Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 21, 1915, Page 3

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1915. general stocks. L QUALITY MERCHANBISE AT POPULAR PRICES Pipes-- found anywhere. {7 ties. Christmas Gandy- Wagner’s or Lawney’s high grade Chocolates for Christmas. Gould’s Gonfectionery All the popular well THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS IS IN THE JOY OF GIVING « WE GIVE TO OTHERS, Gifts selected from Goulds express to your friends more of that individuality and “thoughtful choosing” than do gifts of equal cost selected at random from You will find here one of the most complete selections of smok- ers’ articles in the Northwest, Havana and domestic cigarsall put yp in “Dainty Holiday Packages” of 10s, 12s, 25s, and 50s, at the popular prices. known brands of clear .n Almost every known brand will be found gm 83-- here-many of these brands are packed in N\ special Holiday packages and make dainty gifts. Our pipe department is stocked with one of the finest and most up-to-date lines that can be Fine creamy white Meerchaums, in all , the new shapes as well as Briars in all the latest novel- Pipes at all prices from 25c to $15 surely an assort- ment you will have no trouble in making a selection from. We have exclusive sale of the famous Linkman line. —WE REPAIR PIPES OF ALL KINDS— 7 Third St. Any woman will feel highly comp- “ limented to receive a box of Gurley PROMPT SERVICE A SPECIALTY AKX KK KKK KKK KKK * WILSON A YEAR LATE, x x ASSERTS ROOSEVELT * K H KK KKK KK KKK KKK ® 1812 bv American Press Association. COLONEL ROOSEVELT. York, Dec. 21.—Colonel Roosevelt continues to deliver broad- New sides at President Wilson and his ad- ministration, and in his latest article, entitled “America First—A Phrase of a Fact,” which will appear in the January number of the Metropolitan magazine, he says the president finally has adopted his (Roosevelt’s) principle about preparedness, al- though seeking to apply it in a half- hearted manner. “Safety First” as Coward’s Motto. “The administration recently has devised a new campaign catch phrase —'Safety first,’’, says one of the ex- cerpts from the colonel’s article. “It certainly expresses their attitude in putting honor and duty in the sec- ond place, or rather in no place at all. Safety first! This is the motto on which in -a shipwreck those men act who crowd into the lifeboats ahead of the women and children.” In another excerpt the colonel, speaking of Mr. Wilson’s repudiation of his former position and declaring that the president did not mean what he said so far as regards a nation of which he was afraid was concerned, writes: He Quoted Ezekiel First. “Mr. Wilson, a year later, has final- 1y adopted my principle about pre- paredness, although he has sought to apply it in a half-hearted and in- efficient manner; a year after I de- lowed suit, quoting the verses of Eze- "kiel which, for months, I had been quoting; a vear after I had attacked hyphenated Americanism Mr. Wilson followed suit—at least before the Colonial Dames, and now he accepts my doctrine of America’s duty to neutral nations which a year ago he _ stoutly opposed. “But he applies it only as Amer- jean dollars and only in relation to nations who can be trusted not to be nounced peace at any price he fol-| rude. I believe it should be applied as regards American dollars, but even more as regards American lives, and that it should be and most stout- ly be asserted as regards the chief and most formidable offender.” KEKEKKKKKKKKRKE KK KN * DAILY WAR ANALYSIS, * i (By J. W. T. Mason.) * x United Press Staff * * Correspondent. * K HH KKK KKK KKKKK KKK Reports that the Germans are pre- paring to develop a new offensive against Egypt are probably true. There seems little doubt -but that large Turkish forces are being con- centrated about Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem and it is a natural in- ference that the army is to be used against Egypt rather than it is to push on to Bagdad. It is far more important for the Turks to gain a foothold in Egypt than to drive the British out of the Garden of Eden and the Germans unquestionably are encouraging the Ottomans to at- tian protecterate. The most import- ant objective to the Teutons them- selves is to strike a blow at the British empire and that can only be done with any prospect of success by invading Egypt. Every indica- tion suggests, therefore, that the Ger- mans and Turks are preparing to launch a major offensive against the defenses along the Suez canal. The chances of success are not favorable to the assailants. - The most persist- ent lesson of the war has been the superiority of defense fighting over offensives. The British ought to have a large advantage because of the fact which should further increase be- cause of the communication difficul- ties that must attend any approach upon Egypt from the east. The des- ert of the Sinai, peninsula, 100 miles mide, must be crossed by the invad- ers and the military problems of the sands have never yet been solved. Two possibilities exist for a favor- able outcome for the kaiser and sul- tan. The British may underrate the strength and tenacity of their enemy as they so often have done hereto- fore and may lose Egypt through de- laying the dispatch of a sufficient force for its defense. There are a number of indications, however, that this error is not being committed and that immense concentration of troops already have been made in Egypt. The only other chance of an offensive success lies in the possibility that the Germans can arm and equip a suffi- ciently numerous body of Turks.to |repeat the overwhelming tactics that have just proved successful in Serbia._ i Time alone can demonstrate whether ithe Teutonic munitions factories are 1capable of performing this feat. The British have abandoned all {effort to reach Constantinople by way of the Gallipoli peninsula. The western side of the péninsula has now been surrendered to the Turks by the abandonment announc- ed today of the Suvla bay and Anzac regions, but this does not mean that the British have deserted Gallipoli entirely. The southern section of the peninsula, which has always been the most important, still is retained. tempt the recovery of the lost Egyp- « present intention of continuing their | Nevertheless, it is apparent that only defensive operations are contemplated for the future. Otherwise, the co- operation of the troops which have been taken from the western side of the peninsula would be required. The withdrawals announced today are official admission that the Turks under German leadership have been the victors in the Gallipoli opera- tions, and that the British direction of the campaign has been faulty. The acknowledgement of defeat, how- ever, has been made too late to per- mit the troops’ withdrawal from the Gallipoli to change the military sit- uation in the Balkans. Had the Brit- ish government made a quick deci- sion when the German invasion of Serbia began, the Gallipoli army might have been transferred to Sal- oniki and Macedonia might have been saved for the Serbs. It is by no means certain that the troops taken from Suvla bay and An- zac Will now be sent to the Balkan area. .If they are, the reason un- questionably must be the prevalence of a ‘lively fear in London that the Germans are to attack Saloniki and the present defenses are not suffi- cient for a successful resistance. There is an equal chance, however, that the Suez canal fortifications need strengthening and that the army which has evacuated western Galli- poli next will be heard of in Egypt. JIM,REMEMBER WHEN WE WAS BOYS HOW WE CHEWED GUM WHEN WE WENT (~ FISHIN'? 5 YES,BUT WE ARE MEN Now, AND THERE'S ALOT MORE SATISFACTION IN W-B CUT THAN THERE EVER WAS IN | GUM. ITS REAL TOBACCO. —_— Every cent spent in Bemidji on Christmas goods is a direct benefit to the city and will be returned to you. IN every community there are many men who are glad' they gave W-B CUT Chewing a quality test. Their chewing is more of a comfort to them now than it used to be. And they use only about half as much tobacco. ‘W-B CUT Chewing is rich tobacco—so a small chew satisfies. Get a pouch. *Notice how the salt brings out the rich tobacco taste™ Made by WEYMAN-BRUTON COMPANY, 50 Union Squire, New York City Do your Christmas shopping in Be- midji. Buy it at HOME this Christmas Keep Prosperity in THIS Town YOUR DAUGHTER WANTS THAT FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT Women who use our pianos are enthusiastic over the high grade appear- ance and tone of the instruments. , Fathers or husbands who buy them are quite as well pleased over our remarkably easy terms of payment. Friends who hear you play are promptly convinced that you have selected a real piano. Come in and try them. Talk it over with us. satisfactory terms---and the instrument is yours, The Bemidji Music House J. BISIAR, Mgr. We can readily come to @f%/é soLiD m GEO. T. BAKER & CO.-THE GIFT STORE A Few of the Many Specials We Are Offering for This Week Many of these goods are limited and when the present supply is sold there will be no more for this year. A striking illustration of our purchasing power is given in our remarkable showing of Christmas Gifts. We enumerate only a few articles. Being a member of The United Jewelers Inc., it means honest and economical service for you. It means the lowest cost of production. A lower price to you or a higher quality for the same price. Z- Set with genuine Diamond, are mounted in our own workshop. Special...... Ceeirenes $5-oo Our show windows and display cases will speak for themselves. STERLING SILVER PIE GOLD LAVELIERS NIPE Good heavy weight. Sl P iy ,$l.00 SOLID GOLD RING = FINE CUT GLASS VASE Set with genuine Diamond with Sterling Silver base, pierced : 3 Special .......ooiuininnn. 7 ide. ] i $5.75 fae, Kiidimarl” @700 . FINE CQUT GLASS SOLID GOLD STICK PIN WaATEE SEXS Set with genuine Diamond. = R e ——— ‘We have on display one of the Choicest Selections of Sterling Silver to be found in the state. . We shall be pleased to show you the latest designs. We can match any pattern made. - Each.article can be hand ¢ngraved without extra charge. Ask to see the “Colonial Maid.” The Hallmark Bracelet Watch A dependable watch of small size. convertible. The bracelet may be .removed and the watch worn on a pin or chain. watches are the same, fifteen jewel grade—fully guaranteed. 25 $5.75 All bracelet watches are The movement in all HALLMARK bracelet B-12—25 B-14—22 116 Third Street B-13—14k solid gold . Geo. T. Baker & Company year gold filled $715.00 | B-14 Eng, Same hand engr'd $20.00 $25.00 | B-15—14k solid gold . ., $28.00 year gold filled $78.00 | B-15 Eng. Same hand engr'd $30.00 NAPKIN HOLDERS Sterling Silver Holders from 50c to $1.50 Bemidji, Minn. The HAM Store e A o T ) | { | { | { | ) |