The Pioneer from Bemidji, Minnesota • Page 2

4 I ri TO THE PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF BEMIDJI At this time, when every effort in behalf of preparedness is being made, I desire to call the attention of all persons to the necessity of being able to use the mihtarj rifle and the revolver No amount of drilling will make a useful soldier of a man who cannot hit what he shoots at Shots fired at random do not win battles, and bullet holes in the atmosphere are not as effective as bullet holes in an It is surprising how poorly the average man shoots if he is not accustomed to the military rifle, even though he may be a good shot at game with the sporting rifle. There is not space here to give all the reasons for this, but it is a fact beyond question The inability of the average man to shoot effectively is even more marked when the revolver is used. He could not hit a man with a revolver once in ten times at 50 yards range, until he has had some practice or instruction. There is no mystery about rifle or revolver shooting. Any healthy THE BEfllDJI DAILY PIONEER -PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAYTHE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO.

B. CARSON TELEPHONE 922 Entered at the postoftice at Bemidji. as second-claas matter nder act of Congress of March 3, 1879. No attention paid to anonymous contributions. Writer's name must fee known to the editor, but not necessarily for publication.

Communications for the Weekly Pioneer should reach this office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication In the current issue. SUBSCRIPTION BATES BYCAEEIEB la New York sad Chicago, branches la all principal Cities. SUPREME COURT METHODS CHANGE Chief Justice Calvin L. Brown, upon request for information in ref- erence to recent changes in the Supreme Court procedure, gave out the following statement, which will be of interest to laymen as well as to lawyers of the state: "There were two reasons for the changes in the procedure referred to, namely, first a desire to check so far as possible the steadily increasing expenses of appeals to the Supreme Court, and second the advisability of overcoming and doing away with certain forms and customs which tended only to delay the hearing and final decision of appeals. "Heretofore the court has for many years held two terms of court annually, and on the first day of each the calendar has been called and the cases set for argument on dates during the succeeding three or four months.

The attorneys engaged in the cases have been compelled, under a rule and practice established years ago, to attend on such first day and respond to the cases in which they were interested for cases not responded to when called in their order would be continued over the term. This re- quirement of attendance was a source of considerable expense to litigants, ior the attorneys would charge their clients with the expense incurred in attending the court, and also for their time. It was believed that this formality of setting the cases could be dispensed with without prejudice to any one, and the litigants relieved of the unnecessary expense of send- ing their attorneys to St. Paul to attend the call of the calendar, and the old practice is by the new rules wholly abolished. Hereafter the appeals will be set for argument by the court as they come in, and the clerk will notify the attorneys of the date This will do away with the call of the calendar, an out of date form of procedure, and dispense with the useless extra trip to St.

Paul by the attorneys "The other change reduces the 'law's delay' very materially. To en- able the court to make the changes the legislature was requested to amend certain of the statutes upon the subject, and the request was promply granted. By the amended statute the court was authorized, without call- ing the attorneys in, to fix a time for the argument of appeals, and to re- quire the parties to conform thereto, or sufter an affirmance or dismissal. A rule of court has been adopted by which all appeals must be proceeded with by the appellant within sixty days, and if the rule be not complied with the court will order an affirmance or dismiss the appeal and remand the case to the lower court. Under the former practice the attorneys were authorized to postpone the time for serving the briefs and for hear- ing, from time to time by stipulation, thus often clogging the calendar and delaying final judgment.

This right of stipulation has been taken away from the attorneys. The court will no longer recognize it, and the attor- neys must proceed under the rules, and promptly bring the appeals on for hearing, otherwise an affirmance or dismissal follows. "Again, cases have under the old practice remained on the calendar term after term, without argument or submission for decision, thus de- laying final judgment. This has been brought to an end. One of the new rules provides that where an appeal remains in the court without sub- mission for decision for a longer period than a year the court will of its own motion affirm the judgment, and remand the cause.

"The changes are in matters of procedure, not of substantive law, and will bring about a prompt hearing and decision of all appeals taken to the Supreme Court, and no doubt will meet with general approval. The step, together with the new rules adopted two years ago, is somewhat in ad- vance of the procedure in other states but the purpose thereof is to pre- vent unnecessary expense and delay, and to bring about a prompt conclu- sion in all cases brought to this court, and is commendable progress in the right direction E. H. DENU BY MATT. One year $4.00 Six months 2.00 Three 1.00 One year $5.00 Six months 2.50 Three 1.25 One .45 One week .12 Ting WEEKLY PI0SEEB Sight pages, oontaining a summary of the news of the week.

Pub- vary Thursday and sent postage paid to any address for, in ad- OmdAL PAIEB OP THE CITY OF BEMIDJI, HDOTESOTA Ike Dally Pioneer Is a member or the United Press Association, and far foreign advertising by the- man or woman who has good eyesight and lives a clean life can become a good shot with either rifle or revolver in a surprisingly short time by persistent and conscientious practice, aided at first by advice from more experienced shooters. The United States government, recognizing the importance of training its citizens to use the rifle, has authorized the formation of Civilian Rifle clubs, and issues free rifles and ammunition at the rate of 120 rounds per man per year and the only expense incurred by members is the maintenance of the range. Bemidji nas suca an organization, and the club now has a good range near the city, allowing practice at all distances up to 600 yards. It has 10 military rifles and nearly 000 rounds of ammunition on hand, with a plentiful supply of targets and, in fact, every facility for practice These Civilian Rifle clubs are not militarv organizations and members assume no obligation to perform military duties. Rifle and revolver shooting are clean, healthful and gentlemanly sports requiring good eyesight, sound nerves and clean living if a person hopes to succeed, and surely no man can do more to fit himself to serve his country than to become a good shot.

The Bemidji Rifle club earnestly -J THE BEMIDJI DAILY P10NEEB desires the co-operation of alL patriotic citizens, and extends a cordial invitation to all such to join its ranks, and believes that all who join will be benefited, and the nation also helped, by having more trained riflemen at its call when needed. The club has several experienced rifle and revolver shots who will be glad to give any advice or assistance required by beginners Any person desiring to join- or wishing more information can apply to Randolph, the secretary, or to any officer of the club or to the undersigned. H. J. LOUD TW INQUISITIVE MEN At the union meeting this evening at the Methodist church, Evangelist Smith's subject will be "Two Inquisitive Men." His message will be interesting to young and old, but especially men.

Tne big choir will sing one of its best selections, and the junior choir will render "Be a Hero." It will be one of the most interesting meetings of the whole series. The music lovers of the city will be interested in the announcement that E. W. Peck, a great bass, and Prof. H.

E. Griebenow, a magnificent tenor, both of Minneapolis, are to take part in the musical program of the Sunday morning union service at the Methodist church. It will be a rich musical treat. At this service Evangelist Smith will speak upon "Who is the Strong Man?" At 3 p. Sunday Mr.

Peck, who is state secretary of the Y. M. C. will address a mass meeting for men at the city hall and a male quartet composed of Griebenow, Smith, Alvord and Peck will sing. The Bemidji Pioneer is anxious to publish all the local and society news possible and would appreciate it very much if anyone having news of that character would phone 922, or mail the details to the Bemidji Pioneer.

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I can wear tight shaes, dance and walk as though I never bad corns." "Gets-It" makes the use of toeirritating salves, bundling bandages, tape, plasters and other things not only foolish, but unnecessary. Use this wonderful discovery, "Gets-It," for any soft or hard corn or callus. It is the new, simple, easy, quick way, and it never falls You'll never havi to cut a corn again with knives or scissors, and run chances of blood prison. Try tonight "Gets-It" is sold everywhere, 26c a bottle, or sent on receipt of price by E. Lawrence Chicago, 111.

Sold in Bemidji and recommended as the world's best corn remedy by A. Barker, druggist, and City Drug Store Adv. Get vour diaries before the supply jhas been exhausted 1-3 off. Pio'aeer office. tl tCLEANS DISHES AND PANS THOUT HARMING THE HANDS" Build Some Beauty Into Your Garage A garage can be merely a shed in which to house your car or it can be an added beauty to your home and yard.

The COST can be nearly or quite the same. The DIFFERENCE will be in the way you plan it. We have helped others build garages of all kinds from the shed type to the architectural-gem type. Which kind do you want? Come and tell us about it and we will ielp you most in value and looks for your money St. Hilaire Retail Lumber Go.

IOO Phones III A get the YOU DUT TO YOURSELF AND FAMILY When you save on every household needas much as you canand still supply every need. This leads me to say that THIS STORE has Jess ad- vances than any store in Bemidji. and Embroideries 5c, 7c, 10c up Extra ValuesNew Lot Biggest Lot Ever of WH SO? Simply because we bought just stacks and stacks of goods way back last fall bpcause we guessed the advances coming in so many lines of goods practically all lines for that matterso therefore we do not need to ad- vance our prices hardly at allin merchandise lines none whatever, YOU Do YOUR Duty When You Take Advantage of this Stor eIt'sService It's Prices Ironing Boards We will figure against any or all on one item or on 50 itemsand we will save you money. One pieceadvanced to 1.25 On sale Saturday, QO. old price VOC Laces 50c NOTIONS No Advance in Prices CARLSON' FRIDAY.

APEII 20. 1917. Brooms are advancing sharply-we place a few on sale Afkp Dinner Pails Two Extra Values 48c--75c New shipment of Ladies' Waists in Silk Crepe de Chine, Georgette Crepe and Wash Satins in all new shades, priced from $4.25 to $5.98. Just in this weekThe nicest lines of Silk Petticoats in town in Taffetas and Beldings Satin in changeable and plain colors, $2.85 to $6.90. Just step in and look them over.

You will say they are bargains. Complete line of Middy Blousesentirely new. to $3.75 Biggest Lot Ever of WALLPAPER Only Small Advance in Price Towels, Hosiery, Rouse Dresses, Wash Dress Goods. All of these, of course, at on Beltrami Avenue 1 1.