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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
NATIONS BEST PLAY HERE
Manager Jacobson Of big Bemidg''
Basketball Quint Arranges Contests:
..s, With Championship Teams. : s
MILL CITY TEAM HERE TUESDAY

During the next two months Be-
midji's speedy basketball five. is go
ing to meet stiff opposition in it's race
for the championship of the United
States and Carl Jacobson, manager,
has just announced a schedule which
is one of the most difficult ever at
tempted by any quint.
Chaska, a team which claims the
state title; Red Wing, for many
years prominent in Minnesota basket
ball and the team which first
brought the game into popularity in
the northwest; Oswego, New York,
the five which held the nations title
until defeated by Fond dus Lac. the
Billings Triple BIS, team which
needs no introduction here; the fast
Superior Y M. E. A., and many
other organizations of high repute
will be seen on the local floor be-
lore CIle COuplcLlOu VI Luc SedSOu
play.
On next Tuesday a fast Minnea-
polls team. the Independents, will
play here. One game will be played
and because of the heavy erpense,
charge of 35 cents will be made.
The schedule as announced by
Manager Jacobson, all games to be
played here, follows:
Dec. 9.-Minneapolis Independ-
ents
Dec. 81 and Jan. 1.-St. Cloud.
Jan. 7 and S.-Chaska.
Jan. 12-13-14-Red Wing
Jan. 29.-Fosston or Pine River.
Feb. 4-5-6-Oswego New York
During February the Duluth Ro-
tary club, Superior Y. NJ. E. A, Bill
lings and Fond du Lac, will also be
encountered.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
DESERVE MUCH CREDIT
Many Poor Families of Bemidji Cared
for by Associated Charities.

Through the Associated Charities,
the Salvation Army and the Bemidji
Elks lodge, efforts have been made
to provide every poor family of Be-
midi with provisions for Merry
Christmas To the committee of the
Associated Charities, especially, be-
longs much credit for the splendid
work which has been done. The home
of every family, reported as being in
need of assistance, has been visited
and today baskets are being distrib-
uted from the Salvation Army quar-
ters Mesdames A. P. White and E.
H. Smith, Of the Associated Chari-
ties, have devoted almost entirely all
of their time during the past three
weeks to the investigating Of poverty
stricken homes and as a consequence
much happiness has been caused. Be-
midi should feel proud of the or
ganization known as the Associated
Charities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
ANDREWS MAKES RECORD
Attorney Drives From Minneapolis
Through Snow and Cold.

A A. Andrews, the Bemidii at
torney, following a drive taken dur
ing two of the winters coldest days,
reached home last evening from Min
neapolis in his new Franklin 80. The
trip, with the exception of snow
drift interfering for two hours, was
made without accident Of any kind,
and Mr.. Andrews claims that he es-
tablished a record for actual run
ming time, making the distance in
just twelve hours, even in the face
Of the cold. Although a great deal
of snow was encountered between
Park Rapids and Bemidji, the run
was made in the remarkable time of
two hours and thirty minutes. The
machine, which was purchased
through Chad Jewett. of Bemidji, is
the only late model Franklin owned
in Bemidji, and Is a five-passenger
touring car. Mr.. Andrews says that
he enjoyed the December trip.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
.BEMIDN READY FOR XMAS
Fine Spirit Prevails Here and Ample
Preparations Have Been Made
for City's Children.
CHURCHES TO HOLD SERVICES

Today there is an air of strong
expectancy in the home of every Be-
midi child, and Old Santa is max
ing special effort to see that not a
single one is disappointed.
Preparations for the Christmas
celebration have about been complet-
ed and special entertainments have
been planned in nearly all of the Be-
midi churches, the programs being
printed in last evenings issue of the
Pioneer.
The program of the Baptist church
was given last evening, and the 9TH
ers will be given as follows:
Presbyterian church, this evening
Episcopalian church, o'clock
Christmas afternoon.
Methodist church, cantata. tomor-
row evening.
Swedish Lutheran, Sunday even
ing. a.. ..-
First, Scandinavian Lutheran,
Monday night. =
Salvation Army Wednesday night
in the City hall.
At the Catholic church special SER
vices will be held on Christmas. Rev.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
COOPERATE WITH FARMER
]. J. Hill Tells Bankers That Pros
perity Of State Rests on Agriculture
-Favors More Live Stock. =
SAYS COUNTRY NEEDS REST

. In his recent address before the
geo bankers of the state, delivered
ct a st. Paul banquet, James j. Hill
emphatically reiterated his conten-
,tion that the actual basis Of Mime
sofas prosperity and the success of
her business institutions rest pri-
marily upon the success of the states
agricultural development. .. ..,.~,s
He expounded the true dignity Of
the agriculturist and his Importance
to the. community and the world,
urging the great cooperation be-
tween the banker and the farmer He
discussed the methods by which, the
farmer must finance his enterprises
and told the bankers how they might
best serve him.
He declared that the soil never
wears out, and soil that is said to
have been exhausted merely has been
abused, and can be restored by pa
tient endeavor. The various ways
of improving the land were outlined,
chiefly among which he recommended
the raising of more live stock. The
mineral requirements also were dis
cussed, and the speaker emphasized
the need of a soil survey throughout
Minnesota.
Mr.. Hill touched briefly on the
tariff, monetary laws and other leg
islation, declaring that it is high
time for the powers at Washington
to give the country the rest cure.
The advantages or disadvantages
to America at the outcome of the
present European war, he declared to
be problematical. At the close of the
war there probably will be a great
many people coming here from for
eign lands, he declared, and this is
likely to tend to cheaper both farm
and factory labor.
If they are not permitted to come,
they will have to remain in Europe,
where they must live, accepting
watever wages they can earn.
These men, women and children will
produce the different products in the
European factories and they will be
sent to America in competition with
our products.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
PROHIBITION Will
BE ISSUE IN 1915
Is Prediction Of ''Drys" as Result Of
Majority Vote Secured on Hob
son Resolution Tuesday.
BOTH SIDES ARE SATISFIED
Opponents to Measure Say That Cues
ton Has Been Shelved for Years to
Come Senate Action Pending.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Opponents OF
prohibition in congress are confident
ly predicting that the defeat by the
house of the Hobson resolution to
submit a constitutional amendment
for national prohibition to the state
legislatures meant that the issue was
dead so far as action at this session
is concerned.
On the other hand prohibition lead
ers were triumphantly- pointing to
their majority of eight votes for the
resolution and although it failed to
receive the two-thirds vote necessary
to adoption asserted their expecta-
tions had been fulfilled They declar
ed that despite their temporary de-
feat they would continue the fight.
Both sides appeared to be well sat
isfied with the result. Anti-prohibi-
tionists hailed it rs distinct victory.
while the supporters OF prohibition as
serted that they were exeeedingly
gratiffed over the outcome H their
first contest on the floor Of congress.
= senate Resolution Pending.
4 Although resolution similar to the
Hobson resolution is pending In the
senate. introduced by Senator Shep-
,pard Of Texas, administration leaders
in congress expressed the belief that
it would not reach vote as q re-
suit Of the action Of the house.
representative Henry of Texas,
chairman of the house rules commit
tee, who vigorously opposed the Hob
son resolution, predicts that as re-
suit of the vote In the house the ques-
ton of prohibition will not again be
brought up on the floor of congress
as national issue for twenty years.
Prohibition leaders, however, includ-
ing Representative Hobson. predict
that prohibition will be a national is
sue in the 1915 campaign.
Representatives of the national ex-
ecutiye scommittee Of the Anti-Saloon
League 6of America declared that the
temperance forces of the country had
reason to be gratified by the result
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
@'oMMEND PLAN
Hammond Favors Program Of Eff
cheney Board and Will Urge 1mme-
date Temperance Legislation.
HAS UNIQUE DISTINCTION

So busy has w. S. Hammond,
governor-elect of Minnesota, been
during the past few days that when
he left Washington yesterday he had
not had opportunity to write his
inaugural address and he announced
that he may give it January 6 and
then write it later. IF I can find the
time" said Mr.. Hammond, Il shall
write the address in St. James, or,
if it becomes necessary, can deliver
it first and write it out afterward.
The message will not be long,"
II shall recomend the program of
the economy and efficiency commits
sion," said Mr.. Hammond in discuss
ing the message. II shall ask for
the resubmission of the constitutional
amendment for the initiative and
referendum. shall suggest that tenn
perance legislation be taken up year
ly and that controversial questions
be disposed of so that the remainder
of the session may be devoted to con-
structive work" =,
Mr.. Hammond said he was much
impressed with the unique distinc-
ton he will have Of being the first
governor in the country to work with
a legislature that has no partisan
standing. 1T is the first in the
country" said Mr.. Hammond. 1T Is
a most interesting experience. OF
course the members Of this legisla-
ture are republicans or democrats in
other relations. The legislature may
be non-partisan only on the surface.
But nevertheless it gives the COVER
nor an opportunity to confer with the
members Regarding legislation and
the good of the state on a common
business basis. The way this expert
ment will work out will depend to a
large degree upon the legislature it.
self. It will.no doubt, be watched
with considerable interest by other
states" IL. ........
During his six years official resi-
dence in Washington, Mr.. Hammond
has belonged to and lived in the Uni
versity club. He has many friends
there and was the guest Of honor at
dinner in the club last Saturday
night. Afterward a longer meeting
took place in the club reception room.
Eulogistic speeches were made by
Congressman James Manahan and
Clarence B. Miller and by Assistant
Secretary of Commerce Sweet, who
served several years in congress
alongside Mr.. Hammond. The COVER
nor-elect responded to the eulogistic
remarks with his customary modesty,
brushing aside suggestions Of the
senate and even the presidency and
adding that the governorship of Min
nesota was a big office. The most
that any man could hope was that
he might feel it acceptably, he said
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
FREE TREE FOR PUBLIC
Salvation Army and Associated Chari-
ties Have Unique Plan. .

On next Wednesday evening, De-
cember 80, a big program and
Christmas tree will be held in the
City hall under the auspices of the
Associated Charities and the Saliva
tion Army: Although plans for the
affair, which is to be public, have not
been completed, several of the city's
most talented persons have consented
to take part on the program, includ-
ing Miss Rubie Henrionnet and Miss
Hazel SOuthwOrth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
PAID OCEAN TICKET TAX
Devils Lake Man Purchases Ticket for
Old Country.

After celebrating for but twenty
minutes, William Anderson, of near
Devils Lake, N. D., decided to visit,
the old country, and accordingly he
visited the Union Station and pur-.
chased ticket of r. E. Fisher, the
agent, for Copenhagen, Denmark. He
will leave tonight for New York, and
sails from their December 30, via
Liverpool. Anderson is the first
passenger from here to pay the SO,
war tax on ocean tickets. which be-
came effective December 1.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
BE Midi one OF
l9 DRY TOWNS
Closing Orders of Government Indian
Department Have Put Seventy-two
Saloons Out of Business.
ACTIVITIES CEASE FOR PRESENT
F. W. Zollman, Brewing Association
Attorney, Makes Comment on Fur
thering of Treaty Action.

Bemidji is one of the nineteen
towns in northern Minnesota which
have been closed by agents of the
Federal Indian bureau under the
terms of the Chippewa Indian treaty
of 1855. Counting the twenty-five
saloons Of this city which were or
dered to discontinue business, sew
enty-two drinking establishments of
the 204 in the territory covered by
the treaty have been ordered closed.
F. w. Zollman, of st. Paul, attorney
for the Minnesota Brewers associa-
tion, who has made a study of the
treaty and is perhaps better inform
ed concerning its provisions than any
other man, says that he does not ex-
pect to see any more saloons closed
for some time to come. r..
:. Agents Have Left.
E, While one to four Indian agents
have been in Bemidji continually
since the order to close has been ef-
fective, this city is now without
single representative, of the depart
ment. Before leaving, Agent Brandt,
Chief Larson's first assistant, an
nounced that he would return to Be-
midji soon after the holidays, but
refused to give out any information
concerning plans. *
Funkley to Close.
While no authoritative statement
has been made by the officials, it is
understood that the next town to feel
the sting Of the 'lid' will be Funk
ley. Considerable mention has been
given the Funkley situation. @
Only Seven Included. ~...
"Only seven of the towns are ac-
tually in Indian country" said Mr..
,Zollman. "They are Walker, Cass.
Lake, Bemidji, Federal Dam, Bena,
Ballclub and Boy River. The depart
ment has authority under the treaty
to establish a zone outside the actual
Indian country in which saloons
must close, but not to extend the clos
ing order all over the treaty territory
regardless of whether it is Indian
country" Towns in the Mesaba and
Guyana iron ranges have been work.
ing through a committee against the
closing order, and believe it will not
be extended to them.
The places made "dry" by federal
order, and the number of saloons
closed in each, are as follows: Walker,
2; Bemidji, FL; Cass Lake, 8; Federal
Dam, 1; Ballclub, l; Bena, 4; Shev-
lin, 1; Solway, 1; Hackensack, 1;
Boy River, L; Detroit, 6; Pillager, 1;
Park Rapids, 4; Frazee, 4; Deer
River, z; Tenstrike, /; Kelliher, 6:
Wilton, l; Turtle River, /.
Citizens of Park Rapids, Deer
River and Kelliher are makinv pro-
tests against the order, claiming that
Indians never visit those places
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS AGAiN!.

Once more the hallowed,
gracious Christmas time is
z upon the earth. At last the
long year Of toll over tools
and arts and industries is all
but ended. The Christmas
festival, dedicated to happi-
ness and good will, has come.
This morning the whole
city has wakened to quad
rupIe Joy. The very atmos-
phere Of our earth is rosy,
stained with the rich coIors Of
the heart. All windows are
bright with holly and ever
green. Parents have discov-
cred that it is more blessed to
give than to receive. Joy runs
riot in the heart Of little chill
dren. Youth overflows with
animal spirits. Suddenly the
aged have shed their years
and become young again. Be-
fore the light had-fully dawn
ed tho carols had begun to be
heard in the churches. And
every passing hour will be-
hold larger multitudes throng-
ing to these temples Of, the
soul. All feel that no flowers
are sweet enough, no songs
bright enough, no gifts rich
. enough for tho Christmas
. day. For once all strife and
enmity have disappeared from
the market piaes-Rsv. Now
. ell .. Hills. q. d. ~,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
CHARTER is UPHELD
(American Press)

St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 24.-St.
PauPs commission charter was up
held by the state supreme court to-
day. Writ in quo warranto pro-
ceedings brought by Attorney Cen
eral Smith to test the constitution
ality of the charter was quashed
The suit was brought by the attor-
ney general at the instigation of a
group Of st. Paul lawyers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24

FIR. ]. ]. T.. Philippe will say mass at
St. Anthony's hospital Christmas
morning at O'Clock. First mass at
the church at 8 o'clock a. m. High
mass at. 10 o'clock a. m. and preach
ing as usual. A 3 o'clock in the af-
ternoon special service will be
given for the children, and at 1880,
Vespers and Benediction of the Bless
ed Sacrament. ,. u,. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
Open Late Tonight.

Bemidji BARRIERS have announced
that the shops will be open until II
o'clock this evening. but that they
will be closed all day tomorrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24

Mrs. Carl A. Johnson went to Du-
luth today where she will spend the
Christmas holidays, the guest of her
mother. Mr.. Johnson will join his
wife at Duluth tomorrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
POSTOFFICE OPEN
3 HOURS TOMORROW

The general delivery win
dow of the Bemidji pOstOffice
will be open three hours to-
morrow, from 10 a. m. to 1
p. M, announced Anton
Erickson, postmaster, this
morning. .-
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24

front in Russian Poland to the west
of Warsaw, where the Germans and
Russians are at grips on the banks OF
the Bzura, Rawka and Pilica rivers,
continues to be the scene of the most
desperate fighting in either the east
ern or western arenas of the war.
When the weather conditions under
which the troops are fighting are re-.
called the sufferings Of the men in the
trenches may be appreciated to some
extent. The country is experiencing
the full force of winter. Each side
has sustained tremendous losses in
the battle of the rivers, and although
the Germans claim to have forced the
Russian line to retire at number OF
points it is pointed out in reports
reaching London that the Russian
line has been Strengthened and that
the Russians have the strategic ad-
vantage. Berlin, however, contends
the German attacks forced the Rus
SLAMS to fall back and that the Ger
man positions are satisfactory. Fur
ther desperate fighting is in prospect
in this region before decision is
reached.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24

Miss Florence Grimoldby OF. Vir-
ginia. Minnesota, is the guest of hel
sister, Mrs. Earl Cell, during the
holidays. She will remain here
for a short time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24

There will be a dance in the City
hall this evening. The affair is
given by Williams & Williams.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24

A new fire alarm, operated by. a.
weight falling when a fusfble link is
melted, not only rings gong but al
so fires several blank cartridges.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
No Issue Tomorrow.

Tomorrow being Christmas day
there will be no issue of the Daily
Pioneer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24

Need any ne4p? 1rv a want ad.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-24
GERMANS DROP BOMBS upon BRITISH I
DOVER P0R.. ~%% :,,,, NILES FROM LONDON
(American Press)

London, Dec. PA German aero
plane today dropped bombs upon the
British port of Dover. Guns in the
Notifications were fired upon the hos
tile aircraft, but the aeronaut es-
capped No serious damage was
done by the bombs. Dover is sixty
miles from London.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-03-29
MOTHER! NO Use
TAKING CHANCES
LOOK AT cfiiLps ToNcuEl WHEN
cRoss, FEvERIsH, coNsTIPAT-
10, GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP
CO Ffos.s

IF your little cne's tongue In coated.
a % O sure sign the stomach. liver and
bowels need q gentle thorough cleans
ang at once. When your child II Cross,
kpssvish. listless. pale. doesn't sleep,
eex o. act naturally: II breath 10 bad.
stomach sour. system full Of cold,
threat sore, or II feverish. give . tea
spoonful Of '+Califcrnia Syrup Of
TfEa,s and In q few hours all the
clngged-up. conatipated waste. sour
bile ard undigested food wifi gent
~ naove out Of In ehoweis. and you
have well, playful child again.
sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless "frait laxative"
Millions Of mothers keep II handy be-
cause they know it, action on the
stomach. liver and bowels 10 prompt
and sure. They also know q little
gtven today saves sick child tamer.
rev.
Ask your druggist for n Eo-cent bot
ela OF California Syrup OF Figs"
which contains directions for babies.
children Of all ages and for grown
ms plainly on the bottle. Beware OF
counterfeits sold here here. Get the
genuine. made by California Fig Sy-
rup Company" Don't be fooled
(Adv).
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-03-29
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LOST VITALITY.
A Free Trial Treatment Sent by Mall
TO All Who Write.

Free trial treatments OF Enervfta, a
most pleasing remedy are being mailed
% all men who write to DR.. John s..
Howell. So many who have battled for
years against the mental and physical
suffering OF man weakness have writ
ten thanking him for the great benefit
eided to send free trial treatments to
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folly, premature loss Of strength and
memory, weak back, lack OF vitality
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The treatment has a peculiar CRATE
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lieye the Ills ana troubles that come
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He is DESTROYS of reaching that great
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Any man who writes will be sent a free
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Readers are requested to write without
delay. (Adv.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-03-29
IN
BANKRUPTCY IN
THE i. S. COURT
C. n TURNER, q. o. BRosNAHAM,
JR., AND M. O. BRAWNER VOL
UNTARY 5ANkRUPTS AND FILE
SCHEDULES.

Three petitions IN bankruptcy were
filed in the United States court yes
terday. each being voluntary and the
schedule of assets and liabilities ac-
companied each. c. III. Turner, @. o.
Brosnaham. Jr.. and NJ. o. Brawner
are the banlrupts.
Mr.. Brawner's assets consist OF some
shares Of stock IN the defunct Pen
sacola State bank, and hts liabilities
are small
Mr.. Turner'S liabilities aggregate
s2o4,42o.se. OF this amount, however.
$130.478 are endorsements on notes
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-03-29

land without Justice. This story is
a portrayal OF the revolutionary up
risings IN that country ana descriptive
Of Russian torture and many hard
ships endured by the unfortunate pelit-
zeal prisoners.
Olga Treskoff, the charming daugh-
ter of a prosperous Russian merchant.
is loved by Paul, poor wocdchepper.
Baron Barovttch, a retired army
general, is involved in a political con-
spiracy. On the way to meet a jap
nese agent to deliver a map Of RUS
sia's fortifcations the baron slips and
Injuries his knee. Paul and Olga's
father appear and they help the
wounded man to Treskoff's home. The
baron meets Olga and is fascinated by
her charming beauty. Realizing that
he cannot deliver the secret plans be-
cause OF his injuries. the baron dis
patches Paul with the papers, getting
his oath that he will under no condi-
tions disclose the identity Of the send
er.
Just as Paul delivers the envelope
containing the plans he is captured by
secret BerVlCS ulch anu dTfoSASu Aoi
q crime that he In guiltless of. and on
the strength of the circumstantiai evil
dence ana his refusal to speak Is SEN
fenced to Siberia,
Olga Treskoff becomes the wife Of
Baron Barovitch- In the meantime 1t
is discovered that he is the real Gull
prit. Olga fatally stabs the Chief Of
Police of Russia, who had insulted
her and accomDantes her husband to
Siberia There the baron meets Paul.
A quarrel ensues near q precipice, and
in the struggle they lose their foot