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iSft Army. *3 ip 1 *Jkjfi& -Saw. THOUSAND DIE IN TORREON BATTLE Great Slaughter in Six=Day Conflict There. OUTCOM E STILL IN DOUB No Word Has Come From General VUla of Late and Rebel Officers at Chihuahua Are Anxious Regarding the Fate of Their Leader and His Torreon, March 31.Fighting for the possession of Torreon is still in progress. While General Francisco Villa's Con stitutionalist forces are grad ually taking all the important positions of the city, they are meeting a resistance they never dreamed of. The loss of life on both sides will be enormous, much more than in any other battle ever fought on the soil of Mexico. .J. J J J. Chihuahua City, Mex., March 81. One thousand soldierssome of them womenlie dead- in and about blood reeking Torreon. This is the estimate placed on the results of the six days' fighting between General Francisco Villa, military leader of the Constitu tionalists, and the federal forces be fore that war racked city. How far from the exact dead this figure is probably never will be known, but from the reports brought in at different times and a knowledge of, the terrific battling military authori-, ties here believed this would be the awful truth revealed when the smoke of firing ceases and an account of the caruage is taken. For six days the fight has been Mt terest and the loss of life the heaviest in recent history of Mexico, judging from the meager press dispatches re ceived from the front and the stories of horrible slaughter which were toJd by many of the 588 wounded veterans of Torreon who are interned in hos pitals here. Constitutionalist sympathizers and rebel officers in Chihuahua again have become anxious as to the fate of their military leader and the remnants of the 12,000 men who marched to Tor reon with him to engage in the revo lution's first decisive battle. No word from Villa came to relieve the arixiety which obtained through Chi* huahua. Reports that heavy reinforcements THIS WEEK Special $10 Coat Sale The very latest models made from the popular fabrics, euolx as Russet brocade tricott, Nell Rose chevoit esponge, White basket weave, Green bayadere esponges, Choice of any of these garments this week for $10.00. *-#S%.N"" were Hastening to relieve General Re fugio Velasco, the federal commander at Torreon, who has made such a re* souroeful resistance against the reb els, were received here with misgiv ings. But it is the fact that no news of General Villa's progress has been had for many hours.and that is re sponsible for the greatest anxiety as to his fate. When advantage has been with the rebel leader in the past free access to telegraphic communication was given newspaper correspondents at the front, but when he met with re verses Villa would allow no news sent over the wires-. LIFESAVER KILLED IN RO W Malloy Refused Liquor License (Continued from Page 1.) laid on the table and will be con sidered next meeting. Weber Wants Pull Pay City Attorney Russell read a cam iminication from W. N. Weber, clerk of the Muicipal court, whose wages were recently cut from $75 a month to $35 and who is not willing to ac cept the salary now offered. Little was done in this matter but the city* attorney was instructed to investigate and prepare for any action Weber may make. To Bid on Street Cleaning City Cilerk Stein read a contract drawn up by the street committee in regard to the cleaning and sprink ling of the streets during the com ing summer a motion was carried to advertise for ibids for this work. All of the paved district with the excep tion of the road to Nymore will be cleaned and sprinkled by the city. Read Pioneer want ana ADDITIONAL WANTS WANTEDMian and wife -want fur nished room in modern house at once. Phone 79. U0 i*M^&$$iN&^ Thavoc Fifty Credited With Having Rescued Persons From Drowning. Chicago, March 31.-^Edward D. O'Donnell, brother of Simon O'Don nell, president of the Chicago Build ing Trades council, surrendered to the police and was booked on a charge of murdering Peter de Rock, a beach comber, who was credited with hav ing saved more than fifty persons from drowning in Lake Michigan. lie Rock was shot and killed during a fight Saturday night in a saloon. Witnesses told the police O'Donnell fired the shots'which killed de Rock. On the advice of his attorney O'Don nell refused to talk after his arrest. The police believe the prisoner will n'ead self-del'er.se. The New Perfection Range beautiful and we believe the garments we have for you will meet with your unbounded appreciation. They are correct, not only in style (which means the designing, the fabrics, the colors and the ornamentation,) but in fitin the quality of workmanship and in the actual full values. "/{,s^v.7/ y: _* i Jt*"s We invite you to do your Easter$ shopping here and we promise, not only the rights goods but our earnest, conscientious service,.. O'Leary-Bowser Co. BEMIDJI, MINN. Eas XXI JEMIEJI DAILY PI0HII1 *'Iam an old manand many of my troubles never happened."ELBERT HUBBARD IE white hair and wrinkled faces of our busy men and women tell of doubt, fear and anxietymore than disease or age. Worry plays with the nervous systemso that digestion is ruined'and sleep banished. What oil is to the friction of the delicate parts of an engine m^^%tM DR. PIERCE'S! golden Medical Hiscovery is to'the delicate organs of the body. It's a tonic and body builderbecause it stimulates the liver to vigorous action, assists the stomach to assimilate foodthus enriching the blood, and the nerves and heart in turn are fed on pure rich blood. Neuralgia "is the cry of starved nerves for food." For forty years "Golden Medloal Discovery" in liquid form has given great satisfaction as a tonic and blood maker. 'X'-'?*\ i'fc*ifr --"-V*?^- Now it can be obtained in tpbUt formfrom dealers in medicine oreendSOone-centstamptfortrialbox. WriteR,V.Pieree,Buffalo. tR. PIERCE'S PLEASANT PE1XETScandy Believe constipation,t regulate the liver. nad bay's. a **t as This 'Tireless Cooker" Oven What It MeanstotheCook fttftSMaftsSSi First, a cool kitchen,alone enough to recom mend it, The method of insulation keeps the heat in the oven and out of the kitchen, be sides saving fuel. With the THERMOS oven one burner does the work of two. You can have Quick, intense heat or slow and steady, just as you need it. Or It can be sealed, so that heat is retained without any fire, making the most per fect fireless cooker ever Invented an the one that is easiest to use. Other advantages area cabinet top with a spacious warming shelf, space back of the burners to keep food hot, a special broiler, and an extra capacity oil reservoir with glass gauge. In all a range that cannot be equalled for convenience, comfort and economy, that takes away the dread of working in a hot kitchen. This newest PERFECTION can be seen at your dealer's, who will gladly demonstrate. You will know it by the Triangle Trade Mark. He has other PERFECTION ranges, also, each roast ing, baking, broiling, boiling or toasting without heating up the. kitchen. Send 5-cents to cover postage and we will mall you a Valuable 72-Page Cook Book Free Toe Standard Oil Company, Chicago, DL CAN INDIANA CORPORATION) (173) Widi the Thermos Oven Every NEW PERFECTION Range will do the workof a coal range with out the heat. dirt, and trouble. Fuel cost a fraction of the gas stove, none of the danger* of gasoline. Glean, convenient, safe, economical cooking in a cool kitchen, that is what yon buy in any NEW PERFECTION stove or range. For Best Results Use PERFECTION OIL Advertisers who want the best results always patronize The Pioneer. They know, by experi- ence, that it has no equal in this section of the country a^ an advertising medium. Every community has its "Easter parade"and so have we! Only a few more days and Easter will be here. Are you prepared for the first showing of Spring styles which oc- curs on Easter Sunday? By common consent, the new styles, although secured months and weeks in advance by the mer- chant who wishes to serve his cus- tomers, are seen for the first time, in public, on Easter. And we have prepared for the demands you are sure to make for the [newest and most stylish coats and suits of the season The stytes for Spring have many radical changes, The styles are 9 Jrr. Our customers are assured every requisite ill a garment bjrri.the "Palmer Garment"' label wihich for years has stood for the highest "*K ideals- in garment making. t\&i*< Red or black caps may be had on any of these wells, un- less other- wise specified black will be furnished on single wells No 51, 3 in screw top Price $1.50 No. 56, 2 3-4 in $1.50 No. 60, 3 in $1.50 White Cut arid Pressed Glass Bases Single or Double Desk Kor 3 in. and 3% in. square and 3 in. round inkstands as Above cut illustrates Nos. 230 and 232 2"0 Cut 3 in. Square Hole. Single Desk $2.00 231 Cut 3 in. Squaie Hole Double Desk .2.50 22 Pressed 3 in. Square Hole Single desk .75 233 Pressed 3 in. Square hole double d'k. 1.00 234 Cut 3 in. Round Hole Single Desk 2.00 235 Cut 3 in. Round Hole Double Desk 2.50 230 Pressed 3 in. round hole single desk .75 237 Pressed 3 in. round hole double desk 1.00 "With cut glass sponge cup and two No. 57 cut glass stands No. 451 Oak for Single Desk 86.50 No. 452 Mahogany for Single Desk 6.75 J1 v &F ?r: "SENGBUSCH" SELF-tLOSING INK STANDS and SETS "Sengbilsch" Inkstand is more than a mere ink receptacle.^ It Automatically closes air-tight after every dip, thus keeping the ink clean and fresh, whether in the well a day or a year. ^There is no evaporation no thick, linty, corroded ink that has to he thrown away. -You save 75 per cent on your ink bills. *W^~ ~v .2%\ y., Made of glass and Hard Rubber No. 52-3 in. Cut Glass Price No. 53-3 in. Plain-Glass Pri. No. 54-3% in. Cut Glass Pri. No. 54A-4 In. Cut Glass Pri. COUNTER-SUNK STANDS 7lc-- $2.00 $1.75 $2.75 $4.25 No. 57, 3 in., cut glass Price $2.00 Nos. 56. 57. 60, set INTO desk or base "Sengbusch" Colonial Base Sets are made of Strictly Quarter-Sawed Oak and Genuine MahoganyStandard Finish V. The Bemidji Pioneer Office Supply Store If You Had Need O A Cook, Would You Wait For One? Would You Hope For One? O After One?By Use O The Want Ad. Way! Telephone your Wants31 No. 55, 3 in..."., No. 61, 2 1-2 in. Emeraline Base Sets High Grada Cut and Polished Glass Base 1& inches thick '^TUESDAY," MABC t^-jm^^P^^t -K-\: With two No. 57 cut glass stands No. 212 for Single Desk $13.00 No. 213 for Double Desk 16.00 "With two No. 52 cut glass stands No. 411 Oak _-v for Single Desk. 85.75 No. 412 Mahogany for Single Desk 6.00 Tfce DIP is Always*' Uniform. No Over- loaded Fens. Ho Ink Blots. .$1.50 .$1.50 Pressed Glass Base Sets A M#ly attractive base at a moderate price Size 5x4x11-2 No. 300 with No. 56 stand $2.00 Size 8 3-4x5 3-4x11-2 No. 320 with two No. 56 stands.. .$ 4 7 havt a room ren^br wantyon to ren oneyotoget Hi 4 Wi^W choioe through a Pioneer want ad. Phone 31. Pi i ,*2 isui Is i, UP?: *S8 J* "x: &S4