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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-26

it pleased him 20 pretend he was deaf
and dumb He made motions to the
boy accordingly.
The boy was not feazed. Promptly
he came back with some motions of his
own which, while entirely original.
showed plainly that he desired to shine
the Kansas congressman shoes, and
that he would charge five cents for the
job Solemnly the two motioned back
and forth, until finally Phil nodded his
head, and the boy got busy.
Another bootblack. tiny and black
as charcoal. had eyed the whole pro-
cedure from a point a few feet dis
tant. Now he approached, looked on
silently for moment, and then spoke;
Hes def an dumb, amt hep he
asked.
Yep said the other
The first speaker looked Campbell
over thoroughly, the inspection going
from head to feet. Then he spoke
again.
Well said he, he certainly is
great, big, ugly lookin' debil. amt he?"
L. L. Dyche, state game and fish
warden for Kansas, will endorse DR..
George w. Field, of Boston, for APP
pointment as United States commits
sioner of fisheries, to succeed George
NJ Bowers, the present incumbent.
DIR. Field is chairman of the board of
Massachusetts, which position he has
held for many years.
In a letter to DR.. Bedding. one of the
Massachusetts commissioners Mr.
Dyche said: 4 know of no man in the
United States whom / would rather rec
ommend for this position than DR.. G.
w. Field He is not only & man of
first-class ability, but a man who by
both nature and requirement would e
deeply in sympathy with every phase of
the work. His large experience in the
fisheries industry of his own s.uate and
knowledge of the fisheries industry in
the entire country fully equip him for
every phase of the work which he
would undertake if made United States
fish commissioner"
: 1t is understood that President
Wilson will make this appoint
ment non-political one. Dur
ing the past year Mr. Dyche was
mentioned in connection with this APP
pointment, but just as soon as the
boom for him was born he killed it
with a positive statement that he did
not want the office and wouldn't have
it under any consideration: that he de-
sired to remain in Kansas and carry
on his life study of fisheries. and game
in his home state.
Mr.. Dyche is one of the officials of
the American Fisheries. having charge
of the division of aquatic biology and
physics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-26

Do not let the postmaster. other Of
fetal, or representative of the postal
service, or any other individual, for that
matter, sell you damaged postage
stamps or damaged stamp paper. Dam
aged stamps will not be redeemed by
the postoffice or the postoffice depart
ment. Notice to this effect, calling at
tention to the regulations, has been
sent broadcast.
The postoffice will ,edeem damaged
stamps only on one condition, and that
is, that the postmaster sold them
through inadVertance. Neither will the
postoffice redeem perfectly good post
age stamps, unless they are brought
back within forty-eight hours by the
original purchaser, who can give some
good reason for not wanting them.
For instance, if some one owes you
a dollar. don't let them send a one
dollar stamp in payment. Unless you
have a specific use for this stamp, the
postmaster will not give you a dollar
for it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-26

carloads will be necessary before All
INC bones OF giant dInosaur which is
Green river are assembled in Pjttsbure
1T IS not so much the size of the
reptile that is requiring train OF cars
TO transport it, as it is that the bones
are quarrIed IN blocks out of solid rock.
and the blocks cIsed for shfun,o,,t ,rbc
skeleton measures 81 feet in length.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-26

Evidently Kansa will have SMALL If any
representation in the inaugural parade.
At least no word has been received
from Kansas by the inaugural COM
nittee Indicating that any political or
other organizations will come here for
the occasion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-26

Well said he, The certainly is a
great, big, ugly lookin debil, amt he?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-26

The thimble party. given by Topeka
chapter. d. A. r.. Washington's birth
day was in the nature of an informal
welcome to the chapters new mem
hers and was an enjoyable and inter-
estinG affair. The lovely home OF
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
NE11sH FARMERS ORGANIZE
Elect Temporary Officers for Club
To Meet Again May II. p.

q -.E
Farmers who attended the meeting
at Nebish Saturday decided to organ
ize a club and will meet again May II
to form permanent organization
The meeting Saturday was addressed
by E. G. Stiles, butter maker at the
creamery.
The club elected the following tenn
porary officers: S. j. Dietel, chair
man; j. L. Higgine, vice chairman;
J. c. Vogler, secretary, and Peter
Sunba, treasurer. Sixteen men join
ed Saturday and it is expected that
the number will be doubled, "A COM
mittee of five was appointed to draft
set of bylaws. @zy.~t
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
NEWS FROM NORTH END
Five Hundred Men are Wanted in
Baudette and Spooner to Work in
the Saw Mills.
]. U. WILLIAMS OUT OF DANGER

.Baudette, April 21.-Five hundred
men are wanted here and in Spooner
to work in the saw mills. Good wages
are promised and employment Of
fees are doing their best to get in the
men. The Engler mill started saw
ing today and the Spooner mill start
ed Saturday,
]. u. Williams, who has been SER
iously i'll with the mumps, is report
ed completely out Of danger. He was
taken sick about two weeks ago but
caught cold and had relapse. His
recovery is considered only matter
|of time.
It is claimed here on good author
ity that the Backus interests will
build from Loman into spooner but
not from Kelliher as that would give
them too much competition from the
south. E
Joseph Red Sky, Chippway chief
on the Rainy River. died last week at
the home Of Ed Cavanaugh.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
PRICE QUOTED ON SHEEP
0psahl Has Been Advised by Western
Men as to Market.

:. - -. -g-
J.. J. Opsahl, chairman of the sheep
committee Of the Commercial club,
has been advised by E. w. Denison,
Chester, Mont, that sheep can be
bought there at the following prices:
One year old lambs. -. 1925
Two year wethers ...........$3.25
c.. B. Pope at Miles City writes
that he can furnish two, three and
four year old ewes bred to lamb in
May at IS. Yearling ewes with wool
cost IS and yearling ewes without
wool to be shipped June l will cost
81. ..ss.ss fss... -=.zg..z >,
The sheep market is said to be un-
usually strong this year and prices
may not go lower.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21

Many Women in Black Were at the
Simple Service Down in South Street
in New York City, on the Anniver-
sary Of the Sinking of the Titanic, to
Witness the Dedication of the Light
house on the New Twelve Story Sea-
mans Institute. An Oval Tablet of
Bronze Which is to be at the Base of
the Tower Bears This inscription:
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
MANY OUT FOR PRACTICE

A large number of men were out to
the fair grounds yesterday but no Of
ficers were elected as the majority of
those present were not candidates for
the team. a game was played between
two pickup teams after which a cap
tain and manager were elected. Bran
don was elected captain and M s..
Gillette manager. Nothing has been
done to schedule a game at present
but some team will probably be
/ ronght here in the course Of tie next
few weeks. sss5
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
EXPENSE IS MUCH Less
Chairman Conley Of House Commit.
tee, Says Body Has Been Over
$4,000 Less This Year
SENATE FIGURES NOT COMPILED

st. Paul, April 21.-Expenses Of
the house of representatives will be
$25,710 less for the 1913 legislature
than in 1911, according to Kerry
Conley of Rochester, chairman Of the
legislative expense committee. -
In report submitted Saturday,
Mr.. Conley shows that the present
house has spent only $5,011 for sup
plies against $20,490 in 1911, $737
for furniture at the present session
compared with $2,1s0 two years ago
and $572 for. committee visits to
state institutions against $1,452
two years ago. The total cost is
$169,247 against $194,958 in 1911. !:
Mr.. Conley summarized the ex-
penses of the two sessions as follows:
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
HIGH SCHOOL DEFEATED

The Crookston~ Lumber company
baseball team defeated the High
school team in a SIX inning game last
Saturday afternoon BY score-of 8 to.
q The game stood / to DIN favor Of
the High school until the fifth inning
when the lumbennen brought In one
score. Smiley tanned three men In
the. first half of the sixth. With two.
men on bases Brandon knocked d
three Dagger making the score 3 Ito Il
in favor Of the Crooksto boys.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
BAUER FUNERAL TUESDAY

The funeral Of A. 3. Bauer, who ac-
cidentally shot himself last Tuesday
in Winnipeg, will be held from the
1bertson morgue Tuesday afternoon
at $3.50.
His mother and sister, Mrs. Henry
Bauer and Rose Bauer, arrived in the
city this morning with the remains.
Rev. s. E. P. White will have charge
of the services and the local lodge of
Odd Fellows will attend in body.
Interment will be made at Greenwood
cemetery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
Remonstrance Meeting.

A remonstrance meeting against
the veto of the Nolan bill to give mu-
nicipalities power to regulate rates
charged by public utility corpora
tions,, arranged Jointly by the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers associa-
tion and Saturday Lunch club, at.
tracted nearly 1 900 citizens Saturday
night to the assembly roohl In the
city hall The issue was declared the
most important in the legislature in
years and today when an effort will
be made to pass the bill IN the senate
1C6nfinusd % lasf paSe1. s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
MILLER 10 GRAND JURY

John Miller, who was arrested
Saturday noon on charge Of selling;
liquor to an Indian waived examina-
.tion this morning and was bound
over to the fall term Of the district
court BY Judge CroweIl
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
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vas because sa this wisdom e America
that the Wethi
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everything to DO with With %4mony that teys a hess9 .
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nam s np os n m s s ssa t. g | 5e of The
republic
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The
interest, together asst
;y sa1age se~@xny
the emater with America?
That's what's the matter with THE UNIT HAS CEASED TO
Village
strong before the Country the the Country makes the
foreign
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% 0r& houses ] @ that draining pocket books from the metropolitan eners of
@ 5 Wise g ard Ps Rssn mss a - g America
community
a1s ~ ss % 3 SS e sPa lean 5 get w ""
~ Meanwhile they go on gathering the capital by which We can make ourselves
Of Of di7denda - ' S' "'
they
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tinen Fathes wisdom this thin
this gpi" for the pound of loss entails -
Say this when look
only cam When buy goods amt get the
money goods" .o.= .~~=~*~~"~
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21

STRIKE IS St SETTLED }
cnyuna Miners Returned to Work
This Morning After Settlement
of Trouble Saturday. -

BY United Press. :.: za@@zs- H.. : -.
Brainerd, April 21.-The Guyana
range strikers returned to work this
morning. The underground men had
been out on strike which was settled
Saturday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21

paid bills do not become lien on the
property and later tenants cannot be
denied gas because predecessors did
not pay bills
Cost of Street Lights.
If requested to by the city, the
company shall light the streets at the
following rates: -.
- -. Per year:
40 candle power light. -. $4,000
60 candle power light. .$32.5O
80 candle power light. $4,000
120 candle power light. .... $4,000
160 candle power light. $4,000
All fixtures for street lighting to
be provided by the company.
Meters shall be furnished by COM
pany and repaired when off more
than 1 b %. Bills shall be rendered
in cubic feet. Meters must be tested
at least once in three years. They
shall be tested at the request of
consumer at least once in six months.
City shall have free access to all me-
ters at all times for purposes of in
spection and may require steps taken
for the correct measurement of gas.
The company shall install in the
city hall and not more than four 9TH,
er places gas jets by which city can
test lights. The company shall make
tests at the plant and the record shall
be open to the public at all hours. !
The city, through a properly auth
orized person, shall have right to WIS.,
and inspect plant at all times
The company shall lay new mains
and have service ready within six
months after being so directed by the
council. No petition for mains shall
be considered by the council unless
there is dwelling at least every 200
feet. No extensions to be made dur
| ing December, January, February,
| March and April
City Ca1f Buy Plant.
City can buy plant at any time dur
| ing life of the franchise. City ap-
points one appraiser, company one
| and the two third. After appraisal
amount fixed shall be filed with the
city clerk and the city shall take
over the gas plant upon payment of
| that sum-. In case the company re-
| fuses to appoint an appraiser, the dis
| trict court may appoint one after
| twenty days. In case two cannot
| agree on third, he may be appointed
by the court in same manner. City
can refuse to purchase after appraise-
ment is made. If plant is not bought
within six months, appraisement will
not stand. Each pays one-half the
expense of the appraisal. -
The company shall never combine
with any other furnishing any kind
Of light or power and shall not con-
Fsolidate or pool its stock with any
company in this territory.
| Franchise is for twenty-five years
and at end all rights cease ipso facto.
l & q - .
Company shall pay for the~ cost Of
publication of the franchise in a
daily paper. (Mr. Collins says this
expense will not be included in the
Bemidji toffer.)
Ordinance must be accepted with
I in thirty days and plant be working
! in nine months Company must lay
1.-TWO miles of mains the first year.
Franchise will become void upon
| violation of any of its provisions.
The council tonight will also open
bids for street cleaning and sweeping
for the cofling year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21

paid bills do not become lien on the
property and later tenants cannot be
denied gas because predecessors did
not pay bills
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1913-04-21
TENsTRIKE 12-BLACKDUGK
special to rhe r1onser. s5

-is - ~ II
Tenstrike, April 81. The Ten
strike ball team journeyed to Black
duck sunda and were victorious with
a score Of 2 to 2. The lineups were
as follows: 5z
Tenstrike Blackduck
s. Thompson s. 1st b w Thompson
Higgins B. r. T.. h. $ 3. Rolf
G. Booth p. - =. q Cam
H. Booth -. 3rd b. Vossbergfi
Deurs s. Johnson
Herman' 9. 8. =. Pacha
Fellows. End b.. Richmire
RadschWeit. 1911. Kirkpatrick
Rice &C. -. ]. Crossx
Pravitz q. Utility !. 3.3. ]. Bray
+Relieved G. Booth in 7th.
xRelieved Cam in 7th.
Both teams were strong and con-
.sidering the adverse weather condi-
tions, It was an excellent game. The
main features were II. Booths unas-
sisted triple play at third, none Of the
pitchers walking a man and G. Booth
striking out thirteen men IN six In
!nings. S
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
A Town You Should Reach,

The pleasant town Of Get There lies
far up rocky hill, across the sands o,
Courage and above the swamp of VIII.
The path that leads to Get There leaves
the pleasant thoroughfare and wanders
of mid rocks that grind and briar
vines that tear. And thousands pass
along the road that leads to Nowhere
Vile and grumble at the few who climb
to Get There on the hill. and others
start the thorny path and seek the
town to gain. but falter at the swamp
Of Will and turn them back in pain.
Oh, happy town of Get There. shining
in the morning sun. you only show the
toiler how yet higher peaks are won!
The truest recompense you give for
self denying years Is but the promise
old. yet new. that conQuers doubts and
fears. For no one lives at Get There.
but with heart and purpose set on bet
ter things. from peak to peak they
climb up higher yet. - Rural New
Yorker.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HoNORS

Congressman Dudley M. Hughes, OF
Georgia. was born October 10, 1S4S, in
Twiggs County, Ga. His youth was
passed on his fathers plantation, his
education being received in the coun-
try schools and later at the University
of Georgia. at Athens. He began bus
mess. life in 1870 and has since con-
Quoted large agricultural interests;
November 25, 1873, married Mary
Frances, daughter OF Capt. Hugh l..
Dennard, and has three children. two
sons and one daughter; was elected
State Senator. serving one, term, re-
firing voluntarily; was elected presi-
dent OF the, Georgia State Agricultural
Society, serving four years with great
ability, declining reelection: was COM
missioner general of Georgia to the
Worlds Fair at st. Louis: for twenty
years has been connected with the
educational interests of his State, be-
ing trustee of his home school, of the
State Normal Institute. and of the
University of Georgia; as a farmer.
and not a practical railroad man. he
red in, the construction of the Macon
Dublin & Savannah Railroad. a line
running from Macon to Dublin, which
was built after years of effort; was
elected to the Sixty-first and re-elect-
ed to the Sixty-second and Sixty-third
Congresses.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
Enral Nrius

J. A. D. Robinson Of Wixon, was In
The city today.
w. H. Mcvey was up today from
Minter Sprlngss
John Pate and A. w. Dyess were in
oday from Harvey.
w. B. Brinkley was over today from
Keith, Grimes County.
III. B. and Floyd Todd of Harvey,
we're in the city today.
| Frank Wilson, a well known citizen
K Normangee, was looking after bust.
less matters in Bryan today.
Uncle Dave Lloyd and son d. b.
Eloy Of Reliance, were in the city to-
Fay.
Uncle Jimmie Leonard was in the
Fly today from, his home three miles
outhwest OF Bryan.
Mrs. J. 8. Jenkins OF Mumford, ar
lved yesterday and is the guest of
lrs. Will Battle OF this city.
Mrs. T. A. Eubanks returned to her
ONE in the Brazos bottom yesterday
fter a short visit in the city.
Columbus Rislnger OF Holligan
hapel. returned last night from a
isit to his brother, George Risinger,
ear Memphis, Hall County.
jeff Cochran and Dan Kahn. two Al
IN Academy students, went to their
bme in Houston yesterday to spend
le weekend with their parents.
Misses Mary and Malcolm McInnis
hd Miss Margaret Zuber returned
fSterday from Somerville. where
ey have been attending District Sun
by School convention.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10

A bishop once rose to address the
house of-lords and began by saying
he intended to divide his speech into
twelve heads. Lord Durham there
upon got up and begged leave to inter-
pose for few minutes to tell the
house an anecdote
He was returning home, he said.
few nights before and passed St Pauls
cathedral Just before midnight As he
did so there was drunken man trying
to see the time. Just then the clock
began to strike the hour and slowly
tolled out IL. The drunken man lis
tened. looked hard at the clock and
said:
Hang you. why couldn't you have
said all that at onceT
After this narration the bishop con-
densed bis remarks. London Globe.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
Compliments.

Said certain eminent actor, who al
the age of fifty-nine looks no more
than thirty-five:
Il try TO keep my hair on and my
stomach off-that is the true secret Of
perennial youth"
Then he told one OF his famous sto.
ries illustrative Of the horrors of corpu.
lence.
"A fat man." he said. could not help
laughing one day at the ludicrous ap-
pearance of very bow legged chap,
one of those arch looking chips, you
know.
Thoughts total stranger to him, the
fat man slapped the bow legged chap
on the back and said: -
by lingo. brother. you look as If
you'd been riding barrel
The bow legged man smiled and
poked his fore6nger deep into the fat
mant soft. loose stomach.
And you look as if you'd been swai.
lowing one he Washington
Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
IAN APPEAL TO WIVES

You know the terrible affliction that
comes to many homes from the result
of a drinking husband or son. You
know of the money wasted on DRINK
that is needed in the home to purchase
food and clothing. ORRINE has saved
thousands of drinking men. 1t is a
home treatment and can be given Sc
cretly. Your money will be refunded
if, after a trial, it has failed to benefit.
Costs only LOO a box. Come in and
gel. free booklet and let us tell you
of the good ORRINE is doing. E. ].
jenkins, the Main street druggist.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
WEATHER FORECAST

Bryan and vicinity: Tonight and
Saturday unsettled weather. probably
showers and cooler.
East Texas; Tonight cloudy, Salur-
day fair and colder.
West Texas: Tonight and Saturday
fair and colder.
Oklahoma: Tonight fair, colder, Sat.
urday fair and colder in the interior.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
TO WATER CONSUMERS

For the next few days the water will
be cut off at $3.50 p. m, and remain
off until a. m. This action is nee
essary while the department is chang
ing the fire hydrants.
JNO. DAILY Sr., Alderman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
RUB-MY.TISM

Will cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in.
lernally and externally. Price 25c.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
NOTICE, wOoDMEN

There will be a regular meeting of
the Woodmen tonight.
]. H. CANNON JR.,
Consul Commander.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10
TELEGRAPnIC NEWS FLASHES

London. Oct. 10.-Queen Mary has
completed plans for elaborate season,
intending to establish herself as real
leader of society, preceding the formal
coming out OF Princess Mary.
London, Oct. 10.-Militants have
done $780, 900 damage by arson dur
ing seven months their campaign has
been In progress All blazes started
by them have been labeled with their
literature.
st. Petersburg. Oct. 10.-Younger
and more progressive element in Rus
STA planning war against movement of
fathers to adopt most severe meas
ures against those who remove their
boards" Some of the wealthiest men
in the empire have felt the brunt of
the order.
Berlin. Oct. 10.-Bulletin Of Ger.
many's wealth soon to be issued will
show that 1t ranges between $75,000..
100000 and $4,000, 900. 900. Those curl
GUS enough to know exact figures will
have to pay $50 copy for official re.
port.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-10

Don't forget to give the new grocery
\ order for that fruit All fruit in
ason. All stock clean, fresh and
w. Try me.
C. r. LAWSON.
brtheast of Graded School on Lamar
etreet.