Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 20, 1916, Page 6

i | i i Christopher Horrocks, ‘hands machinist, and for 47 years in the employ of the Westinghouse with Republican Presidential Nominee Charles Evans Hughes at the Airbrake plant, Wilmerding, Penn, Company, shaking The veteran employe conducted Mr., Hughes on a trip through the wo;‘ks and later introduced 'him to the as- ' sembled workmen. S — REFUSED TO OBEY. WMajor Butler Carried His Obstinacy Right Into His Coffin. An amusing incident of camp. life in Revolutionary days is related by the author of “Romance and Realism of the Southern Gulf Coast.” In 1798 the first United States troops that came down the Mississippi ‘were quartered at Fort Adams. Gen- eral Wilkinson by some accident got his cue burned off. Angry at the laugh which followed his mishap, he next day issued an order forbidding any officer to appear with a cue. Obedient to orders, all the officers but Major Butler cut off their cues. “The vain old prig,” said the major. “I'll see him hanged before 1 cut off my cue to gratify him!” And he bold- Ay appeared without changing the style -of his hairdressing. The major was put under arrest, but the declared obstinately that he would -gpend the rest of his life in prison be- fore he would comply with such a silly -command. Soon afterward he was tak- «en very ill, and, realizing ‘that he was at the point of death, he gave instruc- tions for his burial, which he knew would be witnessed by the whole com- mand. “Bore a hole,” said he, “through the Dbottom of my coffin, right under my heéad, and let my cue come through it, that the old general may see that dven when dead I refuse to obey his order.” And these directions were literally carried out. CHINESE SOLDIERS. They Are Regarded With Aversion by Their Own Countrymen. The well known olden dislike of, even contempt for, soldiers common to the industrious masses of China, in town as in country, is based on their experience that the soldier is a loafer most of the time and a terror to his country when war is in the air. They have not ‘glorified valor or quite grasped the beauty, not to say the duty, of dying for one’s country, al- though when they do fight they face death with a great indifference. Discussing this phase of the Chinese character, Mr. Yone Noguchi, the Jap- anese writer, says in the course of a recent article: “The Chinese hatred of soldiery busi- ness or the encouragement of effemi- nate indolence is well explained in a famous ballad written by Po -Chui, called ‘The Arm Broken Old Man. This old man was not infirm until he received in his youth an order to be- come a soldier and intentionally broke his arm in order to be excused from gich duty. Although his arm pained badly on a cold or rainy day, he was glad to be thankful for it, for, while hés friends had been killed in the bat- tlefleld, he alone could enjoy a long life.” “What a different sentiment from that of us Japanese, whose loyalty to the flag and the imperial house is taught to begin with the slighting of our own lives.”—East and West News. Two Visiting Cards. In 1844 when M. de Lagrene was sent under Louis Philippe as minister ex- traordinary to China the courtesy of the ambassador greatly impressed the Chinese statesmen, particularly their “doyen.” After the negotiations had been completed and M. de Lagrene was ready 'to embark a delegation brought him a great roll of paper. The ambas- sador seeing this parcel at once thought this was a present, knowing Chinese metheds, but to his surprise they start- ed to unroll the cylinder, which extend- ed to about fifty meters of paper, over 162 feet. Then he learned that it was the visiting card of the “doyen.” In re- turning his modest little bristol board the humiliated ambassador added a few words, which read, “The ambassa- dor of France regrets that he is able to offer only these simple words to your excellency.” WILSON'S FAIR STORE “T'HE STORE WHERE YOUR DOLLAR DOES ITS DUTY” R. L. GIVEN. Editor Vol. 11, No. 6 Proves That Hoover Digger Is Best Buy Do you remember that we advised you to plant potatoes last spring. Judging by the money that some of our readers are getting for potatoes it was a good “hunch.” Present in- dications are that next year will also be a good year to plant “spuds.” Prices of fertilizer and spraying ma- terials are prohibitive to eastern po- tato growers. You do mnot require these on this new soil. This year has convinced farmers that Hoover potato machinery is the best by far. A. L. Goodspeed of Grant Valley broke a casting on his Hoover potato digger, and as he had a “just as good” digger he changed machines and went on digging, but soon found that the “just as good’” digger was covering about half his potatoes. He then telephoned us for the casting. ‘Moral: Buy the best; the “just as good” always give trouble. ~ Gome Twice Weekly Now This is headquarters for Ever Ready flash lights. Flashlight batteries ar- riving twice a week -keeps the stock fresh. Give that boy a flashlight for his birthday. Ask us how to win $3,000. T The Washington government has issued a ‘“White Book” on the war in Europe and its diplomatic angles. And, governmentlike, has forgotten our existence in the distribution of free copies. Keep ’em! Make Easy Money By Trapping Mink Trapping season for mink and muskrat opens Dec. 1st. Hides are very high and fur animals are plen- tiful. Get prepared to make some easy money this winter. You will find the traps you need here. A good big stock of all sizes in Victor, Newhouse and jump traps, play room. with prices that are right. No. 0 Victors, per doz.. ...$1.35 No. 1 Victors, per doz.. - 1.60| Our Keen Kutter shear and scissors No. 1% Victors, per doz. . 2.835) case is attracting a lot of attention. No. 2 Victors, per doz.. - 3.50 | Why not discard that worn out pair No. 3 Victors, per doz.. . 4.65|of shears and get a pair that are No. 4 Victors, per doz.. . 5.60 | Keen Kutters. 8 nnmnnnnnnn IR ERRR AR LT S i Bemidji, Minn., Oct, 19 The Best Of All Universal heating stoves give sat- isfaction, service and supplying all kinds of heat for a small amount of fuel. Our men are experts at set- ting up stoves. Visit our stove dis- Buys Plow By Mail' S. J. Dietel of Nebish telephoned us an order for a John Deere plow for stubble plowing. We shipped it to him the same day. you need a plow or other farm im- Moral: When plements, telephone us for a reliable John Deere machine and save a trip to town.. Prefly Sharp lek N. Eclvmumuu 3 Published Weekly Farmer Will Have Nothing But De Laval Just a few days left to trade in your old separator bowl as part pay- ment on'a De Laval cream separator. This trade allowance will expire Nov. * 1. Nels Negaard of Pinewood bought a No. 12 De Laval cream sep- arator from us five years ago and has had no expense since that time ex- cept for rubber rings. His herd has outgrown that size separator so he sold it to his meighbor at a good price and had us ship him a No. 15 De Laval. Nothing would interest him but a De Laval. De Laval sep- arators have not advanced in price. No, we have not entirely forgotten the European sizzle. We glance at the headlines occasionally. . Installs Star Stalls J. P. Lahr, the land man, is equip- ping his new barn on his Turtle Lake farm with Star Stalls and Stanchions. Star Stanchions are a great conven- ience for any up-to-date dairy barn. Let us give you prices. We Carry The Best Auto Robes In Town Just received a shipment of Motor Weave auto robes. Price $6.75. You have seen them advertised in the Sat- urday Evening Post and other ma,; zines.. They are big values. GUARANTEE: This Motor Weave: is guaranteed unconditionally by the manufacturer to give satisfactory ser- vice for automobile use. CERTAIN-TEED PRODUCTS MOVE WITHOUT PUSHING THEM Sure, we sell Certain-teed roofing and building paper. S. F. Sorenson bought tar paper for his camp. John Edstrom is using Certain-teed roofing and Certain-teed deadening felt on his residence in East Bemidji. I That Caught Her. Mrys., Newcomb—Good morning. Is this Miss Wise’s private academy? Mrs. Binks (hotly)—No; it is not. This is a private house, and these are my own children. Mrs. Newcomb (hastily) —Why, I thought it must be a school, because the children looked so educated and scholarly and—and refined, you know. Mrs. Binks (genially)—Oh, yes. of course. Come in and sit down. Lucy, call your six brothers and five sisters and introduce them to the lady while TJust put on my hat fo show her where Miss Wise’s school is.—Pitts- burgh Chrenicle-Telegraph. Twice as Much. A sailor on being asked how he liked his bride is reported to have remark- ed: “Why, d’ye see, I took her for only half of me, as the parson says, but dash me if she isn’t twice as much as I am. I am only a tar, and she’s a tar-tar.”—New York Telegraph. “What do you consiier the most dif- ficult feat in the world?" “Well, there may be things harder than proving to your wife that she is extravagant, but I don’t. know what they are.”—Life. If you bring a smile to the trembling lips of another you will soon discover that a smile is alighting on your own lips. e Wall Paper We Carry the Stock Anticipating the advent of cold weather and FALL HOUSE CLEANING TIME we made a purchase of 4,000 rolls of wall paper at practically last spring’s Nearly all patterns sell for 12¢, 13¢, 14¢, 1c and 16¢ per double roll Wall Finish Star Kalsomine equal to any wall finish on the market. ISR prices. Telephone Equipment Costs Have Doubled in Two Years Material used in the manufacture of telephone equipment that could have been purchased for $50 two years ago cannot be bought for less than $100 today. 1 { { Sells for 35c per package. SEASONABLE GOLD WEATHER ARTIGLES, SWEATERS, SCARFS AND TOQUES, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S The following figures show the per cent increase during the last 20 months in the market price of several of the more important > items used in the manufacture of telephone equipment: Material. Increase. Material, Increase. Aluminum .. .. 108% Lead ... “NBEHWEAH AND M TTENS . Batteries . .. 689 Lumber Brass w1749, Platinum 3 Copper . o 126% Rubber Crossarm bolts . 175% Tin ...... Crossarm braces ... . 274% Wire (lron) These advanced prices are caused principally by the European demand for war materials and to the curtailment of foreign im- ports into this country. ! - SCHOOL SUPPLIES BOOKS and STATIONERY Variety store merchandise of _:ill kinds. NORTHWESTER.{ TELEPHONE EXCHANGE COMPANY We are the home of the Foot Rest Hosiery. The kind: that. wears and holds its color.