Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 23, 1909, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY BY THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. E. H. DENU. G. E. CARSON. A. C. RUTLEDCE, Editor. Entored In the Postoffice at Bemidjl, Minnesota, as “secon class maiter. SUBSCRIPTION---85.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANGE A “MINNESOTA MONEY FOR MINNESOTA” CONVENT ON. is crystalizing in the Sentiment northern portion of the state which will result in concerted action in the near future looking toward a general movement throughout the state to urge the officials of the state of Min- nesota, or more properly the state in- vestment board, to dispose of some of the bonds ot other states held by Minnesota belonging to the perma- neat school fund, bring the money back to the state and purchase drain- age bonds. In this manner it is held that nearly $6,000,000 could be avail- able for the reclamation of the valu- able lands which are valueless at the present time without drainage, and would thereby be made taxable. However, 1t would not be neces- sary to sell all the bonds. Virginia 3 per cent bonds in the sum of $1,451,430 and Mississippi bonds bearing 3 per cent in the sum of $2,595,000. This would. make a total of $4,046,450, which would be all that is necessary for the present. All the other outside bonds carried by Minnesota carry a better rate of interest, 5 per cent Alabama bonds being the highest, though there isone small batch of $4,000 Delaware bonds only carring three per cent. Drainage work has always been hampered by lack of funds and there is a strong sentiment that the money which Minnesota has loaned out to other s‘ates for their devel- opment, could be invested to better advantage in the development of this state, where as good interest could be secureu and where land would be reclaimed and made tax- able and which would tend greatly to further develop the state. Minnesota now has approximately 3,000,000 acres of state swamp lands and state school lands granted to the state by acts of congress. The sur- vays are about completed and by the close of 1910 the last of the lands will have been granted to the state and the additional ‘acreage to be gained will not be very large. The Stephens law provides that state school money may be invested in state drainage bonds at a rate not to exceed 4 per cent. By drain- ing the swamp lands from $2 to $5 would be added to their value at once. In addition to the drainage pro- position, under the methods now pursued, every drainage canal now means a good road beside it, this being the practice of the state drainage commission and the engi- neers wherever practiceable, and the move vent for better roads is growing very rapidly. It is therefore the intention to call a convention with this purpose in view in the very near future, some time shortly the holidays, either at Thief River Falls or Be- midji, to concentrate effort to ac- complish the results outlined above. The slogan will be “Minnesota Money for Minnesota.”—Crookston Times. after It would appear to the Pioneer that Bemidji would be the prcper place for holding such a convention, by reason of its lication. This city isin the center of the north half of the state, and has most ex- cellent railroad facilitics, this place easy who live in the drainage is desired. natural “hub” of this so-called *“swamp-land” district; and our hospitable people would be glad to entertain delegates to such a con- vention. p Bemidji extends the ‘“‘glad hand,” and will welome a crowd of men who want to deliberate on *Minne- sota Money for Minnesota.” making to those country where Bemidji is the access TO MAKE ALL GIRLS COOK German Women Propose 'Compulsory Domestic Duties Course. Berlin, Dec. 23.—All German girls will be forced by a system of con- scription to undergo a period of train- ing in domestic duties if the German Evangelical Women's society succeeds in a move just started. The league proposes that just as men are em- ployed in the army so should all girls be compelled by law to serve a period in the kitchen and other household work. 2 An elaborate system of registration and police supervision is proposed in | order to enforce the compulsory household and kitchen service. ESTRADA VICTOR IN GREAT BATTLE Government “Forces in Nic- aragua Crushed. HUNDREDS DIE IN FIGHT American Naval Authorities . Open Hospitals. at Bluefields an:i the Wounded of Both Sides Are Being Cared For — Believed Successful Army Will Now March on Managua, the Capital City of the Country. ‘Washington, Dec. 23.—The disas- trous defeat and subsequent surren- der to Estrada of the entire army of Zelaya, which has been operating in the eastern part of Nicaragua, was announced in dispatches to the navy department. The victorious Estra- dans are preparing to advance on Managua. More than- 2,600 men killed, wound- ed or captured were lost to the gov- ernment and Bluefields has been turned into a hospital camp, manned by Americans, to take care of the ‘wounded of both sides, who are com- ing into the city. Captain Shippley of the Des Moines {in a dispatch says: “The Zelayan frces were complete- 1y routed after several hours of hard fighting and surrendered. “Generals Gonzales and Castrillo, with 1,900 men, were captured, with four field pieces, 1,500 rifles and 1, 000,000 rounds of ammunition. The fighting of the last two days is esti- mated to have cost 600 men killed or ‘wounded on both sides. Americans Care for Wounded. “The wounded are being brought to Bluefields, as hospital facilities are very inadequate. 1 have established a hospital on shore, employing sur- geons from the Tacoma and Des Moines, with fourteen assistants, a commissary detachment and a gang of carpenters. No force has been used, as it is supposed all will be quiet. It is estimated that the Zelayans killed, wounded and captured will number 2,600 men.” According to Shippley, Estrada's army began an organized attack on Dec. 20 on the outposts of the Zelayan forces under General Gonzales. These were defeated and routed and 200 men were captured or killed. Fighting continued throughout that day and the day following until the Zelayan forces surrendered. It is reported in Bluefields that Vas- quez, formerly general of the Nic- araguan forces, has been imprisoned in Managua. Likely to Advance on Managua. It is believed that Estrada will now push on at once to Managua to se- cure control of the Pacific side of the country, which is the stronghold of the government. Although the Ze- layan army was practically concen- trated at Rama and the biggest part of his forces have been captured it is belleved that Estrada may meet with serious resistance, particularly on the part of adherents of Madriz, who are numerous and have by their former maneuvers shown their determination to maintain their leader in the presi- dency. If fighting continues in Managua and other points on the Pacific coast it is possible that a condition of chaos, greater than any yet reached, will ensue. The state department has made no further move and' no steps will be taken until the presence of American marines or bluejackets is required for the protection of Americans and Amer- ican property. ROYAL PRINCE FOR CANADA Duke of Connaught May Be Next Gov- ernor General. Montreal, Dec. 23.—The Herald prints a statement that there is every likelihood of the Duke of Connaught, the king’s brother, succeeding Earl Grey as governor general of Canada next year. The Herald says the pro- posal has been received with favor both in England and Canada and inti- mates that only the formal acqui- escence of the authorities at Ottawa is wanting to make the change an ac- complished fact. Should the duke come to Canada it will be the first time that the crown has been represented in Canada by a prince of royal blood. GIFTS FOR STRICKEN PEOPLE Chicago Aldermen Play Santa Claus at Cherry, Il Chicago, Dec. 23.—Twelve Chicago aldermen went - to Cherry, III, the stricken mining town where 300 min- ers were entombed last month, to play Santa Claus to the 1,000 widows and orphans bereft in the St. Paul mine disaster. ‘With the aldermen went a full car- load of toys, candies and fruits for the children and many more substan- tial gifts for the stricken mothers. Christmas Whisky Seized. Camilla, Ga., Dec. 23.—The mayor and city council of Camilla seized 84t gallons of “Christmas whisky” at the Atlantic Coast Line railroad freight depot here. It is said that the rail road will resist the seizure. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, . ¥.J. GHENEY & CO., Toledo. O. We, the undersigned, have known A Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in” all business transac- | tions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Oatarrh Cure is taken internally, ! acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price75cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation, TWENTY PER CENT LARGER Exports for November Greatly Exceed Same Month Last Year. ‘Washington, Dec. 23.—November ex- ports, which exceeded by 20 per cent those of November last year, are shown in some detail by a special statement just prepared by the bureau of statistics of the department of com- sierce and labor. It shows the value of fifty principal articles exported in November and the eleven months end- Ing with ‘November, 1909, compared with - corresponding periods of last year. Of the $31,750,000 increase, $16 000,000, or over one-half, occurs in cot- ton; yet the quantity of cotton export- ed in November is materially less than in November of last year. The quan- tity of cotton exported in November, 1909, was 552,000,000 pounds, valued | at $79,000,000, and in November of last | year the quantity exported was 691, 000,000 pounds, valued at $63,000,000. New-Gash-Want-Rate Toledo Bank Closes Doors. ROADS' MUST OBEY ORDERS| rmoicao, 0, Dec. 23—Following an T examination by State Examiner B. Told Failure to Comply Will Be Re-| Seymour the éast Side Banking cmg: garded as Intentional. pany made an assignment to a clear- ‘Washington, Dec. 23.—A sharp no-| ing house committee. Excessive loans tice has been sent out to railroads by | on doubtful securities are given by the interstate commerce commission; the examiner as the cause of the fail- ‘warning them that failure hereafter | ure. to obey the orders of the commission, TR N T either through misunderstanding or | TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY negligence of employes, will be treat-| Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets ed as intentional violation. | rugglsts rofund money if 1t fails to cure. "B D W.GROVE'S signature is on each box. 25c -MAS Gl poor grade cigars. ',-Cant-a-Word Where cash accompanies copy we will publish all “Want Ads"” for half- cent a word per insertion. Where cash does not accompany copy the regular rate of one ceuta word will be charged. EVERY HOME HAS A WANT AD For Rent--For Sale--Exchange --Help Wanted--Work Wanted --Etc.--Etc. HcoLP WANTED. A A A A AN AR WANTED—Three more girls to write news items. Call at this office for particulars. WANTED—Girl for general house work. Apply 207 Irvine avenue S. FOR SALE B USSR FOR SALE—16 heavy work horses from 1500 to 1650 lbs. and 4 to 6 years old, right out of hard work. Tom Smart. FOR SALE—Good work horses. Will sell cheap. Inquire at my barn, rear of Postoffice block. S. P. Hayth. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of = rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—A No. 5 Oliver and a No. 7 Smith-Premier typewriter Inquire at Pioneer office FOR SALE—Xmas cards and tags at half price. Pioneer office. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—House for rent. quire of Frank Lane. In- MISCELLANEOUS AR PN RN RSN PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to 6 p. m, and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Donald, librarian WANTED—To buy, 50 lbs. of clean washed rags. Will pay 5cents per pound. Call at or phone this office. 402 Beltrami Ave. WANTED—Place for young gentle- man to work for board and room. Inquire of Prof. Ritchie. BISIAR & MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street Dayphone 319. Night phones 115, 434 Calls Answered at All Hours HARRY MASTEN Piano Tuner Formerly of Radenbush & Co. of St. Paul Instructor of Violin, Piano, Mando- lin and Brass Instruments. Music furnished for balls, hotels. weddings, banquets, and all occasions. Terms reasonable. All music up to date. Phone N. W. 535, or call at 213 Third Street, upstairs. HARRY ‘MASTEN, Plano Tuner WOOD! Leave your orders for seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine Wood with 1S. P. HAYTH Telephone 11 BROWN & TRACY (0. W. E. NEILER, Mgr., Andrus Bldg! Lobby, Minneapolis. GRAIN AND COPPER STOCKS i Private wires to all markets and through copper country. Correspond, encesolicited. Daily grain and copp stock letters sent on request. Remember we handle only the leading well known brands. No fancy packages of Boxes of 25---10c Cigars, $2.00 ‘Boxes of 25---5¢ Cigars, $1.00 Boxes of 50---10¢ OCigars, $4.00 Boxes of 50--5c Cigars, $2.00 Watch CORMONTAN & HANSON [~ DRUGCISTS Rnew How Postoffice Corner Our Windows Bemidji, Vinn. ‘When you find a beverage that’s in the food class—the pure food class—you have one that you can use not only for the enjoyment that is in it, but for the good that it will do you. Such a beverage is Bemidji’s Pilsener Beer It’s primary object is to supply you with a refreshing drink. But at the same time, it carries with it a measure of food value that is worthy of no small consideration. Doctors agree that the PILSENER style beer is strengthemng to the weak, invigorating to the-strong. it aids digestion, cleanses the system and has a tonic quality that is quieting to the nerves and con- ductive to sound sleep. Let us send you a case. Bemidji Brewing Co. Telephone 238 Bemidji. Minn. The Finger of Prudence There is a time for everything. Right now is the time to pit in a supply of coal, and order your storm sash and be prepared to meet the next cold snap which will be here soon. “DO IT NOW.” We've got everything you want in the building material line, and it has never yet been said that our prices were high for the quality offered. We give you the best for your mopey and you cannot better the best. Phone 87 We Also Handle Coal and Wood M. E. Smith Retail Lumber Co., Bemidii IN BUSHEL BOXES ! They excel in quality any apples ever seen in Bemidji. Price $2.00, $2.25 and $2.50 per box Wine Sap, Gano and Jonathans. Send in your orders. Select Burbank Potatoes Thoroughly sorted before being binned in the 3 5 e basement, per bushel...... S Mixed varieties, treated in the same way. 300 Price, per bushel......ccc.ccccuvuueiiiiiniineeiennnnns ARG AT B 5 § o0 P S 7 large bars of Soap for 25¢. SHOES : In the shoe line we have ladies’ shoes from $ I to $3.50, also splendid bargains: in men’s and boy’s shoes. A large and complete line of rubber foot- wear, dry goods, ladies’, men’s and children’s under- wear. Our line is very reasonable in price. It will pay you to give the goods a thorough inspection. W. G. SCHROEDER Buy Your Lumber Direct From the Saw Mill We can supply your wants: for one. house or'a dozen. Headquarters for Lath and Shingles of all kinds. Let Us Figure Your Bills Douglass Lumber Company, Bemidji (On Lake Irving, Telephone 371) The Coming of the “S00” has DOUBLY assured the future of Bemidji. EVERYBODY now feels that Bemidjii is a SURE WINNER We Know It—Consequently, are prepared to offer more liberal terms than ever to purchasers. Hereafter only 25 per cent of the purchase price will be required as first payment on lots sold by us— and the interest charge will be only 8 per cent. We Know our security will be first class and for this reason make the above concession to new buyers of business and residence lots. | Call on us for detailed information re- ! garding the City of Bemidji as a business, residence or manufacturing location—or call up H. A. SIMONS, our local representative Bemid}i Townsite and Im- provement Company. 404 New York Life Building ST. PAVL, MINN. : ! Il AN HOUR saved in summoning the plumber by telephone may save the price of several years of service. It certainly saves a lot of discomfort and worry, The Bell Telephone keeps the household in constant touch with all the resources of civilization and is instantly available in any emergency. - It also keeps the household in constant. touch with the broader outside world by means of the Long Distance Service of the Bell System. NorthwesternTelephone Exchange Co. ery Bell Telephone is the Center of the System. Comfort in the Home in the title of the new 32 pagee bo;:lcot \tvhich illu- HO me Comfor‘t attained by The New strates and describes the ROND Oak Bast Burner new ROUND OAK HARD COAL BASE BURNER. For say twenty years there has been practically noadvance in Base Burner construction. In fact some base burners made twenty- five years ago have not until the advent of the ROUND 0AK with its new features last year—been classified. Now to have a new base burner with brand new and efficient ideas—that enable the stove to do hetter work— use less fuel—and give more modern, up-to-date service, naturally calls for something to explain the reasons why the ROUND OAK BASE BURNER steps in and bodily claims the first place. ALL— EVERYTHING is ex- plained in the new base burner booklet, which is yours for the asking—or by mail free. Really and truly worth reading if you are interested—and WE SAY IT. ¥ Do not forget; 42 per cent more radiation than any other Base Burner. W. M. ROSS HARDW ARE, FURNITURE, COAL, Furnaces and Tinsimithing Phone 65 and 390 Corner Fourth and Minnesota i £ _ommm—