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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
HAS SEEM LIFE'S BITTERNESS
Granddaughter Of the Mighty Napo.
leon ! Worthy of Remembrance
by the French People.
Gas Buggies-

Paris observed the centenary Of Ma
poleon Bonaparte's death with elabo-
rate ceremonies few weeks ago.
Amid all the pomp in honor Of the one
time arbiter of Europe another figure
stood out in cOntrast-that Of woman
OF fifty, dressed in black. with a fine,
open. face, lined by sorrow and the in
cessant effort to exc out livelihood,
teacher in an ordinary elementary
school near the Boulevard st. Michel.
This poor teacher, now living In tiny
apartment with her cat and few mea-
ger possessions, is the granddaughter
of NapOleonI. Her father was the ille-
climate son of Napoleon and Eleonore
de la Plaigne, maid of honor to Caro-
line Mnrat.' Napoleon gave the boy the
title Of Count Leon. Born in 1906,
"Count Leon" died in 1881, after an ex-
citing and feverish life, into which he
crowded excessive gambling, many
duels and love affairs and some mys-
teal meditations.s The counts only
daughter. Charlotte Leon, was born
when her father was sixty years old.
She beganSlife as teacher in Algeria
to support her widowed mother, to
whom the count had left but small
means of subsistence. After hard years
of struggle on ~pittance she finally
went to Paris, where she married a
NJ. Mesnard, taking the name of Nine.
Mesnard-Leon. Her husband is now
dead and she lives alone, barely re-
moved from want, meditating on the
strange destiny Of her grandfather, the
great emperor, of her fathers wild and
stormy life-and of her only son, who
died for France at Rheims during the
war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
Plan Shrines to Burroughs.

=: The John Burroughs: Memorial as
ISOLATION has started its. campaign to
raise funds to purchase and maintain
the various properties Of the late nat
uralist. 1T lis estimated it will take
about $4,000 to4purchasea them and
an additional $4,000 to maintain them
the first year. r.
The association intends to maintain
the Burroughs properties as the nat
uralist himself maintained them. His
working library, some Of his original
manuscripts, rifles, shotguns and fish
ing tackle will be exhibited. 1t is
the opinion of the association that
shrines to great men, especially
shrines to literary men, are too few,
and that the many friends and admir-
ers of John Burroughs will be inter-
ested in keeping up the places In
which he lived, studied and labored
IN the 81 years of his life. 1t hopes
to raise funds to maintain these prop
critics by popular subscription.-NeW
York Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
Reversing Speech.

A curious photographic instrument
was invented by Poulsen, capable OF re-
yersing the sounds Of word or sen
tence. A steel piano wire, carried on
two spools, passes between the poles
of a small electromagnetic so connected
with a telephone transmitter that spo-
ken words are. magnetically recorded
on the moving wire and reproduced IN
a receiving instrument. When the mo-
ton Of the wire is direct, the words are
heard as in ordinary conversation, but
If the motion is reversed, the SOUNDS
come to the ear in. reverse ORDER ike
words spelled backward. TO represent
the order in which the reversed SOUNDS
strike the ear, however, not only must
the order of the letters composing u
word be reversed but each letter mus'
itself be reversed from right to left, as
when reflected in mirr0r.-Christlan
Science Monitor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

To the Voters of Independent School
District Of Bemidji, Beltrami county,
Minnesota.
!, Whereas petition, signed by the re-
quiredl number Of freeholders and vot-
ers Of the labove named school district
has been filed il. this office. requesting
that a special meeting and election of
the voters of said District be- called to
vote the following proposition, namely:
Shall the School Board of Independent
School District of Bemidji be authorized
to acquire the following described tract
of land for the site of the new hgi,
school to be erected thereon in said
District. namely: T.
Commencing at a point on the North
side Of 18th street and west side. of
Bemidji Avenue, thence running North
along the West side of Bemidji avenue
Grounds property, thence West along
tho South line of said Fair Grounds
propertNlsto, the East sidetof Minnesota
lavenlie EXTENDED, thence South along the
east sidaS Of Minnesota avenue to the
North side of 18th street, thence East
Ealong the North side Of 18th street tc
at EpointSof beginning
e Now therefore, Notice is Hereby Giver
that a Special election will be held a,
the Central School building, in the city
lof BesIidji, EsBe1tra mi n County, Mime
sofa 4. on The 18th day ofeAugust, 1921
for the purpose Of voting upon the fore.
going proposition Of SO authorizing sale
school board to acquire such school site
land to erect such new high school build
/ ing thereon, and that the polls at sale
election will be opened at four oclocl
p m. and remain open until nine oclocl
H. M, on said day. .
| Dated August 9Th. 1921.
| FLORENCE r. METER.
! Clerk Of Independent School Distric
Of Bemidji, Minnesota
1tdS-9
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

LODGINGS or LoIIypops.

Referring to our note on the uisap-
neorance of cottage pudding because
If the shortage of cottages, a CORE
snondent asks if the high cost OF lum-
her isn't. really due to the vast quanti-
tics of it now being used in making
1ollypop handles. Probably sir, PROD %:
nhly. So that while we use our lumber IN ,l'
IN mnking cheap sweets we cannot ex-
Meet To- have cheap suites. BOSTON
Transcript. &tal sl5s5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR SALE-Coropatlon seals, corpor-
alton record books with divisions
for minutes, articles of incorpora-
ticn, by laws, minutes for direc-
tors meetings, stock ledger, stock
certificate register, transfers and
dividend register. Inquire at Pho
" neer Stationery Store, 4O3 Bel
!: trami avenue. Telephone 1881.
H.. ..- 3-l8tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
~, !, Blind Soldiers Increase.

There are $500 blind soldiers IN
Germany from the World war and one
hundred have died. The discouraelhs
feature of it all is that there were
only 1854 war, blind when the arms
tice was signed. In addition to- the
totally blind, there are at present g.
129. who have bad eyes" as the re-
suit of war service.-New YORK Eve
ming Post. r.. --,..~.-. % ,.----. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
THIS TIME LAST LEAR

Bill Doak failed to cover first base
in a game between St. Less and
Philadelphia and deprived himself CT
a no-hit game. Williams got the
hit. >.-.&
Sisler, of the Browns, made his
third homer in successive games.
Boeckel and Ford doubled I'M the
eleventh inning and the Braves beat
the Reds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
Avoid Breakinu FRIENDSHIP.

A friend whom you have been gain
Ing during your. whole life you ought
not to be displeased with in a moment.
A stone is many years becoming a
ruby; take care that you do not de-
stroy. it in an Instant against another
stone.-Saadi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

LOST---Brown water spaniel last Sun
day, between Birchmont Hotel and
city. q Finder call F. C. Smith at
Enterprise Cafe for $500 reward.
'-'' 3tS-12
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR SALLE---Portable saw mill. No
cash payment required. 100000
.,ssfeet>of logs must me sawed at once.
Inquire Bluebird Lumber Co., Ten
strike, MINI. 6tS-13
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

~ = o. &
LOST---A package, containing plaid
d.: ess scalloped around bottom. Lost
between o. J. Laqua's store and
a. Corner Drug Store. Finder return
to La0ua's store. 3t8-11
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR SALE---TWO gas stoves, one s.
burner range, one 3-burner stove;
gas water heater and small ice box.
7 g, Mrs. A. A. Andrews. Phone 221-W.
zvf~'''s '-.r-~ 3t8-11
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR SALE-L. c. Smith typewriter
in fine condition. Late model and
good as new one. Pioneer Sta
tionery Store. = S-l7tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
FOR SALE

FOR SALE---A team and two light
wagons. Write A. B. Frost, 915
. Fourth street, Nymore-Bemidji.
q. 80 3t8-11
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

GOOD LIVE Business for sale. Splen-
did opportunity for right party.
Address x Y care Pioneer 7-15tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
LosT%AND FOUND

LOST---Boston brindle bull pup. Five
months old. Answers to name of
Boy. Rev. Elliatt, Phone 500.
.--.,4, 3tS-11
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR SALE---Good corner lot, 50x140,
east front. One block south Lincoln
school, Price $3.50. Call 193-W.
..,-., 6t8-16
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR RENT---Several modern apart
ments, and rooms, also store. New
Kaplan. Bldg. 7-8tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR ~SALE---TheAhouse at 1119 Doud
- avenue, Bemidji. Address II. J.
H.. Goodwin, attorney, .222 Metropoli-
tan Bank building, St. Paul, MINI.
6-23tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR SALE---Eight room modern
house, Ills Lake Boulevard. I'm
mediate possession. 19t8-29
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
FOR RENT

FOR RENT---Modern furnished room
+ at 621 Bemidji avenue. Phone
r. 983-W. S-9tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR RENT---Nicely furnished room,
! very reasonable, 1116 Beltrami
avenue. Phone 342-J. 3t8-1O
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10

FOR RENT---Two strictly modern
corner apartments, all improve
h ments. For lease to desirable ten
RGants only. Morris Kaplan. S-4tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-10
EsTRAYED OR STOLEN

'SHRAYED FROM County FARM
Yearling red heifer, wire cut on
7 left front leg. Phone 472. Reward
for information of whereabouts.
"a ID . - cdS-12
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-07-08
Carrier Pigeons Swift Flight.

A carrier pigeon, the record or
which has been used for the purpose
of comparison with the performance
of man on the 220-yard course, was
the property of A. e. Hartman. The
race took place at Washington, where
this sport is very frequently INDUCED
in. The record of this particular flight
is preserved in the records in the Mu-
scum of Natural History, and was TAX
en- from the Washington Star OF Sep
TENDER II, 1901. According to the
best authorities available, the record
made by Mr. Harman's pigeon has
never been equaled, although it was
established almost two decades ago.
On this occasion the race was be-
tween about 20 birds. The pigeon or
Mr.. Hartman came In first, and his best
time was 1882 yards for the first min
ute Of flight, which means z 46o-o9l
seconds for 900 yards.
So, of the four official records IL
will be noted that while runner mas
made his 22O yards in 20 40 seconds,
the carrier pigeon is almost three
times as fast.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-07-08
The Army Of the Disabled.

The international labor bureau at
Geneva has prepared statistics showing
the number of men disabled during the
great war. France leads the list with
100000 soldiers crippled or other
wise permanently injured; Germany
runs a close second with 1.40O,OOO. Al
lowing for the smaller population OF
france. this means that French indus
try must support a heavier burden OF
the incapacitated than German. Great
Britain contributes 100000 to the
army of disabled; Italy, $4,000; the
United States, 100000; Czecho-Slova-
kia. $4,000; Jugo-Slavia, 10000; Po-
land, 10000: Canada, $4,000; Rou-
mania, $4,000; Belgium, 10000 Tx
eept for Germany and parts of the Ola
Austria Hungary which are now allied
states, the statistics of former enemy
countries are lacking. Russia disabil-
ity statistics are also wanting. But
even without these the army OF the
disabled reaches the impressive and
terrible total of more than 5,5OO,OOO.-
From the Independent IN. y.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-07-08
OF ODD DESIGN
Tlmepieces of Long Ago Were
Masterpieces of Art.
Mary Queen of Scots Had a Collection
OF Watches of Peculiar and
Grewsome Shape.

The fragile watch of dainty pattern
and design which today is a favorite
among women is in striking contrast
to some of the watches which were IA
nous centuries ago.
Many of these were of enormous
size and of the most ornate design, re-
marks writer in the Dearborn In
dependent.
Mary Queen of Scots was the pos
SCISSOR of deaths head watch which
was of silver gilt and most elaborate
ly ornamented. The forehead of the
skull bore the symbols of death, the
scythe and hourglass placed between
palace and cottage to show the i'm
partiality of the grim destroyer. At
the back of the skull was Time, de-
stroying all things, and at the top of
the head, scenes of the Garden of Eden
and the crucifixion. The watch was
opened by reversing the skull, plac-
ing the upper part of it in the hollow
of the hand and lifting the jaw by
the hinge, this part being enriched by
engraved representations of the holy
trinity, angels and shepherds with
their flOcks. The works Of the watch
formed the brains Of the skull and
were within silver envelope which
acted as musically-toned bell, while
the dial plate was in the place of the
palate. The curious work of art was
made at Blois and, at her death, was
bequeathed by Mary Queen of Scots
to her maid of honor Mary Seton, in
1857. 1t afterWard came into the
possession of Sir John Dick Lander.
Another skull watch which once be-
longed to Mary Queen Of Scots by it's
Inscription and date, 1860, shows
that Francis III of France presented
1t to his young wife many years be-
fore watches were supposed to have
been brought to England from Ger
many.
Queen Mary was evidently a collect
or of watches of unique design. She
Is said to have possessed one in
case of crystal, shaped like coffin,
and another made at Rouen, in which
a thread of catgut supplied the place
Of chain.
Some of the early watches were so
small as to be set in the head Of
walking sticks, the clasp of bracelets,
or in pendants, and there is record
of a striking watch which was
mounted in ring, in the year 1912.
At the Strawberry Hill sale Queen
Victoria purchased little clock of
brass-gilt, which had been presented
to Anne Boleyn by Henry VIII, upon
their marriage In 1882. 1t Is richly
chased and engraved and is still at
Windsor castle.
The clock placed in one of the tow
ers at the palace at Hampton court
in 1851 is said to be the Oldest Eng
lish-made clock extant. When in &C
ton it shows the motions of several
of the planets. The dial and several
of the wheels attached to the back OF
the dial still remain.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-07-08

The railway labor board issued two
orders of Importance last week. The
first extended to all big railways the
wage cut which went into effect on
July /. The second abolished time
and-a-haif pay for all work over an
eight-hour day. and, with the exception
of this change. extended indefinitely
the operation of the national agree
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-07-08
Appreciative.

what is your idea Of relativityT
very favorable" replied Senator
Sorghum. eve have so many per-
picking questions to handle just now
that ! am grateful TO the gentleman
who discovered it for not letting it get
Llto politics."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-07-08

Done any entertaining in your new
reighborhod as yetY
'Well, our junk seemed to enter
tain the neighbors as we moved in."--
Louisville Courier-J Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-07-08
Victim of Sympathy.

'eWhy are you so frequently discon-
tented?"
81 Dunno" replied Farmer Corntos-
sci; "mebbe / wouldn't be If all the
politicians I met didn't seem to think
1t was part of their regular business
to sympathize with me about some
thing"
Daily picayune., 1921-03-05

the woman he loves. Or else love would leave him.
 "When the maid brought up our let ters this morning one wrongly ad- dressed was tossed into my lap. She had mistaken the name, and l, think ing of other things, tore open the en- velope absently and began to read. There was no other beginning to the letter than the word Dear" It was from a broken-h hearted man, whom 1t seems you had long ago charmed for your school girl diversion. But when you had carried the episode to the point of runaway marriage merely to prove your triumph, you returned immediately after the secret ceremony to your parents, with desire that the marriage be annulled.
 ''This they were able to accomplish, because of your minority. But the man, 1t seems, continued true to his love and sends now a further plea after all the years. Some men might overlook such letter, but to Paul 1t would be the condemning revelation of your nature"
 And you are going to show 1t to him?" Pauline asked fercely. From the pocket of her gray frock little Nell drew the letter. With firm hands. she folded it into the hands of her rival. "No," she said. I'm going to give the letter to you. l happen to believe, you see in good in others. So I shall leave it to yourself to be true. You will have to find your own way"
Daily picayune., 1921-03-05
THE TIGER GIRL
By JACK LAYTON.
9eeeee e9eeeSe. SSG
e. 1921. Western Newspaper Union.

t@. 1921. Western Newspaper Union.)
 The girl who was about to enter the room stood poised on the stair at sound of voices below. She heard her own name mentioned and waited. Her hair shone ta1ny in the window light, and her face was soft-tinted as a flower. The golden lashes yelling her yellow-black eyes glistened like sunny dewdrops. She stood calm. expectant. T call her the tiger-cat," her hostess was saying We had one once just like her, subtle, ever ready to stab with her hidden claws. Greedy for that which was-or was not her own. Claiming, by cunning or force. if might be. And yet. we could not part from the thing. It had an endearing man. ner of cuddling up to one, caressing with It's yellow head or begging pardon with cushioned outstretched paws. That is Pauline. When I lose patience with
Daily picayune., 1921-03-05

draperies. /
 Maybe" she suggested, Lit might be better, Marion, to try to tame the tiger"
 The golden-haired girl on the stair scorned to move as the one whose lover she had taken, came wide-eyed toward her.
 You heard?" Nell asked in conster- nation. Pauline nodded. She held out her white fingers amusedly to the sum- light and studied their shining nails "The tigers claws" she quoted.
 The hall was silent and deserted. Nell sinking down upon lower step smiled bravely up at the girl.
 Pauline" she sad, tell me some thing of your earlier life in that far away West. I think that you must have been brought up with people diff ferent from us. People living by a different code. To be so cynical one must be unhappy. It hurt me to hear you mock at sincerity. Now I believe in the good in every one"
 The tiger-girl gazed through her half closed lids. Even yet?' she asked insolently.
 "Even yet" answered Nell.
 Pauline leaned forward.
 And I could take your lover from you tomorrow" she declared.
 "Take him, and keep him forever"
 She laughed, impishly touching her pink finger tips to Nell's arm. with my claws" she taunted.
 "Unless," Nell quietly replied, "I think it best to clip your claws. could-do that"
 The golden girls smile was incredu- lous.
 Your" she mocked.
 "Knowing Paul." Nell went on calm. ly, do you believe that he would still care for you if he knew that you had deceived not only himself but others more cruelty? Paul is not that kind His sense of honor is strong and he must believe beyond all question ir
Daily picayune., 1921-03-05

him what was happening in the world and discussing his problems. The problems were largely financial. He owed some money, and, knowing that he had something in the treasury, l asked why he did not pay his debts.
 He thought for a time and then re- piled: Well, I'll tell you. If 1 pay those people, they will forget about the sultan of Trengganu. If l don't pay them, they'll never forget me-"
 The conversation turned to the sub- ject of prisoners. On my way to the palace I had passed the cages where the prisoners were kept. Many of them were starving to death, for un- less their friends or family cared for them they got no food.
 "Why don't you feed them" l asked.
 "Why should IF" he replied. If l feed them, my whole country will want to go to jail."-Asia Magazine.
Daily picayune., 1921-03-05

her completely Marion Dale smiled her confession, Pauline Is sure to come it over me one way or another. She can charm and conciliate women as well as men on those occasions when 1t suits her purpose"
 The small person on the window seat turned so that the listener could see her face.
 Aren't you bitter, Marion" she re- proved.
 Bitter !" Mrs. Dale's tone expressed evaporation.
 "It is you who should be bitter, Nell, with that woman taking Paul from you, before your very eyes. And only for passing whim to show her powers, not that a public exhibition is nec- essary, mercy knows; for the men fol- low her about for smile or frown.
 "I do not think" Nell said slowly, "that Pauline will throw Paul over." Nell paused between the door
Daily picayune., 1921-03-05
RULER HAD PRACTICAL MIND
Like Our Own Politicians, Sultan Pre-. ferred Any Eventuality to
 Being Forgotten.

At Trengganu (Malay Peninsula) l spent several days with him, telling
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-16

Chambers making these statements In
June while he was on train. A few
days later In Hatfield's place of bust
ness Gaujot said he heard Hatfield AMI
Chambers repeat substantially the
same threats. Asked whether he had
told Lively of what he heard. the wit
ness answered that he did, early IN
June, at the Vaughan Hotel.
Jess Haywood told the court that In
July he heard Hatfield say: THE first
time l meet up with Lively. III kill
him.
mo, never mind; I'll do It myself
for you," Chambers rejoined, accord
ing to Haywood's testimony.
Haywood said his brother and LIS
father were just approaching a crowd,
including Hatfield and Chambers, In
front of Hatfield's store In Matewan,
when he heard these words.
To this Henry Haywood. the brother,
added that he heard Hatfield say that
Lively had testified against him IN
Williamson. had caused his brother
arrest and a great deal of trouble and
that he Hatfield was going to get
clear Of him."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-16
ADvERTIsEMENT
Get Ne. e
fro m
.Nuxated Iron
BY POLITICUS.

It will strengthen your nerves and In
crease your vigor and, endurance, often
In two weeks time II contains the
principal chemical constituent Of active
living nerve force in a form which Most
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II stimulates the blood to manufacture
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force. Get . bottle Of Nuxated Iron
today. and II within two weeks time
you do not feel that II has increased
your nerve force and made you feel
better and stronger In ever way ysur
money will be refunded. Sold by all
druggists.