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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
uninten+ional Sabbath Breaking.


In the early days Of New England it
was the custom to keep the Sabbath
from shutdown Saturday night until
the same hour on Sunday. That this
practice was attended by pitfalls Is
shown by an incident told in "The Pa
pers Of the Connecticut Valley Histor-
lcal Society,"" -
There lived in Ryeheld a thrifty
dame, an enterprising. driving woman
and notable housewife. The good wo-
man was not willing to lose Sunday
evenings out Of her catalogue Of house
work, but she was pious withal and
strictly kept the day to the sunset
limit. AS soon as the sun was fairly
below the horizon she would begin her
washing and get her clothes ready for
drying bright and early on Monday
morning.
One cloudy Sunday she, supposing
the day was ended, changed her Sun
day gown, rolled up her sleeves and
went to work. As she was scrubbing
away in the kitchen, her face toward
the west window, the clouds suddenly
broke, and the great round sun shone
in full on the poor Sabbath breaker at
work. She gave one cry of amazement
and horror and fed the kitchen.
After that sinful day she never be
gan her work on Sunday evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
The Stone Of lnfamy.

In many Italian cities there formerly
existed what was called "pietra din
fannie" or a stone of infamy for the
punishment Of bankrupts. In Venice
one stands near the Church of st.
Mark, and in Verona and Florence,
they are near the old markets. On
day in carnival week the old time GUS
tom was to have all traders who had
become bankrupt in the preceding
twelve months led to the stone, and
one by one each stood on its center to
hear the reading Of report Of his bust
ness failure and to endure the re-
proaches heaped on him by his credi-
tors. At the end of a certain time each
bankrupt was partly, undressed, and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
A Slap at Mother,

Dinner was done. and the family was
assembled in the sitting room. Mother
had taken up the evening paper and
was reading an account of how high.
wayman had been operating in the SUBJ
urbs. Father was down on his hands
and knees trying to act like a horse
while little Willie drove him around
the floor.
Papa" finally remarked the good
lady, glancing toward her husband
there is a story about another man
who was waylaid. Do these holdups
always stop you with a pistol and then
60 through your clothes?"
"Oh, no." grinfully replied father,
arising from the floor. "Sometimes
they wait until you hang your clothes
over the back Of chair and go to
sleep" Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
PEOPLE We KNOW,
They Are Bemidji People and What
They Say Is of Local
Interest.

When an incident like the fol-
lowing occurs right here at home,
it is bound to carry weight with
our readers. So many strange
occurances 60 the rounds of the
press: are published as facts,
people become skeptical. On one
subject skepticism is rapidly dis
appearing. This is one to the
actual experience of our citizens,
and their public utterances regard
ing them. The doubter must
doubt no more in the face of such
evidence as this. The public
statement of reputable citizen
living right at home, one OF whom
you can see every day, leaves no
ground for the skeptic to stand on.
Mrs. j. E. Cahill, 817 Mime
sofa avenue, Bemidji, MIMI, says:
81 never had any serious trouble
from my kidneys, but a few months
ago I began to suffer from pain
through the small of my back and
other symptoms pointing to kid
neys disorder. I had heard so
much about Doans Kidney Pills
that I concluded to give them a
trial and procured box at the
Owl Drug Store. I took them
according to directions, was cured
and have been in good health
since. I am we'll pleased with the
results that followed the use of
Doan's Kidney Pills in my case
and have no hesitation in recon-
mending them to other sufferers
from kidney complaint"
For sale by all dealers. Price
50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,,
Buffalo, New York, sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
An Unexpected Check.

A man who won reputation for cool
daring and almost eccentric fearless
ness along thousand miles of the
southwestern border was A. l.. Par.
rott, at one time sergeant in Nc
Nelly's company Of Texan rangers.
One night in 1875, about six months
after PARROT left the state service. he
was sitting in house in little town
in southwest Texas playing chess with
q friend. 1t was warm night, and
the chessboard was on a table close to-
an open window. Parrot had the white
men. His queen was in direct line
with the black king, but a black knight
was between the two pieces. It was
PARROTS move. Suddenly there was
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
Power Of Deceivinu.

There Is Brooklyn woman who pos
sesses servant who is a model in all
respects save one-in that she is none
too truthful
Lately the mistress has been using
all her eloquence to make Nora see the
error Of deceitfulness. But at last she
had to own herself beaten when Nora,
with beaming smile, turned and In
a most cajoling tone said:
"Sure, now, mum, an wOt de ye sup
pose the power Of desavin' was given
us ferw
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
Nevertheless He Got Her.

"You say luy daughter loves your
questioned the old man.
I'm sure of it, replied the young
man.
'Well, WELL" returned the old man,
looking the young man over critically.
''There's no accounting for tastes, is
there"
And somehow, although the young
man knew that he ought to be happy
over the possession of the girl, he
couldn't help scowling and specializing
ON that remark of the old mans.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17

sharp report outside, and bullet whis-
tied in through the window, hit the
black knight and buried itself in the
wall. Parrott had been bending over
the board, and the bullet was evidently
Intended for his head. But for a few
seconds he did not stir. He saw the
black knight suddenly vanish. Then in
his peculiar drawing, hesitating way
he said, "Checkv't
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17

three officers took hold Of his shoulders
and three others of his knees and,
raising him as high as they could,
bumped him on the stone deliberately
twelve times, "in honor of the twelve
apostles" the creditors growing like
cocks while the humping proceeded.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
Marital Troubles.

Most Of the people who write about
troubles Of married life are single. If
they were married they would be so
busy with their troubles they would
not have time to e.-Moorhead In
dependent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
He Misht,

Old Golf Professionalism, yen no
max gowffer. Ye've begun over
late and we've over muckle polite.
But it's just possible If ye pr-ractice
hard, vera hard, for twa- three years
ye MIGHT Jones (expectantly)-Yes7
Professionally MIGHT begin to haze a
glimmer that yell never ken the r-rudi-
ments o. the game.-London Sketch.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
Sarcastic.

Guest Qmpatiently)-I say, waiter,
how long have you been employed
here? Waiter Bout a week. sir.
Guest-Oh, is that all? Then I must
have given my order to some other
waiter. ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17
Forced Out.

She-Mr. Bloom does not pay his
wife much attention, does he? he
No. The only time I over knew of his
getng out WA her MAS once when the
nna nunnnhs
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17

Exceptional opportunities
are offered now for the selec-
ton of your Christmas Suit.
An immense stock of the
worlds best clothes for men
and young men, which affords
every advantage that comes
from the choice of the newest
and most sought for styles,
weaves and colors, in complete
variety and range of sizes.
This price advantage means
pronounced money saving in
every instance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-17

You, men and young men,
who seek extraordinary values
will find them in this collec-
ton. These Overcoats are the
finest productions Of Americas
greatest clothing manufacture
ers, such as Hirsh Wickwire's,
Sincerity, and Harvard Brand
clothes Every Coat built up
on honor, perfect in tailoring.
All the latest colors and fabrics,
military or conservative collars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
Spotted books.

From Harpers whose books are always good.
 Spotted by water at the time of the big fire next door to Harpers. Not burned for only water got into the stock-room.
 But the spots cut down prices woefully; they are to be had at 10c to 50c on each $1 of value.
 Plenty of attractive ones yet. Some of Mark Twain still, some of Lew Wallace and Mrs. Hum phry Ward and Woodrow Wilson and Justin Mccarthy and other equally-well-known writers. : Damages averages less than a third. Prices average over half below usual.
 Book-shop, near Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05

parents still live. They are Slavon1ans but the murdered man always Worked for Bohemian employers and thus be- came proficient in the Bohemian ton que. He could also speak Slavish and German. He afterwards learned the bakers trade and worked at it till he died. He was 25 years of age. Ills parents MT. and Mrs. Michael Micha- lowic still live at Strase, Nlntr Sto' Ungar, Austria One brother and two sisters are living at the old home there. The family is Slavish but has lived in Hungary for many years.
 Mr Mashek. who was Michalowic's first employer here was his best friend and was largely instrumental in raising money to pay the funeral expenses.
 The dead man was popular and his friends subscribed s76.50 toward the funeral expenses which amounted to SS4.4O. The remainder was subscribed by Undertaken Quaka and MT. Synek. The parents have been notified of the death of their son and tho friends here have promised to detect and punish his aSSailantS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
MKS. CAREY MUST
 RETURN MONEY
Fire Insurance Companies Waged Long Legal Bat
 tie Successfully.

Ms. Sarah Carey of Kent must re- turn $4,200 to four insurance compan- ies, Judge Reed in the Superior court today handing down a decision to that effest. Mrs. Carey's property was de- strOged by fire due to a spark from a railroad locomotive. She sued the railr pad company and recovered the amount of her loss, SHIPS. This was several years ago. She had first re- covered from the Phoenix, the Con- tine0tal, the Royal and the Commer- cial Union Fire Insurance Companies insurance to the amount of $4,2OO, of which sum 1,500 was paid her each by the Phoenix and Continental compan- ies. Judge Reed holds that having previously recovered the full amount Of the damage to her property from the railroad company she could not again recover for the same loss from the Insurance companies.
 Mrs. Carey will appeal to the Su- preme court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
important task hwich now devolves

important task hwich now devolves upon her
 That she will make a worthy success sor to the first head of St. Vincent's is assured. Sister Alice is one of a num- Der of the sisters of the order who has spent years in army hospital service. At the time of the Spanish American war when the call was issued for nurses to take charge of the fever in fected soldiers returning from the tor rid climate she was one of the first to volunteer and she administered with rare fortitude and fidelity as a nurse till the close of the war when the service was discontinued.
 Sister Laura was a native of Gettys- burg, Pa. Her father was named Eek enrode and at an early age she was attracted to the work of the sisters of charity among the poor and she re- solved to join the order and devote her life to nursing the i'll and afflicted She was splendidly educated and her marked capacity for business affairs won for he many well merited promo tiOnS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
Drug Clerk Undergoes
 Appendicitis Operation

Henry F. O'Brien. son of Timothy O'Brien the we'll known mason con- tractor, and brother of Joseph A. OBrien, the architect, was operated upon at St. Vincent's hospital yester- day morning for appendicitis by Dr. Godfrey assisted by the house sur geons. The young man was about the st,e as usual on Saturday and was at work at C1ampett's drug store on Park avenue. where he is employed as a prescription clerk. as usual on Sun day when he was stricken. Reports from the bedside of the young man this afternoon are very favorable, he having passed restful night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
CROWDS ATTEND
 OBSEQUlES OF
 MURDERED MAN

The funeral of John Michaelowic, known here as John Mitchell, took place this morning at 9:30 from St. Cyril S Mathodus Roman Catholic church at Crescent avenue and Church street There was a large attendance. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Father Jankula, pastor of the church.
 Letters received from the old coun- try to-day have shed more light upon the identity of the murdered man. Michalowic came to this country seven years ago and obtained employment as a tailor with Adolph Hashek, who runs @ shop at 511 East Main street He came here from Hungary where his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
High-cut shoes for women and girls.

There is distinct advantage tc the wearing of high-cut shoes through the winter. They possess added warmth, they give the foot greater support when walking is uncertain, they support one with greater certainty, they are excel lent for skating as well as for walking, their high-cut uppers are combined with so1es of special weight and toughness. For women :-
 Tan Russia calfskin with top of brown suede leather, 8 inches high, button,-$5.
 Black Rusisa ca1fskin, wave top, wing tip, button, z inches rngh,-$5.
 Tan willow calfskin, 7 inches high,-$4 and $3.
 Black ca1fskin, lace, 7 inches high, oi1-fnish, $4; regular finish, -$3.
 Seven-inch button shoes i'll pat ent leather, tan leather, and black calfskin, with Cuban heel,- ,-$3. For young folks s:--
 Girls's high-cut shoes, button, Vici kid $2 and 1925; patent 1eather,-$2.
 Calfsl1in lace high-cut shoes for girls,-$2.
 Tan Russia calfskin, lace,- $2.5O.
 Children's in sizes 81a to Il, ,- $1.65 to $2, in sieds 6 to B. $1.35 to $1.85. New shoe quarters near Fairfield ave-
 enue entrance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
Stylish good haiir-goods.

Of latest styles. Of dependa- ble quality. Carefully made. At tractive. Sold at prices that are less than you expect to pay regu- larly.
 Marlowe puffs in set of eight, .25.
 Cluster puffs, handsome $l.85.
 Puffs of good size, set of A. 5Oc.
 Single puffs, full, ,-50c. Switches in light and dark shades, full and fne,18, p and "A inches long, $1.25 $2.25 $2.85. Rolls, full size and all-round,- 25c and more.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
DIED

DINAN.-In Stratford. Jan. 4, 1909 Michael Dinan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, Ca naan Road, Stratford, on Wednes- day, Jan. G. at 8:30 a. m., and from St. James, church at a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michael's ceme- tery. Q PECK.-In this city, Jan. 4, 1909, Da- vid c. Peck, aged S1 years, 8 months, 13 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. 472 State St., on Wednesday, 9th inst, at o'clock, p. m.
 -Interment in Mountain Grove cem- etery.
 A b*p PARFITT-In this city, January A. 1909, George Parfitt. aged 66 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the late residence of the deceased, No. 8 Wyllys Place. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 1909, at D. m. -Interment at Mt. Grove ceme- tery. A b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss. PROBATE COURT.
I0ilInru 4 dnn.

JdHudFy 4, 1yUy. Estate of Patrick O'Reilly, late Of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court Of Probate for the District of Bridgeport. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time. will be de- barred recovery. All persons indebt- ed to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JAMES H. O'REILLY A S EXecutor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
NEW HEAD OF ST.
 VINCENT'S WAS
 AN ARMY NURSE
(Continued From First Page)

Sister Alice who succeeds to the management of St Vincents is famil- far with the work there, having been so closely identified with Sister Laura so that the change will in no wise eff
 feet the continued prosperity of the in stitution. Like her predecessor she is a lady of fine executive ability and her extended training as assistant to Sister Laura peculiarly fits her for the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05

The meat market of Daniel P. Black at 161 North avenue was entered by burglars last night and a quantity of lieved to be the work of tramps who make "rhe Ledge" just over the Trumbull line their camping place from whence they descend upon the city for provision. The goods taken consisted of meat and canned goods and a small amount or change which had been left in the money drawer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05

Frank Callahan raised disturban> on High street last night while in a intoxicated condition. He entered | residence on the street and refused td leave. He was arrested by Patrolman Poland and Dietz and landed in a cell at headquarters. Judge Pullman fined Callahan $15 and costs and sent him to jail for 60 days to sober up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
MAYOR AT HARTFORD.

Mayor Lee, who is interested in the welfare of Congressman E. J. Hill. who is making fight for the U. $. senator ship went to Hartford this morning to be present at the caucuses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
President Signs
 Bill Appropriating
 $8OO,0OO Relief Fund

Special from United Press.)
 Washington,J Jan. 5.-President Roose- welt at 1850 this afternoon signed the bill lappropriating $SOO,0OO for the re- lief of the Italian earthquake sufferers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05
BIG FALLING OFF
 IN POPULATION
School Enumeration Shows
 Children Between Ages of 4 and 16 Decreas- ed About 800.

Comparison of the figures of the last that of the previous year shows that the business depression did much to thin out the population. The enumer- ation of children between the ages of 4 and 16 years in 1907 showed an in crease of 871 over 1906, but the last enumeration recently compiled shows only the scant increase of 64 over 1907 Although the figures of the school board do not show any dropping off in the attendance of the schools it is apparent that large number of chil- dren between the ages of IA and It who are able to work have been moved out of the city.
 The school enumerators found where many families with sons and daught- CTS who were over IA years of age, or who had been previously rated as such had returned to their former home across the water.
 While the school enumeration is low registration of children attending school last month shows an increase of 5S2 over December, 1907. Number of names upon roll books of public schools:
 December, 1908. ................... 12,805 December, 1907, ................... +, 2,223
 Increase, ................... 5o2
 The school enumerations for the past three years are as follows:
 1906-19, ,796
 1907-20, 667-Increase S71.
 1908-20,73 GA.
 The enumerators reported during their canvass of the city last year that there was over 1000 vacant tenements and last night before the Common Council Thomas Arnold, ST., a real es- tate authority, said there were nearly 1000 vacant rents in Bridgeport and that there were nearly 1000 more who were unable to pay their rent.
 As the average increase in the school attendance is maintained the authori- ties say the only way to account for the falling off of the enumeration is that the children over IA years of age who had to work have moved away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05

The contract between Snare, Trieste & co. and the Congress street bridge commission for the struction of the proposed new bridge will be signed to- morrow. Senator Manwaring who is the president of tho commission is in Hartford to-day attending the caucuses of the Republican members of the As- seE1bly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05

Fine caracu fur coat, 26 inch, was $4750,-$35. Caracul fur coat 45 inch, was $67 5O,-$55. Caracul fur coat, 50 inch, was $85-$65. PonysIin coat, 30 inch, $37 50- -$30. Ponyslin coat 30 inch, $45,-$35. PonysIin coat 36 inch, was $47 50,-$35. Forty-nch ponyskin coat, $55,-$4250 Ponyskin coat, 50 inch, $62.50,-$4750 Ponyskin coat, 50 inch, was $65,-$5O. Ponyslxin coat, 50 inch, was $75,-$55. Black lyn, shawl, was $475O,-$37.50 Black lynx shawl was $45,-$35. Black fox fancy shawl, $25- -$16.5O. Black lynx throw, was $15-$10. Sable fox shawl, was $2O-$15. Natural mink collar $45,-$2750 Throw of natural mink, was $275O-$20. Squirrel ties that were $65O-$475 This but part of the story IS ali just full of nere
 Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-05

WANT ADS. GENT A WORD.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-16

claims. of which the Cunningham
group numbered - As such ex~
petition was essent ial. both in the pub
lie interest and in that of the claim
aats. it could hardly be said tn be
action taken in the Cunningham claims
The record overwhelmingly estab-
fishes that, expressly because Of your
previous action as counsel to one of
the claimants. from the time you en-
tered upon your duties as secretary
of the interior until the present. you
have studiously declined to have any
connection whatever with the Cum
ningham claims, or to exercise any
control over the course of the depart
ment in respect To those claims. that
you have said So in written and verbal
communications tn your subordinates
and to the claimants themselves
Moreover, in May last you came to
me and made a similar statement of
your course and intention i'm respect
To those claims.