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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
The Milfera.

eff you want to hear some guessing
wide of the mark ask some one what
he would think. might be the third
most common name in New York
city," says the New York Sun. ''The
probability is the correct answer will
never be made unless some one has
happened to alight on some such bit
Of information. The fact is that, ac-
cording to the best available authori-
ties the name Miller ranks third,
Smith holding first place and Brown
second. 1t seems almost Incredible,
but as matter Of fact the name Mil
Ter stands we'll to the head Of the list
Of names most frequently met with
in the four largest cities in the coun-
try It stands second in Philadelphia,
third in New York city and fourth In
Chicago, while the name Jones Is way
down in the list, holding the eleventh
place in New York city and the thir-
teenth in Boston, with such names as
Clark, Williams, White and other
names never considered common pre-.
ceding it."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
Tho Devilfish II Action.

A naturalist who observed devil
fishes in action says that he thought
no more diabolical creature could be
imagined. They resembled enormous
bats and in following one another
around ina circle raised the outer tip
of one Of the long winglike fms high
out of the water in graceful curve,
the other being deeply submerged.
They might be seen now gliding down
with flying motion of the wings,
sweeping, gyrating upward with a
twisting vertical motion marvellous in
its perfect grace; now they flashed
white, again black, SO that one would
say they were rolling over and over,
turning somersaults. While swimming
along the two great arms or feelers Of
the devil6sh are whirled about In
constant motion, like the tentacles of
a squid. When these tentacles come
in contact with anything they close
upon it. 1t is generally believed that
this clasping, although at times doing
considerable harm to fishermen and
| their boats, is largely automatic and
that, upon the whole, the devilfsh Is
timid rather than a fighter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
How the Culprit Was Detected.

How the Culprit Was Detected.
OF certain Harrow master whom
Mr.. Tollemache in his "reminiscences
refers to as Mr.. Y. the following story
is told. DR.. Vaughan was master of
Harrow at the time:
"Mr. VI am sorry, DR.. Vaughan,
to have to report to you two Of your
monitors for drinking. DR.. V.-This is
a very serious charge. When and
where did it happen? Mr.. Y-This
afternoon in public house in Primer.
DR.. V.-Did you catch them fagrante
delicto? Mr.. Y.-No, DR.: Vaughan,
was in my study. DR.. V.-But surely
you cannot possibly have seen from
your study to Primer? Mr. VI have
a strong telescope, DR.. Vaughan. Dr.
V.-But how can you tell that it was
not water they were drinking? Mr.. Y
1T was gin and water. / noticed q
sediment Of sugar at the bottom OF
their glasses.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
Teaching tho ROYAL Salute.

Gaming THO nOydi oAtueos
Crossing the deck of the Kaiser Will
helm II. royal yacht with a large mug
Of beer in his hand, one Of the sailors
was startled by the sudden appearance
of his royal master. He made a most
clumsy attempt to salute with his free
hand, while his anxiety to prevent the
beer splitting amused his majesty.
"Look here" said the latter, "you
didn't do that right. Let me show you
how it ought to be DONE" Telling the
man to fancy that he was the en-
peror, who was to be saluted, the kali
ser took the mug and retreated few
PAGES. Then, coming forward again,
stopping opposite to the sailor, he held
the mug to his lips, drained 1t, put it
down on the deck and gave the salute
with military precision. CHATS the
way to do it." he remarked to the as
tonished seaman. snow 60 down
stairs and tell them to fill the mug up
again and give you one for yourself.
Say it was I who drank it."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
Tho Rust Of Custom.

The bitterness toward innovation is
just the same in an army as out Of 1t,
but perhaps with more reason. A new
thing cannot possibly be accepted I'M
til it has proved itself better than that
which it displaces. The first cannons
were possibly rejected, and the Chris
tian inventor took them to the Turk,
who used them at the siege Of Con-
stantinople. The first firearms were
bitterly opposed because they destroy
ed the soldierly bearing of the troops.
The British navy strenuously objected
to the first large guns because one
charge would cost as much as one of
Nelson's broadsides. Ericsson's Mon
itor met with more opposition In
Washington than it did in Hampton
Roads. At the outbreak Of the civil
war it is said that congress ordered
the adoption Of the new weapon, over
the objection Of the chief Of ordnance,
who kept specimen of the old one in
his Office to show visitors how good ii
was.-Army and Navy Life.
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OsfMn
..-..,.- ,, T,,---
Usinu the Opportunity.

sAbout the most resourceful young
person I've encountered in the real es-
tate line" said Pittsburg man, "came
from Ohio. He secured place with
a real estate firm. The second evening
he was in town one Of his co-Workers
introduced him to an evening gather
Ing at the house Of well known
merchant. The company, learning that
the newcomer possessed voice, invit-
ed him to sing He responded with
'Home, Sweet Home
EVERY body was surprised at his Sc
lection, but as it was well done he
was heartily applauded. Then he sur
prised them some more.
''Stepping forward to the center OF
the room, he said:
I, :" I'm glad you liked the song. There
Is nothing like CLONE, Sweet Home, .
and let me say that our firm is selling
them on terms to suit and within
twelve miles of the city. If you don't
care to live there the fact yet remains
that It's the chance of your life for an
Investment y Kansas City Independ.
ent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11

Here is a bit of information it will
pay you to keep ready for reference,
though you will perhaps turn up your
nose at it at the first reading: How
to wake up and wake up fully and
quickly. Most people prefer not to
wake up In the morning-that is, they
think of the pleasure there would be
in just FIVE minutes more Of sleep If
only that alarm clock had not sound
ed It's warning. OF course you have
to get up, and If there is really any
thing that will make the job easier and
more pleasant you will want to know
about it. Doctors have long ago agreed
that dullness on first awakening In
the morning is due to sluggish circu-
lation of the blood in the brain. This
can be quickly overcome by massaging
the neck in the neighborhood of the
jugular vein, thus stirring the blood
to life and action. Rub your neck
we'll on both sides and drowsiness will
leave you. Try it.'-New York Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
Bound Copies Of City Charter for So

Bound Copies OF City Charter for So.
The Pioneer will soon print and
bind copies of the Bemidji city
charter, bound volumes of which
have been greatly desired for some
time, and will deliver the books,
neatly and substantially bound, to
order, for the small sum Of So.
A representative of the Pioneer
will call on you, or you can call at
he office and sign for one or more
volumes, at the stated price.
Obtaining copies of the charter
has been matter that has worried
many people of the city, and how tc
get them printed has never beer
taken up. AS stated before: the
Pioneer is taking orders for bound
volumes of the charter and will de-
liver them for So per copy.
Leave your order early if you de
sire copy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
Crafty Master Fox,

A fox was one day seen coming out
Of a pile Of stones near. the water
side. He hid In the heather for
awhile and then pushed out some
thing on the water, which proved to
be a bunch Of moss. The wind took
it into the middle Of the lake and
blew it past some ducks sitting on the
surface. Having watched his venture
for perhaps ten minutes with appar-
ent satisfaction and observed that it
neared the ducks without arousing
their suspicious, our friend began to
collect another and larger bunch Of
moss, which he allowed to float in the
same direction, but this time he swan
behind it, taking care to show only his
eyes and nose above water. Just as
1t was passing the group Of ducks he
made a sudden dive, pulled down a
bird and swan back to shore under
water. Arrived there, he carried the
duck to the pile Of heather, where his
wife and daughter were no doubt
waiting to enjoy the fruits Of his Ia
! bors.-"Forty-fve Years Of Sport"
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Ramona Violinist.

Mr.. Ramona will appear in recital
next Monday evening at Masonic
hall, assisted by Miss Verna Bohlke
pianist. In addition to the violin
numbers, Miss Bohlke will play a
senate by Greig for the piano.
The evening is given under the
patronage of a large number of
prominent citizens of Bemidji and
their promises of large attendance.
The program will include one move
ment from the Mendelsohn concerto
the Beethoven Romanza, in G. Schu-
bert's Serenade, Caprice by Drbla
Massanets Elegie, the Leonard vari.
atoms on theme by Haydn, the
Choral Nocturne, Chopin and othe,
gems from the great composers.
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Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

Notice is hereby given that default has
been made in the conditions Of mortgage
executed by Ole 2. Bake. single man to L;
recorded in the Office of the register Of deeds
Of Beltrami county. Minnesota. on August /.
on as 81 b n Re the saa E.
Foskett has paid the taxes assessed against
the premises described in said mortgage for
the year Of 1907 amounting in all to ss5.4s;
$500 due August l, 1908, said sum being due
under certain mortgage executed by the
party named as mortgagor herein and in
and by him assigned. which mortg age is prior
to and lien upon the land hereinafter
described. said sum being. represented by a
rate Of per cent per annum after maturity
and that there is now due the said L. d. Fos-
kett thereon. under and by virtue OF the
sum eft $3.50. he having paid said sum to the
mortgage provided for reasonable attorneys
closure of the mortgage herein described. and
the sum OF 90 is reasonable attorneys
fee for such foreclosure; that in addition to
SIS go paid by L. D. Foskett on said note and
the sum of So. 90 for attorneys fees. there is
claimed to be due on said mortgage the sum
sl02. SO at this date together with the sum of
$500 att9rney's fees; that by virtue OF said
default the power OF sale in said mortgage
has U0COul0 Op0rdG1Vcs anu no 8CGlOQ OF pro-
ceedings has been instituted at law or other
wise to recover the debt remaining secured
premises described in and covered by said
mortgage are the southwest quarter Of the
northeast quarter and the west half of the
southeast quarter and the northeast quarter
Of the southwest quarter Of section number
number IS. west of the fifth principal meri-
dian. situate In the county of Beltrami State
Of Minnesota; that by virtue of the power of
sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant
to the Statute in Such case made and provided.
Said mortgage will be forclosed by the sale OF
said premises at public vendue. to the high
est bidder for cash. by the sheriff Of Beltrami
County. Minnesota at the front door OF the
Court House in the Village OF Bemidji. in
said county and state. on February q. 1909.
at 2 O clock p. m,. to satisfy the amount then
due on said mortgage. including said taxes
and amount of said coupon note and $500
attorneys fees and costs of such sale.
Dated January z. 1909.
L. D. FOSKETT.
HENRY A, JOHNSON. Mortgage.
Attorney for MOrtgagee.
Opera Block, Crookston, MINI.
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Some Troubles Of a Pianist.


Harold Bauer, the pianist, has had
some curious experiences during his
travels.
While playing in Barcelona he was
challenged to fight duel by an ex-
cited member of the audience whom
he had reproved for disturbing the re-
cital by his noisy conduct. On another
occasion, in Italy, he had to be car
ried through an underground tunnel
to escape the attentions Of frantic adj
mlrers
One of his most extra ordinary expe-
riences was in Russia. It was in
little town near Moscow, and in the
middle of his performance the pianist
was arrested by the police on the
grounds that he was obtaining money
under false pretenses. The police ac-
ton was based on the grounds that a
Hungarian dance appeared on the pro-
gram and that there were no dancers.
They overlooked the terrible fact that
Mr.. Bauer had played two marches
| without single soldier being present.
Cincinnati Tribune.
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Living Lights Of tho Sea.

49, Living Il9neS OF tne 0eas
One of the marine curiosities fshed
from the bottom of the Indian ocean
by dredging vessel chartered by the
Calcutta Society Of Natural History
was a mammoth sea crab, which con-
tinually emitted bright white light,
similar to that seen in the spasmodtc
flashes of phosphorescent luminosity
kindled by the common firefies. The
oddity was captured in daytime and
placed in large tank, nothing pecul-
lar except it's immense size being no
ticeable in the broad glare Of the
tropical sun. At night, however, when
all was in pitchy darkness, the crab
surprised the naturalists by lighting
up the tank so that all the other sea
creatures, great and small, occupying
the same tank could be plainly seen.
When the luminous crustacean was
prodded with pole he emitted flashes
of light, which enabled the expert,
mentors to read small print, even
though otherwise they were In total
darkness. London Chronicle.
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Retxeen Tears and LAUGHTER,

do you ever think, George, deal"
said she, and her voice was soft and
low, as beftted the perfect beauty OF
the night, do you ever think how
closely true happiness is allied with
tears?"
1''I don't believe 1 ever d." admitted
George dear, ''but will, If you like"
Eyes," she went on, gazing up into
his face, and her lips were very close
to his, "when one is truly and wholly
happy, George, dear, there is but little
to divide a smile and tear"
"Wen, that's fact,'' assented
George dear. "But never thought Of
it before. After all, there's nothing
but the nose."-London Answers.
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Bids for City Physician.

Sealed bids will be received by the
City Clerk of tie City of Bemidji,
Minnesota, for the services of a city
physician for the year ending Janu.
airy LIST, 1910, said bids to be opened
January 18th at eight o'clock P. NJ,
before the City Council.
Said physician shall, aside from
his own services, furnish at his own
expense, all medicines, bandages and
surgical dressings to the city's ailine
and worthy poor, and medicines anc
drugs to habitual users; he shall
transport at his own expense, to the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
a Queer I lesson.

ION the slow and cheap ships" said
4 purser, ''the souvenir thief does no
harm, but on famous Atlantic. liner,
where records are broken and tiptop
prices abound, the amount Of stuff that
disappears is shocking.
"Only things with the boats name
IN champagne glasses, ink wells, curl
ing tongs, buttonhooks, and so forth.
And what are we to do about it?
I'VE had an American peerless
aboard, last voyage. The day we reach,
ed New York steWardess came to me
md said:
"tOh, Mr.. Meet, l just seen Lady
Blanks cabin trunk, and she's taken
TWO Of our finest silver ink wells!
'Here was a quandary, eh? The
captain was called in, and he settled
the matter in the unsat isfactory. way
such things are usually settled.
"'We must teach Lady Blank a les
son. he growled. AT the same time
scandal must be avoided He thought
moment, then said to the stewardess:
Take one Of the ink wells and leave
the other. That'll show her. Phil.
4delphia Bulletin.
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Mrs. Fvffe Declined,

Some years ago it was decided by
the navy department that the pres
ence Of the wives Of the naval officers
at the Asiatic station detracted too
much from their official duties. So a
general order was issued to the feet
directing that the wives be sent home.
Admiral Fyffe, who was in command
Of the feet, received the order in due
time, and it came back to the navy de-
partment Endorsed as follows:
list. Endorsement.
!. Asiatic Fleet, Yokohama, Japan.
a. Respectfully returned to the secre-
tary Of the navy.
90 I have delivered this order to Mrs.
Fyffe, and she refuses to go.
81 Further Instructions are requested.
Respectfully,
(signed) JOSEPH FYFFE.
Success Magazine.
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H Wasi.Guiltx.

The great Irish agitator, Daniel
O'Connell, w;azs at one time defending
a man accused of murder at Clonmel.
The circumstantial evidence was so
strong against the prisoner that the
jury had already determined upon
their verdict Of guilty, when the man
supposed to have been murdered was
brought into court alive and unhurt.
The jury were desired to return their
verdict at once, and they did SO, but it
was one Of guilty.
"Whaty' exclaimed the astonished
judge. ''What does this mean? II
the man has not been murdered how
can the prisoner be gui1ty2' =
"Please, your honor" said the fore
man, she's guilty. He stole my bay
mare three years ago. Omaha World
Herald.
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Bids for Wood.

Bids will be received by Indepen.
dent School District, of Bemidji for
800 cords of green-cut jack-pine and
tamarac cord-wood, to be delivered
on school grounds in Bemidji on OF
before May 1st. 1909.
Bids will be open by the School
Board at their meeting on January
18th. 1908, at Z. M. No bids fol
less than so cord lots will be consi
dered.
Bids should be addressed to
Graham NJ. Torrance, Clerk,
Bemidji, MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
Grote and His Wife.

The wife Of the historian Grote
must have been an extraordinary wo-
man. She rode without saddle, she
was not afraid to put off in boat
without man, and she was plucky
enough to marry her lover without
permission and return home without
saying word about it. Sydney Smith
described this lady and her lord in his
happy fashion, II do like them both
SO much, for he is ladylike, and she Is
perfect gentleman"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-11
Old Laws.

There still exists in London bylaw
which forbids a cask Of beer to be I'M
loaded between certain hours, but no
mention is made Of casks containing
any other liquor.
Lucerne has on its statute books q
law which is not enforced. It prohib-
its hats Of more than eighteen inches
in diameter, forbids the use Of artif1-
cial flowers and imported feathers and
orders that a license of Is cents year
shall be paid for the right to wear rib
bons or silk or gauze.
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Good Advice.

Never forget the advice of Themis.
socles. Said that ancient, II would be-
stow my daughter upon man without
money, but not upon money without a
man." Just change money for title
and see the different reading: II would
bestow my daughter upon man with.
out title, but not upon title without Z
man."-New York Press.
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An Irish Tale.

One day an Irishman, having put his
hat upon gate post by which he lay
down to sleep, sprang up at midnight
and, installing the object for an en-
envy, dealt it desperate cut with his
scythe. Perceiving his mistake, the
man gave thanks to heaven that he
had taken it off before lying down
"For," said he, chad my head been IN
that hat, tits ten to one had laid II
open with my scythe, and tits a dead
man would have been seem mesilf al
this minutev'-London Captain.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
co-partnership heretofore existing
between A. D. Moe and Hugh
Dickie doing business as Moe &
Dickie has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent.
All bills due and owing said firm
are payable to the undersigned.
Dated at Bemidji, Mimi, this 9Th
day of January, 1909.
Hugh Dickie.
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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 a hatter's window and
hit customer who was trying on a
new hat. This gentleman, under the
impression that one Of the shopmen IN
at 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 It
was all about.
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1909 Diaries.

The largest and best line of 1909
diaries ever carried in this part of
the state can now be seen at the
Pioneer office.
We have made special efforts OF
secure the largest assortment ever
shown in the northwest. Those who
want special kinds should call early
and make their selection.
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Sowing For Them

As a countryman was sowing his
ground two smart fellows were riding
that way, and one Of them called to
him with an insolent air, "Well, honest
fellow" said he, tits your business
to SOW, but we reap the fruits Of your
labor" to which the countryman re-
piled, "'Tis very like you may, for I
am sowing hemp Catholic News.
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sartorial Monstrositiea.

There are men we meet every day
who take such sartor1al liberties as
almost drive one to despair. We have
to tolerate such, smonstrous combina-
lions as brown boots and frock coats,
silk hats and lounge suits and frock
coats and bowlers,f and we are even
nerving ourselves to the expectation
Of seeing killed Highlander in silk
tstopper:"-London Outftter.
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Cab Wit,

The French have an expression
about "cab wit''-that is, a Frenchman
returning from a party and alone in
his cab thinks of lots Of clever things
he might have said. There is great
deal Of cab wit outside Of France
Atchison Globe.
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Fifty Dollars, Reward.

Fifty dollars reward will be given
to the party who will furnish in
formation that will lead to the con-
viction of the party or parties who
killed Chester white brood sow at
my farm on the night of January 6
Money is on deposit at the Lumber
mems National Bank.
Yves Wright.
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Mixed Praise,

Customer-Why, thought you call
ed him ''the colt?" Ostler-Sure, yer
honor, and that's the name he's had
for the last twenty years, and he
sticks to it like a respectable haste,
the same as yourself.-London Punch.
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A Ono Sided Complaint.

"Thts is the seventeenth time I've
seen you before me in the DOCK" said
a magistrate, looking at prisoner
sternly.
Eyes. For eight years now I've seen
you sitting in the chair, but I've never
thought Of complaining about itv' re-
piled the prisoner reproachfully.-Lon-
don Telegraph.
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Tho Ideal Trunk.

The lady had looked at about twenty
trunks without finding one to her sat
isfaction. At length the salesman sug-
gested that If she could give him an
idea Of what she had in mind he
might be able to suit her.
II want" said the lady impressively,
"a smaller trunk than this, but one
that holds more."-St. Louis Republic.