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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29

daikon "a gigantic radish) and all the
great variety of soups so dear to the
japanese, had become familiar to us.
We had even made variety of ex-
periments-on the whole successful
upon raw fish. 1t is true that one
meal day we partook of more or less
European food-bread, butter, milk,
eggs and fruits. But on the whole. we
had done famously. When the old
lady appeared, however. all changed.
Both Of the old people have worked
for years for American and European
families, and know what's what. It
was with difficulty that the old man
had submitted so promptly to our or
ders. Tho old lady took control, and
1t would have been difficult for anyone
to find much left of Japanese food in
our daily menu. It is true that one or
two dishes perhaps in each meal were
somewhat as they should be. We have
been now in revolt for several days,
and. in time. no doubt shall again re.
store conditions to their proper state.
Just now our eating is half and half.
Our household is yet far from com.
plete. Our old man and woman are
old friends. In 1904, we saw them
when we stopped with Clement, in
whose employ they were. Their old.
fashioned simplicity and their homely
Japanese style won US. and for all the
period of planning our present enter.
prise they have been kept in mind. He
Is little. old, lively and mercurial. He
laughs and talks necessarily. He Is
half blind. He has had his UPS and
downs in life, but he knows what Il
good custom among his people, since
he has come in contact in his younge,
days with important personages. Hi
wife is q simple country woman. She
dresses in the old. style and has rustic
simplicity. She is accustomed to ru1
things. The three foreign" service,
i she has filled have been satisfactor,
to her employers. but only from th,
fact that they have wisely capitulated
She puts liberal construction upol
her service and duties. and withou
hint or direction from ~ understand,
that she = housekeeper, laundres1
tailor. repairer and general manager
i Nsithsf q them talks English, an,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29

Of ceremony. The former consists of
brown wood traps foot or so square
and raised eight inches high above
the floor. Each person of course has
his own table. so our common outfit
cares for ourselves and single guest.
The other set consists of five square
black lacquered trays, which set d.
rectly on the floor. Five seems to be
the definite number which the Japa-
nese consider suitable for social &C.
casion-and food trays, tea cups, lac
,quered bowls, and all such things are
regularly made up in sets of five
Plenty of these in variety and chop
sticks made up our table equipment.
In addition to the things necessary
for meals, there was the tea outfit of
a teapot. hot water kettle, waste bowl
and five cups. It is necessary in
Japanese households to serve tea to
every guest who may drop in on the
most casual errand. Then there was
Of course the tabaco bon, with its
burning charcoal and bamboo spittoon,
for the convenience Of smoker guests.
The actual cooking outfit was beyond
als, and was left entirely to the cook,
who. fear, bought motley outfit.
ruined by European influence. Eat
ing and sleeping being the two ulti-
mate necessities, the remaining shop
ping was. devoted to the matter Of
bedding. Bedsteads of course do not
exist In our household economy. Thick
quilts are laid upon the floor at night
and warm comfortable is laid over
the sleeper. Pillows are hard and solid
rollers filed with rice char covered
with velvet and protected by a cotton
slip or cover. The sleeper wears at
this season Of the year light cotton
kimono; in winter he has an extraor.
dinarily thick and heavy quiltey gar
ment which completely covers him
and extends we'll below the feet.
Having moved in, we complied with
ordinary custom By sending osoba to
oar nsighbors. This caused . sensa-
jtion and made 1pod jmbrsssion. @ II
- - not ems Nut '.tjs foreigner
SvouId ~ att ~ 70 the local Gus
Ipa. or - = i1ituated ~ the end
iik i Ht43o BIRD lans boedsred By greet
4 o1naGs ~ thus nsiGhboss @
~ . =
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29
The Home Of the Cod.

There Is just one other great coo
bank in the world besides those OF
Newfoundland. 1t lies off Cape Agul-
has, which is the southern tip of Az
RIGA, and south of the Cape of Good
Hope. The Agulhas plateau is said to
be almost duplicate in size and rich.
ness Of the north cod banks. But this
is too far off, SO there is little promise
Of its appeasing the hungry appetite
If the world for cod.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29
How He Kept the Law.

II noticed" said the friend-who.
could-be-trusted, after trip through
the factory. where preserves are made,
that white powder is first put in
the cans, and that the preserves are
hen put in the white powder"
eyes," explained the proprietor to
the Observation-Disclosures" that
white powder is preservative. You
see we are compelled to put the pre-
serves in preservative because an
idiotic requirement of the government
makes it unlawful for us to put q
preservative in the preserves"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29
CAUGHT Too Quick.

Caught Too Quick.
Il pleads guilty ter stealin' dem
melons, jedge," said the prisoner, "but
I wants de mercy er de court"
"On what grounds?" asked the
fudge.
ION desc grounds" replied the pris.
oner: Il stole de melons, but de sher-
III didn't give me a chance to eat
'em!"-Atlanta Constitution.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29

A Dreamer.
'You say your boy Josh Is dream
err" said the literary lady. docs he
write poetry or romances?"
"Oh," replied Farmer Corntossel.
he don't write anything. But he jes'
natcherally refuses to get up till 8
o'clock"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29
Or. ]. Il. RINpLAus (speclalIst),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. D.

Be true to the best Of yourself, fear
ing and desiring nothing, but living
up to your best nature-then you win
be happy.-Marcus Aurelius.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29
As He Remembered Il,

AS He Remembered Il.
Johnnie, what did the minister
preach about today?"
ut was about something that stings
like an adder and bites like multi.
plier."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29

Enough Provocation.
Patience-Does she know any songs
without words?
Patrice-No, whenever she sings it's
certain to bring on words.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that it
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29

II there is plenty Of room at the top.
why do people who get there continue
TO fall of?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29
Knock ma tic world Vim join 6
che anvil chorus.

: d. rieroer Pleasant Pellets regulaAs and inviaA
nf1fA Skomach, liver. and bowels. HuGAr.coA&C6
0ny, granular. eaU % taks. 30 not grips.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29

destroyed or soiled. We sit on
cushions, kneeling with feet crossed
under us; we write at little desks q
foot in height; we eat at little tables
brought in for individual use while
the servant kneels upon the ground
before us, watching to satisfy our
needs; at night the quilts. pillows and
kimonos are brought out from the
closets where they have been stored
during the day and spread upon the
floor. Guests are required to submit
to native regulations. Our old woman
is under orders to serve tea and
cakes to every visitor-man, woman.
or child. Both she and the old cook
watch every movement with care, and
nothing pains them more than when
the master is guilty Of some awkward.
ness, or fails to recognize his dignity.
While we cannot understand their
words we know quite well when the
guest whom they announce is one
whom we should meet upon the
threshold-and there are few such.
We see little Of our neighbors. but
when we meet them, all indulge IN
great Formally. Next door the mother
and two little girls are always dressed
in brilliant colors. We meet them %
We come and 60. and abe has taught
the little ones 10 bow to % IN proper
style. Il Is : pretty sight 70 see ths
little creatures o. they place their
hands upon their skirts before Their
AS.S
The Press., 1910-06-01
OLE BULL.

Not a Classical Player. but He Be-
 -,'itched His Hearers
 The truth Is that Ole Bull was not 8 classical player. AS l remember him, he could not play in strict tempo. Like Chopin. he indulged in the rubato and abused the portamento. But he knew his public. America. particularly in the regions visited. was not in the mood for sonatas or concertos. "Old Dan Tucker" and the "Arkansaw W Trav- eler'' were the mode. Bull played them both, played jigs and old tunes. reused the echoes with the ''Star Spangled Banner" and Irish melodies. He play ed such things beautifully, and it would have been musical snobbery to say that you didn't like them. You couldn't help yourself. The grand old fellow bewitched you.
 He was d handsome Merlin. with touch of the charlatan and a touch of Liszt in his tall. willowy figure small waist and heavy head of hair. Such white hair! It tumbled in masses about his kindly face like one of his native Norwegian cataracts. He was the most picturesque old man l ever saw except Walt Whitman, at that time a steady attendant of the Carl Gaertner string quartet concerts in Philadelphia. (And what Walt didn't know about music he made up in his love for stray dogs. He was seldom without canine companyD-James Hu- neker in EverybOdy'S Magazine.
The Press., 1910-06-01

s= Very pleasant union memorial ser
 vices were held in the Lee Methodist -chprch Sunday morning. The pastor,
 Rev. J. N. Geisler,, delivered the Ad. dress. Rev. R M. French, pastor of the Congregational church, led in prayer. '. The choir furnished special music for the occasion The veterans and sons of veterans, to the number of twenty, came over from Rockville to participate in the earvices. At the close of the services is4 she church the O. A. R. held 8 very fitting ser
 vice on the green in front of the church, consisting of poem read by Albertus Brooks of Rockville, and a very able paper on 'sThe unknown 1ead'' given by ex-senator Edward E..
 Fuller. After the services lunoh was served to the members of the O. A
 R at the Steele House The vet erans then went to the cemeteries to decorate the graves of the old soldiers. Sunday evening Q patriotic concert was given in the M. E church, con- sisting of music and' readings It was a very Sitting ending to day which had been spent in reviewing the history of theapast of our country
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Prolfana, kffstory..

"POp!
 ''Well. what is it. now? If it's fool .Ish question. No. 9,697} I'll spank. you and put you>to bed."! !ss,. ,.s <. No. pop; l. just want to know what ' ''rrofane history. .ehs welEirs- its just term to distinguish it from sacred history. ''s E.
 But why is4it called profane. popF" h."How the-that is. how do I know! i suppose it-say. you know when lit tic George Washington cut down his fathers pet cherry tree?"
 "Yes, pop"
 Well. what little Georgie's father said to little Georgie is profane his tory. should think you could get your lessons without bothertng me with your fool questions. "-New York Times. a.ss; :u e.,.:'4s :. - .@.
The Press., 1910-06-01
Superior Court.

Judge G. Wheeler, who goes to the supreme court bench in the fall, will preside atsthe June court. which will open on June z.
 The following state cases have so far been reported: John Anthony of Stafford Springs, charged with arson i; George Jelinas of Mansfield, charged with poultry stealing; Henry Martin Woodworth of Mansfield, charged with poultry stealing; George R. Wheeler, charged with theft of property from a house in Audover; Frank Potter of Mansfield, charged with assault with intent to kill .,
 Four applications have been filed for she reward offered for the capture of Fred Rumwell, who stole Olin Shearer's team in the town of Filing ton, and who was afterwards arrested and convicted Those who feel that they are entitled to the reward are {: F. H. Holton, R. Allen Sikes and Oljn Shearer of Ellington, and Frank lin Jacobs of Southbridga, Mass The question of reward will bs decided by the superior court at the June term. The state pays a reward of $1OO, and the selectmen of Ellington offered an additional $1OO.
 Among the civil cases returned are the following: Susan Mahan against John Mahan of Stafford Springs, to recover $2OOO, in which the plaintiff seeks to secure property in Monson, claimed to have been fraudulently conveyed to the defendant. Andrew Newcomb of Rockville against R okville Gas and Electric company, for $1 5, 900 damages, for injuries re- ceived aE the plant of the company in Stafford Springs. Ida S. Blakely of Monson against Daniel Blakely of Wilmington for divorce, on the ground of cruelty. Plaintiff asks that her name be changed to Ida s. Burrill. Edward Huber of Ellington against O. B. Usher of Holland, for $5, ,OOO damages for injuries received while in the employ of the defendant on a scaffold. Daisy c Giles of Filing. ton against Clifford l.. Giles of Bridgeport. for divorce, on the ground of desertion. ~~~,
 Hormisdas Dion of Windham ve. Francis E. Perkins ct al. of Mansfield, civiI action for foreclosure of judR. ment lien. of $31978 and $50 O-27 costs, also possession of lands.
 Andrew M. Grant, administrator, of Manef1eld, vs. Sarah s Hanks of Mansfield, civil action in which plain. ti if asks for $250O damages because defendant, who became custodian of $25OO, owned by George P. Hanks. who died intestate in December, 1908, refuses to pay over such money on demand. .....
 William Haiduk vs Michael Dzia- doez, both of Vernon. civil action in which plaintiff claims that defendant assaulted him with a billiard cue on April I, 1910, cutting scalp and wounding skull from which perman- ent injuries have resulted putting plaintiff to considerable expense for medicine, etc. Plaintiff claims $15OO damages . .. ..... ...-.-.-
 A. short calendar session will be held on Friday at II 30. ..<, ;
The Press., 1910-06-01
roLLAMn.

Mir. and Mrs. Philip Doyle and Eldred Doyle spent Sunday in Chap lin.
 The E. L. of the Methodist church gave Q supper in the town hall Thurs day evening.
 Lewis Ladd of New Britain spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. L. R. Ladd.
 Miss Edith Hunter of Hartford was the guest over Memorial day of Miss Mary R. Leonard.
 Miss Ethel Usher of Hartford spent Sunday with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. John s. Usher.
 Mr. and Mrs Frederick s. Meach. am of Waterbury are the guests of ", A. Agard and family.
 Mrs. Minnie Norman and grandson of New Jersey are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Brown.
 Mrs. Winnie Brown and ehildran. of Rockville was recently the guest of Mrs, Michael Manning. s
 Miss Bell Miller of New London has been spending Q short time with MT. and Mrs. Lafayette R. Ladd. @
 Philip Newcomb of Hartford spent the memorial season with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank T. Newcomb.
 The ladies' sewing circle of the Congregational church will meet Fri. day afternoon with Mrs. E. s. Agard.
 MT. and Mrs. Alex Shearer and daughter, Viola, were the guests over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John BotSars
 The Messrs. Ferdinand and Goeben spent Sunday with their ents, Mir. and Mrs. Ferdinand GeeS Sh.
 Mir. and Mrs. Chester Clough of Norwich have been spending 8 short time with Mr. and Mrs. Earl CIough
 Miss Gertrude Clough of Water. bury was the guest Sunday of her par ents, Mir. and Mrs Roger M. OIough.
 Mrs. Samuel Hall of Jacksonville, Fla, was recently the guest iofa Mrs. Clara Baker and daughter, Mfss Helen Baker. .'.'@ :.si " r"
 Mir. and Mrs. Clayton Olough and son of New Britain have been spend. ing a short time with Mir. and. Mrs John Clough and Mir and Mrs. John I. Rhodes. 4
 A number from this place attended the Holland county conference of Con, gregational churches at Vernon Center last Tuesday,, ......,.':., ...
 The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will meet Wednesday afternoon and evening in the town hall The ladies are requested to come early, af there is sewing to be done. ~...e, :,
 Emily E. Root, widow of Benjamin. | s. Root, formerly of Holland, died May 23d at the home of her sor, Arthur E. Root, Boston. The body was cremated at Forest Hills Latel the ashes will be buried in the family lot, east cemetery, Tclland. She was 70 years old May 1st. ,...e .<..
 Te funeral of John Ryder If Man, chester, but formerly of Holland wal held Tuesday in the north, cemetery. John Ryder was born in Telland March IS, 1851, the son of Ztlqtas and Lydia Bill Ryder. He spent the first part of his life in town. leaving good many years ago for Vernon, and thence going to ManchssterA ito live. He is survived by two brothers, Silas P. and Eli Ryder, of thia place and one sister. Mrs Jane Brace of Somersville. ..., .....x.
The Press., 1910-06-01

ids, Minn.
 Brookville, Ohio.-"I I was irregular and. extremely nervous. A neighbor recommended Lydia E, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to me and have become regular and my nerves are much better. Mrs. R.! KINNIsoN, Brookville, Ohio.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotic or harm full drugs, and to-day holds the record for the largest number of actual cures of female diseases we know of, and thousands of voluntary testimonials are on file in the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass, from women who have been cured from almost every form of female complaints, inflammation, ul- ceration, ,displacements, fbroid tumors, Irregularities, periodic pains, backaehe, indigestion and nervous prostratlon. Every suffering woman owes it to her. self to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound trial.
 If you want special advice write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it, 1t is free and always helpful
The Press., 1910-06-01
Ara Court of Probate holden at istaf

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf "A ford, within and for the District of Stafrord, on the 7th day of May. A. D., 1910.
 Present, ROBERT 1T. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the administrator on the estate of Anton Pra Levls, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shaIl be given that the administration account in Said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate On1ce in said district, on the Sth day of June, 1910, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of stafford, and by adver- tising the same in Q newspaper published in Stafford and having a circulation in said dis trIct. Attest MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1910-06-01
BORN.

Stafford Springs, May 7th, a daughter to MT and Mrs. Edward Bosquet.
 Stafford Springs, May 18th, daughter to Mir, and Mrs Alfredo ChipitelIa
 Stafford Springs, May 2Oth, daughter 'to~Mr and Mrs Patrick Murray 'r
 West Stafford, May 24th, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Mat hew Sullivan.
 Stafford. May 24th, a son to Mir, and Mrs John Garvey: '~ -.
 !: Stafford Springs, May 29th,' daught' I (Mildred Elizahe'h) to Mir. and Mrs. Clarence L.. Boyer, :. c :. :,
 Stafford Springs May 3Oth, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Guido Pallanck
The Press., 1910-06-01
Witness My Hand,

In the early days. only a few schol- ars knew how to write. It was then customary to sign document by smearing the hand with ink and im- pressing it upon the paper, accompa- nied by the words, ''Witness my hand" Afterward the seal was intro duced as substitute for the hand mark and was eused with the words above quoted, lth9, two sforming the sig nature, This is the origin of the, ex- pression as used in modern documents: le41
The Press., 1910-06-01
You want to Ret your butcher

You want to get your butcher or baksr on a stormy day -the telephone comes in handy. There is sudden illness in the family and you need a doctor-the telephone may prove a life saver. Have you already equip ped your home with our service?
The Press., 1910-06-01
LEWIS MOLAUGHL1N. PUBLISHER.

This paper is mailed regularly to its subscr D ers until a definite order to discontinue Is ro- Ceig ge1 and all arrears are paid in full.
 Sl.5O year. If paid strictly in advance, ,SI.s5
 Res llutloAs, obituaries or cards of thanks in serted at one-half advertising rates. Blrths marriages and deaths inserted free. Commun' cations received withoLt signature always com- mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 THIS Paper and Th, Connection Cou4 mt vance.
 We sre.not responsible for, nor do we by pub llshing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ants.
The Press., 1910-06-01
ProdinaI.

'That fellow seems to be extrava- gant."
 "Hopelessly. He spends his own money just as if 1t were the govern ment's. s."-Louisville Courier-Jonrnal.
The Press., 1910-06-01
Never.

Mrs. Benham-You still insist that woman has more curiosity than main: Renham Sure! Did you ever know man to want to find out if he could get oil street car backward without com hitting suicide?- New York Press. :.
The Press., 1910-06-01
Equine Prida.

Lord Churchmouse- That horse I had of you is all right. but he doesn't hold his head high enough. Dealer Oh, that's 'is pride. m'lud Ell old lt up when 'e's paid for.-I.0ndon Tel egraph
The Press., 1910-06-01

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf "A ford within and for the District of Sta6ord on the 27th day of May, A. D. 19l0
 Present., ROBERT Fl. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the admintstTatrix on the estate of ROSalia w. GastOn, late of Stafford, within said district deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate On1ce in said District on the Sth day oi June, 1910, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting s copy of thls order on the public Sign- post in said town of Stafford, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in Stafford, and hay. Ing a circulation in said district.
 Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1910-06-01

Don't use harsh physics. The reaction weakens the bowels, leads to chronic con- stipation Get DOan's Regulets. They operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation.
The Press., 1910-06-01
EitherEMax.

''Happiness merely consists of get ting the things we want" remarked the wise guy, s>ass 'sa.a+ aeh" 5 4.
 "Or of:;not getting .he things we don't want" supplemented, the simple mug -I'hiIadelnhia. Record. r."
The Press., 1910-06-01
rtaeeA.,a an o,nn. .NVau.

She far cam sour ancestry be tFaced?s He-.Well. ,wheF my gTaI3d-
 z :; father reSigned his apOsition as cashier of d country bank they traced him ils far as ChinH.+ but he got away.-LdD. don Tit-RitS .sS ;,r =
The Press., 1910-06-01

Ara Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford, within and for the district Of stafford, on the 3lst day of May, A.. D. 1910, ,.ss Present, ROBERT Fl. FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of Wendell P. Pease, administrator on the testate estate Of Myron SITupper, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months be al to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be In some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certihed from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1910-06-01
AFTER
 SUFFERING
 FOR YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink. ham, Vegetable Compound
Park Rapids, Minn.-"I was sic

was sick for years while passing through the Change
 of Life and was
 hardly able to be
 around. After talk ing six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's V ege table Com pound I gained 20 pounds, am now able to do my own ork and f fe e l we II. Mrs. ED. LA DOU, Park Rap
The Press., 1910-06-01
A Good ExampIs.

Father Onaa featuring moodJ You never. heard of a man getting into trouble by following good example Son (incorrigIbIel-Yes, sir. I have the counterteiter Boston TranscriDt