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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
|.ESTRADA'S ARMY
ON TO MANAGUA
Capture Of .Nicaraguan Cap
ital Seems Inevitable.
FIERCE BATTLE AT RECERO

Remnant of ZeIaya's Forces Not Killed
or Captured at Rama Raises White
Flag Following the Latest Engage
ment-Heroism of American Sol.
diers of Fortune Largely Response.
BILE for RevoIutionist Victory.
Blueields, Nicaragua, Dec. 2,-
With the last vestige Of former Pres
ldent zelaya's army either killed or
captured nothing stands in the way
of General Estrada'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 fierce battle between the
revolutionists and government troops
at RecerO. The government troops,
which had fed 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
eminent 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 leading part and
were as responsible as any other
agency for the sweeping revolutionary
victory. The heroism displayed by
John Brainsford, Nerth Dakotan, is
but sample of the courage shown
by score of other Americans who
inspired the revolutionists to such a
victory as Is rarely seen in Central
American soldiers. Brainsford, thrice
wounded in Mondays fight at Rama,
crawled into Estrada's camp three
days later with his hand bandaged
with an American flag. He had been
of the two Americans reported killed
IN this engagement.
Cared for by Americans.
Brainsford was sent on to Blue
fields 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 Bluefelds. They all admit that
Zelaya's cause has been crushed.
The condition of 1900 prisoners
captured sh ows that the government
troops fought against tremendous
odds. They are so weak and enact
ated that many who are uninjured are
dying from disease and exhaustion.
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
available 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.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
trial" DIVORCE A FAILURE
Pastors Wife, firing 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
a failure. The three-year clause does
not expire until next February, but
Mrs. Puffer has applied in the Essex
superior court for 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 $1,000 in case a
real decree was granted at the end of
three years. The Puffers were mar
rled. over twenty years ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
W. J. Waybright To.Leaye City.

VIM. Waybright of this city has &C.
cepted a position with the we'll
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 leave 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-
midi as she was just becoming we'll
acquainted and hoped to remain
here permantly.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
Tremendous Loss of Life During Storm
in the Orient.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 2E-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
Pc, 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 1900. ... .#.~:.. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
Aid Rushed to Suffering Troops.

Washington, Dec. 1>.-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 $4,000 worth of
staple supplies obtained by funds of
the American Red Cross society. The
cruiser will proceed with all possible
haste to Bluefields.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
Ohio Banker Is Convicted,

Canton, o., Dec. 25.-William L..
Davis, former vice PRESIDENT 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
$50 shares Of bank stock, valued at
S350.000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
WORST STORM OF SEASON
Surface and Elevated Traffic at Chi

Surface and Elevated Traffic at Chi.
cago Impeded.
Chicago, Dec. 27.-Chicago's Christ
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-
TRANS precarious.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
"Bad Man" Killed by Rancher.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 25-Harry Rog-
ers, prominent 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 bad reputation, having
just completed a jail sentence for max.
ing gun play in Cutbank.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
EVERT0N 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. 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 Evertons case for three
days, failed to hand down an indict
ment against the hypnotist.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
Zelaya Prepares to Flee.

Managua, Dec. "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
lean gunboat General Guerrero awaits
his orders. 1t is believed Zelaya in
tends to go first to Mexico and thence
to Brussels, there to remain until
Nicaragua energies from her present
chaos
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
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 $50 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 summer level The contrast
has been most marked in Spain,
France and Switzerland, but has been
great farther north.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
Two Firemen Are Killed.

! Lewiston, Me-, Dec. 2t,.-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.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
RECEIVERS FROM SICKNESS
William J. Bryan Starts on a Trip to
Cuba.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 27.-William
]. Bryan, who has been i'll 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 sui.
fering from a severe cold.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
HELP WANTED,

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Apply 2O7 Irvine avenue S.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27

FOR SALE-Good work horses.
Will sell cheap. Inquire at my
barn, rear of Postofice block. S.
P. Hayth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
MISCELLANEOUS

PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays
ESQ to E p. M, and Saturday
evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also
Library in basement of Cour,
House. Mrs. Donald, librarian
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-16 heavy work horses
from 1900 to 1850 lbs. and 4 to 6
years old, right out of hard work.
Tom Smart.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27

FOR SALE-A No. 5 Oliver and a
No. 7 Smith-Premier typewriter
Inquire at Pioneer Office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27

WANTED-Girl for general house.
work. 800 Beltrami Ave,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-12-27

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of a
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

ried. She shall marry at once-August or a
lackey. 1t IS all one to me, SO that | get her
married and stop your maddenlng harangue
about the English marriage. England-never
Anyone else-very we'll But make the choice
at once: for married she shall be Immediately.
If YOU do not at once choose husband for her
that IS satisfactory to me, August OF Saxony
shall have her, If she refuses. she already
knows what her fate will be. and she knows
what will befall her brother and her friends.
The King left and poor Wihelmina who was
present during the interview. was once more in
despair.
I'll go single rather than have my sister marry
King August" Don't Cares cruelty was by
means the least of Nina troubles.
There seemed nothing else to do but to
cept the offer: SO the Queen and Wilhelmina
within a few DAYS notified his Majesty that the
Princess would marry the hereditary Prince of
Bayreuth if her choice met with the King APP
prova
When the subject was brought up in The
Tabagie, Grumkow did not approve, and the
King was decidedly averSe to the hereditary
Prince of Bayreuth; SO word was sent to the
Queen and the Princess notifying them that
another choice must be made.
THE next evening before supper, the Mar
grave who had heard the verdict at The
Tabagie, presented himself at the door OF
Grumkow's S house and asked to see the Baron
Grumkow refused to see Adolph until word
was sent IN that he bore a message from the
Queen. Then he was ushered into the Barons
presence. and bravely entered upon his danger
Gus and desperate undertaking.
The Queen and Princess Wilhelmina wish
me to say that their choice has fallen on the
Prince of Bayreuth. and that the Princess will
marry none other
They know the consequences growled
Grumkow. And if that is all YOU came to say,
begone'
4 have more to say-much. answered
Adolph, brea thing heavily and suppressing his
anger. Please read this copy of letter writ
ten by YOU some months ago to Madam Ra-
men.
Grumkow sprang to his feet at the mention
of Ramen's name; but quickly resumed his
chair and by great effort composed himself.
He took the paper from Adolph's hand read it.
and handed it back with the remark. " | know
nothing of the letter. 1t is not in my hand
writing"
Il hope you do not suppose | would be SO
great fool as to intrust you with the original,
answered Adolph, smiling and folding the paper
The original is not in Berlin. 1t is in the
hands of powerful man. a Prince, whose word
the King will gladly accept. If his Majesty
does not approve the Queens choice of the he
r, ditary Prince of Bayreuth, if by any
chance evil befas me- my friend. who holds
the original of this letter will present it to the
King"
Il don't care when the letter is given to the
King" said Grumkow. with all the GOODNESS of
a
Evening star., 1909-07-18
A GENTLE KNIGHT
OF OLD BRA N DE N B u R G
Nomp
Continued from page 10

who has proved himself your friend. Drop the
English project at once if you would not bring
ruin Yourself and on the Princess and try to
find for your daugh ter husband more suitable
than King August
Don't Care from the harpsichord and
ran laughing to the Queen Let me present
to my sister my Prince, the hereditary Prince
of Bayreuth,' said the little Princess, who
Much to Don't Cares surprise. the Margrave
cried joyfully. That is the very thing, your
Majesty 1t is wise suggestion The Prince
of Bayreuth is fine gentleman"
"Oh, IS hes' exclaimed Don't Care. You
told me he was not. Perhaps don't want to
give him away"
The Margrave quickly saw his mistake and
in his heart thanked the Princess for having in
terrupted him. VIII your Highness kindly
permit me to finish," he said. lifting a protest
that the hereditary Prince of Bavreuth is fine
gentleman compared with the King of Poland.
He is not handsome, and perhaps he is not to
ladvs taste; but he IS a deeply plous man, very
honest, and very just"
Do YOU know him. asked the Queen.
"Yes. your Majesty" returned Adolph.
Tell me of him, commanded the Queen.
Adolph paused a moment to refresh his men,
ory, and said, He is very tall, well educated,
very pious, very honest, and very poor As
have said, his personal appearance swell, he
is better off in that respect than God knows,
better off than I-much,''
We will think of what you have said re-
turned the Queen 1T will at least for a time
interfere with Grumkows plan Goodnight.
and thank you. Your intentions are good, and
your advice may be-may be even better |
am sorry | spoke sharply to you
Adolph left the Queen, sadly went to his
room, lay down on his bed, and with heavy
heart tried to 60 to sleep. Finding sleep impos-
sible, he rose, left the palace by the postern
gate of which he had the key, sought his favor
ite tavern the Big Sausage, drank several
quarts of good rich beer. and soon was sleeping
like a child.
OWING to Grumkow's watchfulness, the
- Queen was unable to see the King for two
or three days after the interview with Adolph;
but when she saw him she told him that she had
heard of Grumkow's kind suggestion touching
the Saxonv alliance She also told him her
mind on the subje The King listened for
time and broke forth in storm
I'm tired of hearing the English marriage
drummed into my ears, and | tell you I'll not
endure it another davi You great fool
that you will never drop it till the girl is mar
The Washington times., 1909-09-22
AMATEUR QUESTION
UNDER DISCUSSION
Washington Will In All
Probability Be Enrolled
In National Commission.

The plan to have Washington repre-
scented and governed by the National
Amateur Commission is news to the
majority Of amateur fans about the
city. but is something the promoters
here have beeen. striving for for several
months. Whether OF not the plan is a
good one can only be determined by
practice.
Under this commission amateur base
ball will be handled in precisely the
same way as in the professional leagues.
A record OF the players and the teams
70 which they belong viii be kept and
all transfers and releases duly recorded.
This will do away with the constant
jumping Of players from one club to
another and remedy the Objectionable
feature local promoters have been
working against for the past several
years.
Each member Of the amateur com
mission has gone thoroughly into the
new plan and deems it a most advan-
tageous one TO the welfare OF baseball
here. Further than applying for mem
bership TO the newly formed organiza-
ton, the moguIs have done nothing. but
definite action on the proposition will be
taken within a short while.
The Washington times., 1909-09-22
COACHES MAKE CUT
IN HARVARD SQUAD
Twenty-nine Players Are Re
tanned From Which to
Pick Crimson Eleven.

BOSTON. sept. 22.-Rapid progress in
football preparations at Harvard was
evident today when the candidates for
the gridiron came on the field for prac-
tice in two squads for the first time
Twenty-nine men have been retained as
material for the varsity They are:
Ends-F. 6. Blanchard, 10; r. c.
Downe. 10. 6. G. Browne. 10; F. De II.
Houston. 20; F. p. Huntington, II; L
D. Smith, 70.
Tackles-H. X. Bush. II: Capt II.
Fish, 10; r. T. Fisher, u: r. c. Nc
Guards-C. z. Dunlap, II; H. Hooper.
10: j. Knapp, II; G. s. West, 10.
Centers-F. A Forster, 10: J. G. 3.
Perkins, IL P. D. Smith, H. P. With
3narterbacks-s Gallat. 10; d. V.
O'Flaherty. 10: r. 3. Viggiesworth. II
Backs-H. c. Corbett. II; T. Frothing
ham, p; F. r. Leslie. Y; H 9. Leslie,
II: G. f Morrison. u; W NJ Minot,
II: f p. Pierce. 70. r 3. Sprague. II.
Roger Derby, Fulton Cutting, and
Vice Kennard are handling the second
team. Kennard s eligibility for the
va rsity team has not yet been passed
IpOa by the athletic committee, but the
chances Of his playing against the blue
seem slight
The Washington times., 1909-09-22
JOHNSON FAVORITE
OVER S. KETCHEL

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 22.-The
sports on the coast are beginning 10
take more than passing interest in the
bout between Jack Johnson and Stanley
ketchel, which is to be decided at Colma
on October Y. Today several bets We're
recorded, which show that the fight ex-
perts do not figure Ketchel as having a
chance against the negro champion.
One bet of 20 that Johnson gets the
decision was made and the johnson
people are offering even money that
Ketchel will not stand up for twenty
rounds. The poor showing Ketchel
made against Papke in their last bout
has sent KetchoIs stock down peg.
johnson began active training for the
bout today. The big fellow has mapped
out a busy program, IN which boxing
will serve ss the main feature OF camp
life. IN meeting TEetchel the negro an
ticipates a Erueling battle. owing 70
the great speed Of the Michigan man,
but visitors to Johusons quarters today
received his solemn promise TO see a
quick finish.
According 70 Johnson's line Of dope
the fight will go less than twelve rounds
ketchel is now on his way here from
New York.
The Washington times., 1909-09-22
TIGERS FORTUNATE
TO GET ONE GAME
The Double-Header Provided
Some of the Best Ball
Seen Here This Year.

The lowly Nationals are today respect
ed by the fans all over the cOuntrs,
even Washington's despairing corps.
and all because we licked the Detroit
Tigers and would have done It twice
but for the untimely appearance of
another of those hard luck sessions for
which the locals are noted. Washington
lost the first, to l, and won the second
to O.
Yesterday saw two Of the best ball
games that have ever been played in
the local grounds. and, incidentally, pro
duced another stumbling block in the
pennant march OF the two-time champs
Gray and johnson were the pitchers
chosen for the opening spell against
the Tigers, and that both should have
won their games cannot be laid to the
visitors. II took a series of mishaps in
the ninth inning Of the first game 70
undo the masterful performance Of Gray
while Johnson doled out a series Of
goose eggs in the second contest.
It is doubtful whether either of the
washington pitchers has worked more
effectively in the present season. For
several weeks Johnson had rested and
was due for Just the thing he accom-
plished yesterday. The Tiger players
we're familiar with this and made vain
attempts at Gliding whenever the Idaho
wonder was in a critical situation. Bill
Donovan. in particular. thought he was
having lots OF fun by reminding John
son that he had rested only for a
drubbing
Sensational fielding was the order.
Bush and Ty Cobb slightly OutshOne the
other Tigers, while Unglaub, Mcbride,
and Yohe were big favorites with the
Bleacherites. Bush seemed to cover
everything everywhere. He went over
behind third and dug Up intended hits,
came in on teasers and handled them
accurately to first, and did fairly well
at bat CObb's sensational achieve
ment came in the sixth inning Of the
first game, when he leaped forward
and stabbed a line drive that should
have given Washington at least one
run and probably two At the bat the
mighty Tyrus was away of, and failed
to connect safely in either game.
Mcbride, Yohe, and Unglaub seemed
absorbed in showing the visitors how
the respective infield positions should be
played. Everything that had the slight
est earmarks Of being handable. and
some that didn't, was accepted by this
doughty trio. On several occasions
plays manipulated by them pulled the
game out of the fire, especially during
the second struggle.
The following tabulated account gives
even more food for thought:
The Washington times., 1909-09-22
Johnson SEXES Proper Mo-
ment for Getting Back
At His Enemy.
CANTILLON WILL
DEMAND PROOF
Denies Charges of Being Unfaith-
full 10 the American
League,

against me. but he gave little satisfac-
ton and they do not know much more
now than they did before, as far as
can understand. It was typical OF john
son to leave them In that state
There * absolutely nothing but the
friendliest feeling on my part toward
the washington club and public. and IN
days to come after l have left here
will prove this by deeds.
L have no plans for next season and
might take a year off to have good
time. The Minneapolis club, which my
brother and I own, is money maker
and I do not have to work, but am
afraid I will be unable to keep out OF
the game with which / have been con-
nected for twenty five years / had one
OFFER this season to take charge Of big
lea que club, but turned II down because
I was under contract with Washington
and did not think il fair to negotiate
far ahead as mafager for one team
when 1 already had another under my
control"
The Washington times., 1909-09-22
SIS. CURED HIM

I was afflicted with Conta-
gious Blood Poison, which was
in spots at first, but afterwards
spread all over my body. These
soon broke out into sores, and
it is easy TO imagine the suffer
ing I endured. Before I became
convinced that the doctors could
do me no good 1 had spent a
hund I'd dollars, which was
really thrown away I then
tried various patent medicines,
but they did not reach the dis
ease. When I had finished my
first bottle of 8. S. S. I was
greatly improved, and was de-
lighted with the result. The
large red splotches on my chest
began to grow paler and smaller,
and before long disappeared
entirely. I regained my lost
weight, became stronger and
my appetite greatly improved. I
was soon entirely well, and my
skin as clear as a piece of glass.
II. L. MEYERS.
So Clinton ST., Newark, II. J.
The Washington times., 1909-09-22
HEYDLER SAYS
IT'S AN EVEN BET

In Washington there has been
much discussion anent the chances
of the DetrOits aEninst the Pirates.
Several fairy rumOrs have stated
that TO i Il being offered by the
PittsburG supporters. President
John HeydIer, of the National
League, was present mt the Wash
ingtOn-DetrOif games yesterday
and closely watched the Tigers.
Toward the end Of the iBul game
he WIS asked what he thought
OF the American League clubs
chances. absolutely event. he
answered, '4there should be no odds
at ALL"