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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-12
Murphy Rides Far.


Thomas w. Murphy, who was the
largest winning driver over the Grand
circuit this year with r. T. c., Charlie
Mitchell, Lady Isle, Sir r and other
well known harness horses, with $73,.
900 to his credit, rode 295 miles in his
races, not counting the distance trav
eled while scoring. OF the 295 miles
raced 155 were made In time better
than 30. IS ::,+
TX. Up Against II.
Hokus-Why don't you try to get q
job7 z + :
kus-Employers prefer to hire
married men. ~ r. 81 III. :.
Hokus-Thens why don't you get
married? H.:
Pokus-A girl won't marry q to-
low unless no has . job. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-12
Proof Of 4 Conspiracy.

The following story is told In ex.
PLANTATION Of the reason why the teach
Ing Of chemistry in Turkish schools
was forbidden some years ago. It had
been proposed that this science should
be added to the curriculum, but the
first thing that struck the eyes Of the
ruler Of the faithful on opening On ele-
mentary textbook Of chemistry was
the formula for water, H2O. Here
said the sultan, lis proof Of q conspir-
|acy to undermine my authority ii the
eyes Of my subjects. u two q! That's
nothing but sly war OF intima ting
that Hamid u. q 4 nsIusht. e, ).
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-12
Roast PIG Saturday.

On Saturday of this week a roast
pig will be "on tap" at J.. E. Flatley's
on Third street. A young, juicy
corn fed animal has been prepared
for patrons on that day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-12

WANTED - Position wanted by
young man, expert bookkeeper
salesman, or will do both; very
best references. Harry Bowers
At East 25th Street, Minneapolis
Mimi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-12

the largest amount of classified
advertising. The Courier-News
covers North Dakota like a blank.
ct; reaching all parts of the state
the day of publication; it is the
paper to use in order to get re-
suits; rates one cent per word first
insertion, one-half cent per word
succeeding insertion; fifty cents
per line per month. Address the
Courier-News. Fargo, N. D.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-12

WANTED TO TRADE-What have
you to trade for new standard pia,
no? Call at second hand store
Odd Fellows Bldg. -.- ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-01-12

WANTED-Dining and sleeping car
conductors, $75-$125. Experience
unnecessary, we teach you, write
Dining Car World, 1875 w. Van
Buren,, Chicago.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22
NO Al.


The Dutch settlers In the early days
Of what Is now New York city admin
istered a curious punishment to dlsor-
derry persons. ln the records OF the
colony there appears the following
Item
"Oct. "A. 1888. for drawing bis knife
upon a person. Cuysbert van Rogers
lard Is sentenced to throw himself three
times from the sailyard OF the yacht
HOPE and 10 receive from each sailor
three lashes at the ringing Of the bell
Those Dutchmen were believers in
the efficacy OF cold water and counter
Irritation to cool the angry passions.
The bell was rung every morning and
evening to call persons to and from
their labors and at 0 o'clock at night to
announce the hour for going to bed
Guysbert. therefore. received not only
three duckings. but also three lashIngs.
and doubtless ever after that kept his
knife In its sheath when his temper
WIS bad The beilrinEer was a not
able man. He was the court messen-
ger. the grave digger the chorister.
and sometimes the sch0olmaster.
when the minister was absent be read
sermon to the congregation. Har-
per's
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

The practice OF inoculation against
smallpox Is usually supposed TO belong
to the eighteenth century. The suppo
sition Is true enough so far as Europe
is concerned. but It was no more than
a rediscovery OF facts well known
ages ago. lnoculation was practiced
by the ancient Brahmans. and their
method Is fully described in the Vedas.
They rubbed the skin Of the patient
until 1t was red. then scratched 1t with
sharp instrument and laid upon it
a piece OF cotton soaked in the vari-
olous pus obtained from smallpox
vesIcles OF the previous year. Such re-
Appearances Of ancient knowledge are
common enough. indeed far more com
mon than is usually admitted Among
the major scientific theories and dis
coveries of today there Is scarcely one
that can sustain claim to originality
In the face of our increasing knowl-
edge Of oriental literature.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

In an Office on upper Wall street
where they make speciality Of the
''coppers." cousin OF the head Of the
firm. after several bad breaks" found
his balance rednced to very low fig
ure- The wali street man felt bad
about IL and offered to take the nc
count in hand himself the relative nat
urally agreeing The first transaction
was the short sale Of lot Of Reading
Before 8 o'cimk that day the stock
had jumped up sis points and the ac
count was wiped out.
1t reminds one of what happened or
an East river ferryboat the other DAY
when passenger fell overheard The
man was streug and well able to swim
that is. he was well able 10 swim.
until a well meaning but excited deck
hand threw twenty pound life belt
down on the top Of his head.-Puek.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

Those who cannot eat without a cor
rectiy folded napkin, spotless china
aud silver will do well to avoid the
spreads described by L. Ecob in Out
ing The author says:
Eating at a temporary mining camp
isn't altogether attractive. The array
Of blackened lard pals steaming about
the hearth and the ribs Of beef. picked
nearly bare. on the table, may not ut
first sight seem alluring But you'll
find that the frijoles tstroug red Mexi.
can beansl and the cold sour doughs.
faxed with black from the pan. and
the strong tea don't taste so bad, after
all Maybe you think you couldn't eat
from battered tin plates with battered
black forks that faint the food amid
litter Of saddles. soiled mattresses. RI
fies and tobacco Juice. But. then. per-
haps you thought you couldn't eat the
sirup from which you had picked out
flies and ants All that's really neces'
sary for perfect enjoyment is n good
Appetite
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

One does moi look for literary men
among tailors, but none the less the
trade can claim some illustrious names
John Stow. the antiquary and author
of the survey Of London" for In
stance. began life as tailor. and an
other famous tailoring antlquary was
John Speed one OF Ensland's early
map makers and memlier of the So
ciety Of Antiquaries And then there
was Robert EIir. 'rhe learned tailor o.
Birmingham whu routrived to teach
himself Greek and Hebrew and became
famous as Il writer Of Theological trea
tlses. And t;rnrge Meredith was born
over a tailors shop London G.ul'e
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22
SLIDING DOWN A ROPE.
II 10 Both Easy and Safe Whom Done
In Sailor Style.

In Sailor Style.
Sliding down n rope is not 20 slmple
as il seems Pew know how to do Il
properly. II you ry~to descend by
lpttinr the rope slide through your
hands the friction Will burn the palms
40 that you will have to let go after o
few feet. u you try to lower your
weight from one hand hold to another
you are snre to become tired and will
be forced to drop You cannot slide
with the rnpe between your knees. for
the swaying Of your body win jerk the
rope out Of the clutch Of your knees.
and then you are likely to fall.
The easiest and safest method You
can employ is that used by tiremen
aud sailors Standing upright. throw
out your right leg and give 1t a turr
around the rope. Next put the rope
In the crook OF your right elbow and
clasp It tightly. not in your hand, but
In your arm
In that way yon can slide to safety
without the slightest trouble The
rope does not touch any part OF the
body that is not protected by clothing
and your speed can be regulated by
either Strengthening or cramping your
leg. Once learned this method Of slid.
ing down q rope may prove in an
emergency The means OF saving your
life or the lives of other persons
Youths Companion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22


The stages of our territorial expan-
sion have been as follows: Louisiana,
area $4,000 square miles, 1903; Flor
ida. area 10000 square miles. 1919;
Texas. area 2G5.O00 square miles. 1916;
Oregon country. area 2ss,0O0 square
miles. 1876; the Mexican cession. area
523.O0O square miles. 1878; Godseer
purchase, area $4,000 square miles.
1853: Alaska. area $4,000 square
miles. 1867; Hawaiian islands. area
6.700 square miles. 1897: Philippine Is
lands. area $4,000 square miles. 1899;
Porto Rico area 5000 square miles,
1893. and few other little Islands,
such as Guam. Pine island. etc. max
ing a tetal added area to original ter
ritory of 2,937.0O0 square miles.-New
York American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

at was a terrible situation" said
Dubbleigh. There we were, hub deep
In the sand and the tide rising. At
the end Of an hour the water was up
to the floor level of the tonneau. and
then ! managed to get hold of an old
cuss with team of horses. and he
hauled US out"
by George. that was narrow es-
cape What did you give the old fel-
low for rescuiug you?" said HIggs.
Il offered the old duffer $40. but be
was a retired sea captain. and he at
tached the car for salvage said Dubb-
leigh -Harper's Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22
FIRE IN THE HOLD.


Furnaces Below Decks.
Smoldering fires on board ship are
common enough and in many csiSes
are comparatively harmless. They arise
mostly from spontaneous combustion
caused by pIIing large quantities Of
coal In close quarters.
1t Is said on excellent authority that
there Is not much danger from such n
fire. hardly any on an Iron or a steel
ship. The FIRST protective measure in
such an event Is to exclude the air. 30
that the Gre can only smoIder Then
the bunker is flooded with water which
usually serves to extlnquish IT,
Even In wooden ships the danger
from smolderIng FIRE is not half so
great as has been pictured by non
seagoing folk. This is illustrated by
the experience of the captain OF tho
Twin Brothers. engaged some years
ago In the wheat trade between San
Francisco and Liverpool The vessel
was returning from Liverpool with a
thousand tons of coal in the hold as
ballast Just after II rounded Cape
Horn II was discovered that the coal
was on FIRE.
There was a steam pump on board.
and after closing the lower matches
the crew flooded the hold until the
ship had settled about four feet low
er In the water Then the captain
stood pat and let her burn. No one
was frightened. and every one was con
iident that the ship would be safely
brought Into port. Call was made at
Valparaiso for fresh water and pro-
visions. but not man deserted
The vessel was seventy-two days IN
reaching San Francisco from the Horn.
and all that time the coal burned. and
little streams Of smoke could be seen
coming through the cracks in the deck.
Arriving at San Francisco. the Twin
Brothers sailed out on the mud fats
and was flooded until she settled al
most even with her upper deck This
extinguIshed the fire.
The appearance Of the vessel after
all this was pretty fair evidence what
ship may sustain In the way of a
FIRE. In dozen places the bottom had
burned through. and all that was be-
tween the crew and the deep sea was
the thin sheet of copper bottom. The
weight Of the coal and the pressure Of
the water kept about equal strain on
both sides Of the copper sheesing, and
It had not broken. although 1t was lit
tie thicker than an ordinary tin pan.
There was one place where this cop
per was exposed about the bigness of
the top of a barrel New York Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22
ALPINE LIFE LINES.
The Ropes Are Selected For Strength
Flexihility and Lightness-

ne Hopes Are Solected For strength
Flexibility and Lightness-
The ropes nsed by Alpine climbers
n Of special manufacture. combining
as far as possible the differing quail
ties of strength. hexibillty and light
ness
Three qualities are In general nse.
being made from slsal. Italian and
Manila hemps respectively, and occa
sionally. when cost is not considera
ton. Of silk. The latter. though very
Hight and strong. Is not so durable as
the others. Tint which finds most ia
vor among British mountaineers is
known as Bnckingham's Alpine rope
Il is made of the best Manila hemp.
In the year 1854, Mr.. McLeish re
calls. committee OF the Alpine club
made tests upon a number Of ropes
suitable for mountaineering. OF the
two that were approved one was made
of Italian hemp aud the other Of Ma
Mia. They both had breaking strain
OF two tons aud sustained the weight
Of twelve stone man after falling
from a height Of ten feet
Nonmountaineers have sometimes
considered this insufficient. but Il is
highly problematical whether the hu
man anatomy could survive the sud
den compression OF a thin rope arising
from any greater falL-Fry's Maga
zine,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

Beavers when they have been undis-
turbed for long are very curious in re-
lation to strange sounds. They will
come swimming out of their house
even at the firing Of a gun. The In
dians usually call them with kissing
noise or one produced by munching the
lips. Another favorite tole is sound
made by tapping the trousers with the
hand The most successful beaver call
er in Newfoundland killed great mum
bers of beavers in the open season by
making a sound that resembIed the
cutting of chips of tree. 1t is said
that the unfortunate beavers never fail
to respond to this noise.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

When Charles Lamb was suffering
with a cold he wrote the following to
bis friend Bernard Barton:
''no you know what 1t is to succumb
under an insurmountable daymare-an
indisposition to do anything or to be
anything. total deadness and dis
taste. suspension of vitality. an in
difference to locality. numb soporif-
ical good-for-nothingness. an assiflca-
tion all over, an oyster-like Indifference
to passing events, mind stupor,
brawny defiance to the needles Of a
thrusting in conscience. with total
irresolution to submit to water cruel
processes7"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

A newspaper woman. a spinster.
went to Interview member OF one OF
the leading firms in Boston and was
told to wait five minutes for him to
be at liberty. Three-quarters Of an
hour later he came hurrying toward
her with. "Well. Miss W.. | would
never wait so long as this for any
mans' "0h. Mr.. Cole" she retorted. IF
you had waited forty-tlre years for a
man you wouldn't mind an extra half
hour Boston Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

In the first edition of st. Matthew in
Micnae for the Indians Of Nova Scotia
the translator found when be came to
revise it that in chapter xiv. I. In
stead of nation shall rise against na-
ton" be had written "a pair of snow-
shoes shall rise up against pair Of
snowshoes.- But there wns only one
letter misprinted. naooktukumiksijik
"a nation, having been displaced by
naooktakumiksijlk IA snowsnoei.--St
James Gazette.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

A man whn was much iD need OF
sleep rolled out Of bed during the night
The jar did noi awake him thoroughly
and his hand Wandered in exploration
II encountered ihe mrsh Of some pro
trudine springs aud q sturdy iron cor
ner post In jail III last lie mur
INJURED as he went OIL into another deel'
sleep.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

-How do / stand with you. little
Eirl7" inquired the ardent fan
"You have percentage Of about 7sli
Just now answered the lady fan. "and
lead the league"
I'm glad TO hear that was afraiC
| was in the second division ." Kansas
City Journal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

81 Just saw Hunter, and be looks
pretty bad. What's the matter with
him. do you know?"
Compound fracture
what sort Of compound fraeturef"
Hes broke. and Miss Richley. dis
covering the fact. broke her engage
ment to him."-Catholic Standard and
Times
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

'Ts mamma's good little boy ready
to hive his bath nowT'
"0h nav. cut out the goody -goody
spiel. When chaps six years old its
time to take him out OF the kindergar-
ten class III take my splash in the
tub when I've had smoke. ."-Chieago
Tribune
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

The McKeesport man was telling the
minister about his educated parrot.
ASK him something" be urged.
2 ''Polly want a crackerr' asked the
parson.
NAV. Gimme three cards."-Pitts
burgh Post
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

Man always wOrships something
Always he sees the infinite shad"we,'
forth in something finite, and indeed
can and must so see Il 10 any finite
thing. once tempt MIN well to ix his
ayes thereon Carlyle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

Absentminded Husband lin Parish
My wife asked me while | was out tc
get her some eau de cologne. Now
what the deuce is 'eau de cologne" ir
French?-B Boston Transcript
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

New Cook When serve dinner
should say Dinner is ready" or "Din.
ner is served7"
Mistress-if II be as bad as last night
Just say "Dinner is spoiled. Satire.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

my dear. these are excellent cigars
but they are awfully strong"
Yes. got the strongest could ind
They won't break so easily in youi
pocket Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

Mrs Naybor You seem rather
hoarse this morning. denh. Mrs Lush
maD-well. my husband rame nome
rather late last uight
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

Slap an extinguishef upon your irony
II you are unhappily blessed with a
vein Of it-Lamb
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22
FOR SALE.

Good Mule and Mare $40 FOR both,
, Twin Gowes yrs. old 500 FOR both.
1 Dorset Buck 225 lbs. and is fine ewes.
SEED Rye $l.00.
+. A. POSEl,
Oc' rs Chapel Point, Bel Alton, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

Real worth requires no interpreter
Its everyday deeds form its bIazonry.-
Chamfort.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

Receiving new truth Is uddlrs nsx
sense.-Liebig.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-11-22

ONE GOOD RUN AROUT 1909 Model
~ Il. P in goed corditl a. jDst been
over hauled by factory Pnice $500 go
W. r. MAIGILL,
Charlotte Hall Md.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-02-29

Efforts of Colonel Roosevelt's friends
ration of his attitude on the presidential
question had been unavailng. His la
comic remark to a friend in Cleveland,
Ohio, on Wednesday night of last week
that my hat is in the ring will
have my answer Monday" was the first
real affirmative answer to the govern
ors' letter.
Upon promise that the reply would be
given out Sunday night, a small army
of newspaper men gathered at Colonel
Roosevelt's offices early in the evening"
Secretary Frank Harper met them
punctually and gave out the correspond
ence, which follows, without any at
tempt at comment:
New York, Feb. "a, 1912.
Gcntlemen:-I deeply appreciate your
letter, and realize to the full the heavy
responsibility it puts upon me, express
ing as it does the carefully considered
convictions of the men elected by popu-
lar vote to stand as the heads of gov
ernment in their several states.
absolutely agree with you that this
matter is not one to be decided with any
reference to the personal preferences
or interests of any man, but purely
from the standpoint of the interests of
the people as a whole. / will accept
the nomination for President if it is
rendered to me, and l will adhere to
this decision until the convention has
expressed Its preference.
One of the chief principles for which
| now stend. and which / have always
endesvored and always shall endeavor
to reduce to action, is the genuine rule
of the people; and therefore hope that
50 far as possible the people may be
given the chance, through direct pri-
msries, to express their preference as
to who shall be the nominee of the Re-
publican presidential convention.
Very truly yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-02-29
GiHeSpie-PssD.
Sunday.

Mr.. Albert ]. Gillespie and Miss Ka-
tie Peery of this place surprised their
friends by slipping quietly away on last
Thursday to Washington, d. c., where
on Friday evening they were married
the by Rev. DIR. William Radcliff. Fol
lowing the ceremony they left for ali
extended tour to the winter resorts of
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Peery and Messrs
Sam and Andrew Peery accompanied
them to Washington.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. Will
liam K. Peery, a wealthy stock grower.
and the groom a son of the Hon. A. p.
Gillespie, an attorney of this place
This union markes the uniting of two
of the Oldest and most prominent fami.
lies Of the county.
On their return they will live in the
beautiful old Higginbotham home near
Liberty.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-02-29
ROOSEVELT SAYS
HE WILL ACCEPT
In Letter Monday to The Seven eOVeTnurS
the Ex-PTeSident Makes it Clear He Is
Willing to Again Lead Republicans

81 will accept the nomination for
President if it is rendered me, and 1
will adhere to this decision until the
convention has expressed its prefer
ence," is Colonel Theodore Rooseyelt's
reply to the letter of seven Republican
governors asking him to stand for nomi-
nations.
The eagerly awaited reply was given
out Sunday night from Colonel Roose-
velt's Offices in New York city during
his absence on a trip to Boston. 1t was
unexpectedly brief. but definite.
The letter was addressed to Govern
ors Glasscock, of West Virginia: Aid
rich, of Nebraska; Bass. of New Hamp-
shire; Carey, of Wyoming; Osborn, of
Michigan; Stubs, of Kansas, and Had
ley, of Missouri.
The above named governors assem-
bied in Chicago two weeks ago and
drafted letter to Colonel Roosevelt as
serting that there WIS r popular de-
mand for him to be President again.
and urging him to declare himself as to
whether he would accept the Republican
nOmination if 'it came unsolicited and
unsought."