Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 11, 1911, Page 6

ENTIRE TRAIN DESTROYED Passengers Escape in Scanty Attire at Chattanooga, Tenn. Chattancoga, Tenn., Jan. 11.—Fire of unknown origin, starting in the mail car of a Chattanooga-Nashville passenger train standing under the shed of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. louis railroad station, de- stroyed both the train and the shed. Passengers aboard two sleeping cars of the train were forced to make a hurried exit, some of them only partially clothed. The loss will amount to about $125,000. iy LANDSLIDE KILLS FORTY Gang of Spanish Laborers Buried by Earth and Rock. Castro Urdiales, Spain, Jan. 11.— Forty persons were killed and five in- jured when a landslide overwhelmed a gang of laborers, burying them all be- neath a mass of earth and rock. Fishermen Carried Out to Sea. Astrakhan, Russia. Jan. 11.—Fighty- five fishermen were carried out into the Caspian sea on an ice floe. A steamer was requisitioned at Baku and sent to the rescue of the men, but the chances that any of the num- ber will escape death were consid- ered poor. Explosion Kills Many Persons. Buenos Ayres, Argentina, Jan. 11.— Many fatalities were caused by an ex- plosion in a gunpowder factory at San Martin. Twelve bodies were extri- cated from the ruins of the plant soon after it was blown to pieces. The search for other dead continues. Zo Game of Golf. He had cowe over from France and had just been asked to give his views on the ancient game of golf. With much gesticulation he did so. “Ab,” be said; “your game of golf! Yees, I know him. You put on ze tunic so red-as ze Ingleesh rosbif under- neath done. You strap your sack of sticks ou ze back of s boy twice so small as ze bag. “Ie scrape a mud pudding to make balance a leetle white ball. He make three bad tries to balance him, then very aagry you call aloud, ‘Feur! Then you what you call address ze ball, and, ma foi, your address is some- times of language to make afraid. “You strike, and ze ball find himself in ze iong grass. “You call aloud for ze nib lunger stick and beat ze ground till your part- ner say, ‘Ho. chuck it!" Yousay— But, my friend, I escuse myself to repeat ‘what you say. “Ah, my friend, you are a great na- tion, but your golf game gives me what you call ze pip!”"—Pearson’s Weekly. . Willing to Chance It. Here the lecturer threw upon the screen the portrait of a man well known in the financial world, says the Chicago Tribune. “This,” he said, “is one of the great captains of finance. 1 do not need to mention his name. His face is famil- far to all of you. Look at his corru- gated brow, the furrows in his cheeks, the pouches under his eyes. the deep lines about his mouth. That face, my friends, bears the unmistakable and ineffaceable stamp of care. Ancxiety has marked it indelibly. It shows the traces of sleepless nights, weary days and bitterly fought campaigns, with millions of dollars at stake. -Success brings such a man no happiness. Look at him! How many of you. my friends, would change places with him? How many of you would be willing to take his wealth if compelled to assume the terrible burden of responsibility that goes with it?” His hearers rose en masse. “1 would!” they shouted in unison. His Unfortunate Investment. “It's astonishing.” the old settler in the little town was saying. “how real estate has advanced in this town since 1 came here. The corner lot this build- ing is on, for instance, sold once for $450.” “What is it worth now?” asked the stranger. “Five thousand.” “Well, you had a chance to get rich by investing in land yourself. I sup- pose you bought some real estate?” “Yes; I bought one lot—just one.” “That has increased in value, hasn’t it?” 5 “Yes; over 600 per cent.” “That was a gocd investment.” “Not so awfully good, mister.” said the old settler gloomily. “I paid $10 for it, and it’s worth $75 now, but it's in the cemetery. The way 1 figure it I’ve lost a heap of money by not dying forty years ago.”—Youth’s Companion A Faithful Servant. Carlyle told once of a lawsult pend- ing in Scotland affecting the succes- sion to a great estate of which he had known something. The case depended on a family secret known only t{o one old servant, who refused to reveal it. A kirk minister was sent to tell her she must speak on peril of her soul. “pPeril of my saul!” she said. “And would ye put the homor of an auld Scottish family in competition with the saul of a poor creature like me?” ¥/hen Women Rule the Wave. “Captain, 1 have to report that tbe ship is sinking rapidly.” “I wish to goodness, Gertie, you wouldn’t bother me so often. How- ever, you may cut her stays. which will probably relieve her, and have the stewardess serve tea at once in the pink room.”—Life. Platt’s Response. Thomas C. Platt was asked once upon a time whom he considered the greatest Republican politician of his day and generation. “1 have often wished,” was Platt’s response, “that I had been Quay's of- fice boy for six months or more.”— Pittsburg Dispatch. b Cash and Credit. “Father, what is meant by bank- ruptey " “Bankruptey is when you put your money in your hip pocket and let your creditors take your coat.”—Fliegende Blatter. | or a drum. ‘A Queer Phase of Hypnotism, The technique of phreno-magnetism is this: Wheu the subject is in the hyp- notic sleep the operator, standing be hind him, places the tips of his fingers upon the subject’s head and waits. Soon the subject will begin-to act or sing or speak. Any one acquainted with the phrenological system of local- ization will recognize at once that the actions or words of the subject corre- spond to the ‘“organ” on the head which has been touched by the opera- tor. Thus if you touch combativeness the subject is very apt to square off and strike some one or speak of war 1f you touch veneration he {8 is very apt to lift his eyes and pray. 1 bave heard a very eloquent sermon thus inspired in a subject who ‘was gifted with a ready tongue. Touch the organ of color and he will speak of beautiful colors. Touch tune and he will sing or whistle. Touch caution and his face will express vivid fear. 1 remember that one subject startled me by shouting “Look out!” and waking a leap that he could scarcely have equaled in his waking state. When I touched the faculty of caution he thought he saw a snake.—Dr. George F. Laidlaw in Metropolitan Magazine. A Clash With Caged Pythons, Carl Hagenbeck thus described an adventure with caged pythons: “My son Heinrich had no sooner opened the door of the cage than the four reptiles, as though by prearranged plan, flew at him with wide open jaws. One of them very nearly succeeded in coiling itself round him, but be defended him- self vigorously, and I and a keeper ran to his aid. but it was some min- utes before we succeeded in freeing him. Then the largest of the four fixed himself firmly with his tail on a rafter at the top of the cage and made savage bites at us. When we had thrown a sack over his head we had to secure further assistance to unloosen his tail. No sooner had we with great effort got it loose than the monster twisted itself around Heinrich’s right leg aud began to twine itself higher up his body. It was a life and death struggle that then ensued, but by ex- erting all our might we at last suc- ceeded i tearing away the reptile and forcing it into a sack.” Literary “Ghosts.” According to a writer in La Revue of Paris, the rank and file of novelists in France draw on an average $100 for each book, and many of them are thankful to get half that amount. On the other hand. those at the top of the tree earn large incomes, and some of them undertake more commissions than they can fulfill. Recourse is then had to literary “ghosts,” of whom there are plenty in Paris, willing to furnish a passable imitation of any writer’s work. Popular novelists do not always take the trouble to read the books published under their names. Some years ago a “ghost” with a grievance against his employer interpolated in the book ordered from him two chapters of “Mme. Bovary,” altering nothing but the names of the characters. The woman who signed the book in order to clear herself from the charge of plagiarism had to con- fess that she had farmed it out. The Joke as Persia Sees It. The “Man of Jam” was the Joe Mil- ler of Persia, according to Charles Johnston in Harper's Weekly. “For some reason or other the ‘Man of Jam’ seems to have had a deep detestation of schoolteachers,” says this author. “A teacher whose son had fallen ill and was at the point of death bade them send for the washer of corpses to wash his son. ‘But,’ they objected, ‘he is not dead yet! ‘Never mind,’ said the teacher; ‘he will be dead by the time they have finished washing him.’ " To Bahlul a certain vizier said: “Re- Joice at these good tidings. The prince of the faithful has made thee ruler over apes and swine.” “Take my or- ders, then,” quickly retorted Bahlul, “for surely thou art of my subjects.” A Hindoo Superstition, ‘When visits are exchanged by the friends of the Hindoo bride and groom to complete arrangements for the wed- ding great attention is paid to omens, which are considered especially potent then. For instance, if the groom’s messengers should meet a cat, a fox or a serpent they turn back and seek a more propitious time for the errand. After the bride's father has received the offer he must delay replying until one of the ubiquitous lizards in his house has chirped. No Gossip. “T don’t like these women who gossip about others. Do you?” “1 should say not. Now, there’s Mrs. Green. She’s always telling mean things about her neighbors. And Mrs. Hunter talks perfectly dreadful about her friends. Thank goodness, 1 never say anything about anybody:!’—Stray Stories. A Test of Strength, “Doctor, have you and the consult- ing phbysicians decided what is the matter with me?” “Not yet.” “But I heard you balloting this morn- ing.” “Oh, that was only a straw vote.”— Louisville Courier-Journal. The Regular Performance. “When you proposed did you get down on your knees?” “No. But since I've been married she’s made me get down on ’em right along.”—Detroit Free Press. The true, the good. the beautifal, are but forms of the Infinite. What, then, do we really love in them but the In- finite?—Cousin. A Memory of Edwin Booth. My season with Edwin Booth was delightful. | found bim one of the kindest and pleasantest men of the profession. He also possessed what | consider a great quality—simplicity of manner. Some stars have the idea that it is necessary to be haughty and inaccessible with the members of thelr companies. They put on airs. They like to crush their fellow actors and pose as a kind of divinity before them —From Mme, Modjeska’s “Memoirs” in Century. Why the Vases Were Valuable. There's a china expert in one of the large department stores here who has an amusing little trade of his own on the side. It is nothing more or less than declding the value of rare china or glass ware broken by careless serv- ants or packing houses. “It requires a lot of diplomacy, too,” he said, with a laugh. “Not so very long ago I was called in to arbitrate between an irate householder and one of the big moving firms. She said with sobs that the movers had broken a pair of vases which she valued at $100. The movers, although willing to make restitution, considered the sum exor- bitant. Well, I looked at the pieces and found the value about §25. I told the woman so quietly. ‘I know that,’ she sobbed, ‘but they belonged to my mother-in-law, and my husband will think I made the men do it purposely unless I get a lot for them.’ “And it was not until the men had promised to prove they had dome it accidentally that the lady was content to accept the $25.” — Philadelphla Times. Too Much For Her. “The newest laws of hygiene,” said a medical man, “can’t be inculcated save among those who thoroughly un- derstand them. Take the case of Dash. “Dash, a rich country scientist, de- cided to encourage cremation among the villagers. So when the old ash man died Dash urged his widow to have the corpse cremated. *‘No, sir; said the old woman, ‘I'll not cremate him. I'll put him under the sod.’ *‘But the cremation won't cost you a cent. said Dash. ‘Ill pay all the expenses if you'll let me have him cre- mated. “‘Well, I agree,’ said the old woman in a hesitating voice. ‘I’'m too poor not to agree, sir.” Then she gave Dash a puzzled look, half of pity, half of contempt. *‘But why do you do it, sir? she sald. ‘Is it a hobby like golf or stamp collectin’? ”"—Washington Star. The Author's Grievance. The magazine editor looked up. “l want to protest, sir,” said the caller, “‘against the way in which one of your reckless proofreaders man- gled my copy. See here. The judge in the story looks down at the detec- tive. ‘Are you Pendleton King? he asks, and the detective, removing his beard, replies, 'I am.' Now, just see what your proofreader made him say.” The editor glanced at the line and read it.aloud: “The detective, removing his beard, replies, ‘1 a. m.” " The unhappy author groaned. ““Where does that leave the readers?”" | he demanded. The editor slowly smiled. “At 1 a. m. they are naturally left in the dark” he replied. “Take an extra chapter and get them out of it.” The author suddenly laughed. “Happy thought!” he cried. *T will.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Why They Smiled. It was the Sabbath day, and the eld- er was shaving himself prior to church time when he made a slight cut with the razor on the extreme end of his| nose. Calling his wife, he asked her if she had any court plaster. “You will find some in my sewing basket,” she said. The elder soon had the cut covered. At church in assisting with the collec- tion he noticed every one smile as he passed the plate. Very much annoy- ed, he asked one of his assistants if there was anything wrong with his appearance. “I should say there was,” answered the assistant. “What is that upon your nose?" “Court plaster.” “No,” said his friend; “it is the label from a reel of cotton. It says, ‘War ranted 200 yards.’ ”"—Pearson’s. Circus In Paris Streets. ‘Writing of street life in Paris, Wil- helm Feldmann says in the Welt Spie- gel that the unique features are the gymnastic and acrobatic performances which one sees there. Wherever traf- fic will permit one may expect to see the street acrobats, men, women and children, spread their carpet, erect their appararus and, to the accompa- niment of a few instruments, some- times only a drum, give their perform- ances. Feats of strength, balancing and pyramid building are performed, and then one of the youngsters in tights collects the coppers from the crowd which usually congregates. This done, the performers throw long cloaks over their tights and move on with their wagon to the next halting place. ¥ Maidens Sold by Auction. A singular custom obtains to this day in some of the towns on the lower Rhine—namely. that of “selling” maid- ens at public auction. For nearly four centuries on Easter Monday—auction day—the town crier or clerk of St. Goar has called all the young people together and to the highest bidder sold the privilege of dancing with the cho- sen girl and her only during the entire year. The fees are put into the public poor box. A Fire Alarm. First Boy—Where yer goin’ in such a rush? Second Boy (on the run)— Fire alarm! First Boy—Where? Sec- ond Boy—Boss said he'd fire me if I wasn't back from his errand in ten minutes.—Boston Transcript. His Objection. Artist—Why do you object to this miniature? Nurich—It looks like me, T'll admit, but it’s too stingy. Better make one life size.—Lippincott's. Antiquity of Wrestling. Probably the first authentic record of a wrestling match is in A. D. 1222, when chivairy on-the European conti- nent was undergoing a change for the better. During the reigm of Henry IIL. of England a match took place in St. Giles’ field. London, between citizens of Westminster and the eity of London proper. Wrestling was, however, pop- ular as a pastime in England at a much earlier period, and from that country many of the different styles originated. 28 Cows @ive 5,054 Lbs. of Milk. W. G. Schroeder secured 5,054 pounds of milk from his herd of 28 cows during the first 7 days of Jan- uary. It was stated last week in the Daily Pioneer that the cows on the farm of Mr. Schroeder produced enough milk to make 5 ton and 50 pounds of butter, in fifteen days, this was an error, the statement ought to have been that the cows produced 5 ton and 50 pounds of milk. The Mean Thing. “Phyllis is the meanest kind of a gos- sip.” “What makes you think so?” “Because she never tells you any- thing herself, but gets you to tell her all you know.” A Poor Plan. The trouble with some men who reach the top is that they go right on over and down the other side.—Chica- o Record-Herald. KNOWN VALUES ’UBLIEHERS CLASSIFIED ADVERTIS- ING ABSOOIATION PAPEEE Papers. in nll pArls of !ha States and Canada. Your wants supplied—anywhere an$ /ime by the best mediums in the country. Get our membership lists—Check papers sou want. We do the rest. hnrl Classified Advertising Associa« Buffalo, N. Y. 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Pioneer Office Supply Store Security State Bank Building WANTED—Lady that understands cooking, good wages, apply 515 Bemidji Ave. WANTED—Good girl to do cooking good wages. 515 Bemidiji avenue. WANTED—At once dishwasher at Lake Shore Hotel. FOR BALE, FOR SALE—160 acre farm. 90 acres cultivated. N % SW Y N% SE. Sect4, TS145 R 34, for $1600. McMahan Agt., Staples Minn. FOR SALE—A new barn, would Apply to C. L ! make a good dwelling house, must be sold. Will take less than half the original cost, good terms. qire 114 8th, street. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. Piouneer will procure any kind of = | rubber stamp for you an short | notice. The — | EOR SALE—Six room house 1103 | Mississippi Ave. This is a snap it taken at once. H. M. Young. FOR SALE—Furniture and house hold goods, good as new. at 208 Mississippi Ave. Inquire FOR SALE — Team horses. of drivine | 857 ik HORSE 60, Apply Frank Hitchcock, In- FOR RENT Schroeder’s store. | FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms | 422, Mion,, Ave. MISCELLANEOUS | |WANTED—To rent furnished room near Tost Office. Phone 91. | HORSES We are ready at all times to fill your horse requirements and make a speclal feature of {bandling the logging trade. Fill your wants | at the big Stock Yards market where a large |stock is always or. hand and where the best evail for good stock $0. ST. P “The House With a Horse Reputatio No. 7, Radiant Home No. 6, Radiant Home 16 in. King Oak coal line of Hardware. Will Be On Sale No. 97-18, 18 in. oven, high closet and reservoir . . . No. 91-20, 20 in. oven, high closet and reservoir . . . THE FOLLOWING STOVES THURSDAY and FRIDAY At the Very Low Prices Out of town business solicited. Send your money and if stove is not as represented it can be returned and money refunded. These two ranges are Radiant Home self-feeder . . . self-feeder . . . No. 5, Radiant Home self-feeder . . . These three are double heaters 16 in. Round Oak coal and wood . . 18 in. Round Oak coal and wood, 12 sheets h|gh v W 21 in. Round Oak coal and wood, 12 sheets high . . . and wood . . . 15 in. Penisular self-feed coal stove, new grate, good second hand $20,00 These four are good wood stoves No. 30, Art Garland self-feeder, used . . This 1s a part of the list and if you will call or write in and tell me about what you want, I can fill your order at a very low price. I have a lot of good wood stoves, some second hand steel ranges that will attract your attention. We make it a point always to carry a full and complete Your business earnestly solicited. Call or address, C. E. BATTLES 413-415 Beltrami Ave. Regular Price 345.00 $50.00 Now $33.50 $38.75 $11.50 $49.50 $41.75 $36.00 $16.00 $19.00 $22.00 $ 9.58 $60.00 $50.00 $45.00 $23.00 $30.00 $35.22 $18.00 $30.00 $19.00 Bemidji, Minn. -