteous.

Street Railway Superintendent = I
Your cash register doesn't ring often
enough. Conductor have got rheu-
matism and can't reach up to the reg
lister cord. uperintendent-All right.
l think you need long vacation. Con-
ductor-I am much obliged to you for
allowing me to run the car as long as
you have. Superintendent Don't men
ton it. I'm much obliged to you for
bringing the car back.-Judge.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Are NewIy-Wed.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell Guptill
passed through the city last night on
their way from Delano to Island
Lake, east of Northome where Mr..
Guptlll owns homestead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guptlll were but
recently married. Theywere met at
the train by several friends of this
city who were provided with a
generous quantity of rice and old
shoes which were distributed be.
tween the bride and the groom.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
A Lucky Horseshoe.

The Australians when they find a
horseshoe throw it over their shoulder.
A lady in Sydney found one and threw
it gracefully over her shoulder. It
went through hatter's window and
hit customer who was trying on
new hat. This gentleman, under the
impression that one of the shopmen in
fit Of temporary insanity had played
the trick, promptly struck him and
sent him through the plate glass win
dow. A general melee ensued, although
on consideration nobody knew what 1t
was all about.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Melting Out Justice.

Justice is being meted out to a
few tramps and hoboes who sneaked
in during the convention.
Yesterday in police court, Judge
Simons sentenced Frank Hubbard to
pay fine of $40 and costs or twenty
days in the county Jail for being
drunk and carrying a concealed
weapon. In default of payment, his
gun was taken from him and he was
committed to the county Jail.
T. w. McAndrews was fined $40
and costs or twenty days for being
intoxicated. He was committed to
the county Jail, in default of payment
of the fine.
Another disorderly cuss was fined
IS and costs but sentence was sus-
pended on condition that he leave
town. '.-
Last night the police rounded up a
bunch of loiterers who were gathered
about town, consisting of generally
bad characters and put them in the
lookup.
Early this morning they were
taken to the railroad track, and
escorted to the out skirts of the city
and steered Eastward, ho!" toward
Cass Lake.
There were eight white men and
five negroes in the bunch and they
did not hesitate at the order of their
going, being given a vigorous send
off by the police. ..-..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
The WrestIer's Pride,

In olGen times wrestler who had
won belt used to go to his village
church on the following Sunday wear
ing the belt. On the Sunday following
that he went to some neighboring
church in his belt and claimed preced-
ence over the other young fellows.
Nearly all the champions were men
great in girth and weight. Old Stead
man, accounted by many the most
powerful wrestler ever known, was
twenty stone weight. = Manchester
Guardian.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Evanqslistic Services.

Eyangelistic services will be held
at the Presbyterian church tonight
with Little Tom Mackey presiding.
There will be special music and
singing. Seats free. The public is
cordially invited. We are requested
to mention that the church has been
screened so there will be no mos
quitoes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
JUDGE STANTON is WELL
PLEASED With "RAPIDS"
According to the Judge, the Park Rap
ids Tournament Will Be One of
Best Ever Held.

Judge Stanton returned from Park
Rapids Saturday evening after the
close of the regular term of court in
Hubbard county. He expresses
himself as much pleased with the
beautiful little city of Park Rapids
and with the courtesy which was
extended to him by the people of
that county.
The Judge is quite enthusiastic
over the Fireman's Tournament
which is to be held there tomorrow
and the succeeding days, and says:
Every citizen of Park Rapids is
exerting himself to prepare for the
entertainment of the large number
of visitors expected. Large delega-
tions of firemen are expected from
Grand Rapids, Cass Lake, Walker,
Akeley, Wadena and other towns
and the program of amusements is
varied and complete. The firemen's
competitive drills, base ball games,
horse racing, ETC., will surely prove
great attractions for the visitors.
Their race track is one of the best
in the northwest and is the pride of
the people. The Great Northern
Hotel is one of the best and most
hospitable places of abode in this
section of the state and Col. O'Neill
knows just how to entertain his
guests"
In the judges opinion no one will
regret paying Park Rapids a visit
during this tournament.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

Judge Stanton and Court Re-
porter Samuelson left this noon for
Grand Rapids, where Judge Stanton
will relieve Judge McClenahan, who
is conducting a regular term of court
for Itasca county.
Judge McClenahan will hold a
special term of court in Bemidji on
Saturday, for the purpose of con-
sidering applications for naturaliza-
ton papers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

least. The title adopted for the
woik is Curtis Model Business
Arithmetic. Mr.. Curtis returned
on Saturday from Indianapolis
where he closed the deal with the
publishers. The work has been
under contemplation for the past
three years.-Lake City News.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
How fha Dutch Eat

A Dutch meal is always reminiscent
of game Of cards, for the mother
doals out all round the table, and when
that first hand is played out she deals
afresh, and SO on until the dish is
empty. There is no promiscuous serv-
ing, as with us, and the quick feeder
Qf such person could exist in leisure
ly Holland) reaps no advantage. If
meals are to be likened to games Of
cards, our meals in Dutch eyes must
look like games Of grab" London
Queen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

The Professor Curtis referred to
above is brother.i n-law of Mrs. F.
J. Thompson of this city and an
uncle to Mrs J. P. Young. Professor
Curtis is we'll known to a number of
Bemidji people, having visited here
this spring, and enjoyed a fishing
trip.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Attention, Royal Neighbors.

Regular meeting of the Royal
Neighbors, Tuesday euening, June
23rd. Every member is urgently
invited to attend, as business of
Importance will be considered.
Mrs. w. ]. McCauley, Oracle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Not Worth Stealing.

A certain dramatic author was seen
BY friend to have manuscript
almost falling from his pocket. eff
you were not so well known you would
have had your pocket picked" said
the friend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Vanishinu Francs.

Old France is slowly disappearing,
and Its local customs, picturesque cos
tunes and the language peculiar to its
ancient provinces will very soon be.
come nothing more than precious SOU
venirs preserved In faithful memories
or related in works Of tradition, which
Will charm our descendants. Petit Pa
risien.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Temptinu Fate.

"Dost hear thaty' asked the fair
maid mentioned by the Atlanta Jour
nal. There was a sound of a heavy
step.
"'Tis father. Fly, sweetheart, fy!'
"You mean fee" corrected the lover.
"As you like" said the maid, "but
this is no time for chronological dis
tinctions"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Stoves For Sale.

Will sell cheap three good stoves
as follows: One Acorn range, as
good as new: One Gasoline stove:
One heater used but two seasons.
Inquire at 421 Bemidji Avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
One Cure.

81 believe I'll rock the boat" de.
,clared the man In the stern.
Don't do It," advised his compan-
ion. "It might discharge this unloaded
pistol have in my jeans" -Louisville
Courier Journal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
The Jaws Of Death,

Teacher (after reading the Charge Of
the Light Brigade ')-Who were the six
hundred referred to in the verse, "Into
the jaws of death rode the six hun.
dredY Pupil expect they were den
lists, Illustrated Bits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
The Old. Old Story.

Cld Lady Grading a letter from her
son in college)-Lor' sakes alive, 10.
star, If John hain't gone an done 1t!
An he warn't no hand fer the gals
nuther!
Her Worse Half-Wut's the trouble,
Samanthy?
Old Lady-Why, he says he's fallen
In love with Belle-er- Belle Lettres.-
Brooklyn Life.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
A Lark.

What a lark it would be II an egg
came down the chimney!
No. 1t wouldn't, unless it was lark's
egg, and even then not until II was
Matched.
Eggsactly!
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
His Thanks,

II notice." said the young mans en-
ploysr, "that you are always about the
first in the office in the mornings"
''Thank you, SIR"
"Why do you thank me?'
"For noticing it"-Chicago Record.
Herald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Meet Tomorrow.

The Swedish Ladies Aid will meet
at the home of Mrs. Swanburg at
$50 o'clock tomorrow "wednesday
afternoon, 81 Bemidji avenue.
Visitors cordially invited.
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Dramatic Note.

There's nothing makes a man feel
queerer than to have his wife describe
a play to him all wrong when he can't
correct her because he told her he
didn't so to it the night he worked late
at the ofice.-New York Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Needed Practice.

"Little girls should be seen and not
heard, Ethel"
II know, mamma. But If I'm going
to be lady when grow up I've got
to begin practicing talking some time
you know. ~ nkers Statesman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
MISCELLANEOUS

PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays,
2:3O to 6 p. M, and Saturday
evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell
librarian.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

The careful reader of a few good
newspapers can learn more In q year
than most scholars do In their great
Abraries.--F. B. Sanborn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
A Contradiction,

Although a woman's age Is unde-
niably her own, she does not always
own tt.--Exchange.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
a Loud Kiss,

Bob Footlite actor Failure? 1
should think It was! The whole play
was ruined.
She -Graciousl How was THAR
B. F.-Why, at the end Of the last act
= steam pipe burst and Kissed me OF
the stage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23
Lath For Sale.

I have eighty thousand No lath
for sale, cheap. See me.
j. N. Bailey.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Store building now
occupied by the Mart. w. J.
Markham. Phone 800.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

FOR SALE-Lath S1.25, shingles
$3.50 per M. Douglas Lumber
Co., Telephone 81.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

FOR RENTING desirable front
rooms furnished, ]. Peterson, Jr.,
700 Bemidji avenue.
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of a
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED FOR U. 5. 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 Ofic r. Miles Block, Bemidji
MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms
with bath. Inquire COG, Be-
midi Ave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

FOR RENT:-Four room cottage
5O7 Miss. Ave. Inquire of Frank
Lane.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-06-23

WANTED: Girl for general house
work. Apply 1121 Bemidji Ave-,
or phone 282.
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Want Ads

FOR RENTING A
PROPERTY, SELL
ING A BUSINESS
OR OBTAINING
HELP ARE BEST.
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LOST and FOUND

FOUND - Ladies pocketbook.
Owner can have same by identi-
flying it at the Elks' headquarters
in the Markham block.
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OuS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
BUSY ARRANGING
 FOR THE PRIMARY
HIGDON COMMISSIONS SPECIAL DEPUTIES-CHAIRMAN AIRD RE- QUESTS COUNTING OF STATE TICKETS FIRST NEXT MONDAY.

The sheriffs office was busy yester- day sending out the commissions to the special deputy sheriffs for the different voting precincts next Monday In the past it has been the custom to commission the managers of the different voting places as deputies, but this was changed by Colonel Higdon and other men com missioned, the high sheriff doing this in remembrance of the way the votes were returned two years ago during his race.
 These commissions are honorary, no pay going with them. The deputy, how ever is authorized to stay in the voting place and to see that everything is han dled fairly.
 Chairman J. B. Aird of the county democratic executive committee has also been very busy during the past week arranging the details of the election Mon day Chairman Aird also expressed the wish that the state ticket be counted prior to the county ticket, the state ticket being much shorter. In this con- nection he said:
 "It is the duty of inspectors to count all ballots just soon as the polls close, and the card of instructions sent to every precinct asks that the state bal lots be counted first. I merely wish to emphasize the importance of following the instructions on this point. The names will be taken up in the order in which they appear on the ballots. The rule re- quires that before beginning the count the poll lists shall be put in a separate sealed envelope, the inspectors to write their names across the seal''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

Tonight will be Shriners night at the Bijou theatre. A benefit performance for the Arab patrol of Zamora temple will be given by Little Chip, Mary Marble and the members of their company who are playing at the Bijou this week in Dream City, The house will be handsomely decs orated for the occasion Elaborate sou venirs will be distributed and it is ex- pected that the Shriners and their ladies will fill the theatre to the doors All the boxes will be furnished with additional chairs to accommodate the crowds which will attend. The Shriners will be in full regalia feature of the performance will be Shriner drill on the stage. The chorus girls will also wear fezes and there will be other special features intro- duced. All indications point to one of the most brilliant events of the year at the Bijou.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
PIG IRON MARKET
 IS MORE ACTIVE
BUYING MOVEMENT SETS IN AT LOWER PRICES-iNQUlRl IN CREASE AND INDICATE BRISK TRADE-COkE MARKET.

With the lowering of the price of set in that promises to grow. In- quiries, at any rate, indicate a large tonnage business. Pig metal is now quoted at $1150, Birmin gham. on a No. 2 basis, and all furnace companies are booking contracts. It is believed by many men prominent in the trade that the bottom price is about reached. Rogers Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati report for the current week follows: A close analysis of the business placed in the last two months shows a much greater improvement than one would gather from the slight variation from week to week. The comparison of pig iron sales so far in May with March and April Is favorable and proves steady, though slight. increase in the volume of business during the last three months.
 At the present time there is fairly active inquiry and a bolder attitude toward contracting for extended de- livery than has been before manifest. Prices are irregular but the sales made heave not shown up any material weakness oyer those at the time of our last report.
 Production is still without improve ment and as there has been no ap- parent falling off in consumption. these are proceeding at about the same rate and are nearer in balance than they have been for months, or proba bly, will be again for long time.
 Prophecies of lower prices in pig iron nave been proved at fault. and as this is now conceded buyers appear to have been convinced of the practicability of doing business at present figures. Southern furnaces continue to take much of the tonnage offered as north ern plants cannot compete with south ern scale of prices.
 A large purchase of structural steel during the week by eastern contracto s has been a favorable feature and given an upward impetus to this branch.
 Coke is very quiet and the decreased production would seem to show that consumption of pig iron was not pro- ceeding as well as it is. This feature is due more to the decrease in furnace coke on account of the low rate of consumption by the furnaces, than to cutting down in the foundry trade. This appears to be keeping up fairly well. Prices are at low ebb and con tracting at present figures has ap- pealed to a number of consumers dur ing the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
FOUR SKYSCRAPERS
 ON SINGLE CORNER
New Bank Plans Structure on
 Alabama National Site
GETS TEMPORARY DOMIClLE
National City Bank Has Leased Tenn porary Quarters In Woodward Build- ing Until the Lease On Their
 Own Property Expires.

The souths skyscraper record will be broken by Birmingham. With the posi- tive announcement yesterday that the National City Bank building will be erected as soon as plans can be com pleted, it became evident that within two years First avenue and Twentieth street will nave a skyscraper on every corner.
 There is no other corner in the south so heavily weighted down. The Wood ward building, the first to be erected, is now on the southwest corner. The Brown-Marx building. on the northeast corner. will have an annex fully twice as large, the work being under way.
 Several days ago it was announced by the Empire Construction company that 1t will erect a 15-story building on the northwest corner. which is now oc- cupied by the old Calhoun or Bank sa- loon structure.
 As a sign. however, that the progress of Birmingham cannot be overestimated, the representative of the Kentucky bank CTS who have organized the National City bank yesterday stated that as soon as possession can be gained of the south east corner, still another 15-story building will go up.
 The National City bank, under the di- rection of Ben T. Head and w. H. Por- ter, promises to be one of the active in- stitutions of the city. Organized recent ly, it has secured it's charter, and with temporary quarters will immediately en- ter into the business life of Birmingham.
 The bank has secured lease for tenn porary quarters in the Woodward build- ing, which it will use until possession can be obtained of it's property now oc- cupied by the American Trnst and Saw ings bank, known as the Alabama Ma tional bank property.
 Ben T. Head of Lexington, Ky. and w H. Porter of Berea, Ky, who have recently moved to Birmingham, are both experienced and successful bank men, and will be prominently identified as officials of the National City bank. Some of the leading business men of Birming- ham are interested as stockholders.
 It is known that MT. Hunt, a promi- nent architect of Chattanooga, has been in the city and will submit plans and es- inmates for 15-story office building, to be known as the National City Bank building, to be erected as soon as posses sion can be secured.