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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-24
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

1909 diaries at the Pioneer office
at half-prize.
| Matt Phibbs returned last even.
ing from Brainerd, where, he
spent yesterday on business.
John Simms, the local commercial
traveller, went to Tenstrike last
evening. No bear meat, this trip.
huff sed." Is
H. r. Trask, the commercial
traveller, left last evening for Turtle
River to sell some of his goods at
that place.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Roy,
Sunday evening Aug. %, an eight
pound baby girl. Mother and
child are doing nicely.
The Royal Neighbors will hold
their regular meeting tonight and
all members are requested to be
present. Hattie Ostrander, Rec.
Mr.. Eddy, member of the Minnea-
polls Lumber company, was a visitor
in Bemidji yesterday. He left last
night for his home in the Mill City,
A. C.. Mclean, who is working at
Kelliher for the firm of Ross &
Ross, left for Kelliher last evening,
after having spent several days in
Bemidji with his family.
Richard Leet, who is shipping
clerk for the w. c.. Church Lumber
company of DesMoines, Iowa, went
to Houpt last evening on a business
mission for his company.
J. 0. Harris, Beltrami county's
popular register of deeds, has
dropped a card" from Portland,
where he was visiting on the 10th
inst. The card contains a photo of
J. O. driving well-developed mule
of the jack" variety, and on the
card Jim" wrote: doc, this is a
hard country to travel in; you can
not get along without jack So
long; be home soon."
Fred P. Harris, brother of A. E..
Harris of this city, and who owns
a large cigar factory at Crookston,
came over from the west yesterday
noon and spent several hours in
this city interviewing local users of
his Weeds" He departed last
evening to visit points along the
north line of the M. & I. railway and
will return to Crookston by way OF
Spooner and Warroad-a trip
around the horn" as it is called.
DIR. Christensen. of Cass Lake
came to the city yesterday after
noon and remained here on pro-
tesslonal business until the G.. N.
night train went east, when he left
tor his home. The doctor insists
that there is nothing to the charge
made in St. Cloud paper to the
effect that he was careless in caring
for the young fellow who was
crushed while working in the yards
at Cass Lake, and who died two
hours after being brought to St.
Anthony's hospital in this city, and
Doc" felt real put out about the
matter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-24
Approaching It Gradually.

An old farmer, on paying his rent,
told his landlord he wanted some tim
Der to build house and would be
much obliged to him If he would give
permission to cut down wood for the
purpose. -.
The landlord answered peremptorily,
no.
"Why, then, SIR" said he, twill you
give me enough to build barn7''
NO."
ITO make gate, then7''
Eyes,"
'"rhats all wanted" said the farm
er, "and more than expected"
sons Weekly. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-24
Mathematics.

'Now, boys" said a schoolmaster,
''a cabman who drove at the rate Of
six miles an hour left London, being
followed three minutes later by anoth-
or driver proceeding at the rate Of
seven miles an hour. Where would
they meetY'
AT the nearest public housev an
pwered q promising scholar. London
MtBits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-24
Complimentary 70 Him.

Really" said Cholly Sappey, ~
cawn't understand Miss Rood at all.
She actually called me a crank"
'The ideav' exclaimed Miss Cutting.
"How 1attering!'
"Flattering?"
Eyes, crank, you know, Is a man
with one idea" catholic Standard and
Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-24
A Famous London Tavern.


The Mermaid was the name of IA
nous London tavern frequented by
noted literary men and actors during
the reign Of Queen Elizabeth. All the
wit and talent of the time assembled
there for convivlal enjoyment. Au-
thors have made it the scene of great
mind combats between such men as
Shakespeare, Ben Johnson, Beaumont,
Fletcher, Selden, Carew, Dome and
others Of reverential memory. It was
the gathering place Of the celebrated
Mermaid club, the origin Of which is
ascribed to Sir Walter Raleigh. The
Mermaid tavern was located in Bread
street and was handily reached from
three thoroughfares. so that It has
been often referred to in various ways.
The Mermaid in Bread street, the Mer-
maid In Friday street and the Mermaid
in Cheap street were, however, all one
and the same. 1t was the nearest to
Bread street. The Mermaid was de-
stroyed In the great London fire. There
were other Mermaid taverns, one In
Cheapside and another in Cornhill, but
they had no such associations as chung
| to that Of Bread street
r- A Queer Census.
when was last in India" said the
globe trotter, "they were taking the
census. The returns were most re-
| markable. In the Allahabad census
thirty-five citizens described them
selves as men who rob with threats
Of Violence There were 22e 'fatter-
ersH for gain There were twenty-five
hereditary thieves There were twen-
ty-nine 'howlers at funerals There
were 145 ear cleaners There were
seventy-six makers Of crowns for
idols:' There were fourteen 'heredi-
tary painters Of horses with spots.'
There were nine professional false
Witnesses
TT seems remarkable, doesn't it?
Maybe. though, If we, too. told the
strict truth to the census taker our
own census would seem quite as quaint
as that of India"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
Washington Herald Pattern Coupon.
Size desired. ...........
THE ARTISTIC TABLE.

From tho ST. Louis Globe Dsmocz7t
II is an added pleasure 10 eat az a
table that has dainty touches IN the 1T
tings, and has pretty floral decoration
In the center.
The fern bowl is one Of the most popu-
lar methods OF introducing touch Of
green on the table.
The fine asparagus ferns and the maid
en- hair variety are used a great deal for
this.
Pansies are among the flowers that dis
play 70 advantage on a table.
A novel way 20 arrange them is 20
mingle them with fancy moss in a fat
dish
This supports the flowers so that they
look as erect as when they grew.
An odd decoration was seen the other
evening on a dinner table which was cool
and refreshing looking.
A rose bowl was filed with sparkling
mineral water. and the stems OF the mas
turtiums and their leaves were i'm
mersed IN f.
After short time the flowers and the
foliage became covered with a mass OF
frost-like moisture, which Vas decidedly
pretty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
HOT WEATHER DRESSING.

From Ho1sekeeper.
II Is easy for a woman IN these dog
days 20 tighten the white woman's bur
dem OF clothing by choosing the acces-
series Of her costume carefully.
Hot weather sets the pace for reform
in a number OF hurtful vanities.
Tight shoes. lacing, and a close bind
Ing Of the throat and wrists will not only
increase the temperature OF the body on
warm day. but Is an almost cordial In
vitation TO sunstroke.
From chin 70 the sole OF the foot the
dress should be made as easy as possible.
and preferably in the palest possible
color.
White IS not only restful 10 the eye and
the spirit. but II also resists the suns
rays more effectually than any other
shade
II has the added advantage OF being
universally becoming. which is somewhat
OF a consideration when the Temperature
Is ninety-and-then-some in the shade.
For GOODNESS unstarched and perfectly
fresh underwear is needed.
Tan or bronze low shoes, worn with
matching stockings IN cotton. gauze or
isle are among the ever stylish and com
PORTABLE loot CapcTS.
Channels gloves. along with silk ones.
which are made in mosquito mesh, are
the coolest hand coverings obtainable.
Canvas and ribbon belts, which are sold
al very low cost, are a great deal cooler
than leather.
Light weight dress shields made OF thin
rubber and lined only on one side add
materially 10 hot weather comforts.
canvas hats wrapped with muslin or
silk scarfs, are becoming and light.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
ABOUT OLIVE OIL.

From the New York Press
In this country there seems 70 erivt
an unconquerable dislike for oil IN all its
uses and states.
As a matter OF fact. Il Is ehlcacious an
beautiher and health-bunder.
II is an excellent fattener. ana r. one
can cquire the habit of taking a table,
spoonful after each meal, Il Is an aid TO
the digestion. complexion, and general
health
After every bath anemic children SHOULD
be rubbed with olive oil TO strengthen
them.
Hot olive OIL VIII relieve the lameness
IN the feet which is caused by long stand
ing
It IS also excellent fora skin which has
been made hard and dry by exposure 20
the weather.
little oil rubbed into the skin al night
makes it soft and smooth The ancient
Egyptian beauties knew its value and
used IL almost altogether as an unrent
As an adjunct IN cooking Il Is invalu-
able. The Italians use # for frying ana
the French chefs. who are noted for THAR
sauces. flavor everything with II.
Salads would be almost tasteIess with
out IT,
The objection to 1t is that in this coun-
try the pure quality OF oil is hard 20 OBJ
tain. II IT Is bought wholesale at a re-
liable dealer 1t Is nearly sure to be reli-
able, and is invaluable IN the household.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
SEA BATHING FOR CHILDREN.

From the New York Tribune.
1t Is an excellent thing % teach ell
children over eight years old how 70
swim properly They are natural swim
mers any way. and will acquire the
strokes easily.
For the first week or two after arriving
at the seaside the bath should not take
place oftener than every other day. or
perhaps twice a week.
Immediately after the bath the child
should be rubbed with q rough towel and
dressed.
II Is wiser not TO let your children take
sun baths in their wet bathing suits. as
there IS a risk OF chill.
As soon as the child wades into the sea
his head should be wet thoroughly, and
the first bath should last only ten min
utes at the longest.
Very little children should be allowed
TO paddle on the edge until they become
used TO the idea OF going in.
II IS a mistake 70 force child TO 90 IN
X ne Is afraid. The terror caused By an
unexpected ducking in such a case lasts
often for lifetime.
In nearly all cases sea bathing IS bene-
fetal 10 children. It invigorates and
stimulates them. and the sunshine baths
which precede and follow them are bet
ter than all tonics.
If he has any distance 10 60 from the
bath house he should have a warrG dress
ing gown Of toweling or flannel 10 put
on as soon as he comes out Of the water
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
RAFFIA AGAIN.

From the Chicago Daily News
The rage for rafla has given Us the
qua!ntest things as results OF this wide
spread covering OF ell possible objects
with this attractive straw.
Now we have a clothes hanger added
70 the list.
II consists OF a strip OF wood two
inches wide and two feet long. provided
along its length with light brass hooks.
These are screwed in. and at the ends
arc two wire eyes 70 fasten It I'm place.
Wood and wire are wrapped with rafla.
exactly the way a basket handle is.
This is intended for all the clothes
which the little girl Of six or seven may
wear
With the raffla hook within easy reach
there will be no need now Of dlsordered
chairs and room.
The hanger belongs near a window. or
near a reverse screen, behind which the
small damsel should be taught to dress.
The stick may be padded and scented
and pulled with silk or Powered dimlty
in the winter time and the rafia replaced
during the summer months.
The wire eyes at the ends may be COW
cred with ribbon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
PERTAINING TO PARASoLs.

From the Philadelphia Prcss
When your parasol gets shabby. don't
throw It away. there are numerous DOS
slbilities in Il
When the covering IS worn at the
seams, cover It with bit Of lace. IN
sorting oval pieces Of applique: stitch Il
firmly to the material on the outside and
cut the worn silk from underneath.
Worn edges can De finished with a fruI
Of inch-wide velvet or silk ribbon IN the
middle Of each panel
The ribbon is gathered IN the center
and is made one tone deeper than the
parasol.
For greater elaboration the bow knot
can be arranged in the middle OF each
panel
II the parasol is spotted in one panel
and the rest are in good condition. the
spot can be concealed by embroldering
a large oval medallion in self colors or
white, with the monogram Of the owner
in the middle
A unique effect was seen recently in a
parasol which had a lining Of pale yell
low. This was covered with net in al
most the same tone and the rufie was
briar-stitched in reddish brown,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
THE APRON SKIRT.
rrom The Rrooklrn Eagle

From the Brooklyn Eagle
The modsh draped skirts so popular
during the past season now have a
charming new feature added in the apron
effect
This apron drapery Is Of the same
color as the gown. 1t is made OF some
filmy transparent material as net and
heavily weighted with elaborate embroid-
cry or braiding OF self color. The bodice
and sleeves are also frequently made OF
the same material
AZ first only the apron effect was
seen IN the front, but now fashion calls
FOR II in both back and front. the long
sweeping trained skirt sandwiched be-
tween.
From the way that Paris has fastened
itself on 20 this new Idea, It is highly
probable that It Will be an effective and
distinguishing note OF midsummer fash
ions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04

and such lusty appeals 70 tender-hearted
audiences as this play contains.
The story OF Mary Bradley, who even
tually Is tempted from the straight and
narrow path OF duty 70 an honest and
handwriting man By the insidious wiles
OF a Croesus. who can and does offer
her life pictured as set in jewels. rich
gowns. and money Is the same old
thread. And. Of course, Bradley. whose
part Is capably taken by John Arthur.
pursues and rescUes his wife from foul
clutches in the nick Of time, and then
gets the drop on the villain himself
Close upon the heels Of this happy event
comes the usual scene creating the feel
ing Of peace following the storm.
Miss Clara Joel. IN the part OF Mary
Bradley, IS very good indeed. She both
acts well and looks well Harry De La
saux, IN the part Of the wealthy MILL
owner, Douglas Westcott is an eX-
ceedingly good villain, with frowns and
dark glances that defy description. Haze!
Carlton and Cal Dix IN Juvenile comic
parts brighten much the general dOlor-
BUSINESS OF the show, while John J.
Power as an italian labOrer added 70 our
continued belief IN the good side OF hu-
man nature
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04

weeks longer anything @
And the Jealous
Well when
ring had been chewing slide the
dived into the dust t
they
clubs
I guess they"
Out OF the sleanngs Of reading
All the materials will
about three by mind
The sheets
the busy person. the day Of
1
Under this little
Joke time
Holidays
don't
Fasen the leaves
base, with ribbon through holes punched
Don't the a start
to
the Mi
a to
easily gotten for herself
II
gift for RUTH
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
QUAINT MILLINERY NOVELTY.

Prom the Cleveland Leader.
Among the many charming millinery
novelties seen this season, one Of the
ouaintest and softest Is the new ribbon
hat
This attractive little piece OF headgear
IS built on a wire foundation covered
with wide Dresden ribbon which is gath
cred about the base OF the crown. The
ton Of the crown Is also covered with
gathered ribbon brought TO a center under
large SILK covered button The poke
brim is finished with a deep pleated ruff
he Of the ribbon. The entire hat Is Sim
ply trimmed with a dainty little wreath
OF PINK roses about the top edge OF Che
crown. and band Of the ribbon around
the base
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
MOST PICTURESQUE CITY.
Rothenburg Has Been Such for Many
Years.


Robert shnckletm. r HarDcT's
/ For a thousand years ROthenburg has
/ been a city. For more than so years Il
was a free city OF the empire Il IS not
like those ancient towns which. through
centuries OF strife. preserved their en-
tity through being huddled near the base
OF some great castle; Il is not like those
towns that were protected by powerful
princes, for Il has maintained itself by It's
own unaided sturdiness. If great barons
came 70 Rothenburg. they came to receive
protection. not TO give II. or else they
came TO be entertained with the lavish
open-handedness that made the city a
place 10 which emperors thmselves found
pleasure IN resortinS.
BY crusaders and pilgrims Rothenburg
was held IN affectiOnate regard. not only
for its generous hospitality, but because,
seen from the river. * bore a striking re-
semblance TO Jerusalem. But there was
order in those times OF turbulence; and In
an old, old house used by PaIestine's pill
grims, and still known as pilgrim S
house" there is an ancient stone bearing
upon It an ancient carving Of hand and
Ratchet, with the ominOus inscription;
g
bis hand cut of"
Yet since those early days the town has
been comparatively forgotten. Even yet
Il has not become haunt OF the tourist
and the traveller. although each year a
few Americans resort thitherwaTd, bring
ing back tales OF this city that out-Nurn-
berg Nurnberg. It Is easily reached. be-
Ing on little branch line from the rail-
way between Frankfort and Munich.
It Is a place where the siEhtseer can
not 60 wrong. for everywhere IS fasClna-
ton. There are both stateliness and
beauty. There are towering houses with
criss-crossed fronts. There are deep dun
gsons under the Rathhaus, reached by
stairways dripping with moisture. into
which not ray Of light can enter; and in
one OF these dungeons some five cen
turtles ego the men OF Rothenburg placed
other IN the long burgoma sterial lire,
gave the city power and wealth and pros
perity. But they charged him with con
spiring with the Emperor, and not only
gave HIM no light, but edged their ami
mostly by deliberately giving him no
food. 1t Is IN all a hercely dramatic
story. for friends who were still faithful
tunneled 20 the cell and madly cut
through it's prOdigious wall and reached
the prisoner-but only TO find him dead.
Nowadays they treat unpopular burgo-
masters with more consideration. Each
burgomaster Is chosen for three years,
and at the end OF that time he IS either
elected for life or gives place 70 a sue
cessOr. But an election for life does not
give unchecked power. for 1t IS a simple
matter with these tOwnsfOlk, II they tire
OF nfe-chosen mayor, 10 make him so
crazy with veXation," as Il was expressed
TO me- that he IS glad to resign and &C
cept the pension that they palliatively
offer. Only recently they thus got rid OF
one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

The lessee OF q summer homo In a semi
fashionable neighborhood was Mortified
recently at the prices charged and re-
ceived for the simplest kind of summer
homes in an insignificant summer colony.
She learned that she was paying consd-
cradle less rent than the wOrkingmen
who hire the cramped little homes and
iii them to suffocstion In the belief that
they are having a fine holiday. The bene-
a. Of the holiday could not be doubted. as
tho family lived out OF doors and roughed
Il in the full sense OF the word. but the
price was out OF all proportion to It.
It was learned by woman OF limited
income that rent was cheaper in good
Eeighborhoods than in those several
notches lower IN the social scale. Pos
sibly expenses even UP on tradesmen's
bills. but that item Of rent was convinc-
ing TO her. Undoubtedly the wOrkingman
Is overcharged. but I wonder IL that Is
not because he IS willing 70 pay? A rela-
tive Of mine is accustomed 20 spend her
summers at the seashore. going early and
remaining late, and In midsummer she is
bothered over the milk question because
her milkman is not able TO Withstand Of
fers Of double price and more for milk.
These come from families who spend a
few weeks there and are careless OF eX-
penditure. extravaganza seeming TO be a
part Of the vacation plans. A woman
who mas always found L necessary 10
count pennies does not feel warranted In
competing. so she accepts the discomfort
Of a lack Of milk with what grace she
can command In other ways she is in
finitely more comfortable than those
spenders, and that is a bit OF consolation
70 her. also. The families which are
spending at least one-half OF the yearly
income in rent and wasting IN other
ways cannot live a well-balanced life:
there IS bound 10 be a shortage in more
than one direction.
7 have not forgotten the family which
rioted in rich food for two weeks on mon
ey which had been given for necessities
like clothing and fuel-things which were
always scarce IN that home. At the end
OF the fortnight they were as poor as
ever, save for memories, which even they
must have thought were poor substitutes
for warmth and comfort
Think OF the men who have inherited
small fortunes and Immediately got busy
FIN the process Of spending them. They.
too, had 70 be content with memories. To
spend wisely IS an art which should be
learned early In life, and there Is no bet
Ter way than through an allowance. I
know Of feminine wage-earners who put
nway part Of each weeks earnings and
compel themselves TO live on the sum re-
naming. They declare it is the only way
n which they can save at all II is not
an easy task, possibly not a pleasant one. !
but II has much TO commend Il. II keeps
down cravings and parties temptations. !
know by experience that shop windows /
are not tempting when / have left my /
money at home-they are simply beauti-
full. The habit Of taking no more than I
car fares and luncheon money has saved T.
me from many a foolish expenditure.
BETTY BRADEEN. /
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
Wfdou,r Pensions.

From ths Baltimore sun.
Germany IS about 70 undertake the
widow problem-not with the intention OF
trying TO marry the widow OF. but in
the hope Of providing for her maintenance
when she is left without means OF sup
port. The British Statistical Society. by
the way, has just aseeTtained that the
average married life for men Is twenty
five years That means that a good
many wives are left alone while they
have still some years 20 live. The feel
ing seems TO be growing everywhere that
widow left without means has a claim
that ought 10 be recognized. when. as is
often the case. she has no trade. is past
her prime. and has young children 10 pro-
vide for. Germany is considering the
plan Of taxing husbands TO provide for
the possible widowhood OF their wives.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
FOR GIRL WHO RIDES.

From Anses's
For summer habits the popular goods
are crash and linen.
The majority OF these como IN the
natural color. so that dust does not show,
An added advantage is that they wash
well. for after one wearing a habit IS
ready for the tub.
II is fad at present for young girls
20 wear boys negllge shirts for riding
These are Of soft madras, and so plain
~ made and they are as comfortable and
sensible as anything could be.
Turn-doVn collars, with knitted ties, or
the popular four-in-hand stocks are worn
with them.
The tri-cOrnered hat Is still in vogue. as
are the small, uarrow-brimmed sailor hat
and the white straw derby.