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et We are cl Fancy Pears at $1.00 per bushel Phe Sieading Sroeet Tr u onogra and Univesity COFFEE and CANNED GOODS: osing out Crea.mery Butter We get semi-weekly shipmen ts from our Creamery. We guarantee this butter to be the very best. . Tt will pay you to try a pound or two and be convinced, Get our price on Flour, Feed, Hay. It will save you money. PILLSBURY’S BEST FLOUR W, 8. Dckhocdat 314 MINNESOTA AVE TELEPHONE NO. 65 MATTERS AGAIN COMPLICATED. Castro Refuses to Deal With French Charge at Caracas. Paris, Dec. 25—The officials here say that President Castro’s failure to resume diplomaiic relaticns with M. ‘Faigny, the French charge at Caracas, may complicate matters and postpone a setilement of the question in dis- France asked for the with- of la's offensive note declining to deal with M. Taigny. Therefore the withdrawal of the note and the continued declination to deal with M. Taigny are considered as re- ontroversy. ‘The offi- newing the old clals v drawn, Fortunes for Wisconsin Women. Appleton, W Dec. Klotsbicker, cl¢ in a store b received notice thai she has become heiress to a fortune of $100,000. She has a sister at Marion, Wis., who gets an equal aniount. MALT cocicn é TORICLAURITZEN'GE MAKEMONEY! HAVER.B.HIGBEE. BUYAND SELL YOUR MINING STUCKS., COPRESPONDENCE" SOLICI TED 410-11 GERMANIA LIFE BLDG. ST. PAUL. ESTABLISHED 1898. M. Taigny will not be with-| BATTLE IN RAILWAY COACH. | Two Men Killed and a Third Mortally Wounded. Mount Carmel, Ill, Dec. 35—Two men were killed and 2 third was prob- ably fatally injured on the Southern Railway when two men in custody for larceny tried to escape by killing a constable. When the smoke had cleared away ! Constable James Kingston and Isaac ! Marshall, one of the priccners, were ' dead, and Edward Marshall, the other ! prisoner, was probably fatally wound- Marshali brothers were arrested at Sims, 11, on a charge of stealing chickens. They were taken to Wayne for a preliminary hearing and were held for trial. Constable King- i ston started for Fairfield with the { prisoners. | The men in the smoking car were i thrown finto excitement when one of the Marshall brothers drew a revolver j 2nd shot Constable Kingston dead, Several men in the car drew revol- vers and attacked the prisoners. When both the prisoners had fallen to the | floorihe fight ceased. Edward Marshall was (aken to Fair- fleld and placed in jail with a strong guard to prevent a possible lynching. ADMITS BRITISH CONTENTION. Secretary Root Says Americans Vio- i lated Fishing Laws. Londou, D ‘The British gov- ernment gratified at Secreiary Root’s decision that it is an evasion of the law for American fishing ves- sels 1o take on board Newfoundland | fishermen within the three-mile limit and take them outside that limit for the purpose of shipping them as a crew and that Americans have not the i right under the law to ireeze herrin on the west shore of the bay of Is ands. The officials here say it is in accord with the British contention removes the most difficult ques from the negotiations. There are some minor points to settle, but the foreign office expects their early and satisfactory settlement. Is one of the Four Bemidil No other city of its Skipping Bemid mercial Centers of the Northwest for Business and Manufacturing Minnesota has such Railway and ji Railway and Com- unparalelled opportunities size in the State of Facilities. Lots for H. A. SIMONS, Agent. Bemidji Towasite & Improvement Co sale by Swedback Bldg. DORAN BROS. Tinning, Stove Repairing, Plumbing, Ete., Etc., Good Work on Short Notice. Phone 225. The Daily Piomeer L FUMLIHED EVERY AFTERNOOK. Official Paper Village of Bemidji PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By R. W. HITCHCOCK. AN AR AP Entered in the postoffice at Bemidji. Minn.. as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION $5 PER YEAR WOLVES BECOME DANGEROUS. Forced to Seek Food Close to Human Habitations. Superior, Wis,, Dec. 25.—The ab- sence of deep snow in the north woods is making hard times for the wolves and as a result they are becoming bolder as the season advances. With- out deep snow the wolves are unable to follow and drag down deer and moose, their winter prey, and reports from the back country indicate that the wolves are beginning to seek food close to human habitations, thereby becoming dangerous, but also eas vietims to tke pelt hunter. Cases of wolf atiacks upon human beings are frequently reported, but as vet no one has been killed by the animals. In Minnesota and Wisconsin the bounty paid for kiiling wolves makes the occu- pation of wolf hunting by poison, d and guns a profitable one and several hunters have found the business worth their while. An average of one wolf killed each day in Douglass count Minn., has been the record so far th month. The total amount paid out in beunties was $460, Otto Gaslin of Gordon, W brought in s sets of ears this winter, BURGLARS BURN HCUSE. Furious Because of Their Disappoint ment Over Small Haul. Pitisburg, Dec, 25—Disappointed at not having made a big haul when they robbed the residence of George Dick- son, Dehringer place, Avalon, during the night, two burglars, supposed to have been negroes, collected pillows, chairs and other inflammable articles, piled them in a heap in the hall of the house, poured the contents of an oil lamp over the pile and then sei fire to it. The burglars had ransacked the en- tire house and had found only $1 in money. Mrs, Dickson was aroused by the smell of the smoie and awakened in time to save the family from be- ing burned io death, The house was gutted, the damage from the fire be ing $2,000, PRESIDENT UPHOLDS WILSON. Rules Regulating Grazing on Fores! Reserves Approved. Washington, Dec. 25.—Presiden{ Roosevelt, in a letter addressed tc Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture on the subject of fees for grazing horses and cattle in the na tional forest reserves, upholds the secretary In the regulations formu lated by him and which will become effective Jan. 1, , whereby certain rules are laid down for the granting of grazing permi The communication is the result of a protest sent to the president by cat. tlemen from one of the Western states and is based on a report by Secretary Wilson, to whom the protest was referred. Acquitted of Murder Charge. Mount Pleasant, Mich,, Dec. Mrs, Margaret Switzer during the day was acquitted of the charge of mur dering her husband, John Switzer, at Leighton, Mich., Sept. 19. FELT IN SEVERAL STATES. People Alarmed by Distinct quake Shocks. Hagerstown, Md., Dec. The town of Hancock, in the western end of this county, was shaken by an earthquake about 10 p. m. until the houses rocked and windows rattled, causing the residenis to become great- ly alarmed The seismic disturbance was also felt all through that region, in Penn gylvania and West Virginia. At Berke- ley Springs the shock was felt dis- tinctly and the town w ned. rumbling noise like distant thun was heard, followed by 1ve extended far up into Fuiton coi 25— Earth- Pa., and was feit in every town village throuzh that section. Mayor of Columbus Stops Piay. Columbus, 0., Dec, 25.—The police, on the order of Mayor Jeffries, have stopped the show “Why Home” &t the Hizh Street after it had been running The action was taken on the that the pl: is immoral. Manager Greenburg d that no other ci the country had stopped the play e cept Springfield, Mass. Eight-Year-Old Tried for Murder. New Orleans, Dec. —Freddie Blankenship, eight yvears old, has been tried at Wiggins, Miss,, for the alleged murder of George Jackson, aged seven. The judge took the case um- der advisement and in remdering a verdict promises to take into consid- dration the youth of the prisoner. r It should be borne in mind that every cold weakens the lungs, low- ers the vitality and prepares the system for the more serious dis- eases, among which are the two greatest destroyers of human life, pueumonia and consumption. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has won its great ity by its prompt cures of thi#s most common silment. It aids expectoration, re- lieves the lungs and opens the secretions, effecting 2 speedy and It counteracts Ppueumonia, HELD VOID BY GOURT|FIGHT IN THE STREETS ‘ BROOKLYN JUDGE KNOCKS OUT. NEW ASSESSMENTS OF THE ROYAL ARCANUM. GHANGE A VIOLATION: OF CONTRACT RATES OF A MEMBER MUST RE- MAIN THE SAME AS AT TIME OF ADMISSION. New York, Dec. 25.—Justice Gaynor, in the supreme court in Brooklyn, handed down a decision in the case of James L. Mock, formerly secretary of Berkeley council 1954, Roval Arcanum of Brooklyn, and others against the supreme council of the order, denying. the right of the supreme councii to raise the rates or in any way change the assessments of a member from what they were when the member was admitted into the order. Justice Gay- nor said: “The amendments complained of in the assessments are void for the rea- son that they cannot change the con- tracts of the members of the organiza- tion.” The hearing in this action took two days and among the witnesses were William O. Robson, secretary of the supreme council. Mr. Robson said that the Royal Arcanum had now in force about $575,000,000 in insurance certificates and that under the law of Massachusetts the order had the right to increase the assessment or raise the rates under proper procedure. CREEDS ARE MERGED. 8everal Canadian Denominations De- cide to Unit Toronto, Ont., Dec. 25.—The central committee composed of representa- ives from the Presbyterian, Meth- odist and Congregational churches throughout the Dominion has agreed upon a code of doctrines that will unify the taree denominations into one great church, which it is proposed should be kpown as the “United Church of Canada.” The revised confesslon of faith of the American Presbyterian church will be used. The new church is to be governed by the “general conference,” after the Methodist form, with a pres- ident as the chiefl officer. Below is the council, after the Congregational idea, with a chairman at the head. The next body is 1o be a “presbytery,” gov- erned by a moderator. The plan will be submitted to the general denominations throughout Canada for approval, which it is ex- pected to receive. MRS." TAGGART LOSES. New Trial Refused and Attorneys Fined for Contempt. Wooster, 0., Dec. 25.—The motion for a new trizl in the Taggart divorce case was overruled by Judge Eason. Mrs. Taggart's attorneys, who made the motion, took exceptions to the rul- ing with the announced intention of carrying the case to the circuit court. The attorneys wio swore to the affi- davits of prejudice against the judge, he said, were clearly in contempt and he imposed a Jine of $15 each upon Judge Lyman Critchfield, Captain James B. Taylor and Judge M. L. Saw- yer. He suspended collection of the fines until the circuit court could pass upon his decision in the case. The attorneys made a vigorous pro- test against such a proceeding and suggested that he place his charges against them in writing. MONUMENT TO JOSEPH SMITH. Memorial Erected at Birthplace of Mormon Founder. South Royalton, Vt, Dec. 25.—In memory of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon faith, a monument which had been erected on the site of his birthplace was dedicated during the day. The memorial is located in Sharon, three miles from this village, where, in a little farmhouse, Joseph Smith born 100 years ago on Dec. 24, 1805. Joseph F. Smith and a party of about fifty officials of the Mormon church and representatives of the Smith family attended the exercises. The monument is of dark granite, highly polished. Its total height is 50 feet 2 inches and it is said tc be the largest polished granite monument in the countr: THREE FIREMEN BURNED. High Gas Pressure Causes Fire and Explosions. Pitisburg, Dec. 25.—Sudden high gas pressure in Swissvale at night was the cause of several explosions in the home of David Laing, resulting in a fire in which three volunteer firemen were burned, two seriously. Mrs. Laing, whko was ill, was carrfed out unconscious and was taken to a neigh- bor's home. Her condition is not con- sidered serious. Panic in Jewelry Factory. Providence, R. L, Dec. 25.—A slight explosion in a jewelry factory within a short block of the shopping district caused a panic among several hun- dred employes in the building, two men being painfully injured. A dozen women fainted before any attempt was made to ascertain the nature of the frouble. < LIMITED SGFFRAGE. Decision Reached by Czar and His Cabinet. St. Petersburg, Dec. 25.—The em- peror and his cabinet have reached a final decision regarding the electoral law, deciding against the universal and equal suffrage and in favor of the ex- MOSCOW STRIKERS ERECT BAR- RICADES AND REPEATEDLY ATTACK TROOPS. % ‘MEETING ' OF WORKMEN BOMBARDED SOLDIERS USE ARTILLERY IN RE- PLYING TO BOMBS AND RE- VOLVER SHOTS, e Moscow, Dec. 25.—Troops surround- d a schoolhouse where workmen were meeting here and summoned the men to surrender. Blank shots wese fired to intimidate the workmen, who re- plied with revolver shots and bombs. Artillery was then brought up and the schoolhouse was bombarded until the survivors of the workmen surrendered. London, Dec. 25.—A dispatch to a mews ageney from St. Petersburg says that barricades have been erected on Tverskaim street, the chief thorough- fare of Moscow, that the revolution- ists are holding them bravely and that they are making repeated attacks on the police, Cossacks and dragoons ‘whenever the latter attempt to convey = oy PROFESSIONAL D. H. FISK Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office opposite Hotel Markhiam. P. J. Russell Attorney at Law BEMDJL, - - - - - NN E. E. lcDonald. C. A. Pitkin McDonald & Pitkin LAWYERS Bemid§, Minn. Office: Swedback Block PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. ONE CENT A WORD. No Advertisement Accepted For Less Than 15 Cents, Cash Must Accompany All Out Of Town Orders HELP WANTED. WANTED—Carpenter at Brink- man hotel. L. A. Ward, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Diseases of the Eye a speeialty. Glagses fitted. Dr. Rowland Gilmore Physician and Surgeon Office: liles Biock Dr. E. H. Marcum Physician and Surgeon Ofice: Gver First National Bank Restdence Phone 221 Office Phons 1t Dr. A. E. Henderson PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office over First National Bank. Phones: Office 36, Residence 72. DR. WARNINGER VETERINARY SURGEON Telephone Number zog prisoners to jail. The patrols of troops are accompanied by machine guns, ‘which are unhesitatingly used against the revolutionists. Eleven men were killed and eighty were wounded by volleys fired by troops at the workmen defending a barricade on Tverskaia street. The total casualties at Moscow are estimated at 150. ALL BUSINESS SUSPENDED. Hundred and Fifty Thousand on Strike at Moscow. 8t. Petersburg, Dec. 25.—Telephone messages from Moscow say that 150, 000 men are on strike there, that the city is already feeling the pinch of hunger, that many bakeries have been sacked and that ali business is sus- pended. Even the banks are closed. Only the Si. Petersburz, Kieff and Voronezh railroad lineg are open. There have been some attacks upon strikers, especially on student lead- ers, by the people. Considerable street fighting has occurred as the result of attempts of the troops and police to break up processions. The revolutionists resisted at sev- eral places and erected barricades, ‘which the dragoons and infantry car- rled by storm. At some places only blank shots were fired, but at the ‘Tverskaia street barricade there was a scene of slanghter. Several volleys were fired by the troops and eleven men were killed and eighty were wounded altogether. The casualties at Moscow so far are estimated at 150, In addition wholesale arrests ‘were made. From the small towns along the rail- roads come reports of attacks on rail- road men. At Elnia seven families were butchered and two delegates ‘were lynched near Kursk. The organ of the Moscow workmen has appealed to the men {o avoid as- suming an aggressive attitude, saying that even if the troops fire “await the signal for armed resistance. Here in St. Petersburg there is Iit tle change in the situation. Several collisions between workmen and the. troops have occurred in which several of the former were killed or wounded and many agitators were arrested at their lodgings during the night. PEOPLE ATTACK AGITATORS, Number Reported Slain by Russian Peasants. Viadimir, Russia, Dec. 25—Owing to the hostile attitude of the people bere, who attacked the houses of the railroad men, the strike leaders would have been torn to pieces had the troops not interposed.. The railroad sirike here is ineffective. Most of the employes are working. Reports re- ceived here from several villages in the provinces tell of the murder of agitators by peasants, who were en- raged at their attacks on the emperor. Among the victims was a young wo- man. Two policemen who tried vainly to save an agitator in the village of Nodol were themselves torn to pieces. Orel, Russia, Dec. 25.—At the vil- lage of Fetkol the peasants have killed two revolutionary emissaries. One of them was beaten to death and the other was burned. WOULD ESTABLISH REPUBLIC, $trikers at Kursk Proclaim Provisional Government. Kursk, Russia, Dec. 25.—The strik- ing railroad men of this city have pro- claimed a provisional government and have issued an appeal for support in setting up a Russian republic. Extend Republic of Lithuania. 8t. Petersburg, Dec. 25.—Several thousand Lithuanians, who have in- vaded the province of Vitebsk, express the intention of seizing the St. Peters- burg-Warsaw railway and annexing the districts of Rieshitsa and Liutzin 10 the “republic of Lithuania.” Bomb Wrecks Police Station. , Paris, Dec. 25.—A dispatch to the semi-official Temps from St. Peters- ‘burg says that the prefecture of police at Moscow has been demolished by the Third St , one block west of 1st Nat’l Bank DRAY AND TRANSFER. WANTED — Girl for general housework, good wages. 502 Beltrami avenue. WANTED—About one buskel of pine cones for which liberal price will be paid. Apply at Pioneer Office. Pe WANTED—Agent to take orders for tailor made clothes. Must be responsible man. T. Beau- dette, Bemidji, Minn. WANTED—For U. 8. army able- bodied, unmarried men be- tween ages of 21 and 385, citi- zens of United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write English. For in- formation apply to Recruiting Officer, Miles block, Bemidji. Minnesota. Wes Wright, Dray and Transier, 404 Beltrami Ave Tom Smart, Dray and Baggage, Safe and Plano Movicy & Specialty. Phone No. 58 | 618 America Avenu Phone 40. DENTISTS. Dr. R. B. Foster, Dr. Phinney SURGEON DENTISTS PHONE 124 MILES BLOCE. Dr. C. M. Smith. DENTIST Office over E. H. Winter's Store. 3 F. O. &, “raternal Order of Eagies, Bemsidjl AcriaNe, Mm-urys\"ga esday u”l! [ i ditmous 1. A T. Wheelock, = - H Leblew, - . . 2 Visiting Bacias cardistls Invitast W. Presiden W. Secrster: Feed and Sal Stable. LIVERY ATTACHED Goods of All Description Stored J. P. Pogue. TIHE THE COMFORTABLE WAY. EAST BOUND, No. 108..Park Rapids Line..5:00 a. m. (Connects with Fiyer at Sauk Cen- tre, Mintieapolis about 3: formerls $:45 WEST BOUND. - +---Fosston Line. No 107...Park Rapids Line FULL INFORMATION PROM E E CHAMBERLAIN. Agt. Bemidji, Minn. Vinnesofa. & International In Connection with the ..Northern Pacific.. 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