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' SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914. | About The City | KKK K KKK KKK KK KK * LEST WE FORGET g TREKK KKK KKK K KKK Kryl is here next Monday. There will be a joint convention of the North-Central and Northwes- tern Minnesota Educational associa- tions in Bemidji February 5, 6, 7. Some of tne nation’s most pro- minent educators will speak. As a last big opportunity the Pio- neer is offering 25,000 votes to every contestant in the Schroeder piano contest for every dollar obtained for subscriptions. It is not yet too late to enter. This offer ends Jan. 17. It is one of the chief assets to a daily newspaper published in a city the size of Bemidji to have an in- teresting local news column. Not only are items telephoned to the Pio- neer appreciated by the publishers, but the readers enjoy them. Phone 31. That Kryle, one of the three great- est cornetists the world has ever known will appear in Bemidji, at the| Methodist church, January 12. K c mes here as one of the Redpath Ly | ceum bureau entertainers, 3 | brought to Bemidji by the Womanfi‘j‘ Study club. This is the second num- | ber. Next month brings the Schroeder | plano contest to a close, February 14 (' being the closing date. The candid- ates are growing closer each day, and all have a splendid opportunity to win. Save your votes for your favorite in the race, and help her win the pretty Instrument, now on display at Schroeder’s. G. P. Irish went to Begley yester- day to dispose of a couple of violins, Mrs. Lucy William of town of Nor- thern was a business visitor yester- day. Skating at the Roller Rink tomor- row.—Adv. Miss Klien of Maltby w in the city Wednesday shopping and call-| ing friends. Mrs. W. Ripley of Lav: was in Bemidji Thursday on business and calling on friends. Brinkman tonight - sie."—Adv. acing the Mu- John Martin of Fooston called on friends and transacted business the city yesterday. in D. Bast of Rosean is spending the day in Bemidji on a combined busi- ness and pleasure trip. Brinkman tonight “Facing the Mu- -Adv. . H. McCunaig of Walker was in| Bemidji Friday calling on and transacting business. friends Mrs. W. T. Blakeley of Farley spent the day in the city, returning home on the evening train. Brinkman tonight sie.”"—Adv. acing the Mu- BE. R. Montgomery ot Crookston transacted business and called i friends in Bemidji yesterday. Henry Norely of Thief River Falls was among the business visitors who spent yesterday in Bemidji. Now is the time to lay in a suppiy of sugar. See Schmidts Grocery.—- Adv. ' W. W. Jones of Gonvick, publisher of the Gonvick Banuer, spent Friday in Bemidji transacting business. Mrs. P. Buxton of Plantaganet was a Bemidji visitor Wednesday, calling on friends and doing some shopping. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Jones of School- craft were in Bemidji yesterday at- tending to various business matters. One of these days you ought to Brinkman Theatre Tonight THE HARRY ST. GLAIR STOCK COMPANY Presents Tonight the Great Four Act Rural Drama Entitled “Facing The Music” A Play Full of Comedy, Drama and Pathos and Embracing the Strength of the Entire Company of Fourteen Talented Act- ors and Actresses Admission, 25¢, 36¢c 20 to Hakkerups and have your pie- ture taken.—Adv. Miss Florence Smith of this city left yesterday for North Yakima, Washington, where she will visit her brother for some time. Miss Ella Freeman and Miss Syl- via Wright of Park Rapids were among the visitors and shoppers who spent Friday in Bemidji. Eyeryone should have a business education and Mankato Commercial College, Mankato, Minn., is the |school to get it.—Adv. ) Mrs. G. H. Hansell of Bagley re- |turned to her home yesterday after a short visit with her mother, Mrs. H. W. Bailey of this city, | 0. Furnseth of Bagley spent yes- terday in Bemidji calling on friends and transacting business. Mr. Furn- seth left for his home today. John Morrison of Puposky was in the city yesterday and while here called at the Pioneer office and re- newed his subscription for another year, Mr. Hendrix of Gully, Minnesota, was in Bemidji Friday. This was his first visit to our town and he was very favorably impressed with our little city. Small debts accumulate rapidly. Small savings do likewise. Begin to save something today. Deposit it at interest in the Northern National bank.—Adv. Miss Julia Simons returned this morning from Saum where she has spent the past week as the guest of Mary Simons who is uctor in the schools of that village. Quite a number of cases of small pox are reported at Farley and Spur 106, The schools at Farley have been closed for the past three weeks and the teacher at Spur has also h the disease, but is now on the road to recovery. A young gallant in the seventh grade was asked the other day by Miss Randall to spell “partial”. His thoughts were evidently on a dif- ferent road than spelling and promptly pelled P-a-r-s-h-a-l-1-.— Cass Lake Times. 10 Miss Carlton of Minneapolis, has been the guest of Mrs. Higby for the past three days, left his morning on the § o’clock far She had been :nds and relatives in Grand Forks W F. D. before coming here, 10.00 reward for the arrest and conviction of the party or partics who chopped and broke down two maple trees on my boulevard. L. F. Johnson, 1014 Bemidji avenue. Digk ved in Bemidji vesterday noon from Superior, Wis- consin, to assist his team in their endeavor to carry off the champioa- ship of Northern Minnesota by de- feating the Bemidji team. Bradley's playing was undoubtedly the cause of their victory last evening. Bradley arr G. G. Winter of Minneapolis ar- rived in Bemidji this morning and will spend a few days here visiting! with friends and transacting Ir. Winter was formerly mana- ger of the Crookston Lumber Com- pany land office of this city but is now at the head of the same depart- ment in Minneapolis. busi- nes “Dad"” Palmer who sweat over the first forms of the Crookston Daily Times, has sold out his job office in Bemidji and is in Crookston today for the first time in 13 years. However Dad did not need a guide and found all the principal places without the least difficulty. He is the oldest printer in Northern Minnesota, and as spry as a rabbit.—Crookston Daily Times. According to the Internaitonal Falls Daily Journal, up to Thursday evening 108 persons have signed the total abstinence pledge in that city since Mr. Rankin, the temperence or- ator, has been giving his lectures there. Mr. Rankin spent two week in Bemidji this fall. He spoke one week in the Presbyterian church and one week in the Methodist, and a large number of Bemidji people signed the pledge during that time. Best Cough Medicine for Children “I am very glad to say a few words in praise of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy” writes Mrs. Lida Dewey, Milwaukee, Wis, “I have used it for years both for my children and my- iself and it never fails to relieve and cure a cough or cold. No family with children should be without it as it gives almost immediate relief in cases of croup.” Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is pleasant and safe to take, which is of great impor- tance when a medicine must be giv- en to young children. For sale by all dealers—Adv. YOUNG MEN ISSUE ULTI MATUM TO GIRLS. Dodge City, Kan., Jan. 10— ‘When young women of the town vowed to decline the at- tentions of gentlemen Wwho drink, smoke or swear, the boys issued an ultimatum that no girl who wore false hair, slit skirts or paint would be acceptable company. FhEFEE R RS oo oo ode oo vl ode b ole e oo ol b o b INEW YORK'S GREAT Project Cost Ciiy One Hundred and Sixfy-two Millions. New York, Jan. 10.—The new Cats- kill aqueduct, through which within will be opened shortly. A blast of dynamite will be fired 400 feet under ground at One Hundred pletion of the tunnel of one of the most stupendous undertakings of the sort in the history of the world's mu- nicipalities. $162,000,000 in money and the labor of more than 72,000 men and the in- Jury or death of nearly 4,000. Foreign engineers rank the aqueduct with the gineering feats of the world. The aqueduct is the most difficult part of the gigantic provisions which supply. which the water will i.ow through a fifteen-foot pipe in its ninety-six-mile trip to the city, is 12.8 miles square, and its cost will approximate $20,- 000,000. MERCHANTS ARE PROTESTING Milwaukee House Furnishers Hit by Eugenic Marriage Law. Milwaukee, Jan. 10.—Merchants in ity who make a business of fur- homes for mnewly married estimated that the dearth of marriages resulting from, the new Wisconsin engenics law is costing nearly $10,000 a day. Only five marriage licenses have been issued in this city since the new law went into effect on Jan. 1. Previous to that time the county clerk issued on an average tewnty-five to thirty licenses a aay. Dealers estimate that each newly married couple invests $300 in furniture, groceries, fuel and rentals. JUDGE PAID FEES TO SELF Stratford (Conn.) Probate Jurist Dis- barred From Practice. Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 10.—Charles H. Peck, for years probate judge in Stratford, was disbarred from the practice of law by the superior court. The decision was on a presentment | by the state’s attorney regarding his acts as judge of probate on the es- tate of Mrs. Susan M. B. Berry. It was charged that while acting as judge Mr. Peck engaged himself as counsel to advise himself as judge and charged $750 for his services. The heirs objected and later Judge Peck paid back the money. REFUSES TO QUIT OFFICE Federal District Attorney Defies Request. Helena, Mont.,, Jan. 10.—Replying to a telegraphed request from United States Attorney General McReynolds for his resignation, A. W. Heidel, as- sistant federal district attorney here, issued a formal statement declaring that he would not resign, because his attempted removal is for the further- ance of political ends and to strength- en and build up a political machine. INTERESTE Albanian Boundary Dispute Amicably Adjusted. Rome, Jan. 10.—Premier Venizelos of Greece was convinced after his conference with the Marquis di San Giuliano, Italian minister of foreign affairs, that a perfect agreement on the question of the southern frontier of Albania existed between Italy and Austria and was supported unre- servedly by Germany. Montana a year New York city's water supply |& of 500,000,000 galions a day will flow, | and Forty-ninth street and St. Nicho-|& las avenue and will signal the com-|® The aqueduct has cost the ecity|< Panama canal as cne of the great en- | have been made for New York's water |3 The Ashokan reservoir, from | According to this agreement the frontier lines are to be drawn as ar- ranged by the international confer- ence in London. Some of the details have not yet been finally settled. As regards the Aegean islands, Italy, Austria and Germany accept substantially the proposal made by Sir Edward Grey. Greece is to have the islands of Chios and Mitylene, while the islands occupied by Italy are to be the subject of direct nego- tiations between Constantinople and Rome. TRAFFIC HALTED BY STRIKE Troops on Goard in South African District. Cape Town, Jan. 10.—Railroad serv- ice in the Transvaal and the Orange Free State provinces is badly disor- ganized by the strike of railway em- ployes. Police are on guard at all the sta- tions and detachments of troops have been ordered to the affected areas as a precautionary measure. Assassin Threatens Poincare, Paris, Jan. 10.—Fernad Arronis cre- ated a furore of excitement by making a hostile demonstration in front of the Elysee palace, President Poin- care’s officia residence. He attempt- ed to commit suicide when cornered by the police. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury. as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous .surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on preserip- tions from reputable physicians, as the AQUEDUCT COMPLETE: * Vitagraph A grateful thief makes an heiress of his benefaetress. She never knew how it was done. - The picture tells it. “The llarmiiss One"” J Lubin A thrilling drama. *‘A Gura for Suffragetts” Biogrnph A very laughable comedy. “Ilu’sm a I.zmr” A laugh provoker all the y through. BOSTON PRESENTS REASONS Desires to Be Location of New Eng- land Regional Bank. Boston, Jan. 10—Boston business men who presented views on the es- teblishment of a Tegional reserve bank here to the bank orzanization ORAND THENTRE TO-NIGHT MATINEE SUNDAY, 3 P. M. “The Man Outside” Essanay 522920 8 An_exceedingly exciting ¢ and interesting drama of & unusual theme, featuring § 2 Harry Mainhall and Ruth ¢ Stonehouse. g “Ne Place for Father” A drama of appeal that will carry and hold the at- tention. ¢ “Anclent Temple sof Karnak , Egypt” Vitagrap!: Some very interesting © travel scenes. “The Hoodoo Umbrsila” Vitagraph A very humorous comedy with Hughey Mack and Kate Price. committee were told by Secretary Me- Adoo that the committee recognized a friendly contest between sections for the banks, but was obliged to consider the problem an economic one in the broadest sense. < Statistics showing the increase in the past ten years in cotton, woolen and shoe manufacturing in New Eng- &/ ton, former secretary of the chamber 2| six New England states a regional 1and were présonted by Elwin G. Pres.. of commerce, who favored making the bank district, with Boston as the cen- $797,948,900 COST OF NAVIES United States Second Among World Powers in Amount Spent. ‘Washington, Jan. 10.—Just $797,348,- 900 was expended last year in con- struction by the seven naval powers of ibe world, the United States standing second in the list with appropriations of $140,800,643. Great Britain spent $235,713,489, while Germany was not; far behind the United States, with an expenditure of $111,270,025. Japan took last place, having spent but $48,- 105,151, These facts appeared in the navy Year Book for 1913. TO PARIS: TO JOIN SPOUSE Trip of Premier Asquith Has No. Po- litical Significance. London, Jan. 10.—The visit to be paid to France by Premier Asquith next week will have no connection with international politics, according tc a communication issued at the pre- mier’s official residence. The Lib- eral leader is going to the Riviera to join his wife there. $45,000 for Soap for Army. ‘Washington, Jan. 10.—To keep Uncle Sam’s soldiers and their clothes clean during the coming year will cost more than $45,000 for soap alone, ac- cording to war department estimates. PIONEER WANT ADS One-half cent a word-cash with copy Phone 31 ieved in one minute. lm’ it falls. Get a 25 or S 3 ONDON'S for free sample. The firstdrop used will dogood. Ask druggists. His Stomach Troubles Over Mr. Dyspeptic, would you not like to feel that your stomalh troubles were over, that you could eat any kind of food you desired without in- jury? That may seem so unlikely to you that you do not even hope for an ending of your trouble, but per- mit us to asure you that it is not al- together impossible. If others can be cured permanently, and thou-. sands have been, why not you? John R. Barker, of Battle Creek, Mich., is one of them. He says, “I was troubl- ed with heartburn, indigestion, and liver complaint until I used Cham- berlain’s Tablets, then my trouble was over.” Sold by deaiers—Adv. CHICHESTER S PILLS peler ittt I o DiRiGhy BiARD PIS SOLDBY = [ - Read Ploneer want ads WEAR GOSSARD GORSETS—THEY LAGE IN FRONT Gossard Corsets at Reduced Prices A Thing so Rare That ft is a Decided Novelty $3.50 Gossards $2.50 6.50 Gossards 4,50 $5.00 Gossards $3.75 8.50 Gossards 6.50 Gossard Brassieres included in this sale Every corset and brassiere offered is a fresh, clean gar- ment and the reduction in price is for one purpose only —to make possible the purchase of a Gossard Corset or Brassiere by every women in bemidji who does not now enjoy the comfort and extreme of good style ob- tainable in these garments. The manufacturers have allowed us certain quantities of all our popular selling models, so that every figure can be correctl $3.75, $4.50 and up. will apply to Gossard Brassieres also. y fitted at the prices quoted above, $2.50, he same generous reduction -The Importance of Wearing Gossard Corsets We cannot emphasizé too strongly our conviction, which is based on past experiences, that the Gossard Corset is the most economical and completely sat- isfactory corset you can wear. : The same designers make Gossard. Bras- damage they will do is ten fold to the M good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists. Price 75¢ per bot- ||} tle. Take Hall's Family Pills for Constipa sieres that make Gossard Corsets. The result is complete satisfactian when you . .are correctly fitted by our corsetieres. This sale will continue but 10 days, so that we suggest an immediate fitting. Such a sale may never be scheduled again. Come in today if possible; surely tomor- row at the latest.