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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
DiPTHERIA IN RUTLAND.
seven Gases In One IumiIy--Chiid
Dies of the Disease.

Rutland, Dee. "a serious outbreak of
diphthciiu is expected i'm the Italian
colony nero rs result of the discovery
that Mrs Louis Lavecchia ana her SIX
children are i'll with the disease The
members OF the family have been ajling
FOR some DAYS but relatives ana friends
have been calling on tho Layecchias not
knowing the serious nature of the
malady until it came TO the attention Of
a physician to-day. Two policemen We're
placed on guard to-day to see that the
quarantine lis observed Mrs Lavccchia
and three of the children have the dis
ease in "a mild f,Im but three Of the
children are seriously sick.
Shirley May, thrce-year-old daughter Of
MI and VI a. Charles LaMountain of this
city, died of diphthcr!a Yesterday The
case has no connection with those IN tho
Italian family
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
COST sl2.5o TO COLLECT 81

Washington, Dec, 6.-Collecting a dol
lar at the customs houses Of the United
States, the annual treatise on political
economy which the government issues
each year has made its appearance APP
pended to the annual report of the sec
rotary of the treasury. For the fiscal
year 1918 the port of Isle Royale, Mich
carried off the prize with a cost OF col
lecung dollar of $n2.5O. At Isle Royale
the sum Of S. was collected with IA total
cost of sS25. Norwalk Conn, collected
dollar at cost of eight mills At the
port of New York IT cost two and two
tcnths cents ana tine average tor the
whole country was three ana thrce-tonths
CENTS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
CONGRESSMEN'S TROUBLE.
Deprived OF Mileage Aiiowancc-In-
come Tax 10 lie Deducted.

Washington Dee ALREADY deprived
Of their mileage allowance for this ses-
sion of Congress, members of the House
are now confronted with another trouble,
the question Of deduction Of the income
tax from their salaries as congressman,
Sergeaut-at-Arms Gordon has asked the
treasury department for instructions on
that subject
Whether the deductions will be made
from future mileage allowances Of con-
gressmen also will be determined The
report Of the scrgcant-at-arms for the
year ending Monday as laid before The
House 10y Speaker clark. showed that
There had been paid ont during that
period S,lS,QOo in salaries and mileaRes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-11
REORGANIZATION
HOUSTON PLAN
Secretary of Agriculture in An
nual Report Foreshadows
Changes in Department.

Washington, Dec. differentiation of
the department of agriculture is fore
shadowcd IN Secretary Houston's first
annual report presented to-day to Presi-
dent Wilson. a plan to be submitted to
Congress in the fiscal estimates for 1916
proposes to carry out the work of the
department i'm five or six main groups
such as research state relations. rural
organization. forest service. weather and
regulation. Such plan, Secretary Hous-
ton believes, will promote coordination
Plans for redlstrictng the country for
the enforcement Of the pure food law
arc announced ana the secretary an
uouuccs his intention to ask for au-
thoiity to prepare amendments to the
pure food law to improve the food sup
ply, protect the public health and
promote uniformity IN food legislation.
Free distribution of seeds by congress-
men should 1e discontinued. the secre-
tarv recommends lie ,vould conduct in
its stead constructive work in securing
and distributing now seeds and plants
Conditions vary widely in the United
states, SAYS the report. because farmers
do not equally need better credit ar
Engagements and all sections are not
similarly circumstanccd. II contends that
when all necessary ailowanc" has been
made for fundamental factors it f.
probably clear that the rura. COM
mwnities are not as efficiently served as
they should be BE- existing financial ar
raugomeuts Tho secretary believes there
does not appear to be need for unique
or special Legislation or for legislation
which shall aim to give tho farmer credit
! ON easier terms than other mcmhers 80
society. What is needed is the creation
of conditions ana machinery which shall
enable him on similar credit foundations
to- S"cm" money at the same rates as
those that prevail for other classes and
for other sections
IMPROVING RURAL LIFE.
"Ev,n though the problem Of how the
farmer can best sell his produce and
can improve the conditions under which
| hr can secure the necessary capital were
! solved there would still remain vital
! things to he accomplished before rural
life can be made fully efficient, profitable
! healthful, ploasurcahlc and attractive,
and before a larger disposition to remain
on the farm develops. Good roads arc
prerequisite for better marketing, for
| better schools and for more comfortable
rural living. Il tier sanitation and hy-
/ ci"uc i'm tho home. i'm the school and in
| the community are jtst as vital for the
rural community as for the URBAN says
/ the report.
"fo gain information 10 enable the de
| purtmcut better to serve rural women,
/ the secretary has addressed letters Of
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19

George M. Druing of Puposky
spent a few hours in the city yester-
day on business.
One of these days you ought to
go to Hakkerups and have your pic
ture taken.-Adv.
A. M. Dunton of Bagley called on
his friends in Bemidji Thursday
transacting business.
J. A. Porter of St. Cloud transact
ed business and visited with friends
in Bemidji yesterday.
Miss Lizzie Hawley of Park Rap
ids spent yesterday in the city with
friends and relatives.
Oranges by the box at Roe e Mar
kusen's. Phone 2O6z2O7.-Adv.
w. G.. Schroeder returned today
from Virginia, Minnesota, where ne
has been on business.
S. C. Bailey returned this mornin g
from Thief River Falls where he
spent a day on business.
Try our cents corn, IL cents to-
matoes. Save dollars and cents at
Schmitt's grocery.-Adv.
E. H. Ref of Bag1ey spent yes
terday in the city on combined
business and pleasure trip.
George Snetsinger of gena was
among the business visitors who
spent Thursday in the city.
D. E. Knowles Of Big Falls was
among the business visitors who
spent yesterday in the city.
w. G. Young of Crosby spent yes
terday in Bemidji with friends while
here on a short business trip.
Mrs. NJ E. Murray of Kelliher
spent yesterday in the city visiting
friends and transacting business.
Mrs. J. w. Carl of Mahnomen was
in the city last evening visitin g
friends and transacting business.
Miss Margaret LoWham will leave
tonight for Crookston where she will
spend the holidays with relatives.
C. J. Travis of OWatonna is spend
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19

she is student in Mrs. Woods
Kindergarten Training school. She
will spend her Christmas vacation
with her parents DR.. and Mrs. D. l..
Stanton. Miss Lillian Cochran, who
is a student at the same institution
will return tomorrow morning, and
will spend the holidays with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs George Cochran.
J. Evan Carson, formerly with the
Pioneer Pu blishing company, and
who has spent the past nine months
at Hibbing as linotype operator and
machinest for the Hibbing Daily
Tribune, has resigned his position at
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19

ness for that company. Mr.. Laugh
lin makes his home in Crookston but
his duties compel him to visit all
points on this division.
We have received shipment of
Heinz fancy Christmas baskets con-
tanning a variety of IL Heinz pro-
ducts. These will make splendid
Christmas gifts. Price each basket
$500 at Roe & Markuson. We will
reserve orders for delivery the day
before Christmas. Phone 206-207.-
Adv.
Miss Gladys Stanton returned this
morning from Minneapolis, where
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19
About The City
X X X X x X X x x X x X x x X X
X LEST WE FORGET =
x * X X x x x X x x X X X x

To place Red Cross Christmas
seal on all Christmas packages.
That the second annual dance OF
the Brotherhood of Trainmen will be
given on January /, New Years day.
That every item telephoned to the
society editor, adds interest to the
local page of the Pioneer and is APP
preciated. Phone 81.
To send all Christmas donations to
the Relief committee of the Associat-
cd Charities. This committee has a
list containing the names of the
needy in Bemidji.
That it will soon be too late to do
your Christmas shopping in order
to take advantage of the store stocks
while they are complete. Next week
brings Christmas.
That the fourth Of a series of
eight dances, given by the United
Commercial Travellers, will be held
in the City hall Friday evening. 1t
will in reality be the Christmas
dance. Invitations have been issued.
That for every dollar taken in for
subscriptions to the Daily or Weekly
Pioneer, candidate Is given 25,-
900 votes in the Schroeder free piano
contest. This offer holds good until
Christmas. The contest closes in
February and now is the time to pull
up among the "frst division" can
didates.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19
JACKSONVILLE ELDER
Writes Characteristic Letter Regard.
ing Loss of Appetite.

Writes Characteristic Letter Regard
ing Loss of Appetite.
He says:
<sVinol is just the thing.
For summer, winter. fall or spring
Follow direction, take it right,
It will save your tagging appetite.
II know for have tried it. For
weeks could scarcely eat enough to
keep a snake alive I have three bot
ties of Vinol and now it looks like
I will eat my head off. I am at the
table three times a day eating as
did in the good old days when I split
rails, dug wells, topped trees, plowed
corn and hoed cotton. Try Vinol and,
see how good good it feels to be real
hungry"
When you ought to be hungry and
are not it is because your stomach
does not feel strong enough to ask
for food-a sure sign of impaired
general health. eBtter than dosing
the stomach with pepsin for tempo
rary relief is taking Vinol, our de-
licious tonic, which has the strength
ening and blood-making power of
iron, and the building-up value of
cod liver oil. It quickly restores ap-
petite and perfect digestion. If Vinol
does not help you it costs you moth
in. Barker's Drug Store, Bemidji.
P. S. If you have any skin trouble
try Saxo Salve. We guarantee it.
ADV. j.. <. ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19

that place and with his family has
gone to Duluth. Mr.. Carson will
manage a Job shop in that city
Music at the rink Sunday. Adv.
Albert Almendinger of Nebish was
among the out Of town Christmas
shoppers yesterday, returning home
on the afternoon train.
Music at the rink Sunday. Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19
RUSSIAN DUKE IS CLEARED
Boris Denies published Charges 81

cowardce
London, Dec. l9.-The Grand Duke
Boris of Russia, a cousin Of the EN-,
peror of Russia, took the witness
stand in the lord chief justices court
in order to Tebut allegations Of mis-
conduct and coWardice brought
against him in a magazine article.
In connection with this article he
brought suit for libel against the
Frank A. Munsey company, but the
suit was settled out of court. The
grand duke swore in court that there
was no foundation for the libel.
The case was then closed. the de-
PENDANTS agreeing to pay all costs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19

sayres Quests Of Asquith.
London, Dec. 1sAmbassador and
Mrs. Page, with Francis Doves Sayre
and his bride, formerly Miss Jessie
Woodrow Wilson, we're the guests OF
Premier Asquith at luncheon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19

Ing a snort time IN Bem1dJl and VI
cinity transacting business and visit
ing with friends.
John Olson of Becida transacted
business in the city yesterday.
If your mother in-law gets too gay
give her HOLSTERS R. M. Tea, then
any one can live with her. Barker's
Drug store.-Adv.
Oscar Thyren of Kelliher was
among the north line visitors who
stopped over in Bemidji this morning
to transact business.
Miss Edith Erwin will leave this
evening for her home at Crookston
where. she will spend Christmas with
relatives and friends.
E. M. Whsle of Park Rapids was
among the visitors who spent Thurs
day in Bemidji on a combined bust
ness and pleasure trip.
J. F. Hurler of Brainerd arrived
in the city last night and will re-
main here for short time on COM
bined business and pleasure visit.
A happy contented family is the
one in which each member takes Hol-
listers R. M. Tea; best family regu-
lator. Barker's Drug store-Adv.
Mrs. Schumer of Schoolcraft was
in the city yesterday. While here
she called on friends and also did
some Of her Christmas shopping.
George A. Ralph, formerly state
drainage engineer and Pierce Vein
erstrich of St. Paul are spending a
few days in this vicinity on busisess.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Morken of N.Y.
more will leave the first part of the
week for Brainerd, Minnesota where
they will spend the holidays with
Mrs. Morken's parents
HOLSTERS R. NJ. Tea makes you
feel eft as a fiddle" full of life;
overloads you with energy; cleanses
the system.35 G. Bankers Drug Store
ADV.
w. S. Lamont will leave tomorrow
morning for Park Rapids, where he
will spend a short time on business
and will also visit his sister, Mrs.
Haradon.
Mrs. Ed Thomas of Puposky spent
several hours in the city yesterday
doing her Christmas shopping at the
local stores, returning home in the
afternoon.
G.. A. Ewart of Saltwater, Mime
sofa, is spending a few days in Be-
midi and vicinity on business con-
nected with the numbering industry
in which he is interested.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. z. Robinson will
leave this afternoon for Fargo,
North Dakota, where they will spend
the holidays with Mrs. Robinson's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Crest.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Denu enter
tanned at a dinner party last even
ing. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. B.
W. Lakin, Mr.. and Mrs Carl Johnson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Wilcox.
Miss Esther Nixon, who has been
confined to her room for the past
few days, expects to leave fer Wells,
Minnesota, this week, where she will
spend the holidays with friends and
relatives.
F. Lariver of Redby was in the
city yesterday transacting business,
and also calling on the local trade.
He was one of the many who got
their fares refunded, after complet-
ing his purchases
Miss Ellen Quinn teacher in the
Bemidji schools, will spend 'the hoIi-
day with her mother at Benson, Min
nesota. Miss Josephine Ostrem will
spend the holidays with friends and
relatives at FOsstOn.
There is much satisfaction in
growing bank. The Northern Ma
transacting your business with d
tional Bank has increased it's BUSH
ness Is per cent in the last year
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19

Electric head, side,
tail and dash lights.
Storage battery ,
50 Horsepower motor
114-inch WheelbaSe
Three-quarters floating
rear axle
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-19

Thinker bearings
xO. D. Tires
Brewster green body,
nickel and aluminium
trimmings g.
Deeper upholstery
Mohair top, curtains
and boot
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14
ploEsTs ALL FOOD, A5soRes
GASES AND STOPS FERMENT-
ALTON AT ONCE.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion Of the food did the dam
age do you? Well, don't bother n
your stomach Is in a revolt; if sour
gassy and upset. and what You just
ate has fermented into stubborn
Jumps; your head dizzy and aches;
belch gases and aeids and eructate un
digested food; breath foul tongue
coated-iust take Pape's Diapepsln
and in five minutes YOU viii wonder
what became Of the indigestion and
distress. Millions of men and women
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14
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Word has been received from Mrs.
Charles Tolonen. who is taking treat
m"nt at Battle Greek. that she is much
improved in health.
The knights and Ladies Of Kaleva
ton this evening in the Kmth hail.
Music will be furnished ana refresh
ments served.
Holly Rebekah lodge viii nominate
officers this evening. Mystic lodge is
10 nominate next Monday evening and
Foster Encampment win do likewise
two evenings later. All are branches
of the !. o. o. r.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14
IMPROVING sAwMlLL PLANT.
Dollar Bay Concern Will Employ 100
Men in Spring.


\ force of men are AT work making
extensive alterations Ia the equipment
Of the Dollar BAY saWmill. The plant
was recently taken over by 81 Clemens
ana l.. q. Hillyer of Baraga. Both
men have been connected with the
saWmill industry for a long period of
years. Mr.. Clemens was until recent
~ superintendent of the hester estate
at Baraga, while Mr.. Hillyer IL at the
head of the Baraga Lumber company,
owning the controlling interest. Tim
bcr for the Dollar Bay mill win be
shipped in by A. l.. Whitney Of Even,
who will operate II couple of large
camps his winter.
Extensive changes are TO hc mad"
before the mill win be ready for op-
Grafton New boilers will be installed
and q band saw will replace the circu7
lar saw. The present boilers can be
fred with coal only and the change
will make it possible 10 burn wood ana
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14

will make the appointment and the
council will either confirm or reject
his selection, Who the mayor has in
mind is not known.
Mayor Ojala was advised yesterday
that the county road commission was
IA no further need of the city's steam
roller ana II win be returned at once.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14
FEW MOMENTS! NO INDIGESTION OR SICK,
DYSPEPTIC STOMACH --PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN

today know that il Is needless to have
a bad stomach. a little Dlapepsin oc-
casionally keeps the stomach regulated
and they eat their favorite foods with
cat fear
If your stomach doesn't take care OF
your liberal limit without rebellion; II
your food Is a damage instead Of a
help, remember the quickest, surest,
sin. which costs only fifty cents for a
large case al drug stores It's truly
wonderful digests food and sets
things straight 50 gently ana easily
that II is astonishing. Please don't go
on and on with "a weak disordered
stomach, it's SO essary.-Adyer-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14
M. E. PROGRAM is CONCLUDED

\ week of unusual activity in the
First Methodist Episcopal church came
to an end last evening when the an
nual Thanksgiving service took place.
Rev. w. II. Collycott Of Osceola de-
livered the sermon and special pro-
gram Of music was given.
The service last night brought to
a close the eleventh anniversary cele-
bration of the church. II opened last
Sunday with three services and the
anniversary concert took place Wed
nesday evening
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14
CITIZENS ITALIAN LEAGUE.
officers OF Organization to be Elected
Next Sunday.

The annual election of officers for
the Citizens Italian league of Hau.
cock viii take place Sunday after
noon I'm the Kauth hall. Al the last
meeting of the league the following
nominations were made:
Presidcnt-Bart Milano and Antoine
Federigh!.
Vice president--Domnic Orela.
Corresponding secretary-A. Sabine
and o. Quiiici.
Vice corresponding secretary
Compini ana +. Daniel.
Financial secretary-S. Marccllo ana
f.. Ricci.
Vice financial secretary-O. Gcdda.
Treasurer. Lencimi and Frank
Ricci.
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sawdust. The mill will resume oper-
atoms next spring after an idleness Of
-four years. About lOG men viii he
given employment
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SUCCESSOR 70 coNGooN.

At the meeting of the city council
next Wednesday evening an alderman
To succeed Alfred Congdon from the
Third ward will be named. The mayor
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14
SKIRTS

About % heavy wool skirts. your choice at cost
of manufactures
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Hancock Department
sccretary-Bart Milano aud

Political secretary Bart Milano aud
:. Michilitto
Vice political secretary-A. Sabatin-
nj.
Audt1rs-Jamcs Chioth and G. Cam
pioni.
Marshall. Toppivo.
iisher-Bart Nicola
Standard bearer-A. Salumi
jury John Lcnci, Natal PUGET. Do-
mimic Orella and John Meinardi.
Publicity committee--Do Dominic Orei-
Ia and :. Michlitto.
Nominations were also made for sev
erai other committees owing to the
amount of opposition for so many Of
fees a large attendance is locked for
az the sunday session
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-14

Mrs John Rohargo of Bay City Is
visiting with relatives here for two
weeks
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-12-18
THE CITIZEN PREMIUMS.

The Citizen is not out to make
money.
Every cent The Citizen makes is
turned in toward making the paper
better.
We use an expensive paper for
our printing, and good type, and in
all ways spend layishly to make
The Citizen as good as it can posi-
bly, be.
We get no money from any poll
teal party, and none from advertise
ments of liquor or tobacco or dis
honest schemes or fake medicines.
We cannot furnish the paper for
less than one dollar a year, sixty
cents for six months, thirty-flve
cents for three months. Send in a
postal order today, payable to The
Citizen, Berea, Ky.