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Douglass Lumber (On Lake Irving, We can supply your wants for one house or a dozen. Headquarters for Lath and Shingles of all kinds. MBER From the Saw Mill Let Us Figure Your Bills Company, Bemidji Telephone 371) ' THE MODEL DRY CLEANING HOUSE HOGANSON BROS., Proprietors Telephone No. 537 106 Second Stree Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ ‘and Gents’ Clothing, Household Furnishings, etc. and Pressing on Short Notice. Rugs, Carpets, Also Sponging ““Sons of Herman” Had Good Time. The members of the Sons of Herman lodge of Bemidji enjoyed Sunday in a most pleasant manner, at the home of Nick Deitrich, when the occasion was made a getting- together of many of the members of the lodge for an “experience meet- ing,” prior to the opening of the new year. There were no ladies present, and the gentlemen regaled themselves with good things to eat and drink and had a general good time. During the afternoon the noted Sons of Herman choir “got busy,” with the result that encores were responded to with a frequency that kept the air surcharged with melodi- ous voices that were harmoniously blended and of great strength. The choir was composed of the following well known singers of local repute: John Schmidt, leader; Nick Deitrich, Matt Mayer, Matt Thome, Joseph Weber, Ed. Letke, Frank Silversack, John Ripple and Vincient Schneitzer. “Die Wacht am Rhine” was the favorite selection, which was rendered many times, because of vehement requests for more, even from the singers. John Ripple and Matt Mayer acted as cooks and prepared a din- ner that was partaken of very liber- ally with accompanying words of praise from those at the table. This gathering waa one of the kind wherein only genuine German hosts can extend the “glad hand” and the “boys” all had a good time. All New People at Brinkman. Those who attend the Brinkman Family Theater tonight will witness all new performers and new acts equal to any that has ever played in this city. Among the new features in the bill for the first half of the week are: Rogers and Marvin, styled, “The Song Birds of the South,” in “A Royal Welcome”’; Roy Bogart, black- faced comedian and Spaulding Bros, acrobats; the best of moving pictures and ‘excellent music.- This is one of the best bills in many weeks and should draw a packed house each night. W. J. Waybright To Leave City. Wm. Waybright of this city has ac- cepted a position with the well known wholesale house of Boutell Brothers. He has applied for the territory in this locality so that he might remain in this city with his family, but it seems that this cannot be arranged. Mrs. Waybright will not leavé Bemidji until spring and then ‘expects to make her home in a new city, just where she cannot tell. Her desire has been to remain in Be- midji asshe was just becoming well acquainted and hoped to remajn here permantly. BUY ICE BY THE LOAD. We delieverice direct from the l1ake to any part of the city. with a hospitality that is unbounded; Bemidiji Ice Co. A REAL SALE 1-2 OFF ON ALL HOLIDAY GOODS Everything Marked in Plain Figures Just Divided by Two Manicure Set Toilet Sets Shaving Sets Albums Holiday Stationery Ink Wells Smoker Sets Handkerchief Boxes Glove Boxes Necktie Boxes Calendars This Sale Runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Only Watch Our Windows Postoffice Gorner CORMONTAN & HANSON Up-to-date Druggists BemidJi, Minn. We Know How ESTRADA'S ARMY ON TO MANAGUA Capture of Nicaraguan Cap- ital Seems Inevitable. FIERCE BATTLE AT RECERD Remnant of Zelaya’s Forces Not Killed or Captured at Rama Raises White Flag Following the Latest Engage- ment—Heroism of American Sol- diers of Fortune Largely Responsi- ble for Revolutionist Victory. Bluefields, Nicaragua, Dec. 2s— ith the last vestige of former Pres- dent Zelaya's army either killed or captured nothing stands in the way of General Hstrada's march against Managua. General Diaz has already begun the Managuan advance and un- less President Madriz sues for peace the capture of the capital by the rev- olutionists seems inevitable. The capitulation of Zelaya’s army came in a flerce battle between the revolutionists and government troops at Recero. The government troops, which had fled from Rama after the fighting of Monday and Tuesday, made their last stand at Recero. They were soon overwhelmed. After a two hours’ engagement, in which scores of gov- ernment troops recklessly threw away their lives, the Zelayan forces raised the white flag. ‘When the full story of the Rama and - Recero battles was written it was found-that American soldiers of fortune played a leading part and were as responsible as any other egency for the sweeping revolutionary victory. The heroism displayed by John Brainsford, a Nerth Dakotan, is but a sample of the courage shown by a score of other Americans who inspired the revolutionists to such a vietory as is rarely seen in Central American soldiers. Brainsford, thrice wounded in Monday’s fight at Rama, crawled into Estrada’s camp three days later with his hand bandaged with an American flag. He had been left for dead on the field and was one of the two Americans reported killed in this engagement. Cared for by Americans. Brainsford was sent on to Blue- flelds and is now being cared for by the surgeons of the American war- ships. Generals Gonzales, Castillo and Roberto were captured and are now in Bluefields. They all admit that Zelaya’s cause has been crushed. The condition of 1,800 prisoners captured shows that the government troops fought against tremendous odds. They are so weak and emaci- ated that many who are uninjured are dying from disease and exhaustlon. For the last two weeks the only rations of the soldiers were bananas and corn and these were dealt out sparingly. Nearly half of the men were without shoes and their feet were terribly cut in marches and flights over the stony roads. United States Consul Moffat was so moved by the plight of the men that he immediately cabled his government an account of the sufferings and needs of the men. There is not enough food in Bluefields for the men, as all avaflable stores are being used to supply the revolutionists, while, as for clothing, the need can only immedi- ately be supplied by contributions from other countries. Aid Rushed to Suffering Troops. Washington, Dec. w»—To relieve the starvation of the captured soldiers of the Zelayan army at Rama and fur- nish much needed aid to soldiers of both the Nicaraguan government forces and the insurgents who were injured in the battle near Rama the United States government has or- dered the cruiser Prairie, now-at Co- lon, to take on board $5,000 worth of staple supplies obtained by funds of the American Red Cross society. The cruiser will proceed with all possible haste to Bluefields. Zelaya Prepares to Flee. Managua, Dec. 2..—A special guard of soldiers was called to the mansion of former President Zelaya to act as an escort for Zelaya in his intended departure for Corinto, where the Mex- jcan gunboat General Guerrero awaits his orders. It is believed Zelaya in- tends to go first to Mexico and thence to Brussels, there to remain until Nicaragua emerges from her present chaos. EVERTON GIVEN FREEDOM Hypnotist Whose Subject Died Ex- onerated by Grand Jury. Somerville, N. J,, Dec. 2 -—“Profes- sor” Arthur Everton, a hypnotist who came into unpleasant notoriety on Nov. 8 through the death of Robert Simpson, one of his subjects on the stage of the Somerville theater after he had been placed in a cataleptic state, will not be tried for manslaugh- ter. The Somerset grand jury, after considering Everton’s case for three days, failed to hand down an indict ment against the hypnotist. Two Firemen Are Killed. Lewiston, Me., Dec. 2i,.—Two fire men were killed and others injured in the destruction by fire of the Callahan block, one of the largest structures in the business section of the city. Tremendous Loss of Life During Storm in the Orient. | Victoria, B. C., Dec. 2i.—News was brought by the steamer Empress of India that a tremendous loss of life was occasioned off Korea and Japan by severe gales shortly before the liner sailed. Six hundred and twenty Korean fishing vessels were wrecked off Gin- po, south of Humgyong, while in Northeastern Korea' more than half the fleet of fishing craft was lost. It was estimated that the loss of life would exceed 2,000. VANDERBILT HIDES IN WEST Would Escape Notoriety Resulting From Recent Divorce 8ult. Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 27.—Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt is in Cheyenne and will remain in the West for some time, ostensibly to look over his Western in- terests but in reality to escape further notoriety regarding the recent divorce suit brought and successfully prosecut- ed by his wife, formerly Miss Elsie French. This much was learned from ettendants of his party. Vanderbilt arrived in his private ear, the Wayfarer, and gave strict in- structions that he would not be “in” to anybody, most of all to reporters. One reporter managed to break through the cordon of valets, cooks and vassals thrown about the car, much to Vanderbilt’s chagrin. Van- derbilt bluntly announced that he had nothing to say, not even on matters of a general nature, “TRIAL” DIVORCE A FAILURE Pastor's Wife, Tiring of Agreement, Seeks Real Article. Salem, Mass.,, Dec. 27.—The wife of Rev. Charles H. Puffer, who caused a sensation by entering with her hus. band into a three-year “trial divorce” contract, has decided that the plan is & failure. The three-year clause does not expire until next February, but Mrs. Puffer has applied in the Hssex superior court.for a bona fide divorce. Rev. Mr. Puffer, who is pastor of the First Universalist church here, and Mrs. Puffer agreed before lawyers to say no unkind word about each other during the “trial divorce.” The husband agreed to pay $25 a month “trial” alimony and $7,000 in case a real decree was granted at the end of three years. The Puffers were mar- ried over twenty years ago. FEAR FOR HEALTH OF MARK TWAIN Death of Daughter May Seri- ously Affect Humorist, Redding, Conn., Dec. 27.—It was the most sorrowful Christmas day Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) has ever spent and his friends gathered at the home expressing grave fears for his health. The body of his dead daughter rest- ed In a flower covered coffin in the library and the genial humorist is just beginning to realize the extent of his bereavement. ‘When the body was discovered in the bathtub, where Miss Clemens had died of an epileptic seizure, her father VAT ST EATE T SAMUEL L. CLEMENS. was stunned with grief and it was several hours before he could say any- thing. Now he remains in his own room, nerving himself for the journey to their old home at Elmira, where the body will be taken. Dr. Smith, the Clemens family phy- sician, has been at the homestead ever since Miss Jean was found dead. He 1s paying the closest attention to the aged humorist and author and he makes no concealment of his fears for the effect of his daughter’s sudden death on him. WORST STORM OF SEASON Surface and Elevated Traffic at Chi- cago Impeded. Chicago, Dec. 27.—Chicago’s Chrlst- mas present from Jack Frost was the worst snow storm of the year, At times it reached the proportions of a blizzard and surface and elevated traffic was badly crippled. The railroads report trains from thirty minutes to six hours late. The storm was accompanied by a high wind from the lake, which drifted the snow badly on the streets and sidewalks, making footing for pedes- trians precarious. RECOVERS FROM SICKNESS William J. Bryan Starts on a Trip to Cuba. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 27.—William J. Bryan, who has been ill for several days at the home of his cousin, ex- Governor William S. Jennings. left for Miami, Fla., from which point he will board a steamer for Cuba, later going to South America. Mr. Bryan was feeling much better when he left the city, but was still suf- fering from a severe cold. WARM WEATHER IN EUROPE Temperature Rises Suddenly to a Summer Level. London, Dec. 25.—A meteorological phenomenon, which, it is stated, has not been known in 150 years, ‘is ex- perienced in parts of Western and Southern Europe. The temperature has risen with astonishing suddenness under the influence of a southerly wind to a summer level. The confrast BODY OF WILBY BRANNON BURIED AT GREENWOOD [Continued from First Page.] other tree, knocking the top off, which hit- young Brannon on the head, inflicting terrible wounds and rendeging him unconscious. The unfortunate young man never regained consciouéuess, although he lived for nearly three hours. His body was brought to Be- midji last Friday. To the broken-hearted mother, father, sisters and brothers, who tis in sorrow where his footsteps shall When You Have a’ Prescription You want it accurately filled and with the purest of drugs. Ask your physician about the quality and the medicinal value of the famous PARK, DAVIS & COMPANY DRUCS used in our prescription department, which drugs we guarantee to be of the highest standard, and handled only by competent druggists, which insures purity and accuracy. City Drug Store E.N.FRENCH & CO., 116 Third Street Phone 52 never again find echo, we extend the sympathy of one who knew Wilby and liked him. When they have drained the cup may peace that pass- eth all understanding come to them from One who cares for each little sparrow that falls. “Bad Mzn” Killed by Rancher. Helena, Mont., Dec. 25.—Harry Rog- ers, a promirent Teton county ranch- man, shot and instantly killed Don Corrella, a Mexican, when the latter threatened his life if he did not-do a dance stunt for his entertainment. The Mexican had a bad reputation, having Jjust completed a jail seutence for mak. ing a gun play in Cutbank. Ohio Banker Is Convicted. Canton, O., Dec. 25.—William L. Dbavis, former vice rresident of the defunct State bank of Canton, was found guilty of embezzlement by a jury at Lisbon, O. The jury was out all night. Davis was tried on a charge of abstracting from the bank 350 shares of bank stock, valued at $360,000. White Steamer You see them wherever you go and they go where- ever you see them. Iam now ready to demonstrate THE WHITE STEAMER AUTOMOBILE Before you make your selection investigate this automobile as to quality, style and price. You cer- tainly will not be fair to yourself unless you fully ex- amine the real worth of this car. T.J. ANDREWS AGENT New-Gash-Want-Rate ',-Cent-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. HELP WANTED, AN AN NN OSSN 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. WANTED—Girl for general house- work. 820 Beltrami Ave. WANTED—AL once. typesetting. Daily Pioneer. Girl to learn Apply at office FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Forty acres tamarac stumpage, approximately 1600 cords. Apply to O.]. Weekley, Bemidji. Stumpage two miles north of Bemidji. 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 2 rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—A No. 5 Oliver and a No. 7 Smith-Premier typewriter Inquire at Pioneer office. MISCELLANEOUS 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. 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 eccasions. Terms reasonable. All music up to date. Phone N. W. 535, or call at 213 Third S Street, upstairs. HARRY MASTEN, Piano Tuner WOOD! Leave your orders for seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine Wood with S. P. HAYTH has been most marked in Spain, France and ‘Switzerland, but has been great farther north. Telephone 11 ORDERING SUPPLIES by TELEPHONE THE retail merchants telephone serves not only as a salesman, but also as a purchasing agent. When a merchant finds that he is going to run out of a line of goods, he calls up the wholesaler or faciory and not only orders a new stock, but comes to an agreement on the price and the time of delivery. The unexpected needs of his customers can be met with the least possible delay. If the merchant cannot find what he wants in town, the Long Distance Service of the Bell System brings him into immediate communication with other cities and other markets. NORTH WESTERN TELEPHONE GO. Every Bell Telephone is the Center of the System Wholesome Is it wholesome? That is the first question to be considered as regards a food or beverage. BEMIDJI'S PILSENER BEER Is particularly wholesome. Brewed from choicest barley malt and hops. As a health beverage, it is recommended on account of its nutritive and tonic qualities. Knowing that it is wholesomwe you enjoy your glass of PILSENER style beer to the limif. Bemidji Brewing Co. Telephone 235 Bemidji. Minn. GIVEN AWAY FREE $17,000 Cash Value Prizes TO ADVERTISE CUR. FACTORY And the fastest growing Piano manufacturing business in the U. S. Can you solve this Rebus? R L= / B === _— We will send you CREDIT CHECK in the amount of your award which can be applied towards the purchase of any now piano in sur store jast the same as s0 much money. . We have given away more prizes, including pianos, than any other concern in the business. Hundreds of homes have been brightened through the liberal pollcy. of lhu company. We make this possible on account of manufacturing our pianos right here in Minneapolis and the large volume of business which we do. If you have not been successful before it will cost you nothing to try now, which may be your last chance. Send self addressed envelope to avoid your award being missent. SEGERSTROM PIANO WM’F’C. CO. and Salesroom, 806 Nicollet Avenue, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.