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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-13

FOR RENT-Flat of nice rooms,
with bath, electric lights, use of
phone and gas if wanted. Phone
sc Black. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-13
FOR SALE
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Several cottages and
BUNGALOWS, at prices from S. to
SIS per month. d. H. Sloan. 1868
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
HAD A SPEECH IMPEDIMENT
pemosthenes the Orator Trained Him.
self to Speak by Carrying Peb-
bles In His Mouth.

Demosthenes was a great orator,
For many years he suffered from an
impediment In his speech, even before
the wine course had been served at
dinner.
So he trained himself to speak by
carrying pebbles in his mouth.
Many of our public speakers might
adopt this method. II they had q
derrick and one or two pieces Of
chiprock rolling around over their
molars they would not talk so long.
Demosthenes did not attain much
fame as a speaker until he hit on the
happy thought of whacking the table
with his fist and announcing in bold
tones that two and two made four.
that the sun rose in the east, that the
old flag fioated above US. and that hon.
esty was the best policy.
From that day forth his fame was
made.
When he would arise calmly, smooth
down his toga over his bay window,
clear his throat, bow and say: MT.
Toastmaster and Gentlemen: | did
not expect to be called upon to speak
when / came here tonight, and In con-
sequence am absolutely unprepared to
address so brilliant an audience. but
there are one or two thoughts which
have occurred to me while listening
to the talented orators who have
spoken, and with your indulgence I
WILL" etc, the audience settled back
in its seats and prepared to enjoy IT.
self
Demosthenes never told the story
about the man who ate horseradish for
the first time. He could listen with
out Impotence while some one talk
ed two hours to make ten minute
sneech.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
It's No Use.

He was telling her about a book he
had Just read.
The absolute sincerity and direct
ness Of the author" he said, ARE
above all praise. ! don't know when
I'VE read a book that seemed SO help
full. so uplifting. so purely inspiring"
She had been regarding him with
rant countenance. Now she spoke
George" she said, Il have Just
thought Of a way to trim my new
hail"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
Plant study.

The study of plant forms opens to
a world of grace, harmony and
lauty that is not without influence
loR the esthetic feelings, and the
probation OF art. Intimately in
lived as is the vegetable kingdom
III the ever-changing aspects Of ma
Re, it is well fitted to attract the
nd to the fine features of scenery
q the grand effects of the natural
prld.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
Mads Him Think He Did.

DO you feel that you are called on
- do something for your fellow
msnr asked the indefatigable phiIan
Aropist Il don't know whether / am
or not" answered the practical man
but the unanimity with which my
fellowmen seem to expect # some
times makes me think that am
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

o oSat, shivering and shaking. her
en 'es nushed. her eyes bright.
On stephen" she said, what win
yon think Of me?"
ne went up to her and took her
nsnu- Il think this" he said kindly
that you are very cold and that von
must come down and sit by my fire. {"
sat there last night" she said
eagerly. 1T was SO bitter nm here
tnat when heard you 90 to bed
cIspt In and shared the warmth with
the pussy cat"
Inc tears came in her eyes as she
was.
fou must come right down" he
sald with authority. you'll freeze
here, Mary"
She broke down and sobbed. ~oh.
NOBODY has taken care of me for
years she said. when INV hus-
Dand died / tried to get work. and
.hen l was Ill, and at last | came
back In the storm. and when passed
mere saw the light shining out. and
wanted to stop and ask your
mother to take me in; but watched
ana saw she wasn't here, and so I
crept into the other part of the house.
remembered the way we used n
get In when We were children. Ste
phen."
ana 1t was your handkerchief
round on the hearth" he said. Some
now felt that 1t was yours, Mary"
he helped her down the stairway
and put her into his own big chair.
Then he went for Mrs. Brinkley.
Mary Dean has come back. She's
SICK with cold and she needs i'm
mediate attention" he stated. you'll
come. won't your"
Mrs. Brinkley's chocolate cake
burned to crisp while she went on
her errand Of mercy, but she did not
care.
She sent Stephen for the doctor.
Then she kissed Mary and cried over
her and lectured her, and ended by
saying, Stephen is the very best man
in the whole wide world"
"Oh, don't l know it," Mary asked.
1T seemed to me, Mrs. Brinkley,
that If could only get back here and
see Stephen once more wouldn't
care II ] died"
But you are not going to de-" said
Mrs. Brinkley briskly. You're GO
Ing to get well and marry Stephen"
"oh, mol" Mary's face famed.
He'll never forgive me, Mrs. Brink
ley"
you get WE'LL" said Mrs. Brinkley,
"and see how quickly. he'll forgive
you. Stephen needs you. He's a
lonely man-lonely because of his love
for you"
In the days that followed Stephen
and Mrs. Brinkley and the doctor
fought for Mary's life. One morning
Stephen brought her out and put her
into the big chair on the hearth.
you'll be perfectly well in few
days." he said, heartily.
Mary looked at him listlessly. And
them" she said. Il must go away"
"You are going to marry me-" he
said, quietly.
She would not. she protested. not |
after the way she had treated him
He urged and argued until at last he |
brought Mrs. Brfnkley in to convince |
her.
Tell her how I need her." he said.
Mary Dean" said Mrs Brinkley,
severely, ARE you going to condemn |
Stephen Strong to keep house with
/ pussy cat for the rest of his days?-
And then Mary gave in, and Mrs.
baked the chocolate cake |
or their wedding feast.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

Desert by No Means All Sand.
The French, who have been the
|eatest explorers Of the Sahara des-
have corrected many false ideas
out the desert. The most conspicu-
Z and persistent of these errors has
Zen the notion that the desert is q
lst area of sand. The French have
Hoved that this is not so. In fact,
|ly about a fifth Of the Sahara IL
@Tered with sand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
Established In July, 1909
DIR. w. s. IRvTN
DENTIST
ems IA and Is Kentucky BlaG.
CLYDE G. TRAMAEELL
Attorney at Law
efaces In Dickson Bldg.
LAKELAND. FLORIDA
Electric Restaurants.

A large mining company has in.
salled an electric restaurant 100
Rrds in from the foot of the shaft
one of its mines. Here food ia
poked or heated electrically, and hot
Pnee is prepared by the same means.
nee most Of the important coal
lines already use electric power I'M
frground for power purposes, there
rould be little difficulty in establish
q subterranean electric restaurants
any of them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
Good Enouah.

DO you think you can support my
daughter in the style to which she
has become accustomed?" mo, sir,
but think ! can support her in the
style to which her mother had to b.
come accustomed when she sot mar.
RED
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
Bearded Freak.

one Of the earliest of the American
|Afoed freaks was Louis Jasper, who
% In southern Virginia at about the
ue OF the close Of the Revolutionary
his beard was nine and half
long and correspondingly thick
heavy. He. could take his mus
1e between his fingers and extend
arms to their full length and still
ENDS Of the mustache were over q
beyond his finger tips.-Exchange.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
Just the Thing.

Parke-"You know. / wish I had
some real occupation that l knew was
going to take up a large part of my
time for the rest of my life" Lane
why don't you start lawsuit in New
York 2'-I.ife.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
Secret Of Superiority.

A mountain woman says the reason
Why weuns knows so much more than
you-uns is because we can't read 80
much. So we think more.-W. 4.
Bradley, in Harper's Magazine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

Alter trying all the advice sns
could read how to reduce, all the SAT
isfaction Miss Hortense McGhee got
was to have her friends look her over
and say. How thin you're getuns'
dear. Aren't you feeling well!
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

When q man has an idea that the
weight Of the world rests on his shout
ders he Is almost invariably tempted
to f.c'e regardless Of the risk Of uD
Get e his precious luggage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

, netie daughter. having little
- Playmate who was scornful Of
o who cried, tried always to be
81 ase as he. One day she had
H. tumble and soiled her dress.
~, asked her If it hurt her she
Les, mamma. but didn't cry.
H.. e nttie cry fell out. but I wiped
Oh Chicago Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
Materials in sattIeshIU.

\ Materials in 6attleshIp.
modern battleship contains all the
Il s rom the toughest iron to pure
:, al woods from deal to the
expensive oaks and mahogany;
~ faorics from canvas to silk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

All doctors do not practice the faith
cure, though most Of them heal BY
touch. Even doctors have to live
MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

Life without pursuit is 8 vague ana
IanEuld thing.-Bacon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
TO TEST soil
AT UNIVERSITY
Equitable Farm Club at Frohn Holds
Big Meeting at Trafton
Farm.

Through it's officers, the Bemidji
Merchants association agreed at a
meeting of the Equitable Farm club
of Frohn held Saturday, to send sam
pies of the soils from this section to
the University of Minnesota for
analysis. After the soil test infor-
nation as to the proper fertilizer to
be used will be furnished to the farm
er free of charge.
The meeting Saturday was held
at the Trafton farm at Rosby.
Discussions on seeds and time OF
planting we're held. Iver Ungstad
suggested that the farmers take ad-
vantage of the offer made by the
Given Hardware company to accept
the use of potato planter at the cost
of rental. Those agreeing to use this
machine were Nels Willet, Peter Mar.
um, S. K. Braaten, Ole Hegland, 1vel
Ungstad and William Rabe.
An excellent dinner was served by
the women of the club.
| The next meeting of the club viii
! be held at the Albert Graft home OF
the shore of Wolf lake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
MANY TO attend
JEFFERSON MEET
HERE TOMORROW
Pelk, Red Lake, Pennington, Clear
water and Beltrami Delegates
to Confer.
PUBLIC URGED TO ATTEND
MEETING AT COMMERCIAL CLUB
Route of Proposed Highway Will Be
Decided and Resolutions
Passed.

Representatives from Polk, Red
Lake, Pennington and Beltrami coun-
ties will meet tomorrow afternoon at
the Commercial club rooms to discuss
the proposed Jefferson highway from
New Orleans to Winnipeg. 1t is ex-
pected that at the meeting the route
of the highway will be decided and
resolutions sent to the Jefferson
commission.
Many districts are attempting to Sc
cure the highway and the meeting to-
morrow was called to present the
different routes for discussion.
The meeting was called by the Be-
midi Commercial club and it is ex-
pected that many representatives
will attend.
Bemidji citizens are urged to at
tend the meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
CARRANzA PLACES
LIMIT FOR UNITED
STATES SOLDIERS
Reported That Durango Territory is
Dead Line; Baker Refuses to
Comment.
MEXICAN CONSUL DENIES
REPORT OF AGREEMENT
Month Since Border Was Crossed ;
Reported That Juarez Will
Be Attacked.

Washington, April 10.-Secretary
of War Baker today refused to CON-
ment on the reports that Carranza
has established a dead line behind
which the United States soldiers will
not be permitted to go. 1t is ru-
mored that the Durango territory is
this line.
Ell Paso, April 1O.-Carranza Con-
sui Gracia today denied reports that
there was secret agreement be-
tween the United States and Carran-
"a, the United States agreeing not to
pursue Villa beyond certain line in
Mexico. It is reported that this line
has been reached.
Villa Near Satevo.
Washington, April 1O-The hope
of breaking up Villas band or bands
has grown. 1t is exactly a month
since the crossing of the border was
ordered 1t is thought that the Viii
listas have been scattered and that
Villa will be captured before the end
of this week. 1t is believed that
Villa is near Satevo.
Ell Paso, April 10.-Two infantry
battalions have been rushed from
here to Juarez to guard the city
against Mexicans. Police claim that
trouble is feared.
Bean is Legal Tender.
With American Army, April TO-
The lowly bean has become the legal
tender in soldiers crap and card
games on account of the scarcity of
currency. One bean is equal to one
dollar. The banker clears all beans
for money after the game.
Troops Near Parral.
Ell Paso, April 1O.-Hanging dog
gedly to the trail of-'VFiilla; tire Ander-
leans are reported in the desolate
SlerraS around Parral.
With American Army, April TO-
With a shallow Arroyo as a taber-
nacle, the star-sprinkled sky for a
canopy and battered soap box for
an altar, several hundred khaki clad
soldiers barred their heads last eve
ming in the presence of their God for
divine services.
San Antonio, April 10.-Continu-
ing their drive toward Parral, the
Americans are believed to be almost
on the heels of Pancho Villa.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
.CH0A1E OPPOSES
indian BILL
Former American Ambassador Not in
Favor Of Giving Red Men Super
intendent Appointments.

Washington, April 1O.-The dip
lomatic talents of Joseph H. Choate,
former American ambassador to Eng
land, have been directed toward OBJ
tanning proper treatment from this
government for it's Indian wards. In
a. letter addressed to the chairman of
the house committee on Indian affairs,
Mr. Choate directs attention to a
number of bills now pending in con-
|gress affecting various tribes through
out the United States, and declares
his opposition to them.
One of these measures was intro
duced by Senator Johnson of South
Dakota, and proposes to confer upon
tribes of Indians the right to select
their superintendents and other en-
plOyes.
"This would divest the interior de-
partment of the appointing power
said Mr.. Choate in discussing his OBJ
jections to it," and the Indian service
would be deprived of the wholesome
restrictions provided by the civil SER
vice. Any one familiar with In
dians can readily imagine how the
more dependent full-bloods would
thus become easy prey for connivine
mixed -bloods and unscrupulous
whites"
| Mr.. Choate strenuously objects tt
another bill introduced by Senator
Lane of Oregon, which would abolish
the position of commissioner of In
dian affairs and his assistants; ere
ating an Independent bureau will
three commissioners subject only t.
the control of congress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
MISS JEAN bAGSLEY
WEDS HAROLD KERR

Miss Jean, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Bagsley of Kelliher,
was united in marriage this morning
to Harold Kerr of Kelliher. Rev. L.
p. WarfOrd of the Presbyterian
church oficiated, the wedding taking
place at his home here. The attend
ants were Miss Vernessa Warninger
and F. G.. Neumeier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerr left at noon for
Duluth, the Twin Cities and Stillwa-
ter for a short honeymoon. They ex-
pect to return to Kelliher in week
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Kerr is connected with
the st. Croix Pine and Cedar company
of Kelliher.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
X X Xxx kkft<k kkkh
THERE ARE MORE
THAN, 5000, 900 WOMEN
WORKERS IN THE u, S.
(By United Press)

(By united Press)
Washington, April 10.-
Government statistics avail
able today show that there
are more than 100000 wo-
men workers in the United
States. There are 263,315
stenographers and type
writer's, 14,061 linotype oper-
ators, 2,530,846 domestics,
1,820,98O factory and mill
girls, 76,50S trained nurses,
111,117 midwives, 100000
women farm laborers, 100000
women bakers, 8,219 tele-
graph operators, SS,262 hello
girls. Eighty per cent of our
teachers are women, also
two-thirds of our cotton mill
workers, one-third of our hat,
suit and overall makers, one
fifth of our tailors, one-third
of our shoemakers. Women
have been found working be-
fore the flaming doors of blast
furnaces in Pennsylvania.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
OFFICERS
APPLY TO STATE
BOARD FOR PARD0NS
Governor States That Applications Of
Smith and Pickitt Taken
Under Amusement.
200 TELEGRAMS ASK RELEASE
OF FORMER TREASURER
Slayer of Bena Man in 1905 Asks for
for Pardon From Life
Sentence.

st. Paul, Minn., April 10.-Gov-
ernor j. A. A. Burnquist today re-
ceived 200 kilograms asking that he
pardon Walter ]. Smith, former
treasurer, and R. G. Pickitt, former
clerk of the state investment board,
who have pleaded guilty to a second
degree larceny and second degree
forgery charge, respectively. They
have been sentenced to an indeterm-
mate sentence at the state prison at
Saltwater.
A majority of the kilograms were
from Virginia,
Are Considered.
Although the applications were con-
sidered, no immediate action was
taken. Governor Burnquist stated
that they were taken under advise
ment
Mrs Smith is responsible for the
name of her husband being before the
pardon board today. Following his
sentence, she appeared before the
governors clerk and asked for clem-
ency. She< filed an application for
Smiths pardon late Saturday.
Pickitt's friends had previously
obtained the administration pledge
that Pickitt would be accorded the
same treatment accorded Smith. They
filed an application after that of
Smith.
Following the personal visit of
state officials, including the state par
don board, to the state penitentiary
at Saltwater, the state pardon board
met at the capitol today.
Four Cases Up.
Four cases are known to have
been considered. These are the petit
tions of Orlin Kalderwitt, Charles
Harmon, John Kelh and William E.
Coddington for their liberty.
Coddington's case is probably the
most interesting of them all. He is
serving a second degree murder life
sentence for killing Henry Kehring
at Bena in Itasca county in August,
1905. His plea is based upon self
defense, the case growing out of be-
ing "good fellow"
Kehring had been drunk for three
weeks, Coddington's attorney said to-
day. Coddington drove 80 miles in
sub-zero weather to get Kehring and
bring him home. Mrs. Kehring paid
Coddington SIS for the job. Kehring.
sober, demanded $40 of it on the
grounds that he had made Codding-
toms profit possible. Coddington re-
fused. Kehring, according to the
plea, tried to shoot Coddington, the
gun failed and Coddington beat Keh.
ring to it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
CONTINUANCE ASKED
IN ORPET MURDER CASE

Waukegan, ILL.,, April 10.-The dis
covery of new evidence was argued as
reason for the postponing Of the
trial of William H. Orpet, Wisconsin
university student charged with mur-
der, today. Counsel for defense
asked that the trial be set over until
June 1. Orpet was accused of mur-
dering Marion Lambert, pretty For
est Lake high school girl.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
KINDERGARTEN CLASS
BEGUN IN SCHOOLS

A kindergarten class was begun
by the Bemidji schools at the public
library this morning with Miss Gladys
Stanton as instructor. The class will
continue for three months. There
are "a children enrolled. Forty
children can be accommodated,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
SOCIALISTS To- HAVE
COUNTY CANDIDATES

The Socialist party will have can
didates for all county Offices at the
next election, according to reports to-
day. Vic Lindholm of Spooner has
"tossed his hat into the ring" for
county commissioner of the second
district on the Socialist ticket. it
is reported that Joseph Harris, a So
cialist, will oppose Judge M. A.
Clark for the Office of judge of pro-
bate court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
|SPRING WEATHER BRINGS
OUT STREET CLEANING CREW

The spring weather today was the
cause of the calling out of the street
cleaning crew and beginning to clean
the Bemidji streets. Engineer Swim
son has a number of men cleaning
the street pavement. 1t is believed
that the streets will be cleaned in a
few days if the present spring
weather continues.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
DR.. WAITE ENTERS
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY

New York, April 10.-Dr. Arthur
Warren Waite today pleaded not gull
ty on a charge of numbering John
Peck of Grand Rapids, Mich, million
aire father-in-law. His counsel ask
ed for permission to withdraw the
plea or make plea he saw fit within
Ia few days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
FUNERAL OF MRS.
T. DOUGAS IS HELD

The. funeral Of Mrs. T. Dougas,
who died Saturday morning at her
ffhome, tt 1t the aNAEest hetsi, was held
this morning from st. Philips Cath
olic church. Rev. FIR. J. J. T. Phil
ippe officiated. Interment was made
at Holy Cross cemetery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
BIG FARM MEETING
IS HELD At HINES

Over 60 people attended the meet
ing of the Hines Cooperative Farm
ers' club at the Hines consolidated
school Saturday evening. Better
schools and roads were discussed. w.
+ Stewart, county superintendent of
,chools, and Representative L. G..
Pendergast of Bemidji attended the
meeting and gave short talks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
TORRANCE TO CONDUCT
timber CUTTING CASE

According to word received from
the United Press today, Graham M.
Torrance, county attorney, will prob
ably conduct the first of the timber
prosecutions for unpermitted cutting.
The case will be against Miller
Brothers who have been operating a
mill at Kelliher.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
DEED FOR PoSToFFICE
site IS FILED HERE

c. o. Moon, register of deeds, has
received the deed of the new Federal
building in Bemidji to be placed on
record. The site is transferred from
the Bemidji Townsite and Improve
ment company to the United States
of America and the consideration is
$4,000. The site includes Lots 49,,
IA, Is, 16, II, 18, of Block six.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
PRESIDENT SUFFERS
FROM A SEVERE COLD
Washington, April 10.-President
Wilson today broke all engagements.
He is suffering from a severe cold.

Miss Mable Booth, stenographer in
the office of the superintendent Of
schools, returned this morning from
Pinewood where she spent several
days visiting friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
COURT Term OPENS At
WALKER TOMORROW

Judge w. S. McClenahan will hold
a term of the district icourt at Walk
er beginning tomorrow. Judge G.
w. Stanton will hold a term of the
district court at Brainerd, beginning
May 2.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-10
SENATE DISCUSSES ~
SUGAR REPEAL BILL

Washington, April 10.-A discus
sion of the sugar repeal duty bill was
begun in the senate this morning.
Several Republicans have pledged
themselves to passage Of the bill.