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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Consolation.

A little girl of thirteen or so found
herself one day possessed Of a new
emotional desire to be pretty. She
struggled with it, but finally went to
the long mirror in the hall and for the
first time in her life looked at herself
critically from head to foot. She saw
what most girls see at thirteen-ts
lanky creature, mostly legs and arms
hands and feet. 1t hurt her, and sh.
went out of doors to think it over
Thought resulted in tears, and in tears
she was found half an hour later by
her particular chum, boy near her
own age. Anxious inquiry as to why
she was crying induced her to speak.
ooh. Harold she walled, 'eI've just
looked at myself in the glass, and Pm
so homelyr'
The boy was puzzled, but sympa-
thetic, and made an effort at consola-
ton. He looked at her a minute, then
awkwardly patted her, saying sooth-
ingly:
''Not homely, Alice; just funny look
ing.'-New York Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
The Majors Tip,

When Major Banks was the best
known figure around the race tracks
of Cincinnati and the middle west he
was extremely generous in tipping off
his friends to ''sure winners" One
man who enjoyed his confidence and
played the horses according to the ma
jor's advice lost all his ready. money
and finally succeeded in reducing him.
self to the point where he had to sell
out his grocery business. - =,
One afternoon. following the placing
of his last ten dollar note as the major
advised. he caught Banks by the arm
and said tragically: -
major. you've made me lose my last
cent. I'm pauper and my wife and
family are practically starving. l am
now about to go down to the river and
drown myself. It's all over for me-
"All right" answered Banks, but in
the event you change your mind meet
me here at 3 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. think I'll have something good
for you.'-Exchange.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
REFRIGERATOR CARS.
Evolution of the Idea Of ian lcebox on
Wheels"

-
Wheels"
The refrigerator car was never in
vented, but just fixed up 1t was
the idea Of a New England railway
man who needed some such thing as
far back as 1851.
In June of that year the first refrig-
orator car is said to have made it's
trip from Ogdensburg, N. Y, to Bos-
ton. The car owed its origin princi-
pally to the fact that the farmers near
Ogdensburg. who made great deal
of butter, were unable to ship it ex-
cept in cold weather.
A railroad man named Wilder, at
that time in charge Of the through
freight. thought it would be a, good
idea to rig up IAN icebox on Wheels"
and he told this to the president of the
road, who gave orders that the mas
ter mechanic should plan several Of
them. a
At this time farmers were receiving
only II cents pound for their butter.
The iced car was loaded with eight
tons of it. sent through and allowed
to stand in Boston till the product was
sold. It brought II cents pound
after paying all expenses and COM
missions, and the plan was voted a
success. In a short time the road had
a regular service on, using number
of cars. and the idea spread rapidly.
Wilder did not patent his idea. but
allowed it to be used by whoever so
desired.-St. Louis Republic. a.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Lucky Ne Stuck 10 AZ. Opinion,

Pride of opinion is perhaps the most
common fault of us fairly educated
and intelligent moderns. We form our
judgments and then, as it were. defy
any one to change them. 1t IS said
that no one has ever been converted
by abstract argument
At the time Of the great disaster In
Martinique the Italian bark Orsolina
was taking on a cargo of sugar there.
Her captain was accustomed to volca-
noes, and he did not like the appear
ance of Mont Pelee. Not half his
cargo was on board, but he decided to
sail for home.
1.-The volcano is all right" argued
the shippers. "Finish your loading"
II don't know anything about Mont
Pelee," said the captain. but if Vesu-
vius looked that way I'D get out Of
Naples, and I'm going to get right out
of here"
The shippers threatened him with
arrest. They sent customs officers to
detain him, but the captain persisted
in leaving Twenty-four hours later
the shippers and the customs officers
lay dead in the ruins of st. Pierre
Christian Herald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Gypsy Wordless Lanuuaue.

To communicate with one another
gypsies now use letters-and they use
the telegraph. too when necessary
especially in this country. But the
modern Romany also follows the pat
teran." tracing the footsteps or wagon
tracks of his friends on the road by
the same method employed by his an:
cient prototype. reading directions
where no words are written as clearly
as the gorgio does roadside sign
board. But the patteran can be read
by the gypsy only-it is hidden and
secret. although it may be in plain
sight. as a signboard is open and pub
lie. The patteran may be formed of
sticks or stones or grass placed cross
fashion at the parting of roads in such
manner that only a gypsy would in
stantly notice and understand. To him
it means much-tirSt of all. the direc-
ton taken by Romany predecessors
Century Magazine.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Doesn't Know Her Ace

There is a glaring phase of unfair
ness in the position of the two sexes,
despite all our struggles for the suf-
frage. A woman still breads to tell
her age, no matter how youthful she
may look, while as long as a man
looks youthful he is generally willing
to admit and even to boast of how
many milestones he has passed. There
is at least one father who understood
this problem in time and who gave
his daughter a fair chance in life by
never letting her know how old she
was. He realized at her birth that a
time would come when she would not
want to tell her age, and he spared her
the humiliation of having to prevari-
cate, so she was never told either her
age or the place where she was born,
and there were no birth records pre-
served IN the family.-New York
World.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
The HUNGARIAN Crown.

The Hungarian crown worn at their
accession by the emperors of Austria
as kings Of Hungary is the Identical
one made for Stephen and used at his
coronation over 800 years ago. The
whole is of pure gold. except the set
tings, and weighs almost exactly four
teen pounds. The settings above allud-
ed to consist Of tiftythree sapphires.
fifty rubies. one emerald and 1888
pearls. 1t will be noticed that there
are no diamonds among these precious
adornments. This is accounted for by
the oft quoted story Of Stephens aver
sion to such gems because be consid-
cred them ''unlucky."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
konqo Tattooinu,

In the Kongo> colonies of Belgium
both men and women are tattooed ac-
cording to their status in society. A
woman Of high caste will have de-
sign not unlike zouave jacket work
ed upon her back. and it would seem
that the native is as content with this
mode Of covering as if it were a sub
stitute for clothing. By injecting the
juice. Of certain herbs the scars left by
the tattooing process retain a swollen
appearance. giving the effect of has,
relief work. The thorns Of the acacia
are generally used as a needle. while
a certain black clay is used as color
ing medium.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Peacock Plumaue,

However much milliners may ad-
mire the plumage Of the peacock and
however much they may desire the
money it brings. superstition prevents
many Of them from using it.
: ..''Rarher than give peacock feathers
house room l would lose my best GUS
TONER" one milliner declared. II hav,
done it more than once. Women who
want their own materials made IN
have brought peacock trimming, and
when | positively refused to handle it
they went away angry and looked for
somebody else to work up their pea
cock feathers. But no doubt they had
long chase. because two thirds of
the miliners feel just as l do about
peacock feathers"
But why?" asked a woman who
carried peacock feather in her hand
bag.
'It's bad luck. that is why" said the
milliner.-New York Sun.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Battle of the Herrinqs.

The battle of the behring's was the
comical name given to a fight between
an English force and a French detach-
ment not far from Orleans in 1929
The English were conveying large
quantity of supplies. mainly behring's.
for it was Lent, to the army that was
besieging Orleans. The English had
1000 men. the French 5000. The for
mer repulsed the assailants and saved
the behring's. so the battle was named
in honor Of the supplies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
A Polished Diplomat.

: did you see anything that partic-
sularly struck your fancy when you
were looking round the furniture
shops today y asked a young husband
of his lately made wife on her return.
from a tour Of furniture inspection. .5
Yes she replied; 81 saw some
thing exceedingly pretty in look ing
glasses. = az
u have no doubt you did. : he oh
served. IF you looked into them. 2
The halo of a calm, sweet peace
rests upon that home. s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
A Patron.

"Mr. Carriman is very busy now"
said the private secretary of the rail
road president lis there anything I
can do for your"
"Oh," replied the pompous visitor,
'just a friendly call. 1 thought he'd
like to know that l ride on his subur.
ban branch now. I'm Colonel M.
ritch."-Catholic Standard and Times
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
A STRAIGHT Tip.

you can't see my husband. He is
not at home"
"But. madam. want to see him the
worst way
"Well. if that's the way you want to
see him you'd better sit right there
on the steps until he comes from the
club. "-HOuStOn Post.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
WjIIinq to Take Them Back.

"hI'"9 70 axe 'ne" 0dSk.
A letter came from the clothing firm
saying that the cloth that had been
sent them was full of moths. Was the
wholesale house taken aback? Not it.
By return post went missive to this
effect:
ION looking over your order we find
that you did not order any moths. 1t
was our error, and you will please re-
turn them at once at our expense."--
ArgOnaut.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Classified,

Was there ever better example of
the witty and concise form of express
sion than the answer of the grim man
who, when asked about the character
OF neighbor, sententiously replied:
mister. l don't know very much
about him. but my impression is he'd
make first class stranger."-Ex-
change
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Couldn't help Himself.


"He lived next door to. man for
ten years without even learning his
neighbours name"
Can you imagine anybody being so
unsOciabler'
"Oh, yes. You see, the warden
wouldn't let them lk."-Birmingha
Age Herald
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Similarity.

Similarity.
"What noisy thing that bass drum
is!' remarked the clarinet disgustedly.
eyes, replied the trombone; lust
like human being, isn't it?''
Like a human being?"
Eyes; it's the one with the big head
that makes the most "-London
Telegraph.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
KNOWN VALUES
NeW-CaSh- Want-Rate
/! 2-Cent-a-W0rd

Where cash accompanies copy we
will publish all "Want Ads" for half
cent a word per insertion. Where
cash does not accompany copy the
regular rate of one ceut word will
be charged.
EVERY HOME HAS A WANT AD
For Rent--For Sale--Exchange
--Heip Wanted--Work Wanted
Etc.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Frigid.

Frigid. -,
Nell-That Miss Copleigh is an aw-
fully cold sort Of girl. Belle-Mercy,
yes. Why. she's so frigid that wher-
ever she goes on rainy days it SHOWS.
Boston Transcript. -, :,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Condemned lJnheard.

From a notice in Cornish church,:
THE preacher for next Sunday will be
found hanging in the church porch on
Saturday."-London Punch ssS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
: Irish Wit,

II never give aims to a stranger
said old Shyster to poor lrishwoman.
"Shure. then. your honor will never
relieve an angel" was the reply
Judge. -. --..~s2.- - i ..-.- : ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Ono Consolation

One Consolation.
my wife is suing me for divorce"
sighed the man. II wish we're dead"
''Cheer up, old boy. It's whole lot
better to have your wife spending ali
mony than life insurance."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
Close Mouthed.

Close Mouthed.
Caller-So your sister and her fiauce
are very close mouthed over their en-
gagement? Little Ethel-Close mouth
ed! You ought to see them together!
Auckland News
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
What Did He Mean?.

Have you noticed. my friend, how
many fools there are on earth?''
Yes, and there's always one more
than you think" -Sourire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21

Fidelity in small things is at the
base Of every great achievement
Wagner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21

Cleanse the fountain if you would
purify the streams.-AlcOtt.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-21
FC2 SALE.

TO EXCHANGE-Bemidji resi-
dence property for timber land in
St. Louis or Lake counties. Ad-
dress Quick Lock Box, 346 Be.
midi, MINI.
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His Love.
"A case of love at first sight. eh?'
saw her he. didn't know she was an
heiress." -. H.
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WANTED-Good girl for general
homework. Call between IL and
l, Gil Bemidji.
WANTED-Dis washer at the
Markham Hotel,
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The Better WAY.

Barber-Shall fake a little of the
ends of your hair off. sir? Customer
Yes, / think you had better take it of
at the ends unless you can get it out Of
the middle.
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%eLP WANTED.

WANTED-Competent girl for
general Homework. Good wages
to right party. Mrs. George Coch-
ran, 500 Minnesota.
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FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of a
rubber stamp for you an short
uotice
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FOR SALE-A few full bloodeu
Rhode Island red cockerels. Will
liam Cassler. Phone 4O8-6.
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See H. M. Young for residence lots
in Rose Milne Add. Weekly or
monthly payments.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09

CONTINUED from Page one.b
shops, idle men and destructive loss
due to cessation OF railway purchases.
We contemplate with grave anxiety
the possibility OF undue restriction OF
railway revenues. Ours Is not the
plea Of a special interest whose pros
perity we would purchase at the ex-
pense OF the interests of the general
public. II our product is not bought
the commerce of the country can not
be efficientIy carried; II our men are
wholly or partly on the payroll, the
stoppage of their Outlays communi-
Gates itself TO millions more who
make or sell their necessities,
As the basis OF our belief in the
necessity OF Increased revenues for
the railways. we submit:
Either the railroads stand alone
among all other business enterprises
in their ability to meet universal in
creases In cost of labor and material
or else an advance In rates Is neces-
sary.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09
an nY CnMET.s nan.

Charles johnson was arraigned be-
fore Police Magistrate Fred l.. Tiff
fanny this morning charged with
being "paralyHed drunk" yesterday
He passed the night In jail and this
morning In broken English poured
his tale OF woe into Judge Tifany's
willing ears. He vowed he had
come to the city feeling safe that
he could visit hls former haunts
without harm and did 50. imhibing a
little near beer" IN several places
until he saw the comet coming head
on a. biz as q washtub. II narrowly
missed him but the tail hit him q
''swipe" on the side Of the head and
he exhibited skinned place on the
cheek as large Is e silver dollar. Of
acer Evans and Judge Tiffany agreed
with all he said and assessed him So
or ten days.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09
RAILROAD BUSINESS ASSO-
CATION FAVORS INCREASE

leonllauea from Page ons.l
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09
HOLD
final SESSION
Listen TO Reports From Committees
md Elect Officers for the Fol-
lowing Year.

The Farmers union held their
final session today and It elected
Its new officers.
Yesterday afternoon was given ov-
er to the reports from the different
committees as was also part of this
morning.
L. c. Grow of Pullman, Wash,
was reelected president over n. B.
Atkinson of Waitshurg. Wash. by a
vote of "a to 40, 1t was finally made
unanimous by the motion OF Mr..
Atkinson @. L. Reid OF Spangle.
Wash, was elected organizer over
h. b, Martin by vote Of So to 90.
Other officers elected were A. d.
Cross of st. Andrews, Wash, unani-
mously: Robert Brombly, Pullman.
Wash. chaplain; REILLY Rice. Cotton
wood, Idaho, vice president: w. d.
Wallace, conductor; A, P. Hill, door
keeper. and the executive commit
tee is A. NJ. McCurtin. Davenport.
Wash; p. NJ, Cox. Colfax, Wash. !:
w. b. Davis, Lind. Wash; H. ]. Her
man, Genesee. Idaho. and W. c. Cot
ton. Mayview, Wash. and P. W. Cox
was elected as delegate to the ma
tlonal convention.
This convention Is conceded to be
one Of the most successful ever held
BY the union and the farmers have
many compliments for the Com
mereial club and the citizens for the
treatment they have received since
coming to the city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09
sKIIlMIsH GOING ON
OVER RAILROAD BILL
an Parties sparring for Advantages
before Final Passage.

All Parties Sparring for Advantages
BEFORE Final Passage.
WASHINGTON. june S.--Seyeral
exchanges Of Views between Senators
Elkins and AldFich and Representa-
tive Mann OF Illinois, preparatory to
u formal conference on the railroad
btu. took place today.
Senators Aldrich and Crane visited
the White House last night aud
talked with the president concerning
changes that he might desire In the
senate bill. which. practically. was
approved by him In his message to
congress yesterday, The general un-
derstandlng Il that the senate and
the house leaders win set together
on the subject matter to be stricken
from the two bills before action Is
taken By the conferees. n this course
Il pursued. Il Is likely the only
question to be voted on in the two
houses win be the adoption OF the
conference report.
InsaFgeat members OF both the
senate and the house fear to have
the subject come before them In that
manner. as they think It would
give too great opportunity for the
elimination of progressive features
Incorporated through an alliance be-
tween democrats and insurgents In
the senate bill.
AZ conference of insurgent sena-
tors today, they pledged themselves
to aght against the adoption Of the
conference report should II take
away any OF the advantages which
they claimed to have forced into the
bin in the interest Of shippers.
After q call at the White House
with Senator AldrieA. to learn the
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09
ooLoRRD posi- CARDS FREE
Not Cheap Trash, But Ten Bcautifu

or Phone Int. 1T.

Not Cheap Trash, But Ten Beautiful
Ones.
want to send free to 100 readers
OF the Evening Press 10 beautiful
colored post cards, all different.
without any advertising on them
this offer.
faeturers' prices. send YOU this
assortment just to show you the
high grade cards carry. All ask
IL that you send me two-eent stamp
tombstone, Pres, Dept. $50, Roch-
ester. N. Y.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09

j. A. Johnson ana Vile OF MICA
Bay are visiting in the city.
p. b. Giberson returned from
Spokane today.
Granger & Co. will soon open a
cigar and soft drink Establishment
IN. the place formerly occupied BY
Sullivan q McPhee on sherman
street.
The Filler Piano company are maxi
ing preparations TO open an agency
at AZ sherman street.
Attorney w. X. shIssler OF Wal
lace returned 10 HIS home on the
morning boat.
Attorney l.. l.. Lewis has returned
from Spokane, where he was on BUSH
ness.
J. II. Fletcher went TO Spokane
this morning and will probably bring
back string OF race horses.
Mrs. Albert Powell who has been
visiting ]. g. Russell. has returned
10 her home at Colfax.
For fresh fruit and garden yege-
tables Of all kinds, call 1855 Inter-
state. J. b. Baldwin, 1871 Seventh
st.
Frank Shoudy and son John have
been visiting at the home Of Mr..
Shoudy's uncle. II. BalIlngeF, on
Mountain avenue.
President Enoch A. Bryan OF Pull
man college. who addressed the
Farmers union yesterday. has re-
turned to Pullman, Wash.
Dennis Sullivan and wife OF Rock
ford, WASH. arrived in the city yes
terday to attend the Farmers union
picnic,
Miss Sadie Murray who has been
visiting Mrs. Lou Engelburg on
Government Way. left this afternoon
for her home at Marshall. Mimi.
Bert James. chief clerk for Jones
4 onserud. the contractors, returned
last evening from short trip to spo-
kane.
William A. McEchern, the Harrison
banker. came in from that place this
morning and took the train for spO-
kane.
Prof. A. G. Davis arrived in the
city last evening from North Yaki-
ma and will spend the summer IN
this city.
| Miss Katherine Dunlevy. who haG
been attending the state normal
school at Lewiston. returned to the
city today for the summer vacation
Mr.. ]. n. Olson OF Fergus Falls
Mimi. who has been visiting his
father. II, l.. Olson. the photograph
or. has returned to his home,
w. A. Hart Of RathdFum came
from that place this morning in hii
automobile and Ii spending the da,
In the city, Mr.. Hart owned the firs
antomobile In Kootenal county.
Mrs, II. C. Belt OF Seattle and
Mrs. II. g. Blanchard OF Spokane
are in the city visiting the family
Of their brother, ]. T. Scott, .51i
Occur d'Alene street.
/ From the number of "drunks'
who have been noticed on the streets
OF late, It is evident that there mus
be sticks" In the jamaica gingel
that they have been imbiblng.
The excursion aud dance last eve
ming given on the steamers Spokane
and Bonita was attended BY abou
two hundred people who enjoyed
themselves to the limit until eleven
thirty In the evening.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09

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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-09
CLuR nIREcroRs mo- NrEEr

The Commercial club directors
win meet tomorrow night and listen
to the report OF the special county
fair committee. A full attendance
of the directors is desired BY the
special committee. as they have very
important reports to make.