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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE-Buggy nearly new.
Cheap if taken at once. J. .Bisiar.
FOR SALE-One good organ. In
quire 719 Minnesota Ave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE Breeding stock and eggs
for Matching from the best flock
of full blood Barred Plymouth
Rocks to be had, come and see
them at 706 14th. o. C. Simonson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE - Thoroughbred Ply
mouth Rock. Rhode Island Red and
Buff Leghorn eggs. Telephone
686-2, J.. H. French.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-04-26

SEED FOR SALE-Oats. wheat, rye,
flint, corn and potatoes. Write to
w. T. Blakely, Farley, Minnesota,
for kinds and prices. -.-----
The Press., 1912-08-28
SLEEPING IN CHURCH.
Restful Pews From the Serious ant
 Humorous Standpoints.

Restful Pews From the Serious and
 Humorous Standpoints.
 It is a matter of common expert ence that bright lights in a chamber, church or hall where numerous per sons are gathered have the effect of producing drowsineSs among certain members of the congregation or audi ence. This phenomenon is easily ex- plained by the current knowledge of hypnotism. The drowsiness produced by the lights is species of hypnosis. It has been suggested also that lack of proper ventilation causes toxic quali- ty in the atmosphere to which some people are especially susceptible. the result being an irresistible drowsiness.
 Sleeping in church has always been a ready subject for humOr. It is re- lated that on one occasion when pro posal was under discussion to have a series of sermons preached on topics of the day which were agitating the public minds Rufus ChOate, as a mem Der of the congregation, protested ve- hemently, saying. ''I seek my pew. as seek my bed. for repOse." There is also an anecdote of an old ScOtchman who was asked if he knew certain man in the same neighborhood "Know him?" he replied. with emphasis. ''Why. I've sleepit in the same kirk wi him for forty year" But the ma jority of preachers have never been inclined to take a humorous view Ot the matter any more than Dean Swift. Philadelphia Press.
The Press., 1912-08-28
Great Mass of Proof.

Reports of 3o,ooo Cases of Kidney
 Trouble, Some of Them Stafford
 Springs Cases.
 Each of some 6, 900 newspapers of the United States is publishing, from week to week, names of people in it's particular neighborhood, who have used and recommended Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney baekache, weak kid neys, bladder troubles and urinary dis orders. This mass of proof includes over 3O,000 testimonials. Stafford Springs is no exception. Here is one of the Stafford Springs cases.
 George Irons, farmer, Furnace ave- nue, Stafford Springs, Conn.,, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills did me a great deal of good, and I am only too pleased to speak in their praise. About year ago my back became very lame and sore and I knew that my kidneys were disordered. l obtained a supply of Doan's Kidney Pills at the Eaton Drug Store, and the con- tents of the first box made a great inn provement After I had used three boxes I was free from the trouble. Since then when I have taken Doan s Kidney Pills they have benefited me. y
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn O., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- sand take no other.
The Press., 1912-08-28
Larasst Water Tank.

The water supply system of Caicut- ta includes the largest water tank in the world. It covers an area of two and a half acres, and the total, weight when it is full of water is 72,00 tons. There are thirty-two miles of steel joists in the vertical columns and brac- ings and in the foundations twenty miles of steel joists and tie bars.
 The capacity of the tank is 100000 gallons of water. The tank acts as a balancer and to assist the pumps when they cannot send sufficient water into the mains to meet the demand. During the night hours, when the pumps pro vide more water than is required, the excess quantity goes into the tank. When the demand is greater the water from the tank flows automatically into the mains.-New York Herald.
The Press., 1912-08-28
MoNsoN.

Richard Sutcliffe has accepted a position at Montreal, Canada.
 MT. and Mrs. James Bowler are re- ceiving congratulations over the birth of son.
 Miss Florence LeMay, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William LeMay of South Monson, is i'll with diphtheria.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Whiton have been entertaining Miss Gertrude Holt of Stafford Springs the past week.
 Miss Georgia Smith has returned to her duties at the 5c Savings Insti- tuition, Springfield, after a two-weeks' vacation.
 H. 0. Needham of Brooklyn, N. Y, who is spending the season at his summer home ill Wales, visited rela- tives in Monson this week.
 The whittling department of the Heimann 6 Lichten company is being moved from the Langwald mill on South Main street to their new factory on Cushman street and beaver pulling machinery is being installed where the whittling department was. All the machinery in the Cushman 6 Sons mill on Cushman street, re- gently bought by the Heimann & Lichten company, has been sold to the Briarly supply company and will be moved in the very near future. The work of closing out the stock in the Cushman mill has been nearly completed. The last of the weaving was done Saturday. It will take a week or more to complete the finish ing of the goods in the lower room.
 The public schools of the town will start the fall term and year Septem Der 3. The teachers, with the ex. ception of the district schools, will be practically the same as last year. There will be a new teacher at the State street school to fill the position resigned by Miss Margaret Smith. The committee has elected Miss Saral l.. Pendleton of Natick to fill the position. There are several or the district schools that will require new techers but appointments have not as yet been made. The school building: are all being overhauled and being put in condition for the year. Mucf work has been done at the Quarry school. The building was repainte6 inside and out, new floors have beer laid, new seats put in and ventila. ting system installed. Besides 8 general overhauling of all the school buildings in the center of the town, an outfit for a course i'll cooking is being installed at the Green street school. The State Line school has been repainted inside and out, new floor laid and new seats installed.
The Press., 1912-08-28
" Al.Ea.

O. G. Thompson has taken posi- tion at East Longmeadow.
 Mrs. Fred Leland and children of Worcester are spending a few weeks with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. F. Pepper.
 Mrs. Julia Parker, who has been i'll with cancer for a long time, died last Thursday, Aug. 15. The funeral was held Sunday at LAO at her late home. Rev. H. P. Smith conducted the service. She leaves besides her daughter, Mrs. Corcoron, two sis ters, Mrs. Chester Harris and Mrs. Mary Shaw.
 The funeral of Miss Eva Royce, who died Aug. 12, after short ill., ness at the home of Warren Eager's, where she was employed as house. keeper, was held Thursday at the home of her invalid mother. Rev. H. P. Smith conducted the service. She leaves, besides her mother, two brothers and three sisters.
The Press., 1912-08-28
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
August s1. 1889.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.

F. F. Patten is about to put up a good house on Edgewood, north ot Robbins Patten's house.
 Meats are cheaper. Partly because they were too high, and partly be- cause the scarcity of feed throws many cattle into market.
 J. Herbert Segar has gone to Hol- yoke to learn machinist's trade; R. H Small has entered D. E. Whiton' s shop at West Stafford for the same purpose.
 Born. In Stafford, son to John and Julia Belcher.
 In Stafford Springs, 23d, "a daughter to Fred E. Smith.
The Press., 1912-08-28
Satisfaction For Him.

We'll" said the millionaire's bril- liant son, who has achieved success by his own efforts. 'I have one great sat isfaction." ....-.. ....-....
 What is that?" asked his admiring friends.
 At least none of you can say that you knew me when didn't have nickel."-Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1912-08-28
MeIndv Recnmes MaladN

That persons have very diverse ideas and tastes in music was eXemplifted in an incident at pupils vocal re- citaI lately. A young woman was hay ing quite struggle with Il song and one woman in the audience said to her companion:
 "Isn't that a heautiful mplodyT
 The other looked bored and said:
 "It sounds more like a malady to me."-St. Louis Post Dispatch
The Press., 1912-08-28
The American Collector.

"You can assure me that this old msster is genuineY
 "Oh. yes, my very dear sir. The proof is perfect. Why, can point out to you the very street in which the poor old master lived"
 And you are sure he was an old masterY'
 'Sure! Why. my very dear sir, he was more than ninety when he died"
 ''I'll take t."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1912-08-28
Makinn Her Comfortable.

Hosts Youngest Don't your shoes feel very uncomfortable when you walk. Mrs Newryche? Mrs New. ryche-Dear me. what an eXtraordi- nary question. Why do you ask. child? Youngster-Oh. only cos pa said the other day since you'd come into your money you'd got far too big for your boots
The Press., 1912-08-28
A rerribIe storm.

The most violent storm that ever ravaged England occurred Nov. 26 and 27, 17OS. The loss in London alone was $1O.OOO.OOO. Eight thousand peo- pie were drowned in the floods. Twelve warships. with more than 1.8OO men on board, were lost. Trees were up rooted-1, 700 of them in Kent. Eddy stone lighthouse was destroyed. and Winstanley. It's contriver. was killed with several others.
The Press., 1912-08-28
STATE or OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDo,( ss

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum or ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each aud every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls CataTrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres 'ence, this 9th day Of December, A: D. iSS6
 A. w. GLEASON,
 VSAAl'J NOTARY PUBLIC. Halls CataFrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood ana mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free.
 F.. CHENEY co, Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 76c.
 Take HaIi's Family Pms for constipation.
The Press., 1912-08-28
BRIMFIELD.

The programs for the i 9th triennial reunion of the Hitchcock free academy alumni association have been sent out this week to members of the associ- ation, the date of the gathering being the 29th. The exercises will be held ill the town hall, which has been renovated and newly decorated. The principal reason for having the meet ing in the town hall instead of the church, as has been the usual custom, is on account of better facilities there for the music, which will be of different nature from that usually given. 1t will be possible to carry out a plan which has been considered before of having the music furnished by the alumni. There will be al chorus of about 50 voices arranged on the platform to lead the. singing, the first vocal number being "To Thee, o Country" Academy songs whose words have been written during the year by pupils, and adapted to popu- lar music, will also be sung, and the printed words will be distributed. Alumni forming part of the acad- emy orchestra which has been trained and conducted by Principal Kenney during the past five years will play three selections. It seems very appro- priate to have the kind of music which has been so conspicuous in the school represented in the exercises of the reunion instead of depending on outside talent, and the plan is feasible this year on account of MT. Kenney's spending his vacation in town and being able to make the necessary ar engagements with rehearsals. The music committee are Principal G. F. Kenney and Miss Gladys Munroe. The executive committee of the association and the various sub-committees are holding numerous meetings to perfect all the arrangements for the meeting, which largely corresponds to an "old home day" gathering.
The Press., 1912-08-28

A mere madness--to live like a wretch and die rich.-B Burton.
The Press., 1912-08-28

Accidents will happen, but the best reg ulated families keep Dr. Thomas Eclectic oil for such emergencies. Two sizes 20 and 5Oc at all stores.
The Press., 1912-08-28
In @ha Hall If ma

"Ris father iS in the hall of fame" "N-hy. didn't know the old gentle man was dead"
 "Have to be dead to be in there?"
The Press., 1912-08-28
IF YOU ARE ILL

from any disorder of the STOMACH, LIVER or DKYS, or if your bowels are inactive at times, or you should suffer from headaches, get 6 50 cent bottle of SEVEN BARKS of your druggist. Hyou are run down and don't feel as young and ehipper as you used to, give SEVEN BARKS fair trial; twill purify your blood, clear your system and brain, and make life worth living. It is absolutely harmless, is highly palatable, and will not disturb the most delicate stomach.
 For sale at druggists at 50 cents per bottle. Don't fail to try it. Address
 LYMAN BROWN, ss Murray SL, New York, NY.
The Press., 1912-08-28

"W ell. he is only in there dusting the oust>"
The Press., 1912-08-28

CHOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale V on Stafford Helghfs, for caah or on very cay teEmA Apply to e. ". EATON.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

well as all of the states that are now
under prohibition. These liquor or
CARNATIONS never cease their activ-
tiles. The whole difficulty about the
enforcement of law in prohibition
counties and states alike is explained
by the existence of these liquor ma
chimes.
"Prohibitionists will cooperate in
all proper ways to cripple and circum-
scribe the power of the liquor ma
chine, but their ultimatum is the de-
struction OF that machine, root and
branch If they are wise at all they
can not therefore enter into any COM
promise or dicker with the forces that
stand for liquor organizations. Re-
suits everywhere show that where
there has been any let up at all on
the part of prohibitionists their cause
has received a distinct injury Texas
prohibitionists ought to- and take it
will, be wise enough to avoid the mis-
takes made by prohibionists else
where.
my own view is that if we are to
have a daylight closing law it ought
to be a daylight closing law, not a
piecemeal affair. Pronibitionists favor
such a law, and they also favor a
package law, but they will not buy
such measures by agreeing to aban-
don their ultimate purpose-the end
of the whole liquor business.
1T appears to be that there are far
better reasons for constant discus
sions of the evils growing out of the
liquor business in all forms, involving
as it does the lives and homes OF
multiplied thousands of people, as
well as vast millions of money, than
there are for constant discussions OF
the tariff question. The recent pri-
mary campaign was but fresh illus
tration of the fact that Texas demo-
Gratis are divided on the tariff ques-
ton and yet there is no suggestion
from any source that all agitation of
that question shall cease. There are
are very best party reasons why it
should not cease, and far better rea-
sons for the great masses, but none
of them are as great as the reason
demanding constant discussion of the
evils of the liquor business, until the
question is settled IN the interest of
good business, clean politics. human
ity and its homes. Texas anti-saloon
people are not going to trade nor COM
promise with the forces of saloons
and the political liquor machine
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06
GAMBRELL OPPOSED TO
CONE JOHNSON VIEWS

The following statement has been
issued from Anti-Saloon League head
quarters at Dallas by Or. J. H. Gam
brell, state superintendent
81 have read Hon Cone Johnson's
suggested state democratic platform.
Concerning what he says about other
things | have no comment to make,
but | thoroughly dissent from the
suggested plank concerning the liquor
question. | think know the senti-
ment of Texas prohibitionists well
enough to warrant the statement that
the vast majority OF them with, not
agree to Mr.. Johnson's suggestion.
The prohibition movement of the
state is directed against the licensed
liquor business, in all forms, and the
liquor machine in the politics of this
state. II all discussion of the prohi-
bition question were to cease imme-
diately it would mean simply that the
saloons and the liquor machine would
be left without challenge to do their
destructive work and dominate the af-
fairs of the state
"Three-fourths of the territory Of
the United States and of Texas has
been won from the liquor interests by
constant, open appeals to the moral
convictions and patriotism of the peo-
pie. Nowhere have prohibitionists
ever won victory by compromising
or dickering with saloon forces. No
where has the liquor machine ceased
to operate when saloons have been
ousted from any given territory
There is abundant evidence that
there is complete liquor organiza-
tion in every dry county in Texas, as
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06
A CONFIRMED STATEMENT.
Evidence Bryan Readers viii
Annreciate

Appreciate.
Doan's Kidney Pills have done
splendid work in this locality.
Have merited the unstinted praise
they have received.
Here's evidence of their value that
none can doubt.
It's testimony from this locality
twice told and well confirmed.
Such endorsements are unique in
the annals of medicine.
Should convince the most skeptlcal
Bryan reader
Mrs. H. L. Butler. Conroe, Texas
says: Il can still recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills and | confirm the state.
ment | gave in their praise in May,
1908. have had no occasion to use
a kidney medicine since and l know
my cure is permanent was subject
to pains in the small of my back that
came on without warning. ! also had
feeling of distress in my head and
spots darted before my eyes. knew
that my kidneys were not working
right and procured box of Doan's
Kidney Pills. MY back was relieved
and ! was no longer bothered by
of kidney complaint
For-sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster.Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y. sole
agents for the Unitee states.
Remember tie name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06

Rates to Galveston Cotton Carnival:
Summer Ticket, $5.s5 Round Trip
On sale daily, limit October 81. Good
on all trains. Allows stopover in
Houston.
$3.50 Round Trip-On sale August
Z to 16, inclusive, limit August 49,
Good on all trains.
$4.65 Round Trip-0n sale August
to II, inclusive, limit two days, in
addition to date Sold (Not good on
Hustler.)
$40 Round Trip-On sale August
8 and 16, limit 10 days. Good on all
trains.
$3.50 Round Trlp-On sale for 2:45
p. m. train Wednesday, August z, and
2:50 a m. trains Thursday, August s,
limit August 8; against for same
trains evening August II and morn
ing August 10, limit August 10; again
for $3.50 a. m. train Wednesday, Au-
gust IA, and 2:45 p. m. train August
IA, limit 18th. (Not good on Hustlers.
No baggage allowed No reduction for
children.)
$3.50 Round Trip-On sale for 2:45
p. m. train Friday, August 9, and 1850
a. m. train Saturday, August 10, limit
August IL. tNot good on Husltres. No
baggage allowed. No reduction for
children.
S. n. HARRIS,
Ticket Agent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
August 6.

August b.
1S40--A treaty of peace signed be-
tween Austria and Piedmont
lS54-The usury laws of England re-
pealed by parliament.
1S55-A riot at Louisville. Ky, be-
tween the native and foreign
born element; several were
killed on both sides and many
houses burned.
1S64-Admiral Farragut, with six
ironclads, was reported to have
passed Forts Morgan and
Gaines and to be bombarding
the inner defenses of Mobile.
1S74-The cabinet of the Vatican was
reported to have asked Austria,
France and Portugal to re-
nounce their right of excluding
candidates at the papal cleo
tions.
1901-Lord Kitchener issued procla-
nation that all Boer leaders
taken in arms after the 18th OF
September would suffer per-
manent Punishment from South
Africa.
1903 Bulgarian insurgents blow up
the governors palace at Keu-
shevo, killing fifty Turks.
loOS-Persia and Greece on friendly
terms again.
Lord Kitchener succeeded the
Duke OF Connaught as inspector
general of the British Mediter-
ranean forces.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06
Practical Horseshoeing,

Twenty Years in the Business.
Shop now open in Bryan at old
Christian blacksmith shop. Satisfac
ton guaranteed. Any kind of shoeing
done. Diseased feet a specially
T. T. McEWEN.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-06
TEXAS INDUSTRIAL NOTES
[By Commercial secretaries. !

by Commercial Secretaries.
Austin.-The hurry Company Of
Dallas has filed an amendment to its
charter increasing it's capital stock
! from 100000 to $1,OOO,OOO.
Cleburne.-A young mems business
league has been organized in this
city. The following officers were
elected H. d. Cox, president; Cecil
Horn, secretary.
Elgn.-The Business Mems League
of this city has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Charles
Gillespie, president: Paul Burns, sec.
Rotary.
Hico.--The commercial club of this
city is promoting sentiment in favor
of a $4,000 bond issue for street paw
ing. 1t is expected that an election
will be called for the near future.
Garlic Springs.-The county tax
assessor has completed his report,
which shows the total valuation of
Dimmitt county to be $5,201, 749. as
compared with $5,193,032 for 1911.
Sherman.-The tax assessor has
filed a report on the taxable valuation
of this city, which shows a total of
1901 500, as compared with $7,160,.
010 for 1911, an increase of $741, 49O
Meridian.-Valley Mills precinct of
this county has disposed of $4,000 in
good roads bonds and construction
work on the highways will commence
at once.
Mercedes.-Local farmers are ship
ping corn to outside markets at the
rate of six to seven cars per day
The price received for corn here
ranges from 20 to IS cents per bushel
Austin.-A permit to do business
in Texas has been granted the Texas
Utilities Corporation capital stock,
100000. The company will maintain
headquarters at Dallas and will sup
ply power to several counties in the
northern part of the state.
FL Paso.-The county commission
ers have called an election for August
81 to vote on the issuance of good
roads bonds to the amount OF $150,000
for the purpose of building highway
from Fabens to Fort Quitman, located
in the eastern part of this county
Quanah.- W. o. Richards
ranch, consisting of $4,000 acres, has
been sold for a consideration of about
81 100000 to an Eastern syndicate.
The ranch will be broken up into
small farm tracts.
Austin-A permit to do business in
Texas has been granted the Alleger
Cotton Company of New Orleans, with
headquarters at Houston capital
stock, 100000
Athens,-The shipments of fruit
from here this season have eclipsed
all past records. Over four hundred
cars have been shipped and all avail
able means of transportation are be-
ing used to carry the fruit to the cars.
Goliad-Several business blocks
and residences are under construc-
ton here at the present time Among
the most important are the First Ma
tional Bank building, $4,000; Levi
Baker residence, 10000; and the
Pettus Slack apartments, which will
cost $4,000.
San Antonio.-lt is reported that
natural gas has been struck near
Frio, eleven miles from this city. The
vein was reached at depth of 1900
feet and the pressure when brought
in is estimated at 500 pounds to the
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square inch. The well will be devel
oped for commercial use.

Dalhart.-The Dalhart Chamber OF
Commerce was organized in this city
recently and the following officers
were elected Sam E. Killen, presi
dent; c. NJ. Kella, secretary The first
effort of the chamber will be to raise
the bonus necessary to secure the ex.
tension of the Enid, Ochiltree &
Western railway through this city.