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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
Enraged Husband Grabs Stick and
Wallops Adversary, Accused of
Entering His Home.
LATTER NOW LOCKED UP HERE
Taken Before Justice at Kelliher and
in Absence Of Bail Bond Com
I mitted to County Jail.

On complaint of Peter Nelson, who
has two ribs and one arm broken, Jay
Weaver, a Waterman for the Bemidji
! Lumber company, is in the Beltrami
county jailas the result of desperate
hand to hand fight Sunday at the
Battle River dam, near Kelliher, fol-
lowing, Nelson asserts, an insulting
proposal to his wife by. Weaver, who
is sc years old.
Weaver Guards Dam.
Weaver was guarding the dam Sun
day. The Nelson home is but short
distance away. 1t is alleged Weaver
went to the Nelson house and insult
ed Mrs. Nelson, her husband being
absent at the time.
When Nelson returned his wife
told him of her experience and he at
once went to the dam and encount-
cred Weaver, who denied any wrong
doing.
Nelson Unafraid of Rifle.
Despite the fact that Weaver was
armed with rifle, Nelson closed in
on him and was struck two hard
blows by Weaver who used the gun
as a club, and then threatened to
open fire, but the rifle appears to have
failed to work.
Nelson declares Weaver continued
to threaten his life and that to pro-
tect himself he picked up a stick and
hit Weaver several blows.
Bullet Grazes Nelson.
Weaver finally managed to get the
rifle to working and sent a bullet to-
ward Nelson, but the death dealing
missile passing between Nelson's arm
and side. Further efforts on the part
of Nelson to use the rifle failed.
Although both men were suffering
from wounds received, Nelson walked
to Kelliher, swore out warrant and
compelled Weaver to appear before
Justice Hardy, who bound Weaver
over to await the action of the grand
jury. --..-.
In default of bail bond he was COM
mitted to the county Jail and was
brought to Bemidji yesterday by Con-
stable Wilson, and turned over to
Sheriff Hazen who locked him in the
county Jail here. -.-.. ..
Physicians dressed the wounds of
each man. Neiher appear to have
been dangerously hurt, although Mel
sons broken bones will disable him
for several weeks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
Ignorance.

A Scottish minister was asked to
pray for rain, He did so, and the rain
came down III foods and destroyed the
crops. Irritated at the result. one dis
gusted elder confded to another that
this comes o. inuistin' sic request
to q meenister VIVA isna acquents VT
agriculture
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
Snitaful.

II wonder why Mabel looks IN the
glass SO often.
Maybe she has a grudgp against
herself. Cleveland PlNin Dealer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
South Dakota Druggists Meet.

Huron, S. D., Aug. 23.Leading rep
resentatives Of the retail drug trade
throughout South Dakota gathered
here today for the twenty-sixth an
nual convention Of the State Pharma-
ceutical Association. The sessions
will continue three days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
Why They Are ciasns.,

Why They Ar0 CIaan0s:s
'.Women's minds are mnch cleaner.
than mems. said a woman t04her hus-
band
They ought to be-. replied her hus-.
band 4They change them 30 much,
oftener. ~ LADIES' Home journal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
Martins and Gore at Wilson Barbecue

Trenton, NJ, Aug. United
States Senators Thomas p. Gore of
Oklahoma and James 3. MARITIME of
New Jersey were the chief speakers
at the barbecue Of the Woodrow Viii
son Democratic Club, which was held
at the Interstate Fair Ground here
today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23

Manners must adorn knowledge ana
smooth its way through the world 81
Chesterfield.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
40 Wanted Daylight Ride.

About 40 of the visitors were will
ling to get up early this morning for
a ride about the city, but it was so
late when the crowd finally dis
persed that it was deemed unwise to
attempt the early morning ride.
The train left here at this morn
ing, proceeding to Thief River Falls,
via Plummer, and continuing to En-
skine and all towns between there
and Alexandria where the train will
remain over night, finishing the trip
via Glenwood, Albany, Anamia, ar
irving in Duluth tomorrow at $50.
Yesterday was spent in the towns
of Moose Lake, Guyana, Crosby, Nc
Gregor, Palisade, Shovel Lake, Rem
er, Boy River, Federal Dam and Cass
Lake.
At Remer a large crowd was wait
ing at the depot and the women OF
the town presented each of the visi-
tors with buttonhole boquet. Boost
ing literature was distributed" said
a member of the party, (which might
we'll be copied by Duluth"
In the party, as a guest of the Du-
luth and representative of her Com
mercial club, was w. R. Mackenzie of
this city, who boarded the train in
that city.
The train was in charge of high
officials of the 500 road and was fur
nished by that company. c. A. Sher-
wood, general agent freight depart
ment, Duluth; Fl. M. Lewis, assist
:, ant general passenger agent, st.
Paul; H. L. Duffy, general travelling
passenger agent and w. M. Grosh
were 500 officials on the train.
Secretary Ega of the Duluth Com
mercial club had charge of distribu-
ton at each stop of large amount
of literature setting forth advantages
and trade triumphs of Duluth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
Declares That Usually the Only OPP
ponents are Scheming Politicians
and Newspapers.
PUT UP TO COMMERCIAL CLUB
Alderman Suggests That 0rganiza.
ton Investigate and Take Lead
in Proposed Reform.

Alderman Knute Roe today re
ceived second letter from Joshua F
Elder, mayor of Keokuk, Iowa, re
garding the commission form of gov
eminent for cities, in which he ex
plains how Bemidji may go about
to adopt such a change.
Mayor Elder says:
How it Was Done in Keokuk.
K. X. Roe, Esy., .s
Bemidji, Mimi.
Dear Sir:
Replying to your favor of Aug
ust 18th:
The Commission Form of Gov
eminent here was established by
the efforts of certain citizens. A
Committee actually canvassed
the whole town and knew before
the first election that they had a
large majority in favor of it.
1t is only by this kind of work,
as a rule, that you can secure
sufficient interest by the people
to carry such a movement
through. Usually the newspa-zz
pers and the Politicians are OPP
posed to such a change, as it is
apt to take out of their hands
the control of affairs.
Had Only One Speaker.
think we only had one speak
er here to address the people at
public meeting.
If your State has given you a
good enabling act, you ought to
have no difficulty in convincing
the people that it is for their
good to establish Commission
Form of Government.
Civil Service has been estab-
lished with us, in accordance
with our law, and this takes out
of the hands of those in power
the use of offices of the City to
pay their County and State PO-
litical debts, which is great
gain.
Yours very truly, -..- g.
]. F. Elder,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
Mayor Parker Also Cordial.

Mayor John c. Parker then ex-
tended a welcome on behalf of the
city, predicted still greater prosperity
for Bemidji and this part of Mime
sofa and told the visitors that the
city belonged to them while they
were here.
The crowd then gave rising vote
of thanks to Bemidji for her hospi-
tally and finished it off with three
cheers and then some.
The remainder of the evening was
spent entirely informally, a large
number of Bemidji business men re-
newing their acquaintance with the
Duluth visitors and establishing new
friendships and ties in a business
way Refreshments and cigars were
cQrvo6
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-23
Delegation Came on Splendidly Ap-
pointed 500 Train of Five Coach
es in Charge of Officials.
REMER SHOWERS WITH FLOWER
Women Distribute Boquets and Men
Boosting Literature-0ff Again
at 7 A. M. Today.

Rolling into the new Union depot
in special 500 train of five luxurious
palace cars, IS representative Du-
luth business men came to Bemidji
later than their original schedule
called for, and, lead by the Third
regiment band proceeded up town and
later to the new quarters of the Be-
midi Commercial club in the Nangle
building.
The band gave street concert,
much to the delight of the crowd
which gathered. Music also was Civ
en- at the club rooms later. The band
made a decided hit here, as we'll as
in all the towns visited yesterday.
Burke Welcomes Visitors.
At the Commercial club rooms,
President Burke extended an official
welcome to the visitors and expressed
regret that they were not to be in
Bemidji a longer period, and pledged
the cooperation of this city with Du-
luth in the upbuilding of the North
and the expanding of trade relations.
r. x. Gravel of the F. A. Patrick
& Co., Duluth Dry goods firm, re-
sponded for the visitors and spoke
elougistically of Bemidji as city of
boosters and was liberal in his praise
for the reception given the trade del
egation here. He explains that the
object of the trip was to convince
Northern Minnesota that Duluth is
the most desirable trade point in the
state.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
Painting Farm Machinery.

Iron or steel surfaces should be
carefully cleaned, by means of a
steel wire brush and emery paper, to
insure the removal of all rust before
painting.
Paint generally should be applied
with a good round brush and well
rubbed out. The rubbing out serves
to remove any bubbles of air, also the
film of air found OF all surfaces; and
it insures a thorough INCORPORATION of
the paint with the surface, thus afford
ing better protection. The rusting of
farm machinery is no doubt largely
due to the fact that it is painted" by
the dipping process. Air bubbles
causing openings in the paint film,
moisture enters and rusting begins;
also, the paint not being cemented to
the surface by being brushed out, Is
easily removed mechanically G. w.
Walker.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
Cultivate Early and Late.

Many corn crops are stunted and
The yield considerably reduced by
lack of sufficient early cultivation.
\ stunted calf, pig or colt may after
Yards be highly fed and cared for
and make a comparatively good ami
NAL, but it will never make quite the
animal that it would have made other
wise, while the cost of getting it
back into a strong, growing condi-
ton is considerably increased. The
same is true of stunted plants. With
= wide-reaching weeder or light har.
Ow the young corr can be gone ove
0ften enough so that no weeds o"
~rass will ever be allowed to chockc
=. In fact, they never should have
a chance to show themselves above
he surface, being dislodged in the
1oil and killed while terminating.
The soil should at all times be kent
loose on top in order TO prevent the
avaDoration of moisture as we'll to
destroy weds. 1t often happens that
rom one to three late civilizations
~vill add several bushels Of corn per
7cre. 1t is a critical time with corn
when it is CONFLICTING it's stalk growth
aud making the ear. Good condi-
lions of cultivation. season, ETC., may
bring the corn along all right uD to
-His reriod but if cultivation is dis
continued too early, and the season
becomes dry the soil NAV become
contract, dry out and the yield of the
ron be shortened.-C. r. Hudson.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
A Page Of Interest to Our Farmer Friends.

cord-breaking herds which they have
improved, these people have protect
ed this breed with jealous care, in
dividually and as clubs, the American
Cue rnsey Cattle association being
we'll known throughout the United
States by cattle breeders. In fact,
the greatest Guernseys of the world,
Missy of the MIST and Dolly Dim
ple," with whose remarkable perfor-
mances every breeder is familiar, are
owned by members of this club. OF
the two dolly Dimple" Is at the head,
her butter record being 1,05S pounds.
Missy's record is 100 pounds.
When we consider that the average
high-bred cow produces 214 pounds.
the remarkable performance Of this
animal is all the more appreciated.
She is just an animated milk factory.
Of course feeding has much to do with
her performance; we must have the
material to build On first for milk or
flesh have to be bred on a COW.
1t is like a flower. No sort OF treat
ment will make a flowlerless plant
bloom although the flowers when pro-
duced by nature can be brought to
the highest stage Of perfection and
beauty with the proper treatment.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
The Farm Beautiful.

Given a chance to select between a
handsome house and barns with a
neglected lawn and %shrubbery and a
very plain set of buildings in the
midst of grounds embellished with
trees, plants and s~hrubbery, who
would not perfer the latter.
An attractive lawn is a paying in
vestment and adds to the value of the
farm property. Home means more to
the whole family when it is surround
ed by the beautiful things of nature.
The study of plants, trees and flow
ers is educational, uplifting and
boarding, while the cooperative
work of identifying the home binds
the whole family more closely to-
gether.
By foresight and management the
care of the lawn and shrubbery need
not interfere with or interrupt the
other operations of the farm. One
attractive country home is far-reach-
ing in it's effect on the neighborhood.
Others will see the effect and follow
the example.
Every set of farm buildings and To-
cation presents a different problem
but there are certain principles that
should be observed in planting the
avn and the shrubbery. Trees and
Ihrubbery should be grouped SO that
hey will bring into view desirable OBJ
'ects and obstruct views to undersi-
bile objects. Aim to have a good
lew from every window in the house.
Plan to have the evergreens group
d SO that they will afford wind
freaks for the house, barns and out
buildings and afford protection for
he small fruit. Few farmers real
re the influence of wind-breaks in
Modifying the temperature of either
cattle yards and feed lots. There are
aw more convincing arguments in
favor of planting wind-breaks than
: observe the punches of little calves
and pigs huddled on the sunny side
If a wind-break during the sunny
lays of early spring and fall.
There are various kinds of grasses
md shrubs and trees that are adant-
I'D to every kind of soil and climate
md in each locality there is ar
,2nortunity to select hardy grasses.
s"rUbs and trees that have a wide
"auge of color, habit and character
If growth and time of blossom. There
: much to be said about the selec-
ion and distribution of varieties, but
0ur purpose here is to make a plea
or an interest in making an attrac-
i've lawn and identifying our farm
homes.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
Pie Plant Easy to Grow.

Pie plant is easily produced in a
commercial way, yields immensely, and
is easily gathered and put into shape
for the market. 1t al be shipped al
most any distance. Then too, the de-
mand for it on the market makes it
n of the two best vegetables for
commercial use. Pie plant is usually
set in rows four feet apart and two
and one-half feet in the rows. Like
asparagus it should be carefully ten
ded and heavily MANFRED. 1t should
be fortified every winter. No pie
plant should be pulled for the market
for the first year, no matter how
healthy and vigorous it may seem.
After the first year it may be pulled
for the market at any time as soon as
frost is gone.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
The Guernsey Cow

The Guernsey COW is the "Topsy"
Of the bovine world.
Unlike other types of her kind, she
is o the result of breeding; she
Jess growed" that way and it is not
unit: comparatively recent years, that
is, after she had been established as
a distinct type, that efforts have been
made to improve her by breeding.
The strain seems to have been de-
Veloped where it originated on one
OF the English group of islands which
bear the same name. She is a mix
ture of the large, red Normandy and
the little, black Brittany breeds which
were brought from the neighboring
coast of France, the characteristics of
both types being combined in her.
The Normandy types predominated,
however, in the crossing, but she is
the result of that cross, the Norman
dy features today being most con-
s%picuous. The breed has been kept
pure for the reason that for some
thing like 100 years no other breeds
were allowed on the island.
But outside of this embargo the is
Handers had little to do with the de-
veloDment Of the fine breed of cattle
which we know today as the Guern-
sey. While guarding the purity of
breed the islanders paid little atten-
ton to their cattle, gardening, and
particularly Horticulture, being the
PRINCIPAL industry. The cattle there
fore, while not bred to the distate of
any set rule or fashion, developed by
themselves into the hardy, sturdy
breed which we know today, but which
Is often referred to az 'the oldtime
yellow and white cow"
The first pair of Crernsevs for this
country was secured from the island
of A1dernev in 1918. At least it is
believed that these were the first
Guernseys to be brought to America
They were owned by a Pennsylvania
residing near Germantown. The first
official record ut imported Guernseys
occurred in 1888. when a sea captain
while stopping at the island. bought 6
pair and sent them to his brother il
New HamDsbire. Since then thei1
growth in popular favor has beer
steady, the Improvement of the breed
along scientific lines has been pro
nounced and it has resulted in one
of the greatest breeds.
The New England states have re
manned the center of the Guernse,
industry and proud of the fine, re
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
For Canning Time.

AS the fruit season is so near, the
following table will be of interest to
many of our housewives: Exact
| proportions of sugar and fruit used
for canning and preserving cannot be
given, as the quality of the fruit as
to sweetness or sOurness varies
greatly. An approximate amount is
given, leaving it to the judgment OF
the cook to suit proportions, for a
quart jar of fruit:
For cherries, six ounces of sugar
to a quart jar of fruit; strawberries.
six to eight ounces; raspberries, foul
ounces; b~lackberries, five to six
ounces ounces, eight to ten ounces;
pears four to six ounces; grapes, siA
to eight ounces; peaches, four ounces;
pineapple, four to six ounces; crabap-
pies six to eight ounces; plums, four
ounces; ~pie-plaint, eight to ten unces
Fol preserving and ~jelIies, the
sugar must be white, or very lighl
colored; for many jams and most
sweet pickles, light brown or brown
sugar may be used. Where strong
davoring is wanted, brown sugar is
indicated.
For canning fruit or vegetables,
AAAoAJ 0uSSOO0LuA A~OuSS"1tO0 1S-
fuse to s sugar, saying the natura
flavor of the contents is impaired b.
its use. Sugar causes the fruit t.
swim on top of the liquid, and pack.
the solids at the top of the jar. With
out it the fruit sinks to the bottom
and is always covered. Jars should
be well filled, in order hat no mold
may form on the top.
In canning any soft fruits, no watel
should be used to start the boiling
If the kettle is set on a rather COO
part Of the stove or over a kettle OF
hot water, enought juice to start will
exude, and he boiling process should
exude, and the boiling process should
only be heated through, not cooked.
If the cans are wanted very full, two
patches should be cooked at once, and
the berries skinned out, packed in
the jars carefully, enough juice pour
ed in to fill all spaces, then sealed.
The jar should be overlooked for a
few seconds to be sure all air is forced
out,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
LO, The Busy Bee!

Three hundred billion bees, accord
ing to one expert apiarian, made
enough honey last year to fill a train
Of cars long enough to reach from
New York to Buffalo. At the low
wholesale rate of 10 cents a pound it
was worth $25, 200, 900, and if the
100000 -beekeepers of the county had
worked as industriously and skillfully
as did the bees the weight of the out
put would have been three tins as
great and the value $75, 00O,0 00.
Not only did the little workers
contribute that vast supply Of pure
and delicious food product to the ma
ton, but as they made it they treated
it antiseptically with formic acid, thus
preventing impurities or decay.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
A FLOWING MATCH.
A Movement for Better Soil Prepara-
ton and Larger Crop Production.

A Movement IOT D0tI6I sui
ton and Larger Crop Production.
Director G. B. Williams, of the ex-
neriment Station, announces that ne.
has about completed arrangements
for holding a blowing match later IN
the wear, either in connection with
the state Fair or at the State Farmer
Convention, which meets during the
latter part of August. Liberal pre-
miums have already been secured lot
awarding to those who enter the con-
test and show their superior skill IN
This fundamental operation OF farm
Ing.
The primary object for holding such
a contest will be to impress the I'M
portance of deep and thorough pro-
~paration of the soil, as well as empna-
size the economy of the use OF labor
saving implements that may be used
in the preparation of land for diner
emf crops. In other words, the I'M
portance of the use of double-horse
nlows will be impressed as none other
than these will be used in the con-
test. A set of competent judges will
be selected, who will award the pre-
NUNS to those scoring the highest
number of points in accordance with
an official score card that will be pro-
vided.
Director Williams states that he ex-
poets the contest to arouse much in
terest in better ploughing, especially
preparation of the seed-bed for diff
ferent crops and hence lead to the
production of a larger and more pro-
itable yields in the future by many.
of those who witness the contest.
All North Carolinians between the
ages of Is and 100 who are actually
engaged in farming will be eligible
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
Helpful Suggestions.

Much depends upon the care of the
title chicks get at The start.
Scatter ashes around the clrrant
md g~ooseberry bushes.
Treat yourself and the mother tt
. strawberry patch this year. Start
today.
Scratch a little grass seed into the
hare spots when cleaning up the yard.
Later it will look better.
Have you cleaned, oiled and re-
7aired the work harness?
Watch the shoulders of the plow
horses. They are easily made sore
after a winters idleness.
Clean the fence corners and destroy
he insect eggs deposited in dry places
grass and other trash.
Plant shade trees. Their cool shell
,er will be valuable after awhile.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
How to Grow Primroses.

The best way to propagate prim-
oses is from seed, which should be
sown as soon as the soil becomes
thoroughly warm.
The seeds are quite small, but are
easily started by sowing in a box or
bed. The soil must be sifted fine and
of a moldy consistency, which will
not bake or become hard. Press the
surface of the soil smooth and level
SOW the seed evenly and thiniy, and
cover lightly. 1t is a mistake to SOW
deeply.
The primrose requires a moist, but
not wet soil, and if the soil is allow
cd to dry out before the plants appear.
propagation will be greatly retarded
or entirely stopped.
Used in borders or in pots, the IL
tie primrose is always a beautiful,
cheerful plant.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-05-25
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