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every sort of fruit and flower and vege- table and bug, md gets cut big and little books on almost all of them, has never printed so much as a word to help us get better acquainted with MT. Pump kin, unless 1t be few hints for house. wives thnt want to can pumpkius-as this boon to mankind.
 But for all that there is so much mvs. tery about the history and antecedents of the punpkin-and perhaps tbls Is. after nll, in keeping with Halloween stealth-it is known that the pumpkin is distinctively American delicacy. To be sure, some supposed authorities ad- vance the theory that the pumpkin Is of Asiatic origin, and others are always pointing out that pumpkins have been cultivated either as curiosity or as an article of food in England ever since the year 1570. However, we know that all patriotic Americans and true friends of the pumpkin will support the conten- tion that the pumpkin thrived In Amer ica long before 1t was known in any other part of the world, and was culti- vated by the aborigines of North America, WHO pldHteu IL dluouS tuelT HlilZe. Anu anyway, even if we grant, for the sake of argument, that some other people saw the pumpkin first, we can salve our feel ings with the knowledge that no other nationality has adopted the vegetable so universally and warmed to 1t so enthusi- asticnlly as have the prcsent-day resi- dents of the New World.
 And as for taking seriously the sug- gestion that the pumpkin ought to be granted the significance of national in- signia, just as it has so often been sug- gested that the goldenrod should be proclaimed the national flower, it need only be said that this idea Is by no means new one. More than once dur ing the past century persons of some prominence have suggested that the pumpkin be selected as the emblem of New England. In support of the sug- gestion it is pointed out thnt nowhere does the pumpkin thrive as in the corn fields of New England, and moreover the pumpkin was one of the first fruits util- ized by the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth to ward off starvation during their first terrible winters in the new land. Speaking of New England pump kins, we must not ignore the charge made
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OW many of us who enjoy the TIA mischievous and mirthful Hal M Hiowe'en season ever pause to con
 Ill N Isider what debt of gratitude we e-n--- owe the festive pumpkin in this connecticut Natures golden globe. so symbolic of all the glories of the au- tumn, is at once the emblem, the ammu- hilton and the inspiration of the mys- terious holiday at the end of October Without the grinning jnck-o'lanterns made possible by ye plump pumpkins the October frolic would lose all it's zost for juvenile America without the vivid hued orbs the Halloween hostess would be at loss for decorative effects nt din ner and party; and, finally. without the wealth of its mellow interior we should be deprived of that supreme delieacy, the pumpkin pie--than which no greater cu- linary catastrophe for both young and old could be imagined.
 It is doubly difficult to imagine how we would get along without the dependable pumpkin, because not within the memory of the oldest inhabitant have we been without these harbingers of the waning year. We can imagine Christmas with out tree illuminated by the tiny cleo tric lamps or conceive a St. Valentines Day without those convenient and com ical postcard valentines, because 1t was not so many years ago that we knew not these holiday adjuncts. But Hallowe'en without pumpkins-it ia too preposterous to give credence even for moment. It is the pumpkin and its products that give "go" to the Halloween festival. In short, it is what the mistletoe Is to Christmas; what the flag is to Memorial Day, and what the frecraeker is to the Fourth of July. (Beg pardon, you safe and saners.)
 And yet, like many another fndis- pensable in this unresponsive world, the pumpkin has had scant credit from man. kind. To be sure, some homely poet put ting into verse the look of things in the afternoon of the year does prate now and then about the frost on the pumpkin or something of that sort, but what kind of recognition is that for vegetable, the very sight of which is enough to make ones mouth water? It ought to have a monument or be publicly com mended by Congress. Nothing less. Why whisper 1t in shame. Even the Department of Agriculture, which knows all about
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machine in motion and the dough Is mixed. The loaves are then cut by the same power and fall from the cutting ma chine into the baking pan in regular or der. The cutter may be set for any size and is frequently used for rolls, thou sand of which are baked each day, to- gether with more than one hundred loaves of bread. Once a week fifty cinnamon cakes are made-these, too, by electricity. All the eggs used in cooking are beaten by electricity and one hundred eggs are soon brought to the regulation llghtness without the least labor to the cook, who merely presses a button starting the egg beater, and then goes off to attend to something else. The housewife who labors m hour to bring eggs to the proper light ness for sponge cake can more readily appreciate the lnbor-saving qualities of the electric egg beater than anyone else
 It is no uncommon thing for hundred eggs to be beaten in this manner, for. egg custard Is one of the favorite deserts of the cadets. The electric potato peeler is the greatest labor-saying device In the kitchen hnd Is the invention of m Army officer who was regarded as the best fnancier in the Army, and who was at one time in charge of the cadets mess. Through some unfortunate circumstances this officer broke the law and is now serving term in the military prison at Leavenworth. Kan. About five barrels of potatoes are used daily, and the whole amount can be peeled in half an hour. A bushel of potatoes are But into the machine at n time, the lever is turned, which sets the knives going and Inside of five minutes the whole bushel of po- tatoes. perfectly pared without the least waste, falls into tub. Tho Chinese Prince was so delighted with this useful apparatus that several bushels of potatoes
 were peeled for his amusement, and, in-
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ironclad rule that each pan or dish must be washed immediately after use. The dishes are placed in a large wire basket. the inevitable button is pressed, which causes the basket to sink into scalding water, where 1t revolves for a few min utes, and the dishes are thoroughly washed Another lever lifts them to trays, where they are turned out to dry. The dishes used at dinner by be- tween 400 and 900 cadets can be washed and put away by two persons in this manner in half an hour Uncle Sam is an economical houseSeeper and insists that there shall be no waste Indeed
 the average housekeeper would be sur. prised to learn how economical the chef
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itching exposure to the violet and blue lights has succeeded in stopping the itch ing. In this way great relief from number of skin complaints can be given at once to patient by the color bath.
 Every patient may be treated by white. red or the blue light rays, or even by combination of colors. according to the effect required. It is claimed now that at a comparatively small expense electric color baths, combining electrical and heat baths with the marvellous color baths, can be taken at home wherever the house is lighted hy electricity
 With the widespread use of electricity in homes of all kinds it is evident that these color baths can be had cheaplys by large and growing section of the popus
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brush reaches the tiny corners and cleans in few minutes piece of silver which would require hours of handwork. The kitchen range Is model of cleanliness; in fact, the whole atmosphere of the kitchen suggests cleanliness and we'll cooked, daintily served food. The chef knows the appetites of the cadets, and does bis best to please them in his menu. The bill of fare varies each day, and there is little complaint about the food. Those in authority realize that boys who are growing and who have as much exercise as a cadet require plenty of food and of the most nourishng quail ity. Special dishes are prepared for the athletes who nre in training and certain articles of food are tabooed, especially pastry
 Food for one month in advance is a. ways kept at the Academy, and the store room resembles Q warehouse. Everything is supplied by contract. a sample of each article being submitted with a sealed bid. All the meat Is selected and handled by q competent butcher and cut to the very best advantage. There is an immense re- frigerator. where the meats. poultry and eggs are stored. The storekeeper, too. turns in his accounts each day showing just what the chef has received from him.
 Electricity plays its part in the laun- dry, for the washing machines and wiring CTS are run by that motive power. It has even found its way into the linen room, which is in charge of a sweet-faced old lady, whose sewing machine is run by electricity. Fifty tables are supplied each day with a fresh. clean cloth and nap kins, and no little care is required to keep them in repair. "A stitch in time saves nine" is this little lady's motto, and she Is ever on the alert for a broken thread or loose stitch. Several young ladies are her assistants and they are kept busy hemming and patching, for the bed linen and towels come under her supervision as we'll
 All the linen used at West Point Is especially designed for the Academy and has the coat-of-arms of the institution woven in the center of each piece.
 The cadets dine with the same discipline us characterizes any other part of their work at the Academy and there is no struggling in after the meal begins. The mess hall is well lighted and has plenty of sunshine. The coat-of-arms Is oyer the door and pictures of noted generals adorn the walls. Dinner is always served in the middls of the day.
 Altogether the mess at West Point Is a splendid example of electricity as labor saving power in the preparation of food, and the methods of putting 1t into e6fect shows the advantage of military discipline even In kitchen.
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lation. Several different colored electric light globes will enable every bathroom to change itself into a chamber fitted for the color baths An inexpensive appara- tus can be attached In any bathroom lighted by electricity that will enable sick people to administer electric baths to themselves ut nominal cost.
 The tonic effect of electric baths on the blood Is said to be enormous. The chemical condition becomes far richer and anemic people or those tired from overwork, especially mental work, heavy smokers or those uhdertoned by excessive excitement or social duties, are wonder fully reinvigorated.
 The white electric bath Is especially good for fatty degeneration Of the heart
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~ HE marvellous curative effects that T might be contained In the different - color waves of various shades of powerful electric light was foreshadowed years ago by the celebrated Dr. Finsen. when he actually cured '1upus." or tuber- culosis of the skin, with the blue and violet rays of the sun or from powerful electric lamps. Since that time science has made enormous progress. and many forms of disease are treated in the most up-to-date hospitals by different colored lights. f+t
 For example. Finsen's original cure hns been extended to the cure of eczema, ulcers and persistent boils, as we'll as all forms of tuberculosis of the skin In all skin diseases where there Is intense
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and heated to 1S0 degrees. This, of course, kills the bacteria, and in less than a minute. by a chemical process, the temperature of the milk is reduced to 3S degrees and is ready for the table. . 1ce-cream, the usual Sunday desert, is always made by electricity. and requires |, only few minutes to prepare It. The ice is manufactured at the academy. and that used on the table is chopped by cleo tricity and cut into small blocks. The dishes, too, are washed by electrlclty- another wonderful labor-saving device. and the envy. of every woman who sees its workings. 'r
 The absence of unclean dishes about the kitchen is refreshing, for 1t Is m
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people have marvellous opportunity in these colored electric baths. for they need no longer starve themselves or sub nit to being tortured. Even the very parts of the body desired can be relieved of the excess fat; for 1t is only neces- sary to keep uncovered the parts of the body that are too fat. The fat is said to disappear from the sections exposed to the electric color, while the remain der of the body remains unaffected.
 Surely, these are remarkable claims that are now made for electric color baths but the scientists who make these claims are among the best-known in the world, and the number of patients being treated are increasing by the thousands every year. .t .s.l fsl
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-22

The Rex Hotel Thanksgiving
dinner will be served from to
2:3o o'clock. Menu on front page.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-22
Stanton Goes to Walker, Wright. to St.
Paul and McC lenahan i. Grinding
Away at Grand Rapids.
MURDER CASE AT WALKER
Court to Open at Brainerd December 6,
and Will Convene Here on
December Is. -

Litigation in the Fifteenth
Judicial district continues DIN.
crease, and the manner in which
lawsuits and legal actions gener-
ally are piling up could not be
better illustrated than by the fact
that Judges McClenahan, Stanton
and Wright are loaded with wo1lI
and there appears to be no present
indication that they will not Be
exceedingly busy all winter and
we'll on into next spring.
With the adjournment here of the
September term of court, last Friday,
until December 13, the judges are
occupied with terms of court at Wal:
ker and Grand Rapids, with term
to begin at Brainerd on December 6.
Judge Stanton went to Walker this
morning to open the term there for
Judge Wright, who is a member of
the state canvassing board and will
not conclude his labors on that board
until Thursday, relieving Judge Stan
ton Friday, when Judge Stanton will
20 to Grand Rapids and relieve
Judge McClenahan, who is sitting
at Grand Rapids at the present
time. 49, ---... H., -.
The term at Walker, which is on
this week, promises some strong
cases, one of which is that of the
state VS.. Lucia. charged with murder
in the first degree.
The fall term of court for Beltrami
county is adjourned until Dec. 10,
when a number of court cases will be
taken up and disposed Of, the jury
cases having been decided prior to
adjournment last Friday,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-22
State Officer With Superintendent Dyer
Make Shocking Discoveries in Be-
midi Homes. -
EMPLOYERS FACE PROSECUTION
CITY to Be Searched for Children Under
Sixteen Years of Age Who Are
Working.
Deplorable conditions are revealed

{ Deplorable conditions are revealed
in Bemidji as the result of visit by
G.. w. Puppy, the Minnesota labor
bureaus truant officer who, with
Superintendent of schools Dryer,
made a hurried trip in search of
children who should be in school and
not only found several such cases,
but that some children are truants
because they have no clothes to
wear.
AS a result Professor Dyer hopes
that persons charitably inclined may
be able to donate such things as
coats, suits, underwear, rubbers,
caps and mittens.
Mr.. Puppy will remain in Bemidji
for several days at the expense of the
state, until all truants are in school.
A rig was employed and with Mr..
Dyer the first trip of inspection was
made to Mill Park, then to the north
west pa't of the city, in the vicinity
of the Andrews building.
Two boys were found in one
family in log house. Each of the
boys were 50 thinly clad that it
would be impossible for them to go
to school. Clothing will be provid-
ed them.
Promises were obtained from three
families that children would be IN
school Monday. The city will be
gone over carefully and every child
will be compelled to get to school.
Another object of Mr.. Pippy's visit
is to see. that the state law which
forbids the employment of a child
under sixteen years is not being
violated. He will visit all the stores,
factories and other places where
children are Likely to be employed
and declares he will prosecute
offending employers.
Mr.. Puppy comes to Bemidji up.
on my request" says Professor Dyer.
We are making an earnest effort to
see that the compulsory school law
is obeyed and we are grateful to be
able to receive this assistance from
the state"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-22
If So, and Know Civil Engineering, Be-
midi Yearns to Engage Your
Services.
BLlLER REFUSES THE POSITION
Temporary Arrangement Made By Ap.
pointing Bourgeois, With Reynold.
as Reserve Force. ..

r. WIFI SOauS OuC please O6 AluO
enough to serve the city of Bemidji
as city engineer at IS a day. :
Bemidji wants such a man to fill
the place made vacaFh by the recent
resignation of M. D. Stoner, but is
having trouble getting him. Two
weeks ago the council appointed Roy
Bliler, the county surveyor, and laid
out some work for him to do. -
Yesterday an alderman met Mr..
Bliler and asked him how he was
getting along as city engineer.
Didn't know was city engineer
first I have heard of it. Couldn't
think Of accepting" said MI. Bliler,
or words that effect.
In the meantime the city is put.
ting up septic tank and there is
some water main work which also
needs supervision.
I want to tell you," said Mayor
Parker at the meeting Of the coun.
Gil last night, that if we ever needed
an engineer for anything, we need
one to look after that tank. Septic
tanks are an uncertain proposition.
You cannot be sure of their success.
Right now, in building this tank, Be.
midi has $4,000 experiment on
her hands," .~..+-..
No one doubted the need of an
engineer but where to get one was a
puzzle. A few weeks ago a st. Paul
man made an application for the
position but at that time it was
thought a Bemidji man could be
employed. Last night when the
council appeared willing to offer the
St. Paul man the job. City Clerk
Maloy confessed that when the ap-
plication had received no definite
attention that he threw it into the
wastepaper basketand that he could
not remember the mans name.
1t was suggested that H. E.
Reynolds be appointed to do the
work of the city engineer but the
city attorney called attention to
the charter provision making il
necessary to employ a civil engi-
neer.
It finally was decided to appoin,
E. ]. Bourgeois city engineer witt
the understanding that if he woulc
not serve that he accept anG
appoint Mr.. Reynolds as an as
sistant to look after the work, the
] man who does the work to receive
|$6 a day.
In the meantime Bemidii IS still
looking for an engineer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-22
'BRINKMAN PLEASES
4 BIG HOUSE
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The show at the Brinkman this
week started last night with a big
house. After the opening view
of pictures came "LaBarr," the
flexible Adonis. It is a contortion
act>hut not of the usual kind
Consists of feaas that are SEEM
ingly impossible. He was loudly
applauded,,
The second act on the bill,
"Italia," and "(ireene." This is
a happy combination of clever
singing and classy dancing.
Character changes are made with
rapidity. One of the features of
this act is the dress Italia wears at
her first appearance. This act
proved more than entertaining.
If dolls could be made to preform
as gracefully, sing as sweetly and
look as pretty as little Miss Roberts,
Santa Claus would be swamped
with orders next month. Miss
Roberts is dainty little miss and
Mr.. Roberts clever German com.
edian. Their act The Doll Maker
invoked more genuine laughter and
hearty applause than anything
heard at this playhouse in many
days. e
The illustrated song and the clos
ing reel of pictures rounded out a
bill that. in its entirity, is one that
should not be missed.
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on the table," was Alderman Cham.
berlain's come back, and the motion
was seconded by Mr.. Brown.


berlain's come back, and the motion
was seconded by MI. Brown.
You fellows said at Our last
meeting that the government
couldn't run Bemidji. Well, it is -
put in Alderman Klein.
This prompted City Clerk Maloy
to attempt to say what would hap
pen to the city financially if the sa-
loon license revenue is cut off, but
before he cou d finish, Alderman
Brown cut in with an extemporan-
eous bit of eloquence something
after this fashion:
Value of Saloon Tax Doubted.
You can figure all you want to
but you can't show me where we
are ahead by saloon licenses. Look
at those bills we have just allowed.
Money forced from our treasury to
keep alive the poor-a fine tribute
to your saloon soaks. Jail bills and
other expenses, even to the send
ing men to Saltwater as the result
of drink. You can't tell me that the
saloon tax does the city any good"
Such figures are al! rot," rejoined
City Clerk Maloy.
Wipe out the saloons and you'll
see whether we need their money!"
echoed Mr.. BursleY.
I'll have to be shown" insisted
Mr.. Brown. .--..:--
blind Pigs," Says Bursley.
"Well, if you don't have saloons
we will have blind pigs and drug
stores" came back Mr.. Bursley.
"Not with Chief Harrington on
the job," commented Alderman
Bisiar:
"We've had 'em all summer,
retorted Mr.. Bursley.
Every alderman present voted in
favor of the Chamberlain motion to
lay the Harrison application on the
table and a like fate awaited one
from Chris Olson. The application
of Peter Linderberg, with which the
council has been toying for several
weeks was killed, the seven alder
man votingsto rejsctsit
New Employment Agency.
H. S. Boswerth was allowed
81, 900 on his contract for the erec-
ton of the new city Jail.
Three wards presented the ex-
penses incident to the holding of the
general election on Nov. 8: first
ward, $4,000; second, $5O:75; third,
$61:2O.
B. L. Ames was granted a license
to conduct an employment agency
in the basement of the international
hotel building on Minnesota venue.
Matt Mayer was awarded the con-
tract to furnish twenty-five cords of
wood. his bid being 50 a cord.
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ment..
The letter in full follows:

Gentlemen: Hundreds, of news.
papers are coming to US from all
parts of the country every day. In
looking these over we cannot pass
without comment your ad in the
Bemidji Daily Pioneer. This is a
fine piece of advertising and we are
clad to see you getting out such ex.
q INT newspaper publicity. The
newspaper has done very good work
in setting up your ads"
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EXPERTS PRAISE PIONEER
Hart Schaffner & Marx Pay Thi. Paper
Extraordinary Compliment.

In personal letter addressed
to Schneider Brother, clothiers of
this city, Hart Schafner & Marx,
the famous makers of mems CLOTH
ing, pays the Pioneer and
Schneider Brothers q high compli-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-11-22
Would-be Citizen. Warned.

Clerk of Court Rhoda calls at.
tention to the fact that Saturday of
this week IS the last day for persons
wishing to become naturalized to
file petitions if they wish hearing
at the next session of district court
which convenes on February %.
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Eat your Thanksgiving dinner
at the Rex Hotel. Served from !
to 2;3o o'clock.
Miss Grace Barrett Of Grand
Forks, N. D., who has spent the pas,
month as q guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. E. Barrett, Eighth and Irvine,
left this afternoon for her home.
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Dine It the Rex.

Take your THANKSGIVING dinner
1t the Rex Hotel. Dinner is served
from ! o'clock to ESQ.