Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 12, 1914, Page 3

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1914. HOPES 70 WARD OFF STfiHVATlIJN Chirz Seeks Loan to Provide Work for Needy. FIVE MILLIONS WANTED Appeals Through United States Min- ister to American Red Cross to In- fluence Bankers to Advance Funds for Pushing Huai River Project. ‘Washington, Dec. 12.—The Chinese government, through American Minis- ter Reinsch, is urging the American Red Cross to influence American bankers to advance ap immediate loan of $5,000,000 on the proposed Huai river project so sufferers from the late flood in that district may be kept from starvation through employment | on the great reclamation work. Minister Reinsch, in a dispatch to the state department, said if the work could be begun at once “a vast ad- ditional benefit would be gained by affording work and relief to the mil- lion or more people who would other- wise be exposed to suffering and death.” Minister Reinsch added that all doubts as to the economic soundness and the lasting benefits of the project had been dispelled. In his account of the suffering en- tailed by the latest flood, the worst in China in sixty years, the Chinese Christian bureau chief says husbands and wives committed suicide and in some instances whole families made away with themselves to escape their desperate plight. “Parents,” he continued, “knowing that they themselves had to die, have tied their children on wooden doors and let them float in the hope that they might be rescued by some one and the children have starved to| death after floating for many hours.” FARMERS NEED NODIRECTAID, Secretary Houston Takes Up Subject of Loans in Report. g ‘Washington, Dec. 12.—Secretary Houston of the department of agricul- ture, in his annual report to President ‘Wilson, says that there is no emer- geney which justifies government as- sistance to. farmers directly through the use of government cash or credlfi The.new bank law is almed to pro- vide for the farmer’s credit and cash requirements, but the needs of the community beyond those cared for under the federal law should be cared for by a system of “co-operative credit associations,” financed with private funds and by land mortgage banks privately financed, Houston says. Secretary Houston asks congress for an additional emergency appro- priation of several million dollars on account of the recent outbreak of the foot and mouth disease among cattle. KAISER STILL IMPROVING Emperor William Able to Receive War Reports. Berlin, Dec. 12.—An official state- ment of the kaiser’s condition says his majesty is considerably improved. The official announcement says the catarrh has subsided. The kaiser’s temperature was normal and he was able to recelve reports from the chief of the German staff. GENERAL BEYERS. Rebel - Boer Leader Killed in Attempting to Escape. Photo by American Press Association. . The circumstances which led the government to announce that General Christian Beyers, the rebel leader, had been killed have been made public. It appears that during a sharp en- gagement on the banks of the Vaal, Beyers with some others endeavored to cross the river. They were fired on and Beyers was seen to fall from his horse. His body drifted down the stream and then disappeared under water. General Beyers was the only im- portant rebel leader still at large. SAILS. DIRECT TO GERMANY|s First- Ship for That Country Smce ° War Began. New York, Dec. 12. —The first steam- er to sail direct from New York for a German port since war was declared four months ago steamed out of the harbor Friday. The vessel is the El- monte of the Southern Pacific line, which came here from Galveston for coal. It is bound for Bremen, has aboard a full cargo of cotton and flies the American flag. W & TY flhnslmas Sugaastions and Useful Gifis for Every Mem- ber of the Househo In our Special Holiday Display, we show gift articles suitable for relatives and friends of every age. However, “In- stead -of giving a dinky lot of foolishness to each of the various members of a household, lump your money and make a gift to the family of some needed piece of Furniture that will be a comfort to them for years to come.” We have priced these gift goods especial- Iy low and can assure you a substantial saving. T — Our. - HEADS SOCIETY OF EQUITY Ira M. J. Chryst Again Selected Presi- dent. St. Paul, Dec. 12.—Ira M. J. Chryst, Hudson, Wis., was re-elected president of the National Union American So- ciety of Equity at the conclusion of the conveiition at the old capitol. S. B. Robertson, Calhoun, Ky., was re-elected vice president and H. H. ‘Williams, Cumberland, Wis., director for three years. Store will he Open _Evenings untll Christmas We are onb of the z e :mlyo R?g":‘;r:"wn THAW EXTRADITION CASE UP United States Supreme Court Hears Arguments. Washington, Dec. 12.—The extradi- tion ‘of Harry K. Thaw from .New Hampshire to New York was up for consideration by the supreme court. THe argument of counsel for Thaw and for the state of New York marks : ".m awe... ., the final step in the legal fight which has waged over Thaw ever since he “gges lu"s walked out of the. gates of Mattea- |} wan more than a year ago. from specilally select- ed gift furniture Around the edge of the opening in a new low shoe for women is a coiled wire spring to prevent it bulging and to help retain it in place while a wearer is dancing. { $1 to $5 CHAIR OR ROCKER, UMBRELLA HOLDER, MAGAZINE RACK, TELEPHONE STAND, PEDES- = — — — — 1 TAL OR TABOURETTE, DRESSER RUNNERS, PIL- LOW COVERS. COSTUMES, CARPET SWEEPERS, FOOT STOOL, MIRRORS, FRAMED PICTURES, LACE CURTAINS, DOLL BUGGIES. R. R. Refunds Issued by this Store. An Open Letter to Women Gift Buyers Dear Madam: $5 to $10 WRITING DESK, MUSIC CABINET, SEWING CABINET, PHONE STAND AND CHAIR, ANGLO- PERSIAN RUGS, HALL STANDS, READING LAMPS, DRAPERIES, SMOKER STANDS, $10 to $15 For a Man’s Christmas TEA WAGON, CELLARETTES, PIANO LAMPS, | B o SO L These days, more than ever, the HALL MIRRORS, SKIRT BOXES, LIBRARY TABLE, . | carfs, Shirts-—-Silk and Madras . bi : UTILITY BOXES, MAHOGANY SEWING TABLE fo e I of the practical gift is abroad in the e Sl il VRLE; ! land, and the celebrated order of SPUGS*’ is coming into its own. = 4 House Coats $15 to $20 { Lounging Robes, Gloves BIG EASY CHAIRS, TAPESTRY REED ROCK- Fireside Slippers ERS, BOOK CASE, DRESSER, CHIFFONIER, SIDE _ ‘ A : 4 BOARD, DINING TABLES. = —_— wiers | We are learing that it is better to M | Hats and Caps give usefully than uselessly. S0 to SRS ° TURKISH ROCKERS, SET OF DINING CHAIRS, BUFFET OR CHINA CLOSET, MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE, SEWING MACHINES, BRASS BEDS. What father or husband or brother is there who does not see more real good will toward man in a soft, comfy pair of fire- side slippers than in a whole Christmas tree full of tinsel and baubles and gew-gaws. $25 and up HOOSIER KITCHEN CABINET, BED DAVEN- PORT, LEATHER ROCKER, C. WALNUT ARM CHAIRS, LOUNGES, DRESSING TABLES, WARD ROBES, PARLOR SUITES. “Push T&Blmon 'and‘P;;st" There are but a few days in which to make your Christmas purchases, and although we shall be pre- pared up to the last min- ute to assist you in every way in your selections, we should be glad if we could . have the opportunity to do S0 In the Live Store it is this spirit of practical and useful giving which pervades and in our diverse selection of warerobe comforts for men, ranging from Kuppenheimer and Sophomore Clothes to Spitalsfield silk scarfs, utility is invari- ably joined to beauty and economy. TOMORROW Goods Delivered at the exact hour promised ' ([Q al(asy@alm' Huffman & 0’Leary ‘ TR T The Home of Good Fln-nllura s And now, Madam, we particularly invite you to pay us a shopping call. You will find here the widest possible range of men's gift ideas---service which is intelli- gent, capable and courteous---and above all prices: which deal so lightly with the pocket- beok that giving becomes a pleasere, in- stead of a burden GILL BROTHERS Bemidii, Minnesota *Society for the Prom tion: of Useful Giving 'rnAm:, ULTAePY. ‘Carbon Paper ANY COLOR 108 Sheets to the box Price $3.00 A SPLENDID GIFT FOR ANYONE WHO USES A TYPEWRITER | Copyright 1914 The House of Bemul]x Pioneer Pub. Company Bemidji, Minn.