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The Bemidji Daily Pioneer VOLUME 1. MBER 263. KOREA JOINS WITH JAPAN Fear That This Action May Force France Into the Trouble. N London, Feb. 27.—Korea has ordered her army to join that of the Japanese in the fleld. joined hands with the Japanese against Russia is received here with grave concern as it is feared that it will involve France in the war. ATTACK A FAILURE. Paris, Feb, 27.—Tt now seems certain that the Japanese attack on Port Arthur was a failure. Failing to block the harbor the entire Japanese squadron began a bombardment that lasted four- teen hours. The attack was a failure and several Japanese vessels were claimed to have been sunk. Twenty-eight Japanese ships were engaged. 00 0000000000000 00T 00 s ot = FIRED ON' AMERICAN ' VESSEL. Reason United States Cruiser Bom- barded Dominicans. New York, Feb. 20.—A French mail i - iELENESS, Chicago Physician Says Golf Is Rem- edy for Brights Disease. | Chicago, Feb. 20.—Golf is a sure IRES Information to the effect that Korea has| cure for Brights disease, according to | Nash, who has made the! ! Newark and Columbia have, Dr. E. N. statement at a meeting of the Homeo- pathic Medical society. Dr. Nash supported his statement by ! citing cases in which he had noted ; definite and immediate benefit result- ing in the patient’s pursuit of the pas- f time and in the healthful open air life on the links and close communion ! steamship which has arrived here re- ports that the United States cruisers says A Herald dispatch from St. Thomas, D. W. I, heen forced to fire on the Do- minican rebels outside of the city of San Domingo because the insurgents fired upon an American- mail steam- ship. The American commander has forbidden either party fighting within BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SAT GUILTY. Returns Verdict Scandal Federal Jury In Postoffice Case. Washington, Feb. 27.-—August “W. Machen. Geovge E. Lorenz, A. and D. B. Groof on trial nection with the - postoffice were found guilty today. fendents were released on bail ing appeals. in con- scandal pend- NAVAL BILL TAKEN UP. House Will Devote Ten Hours to Its Discussion. se, on motion of M Foss (111), man of the naval 4 with Mr. and euntered upon Hepburn (la.) con- of the whale, in the chair, bill. Tke minority announced that wanted five honrs’ time for 'general debate and ten hours were agreed up- { on, to be divided equally. Mr. Foss, speaking for the-bill; said the aggrezate appropriated would af- ford comfort to the economist and an| inspiration to those who believe in an of building up the Ame He then explained the ros increase of $14.000,000 in (hls the I‘m saying, that ihe increase of 3,000 men} ded by the bill made an increased | appropriation necessary. TOTAL for-the bill ove things INSU RANCE $32 000;000. Many Baltimore Concerns Burned Out Had No Protection. Baltimore, Feb. 20.—The Baltimore Underwriter prints the list of 1 the Baltimore fire. The total gross loss is $32,864,894, of which $6,000,000 falls upon the local companies. The estimated total of salvage is $1,769.- | Samuel | The -de- | 20.—After routine | fairs committee, went into committee | sideration of the naval appropriation | they | W among other | ™ URDAY, FEBRUARY 100 L N CENTS PER WEEK. IN ASHES. Wisconson’s State Capitol Bmld ing Totally Destroyed By Fire. Feb. 27.-—The state ¢ H*-‘ s totally destroyed h\ | fire this morning. The total loss will { be $800,000 with little insurance. capito! building was located in € tare and was an old str d frequently been remc uction means theerection ding which will be more every respect and whicl ome tim Madison, itol building v 1 quate been b { oo00u rror 1CN pracucly | ing will be re ed. Another develonment is that very ‘few of the 1 nts of the’ so-call 1 fireproof buildi carried any ance. nutns i = St | LINER FIGHTS STORM AND FIRE. i Vessei Was Aimoest Given Up for Lost During Gales. New York. Feb. 2( American liner Pa ; harbor after a_te ing its t ‘The’ | | and a 1 | the Dhoat | The Hambursg- as reached rience. dur- the Atlantic. two furious gales I Three times came near sinking in one _smoke funnels—and rig- fought for five hours, ing heroie work, and was | then extinguished. | TO UNITE CHURCHES. | | Presbyterian Committees Decide Upon i We Have on Hand Two Heavy Bob Sleighs Two Light Bob Sleighs Two Business Cutters FOR LESS TO WE WILL SELL ALL THE ABOVE THAN COST. WE HAVE NOT ROOM CARRY THEM OVER F. M Malzahn & Co. g The ALeson ofth P of all the fire insurance companies in | 762, which leaves a net loss to the in- surance companies of $31,095,132. It has been learned that many of the large wholesale dry goods houseg formed an insurance.pool among them- selves which amounted to.about $5, wilth nature which the exercise com- vels. the city limits. Great distress ard starvation prevail in° San Domingo City. Francis Forbes, a prominent lawyer The town of Jeremie, in Southern and recognized authority on trade| Hayti, has been declared in a state of mark law, is dead at his home in \Te\vl siega. York city. <eesoeococeccsoss Lumbermen’s s FOOtWeEar... eoooosessoeoe We Offer the Largest Aséortment and the Lowest Price in Lumbermen’s Footwear Gold Seal, ribbed over, $1.75 Gold Seal, ribbed over. leather tops 2.50 to $4 We have all sizes. Al L A 'IE‘MW o“" - Men’s Driving Shoes from $2.50 to 85 a Pair. Men’s Cruisers from $2.50 to 36 a Pair. Wool Socks from 25 to 50 Cents a Pair. Sheepskin Moceasins, 50 Cents a Pair. = N.,B.-;-Men’s $1.50 Buffalo Flannel Shirts for $l~12 1'2. AMAZON RI SHOE ‘ lexcuse the board {does, - | boards to | the I members QLEARY-uDOWSER | Basis for Union. i St. TL.ouis, Feb, 20—Official an-| > nouncement that a union of the Pres- byterian and the Cumberland Prest terian churches had been effected by | | committees representing the two churches has been made at a ban- qu(-l given to the members of the committees by the Presbyterian So- cial Union of St. Lot The basis of | the union was not given out. For eight years we have been telling of the wonderful future of Bemidji. Many have been unbeliev- ing. They have lost fortunes. Every year proved our prediction many times over. Bemidji will one day be a great city, and townsite lots, now to be had cheap, will be worth big money. Buy now. L] received the announcement favorably. Bemidji Townsite & | JOBBERY Improvement Co. | | Mrs. Trask Charges That Her Dis- JOHN FE. GIBBONS. Local Agent. charge Is Due to Political Reasons Solely. IN PROVINCE OF SHANTUNG. Germany Given Right to Inaugurate Uniform Police System. Shanghai, Feb. 20.—It is reported at | Weihsin, the most important city in i the province of Shantung, that Ger- | rmany has secured the right to inau- i gurate a uniform police system in all the cities of Shantung.; The Chinese "HENRY BUENTHER Naturalist and Taxidermist Postoffice Box No. 686 MINN. To the Bditor Pioncer: Dear Sir:—I wish to correct a| report which appeared in your columns in Monday’s issue, in regard to school matters. [ haye not resigned my position in the | | school, as was stated, nor had 1 been requested to do so at that time. Las [pre 208 Second St. BEMIDJI, BIRDS, WHOLE and GAME HEAL all times a good assortment of INDIAN REI FUR GARMENTS made to order, repuired FURS in scason bought. ANIMALS, FISH, FUR RUGS AND ROBES mounted to order and for sale. carry a and CURIOS nd remodeled t Wednesday morning [ was! ted.with a notice from the | | secre of the school board [that my services would not be |needed after Friday, February 26, the close of the present school month. That this is done snnpl\ be- | | cause of the part I took in the re-| | cent reform movement is self evi- {dent, as prior to that, so far as I | know, no criticism of my work hatl been made by patrons,school board or school superintendent although I have taught in the Be midji schools a year and a half, | In regard to my qualitications | as a teacher I will merely \mu-‘ |that I graduated from the uni- versity of Minnesota eight years| tago and hold a certificate which | entitles me to any positioninany | 1 guarantee my work mothproof and the most lifelike of any in the state MY WORK I s BEQUALLED BY V, EXCELLED BY NONE All Work A Deposit Required on | YOUR TRADE SOLICITED J[;umbermens State PBank BEMIDJI >33 General Banking Business. {high school in the state and is I} sufficient answer to any may offer for holicve its recent action. Some, also, are circulating .the | report that it is contrary to the s of the state to employ—iar: ried women in the schools. That is not true, it being left optional with school=boards. The law et e 10 0080000000 0000 000000 ' :The North Dakota Liquor Institute o - written contracts, something @ The latest improved scientific treatment for the hquor habit . e DRUNKENNESS . Furthermore, as to the im];]xwl is a disease we positively ® days. No publicity. Write forf Fire Insurance. does threat to close the schools before end of the school year, the! of the board must surely know that they cannot do e mong the high schools of the Il particulars = @ :tate, and their right to state aid [ tolighschools. - @ 628 North Third St., Grand Forks, N. D@ S, £ H LSK, { "BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA. | that without forfeiting their rank Pres. W. C. T 900600000000 0000000OGVOS