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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
The Llama With a Saddle.

In his native country the llama is
trained as a beast of burden, and in
this capacity is very useful for. hard
and wiry by nature. he can carry as
much as a 100 pounds. AS mount.
too, be is quite easy to train. Indeed.
both the llama and the oneiko take to
the saddle as to the manner born
when once they have assured them
selves that their. teacher wishes them
we'll: Their most striking popularity
as saddle animals. however. is strong
objection to having their heads in any
way pulled about by their riders. So
long as their mouths are left alone
they will amble along quite contented-
~ at a fair rate of speed. but if they
are ridden by some one with heavy
hand they show tendency to stop at
once. whipping round in manner dis
tinctly disconcerting to those who do
not quite realize what is going to hap
pen.-Wide World Magazine. -E>
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
The Roar of China's Ducks.

Tourists in China are always sur
prlsed by the number Of ducks they
see. There are more ducks in China
than in all the rest of the world.
Their voices are a familiar sound in
every town and country spot of the
seacoast and the interior of the vast
empire. Even IN the large cities ducks
abound. They dodge between the COOL
les legs. They fit squaWking out of
the way Of the horses. Their indig-
nant Quack VII! not unseldom drown
the roar of urban commerce. Children
herd ducks On every road. on every
pond, On every farm, Oh every lake. on
every river. There is no back yard
without its duck house There is no
boat, little or great, without it's duck
quarters All over the land there are
great duck Matching establishments,
many of them of capacity huge
enough to produce $4,000 young ducks
every year Duck among the Chinese
is a staple delicacy 1t is sailed and
smoked like ham or beef.-New York
World
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Foruerv In ExceIsis.

The most remarkable literary for
gerry on record was perpetrated in 1870
on Michael Chasles, French scien-
fist of European reputation. Chasles,
who was in his dotage. purchased
within a few years from one Vrain-
Lucas no fewer than $1,000 auto
graphs. A. NJ. Broadley tells the story
in his "Chats on Autographs" BE
ginning with supposed correspond
ence between the youthful Newton
and Pascal. Vrain-Lucas proceeded to
fabricate letters of Rabelais, Monies
quieu and La Bruyere. Before he had
finished M. Chasles became the posses
sor of letters in French. and written on
paper made in France. of julius Cae-
sar, Cleopatra. Mary Magdalene and
even Of Lazarus after his resurrec-
tion.' Vrain-Lucas was sentenced to
two years. Imprisonment. and among
other forged manuscripts from his pen
there were produced in court letters
from Alexander the Great, Herod.
Pompey, Judas Iscariot, Sappho, Pom
thus PLATE and Joan of Arc!
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Juvenile Suicides.

"A generation ago the taking of their
own lives by minors was almost an un-
heard of occurrence" said physician.
"Now it is becoming alarmingly fire.
quent not only in this country. but in
Europe. In most cases the pheDome-
non can be set down to the artificial
life people lead and to the complex
conditions of modern existence. Very
often parents are too ambitious for
their children and by constant appeals
to them so work on the nervous tenn
peraments of their offspring as to
bring on a arrangement of the mental
faculties. One of the most noted spe-
cialists of France, DR.. Berillon, who
has made a study of the matter, as
serts that children who have a suicidal
tendency are for the most part want
ing in the sense of Smell. He makes
recommendation that all who suffer
from this defect should be taken to an
expert for examination, as it might
tend to forestall some future tragedy
Baltimore American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
His Luxurious Pillow.

"When~ sleeping cars first came in,"
in the berths were very scanty. On
one of these early cars one night after
everybody had turned in and the lights
were low a loud voice called from an
upper berth:
"'Porter, got corkscrew"
1.-The porter came hurrying down the
aisle.
"'Boss.' he said in scandalized
tone. we don't allow no. drinkin' in
the berths: It's against the rules
"'Oh. it amt that. porter the voice
answered. Il just want to dig out
pillow that's sort of worked it's way
into my ear'''
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
His Sarcastic Friend.

He was very proud Of his new auto
mobile talked automobile. dreamed au-
tomobile, read automobile. Finally to
his friends he became nuisance, and
each to himself swore softly that he
would bide his time and at the prop
er moment give him a little verbal
thrust.
Finally one long suffering Individual
was asked to go for ride Excuses
were of no avail He was bundled
into the machine and taken for spin
through the parks and over the boule-
wards. In due course Of time. without
any serious mishap. they pulled up at
the Automobile club. The auto crank
and his guest we're soon surrounded by
several of their friends. s - r
How did you enjoy your rider was
asked Of the auto crank's friend. +.
Until today never thought an
automobile could go so FAST was his
reply. (Here the auto crank was all
attention. That was some praise for
his car. Right out in public too. That
would silence some of the scoffers who
said his machine should be called
Snail, why, do you know there was
car went by us at such a clip that
could hardly see it,
The auto crank glared. and under his
gaze the group melted away. They had
had their revenge-Pittsburg Gazette
Times
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
There Was No Applause.

Just before the operation began the
operating surgeon said to the students.
Nov, gentlemen. no applause, if you
please
When he was convalescing the pa
tient declared that that warning re-
NAMED his most vivid impression Of
the ordeal.
II wondered then how any human
being could have the heart to applaud
IN act that had brought another face
to face with death, but later / under
stood. On account Of heart trouble
they did not dare administer an anaes-
thetic. so / was conscious Of every
thing, and in spite Of the pain l re-
allied that the surgeon was doing q
mighty skillful piece Of work. No
wonder the students wanted to ap-
plaud. They were justified in 1t.
"'Some years ago they would have
clapped the house down after an ex-
hibition Of that kind.' an old hospital
attendant told me. but nowadays doc
tors discourage any such demonstra-
ton New York Sun. a.s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Gypsy WordIess LANGUAGE.

To communicate with one another
gypsies now use letters land 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-frst of all. the direc-
ton taken by Romany predecessors
Century Magazine. .I..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
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 fifty-three 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 he consid-
cred them ''unlucky."
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
A Sehoolboy's Story of Jonah.

p A school board boy, competing for
one of the Peek prizes. evolved this
confusion of widely different events.
He had to write short biography Of
Jonah. and he produced the follow
ing: "He was the father of Lot and
had two wives. One was called Ish-
male and the other Hagher. He kept
one at home and turned the other into
the dessert. when she became pillow
Of salt in the daytime and pillow #
fire at night" -From Wheatley's Lit
erary Blunders.' -"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Turn About.

In certain southern city the col
ored servants, as rule. go to their
own homes at night. The cook in the
family of a clergyman not only does
this, but of late has arrived at the
rectory too late to cook breakfast.
Hence her mistress lately told her that
for each breakfast missed there would
be reduction in her weekly wages.
Dinah passively assented to this, but
next day the mistress heard the maid
next door say to her:
'"'Pears to me you get to work
mighty late"
II gets to work when l gets ready"
was the reply.
How does you manage about de
brekfus?"
''Oh, pays de missus to cook de
brekfus.' "-Housekeeper.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
The Persian Crows Beak.

There is weapon known as the
crows beak which was formerly much
in use among men Of rank in Persia
and north India. It was horseman's
weapon and consisted of broad
curved dagger blade fixed at right
angles to shaft. pickax fashion. The
shaft incloses a dagger. unscrewing at
the butt end. This concealed dagger
is a very common feature of Indian
arms and especially of the battleaxes
of Persia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Wilma to Be Reasonable.

"Do you believe in long engage
ments?' he asked after she had con-
scented to be his
Yes. dearest" she replied. II have
always thought it was such mistake
for two people to rush into matrimony
before they learned to really know
each other
well. about how long would you
wish the engagement to be?"
Let me see! Would you think it
was too long if we didn't get married
until a week from next Thursday ?-
Chicago Record herald. . ""
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Fellow WorN1s-

Before Longfellow bought the house
in Cambridge so associated with his
memory it was owned and occupied by
old Mrs. Craigie. Mrs. Craigie was a
woman of many eccentricities Some
one once tried to persuade her to have
her trees tarred to protect them from
caterpilars. which also invaded her
neighbors' trees. She refused to be so
cruel to the caterpiilars. They are
OUT fellow worms" she said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Shake If Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease. the antiseptic powder. It
cures painful. smarting, nervous feet. and in
stantly takes the sting out Of corns and bun.
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for
sweating, callous swollen, tired aching feet:
Always use it to Break in New Shoes Try 1t
stamps. Don't accept any substitute. For
FREE trial package. address Allen s.. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, Y. NE.-l - Ne
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Her Question Answered,

Yes, Geraldine we quite agree With
you that the crunching of celery is a
noise abhorrent to the sensitive soul.
A much better way is to cut the stalks
into medium sized pieces and hold
them in the mouth until they dissolve.
Write again, Geraldine. We are al
ways glad to dispense useful informa-
w.. 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
HOW'S This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned have known f. j.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business TRANSACT
lions, and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN.
II. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
Halls Oatarrah Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials free.
Price. 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
TIMELY DISCOVERY.

\ It has been discovered by Bemidji people
that a SINGLE DOSE Of Adler-i-ka. the
new German Appendicitis remedy. relieves
wind or gas IN the stomach or bowels. sour
stomach or constipation E. N. French & 60
Druggists. u
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
His Motive.

Pillows L never realized till three
years ago why Dobson was always
preaching patience. Boulsters-What
made you realize it then? Pillows-l
lent him $1O.-New York Globe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
What She Did Wish,

swell. why don't you say you wish
you were a man?" asked Mr.. Potts
during little discussion he was hav-
ing with his spouse about some mat
ters of domestic mana cement.
Because don't wish anything Of
the Sort she retorted; 81 only wish
you were one!'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Her Diplomacy.

"You could make my future bright
err" he said, looking at her longingl.
II could say the same" she replied,
looking down. ~ ,~E.
"How?" he asked eagerly.
/'Well. an engagement ring; with a
diamond in it would help some" she
admitted.-Boston Herald. ,.=, I .s.s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Somewhat SURPRISED.

why didn't your boy enter collegeW
He couldn't pass the examina tion."
do they have to pass an eXamina.
ton? l thought all college boy need
ed was some funny clothes. pitts
burg Post
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Maternal Pride.

= Mr.. Newlywed-This paper says
there are 100000 babies born every
year. Mrs. Newlywed-Oh, darling
doesn't that make you proud? Mr.. n.
Why should it? Mrs. N.-Why, just
to think that our baby is the smartest
and prettiest of 50OOO.OOO.- Cleveland
Leader. ~ >.5 s#E s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Quick Both Ways.

"a Scotch laird once said to his serv-
ant, John. who had complained Of his
temper 81 am sure, John. 1t is nae
suner on than it's Off" s
Aye said John: but. laird It's
nae suner of than it's on
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06

DR.. Derby's Kidney Pills are ahead
of the times, the only kidney and blad-
der treatment that makes good it's
strongest statement. Get a free pack
age at your druggists and see. if we
have said a hundredth part of what
these little wonder-Workers do.
Now listen, sufferers, don't get ex-
cited. Just lay away all your present
treatments for your kidneys, back or
profuse or scanty urination, colored or
foul urine, rheumatism anywhere, dia-
betes, pain in the bladder or terrible
age of DR.. Derby's Kidney Pills at your
druggist, and see the difference in
yourself in "a hours. If you think this
is too good for you to believe, just ask
your druggist for a free sample pack
age, and try it, Remember, DR.. Derby's
Kidney Pills-60 pills-10 days treat
ment-25c We will send them from
the laboratory of Derby Medicine Co..
Eaton Rapids, Mich, if you wish. They are
safe, guaranteed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Not at All Necessary.

'fWhat was the cause OF the quarrel
with your husband o. ,ss
81 want you to understand. Judge,
that when we want to fight we don't
have to have q cause" New York
Press
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
Pleasant.

The Friend-Y Your wife doesn't ap-
pear to be in very good humor. Hus-
band No. She thinks I've invited you
to dinner. Jean Qui Rit. NJ,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
An Amendment.

A health hint says, do not bolt
your food And comedian comes
back with the observation, ct Is much
better to use a paddock. Exchange.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06
His Love.

CA case of love at first sight, eh?"
.No. second sight. The first time he
saw her he didn't know she was an
heiress."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06

Encoura cement after censure is 81
the sun after a shower .-Goetbe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06

"A sip is the most that mortals are
permitted t from ma any goblet q delight ':
Alcott. 81,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-06

A Sermon on Advertising
The Rev Dr. Frank Crane eend the cgo Evening Post most
notai
particular paragraphs which marked for
Religious Feeling nothing
haphs7a a6e1t his a% n* goes a %a 0o tie
experiments years. Every
detail is calculated
Of the e e I'd ave- eed are c
figured There captains aud of ffdes The battle host is dsc
pined rmy, notam
literally provided for Signs and painted The
od nos sas seg from ''
his article Dr. Crane the Rev. Mr. Chapman "He orga
% Influenced Sy the ous " bear one point
first and when
5 s os learn n an % 7a1r cg o g % or w %
amen" ''' ~''D ~'"p ~ ~
not The bsoas S sa1 se r.ys @ @ there r s
ng the forces the awakening public the attracting crowds and
| M a avs nay put un the S lane f e T %
happiness life advertising and content this is not?
Sol agree you
vncng goods right him of the
as and MT On the ne s He you appeal
vmcing him.
that the appeal isn't enough There must be concerted effort
and the other tells still anoth and until there Of interest
Mr. Chapman believes what he There
Curiosity may but is tickle Belief groVN
advertising the Chapman revival
sgr I'M e o YOU satisfy the be- meet the bills
Be ready when show y every and
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

4 travelling man asked this writer
the other day why, if the present
administration is as bad as the Chief
pictured it, does it happen that so
many republican papers are support
ing the insurgent cause. A little
research into the records at least
partially answers the question. The
woods are full Of newspaper men
who are drawing fat salaries and
making all kinds of noise
at so much per. We call to mind at
pr esent Editors Basford, Linn.
Shober, Bancroft, Bentz, King and
Sem, the combined bunch drawing
nearly $4,000 per annum for shout
ing reform" Aside from the sal
aried boys there are large ndmber
drawing from $3.50 TO $500 each
from the $4,000 insurance state.
ment fund that is distributed for
partisan purposes among those who
will agree 40 be good" These
statements that are presumed to be
published early in the year for the
benefit of the public are held up
peddled out during the year as poll
teal capital can be made with them.
Some of the statements for the year
ending December 81, 1908, were
published IN December 1907
Iriquois Chief
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

Elrod made an enviable record dur
ing his single term Of office. He
was defeated for a second term only
on a false issue, in which time has
proven that he was in the right. He
accepted gracefully the verdict Of
the reform" wove that promised so
much and meant so little, stood by
the ticket and supported it on the
stump. Now that the reform"
element in control has been found
wanting and its financial policy is
discredited before the people, no
republican in the state has a better
right to ask for vindication at the
polls than ex Gov. Elrod. Madison
Leader.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

In an interview at Washington
ID. c., Gov. Vessey gave out the
report that he would be easily
renominated governor at the June
primary. The governor evidently
does not take into consideration the
fact that his faction of the republi-
can party is badly split, while, if
present appearances 60 for aught,
the stalwarts will present a united
front. Had not Gov. Elrod been
turned down cold at the conclusion
of his first term, Gov. Vessey
would have stood a much better
show for denomination now. Thou
sands of good republicans have not
forgotten the turn down given Mr.
Elrod, and have not ceased to resent
it. Brookings Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17

Down at Washington Senator
Crawford by his vote lines up with
Senator Aldrich. In his Mime
apolis Journal interview he is with
LaFollette and Cummins. And out
here in South Dakota he is With
President Taft. But Crawford has
never been with anyone nor for any
one or anything in his whole life
which was not for Crawford. He
has succeeded in fooling the people
before into believing he was sincere
in his declarations in their behalf
but he will have a severe time try
ing to harmonic all the positions
he is taking at the present time.
His votes in the senate are with
Aldrich and he will be measured by
them.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17
REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF The Day County Agricultural
Fair Association Feb
ruary 10Th.

The Annual Meeting of the Day Coun-
ty Agricultural Fair Association will be
held at the Court House in the City of
Webster, Saturday, February 10, 1910,
at 2 O'Clock p. M. of that day for the
purpose of electing officers for the COM
ing year, and transacting all other bust
ness that may properly come before the
meeting.
All members, and persons desiring to
become members are earnestly request
ed to be present at this meeting, as we
hope to make the next Fair bigger,
better and more instructive than the
first Fair, which was far better than
was expected.
By the cooperation of everybody,
and our past experience in conducting
the Fair, the success of the coming
annual Fair is assured.
Remember the date February 18th
and be sure to attend.
+. A. Merger, II. " Wickre,
Secretary. President.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-02-17
n. r. DENTON, Editor &.

The Day County Agricultural
Fair association at its annual meet
ing Saturday will elect new officers
for the coming year and have
already commenced the work which
will make the fair this year a grand
success. Those who had the lair IN
charge last year did splendid work
for the county and did it in the lace
Of many trying circumstances. 1t
was very hard to get the farmers
the persons who were to be most
directly benefited by such eXposI-
tions-interested in the matter but
at last sufficient interest was
aroused TO get "A good showing for
the first attempt and Day county
was displayed in manner that was
a great benefit to her resources and
reflected honor upon the fair board.
This year the work will be easier
The farmers realize it is for their
benefit and are taking hold OF it in a
manner that bespeaks success.
Every farmer in Day county as well
as every business man should sub
scribe for share Of stock in the
association. Every man owes this to
the pride he should take in seeing a
proper exhibition in 1910. Inc
farmers should plant their grains
with view OF showing them The
live stock of Day county won at st.
Paul and at Chicago, One Day
county man took the premiums in
both places. There are hundreds OF
as fine specimens of hogs and cattle
in Day county as won those prizes
NGet into the game. Let us have an
exhibition in Webster during the iaii
of 1910 that is second to no county
in this state. Now is the line 70
get busy. With long pull a strong
pull, and pull altogether we can
make the second annual exhibition
of the Day County Agricultural Far
Association grand affair.