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M ' of Sinola, Sonora, Durango and Chi- -are said to be prommently connect CHIHUAHU’A CITY DESOLATE Long SIcge and Subsequent Sacklng ? the Cause. Chihuahua, Mex., control of telegraph and, railroad com- munication south and west of Chix huahua had reached a point where General Villa believed he would be impervious to any attack by the few federal troops remaining in the north. As the cities in the rebel territory are opened to communication General Villa believes that soon the states huahua will be free of federal control. This city, next to Monterey the most important in the north, is the scene of - desolation, occassioned .by its long siege and ‘'subsequent sacking by the invading rebels. No other large city in Mexico is more destitute. Shoots Wife; Kills Self. Tulsa, Okla.,, Deec. 23.—Louis T. Rea of Carrollton, Mo., shot and prob- ably fatally injured his wife, Blanch Rea, then shot himself to death in a hotel here. Both Rea and his' wife ed in Missouri. Captain Swept OUverboard. Halifax, N. S., Dec. 23.—The schoon- er John Parker, [rom Barbados, ar- rived -here with her flag at halfmast for the loss of her captain, James Richards of La Have, who was swept Dec. 23; ——Rebel TWO RESTAURANTS RAIDED Hungry Men Demand Food and 'Re- fuse to Pay. Portland, Ore., Dec. 23.—Two' res: taurants were stormed by gangs of men, led by Industrial Workers of the World, who announced that they are without money and must be fed. In the first case fourteen ate a meal and then announced that they ¢ould not and would not pay. -Three were arrested on charges of disorder- ly conduct. k& Later forty men walked into a res- taurant and demanded to be served, saying “Mayor Albee will pay for ‘it.” Twenty police reserves were sum- moned and after a stormy scene the men were ejected. None was arrest- ed. MURDER MAN FROM DULUTH Guest Bound for Sweden Dead Chicago Hotel. Chicago, Dec. 23.—The body/of Nels Elmer Ohaman, thirty-five years old, who was on his-way from Duluth to Sweden, was found in his hotel room here, His throat had been cut and the contents of his suitcase scattered about the room. ~The police believe that he was murdered. Ohaman had depgsited drafts for considerable sums in the hotel safe. in overboard by a high wave and drown- ed during the passage. Pioneer wants—one-half cont a ‘| word cash. QUITS TO WORK FOR' PEACE Hepruemafilvr Bartholdt Will Not Be Candidate for Re-election. ‘Washington, Dec. 23.—Representa- tive. Richard Bartholdt of St. Louis, who has represented the Tenth dis- trict in .the house for twenty-two years, has 1ssued a statement saying he will not be a candidate for re-clec- tion when his term expires in 1915. Only two other members of the house, © Representatives Payne of New York and Jones of Virginia, have longer records of service. Mr. Bar: tholdt expects to work for universal peace. * Ontario Premier Is lIL. New .- York, Dec. 23, —8ir James Whitney, premier of Ontario, is ill at the Hotel Manhattan and it mayire- quire a week or more rest before, he will be able to return to”Toronto. “He had been in Washington and was on his way home when it was decided to break the trip. 3 To Close Christmas The Home Bakery will be clpsed Christmas afternoon. from 2 to 5 o’clock. All orders will be delivered during the morning up to 2 o’clock. _lFOR SALE—Set 6f Russian Pony furs Adv. [ ’ creamery. Fresh buttermilk for sale at. th_.\Q] * 10c a-gallon.—Adyv. ., Clinfon, Ia., Dec. 23 & ongressman I. S. Pepper ‘o the Second, Iowa dis- trict is dead here. fered a relapse while convalescing from an attack of typhoid fever. Pepper was the first Democrat ever’ a very Democrats elected to congress from Iowa. ADDITIONAL WANTS T00 LATE TO CLASSIFY WANTED—I will do sewing at home. . Mrs: M. F. Keeler,’ 1011 Amemica avenue. Phone 874. - FOR RENT—Five room house on . Tenth and Minnesota. Phone 381 ring 2. Guernsey bull registered is kind, can be turned out on pasture with other stock. J. C. . Thompson, Blackduck, Minn. large muff and collerette. Phone 562. créamery. 10c a gallon. ~ The Store of Practical Gifts ' Kuppnhimer Even at this late date we are show- ing practically a complete selection of all the newer, ' better ideas in suits and overcoats for men and young men—-single and double breasted English and Amer- ican Styles. Overcoatsin full, half and three-quar- quarter length; shawl collar and belted backs. $10 .t0, $35 ments to complete or freshen up his winter wardrobe. SMOKING JACKETS The most pepular gift for any man, You should see those we areshowing inan end- less variety of patterns and colors at $8 TO 810 SHIRTS with the mew double collars to match. $1 TO 83 fancy pleated shirts with French flannels Other Fixin’s for men folks too numerous to mention but well worth a careful inspection in connection with your Christmas shopping. h of m new_white aad - A cmolets s m“ cuffs attached—Fancy desire. BATH ROBES Big comfy robes in vasious weights. and lengths; plain or fancy colors, uumlint t his Clothes A Rain Coat, Slip On or Gabardine makes an 1deal gift for any man. We have them in several different styles, all sizes, made from thoroughly waterproof fabrics to look as well in the sunshine as they protect when it snows $5 to $20 or rains. - Al the Knit-Knots .84 TO ss: HOSIERY mmmrmum‘umhm or fancy shades. Im attractive gift boxes, by the roll cuffi— pair or half dozen. kerchiefs eifher boxes of six at pay for them. 10c TO 80c Special arrangements have been made to assist the ladies in buying | Open Eveniogs. for the men folks. GILL HANDKERCHIEFS . L An unusual stoek of men’s’ pure linen hand- 10e TO BOc Copyright 1914 Kuppenheimer ’I‘HE giving of gifts and the timely, thought- ful remembrance of ones folks and friends at Chrlstmastlde will never grow old, and today in a greater degree than ever before people are reallzmg the added value of practical gifts, of remembrances that will continue to carry the message of friendship, affection and good will long after the holidays are over. NECKWEAR swagger new Bulgarian four-in-hands, ! and Bat Wings in the accepted winter |} styles. Some in attractive Christmas gift bexes. 28c TO 81 plain or monogram. Single of ix ot practicaly any’ price 7Ou care We knowwhat most men want, and fm,r one of the sales force will gladly help youin your selection of Ms gift. { Why not give him an order on us for just what he needs in the way of gar- A Bemidji, Minn. s o ; ‘He recently suf- | elected” from the- district and’ one of | SALE OR EXCHANGE—Full blood |. FOR SALE—Fresh buttermilk at the The See it, with Watch Case other Omega and Bracelet Watches, are both on exhibition = solid 14-kt in our show gold. The windows. movement has Enter the 15jewels, Itis contest now. o fully worth Only five §75 to $90 weeksmore ZAbsolutel Free! to the person compiling the gre:test number .of words from the ten letters in the words i ) Conditions of Skill Test: English words only; must be pelied correctly. Write on ‘one ide of paper; 50 words to a heet. Letters can be repeated. If competing lists contain Cut out the letters and make all the same number of wogds, neatness WOI’GS yOL{ will determine award, Three local judges shall decide <can irom as to the winner. List must be OMEGA WATC“ delivered to our store on or before closing date of Skill Test, The Bracelet Watch—the newest production of the OMEGA WATCH CoMPANY— is on exhibition in our show window, together with other sizes and styles of Omega Watches for Men and Women, at prices to suit every purse. The purpose of this - Skill Test, and the offer of this very high grade watch, is to impress you with the all around excellence of Omega Weatches and so influence your holiday buying. Skill Test Closes in Five Weeks! Geo. T. Baker & Co. Manufacturing Jewelers 118 Thrid St. Bemidjl Near'the Lake E g = £ ||IIIllIIIlII1II|llmllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIlIIIllll|lllllllllllllllllllIIIllllIllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllflfllfiiuml]llllfla THE NEW POCKET BILLIARD HALL CALBRAITH & DAYIS, Proprietors. Located First Door North of Unien Dopot Play Your Next Game in Our Hall ‘Barber Shop in Connection Do you pay rent? DONT! There is no need of it. The Bemidji Building and Loan Association will loan you money to help build or buy. Your monthly payments will not ~ amouat to more than rent. Borrow from your home association. They ean and will take better care of you than the associations in other towns. See any of the following officers at once: J.P. LAH Prosndent H. SCHUMAKE 'l‘rm. > W.L.B OKSSecretary v BEMIDJI AT.THE L) Bemid)i Ploneer Office | SUPPLY STORE .