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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04
SAFE. REMEDY ENDS
CATARRH M|SER|ES
Gives Instant Relief, Cures and Pre-.
vents Catarrh and Cold in
the Head.

The quickest, best and safest way
to cure catarrh or a cold in the head
is by using remedy that will 'touch
the spot" and do it's work quickly
without leaving any bad effects. Ety.
Cream Balm, which is applied to the
nOstrils or rubbed on the throat or
chest gets right at the root of the
trouble and instantly relieves even
the worst case Of catarrh or cold. A
few minutes after applied you can
feel loosening up in the head, the
pain and soreness are gone, the sense
of taste, smell and hearing come
back, and you feel like a different
person.
Ely's Cream Balm cleanses, heals
and strengthens the infamed mem
branes, takes away that stuffed up
feeling and dull pain in the head, re-
lieves the throat soreness and stops
the nasty discharge which is the
cause of the disgusting hawking.
splitting, blowing of the nose, and
foul breath. Hay fever victims who
are made miserable by fits of sneez-
ing, coughing and wheeling get in
slant and permanent relief by the
use of this simple remedy.
Don't suffer another minute. Ely's
Creame Balm will relieve you imme-
diately, and so cent bottle will
more than likely work a complete
cure. All druggists sell it.-Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04
Whole Difference Is Here,

1.-THE difference between clevefnesa
and ignorance is that the clever ones
get what they want and don't waste
time wanting what they can't get;
and the fools cry for the MOON
THE Forest on the HILL" by Eden
Phillpotts.
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Pity the Poor Fat Person.

A fat French lady despairingly
says: IT am so fat that 1 pray for q
disappointment to make me thin, but
no sooner does the disappointment
come than the JOY at the prospect OF
getting thin makes me fatter than
ever"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04
ympathy Not Called For.

Sympathy Not Called For.
Married people get along much bet.
ter than we think they do, though we
don't see how they possibly CAM
"Commoners' Rights" by Constance
Smedley.
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
''W|LDF IRE" WILL Be
THIS WEEKS BILL Of
COLUMBIA PLAYERS
Piece Made Famous by
Lillian Russell to Be
Well Presented.

"Wildfre," the thrilling dramatic
comedy made famous by Lillian Rus
sell in the role of the Widow Henrietta
harrington. will be given a sumptuous
production at the Columbia theater
this week by the Columbia Players,
with Frances Nelson In the Russell
part. ''Wildfre" Is a three-act comedy y
upon which George Broadhurst and
George V. Hobart elaborated.
The title is taken from the name OF
a race horse, around which the action
of the play centers, when II is not en-
quilted in the love intrigues OF three
ardent suitors for the hand of the
charming widow. These suitors are
John Garrison, Fred Sanderson, and
John Duffy. played respectively by Ed
ward Hass Robins, Godfrey Matthews
and John NJ. Kline.
Garrison is a prepossessing young fell
lew, who has made a fortune in the
West, who is an ardent devotee OF
thoroughbreds and who is enraptured
of the widow.
Sanderson Is an automobile enthusi-
asst, and Duffy, a race follower, in
whose name the widow finds II con-
venient for a time to handle the rae
ing stable, left her by her husband.
Duffy does not know she Is the owner
of the string, nor does any one else
except the trainer, Matt Donovan,
played by George w. Barber. The
deception is resorted to for the reason
that Mrs. Barrington's sister is en-
gagged to the son Of an influential par
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
FORTUNE HUNTER
WHOLESOME COMEDY,
AT POLLS THEkTER
Winchell Smiths Drama to
Feature Miss Jewell and
Mr.. Van Buren. j

No other play of recent years holds
such an affectionate place in the hearts
of American playgoers as '"rhe Fortune
Hunter" the play which the Poll Play
ers will present this week with Izetta
Jewel In the charming sympathetic role
of Betty Graham, the village druggists
daughter, and A. H. van Buren In the
richly humorous and at the same time
romantic role of Nathaniel Duncan, the
fortune hunter.
The story of 1.-The Fortune Hunter
is one Of much originality. Nat Duncan
Is failure in the city. He sees all
his associates making their way In the
world, while he Is at the bottom of the
ladder. One of his friends suggests that
he find an heiress and marry her, but
Nat interposes the objection that he
knows no heiress, and that even X he
did he would not have the means to
make his courtship acceptable Then II
is that the friend outlines "a scheme
which constitutes the plot of the play.
and there find the daughter. Of the
Of rules by which he is TO TlYe: and
which will inspire confidence. He is
assured that within year the heiress
herself will propose to him.
Duncan adopts the suggestion. and all
things work out just as his friend has
predicted. except that when the proposal
comes Duncan does not want the, heir
ess. A clean and noble love. upsqlljed
by sordid ambiticns. has come into his
life and in addition his rules OF sobftety
and industry have made him contented
and a good business man as well. The
, types with unerring skill and a fine ap-
probation Of comedy values, and with
very human touch and kindly appre-
| citation of human frailties.. e:
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
GAYETY

The Gayety Theater closed its season
last night with the final performance OF
the Taxi Girls" but as a climax to Its
most successful year since its opening,
Manager George Peck has arranged a
wrestling carnival for tomorrow night,
when Americus, the light-heavyweight
champion, will be matched against the
Italian heavyweight, Perelli, OF New
York. This bout promises to be or
especial interest, as it will be the maj
public appearance of Americus before
his match with Frank Gotch on May
30 for'the worlds championship.
In addition to the stellar event there
will be two other interesting matches.
Joe Turner is to meet Walt Evans for
a finish bout, best two falls in three;
and Chris Jordan. of Cleveland, will
be matched against Louis Montana:
Jordan will wrestle In places Of
Procas, the Greek, who was originally
advertised as Montana's challenger.
This will be the final wrestling event
of the season.
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
FR14NkLZW RTTCHZE
-BEL4SCO

son. Doctor Woodhurst, played by
Carson Davenport. who is fathering
before the legislature an anti-racing
bill. Young Ralph Woodhurst is played
by Jerome Renner.
Duffy is overheard by the stable boy
plotting with the jockey that Is to
ride the race to prevent Wildfre from
winning unless he signals him after he
is on the track to let her out. The
stable boy, Bud, who is one of the real
characters of the play, informs the
widow, whose ready wit and unfiinch-
ing resourcefulness enable her to
Illustrate the irate Duffy.
A. T. Dolan has been brought to
Washington specially to play this part,
he having played It successfully else
where. Then there is Arthur Ritchie
as Bertie Almsworth: ]. Hammond
Daley as the jockey, and Stanley
James as the Jockeys valet. Violet
HemIng is in the cast, this time az
Myrtle wentworth, with Aline McDer-
mott in the role of Janet Sterling,
Julia Blanc as Hortense Green COM
pletes the cast.
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
.ELASCO THEATER
IS OFFERING DRAMA
BY HENRY A. JONES
THE Hypocrites' Most Pre-
tentious Production of
Butterfeld Players.

At the Belasco Theater this week, tho
Butterfield Players in presenting Henry
Arthur Jones The Hypocrites,' will
be seen in the most dramatically inn
portant and ambitious offering in which
they have yet appeared. Hypocrisy
and cant are the targets against which
the author has tried his shafts Of satire
and brilliant erigrams in "The Hypo-
critea." The cloak of reSpecta bility
which is misused by many people for
selfish and unworthy ends, is torn dur
ing the four acts of this play. The mo.
ment the story IS under way. scene
after scene of dramatic power is un-
folded. The story deals with the self
sacrifice Of a betrayed girl for the sake
OF the man she loves. At the opening
Of the plav Leonard Wilmore. son of
influential parents. Is about to marry
the daughter Of the rich Sir John PluGe-
net. He unexpectedly meets Rachel
Neve, the, girl he bad wronged, at his
mothers house. Their secret is dis
covered by Mrs. Wilmore. who. think
ing only of her. sons future prospects.
orders the girl from the mouse. Meeting
with an accident. Rachel is taken to the
home of the curate, Edgar innell. who
also by chance learns the girls story.
Then begins the battle by the curate to
obtain justice for the wronged girl.
Every hand and influence is against
Even tilt SlTl, lilHutilCeu Dy
Wilmore. denies the sons share in her
guilt. In the third act, Linnell is
denounced as liar, and trouble maker,
until he IN turn denounces them all as
liars and hypocrites. In the thrilling
climax he Is vindicated by an unexpec-
ted turn of the tables. none the less eff
fective because of its simplicity and
plausibility In the fourth act every
thing Is satisfactorily Strengthened out
and the tansle of hearts and motives
adjusted.
'"he production of "The Hypocrites'
Y show every member of the large
Ca. TO the best advantage. 1t will also
Sc. to introduce the new leading man.
F'T .iklin Ritchie, one Of the leading
stock actors in the country. and who
will be seen as the Rev. Edgar Linneil,
the curate hero. The new leading lady,
Jane Marbury. will come into her own
with the Important role of Mrs. Will
more, originally played by Jessie Mill
ward: Everett Butterfield assumes the
part of young Wilmore; Jessie Glendin-
ming in the symathetic role of Ra-
cnel Neve; Walter Wilson as Mr.. Will
more, sr., lord Of the manor. Other i'm
portant roles will be interpreted by
Nina Melville. Anna Parks Warren,
Pearl Havlin, Lewis Medbury. Frederick
Forester. Charles Lane, and G. David
son Clarke.
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
SPLENDID OFFERING
BY ABORN SINGERS
At THE NATIONAL
"Hansel and Gretel" and
"Cavalleria Rusticana"
Both to Be Sung.

For the coming week the Aborn
English Grand Opera Company an
nounces the most pretentious bill they
have ever given in Washington. Hump
erdinck's famous fairy opera, "Hansel
and Gretel." direct from the Broadway
Theater, New York city, with ths
original New York cast and produc-
ton. Mascagnis "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana will also be sung at all the per-
formances with "Hansel and Gretel,"
making a double bill. "Hansel and
Gretel" has ben the greatest operate
success of the past season and this will
be the first time the opera has ever
been given here in English. Notwith-
standing the fact that this piece has
been having a most successful run in
New York at regular metropolitan
artists the Messrs. Aborn have ever
at the New National Theater at the
same prices they have announced for
include two Washington favorites. Edith
Bradford, who will be Hansel, and
Ada Meade, as Gretel. These two prima
donnas are HSns among the eo most popular
sent here. Morton Adkins will be heard
as Peter, the broom maker, while Elaine
De Selem will be Gertrude, his Wife
Clifton Webb will be the witch, Anna
dewman. "Hansel and Gretel' Is found
ed on the legend OF '"The Babes In the
Wood" and was originally written by
Humperdinck for the children of his
neighborhood.
So successful was the opera when
first given that Humperdinck was asked
to make IL a more pretentious work.
which he did by writing splendid
orchestration with elaborate vocal
parts and the opera has met with great
success in all of the large cities OF the
world.
In the cast Bertha Shalek will al
ternate with johanna Kristoffy, as
Santuzza; Anna Hull as Lola Elaine
De Sellem as Mama Lucia, Morton Ad-
kins will be Alto, and Eugene Bat
tain will alternate with Harry Davis as
Turridu. Almerico Vinnacvia will con-
duct the orchestra, and Charles, Fl.
Jones will be the stage director. There
inee of both 'sHansel and Gretel," and
"Cavalleria Rusticanna."
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
MAJESTIC

The program for the week at the Ma
jestic promises to be a big one from
the fact that the majority of the acts
come direct from New York, The
headline act is Mile. Lucille Savoy, the
model Venus, in her original Partisan
art posing and singing novelty act, por-
traying animated pictures with new
electrical effects and gorgeous ces.
tunes. There will be other acts ana
novelties full of live comedy, and popu-
70 this there will be given three first
run m photo plays never before, seen in
This city. AS usual, wednesday ana
Thursday nights will be tryout nights
tifteen minutes of fun and laughter. and
as an extra attraction for this 'Wednes-
da.y night. the two Schriers, known az
the youngest ringside artists In. the
world, will box four ROUNDS.
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
CASINO

This week the Casino Theater will
present one of the best comedy sketches
seen at this theater for some time. Jane
Dara and company in the telephone
comedy sketch, THE Phone Girl" Is
taken from Helen Green's New York
Telegraph stories, dramatized by Ed
ward Weitzel and staged by Edward
Rose. Other features to be seen include
the three Zeigler brothers, novelty aero
bats, in feats of strength; Usher and
Whitecliff, in comedy singing and talk
ing; George II. Wood, the minstrel
man. who will give some sharp raps to
modern fads and follies, while whitney s
operate Dolls are expected to prove a
big novelty sensation.
New photo plays will be shown.
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
DOG AND PONY SHOW

Washington children who have never
enjoyed the unique experience of a
ride on a camel or an elephant will be
accorded that privilege this week. when
the Gentry Bros shows are in this
city. The Gentry shows carry with
them herd of elephants that are espe-
cially trained to carry from six to ten
children on their backs at one time.
The little folk are not slow in taking
advantage of this opportunity. and the
elephants enjoy the occasion quite as
much. To the big beasts 1t means an
extra meal OF peanuts, cakes, and such
other dainties as the little ones can
find to feed them.
The Gentry shows city of tents will
be pitched at Sixteenth and u streets
northwest. There will be two perform
ances and one street parade each day.
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
Concert at Casino.

Today the Casino will present twelve
features at their Sunday concert, which
Will include Gladys Vance, Fox and
Ward, and many out-of-town features.
The performance starts promptly at
p. M, and runs continuously to 1880
p. m
The Washington times., 1912-05-26
Will Repeat Carnival.

The May carnival given at the Co
lumbia Theater wednesday last py tne
repeated at Gonzaga Hall this week
for the benefit of Gonzaga College,.
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FORT ERIE RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-TEOyeAr-Od naidenA LJAndI.
100 (MSCaheJl. i 10 s. Won: Gerard. 100 But
well. 10 2 second; Little Jupiter. 100 tSehuttir-
GER, 20 !. third Tine. l02lS BAnyEhs, Mar
thA Allen. Martin AmArUus. Doc TrzrJ. BelTAy.
YsnEhee KIebourne nd Terrible Bin also raA-
SECOND RACE-mHeysar-odS and upward
foaled IN CAnAda: ceiling: siT fuTo1gS. PhiIlis lOs
Small. % l. won: RustlinE IS CDanisls), 70
!. second; King Cash l0a DiEEinsl. % to l, third
CAper Sauce. and kuo also
THIRD RACE-TwoyearoIdS: sslling: hps and
Ons-hnlf furl0nEN Dortou. 10 (Kosnsr), . to S.
won; FIab6erEAst 10 tNusgTlTel. 70 = Second
Fatty Grub. lOl nicholas, 10 70 !. third Tine.
1884 Baldeyls, NIiccoRIkee Rag1sa, BSrbarA
Worth and Mary Scribe also ran.
FOURTH RACE-Three-year-0idH and upEard-
handicap: thres and hreesi1teenths miles. Super
stitiOn, lls CMulCahsy), even. Won; Chester Krzm.
10 tConnollyl 20 J. second: Col Holloway, g
(CallAhanl Is 20 J. third Tine. 1894 White
Wool. Dual. and PicDlafa also ran-
FIFTH RACE-Threey eAr-olds; mlidens: one
mils Flex l05 tMusCTaTsl 70 !. Won; MAEnr1o.
10 CTurnsrl, Il TO 10. sscond; War Hon, I'D CBO-
rell. 20 L third Tine, p ~ Irene Gum
NELL Carlton Club. DoormAt, AdolAuts, SeneEzm-
ban. Reciprocity, and P0ns AsinorUm also nHn-
SIXTH RACE-Threey ear-odS and upward: ri
ing; one and one-siKteenth miles. FAlcadA loo
nehhnl 70 / won: Shelby, lT CRUIton) 9 70
S. second: nrnh, lOi (Koe1nerl 2 To l. third Tine
1885 Mad River. BlEnchs FrHnctS, Radiation.
Ny Gal, Detsct. and AEnar also nn-
SEVENTH RACE-Threeye ar-olds and upward
one and OnsETtsenth mieA Flying FEET, Ill
CBorell, to /. won: Miss Was. q CicCahey),
5 70 l. secDnd: Husky Lad. Io6 CTehAnl. to l.
third. Tine l,Bf5 Swarts HiIl Supervisor
Grania. Marian Casey. Ia Nun DI, Oulo. and
PulkA also ran.
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FIGHTER NEAR DEATH.
Phil Harrison Seriously injured in
Bout with DOnohue.

Toledo, Ohio. July 5.-PhIl Harrison. a
Chicago lightweight, is lowering between
life and death to-day in a hospital here
as a result OF injuries received in a ring
battle with Garry Donohue. OF Pekin.
yesterday. The two men fought nine des-
perate rounds. Up to the latter part OF
the eighth round Harrison had much the
better Of the fierce milling. Shortly after
the opening OF that round It Is thought
that Donohue caught Harrison q heavy
blow behind the ear.
Harrison Immediately became helpless
though he stood ~ under a terrible
shower OF blows His seconds seeing
their man apparently helpless. threw a
sponge into the ring stopping the con-
test in its ninth round.
Harrison was carried TO a bath house
nearby, attended only by his seconds.
He shortly began to sink. A physician
was hastily called. He discovered a
broken artery with his patient near
death. He was hurried to a hospital
where desperate efforts are being made
TO save his life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-06
WEIGHS DECISION
AROUCES COMMENT
Scandal Following WOlgaSt-R Rivers
Fight Chief Topic Among
Ring Followers.

Los Angeles, Cal. July 5.-The scandal
that followed Ad Wolgasts victory over
Joe Rivers In the thirteenth round yes
terday win not be forgotten in a hurry.
Nothing else was discussed in sporting
circles to-day. There are three distinct
versions Of what happened In that
final tumuItuous round. They are:
That wolgsst knocked Rivers out
cleanly with a blow in the stomach.
This was the referees version-and that's
the only oficial version
Second-Both men were simultaneously
knocked out. and that the referee, with
his back to the PROSTATE champion,
counted Rivers Jut while Wolgast was
unconscious.
Third-That Referee Jack WEIGH lost
his head, and after counting four, de-
cIared Wdgast the winner.
Both sides were claiming foul when
the decision was made.
The decision OF Referee WEIGH II con-
demned in most quarters.
Betting commissioners stated that pay
ment OF bets would be made according
TO the decision Of the referee.
The receipts Of the fight were tn,t
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CRICKET MATCH TO-DAY.
Philadelphia Team Meets Local
Wicket Players.

The Fails Of schuyIkin Cricket Club.
OF Philadelphia. will meet the Washing
ton eleven at the Rock Creek PARK
grounds this afternoon. game starting
promptly at 1:50
The visitors will have a lineup OF the
finest cricketers that have visited this
city in many years, and as the locals
are going strong at present a splendid
exhibition Of the English pastIme Is eX-
pected.
Capt. Jimmy Rose will use Dr. J. s
Cannon. John Morton, and VIII Warren
on the bowling crease, while Duncan
Morton will be behind the sticks.
The public will be admitted free TO the
grounds, and as there are many cool.
shaded spots around the field a large
crowd is expected 20 be present.
On Sunday afternoon the Washington
team will play the Baltimore Sons OF
St George Cricket Club at Rock Creek
Park.
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BLOODY CARVING KNIVES
MAY HELP SOLUTION
OF WOoNSoCKET MURDER

woonsocket. R. I, July 5.-The police
to-day are working on two promising
clews found in the river murder mystery
that may positively identify the body as
that OF Mrs. Angelo Parmentier Delmar
and nix the guilt on Henri Deslouyre, who
is now held charged with the murder.
In the water back Of the house in
which the woman lived was found two
keen edged carving knives, which ap-
parently had been IN the water two weeks.
A shred OF clothing. hair and . piece OF
flesh were found on the handle OF one OF
the knives.
The police have also come clothing
found In the river near the house, In
Guiding a mans shirt, on tho cuff OF
which are stains which may be blood
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Equitable, z; Kensington. 6.

Runs-T. WGrthsn, Hartshorn u, KELLEY, Old
held, Andersen, Baldwin, Thompson. Cash q,
BeGll GesSfond, ReynoIdS FIrst base On errors-
KeL sngton. Z; Equitable. ) Left on basss-Ren-
EinEton, 10; Equitable, s First base on baus-On
Ofutt, ); OF BeAll. } InninEs pitched-By Of
futt ); By CoJlsy. 5 Tines at bat By OppOnsnts-
Against Ohutt, Is; against Colley. n Hits made
OF Ofutt, }; OF Colcy. ) Struck out-By Bsall
9; By Ofutt, 2: by Coley l. TwObass hits
Kelley. Cash Stolen basss-T Ely, F. Ey, G.
Warthsn 81. Hartshoru. Kelley e.. Andersou Old
field. Cooley. Double pIyS-G. Whrthen to Hlrts-
hOTns GesSford to Baldwin Passs4 balls-By Col
ley, ;; By Reynolds. Umpirs-MF. HuEhea. Tine
Of gAns-l hour and Is minutes.
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FORMER HEAD OF
WOMERS CLUBS GOES
UNDER AN OPERATION

San Francisco. July 6.-The condition
OF Mrs Sarah Plat Decker, former
president OF the General Federation Of
Women's Clubs, took a sudden turn for
the worse to-day and she was hurried to
the operating room. At u:30 o'clock she
was on the operating table, with i've
surgeons assisting IN the operation
Mrs. Decker was stricken with In
festival congestion while in attendance
upon the convention. which is in ses-
sion here. Her serious illness cast .
gloom over the entire assembly.
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Former University of Virginia
Star Slabman Allows but
Seven Scattered Hits.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES
Special to The Washington Hsrald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Boston. July 5.-Eppa Rixey, the big
southpaw, formerly OF the University OF
, Virginia, was a complete mystery to the
Boston Braves here to-day, winning his
game, 10 to
Rixey allowed but seven scattered
bingIes, and pitched great ball all the
way Manager Doom secured RiXey
from the virginia university in the face
Of great opposition, as Manager Griffith
Of the Washington Americans had Of
fered the Rah-rah boy a large salary
but as he had previously promised Man
ager Doom, the Washington club did not
have q chance TO get him.
RIxey measures six feet six inches,
and he has the making Of another Rube
Marquard. The southpaw is nothing
but a kid. and under the able instruc-
tons OF Red Doom should develop into q
star Of the first rank. Score;
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HEROIC GIRL SAVES
KENTUCKY TOWN FROM
DESTRUCTION BY FIRE

Louisville, KY. July 5.-By heroically
remaining at her post until the entire
town had been warned OF the impend-
ing danger OF a coniagration. Miss Ida
Ochsner saved ewee Valley from prob
able destruction by FIRE to-day.
The building in which the telephone
exchange is located caught fire, but Miss
Ochsner continued TO telephone warnings
until every one had been notified.
Then finding her escape cut out she
swung from a window to a telephone
pole, and thus reached the ground in
safety.
The fire did 10000 damage. and but
for Miss Ochsner's bravery the whole
town would have been destroyed.