Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 19, 1907, Page 4

| SR | H X N H H - H | | B I | i - | B | | H - | | H .| | | H E |2} | E - | B .| | H H || E | N 2 H ] ] | B | K | | N .| | | I | | | B S THREE ADJUDGED INSANE BY INSANITY BOARD| John Anderson of Blackduck, Well Known in Northern Minnesota, Com- mitted to Fergus Falls. I'here seems to be an epidemic ofl insanity in this vicinity the last few days. Judge Probate Clark having had three cases brought before ~ him today. The first matter taken up in the probate court this morning was the of John Anderson, a former Blackkuck, made his headquarters years while in the employ of the ‘Thief River Falls Lumber company, as a cruiser and estimator. Some time ago he lost case resident of where he for several and had been traveling with his wife through the east in hopes that his impaired mental faculties might again become normal, until a few days ago, when he became totally insane at Oskosh, Wisconsin. Still a resident of this county, he yes‘erday, Greiger, and was brought to Bemidji by Deputy Sheriff was adjudged insane this forenoon. | Anderson was ordered to te com- mitted to the Fergus Falls insane| asylum, where he was taken this afternoon by sheriff Bailey. Arderson is 50 years of age, and his case is a particulary sad one. his mind, | He is not raving over any given subject, but seems to have entirely lost his mind and is unconscious of his surroundings. Martin Rlce, a Battle River home- | steader, aged 35 years was brought to the city this morning by Deputy Sheriff Solberg on an insanity warrant, and will be given a hearing today. His particnlar hobby is religion, and he will do nothing unless the will of God directs him, and the worst part of his cace is that he will do anything that his distorted imagi- nation believss to be the will of God. He will be taken to the asylum tomorrow. Chas. Linddell, a lumberjack, who has been employed in one of the camps of W. T. Blakely near E Puposky for the past thirteen days, { was brought down onthe Red Lake train this forenoon. His halluncina- tionisywas that somebody is trying to kill him, He will be examined some time this afternoon. Captures Two Silver Grey Foxes. Peter Syverson of the town of Battle last week succeeded in capturing two silver grey foxes, | which are probably worth $300 each. He says he has seen a num- | ber of cross foxes in that vicinity | and believes there are many silver grey foxes in that vicinity. Christmas stickers, tags and cards A TYestimonial For Veraolty, “It's a molghty folue thing to have a character for truthfuluess,” remarked | 0'Grady when he returned home the other evening. “Indade an’ It Is that same,” agreed Mrs. O'Grady, with an approving nod, as she hauled one child out of the fen- der and scraped the cinders off his frock. *“An’ what makes ye say that, Phelim?* “’Cause me master belaves in me veracity Intoirvely,” was the response of Phellm. He lighted his short pipe and took his accustomed seat on a broken chalr near the chimney. “I tould him thls morning that I couldn’t belp being late an' that I had run a molle In a minute an’ a half to get there In toime. An’ what do ye think be sald?” “Mebbe that ye desarved another sixpence a week.” “Better than that. These are his very words. ‘O'Grady,’ ses he, ‘Ol wud just as soon Dbelave ye If ye sed ye had done it in half a sminute’ So ye see what faith he has in me veracity Intoirely.”—London Answers. Reading the Face. Restless eyes denote a deceltful, de- signing disposition; greenish eyes mean talsehood, malice and a love of scan- dal; blue eyes tell of tendency to co- quetry; black eyes mean a lively, spir ited and sowetimes deceitful charac- ter; eyes with a yellowish, bloodshot white usually betoken strong emotions and hot temper; gray eyes mean dig- nity and intelligence and brown eyes « tender, true, kind and happy nature. A mouth had better be too large than too small, for a very small, pursed up mouth Is seldom slgnificant of good conversational power. Large mouths are more often found In conjunction with liberal dispositions than very small ones. A person with a pointed chin is fanciful, refined in taste and difficult to please. A broad, square chin signifies ardent love, often accom- panied by jealousy. A broad, round chin means ardent love, with a stead fastness and purity of affection. at the Pioneer office. Ideal Glfts for Chrxstmas ONLY A FEW DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Huye you thought about it? Counted the shopping days before Christmas? There ate not many left— Letius help you. : This year we have outdone all previous efforts, and it will be to your advan- tage to coce anJ see the assortment in the various lines of merchandise we carry. and LLe.c cre also many presents to buy. here now that will be gone later. We B“y Direct from the Manufacturers and Save the Middle Man’s Profit Bracelets Our stock must be seen to be ap- preciated. All the newest crea- tions of the sea- son. PLEASE DO AS MUCH SHOPPING AS POSSIBLE IN THE FORENQON GEO. T. BAKER & CO. 116 Third Street You will find many a bean Watches We are -over- stocked and must dispose of a good many before X- mas. A fine 20-year Hand- engraved Case, fitted with a fine 15-jeweled movement $12.25 only tiful and exquisite article City Drug Store Near the Lake IS T P 1 G O B A B VLT New - Purses and Bags from up to $10.00. Cloaks, Leather Goods 45¢ Underwear and Silk Petticoats. Dress Goods For Your Holiday Dress or Waist Silks, Crepe de Chine, Poplin, and all the new fabrics; Black White and a!l the new colors, ata great saving. Beautiful heavy double faced Peau de Soie; $1.10 per vard. Our Store Is Crowded with Handsome and Useful Holiday Goods Suggestions for beautiful and sensible Holiday Goods at Closest Prices. Waists, Skirts, Silks, Dress Goods, Table Linens, Towels, Doilies, Lunch Cloths, Long and Short Gloves, Umbrellas, Kimonas, Hosiery, Muslin s 4 Magnificent Waists A new line especially for Christmas trade. Tnere can be no more desirable gift than one of those magnificent Lace, Silk, Crepe de Soie, Lawn or Batiste Waists, from $1.50 to $16.00. Suits and Skirts Itis a pleasure and ease to choase a Christ- mas present from our enormous Cloak, Suit and Skirt Dep:rtmentin our new annex. One of those elegant'y tailored Skirts in Silk, Chiffon, Panama, Voile or Mohair, from $3.00 to $20.00 wi |l please the most exacting. most pleasing gift Hose In Silk and Fancy Embroidery Lisle in black, green, purple, bluve, red, Pink and Plaids Christmas Handkerchiefs in Gift Boxes We ask your inspection of our most varied assortment and low prices in all our departments llllllllllllllllll I Illllllilllllllllllllll e make a most acceptible present. coldest weather before us you will find it a most fortunate feature to purchase from our still large assortment at our great reduction a handsome Fur Coat, Muff Scarf or- Setin Jap Mink, Sable. Squir- re!, Naturzl Squirrel, Sable Fox or Wolf. One - Fifth Off on Our Entire Line of Coats MILLINERY --- All Our Hats at Christmas Slippers and Shoes A pair of our beautiful slippers or shoes for ladies or children make &8 gport or long Kimonas in Silk, Cashmere, Flannel, Blanket Cloth, in magnificent variety from $1.50 to $25.00 ‘Hose Supporters in Gift Boxes. Fancy Belts in Gift Boxes. Novelties Combs from 25¢ to $5.50 Belts in beautiful styles 25¢ up to $6 00. Mufflers Silk Shawls, Collars, Bead Chains, Ete. IUM e o N Furs As we have-the One-Third Off Kimonas ll,llllIll.lllllllllllfillllll I P D O W R P W P I B O I Contradlcts Damaging Evidence. Georgetown, Ky., Dec. 1 .—The di- rect examination of Caleb Powers, ac- cused of the murder of William Goe- denied in detail practically all the damaging ements and conversa- tions made against him in the testi- mony of Witnesses Noakes, Golden and Youtsey. Powers, after finishing his defense story, was turned cver to the prosecution for cross-examination. Reduction in Grain Rates. Helena, Mont.,, Dec. 1 .—The Mon- tana railroad commission has an- nounced, that the Northern Pacific railroad would reduce the rate on | grain shipments from Montana points | to St. Paul, Minneapolis and points on the upper lakes from 55 cents to 46 cents a hundred, effective Jan. 7. True Business Instinct. Ed was a mighty bright negro be longing to a family in Columbia, Tenn He had been a faithful servant for | many years, and by saving and care- fully investing his wages he had be- Mority of his race. ; His master was an attorney, and pne morhing before he had arisen the lawyer was called upon by Ed, who sald: “Say, boss, Ah wants yo' ter draw me up a mawkgidge™ “A mortgage?’ asked his master. *What do you want a mortgage for?” Bollahs, an’ Ah wants a mawkgidge on bis cow an’ caff.” “For how long have you lent the “One month! Why, the interest on that amount for that tin.e wouldn’t pay for the paper a mortgage is writ- ten on.” “Boss,” said Ed, scratching his head, “Ah ain’t carin’ nuffin’ fo’ dat intrust. Ah jes’ wants dat niggah’s cow an’ caff.”—Judge: No Place For Him Here. “Your honor,” said a prosecuting at- torney in a backwoods court, *“the prisoner at the bar Is charged with killing one of the most exemplary citi- rens of this county. Thomas Jones, your honor, was in every respect a model man. He was a member of the thurch; he was never known to bet on horses, play poker, drink whisky or use tobacco. He’— “Hold on a minute,” said the judge. | “You say he never bet on a hdrse?” “That's what I said, your honor.” “Never was known to play a game?” “Never, your honor.” “And he never drank whisky?” 1 . “Never drank a drop in his life.” “And he didn’t chew tobacco?” “Never took a chew in his life.” “Well, then,” said the judge, “I don’t tee what he wanted to live for. There wasn’t anything in life for him, and 1 don’t see why he ain’t about as well Off dead as alive. Release the prisoner, Mr. Sheriff, and call the next case.”— Nashville American. A Too Busy Life. The messenger from Mars surveyed the multitude which had gathered to meet him with undisguised interest. Nor did he hesitate to propound such Inquiries as his curiosity prompted. “Where do you all live?” he asked, speaking generally. “I live in the future,” said a young man good humoredly. “And [ in the past,” man. “How) odd! And does none of you Uve in the present?’ i There was an awkward silence, “Pardon me,” said the Martian hasti- ly; “perhaps T press my questions too closely.” At this a voice from the outskirts of the crowd spoke up, saying, “We have not yet learned to live in the present without interruption of business, don't you know.”—Puck. said an old Natural Toothbrushes. Natives of Somaliland have the whit- est and best teeth of any people in the world, and the reason Is not far to seek, Whenever they are idle they may be found rubbing their teeth with bel, has been concluded. The witness | lied the usual thriftlessness attributed | | with more or less justice to the ma “Well, Ah’s done lent Unc’ Lisha five : prevents <The “teeth decaying -and of course keeps .them in excellent condi- tHon. Just as one might pick 4 wild flower in the country so the Somali native picks his toothbrush. They are | never without their small twigs. Tooth- brushes as we know them are un- known in Somaliland. Their own methods are undoubtedly the healthi- est and certainly the cheapest, and it is a matter for wonder that we do not take a leaf out of their book in this re- spect.—Dundee Advertiser. A Man’s Necktie. Ever since a regiment of Croatian soldiers marched into Paris three cen- turies ago with their necks swathed in silk, and Louis XIV., delighted at their appearance, decided to adopt the fashion himself, the cravat in its vari- ous changing forms has played an im- portant part in the attire of men. And so0 reliable is it supposed to be as an index to its wearer’s-personal charac- teristics that Buffon, the French sa- vant, was once led to remark, “The cra- vat makes the man.” According to Hoyle. Rev. Joseph Gravely (giving his vilews of the evils of card playing dur- Ing a pastoral cal)—As I was saying, I am in doubt— Parrot (interrupting eagerly)—When you are in doubt play trumps! And no member of that family kas i been able to account for the parrot’s ‘Imerance to the satisfaction of the pastor.—London Punch. | A Hard One. | Tommy—Say, mamma? Mamma— Well, what is it, Tommy? Tommy— How does a deaf and dumb boy say his prayers when he happens to have a sore finger? — Kansas City Inde- pendent. The Main Thing. - “She has the* face of a seraph!” de- clared the enthusiastic friend. “That's all right,” said the practical manager, “but has she the backing of an angel ?”—Baltimore American, Chipper. “Will you saw some wood for your dinner?” “No'm, I don’t eat wood.”—Houston Post. He who knows most forgives most.— Ytalian Proverb. No Use For a Label. Shopman (to undecided customer come to purchase a dog trough)—Would you like one with “Dog” painted on it, madam? Customer—N-no. You see, the dog can’t .read, and my husband doesn’t drink wateri—London Punch. His Awful Fate. An American visitor In & German olty bought a dachshund. The ani- mal’s length of body, short and pecul- larly shaped legs and “highly intelli- gent dachs face,” he writes, would have made the dog conspicuous among the finest of his breed. “One day we missed him and were unable to find our pet. Next day his dead body, & little longer than In life, was shown to me by the man who came to tell us he had found the dog. He was very dead, but 1 did want to know how he met his untimely end and after Inquir- Ing learned that he had been run over by & ‘spiegelscheibentransportwagen.’ I could readily understand how that would have killed even an elephant and wanted to know why the infernal machine had been allowed to come in- to the city. It was a relief to be told that a splegelschelbentransportwagen 18 a wagon on which mirror plates are transported. Poor little dachs!” The Sheik and His House. When the French came into contact with the Bedouin in Algeria, it was thought that a ready way of civillzing bim would De to assist him to build bimself a permanent habitation. A shelk who was thus favored was full of gratitude to the French engineers who had bullt him a house. “Since my house was finished,” he gald, “I have not lost a single sheep. I lock them up In my house every night, and next morning I find all In safety.” “Then where do you sleep yourself?” Bsmal pieces of wood—little twigs which i| are covered with a soft bark and which. ravels out lnto bristles. Thlx practice. asked an officer {n amazement. 5 “Oh, for myself, a sheik can Ilve only in his tent!” sald tho oumr, wlth dignity. B