.iiitiiiiiii) ii [i iiniilyuiniyinii SIX CANDIDATES TAKEN INTO ELKOOM LAST NIGHT Coutiuued from First Page which I accepted. I am sorry 1 did so, tor really I prefer walking. They told me he was a capital goat anil would go like a rocket. I rode up and down the spacious hill at ease, pipe in mouth, happy in the thought that this goat at least could not be of the wicked nature of his brethren. But I was not acquainted with my long horned friend. He was only wait ing until he would get away from Fred Jordon told Dampier he had 'fixed ii" ior him. E i -4-4 i the convulsive members, as they would understand his little game, and knew how to block it. Once or twice he reached back and took a small piece out of mywith shin, but I did not mind that, although I do not like to have a a New Leather Goods Purses and Bags from 45c up to $10.00. goat get too affectionate. All atMessrs. once I found myself rolling over his head rather swiftly! And there was his goatship on his hind legs in a pugilistic attitude, thinking probably that he could knock me out. He must have stumbled, I thought. So, picking myself up, I approached him and prepared to mount. Some thing whizzed by my ear at this moment, and I stepped back out of his range, for that goat has a very large and sharp hoof, and I have reasons to believe he tried to kick me. I began to reason with him, but as he always presented that part of his anatomy to which the tail was attached, and seemed to quiver with a desire to kick, I did not get on his back then, but awaited developments. Finally I mounted, but I did not stay there, because the goat wanted to roll, and I let him do it. Then I got a club and argued with him, using the most weighty arguments I could produce. After I had worn out two clubs, that pas sive resistance was too much for me, and I left his goatship to his own devices (with his head and tail up). "Being somewhat of a mind reader, I could see that that goat thought that if he had one more chance at me, he could knock me out, but I was too smart for him. Acting upon the old proverb that descretion is the better part of valor, I retired my hide and reputation still intact. "Thanking my brother Elks, UHflHHHiiMirMHUH WBEEBH AT BERMAN'S Dress Goods For Your Holiday Dress or Wedst Silks, Crepe de Chine, fabrics Black White and a'l the new colons, at a great saving. Beautiful heavy double faced Peau de Soie $1.10 per yard. easing gi mo Hose In Silk and Fancy Embroidery Lisle in black, green, purple, blue, red, Pink and Plaids nBflaaaaBMiHM JA^:iwM^t^^^&.^i^^A^MM^^^s(li'Mk: *%$ Pop'inr and all the new 5 Cloaks, Suits and Skirts Furs Severtson, Middleton and Erickson for instructing me how to mount the Elk, I am, "Yours, willing to learn, "F. H. Stuart." Diaries. The Pioneer has just received a az-geiineof 1908 diaries, suitable lfor business and professional men. An early selection should be made, as they will not be carried in stock after January first. Masquerade Skating tarnival. A masquerade skating carnival will be given at the rink Christmas night (December 25). Those desir ing masks should apply at the rink. Christmas tags and stickers at the Pioneer office. D. C. Lightburn of Ada, one of the political leaders of Norman county, was a visitor in the city yesterday. Mr. Lightburn was a candidate for republic nomination as a member of the legislature from this district at the last election, be ing defeated by A. L. Hanson of Ada. Mark DeLaney ot Hubbard and Joseph DeLaney of Park Rapids spent last night in the city. They came up from their homes yesterday afternoon and attsndad the Elks lodge, where they saw to it that E. Dampier and E. R. Bell of Akeley got all that was coming to them at the initiation of the latter two gentle men into the Elks lodge. Our Store Is Crowded with Handsome and Useful Holiday Goods Suggestions for beautiful and sensible Holiday Good at Closest Prices. Waists, Skirts, Silks, Dress Goods, Table Linens, Towels, Doilies, Lunch Cloths, Long and Short Gloves, Umbrellas, Kimonas, Hosiery, Muslin Underwear and Silk Petticoats. -..v N v^ It is a pleasure and ease to choose a Christ- make a most acceptible present. As we have the mas present from our enormous Cloak, Suit and coldest weather before us you will find it a most Skirt Department in our new annex One of those fortunate feature to purchase from our still la^ge elegant'y tailored Skirts in Silk, Chiffon, Panama, assortment at our great reduction a handsome Fur Voile or Mohair, from $3.00 to $20.00 wi I please Coat, Muff Scarf or Set in Jap Mink, Sable, Squir- the most exacting. re!, Natural Squirrel, Sable Fox or Wolf. One Fifth Of on Our Entire Line of Coats MILLINERY All Our Hats at One-Third Of Christmas Slippers and Shoes Kimonas A pair of our beautiful slip^rsw^hoes for ladies or children make a shor Christmas Handkerchiefs in Gift Boxes ./"Fancy Belts in Gift Boxes. off ifoO" lon W ask your inspection of our most varied assortment and low prices in all our departments i -W "fit Mfll Mil in i II Magnificent Waists A new line especially for Christmas trade. Tnere can be no more desirable gift than one of those magnificent Lace, Silk, Crepe de Scie, Lawn or Batiste Waisfs, from $1.50 to $15.00. magnificentSilk, Kimonas in Cashmere, Flannel, Blanket Cloth, i variety from $1.50 to $25.00 Hose Supporters in Gift Boxes. 3- "*v & IIUUIIIIIHIJIIIIIIIH I Bracelets Our stock must be seen to be ap preciated. All the newest crea tions of the sea son. GEO. T. BAKER & CO 116 Third Street Novelties Combs from 25c to $5 50 Belts in beautiful styles 25c up to $5 00. Mufflers Silk Shawls, Collars, Bead Chains, Etc. Ideal Gifts for Christmas ONLY A FEW DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Have you thought about it? Counted the shopping days before Christmas? There are not many left and there are also many presents to buy. Let us help you. You will find many a beautiful and exquiite article here now that will be gone later. This year we have outdone all previous efforts, and it will be to your advan- tage to come anl see the assortment in the various lines of merchandise we carry. We Buy Direct from the Manufacturers a^nd Save the Middle Mart's Profit Fine Gold Emblems PLEASE DO AS MUCH SHOPPING AS POSSIBLE IN THE FORENOON in ifc- :& Watches We are over stocked and must dispose of a good many before X mas. A fine 20-year Hand engraved Case, fitted with a fine 15-jeweled movement only tpi.tj "BIG BEMIDG" TO PLAY GRDOKSTON SATURDAY The Crookston Team Has Some Good Players and an Interesting Game is Promised. The "Big Bemidg" basketball team will play two games against the Crookston basketball team on next Saturday evening and Sunday after noon. These games are on the regujar schedule which the local team has formed for its contests to determine the championship of northern Min nesota. It is expected that both games will be very warmly contested as JBemidji has shown that it has some remarkably fast players and the Crookston team is possibly the fastest five in the city. Last year Bemidji won two tames from a Crookston team, in one of which it left the visitors without a score. Floyd Brown^s inability to take part in the first half of the game on account of the Christmas rush, is to be regretted as the work of the team will be decidedly weak ened without their usual center and captain. The locals have strong hopes of taking both of the coming games and to that end will put their best available line-up in the field as fol lows: "Big Bemidg"H. Geil and L. Markham, forwards L. Heffron, center W. Collins and G. Peterson, guards F. Brown, substitute. Crookston TeamWattam and Lommen, foiwards Carlson, center McLaughlin and Beaudin, guards Moulton, substitute Edson Jerome, manager. ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATTER Phone your order to the Green house for X-mas flowers. J. W. Boone of Big Falls was a Bemidji visitor yesterday. T. E. Bruner of Yola spent yester day and today in the city. J. W. Taft was a Grand Rapids visitor in the city last night. Lowney's chocolate bon bons are the best. Only at Petersons. Mrs. H. E. Anderson went to Funkley last evening on a visit. J. W. Taft of Grand Rapids was a business visitor in the city yesterday. G. E. Hoover of Kelliher was a visitor in the city yesterday after noon. :W- Unbreakable linen toy books and other books for young and old at Peterson's. \*c Chas. Moon, night police at Blackduck, spent yesterdayjn ..the city on business.' -"v^'C -\i&~.*^' Remember the masquerade skat ing carnival to be given at the rink Christmas night, ^^^fe^ When your wife tells you to send home some baking powder,^she means Hunt's Perfect Baking Pow der. It never disappoints. Greater values in good clothing any suit or overcoat at 25 per cent City Drug Store Neikr the LaJce discount. Try them for Christmas presents. O'Leary & Bowser. John Wilson left last night for Northome where he will spend the balance of the week in the interest of the Walker & Akeley Lumber company. Prof. H. E. Biddmger, who is principal of the scientific and com mercial course in the Bemidji schools, left this morning for Chi cago, where he will visii until after the holidays. John G. Morrison, Jr., who con duces a store at the Red Lake Agency, with O. Grevelle, came in yesterday from Crookston and spent last night in the city. He left this afternoon for his home at Red Lake. Mrs. T. Gullickson and little daughter returned last evening from a visit with relatives of Mrs. Gullick son residing in the twin cities. They have been away about a month, and they enjoyed every moment of their stay. P.A.Walsh of Big Falis, the sheriff of Koochiching county, was in the city*last night, and attended the meeting of the local lodge of Elks. Mr. Walsh reports everything mov ing along smoothly in his depart ment of official affairs of Koochi ching county. Dr. F. H. Stuart, the practicing physician and surgeon at Baudette, came in yesterday afternoon from his home and spent last night in the city. He was one of the class of six candidates who joined the Elks last evening. The doctor left this morning for Chippewa Falls, Wis., where he will visit until after, the holidavs. PRICE OF PULPWOOD REACHES VERY LOW EBB There Is But Small Demand, and Price May Decline Below Present Schedule. Dan Rose of Northome, the gen eral north-country representative for Watab Paper & Pulp company, passed through the city last evening, returning to his home from a busi ness trip to the offices of his com pany at Watab. He was accom panied by Loius Biehl of Northome,^ who is a cruiser employed in the" north country by the Watab people. Mr. Rose states that the price of pulp wood has fallen to $4.75. per single cord, and that it will un doubtedly reach $4.50 per cord, the latter figure being the price which he will offer from the present titne for the balance of the winter, so far as he is. at present informed. A year ago, pulp wood was brrnging $11, $12 and even as high as $13 per single cord, and the north-country woodsmen were ex pecting a larger price. j^SThe price remained high jintil last spring, and there was a steady demand for the OUtpUt It is very different this"Nseaibn'"".^\$:' The pulpwood companies report that they have about all the wood they can handle at the present time and sm buying very little and that the price will remain low for some time to come. t? I 1^ FOR RENTFour-room hotise, on Dewey avenue. A. Klein. W