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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
IT IS UP TO you.

The Pioneer wishes to remind its
readers that the columns of this
paper are always open for the dis
cussion of any proper question.
Perhaps you have some ideas on
some subject at complete variance
from the expressed opinions of this
paper. You do not need to hesitate
to write them out and send them in.
What's more, unlike the paper, your
identity may be concealed. Of
course your name must be signed in
every instance, but it will not be
used in print if you direct otherwise.
During the past few months, many
persons have said, I'D just like to
be writing for that paper" If you
are troubled with such feeling,
sit down and get rid of it by putting
your thoughts on paper. We will
do the rest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
:. The PorcupIine.

=: Mother Nature surely must have set
out to make something different" the
day she invented the porcupine. Here
was an animal with a pathetically
mild disposition, without cunning or
courage and almost as slow and clum-
sy as a turtle. It would have been
absurd to give him weapons of de-
Tense; he would never have the energy
to attack anything, so he was given a
coat of mail in which he might walk
abroad among his enemies and yet be
as safe as though he were behind a
wall Of steel. His upper parts, from
his nose to the tip Of his thick, muscu-
lar tail, are covered with a mass of
sharp pointed quilts intermixed with
coarse hair. Each quill is provided
with number of minute barbs point
ing backward, so that when it is once
inserted in the flesh of any animal the
mere movement Of the muscles will
cause it to work deeper and deeper
Suburban Life. FIRE.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
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 alarmlngly fire.
quent not only in this country. but in
Europe. In most cases the phenome-
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 arrangement of the mental
faculties. One of the most noted spe-
cialists of France, DR.. Berillon, who
has made study of the matter, as
serts that children who have 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. ... s..,..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
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 little verbal
thrust.
Finally one long suffering Individual
was asked to go for ride Excuses
were of no avail He was bundled
into the ma hine and taken for a spin
through the parks and over the boule-
Yards In due course of time without
any serious mishap, they pulled up at
the Automobile club. The auto crank
and his guest were soon surrounded by
several of their friends.
How did you enjoy your ride?' was
asked of the auto cranks friend.
Until toda / 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
,aid his machine should be called
Snail) "Why, do you know there was
a 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.-PHtsburg Gazette
Times ..s. ~...S.s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
The First Automobiles.

Nicholas Joseph Cugnot was the first
automobilist. Many years before Ste
phenson had introduced his railway
locomotive Cugnot, who was a mill
tary engineer, had made locomotive
for roads. His locomotive shas been
piously preserved at the Conseryatoire
des Arts ct Meters. Cugnot died in
1904. His lot was not that Of many
geniuses. He did not die in want. Ma
poleon had secured him a pension Of
1000 francs-passing rich on $500 q
year. In this respect the premier con-
sui showed more enlightenment than
he did in regard to Fulton of steamboat
fame. whom he considerable is dis
tressing to write-an adventurere Cug-
not's carriage was built to transport
arms and he had designed a service
gun. These achievements alone would
be a passport to Napoleon's favor
London Globe.
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doesn't know anything about, and
with definite conclusions.
It isn't likely that this revolving
old world has been Keeling off the
years waiting for T. A. to come.
along and add to his fame as a ere
ator of things with the announce
ment that man is "a bunch Of bones
and flesh and with a brain that re-
ceives Impressions. but doesn't think.
With due reference to Edison's
genius, the fact remains that the
belief in an onimoptent power and
the existence of a soul and eternal
life to come has ever been the belief
of the master minds of the universe.
Even the barbarians go through
their. ceremonies, bowling to. idols
and chanting praises to the sun or
kneeling with incantations to invisi-
bic Gods, all with the one thought,
that peace forever will come to
their souls.
Mr.. Edison offers no proofs, for he
has none. He can give bis impress
sions of the world in which he lives
and express doubt as to the here
after, but to prove his belief is as far
from him, as is the power which gave
him his wonderful brain, is above us
all.
In these days of a tendency to-.
ward worldliness with an absence of
respect for things heavenly and lax
1ty of devotions, the Edison outburst
can have no good effect, although to
those who have real faith in their re-
ligion, the inventors words are read
with pity, rather than skepticism.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
The FOG BUOY.
Il Safeguard to Fleets Of Warships In
Thick Weather.

Il Safeguard to Fleets Of Warships In
Thick Weather.
Probably the greatest menace to the
safety Of navigation at sea is the fog.
Modern steamships are seldom endan-
gered by the most severe weather, but
when the impenetrable envelope Of
mist incloses a ship she is exposed to
the most terrible Of perils, collision
ct sea. A single ship may be compar-
atively safe even in fog, but where
there is feet Of vessels the danger
is greatly multiplied. There is always
considerable danger, too, on account Of
the fact that many Of the ship lines
have what could be termed beaten
path across the ocean, and they al
ways follow this route when possible.
In addition to the customary fog
horns and sirens, fleet Of warships
often keep informed Of their relative
positions by the firing of signal guns
at intervals only few minutes apart.
Another method used is the fog buoy.
Each vessel in the fleet, especially if it
is a warship fleet, carries fog buoy,
large cask painted vivid red. This
Is cast overheard at the first sign of
fog, and it floats from the stern of the
vessel. attached to a rope of grass
fiber, which does not sink beneath the
surface Of the water. By this means
the exact location Of the Individual
ships of the feet is maintained, even
though proceeding at moderate rate
of speed.-Wjchita Eagle
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
AN ANCIENT CUSTOM.
WassaiIng of Apple Trees Still OBJ
served In Parts Of England.
What is tho waSsai1ino Of annie

WassaiIing Of Apple Trees Still OBJ
served In Parts Of England.
What is the wassailing Of apple
trees?
This is an old custom, fast dying
out. but still observed in parts of
Somerset and Devon At Weoton-
Basset, near Minehead, the ceremony
takes place on old Twelfth eve. All
assemble at the farmhouse and after
a hearty meal form a procession to
the nearest orchard, the master in
front with a light and men with old
guns, blunderbusses and anything that
makes noise in the rear. Plenty of
cider is taken and some pieces of
toast
When the orchard is reached ring
is formed, and the master. in the cen
ter, seizes a branch and sings verse
beginning ooh, apple tree, wassail
thee, in hopes that thou wilt blow"
Then all shout in chorus:
Hatfuls, capfuls, three bushel bagfuls.
Barn foorfuls, tullet holefuls -
And little heap under the stairs.
s Then follow cheers, drinking of
healths, shouts of "Now, Tom Pod, we
wassail theev' and the placing of the
pieces of toast, soaked in, cider, among
the branches for the robins.-London
Answers. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
Her Artistic Instinct.

The girl was dainty thing in pink,
evidently a stranger in Boston. The
fellow had Harvard written all over
him. They were standing in the de-
livery room of the public library, and
he was explaining to her the deco
rations by Edwin Abbey which illus
trate the legend Of the Holy Grail.
AS he talked he glanced occasionally
at his fair listener and seemed pleased
to find her apparently lost in rapture.
Finally, when his stock of knowledge
was exhausted, he exclaimed:
: ''Why, I never before knew that you
were so interested in artv'
For moment longer she continued
to gaze at the painting; then, with q
tremulous sigh, she turned to him
with: @
II have been wondering how many
pieces it would make If cut up into
one Of those picture puzzles. "-Har-
per's Magazine.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
Old AGE Of Oysters.

Oysters grow only during summer,
and especially during long, warm sum-
mers at that, and are scarcely big
enough for the mouth before the third
year. It is easy after looking over q
bunch Of shells to tell how old an
oyster is. A summer hump and the
winter sink come across the shell
every year, but after the seventh or
tenth year full growth comes; then by
looking at the sinks between the
humps It is hard to tell anything more
about Miss Oysters age. Oysters east
II live to be twenty years old.-New
York Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
CITY OF BEMIDJI

County Seat. -.
1000. -. !. =
Summer Resort-Hundreds of outsiders
make their summer homes on Lake Be-
midi. Fishing, boating and bathing &C
commodations are second to none in the
United States.
Area-Ten square miles incorporated.
Altitude -14OO feet above sea level.
Water Power-22OO developed horse
power, Mississippi river.
Water-Absolutely pure. Two artesian
wells.
Water Mains-About ten miles.
Boatine-500smiles by lake and river.
Death Rate-5.4 thousand in 1908.
Annual Rainfall-33.7 inches.
Temperature above, winter: IS
summer, mean.
Sewer Mains AboutGf ve.miles.
Cement Sidewalks-Twelve miles.
Lakeshore Drives-Ten miles.
Parks-TWO.
Water Frontaee--Ten miles, two lakes
and Mississippi river.
A Home Town-16OO residences.
Taxpayers--12OO.
Churches-S.
School Houses-Four.
Bank Deposits 100000.
Observation-Disclosures handles, lum
hor lath SHINGLES and VariOuS other
industries.
Great Distributing 11Point-Lumber prod
ucts, groceries flour, feed and hay.
Postal Receipts-$17, 900 for 1909, 10th
place in stateSoutside of St. Paul, Mime
apoiis and.".Duluth.
Acknowledgement Northern. Minnesota &
International, M, R. L. & NJ, Minneapolis
St. Paul g. Sault tSte. Marie, Wilton &
Northern, Grand Forks to Duluth, and
Bemidji-Sauk Centre.
Railroad Depots-Three.
PASSENGER Trains Fourteen: daily.
Hospitals
Distances-To St. Paul, ..230 miles; to
Duluth, 1877 miles.
Hotels-Fifteen.
Breweries-One.
Sawmills-FOur.
Handle Factories-One.
Wholesale Houses-FOur.
Banks-Three.
Auto Garafes-One.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
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: ! .1.
"'Porter, got a corkscrew?
1.-THE porter came hurrying down the
aisle. n.
"'Boss,' he said in a scandalized
tone. we don't allow no drinkin' in
the berths. It's against the rules
"'Oh. it amt that, porter the voice
answered. L just want to dig out a
pillow that's sort of worked its way
into my ear" ~ " :. IT,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
But He Bought the Cream

If Diogenes were to come to
life again and roam the earth with
his little lantern, in search of an hon.
est man, he could discard his lantern
and cease his wanderings upon
reaching Lucan, MINI. There is a
judge at Lucan who imposed upon
himself and paid a fine of $500 for
buying cream without a license
Saltwater Prison Mirror.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
Tenstrike and Her Saloons.

Tenstrike and Her Saloons.
Tenstrike is dry for the first time
in its existence, and may now be
classed among the good moral towns
of the great state of Minnesota.
The village in the past has been
blessed" with as many as eleven
saloons at one time. although when
ordered out of commission by the
government agents last Saturday
this number had been reduced to
only three. Should the sale of
liquor again be allowed in this terri.
tory this village, under the state law,
will be entitled to only one saloon.
There seems to be varied opinions
expressed as to the future of the
village on account of losing the
saloons, and some are of the opinion
that the village has received its
death blow, while many argue that
it is good thing for the village and
the community at large, but time
will tell. Financially the village is
bound to suffer from the loss of the
saloons, as each year brought $500
into the treasury Tenstrike Tri-
bune. It'd.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
The Persian Crows Beal<.

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 a broad
curved dagger blade fixed at right
angles to a shaft, pickax fashion The
shaft incloses a dagger. unscrewing at
the butt end. This concealed dagger
is very common feature Of Indian
arms and especially of the battleaxes
of Persia. E... ..--z. f,1@=
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
Minnesota :.Chipper.

Southern Minnesota ~Chipper. ~
For the present at least the Min.
nesota Valley highball is safe. The
lawyers have finally discovered that
the treaty of Traverse des Sioux was
abrogated by congressional action,
and there is no imminent danger of
'Pussyfoot. Johnson raid. A pre-
cedent is thus established that ought
to be satisfactory to northern Min
nesota lawyers and others.
Peter Herald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
EDIS0N's ERROR

Thomas A. Edison has gone on
record, in language which cannot be
misunderstood, to the effect that man
is a mere animal whose brain doesn't
think; that he has no soul and that
death ends it all.
Mr.. Edison, keen as he is as a
scientist and gifted as he is as an
inventor. enters upon a subject he
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
Maternal Pride.

Mr.. Newlywed- This paper says
there are $4,000, 900 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 10000. 900. Cleveland
Leader.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
County Option Fight Certain

County Option Fight Certain
There will be no pigeon-ho(e
tactics employed when the county
option bill comes up for considera-
ton at the coming session of the
legislature. The question will be
fought out on the floor of the house
and if the bill is not killed it will be
so badly wounded as to die in the
senate.-Akeley Herald Tribune.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14

1t is stated on pretty good author
ity that Noah's ark has been discov-
cred at the foot of Sibley street in
st. Paul being used as a union depot.
Yes, old, but always good.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
A New Ono on Him.

It was after the stone laying cere-
mony. and a wire was sent to the
builder with the news, Stone laid
with great eelat." The builder, smoth-
ering an awful oath, muttered, An.
other new foreign cement" and flung
the missive from him in passionate
disgust. Londo on Globe
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
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-
uon.-Lippincott's.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14

In selecting fathers Christmas
gift, the devoted wife will take the
trouble to find out whether the old
man wishes her to get the cash from
him or have it charged to his &C.
count. -nt# s.e@
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14

Perdida lat the candy pulling
Where do we wash our hands? Mgr
tilla-O we don't have to do that.
Pulling the candy makes them beauti-
fully white and clean. Chicago Trib-
una.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
Everything is dry in Brainerd now,
except the newspapers.

The burglar who blew that unlock
ed safe is good deal like Farmer
Browns horse that swan the mill
pond to get drink.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14

Persons who expect to become
amateur Santa Clauses and wear cot
ton whiskers should lose no time in
taking out life insurance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
An Amendment.

A health hint says, do not bolt
your food" And comedian comes
back with the observation, 1T Is much
better to use a paddock . Exchange. &
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
Pleasant.

The Friend Your wife doesn't APP
pear to be in very good humor Hus-
band She thinks I've invited you
to dinner Jean Qui Rit
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14

Labor rids us Of three great evils
irksomeness, vice and poyerty.-Vol-
taire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14
WHAT OTHER PAPERS SAY
One Good Reason.

One reason for the declining mar
rage rate is furnished in hole-proof
Socks.-Rolla Herald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-12-14

Bad laws are the worst Of tyranny.
Burke.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-05-28
DEEDS Recorded.


Deeds were yesterday received al
the office Of the county clerk for re
cording as follows:
Mary A. Gribble and husband t.
John NJ. Trach. parcei Of land in TIT
village of Pennington, Consideration
$500.
Lloyd Ridgley ct ais. 10 cordelia Z
HameR, a parcel Of land In the Rlag-
ely Addition to the City OF Fairmort.
Consideration $2775O.
Lloyd Ridgiey ct ais. to Mrs. sat'ie
Menear, a parcel of land in the Isidg
ley Addition to the City of Failmott.
Consideration $3.50
lIonongahela Industrial Company u
James 2. Anderson, a parcel Of land
in the company's addition to the City
Of Fairmont. Consideration 81 and
nlher valuable consideration.
Simon X. strosnider aud wife "
ais to Monongahela indnstrin Com
pony parel OF land near the City q!
Falrmont. Consideration s. ana otoar
valuable property.
W j. Eddy and wife TOP. B. Ogden
ct ais, trustees Of the First Baptist
Church, a parcel of land In the city ~
Faimont. Consideration 1850
Mrs. C. E, Arden and husband to
Mary c. Tetrick. the Piitsburg coal
underlying parcel of land on Teye,.
6aush creek in Lincoln district Con
sheraton 81 and other yaluabel con.
sidention 81 and other valuable Goa.
sidentIon.
Francis j, Brook ct als. to A, D.
Simon, a parel Of land on MadisU,;
street in the city Of FaIymont. Con-
sidention $4,000.
George q. Miller and vile to sylsa.
nus l.. Watson, parcel Of Ian. in the
Falrnont Development COmpany's ADJ
d!tiOh to the City OF Fairmont, Con.
sidention 81 and other valuable pr;p-
erty,
Noah W. sturrn and wife to Mary
sturnl a parcel OF land on Big Kun Of
Pyles Fork of Buffalo creek MauniEa
ten district. Consideration s491.2o.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-05-28
..EIpuelARy sETTLE;MIENTa:


Notice lshereby given that the ac-
counts of the following named adu.
ciaries are before me for settlement
!. 3. q Fluharty. administrator OF
Samuel Knhn.
2. II. NJ. Dean, guardian Of Meta NJ
Dean.
8. G. s., Rasnstt, executor Of San
Abrah.
4. q. q. Morgan. administrator Of
n. W. Carey.
5. s. ], snider, trustee for G. NJ.
Hartley.
8. Elizabeth Gray, administrator Of
Herford Gray
Z. E. F. Morgan, executor of Ase'
nath Wiley, IS 2
s. Joshua Shaw, guardian of Har-
yey w. Martin.
0. ]. l.. Hpstead. guardian Of Mar
tina Norris.
10. w. s. Furbee, guardian OF clar-
ence 3. Lancaster
ii. W. H. Bunner, administrator Of
Ann snider.
12. F. ?, Kelley administrator Of
Pierce Kelley.
10. F. P. Kelley, guardian of Frank
shain.
IA. F. P. Kelley guardian Of Edna
is IS. F P. Kelley guardian of Nellie
Maxwell. ~,
Is. +. E; Il ksifiiesgE committee 'llllIFs for
PIERCE Kelley. #"
II. F. P. Kelley, executor Of Anna
Kelley.
IS. D. E. snider administrator Of
Estella Watkins.
10. Charles Davis, guardian Of Kath,
crime Davis,
20. John L. Lehman, guardian Of
GOldie 5. Nichols.
81. ozias Kuhn, administrator Of
William Kuhn.
%. w. s. Furbee, guardian Of Edith
Lancaster.
20. Valley L. Baker. committee for
T.F. cartright.
[ "a. VIM. Michael guardian of Jean
Edna Thomas.
K rs. Alice Dawson, Administrative Of
W, .. Dawson,
Given under my hand this goth day
otNay, 1910.
HARRY SHAW,
Commissioner Of Accounts Of
Marion county. West Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-05-28
NOTICE no pEoREAsE

CAPITAL STOCK
( Notice is hereby given that meet
Ing Of the stockholders OF the aonoa-
gahela Industrial Company, a corpot-
alton, incorporated and organized IN
der the laws of the state ot West we
ginia, called at the oGce of the cor
poration in the Jacobs Building In the
city Of FaiimUat county Of &arioa,
and State Of West Virginia on the
lien day Of June, 1910, at II o'clock
4. M, a resolution will be offered to
reduce the authotlzed capital stock II
said corporation BY reducing the num-
ber Of shares OF stock thereof IRON
Ave thousand shares or the par value.
of one Hundred Dollars each to one
thousands shares Of the par value Of
one Hundred Dollars each, 50 that
such authorized capital stock shah.
hereafter be one Hundred 1houpai,l
Dollars instead oiEiye Hundred Taeut
sand Dollars. as heretofore!
II. +. SMITH sident
ANTHONY BOWEN secretail