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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-11
CENTENARY OF THE TRoUsER
Was Napoleon's Victorious Leaions
Who Brought That Garment
Into Fashion.

AS nearly as can be ascertaihed It
s hundred years since Napoleon
3onaparte's soldiers introduced the
'd-new style of leg wear which speed
ly secured recognition as the distinc-
lively masculine garment Of civilians
throughout two continents.
In 1S14-the year before Waterloo
it was related as a current news
item of some Importance that the
great duke of Wellington had been re-
fused admittance to Almack's in Lon
don, because he presented himself
wearing trousers instead of the con.
ventional breaches which the dress
regulations then in vogue demanded.
AS a matter of historical fact trous.
ers have been worn by various races
and by both sexes in all the ages OF
which any authentic records exist.
Generally speaking, trousers were re.
garded in ancient times as symbolical
Of inferiority or effeminacy. In the
triumphal professions of the Caesars.
for example, prisoners Of war wore
them as sign of defeat, while the
sturdy legs of Romans victorious le'
gions were bare below the bottom OF
the skirted or killed coat of mail.
For the last hundred years or there
about trousers have been widely rec
ognized as the garments of authority
the outward and visible sign of the
stronger sex, says the American Tail
or and Cutter. But that position has
not been won or maintained without
struggle. Many attempts have been
made to trample down the tyranny Of
trousers, as their rule has been called;
many times has their superiority been
challenged. But so far their position
remains secure.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-11
Names Greatest Crop,

The total sale Of the Aroostook po.
tato crop of 1911 is estimated at be-
tween 100000 and 100000 BUSH
els, leaving between 100000 and g.
100000 bushels that were sent to the
starch factories, used for seed and
food purposes here In the country
or lost. It is figured that for crops
sold the average price was over 50 a
barrel.
This means that Aroostook received
for the crop of potatoes which it
raised in 1911 between $1,650O00
and $1,SOO,OO0. The exceptionally
good year has encouraged the farm
ers, and their plans show that there
will be no shrinlage of the acreage
this season. 1t will not be increased,
however, to any appreciate extent.
Most of the Aroostook farmers be-
lieve that the time has come to stop
increasing the acreage and to devote
themselves to the problem of secur-
Ing further increase of the yield an
acre.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-11
BEER BARRELS IN WARFARE
Used in English Army Maneuvers for
the Construction Of
Foot Bridge.

"The way they have in the army" of
getting across country, despite fire,
hail, snow and vapor, was illustrated
by fine piece Of handy-man work
during field training at Aldershot, Eng
land, recently.
The Third Infantry brigade found it.
self obliged to retire. The enemy
were too strong in front. Unfortu-
nately, however, the Basingstoke canal
stretched behind them.
This was the chance the Second
Essex had been locking for. They
Communicated hay from a neighbour
Ing stack, dashed it into fve-foot
square bales, wrapped these in tar
paulin wagon covers, and moored the
completed articles like RATS in the wa
ter. Planks stretched from one to the
other enabled the whole battalion to
cross over in single file.
Meanwhile the Second Middlesex,
not to be beaten, borrowed half a doz-
en- empty beer barrels from an inn and
made light foot bridge.
The Somerset Light infantry find
Ing plenty of cut timber in Pyestock
wood, made a fairly substantial tres
tie bridge in less than two hours,
across which all the vehicles of the
brigade were passed, the battalion fol-
lowing in tours.
The Second Border regiment also
constructed a light barrel bridge, and
the whole brigade crossed the canal,
thanks to their handy men, without
mishap, the rear guard destroying the
bridges.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-11
New CoaI-Carryinq Vessel,

An improved type of coal carrying
vessel has just been launched at
Blyth, Newcastle, England, which, in
opir ion of experts. will begin a new
era in the building of cargo ships. The
vessel is constructed on what is
known as the ''arch" principle, which,
it is claimed, offers important advant-
ages over boats Of the ordinary type,
with "a dead weight of 5,1oO tons and
A draft of Is feet inches. It is as
serted to be the fastest collier built
and it will be used for coaling pur-
poses in connection with the British
fleet. Smaller capital outlay, cheaper
maintenance, and increased rate of
speed are among the favorable fea-
lures claimed for the vessel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-11
Artistic Birds Nests.

For true art, one mist look for the
vireos' nests. They are of the most
exquisite workmanship and really
lovely to behold. They are woven
80 carefully and compactly that the
tempests seldom dislodge them. The
little masses Of lichens, plant down
and vine tendrils, looking for all the
world like baskets hung from the
crotches of trees, and nearly always
we'll concealed by leaves, are prob.
ably as safe repositories for eggs az
can be found in the bird world.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
Nature Student.

"The bat, when winter comes" said
q nature student, folds his long ears
against his sides, shuts OF his heart
and, hanging head down from some
black corner Of barn or smokehouse,
hibernates till spring. In March he
begins. to wake up.
Lizards and snakes hibernate un-
derground. Frogs hibernate In the
frozen mud at the bottom Of their
ponds. It's nothing to them that they
freeze stiff. A frog so stiff frozen
in February that you could break him
like a soda cracker will thaw out in a
warm March as clipper as you
please. -
Rats and mice don't hibernate
They come indoors. They leave their
cold fields and sewers and they take
up their quarters in our nice. warm
steam.heated houses. There It's jolly
plenty to eat, no snow, no sleet, nc
piercing March winds. The winter
season makes 20 difference to the
rats and mice, save that, while always
marrying and giving in marriage, they
marry and give in marriage more thar
ever in our comfortable houses, rear
ing, at our expense and on our food
filters that in their vast numbers
would content even a rat Roosevelt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
Honest Pharmacist.

That honesty is the best policy" Is
an axiom that has not been received
with entire favor in France may be
inferred from the following: Last No
vember a Paris pharmacist who had
made a blunder In a medicine that he
had prepared discovered soon after de-
livering It to an unknown woman that
he had put into It a most dangerous
poison. He inserted in q number Of
daily papers a notice warning the un-
known customer not to use the medi-
cine. This conscientious publication
has had disagreeable result for the
pharmacist. He vas hunted out by
the police for having delivered a pois-
onous substance without a physicians
prescription. He has Just settled by
paying q fine of 100 francs.
But the customer had not remained
unknown or undiscovered. The police
had found her. She had not seen any
Of the notices the pharmacist had put
In the papers. But lowered with an
excellent scent she had not used the
medicine because It did not seem
quite right"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
Rubbing Il In.

Booth Harrington was talking In IN
dianapolis about a novelist Of the
"high-brow" type-one Of those half.
starved novelists whose reviews are
much more remarkable than their
sales.
AS this novelist, shabby and cold.'
said Mr.. Harrington. was walking In
Fifth avenue one wintry afternoon
there glided past the magnificent auto
mobile of a publisher who had brought
out one Of the poor fellows books AZ
a heavy loss.
THE publisher signaled to his chauf.
feur, the automobile stopped. and the
novelist, In reply to wave OF the NIL
lionaire's hand, presented himself a
the window OF the car humbly.
THE publisher, wrapped in furA
said:
There's a great manuscript nearly
falling out Of your hip pocket II you
weren't so well known"
Here the publisher removed the
superb Havana cigar from his mouth
and laughed q loud, scornful laugh.
"Tf you weren't 30 we'll known, h0
repeated. I guess you'd have had your
pocket picked"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
The chlId's Toys.

Cloaked under q pretense OF NAB
ing the children happy, our sins have
been many. In the first place, We
have been giving them too many toys
and have made the recipients blase
and unappreciative. One at time 10
enough. In our secret souls most Of
us have been conscious Of that mis-
take. In the second place, In our
desire to produce something new and
wonderful at frequent intervals, some
thing that would do US credit In the
eyes Of our young admirers, we have
been getting the wrong kinds. The I'm.
ported mechanical toys upon which
we have fallen with gusto and played
happily ourselves until obliged to
hand them over are far better for IN,
1t seems, than for them. They do the
work for the child instead Of making
him do II. Nt-
Here We have In q nutshell the
main principle underlying the Selee
ton Of toys. The chlld's toys shoul6
stimulate his imagination and mako
him work, II he has too many be haa
nothing left to imagine; II they re-
spond to the magic Of q key, hs can
only stand by and watch..-Martha
Cutler, In Harper's Bazaar. a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
To Escap. Gold Bricks.

A man or a woman with funds 10
invest should make 1t q primary prin-
ciple to first consult an experienced
banking house Of established reputar
ton. The first step In the prudent In
vestment Of your money is the seleo
ton Of your banking house. You
should choose a banker not only will
ing but competent to serve your ev-
cry need-one with the requisite pa
thence and sympathy to study your in.
vestment problem from all angles, to
make your problem his problem.
Few investors realize that within the
past few years there has sprung up Q
new guild in the banking business.
bankers whose business runs well over
t100.000.000 annually and whose sue
cess is largely due to the faithful and
thoughtful attention given each serious
inquiry or request for advice. II you
can save and command 800 or more
each year you can command the best
financial brains In America.-Leslie'A
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
LOCAL NEWS.

E. T. Dennis Of Hutchinson was
here two days this week crying sales.
Frank Dorner Of Los Angeles was
here the first Of the week for a
brief visit with Fred and Louis Zu-
tavern He is on his way to Ger
many where he expects to spend
many months visiting his old home.
He viii call on the emperors Of Ger
many and Austria in so far as he ma.
advertise the Los Angeles 1915 Expo
sition.
]. F. Brady, no has been foreman
at the Santa Fe round house here for
several years has been appointed fuel
inspector on the Santa Fe from Tope.
ka to Ell Paso and assumes the posi-.
ton at once. Frank Duda is to sue
coed Mr., Brady as foreman and super
intendent OF the round house here
Mr.. Duda was for quite a number d
years in this position and resigned a
couple Of years ago.
Mrs. JnO. Williams, MIS- Ed Houdy
shell and Mrs. Paul Gilbert were
here from Pawnee Rock. Tuesday
shopping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
LUCKY ACCIDENT FOR NIREA
What It First Seemed Adverse strsha
d Fate Turned Out q caphes
Of Fortune.

Where hundreds Of men are pro-
pecting" one Of them II liable. q
course. to stumble upon q ledge thu
pans out" In paying gold or silver
That lucky 'nnd" gives birth to q
dozen stories about millionaires wha
have become rich beyond the dreams
Of avarics" BY some fortunate accf
dent. The following story Is such .
one.
"A miner named Adams was pro4-
pecting In q northwestern state. While
trudging along. one hot day, through
a gulch, where the sun had good
chance at his back. he suddenly
smelled smoke. He glanced quickly
in every direction to ascertain the
origin of the smoke, but seeing moth
ing resumed his journey. A mo-
ment later the smell returned strong
er than ever. A light wreath OF va
por curled about his ears and gave
him to understand that his haversack
was on fire. Like all miners, he car
ried q large lens for the purpose Of
examining the specimens Of the sand
In his pan and the truth flashed upon
him. For want Of room he had hung
the glass on the outside and the raysl
Of the sun had been concentrated onI
his hayersack, which was thus set onI
IRE. Az among It's contents were IN
or is pounds Of powder he lost Ne
time In dropping the burden.
The haversack fell between two
huge stones, out Of sight. Adama
reached safe distance and watched
the smoke rising from his worldly pos
sessions. Suddenly there was 4 deaf
ening report. The ground trembled
and Adams lodged behind a huge
stone. Rising, he went to the spot
to gather up what he could fnd, when
his eyes almost started out Of his
head at seeing the quartz that had
been blown up fairly glittering with
gold. His powder had done better on
its own account than 1t had ever done
on his, and had literally blown open
a gold mine for his benefit. he waa
made a rich man and named his mine
the Mick O. Time"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
Oriental Metaphor.

The Oriental speaks naturally In
metaphor. Even the children continu-
ally use figures Of speech which are
often poetical and always suggestive.
The Washington Star thus quotes
Bishop Oldham, q missionary bishop
of the Methodist church. He writes
from Singapore.
II wish you could hear some Of the
expressive phrases Of the native boys.
A lad the other day was describing to
me the abstemiousness Of his father.
"'0h. he Is content with very little,
he said. Such q very little!' Here
he pointed to the ground. No more
than the water in the holes made By
q chickens feet"
He smiled and resumed:
"He eats nothing. A grain or two
Of rice contents him. You should see
him at his meaIs- He 10 like q hound
munehing hies."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
GOT EVEN WITH NEWLNWEDs
Friends inserted Small "Ad" In Nsws
paper, and Seeker After Bar.
gains DID the Rest.

Bright dreams Of welded bllss we're
shattered By Q tiny want I'D.
Instead Of day all By themselves.
a. they had planned. Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
son Joleen, 'newiyweds. spent eight
strenuous hours receiving strangers.
who wanted to buy the brand-nev fur
nishings Of their cory iat at No. 1851
West Van Buren, street
Here IL the id that wrecked their
happiness:
FOR sALE-Furniture, entire furnish
lngs Of six-room fat; everything new and
In frst-class condition. including plano
player Call Sunday. between s a. m. and
p. m. at lS51 West Van Buren, street.
No reasonable offer refused.
The Joleens knew nothing about It.
They we're serenely happy. The groom
was showing his bride the coy cor
ners Of their nest.
How do you Ike 1t, my darling?''
he inquired anxiously.
"0h, Nels, It's Just too
Mrs. Joleen's reply was interrupted
by a hammering at the door.
"Hey! Whatll you take fer the
pianer?" asked q man when the door
was opened.
Don't want to sell 1t. Good day
said Joleen.
Again he turned to bis bride. Again
. knock on the door.
Il seen your ad in the paper" said
another prospective buyer.
NO. you didn't. l didn't have any
id. / don't want to sell anything. In
busy. Good day" replied Joleen.
| All day long Joleen and his wife an
Swered the bell and knocks at the dool
and turned away the would.be buyers
Of furniture and piano-players.
About o'clock in the evening 4
suddenly dawned upon them that the
friends whose nce and old shoes thel
had lodged by leaving the church
where they were married through I
side entrance after the ceremony. hac
persevered in their joking and hat
won.
The groom grinned sheepishly, thel
called a taxicab. The only quiet mo
ments the couple had during the da,
were spent at downtown hotel.-Chl
cago Record-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05

J. W. McCaughey who has been
millwright for Moses Bros, left last
week Tor Colorado Springs, where he
and his family will make their home.
Mr.. and MTs. L. L. Gum and fam
lily spent Sunday with relatives in
Larned
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05

the time they have lived here Mr..
Kramer has been connected with the
Bondurant store, and he and his fam
lily have made a great many friends,
who wish them all the JOY and pros
perity that can possibly come to
them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hiss Of South
Bend, arrived home Friday evening
after a visit in Chicago and other
eastern points.
Dave Addch. Jr., Of Alva, Okla,
was here the finst OF the week for a
visit with his brother Clarence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
IGNORED N. H.art Convention.

did you hear that Mrs. Brownbill
has adopted some sort Of new belief"
I'm not at all surprised. saw her
playing bridge last night, and when
her partner led spades on a doubled
no trumper she only smiled. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
GOING BACK.

We are sorry 10 chronicle the news
that J. E. Kramer and family have
this week moved back to the farm
in Ness county, after a residence in
our city OF about two years. During
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-04-05
Diplomatic.

How did you get your wife to fore
60 her desire for that expensive even
ing gownr"
Told her 1t was just the thing q
plain woman needed."-Judge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-26
tQUAOOR|ANS KILL
FORMER PRESIDENT
Paraguay and Argentine Are
Near War and Street
Fighting in Brazil.
National News Associatfon)

GUAYAQUAIL, Ecuador. Jan. 26.-
A revolutionary mob yesterday assass-
mated General Redro Montero, hero
Of the Equadorian army
After being short down by the mob
Gen. Montero's body was dragged
through the streets. 1t was then de-
capitated and burned Montero was
seized by the mob after he had been
condemned to sixteen years penal ser
vitude by court martial Montero was
proclaimed provisional president by
the army after the death of the presi-
dent Of the republic. Later he resign
ed in favor of Gen. Alfaro. Generals
Elroy. Alfaro and Paez were captur-
ed with General Montero and have
been sent to Quito for their own safe
ty All of them will be court martialed
MODS swarmed about the executive
mansion here as protest against the
lightness of the sentence passed on
Montero. The life of General Plaza,
who presided at the court martial has
Falso been threatened.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-26
4 Permanent Cure For
Chronic Consultation

without gripping and without shock to
tho system. It contains tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach and
bowel muscles 10 that in time medicines
Of all kinds can be dispensed with and
nature 10 again solely relied ON.
Among the legions who testify to these
facts are J. b. Pearson, 1904 30. n e.,
Elwood. Ind. and Rachel Campbell LIB
srty. Ind, and they always have . bottle
!of 1t in the house. for 1t 10 q reliable
laxative for all the family from Infancy
Ito old 49,.
Anyone wishing to make trial Of this
remedy before buying II in the regular
dollar . large bottle (family sizel can
have . sample bottle sent to the home
": B. caidweii, zo5 wsshinston ST:
Monticello, Ill. Your name and address
on Q postal card VIII do,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-26

istence; yet we can feel that the far
mer of today is working more toward
a we'll defined purpose-his aim is to
do less work that requires muscle and
Drawn, but more brain work.
There have always been successful
farmers. Even during that period when
many were compelled to mortgage
their homes and land. there were some
who prospered. They possessed bust
ness sagacity and would, no doubt,
thrive in any business. 1t has not been
many years since the mediocre farmer
began to stick his head above water,
but now he is doing fairly well and
commences to feel encouraged, SO
give him elbow room and plenty OF
time to think and he will be factor
in doubling the present general aver
age per acre of wheat and corn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-26
SERENADERS ARRIVED
IN THE CITY TO-DAY

The Victorian Serenaiers arrived in
the city this morning and are in readi-
ness for the concert which they will
give this evening at eight O'Clock at
the First Methodist church under the
auspices of the Four Leaf Clover class.
They have been giving entertainments
throughout the winter season ut vars-
GUS towns and cities and have been
most enthusiastically received where
ever they have appeared. The pro-
gram will consist of instrumental
quartets, vocal selections, violin and
harp duets. mandolin and banjo duets.
harp solos, readings and several other
numbers. 1t Is expected that many
persons will attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-26
Many Women
Feel That Way
Tired All the Tine To
Those Doctor Stewart
Holds Out Hope
of Cure.

No doubt a very great per cent OF
our lady readers would tell about the
same story II they were to speak free
~ in regard to their health. Tired out:
nerves worn to shred: no health or
strength. Not really sick enough to
be In bed. but entirely too sick to At
tend to their ordinary: every day du-
ties with any satisfaction and too
sick to take any pleasure In life.
Such women do not get any SYM
pathy from the ordinary person for
often they look like the proverbial
picture Of health and should they say
anything about their pains and aches
they are laughed at and told: "You are
not sick: you just imagine It," and
thus they drag out their weary lives
hoping against hope that some OF these
days they may find . real specialist
who can understand their case and
cure them.
Such women win enjoy reading the
following letter from Mrs. Robert e.
Rice:
Muncie, Indiana. January, 1872.
} wish the public to know that after
suffering for several years OF Female
Trouble and Prolapsus, and after try
ing = number of our leading home Doc
tors went to Doctor Stewart. now OF
Richmond. Indiana, and received Inn
mediate relief and after six months
treatment feel that l am almost en-
tirely cured, and do oil my own house
work now, but before taking this
treatment could scarcely do any
thing. I can highly recommend his
methods OF treatment to suffering HUI
manity and would gladly answer any
letters OF personal inquiry ~ to my
case before and after taking his trcat,
ment. 2@ ~ s's -
Respectfully. S.1f i
Mrs. r. e. Rice.
s- No. SIS Queen Street.
The above letter IL fair sample OF
the many letters that DR.. Stewart II
receiving daily from women who have
given up all hopes Of enjoyment In life.
The generous offer OF free consulta-
ton, examination and free treatment,
the only charge being made for the
actual medicine used. made by the
0<C"oAt SOAARNSAy OAA0ao AA4Auy
sick people an opportunity to regain
their last despair OF health, when 9TH
ers have experimental and failed.
II your case 10 incurabIe you will
be told frankly. and not = penny OF
your money will be accepted under any
conditions.
Consultation 10 strictly confidential.
You may rest assured that not one
word would be said regarding your
case.
These Testimonials that appear In
these columns are given with the Pa
uents own free will for publication.
they being only to glad to grasp =
chance of enlightening some poor suf-
ferer to the goal OF paradise whore
they may regain their health.