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The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
A Eiohtino Fish.

The pla-kat, or Betta pugnax, is Malayan fighting fish, specimens Of which the natives of Siam pit against each other like gamecocks. These nsh are, indeed, veritable acquatic gamecocks and are reared for the sole purpose of fighting. These fights draw large throngs of spectators and consid- erable coin is wagered.-Popular Me lhanicS.
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
Cause and Effect,

''Dibbs was yelling like Comanche Indian on the street last night"
 What got into him?"
 'I don't know what he'd had to drink, but what got into him is what made him yell"
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
'fWhy so?'' Incurred a bystander.
Stiffness Almost oppressive.

"Mrs. Tomwit is living very quietly since her husband died"
 Well, most women live quietly aft CT their husbands die. They do for a while, at any rate"
 'But Mrs. Tomwit's case is excep- t1onal When the late MT. Tomwit blew his nose he could be heard 8 block away"
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
A ParadoxIcaI Proof,

"The engine which has replaced the old oaken bucket" remarked the do- nestle philosopher, 'is what might be called a remarkable practical para dox."
 ''Why so?" inquired a bystander.
 Because" answered the philoso- pher, "it is the only thing know of whereby truth can be raised from the bottom of its well by hot air"
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
MAKING A BASE BALL CURVE
Nebraska Man InVents Attachment for Hand That Causes Sphere to
 Take Deceptive Twist.

In describing a baseball curver, the invention of R. W. Jones of Lincoln, Neb., the Scientific American says:
 MT Jones provides means in this case readily attachable to the hand
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
The opportunItv.

Here's a new sect started that Iaims it can cure ills by the laying n of hands"
 q wish it would give demonstra. Ions on the small boy"
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
I+s PIaee

Living in such a gloomy place, where does that pretty girl get her bloom and freshness?"
 That's easy. Out of her vanity bag"
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16

Nitobe president Higher college he 
 
  grinding oil
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
Refreshments for Whist Club.

The following refreshments can be lsed at a whist party conveniently: ce cream, cake or cookies. I prefer adies' fingers, fruit punch or lemon de, fruit or candy.
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
Obvious.

Bessie-Wonder if Maude knows hat we are looking at her new gown?
 Jessie-Certainly what do you sup pose she is walking down this street 'or?
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16


 
   the expostuaon 
  1ew an her O
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
conklna the Cereal.

While washing the dishes from the yvening meals put the cereal on and cook it. All that need be done to it ,n the following morning is to add { little water to it and heat.
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
Comparisons.

We have a spanking team at our place. It's my uncle's horses, Dash and Flash"
 We've got spanking team at our place. too. It's pa and ma."
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
Rich In Old HosteIrIes.

St. Albans, which claims the oldest Inhabited house in England, now an mn, is rich in old hostelries. The Peahen there dates back to the ff- tenth century, though the present building is modern, save for some old woodwork in the coffee room. The Priory, too, in Holywell Hill, was once the Bull inn, and as such was visited by Queen Elizabeth; while of the High street is the George inn, dating from 1446, which at one time had its private chapel for the use of its Huests.-London Chronicle.
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
crneltx tn a Poet.

Poet-I called to see if you had an opening for me.
 Editor-Yes, there one right behind you, shut it as you go out, please Satire.
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
VICTORIA WINNER IN SPAIN

Queen Victoria of Spain is slowly but surely winning the affection of the Spanish people, who at first strongly disapproved of her and her English ways. In fact, if King Alfonso sue ceeds in keeping his throne it will be due in part to the domestic virtues of his wife. Queen Victoria has set a new fashion in Spanish society, that of mothers taking personal interest in their children.
 Queen Victoria practically devotes her life to her babies. She oversees the work of the nurses and occasional ly may be seen on the grounds of the palace wheeling the Princess Beatrice in her specially imported English perambulator just like any English mother. All this is in defiance of the rigorous court etiquette of Spain, which demands that a queen should leave the care of her children entirely to others.
 When the prince of the Asturias wac horn oooOrdiDO fO historical cuS-
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
Circular Trips.

Our little boy travels a great deal and yet he never gets anywhere" How does that happen?"
 He has a fondness for the merry go-round"
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
Cause of suferlnn-

Consider how much more you oftel suffer from anger and grief than from those things by which you are an- gered or grieved.
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16

Mamma-Say, Willie, haven't you some broken toys that can send to the heathen?
 Willie-No, but guess can break lp few.
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
Just So.

''The bridegroom is a pleasant man he has that certain something ''Td rather have a man with some thing certain. ."-Satire.
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16
How He Came.

Teacher-Who discovered Americai Bright Boy-Columbus.
 Teacher-That's right. Now. how did he come to do it?
 D-ish+ pnv-Ua rannA hv wot0r
The Holbrook news., 1912-08-16

 widow she the diamond sapphire
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
BUY RED CROSS SEALS,

"Red Cross Christmas seals are the
best investment in health any one
can make Science has demonstrated
conclusively that tuberculosis, the
worlds greatest plague, of which we
now have over 100000 cases in the
United States alone, can be prevented
if these consumptives are properly
cared for. In other words, every con-
sumptive properly cared for insures
your life against tuberculosis by the
prevention of further infection from
that source. Red Cross seals help
to provide hospitals, day camps, san
atoria, dispensaries, open-air schools
and visiting nurses for the care, cure
and prevention Of tuberculosis in this
community. Every seal you buy
then, is a sound investment in your
own health and in that of your fam.
lily. Buy your Red Cross seals now
and help to protect your home from
disease"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS
WILL NOT BE REMOVED

BY United Press. ::
Washington, Dec. 12.-Not until
a new vice-president of the United
States comes into Office or the Sher-
man family take some action, will
the photograph collection in which
the late vice-president Sherman took
such pride, be removed from the
capitol. On account of the inability
of the senate to elect a president,
neither Senator Bacon nor Senator
Gallinger who have been alternating
as presidents pro tenn, will occupy
the Office.
No one has shown disposition to
remove the vice-president's effects
from his Office and the little collec-
tion of photographs will remain IN
disturbed for some time to come.
The principal photograph in the
collection is an autographed one OF
Uncle Joe Cannon who was one OF
the vice-president's closest friends
The vice-president took great pride
in the collection.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
FOR FOUR YEARS, CLAPP HAS
REFUSED TO ATTEND ANY /
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUSEs
ny United Press.

~ United Press. -. "a
washington, Dec IL. Senator
Clapp, the militant progressive from
Minnesota, prides himself upon one
unbreakable senate record. He is the
champion long-distance caucus dis
senter.' s.--~ i. .
ut has been four years since I
went into a party caucus" said the
Minnesotan. ri was in a Republican
caucus the last time, but never
again:
81 don't believe in secret caucuses,
or conferences. I think the sena-
tors and representatives are serv-
ants, not masters, of the people. I
think the master should know what
his servants are doing in his house
AS general rule, at least. OF
course in time of war, it might be
necessary for the protection of the
nation to hold secret conferences
secret for the good of the country,
but not secret for the good of those
taking part" =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
S1DNA ALLEN GETS THIRTY
FIVE YEARS FOR HIS PART
IN HILLSVILLE SHOOTING

Witheville, Va, Dec. 12.-Thirty-
five years in the penitentiary is the
penalty Sidna Allen will have to pay
for his part in the shooting up of the
Carroll county court house at Hills
Vile last March, in which five per-
sons were killed.
Wesley Edwards will spend TWEEN
ty-seven years there.
The two sentences were the result
of a compromise following the YER
dict of voluntary manslaughter in
the case of Sidna Allen for the MUIR
der of Commemorative Attorney
Foster, the jury today fixing the pen.
atty at five years.
Previously Allen was found guilty
of second degree murder for killing
Judge Massie and was sentenced to
fifteen years.
Another Indictment, pending fol-
the murder of Sheriff Webb, was
compromised, Allen pleading guilty
to second degree murder, and taking
fifteen years. The combined sentence
is thirty-five years. -
The three indictments against Ed
wards were also compromised, Ed.
wards taking a sentence of nine years
Imprisonment on each of the three.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
STORK VISITS BLACKDUCK
WOMAN WHILE ON TRAIN

Minneapolis, Dec. pa Northern
Pacific train and the stork started ON
a race for Minneapolis from Black
duck yesterday, but the stork got in
the lead just before the city was
reached.
Mrs. Oscar Smith of Blackjack,
who was most concerned in the race,
was on her way home to her moth er
in Red Wing. She had two children
with her. An eight-pound boy was
born on the train just before reach
ing Minneapolis. Mrs. Smith was
taken to the city hospital. The two
mothers home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12

ty has taken the lead in consolidated
schools and it is believed that more
will be consolidated during the next
year.
Miss Eddy has made arrangements
to serve a substantial lunch to the
meeting Saturday so that it will not
be necessary for them to bring food
from home. The lunch will be sery-
ed at noon in the High school. The
first meeting will be at 1890 a. m.
and the second at 1 p. m. Miss Bull
will hold meeting for women only
at p. m.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12

The above ad appears elsewhere in
the Pioneer and has already caused
no little excitement and converse
ton. On the face of the ad, some one
has lost a button: The ad states II
was gray coat button" The boys
who are looking for that button dc
not know whether to look for a black
button which was on gray coat OF
gray button which was on any kind
of coat. r.
But the button was on telegraph
pole and what kind of a gray coat
button belongs to a telegraph pole?
Was the pole buttoned or was the
button placed on the pole as the high
sign of secret society. Furthermore
button can hardly be sewed to a
telegraph pole but why was the but.
ton pinned to the pole? There are
many telegraph poles in Bemidji, YET
a particular pole at Beltrami avenue
and Fifth street is selected for the
buttoning. More mystery.
Only the. clerk in the Pioneer of.
flee knows who placed the ad with
the Pioneer. She will take care Of
the button if it is returned to the
Pioneer Office. But she is worrying
! for fear she will not be able to recog
nize the right button when it come:
in as she says she never before hearl
of gray coat button being pinned
to telegraph pole and does mo-
know how the sizes of telegraph pole
buttons run.
1t is said that the ad was placed
by prominent young lady of Be
midi but efforts to learn her name
are unavaiHng.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
MONTANA WINS PRIZE
S., 900 for Best Five Bushels Grain
In American Northwest This :
Year Awarded Yesterday.
GOES TO TURKEY RED VARIETY

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 12.-The
$4,000 prize for the best FIVE bushels
of wheat grown in the American
northwest during 1912 and sxhi bited
at the Minneapolis land show, was
awarded "wednesday to Joseph P.
Nash and Charles Bridgeman, part
ners, whose wheat is in the Shields
valley of Montana, seventy miles
north of Yellowstone park.
The wheat is "Turkey red," and
weighs a few ounces more than sixty
pounds to the bushel; it yielded fif-
ty-nine and third bushels to the
acre, scored 92h points on CONNER
cial grading and milled at the score
Of 104.7.
President Lewis Penwell of the
Northwestern Development league,
announced the award. The samples
were passed through the hands of
four judges, were then ground into
-four, and baked into bread.
The county surveyor of Park coun-
ty, Montana, who measured the field,
and threshermen, who measured the
3,0S5 bushels wheat threshed from
the 52-acre field made affidavit that
were the facts. ~-.
The Howard wheat and -four test
ing laboratory, which has made tests
for Minneapolis mills for twenty-five
years or longer ground all samples
submitted into flour. Prize winning
wheat of Nash and Bridgeman con-
tain but twelve per cent moisture. It
had a cleaning loss of only one-half
of one per cent, and a net -four yield
of 1875 per cent.
No. northern spring, to which it
was compared has an average of 13
per cent moisture and flour yield OF
70 per cent. Twelve ounces of the
-four made from Nash's and Bridge
mans "'Turkey red' wheat produced
a loaf of bread containing 1913 cubic
inches and weighed 1925 ounces
when it came from the oven.
Although Park county ranchers
had 92k points on the commercial
score card and 1O4.7 on milling test;
it was in the yield per acre they ex,
celled more decisively
The exhibitor showing the highest
yield lost out in the milling test and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
R1NEs, NEXT HOUSE SPEAKER,
PLANS TO CUT EXPENSES

st. Paul, Dec. 12.-Oscar Arneson,
next chief clerk of the house, has be-
gan the preparation of a scheme for
the organization of the lower cham
Der at the suggestion of Henry Rines
of Mora. He has secured House File
$40, passed by the house at the reg
ular session, which provides for a
thorough reorganization of the en-
ployes. This bill was introduced
jointly by Representatives Mattson,
Nolan and Davis. It was aimed at
the extravagant system employed by
the: house in establishing positions
for needy constituents.
1t is believed that Mr.. Rines will
try to organize the staff of employees
of the next house along the lines Of
this bill as nearly as the present Gus.
toms will allow The bill failed to
become a law at the last session.
During past sessions there has been
more or less elasticity in the roster
of employees. This bill fixes the num-
Der at few more than fifty or about
twenty less than are usually employ
ed.
The bill permits the speaker to APP
point chaplain in addition to the
offices now controlled by him. II
gives the chief clerk authority to Sc
lect his assistant and provides fol-
general assignment of the various
committee clerks, rather than contin.
uous service with one committee.
One feature of the bill aims to cor.
rect abuses in the purchase of sup.
plies and other legislative accessories
by providing for an inventory Of
property at the beginning and the
end of each session. It is further
provided that the property unused
shall be delivered over to the custOd
ian of the capitol and kept by hin
until the next session.
Mr.. Rines will be at his headquar'
ters m the Merchants hotel Friday
and :'aturday Of this week. He plan:
TO nDend two days of each week il
st. Paul until the session convenes
comforting with members, both upo1
the reorganization of the nouse ant
proposed legislation. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
!. Dec. Z
L - 49,
The Spaniard says, Ma
mana. Don't Be a
"Manana" Man. -
Buy Your Christmas
Presents Today.

commercial SCORING. but he set the
pace on the yield with seventy-five
bushels to the acre. This was con-
sidered as a one hundred per cent
yield.
Bridgeman and Nash. earned 1873
points on their yield of SO 1-3 bush
els to the acre. This made their final
score 92.1 and their nearest competi.
tor was Peter Debore of Conrad
Mont, with final score of S42
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
Concrete an Old Story.

Rome was not built In a day, NO,
bu1lt as fast as Tammanytown, no,
built In structural steel, but it turn
ont that most Of Rome's mighty
structures. temples, circuses, baths
aQueducts, were built in concrete, not
reinforced with iron and steel, as w
build now, but a good quality Of sand
stone and cement nevertheless. On
this powerful central core Of cement
was fitted an ornamental facing Al
finest marble,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
Heard tho Rattle.

The witness on the stand was beinR
subjected to cross-examination. In an
swering one question he nodded.
Whereupon the court stenographer,
who could not see the witness. de-
manded, Answer that question"
The witness replied: II did answer
It; l nodded my head"
well. heard the rattle, but could
not tell whether it was up or down
or from side to side," answered the
stenographer-Law Notes,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
Hypenated Episode.

"What has become of your hypen:
ated friend "
my hypenated friend?",
eyes; your friend Mr.. Wombat.
Wombat."
''He is ill of. beri-beri."
tsWhere?''
I'm Walla-Walla. ''-EXchange.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12
Farmers Lunch Here Saturday.

At the evening meeting, Miss Bull
dwelt largely on the relation of agri-
culture and domestic science to the
public schools and Mr.. Nelson urged
the consolidation of rural schools, Of
ten referring to the school at saun
for his illustrations. Beltrami coun-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-12-12

tcontinued on last pass,.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11

your medicines to all suffering women"
Mrs. MARY HALsTEAD, Platea, Pa,
Box SO.
Here is the report of another genuine
case, which still further shows that Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
may be relied upon.
Walcott, N. Dakota. -"I had inf1am-
nation which caused pain in my side,
and my back ached all the time. / was
so blue that felt like crying if any one
even spoke to me. l took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and l
began to gain right away. l continued
its use and now | am well woman. 4"
= Mrs. AMELIA DAHL, Walcott, N.
Dakota.
II you want special advice write to
lydia L. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfi-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11
Peroxide of Hydrogen Color Test.

M. Leuchter states that the color test
for peroxide of hydrogen with cobalt
nitrate is much increased if carried out
in the following way, and it will also
detect smaller quantity of peroxide
than can be shown by any other tests,
says Pacific Drug Review.
Two solutions are prepared, the first
being a 1 per cent solution of crystal
line cobaltous chloride, CoCl2 OHIO,
and the other consisting of l to 6 parts
of borax, 20 parts of glycerin and 100
parts of water by weight. The glycerin
serves a double purpose by giving suf-
ficiently high density and preventing the
formation of fioculent precipitate by
reaction between borax and cobalt
chloride.
To or 2 &C. of the mixed liquids in
a narrow test tube small quantity OF
the liquid to be tested is added, so as
to form a separate upper layer. II
hydrogen peroxide is present there ap
pears in shorter or longer time 8
brownish or blackish zone, which grad
ually spreads into the upper layer anc
then sinks to the bottom; if mucf
peroxide is present gas is evolved. One
drop of a usual solution of peroxide (;
per cent? is added to 100 drops of water
One &C. of this solution was found tt
give the above result.
Perborates give similar reaction, an'
l &C. of 005 per cent solution o,
sodium perborate was found sufficien
to show it. Persulphates, however, d.
not give the reaction in the cold, ever
on standing for an hour, but If thu
liquid is warmed or if caustic alkali Il
added, the color zone quickly appears.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11

Always keep box OF Ayers Pills in the
house. Just one pill at bedtime, now and
then, will ward of many an attack OF
biliousness, indigestion, sick-headache.
How many years has your doctor known
these pillsP Ask him all about them.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11

John Arbuckle, the well-known coffee
and sugar man, died at his home in
Brooklyn on Wednesday as a result of
general collapse incident to old age.
Mr.. Arbuckle was IA years of age. He
first became a national figure as a cof-
fee merchant, later taking up the sugar
business as rival of the American
Sugar Refining company.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11
NERVOUS
DESPONDEN1
/ WOMEN
Find Relief in Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Their Own Statements
So Testify.
Platea, Pa. When I wrote to you
first was troubled with female weak

ness and backache,
and was so nervous
that / would cry at
the least noise, it
would startle me so.
I began to take Ly-
dia E. Pink ms
remedies, and l dom
have any more cry
ing spells. l sleep
sound and my ner-
vousness is better.
/ will recOmm end
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11
EXPLORER SCOTT
LINGERS NEAR POLE
Boat of British Party Back at New
Zealand for the Winter.

zealand for the Winter.
Wellington, N. Z.-Captain Rob-
ert F. SCOTS vessel, Terra Nueva,
which carried the British expedition to
the antarctic, has arrived at Akaroa, a
harbor in Banks peninsula, New Zea-
land, but has not brought back Captain
Scott or the members of his expedition
The commander of the Terra Nueva
brought instead the following brief
message from Scott:
81 am remaining in the antarctic for
another winter in order to continue
and complete my work.
The latest news sent back by Captain
Scott to his base at McMurdo sound
showed that on January 3 he had
reached point $50 miles from the
south pole and was still advancing.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11

captured both series, rolling just
enough to win safely in each. He
started out with $50, dropped to 265,
and then rolled 3O0 The second game
after that was 800 game. too. In
all, he rolled 10 games with an average
of 265, and four games of the 10 were
300 pin games.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11
WASHES CLOTHES FASTER.

Use RED CROSS BALL BLUE and
you will find it makes beautiful, clear,
white clothes with less effort and less
cost than any other blue.
1t is far superior to any liquid blue
on the market for the best of liquid
bluing is principally water. Use the
blue that is all blue. AT ALL
GROCERS.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY

for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine
Doesn't Smart-Soothes Eye Pain.
Druggists Sell Murine Eye Remedy,
Liquid, 25c, SOC, $1.OO. Murine Eye
Salve in Aseptic Tubes, 25c, $1.0o. Eye
Books and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11

In Russia last year 1882 religious
books were published, the editions ag
gregating 3,692,399.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11
EDUCATION NEWS NOTES.

A new national school established by
two-hour course in good manners.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11

In eastern Turkestan sheep are USED
as common beasts of burden. They ar,
said to be excellent carriers.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-04-11

A collection of buttons dating from
the ninth century, left by man who
recently died at Client, in France, is
valued at $4,000