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r, v, fT IS? 1 ill S*. *i my few4^ ft.-., .t FEDERALS SEND AID TO TORREON Additional Force of 5,000 Me onthe Way. CARRANZ A IS CONFIDEN Rebel Commander-in-Chief Says Re- ported Fall of City Is Premature, but He Feels Assured That Villa Will Capture Stronghold. .J. .J. 4. .f. .f. .J. 4. .J. .J. .J. .J. .g. .J, .g. .J. 4- Eagle Pass., Tex., April 2. Dispatches from the American 4* 4* consul at Durango, forwarded 4 4* to Washington via this city, 4- 4- are reported to announce that 4- 4* the federal commander at Tor- 4 4* reon has offered to surrender 4- 4* to General Villa, that a truce 4 4* has been granted and that the 4- 4* federal and Constitutionalist 4 4* commanders have met and are 4 4 arranging the terms of capitu- 4 4* lation. 4- 4*4,4,4*4,4,4*4,4*4'4'44'444"44. Juarez, Mex., April 2.Interest in the situation at Torreon, where the great battle of the revolution remains undecided, became acute with the news that General Villa was called on to meet a new enemy in the form of federal reinforcements coming from the east. The new column was said to be un der the command of General Joaquin Maas and to number between 4,000 and 5,000 men. To meet him it was reported that General Monclovio Herrera was de tailed by General Villa and advices hourly were expected that an engage ment had begun. General Carranza informed the American, British and German con suls here that reports -of the fall of Torreon were premature. General Carranza seemed confident that his military chieftain will con quer the federals under General Refu gio Velasco. El Paso, Tex., April 2.A telegram sent from the front by George C. Ca rothers, United States government representative, says all foreigners in the Torreon district are safe, includ' ing H. S. Cunard-Cummins, British consul at Gomez Palacio. The tele gram made no reference to the mili tary situation. TOLEDO PEOPLE WIN FIGHT Street Car Company Will Give Three Cent Fare Law a Trial. Toledo, O., April 2.Toledo's street car contest approached a settlement when the street railway officials agreed to try out the new fares for a long test. The city was requested to wait a short time until the company could adjust its affairs to meet conditions. Officials of the company report that the patrons of their lines were becom ing "conscience stricken" and that ap proximately 80 per cent of the pas sengers paid 5-cent fares. The com pany continued its policy of allowing all who insisted on paying 3-cent fares to ride free. GENERAL GORGAS RETURNS Has Completed Sanitary Investiga tion of the Rand. New York, April 2.Brigadier Gen eral William C. Gorgas, who conduct ed a three months' investigation into the sanitary condition in the mining camps of the Rand, South Africa, re turned on the steamship Kaiser Wil helm II. He was accompanied by Major Surgeon Robert E. Noble and Dr. S. T. Darling, who assisted him in the investigation. General Gorgas returns with a de gree of doctor of science, conferred upon him by Oxford university, and other honors in appreciation of hia work. FREIGHT RAISE CANCELED Proposed Increase on Strawboard and Like Products Unjustified. Washington, April 2.A proposed increase in the freight rate on straw board, boxboard, chipboard and othei paper stock products averaging 1% cents a hundred poundsabout 20 per centfrom Illinois points to des tinations in Wisconsin, Indiana and other states, was held by the inter state commerce commission to be unjustified. The advanced tariffs were ordered canceled. RESCUER IS WRECK VICTIM Assistant General Manager of South ern Road Succumbs to Injuries. St. Louis, April 2.News was re ceived here of the death in Chicago of William O'Herrin, assistant gen eral manager of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad. Mr. O'Herrin was injured near Sef. dalia, Mo., in 1908, while directing the work of rescuing passengers of a wrecked train. He slipped from bridge pier and fell thirty feet, to Juring his spine. Found a Cure for Rheumatism "I suffered with rheumatism for two years and could not get my light hand to any mouth foor that length o/f time," writes Lee L. Ohapmran, Maleton, Iowa. "I suffered terrible pain so I could not sleep or lie still at night. Five years ago I began\ using Chalmfberlain's Liniment and in two months I was well and (have not suffered .with rheumatism since." For sale by all dealers. ea usffi pioneer want ads TOLLS REPEAL BILLS HAS MAJORITY OF 86 Fifty-two Democrats Line Up Against President. Washington, April 2.The house of representatives passed the Sims res olution for the repeal of free tolls through the Panama canal for Amer ican coastwise vessels by a vote of 247 to 161, a majority of eighty-six. The measure went to the senate, where the fight will be continued. President Wilson's majority in the upper house will not be so great, but the bill is reasonably sure of passage, it is said. Clark and Underwood failed to car ry enough of the house members to even endanger the passage of the measure and on the final vote 220 of the Democrats stood by the president, who had made a personal appeal for the repeal in order that the nation's honor might be maintained and its foreign policy be not interfered with. Clark carried only fifty-two of his Democratic followers with him on the final vote. Twenty-five Republicans and two Progressives also stood .by the president. Representatives Stevens, Davis, Anderson, Miller, Lindbergh, Steener son and Volstead, Republicans from Minnesota, voted with the president. Representative Hammond, the lone Minnesota- Democrat, voted with the president and Representatives Man ahan and Smith, Republicans, voted with the anti^repeal forces. Representatives Brown, Esch, Len root and Stafford, Republicans from Wisconsin, voted for the repeal. Rep resentative Helgesen, Republican from North Dakota, voted for the repeal. Cough Medicine for Children. Too much care cannot he used in selecting a cough medicine- for chil dren. It shqwld ibe pleasant, to take, contain no harmful substance and be most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these requirements and is a favorite with the mothers of young children everywhere. For sale by all dealers.Adv. Read Pioneer want aos MtCUAia GUNBRAL MURCHANDIlw Dry Goods, Shots, Groceries snd Provllo. Third BenldJI $ $ $ $ $ $ $ I SAVE YOUR M0NEY!$ $ $$$$$$$$* Regularly and syatematl cally. If you receive your pay weekly, lay some aside each week, If monthly do it month ly. The dollars will pile up surprisingly TRY IT. Now la the time to open a -It bank account with the 1ECITRITY STATE BAK O BEMIDJ I. **fr OU merchandise sales are always on the increase and each month has been better than the last. If you are not al ready a customer, you do not know how well we can please you in quality and satisfy you In quantity. W. 0. 1CH10EDE1 Bemidji, ^flna. BEMIDJI MUSIC MOUSE 117 Third Street, Bemidji. Wholesale and retail Pia cos, Organs and 8ewiaf Machines. Phone 171 J. BISIAR, MANAGUA. O CROOXSTON LUMBER COMPANY Wholesale LOMBBR, LATH AND BUILDING MATsmiAli *%*i****+* Contractors and aj MILITANTS PROPOSE TO FIGHT ASQUITH Preparing for Active Campaign x: Against Premier. London, April 2.Militant suffra gettes are preparing for an active campaign against Premier Asquith in the election through which he will seek endorsement of his administra tion by re-election to the house of commons from East Fife. The elec tion is set for April 15. Many suffragettes believe that the premier alone stands between them and the vote. Their hatred for him is intense and repeated attacks have been directed against him. The suffragettes already have wom en in Cupar organizing the opposi tion forces. "General" Drummond will direct the campaign. The authorities recognized the pres ence of militants by ordering the po lice to take every precaution against outbreaks and the Cupar Corn Ex change increased the insurance on its building by $5,000. Much of the fire and fight had dis appeared when' the house of com mons again took up discussion of the home rule bill. A division has been set for April 6, and rumors of a possible compromise were circulated. Many believe the opposition to the offer of six years' exclusion for Ul ster counties, if they vote against home rule, may be withdrawn, unless accepted by Sir Edward Carson. 4? WILD STEER THROWS TOWN INTO PANIC. 4. fr Pittsburg, April 2.Four- f* teen persons were injured, a 4* ball game was broken up, a 4* team of frightened horses ran 4* 4^ into a street ear and police and 4* 4 firemen were called when a big 4* V steer raided the Lawrenceyille 4* section. 4* 4 4* 4. Try a Want Ad Merchants Who Want Your Business It matters not where you reside or what you want, the merchants below can get it for you at a price that will defy competition. Every merchant is reliable and will give you the best value for your money Do you want THE BEST QROCERIE8 found In Bemidji Corns right here and get them, as we pride ourselves on having only the best mosey cav buy. OTTO G. SCHWA1TO Minnesota Ave. Bemidjr^ Minnesota, Get Your HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS and '4BV IMPLEMENTS of C.E. BATTLES i The Hardware Merchant Bemidji, Minn. BEMIDJI GREENHOUSE Carnations and Roses al ways an hand. Flowers for parties and weddings also Funeral de signr. Phone 166 A. B. Webster proprietor All kinds of building ma terial. as much or as little as you lika at the to. HOLAIBI RETAIL LUM- BER COMPANY. Coal and wood also for sale Minnesota Ave.-and R. R. B, BARKER'S DRUG JEWELRY STORE Wholesalers and Retailers Service and satisfaction. M*H Orders given that same ser vies you get in person. BARKER'S Third St. Bemidji, Mima ^%z #M PENS sl^C* ^'M PENCILS' c' JS^4*W!Vw* 2$^* -J k!fS&%J^"fIJS^Sj Builders *^f-* 'tm TABLETS ^^fe^ ^SCHOOL SUPPLIES ^S 1 "*f STATIONERY J''--BEMTMIPIONEPPUB.00.* i&fe2.,Wufflh Minm. Bemidji, Minn. ^^S^A M COLONEL SEELY. Photd by American Press Association. ADDITIONAL WANT ADS Too Late To Classify FOTJOT^Summ^TTse^^ Meat market. Owner may have same by calling at this office, proving property and paying for this ad. FOR SALE-One six-room modern cottage auto "barn, sheds, base ment and cellar, 2 lots, 2400. See D. R. Burgess. GOR SALEOne six-room~cottage, partly modern. 2 lots on corner 6th and Irvine, Ave. 1500. See D. R. Burgess. WANTEDPlain sewing. Call 320 Minnesota avenue. Room No. Minnesota avenue. Room No. 1 Have. your summer, clothing dry cleaned and pressed now. Model Dry Cleaning House. Phone 537. Adv. We strive to sell. a THAT'S NATURAL. ?&} But w strive harder to please THAT'S SERVICE- Courteous attention has won over nany jewelry eu*- torasrs to us. v.'"'. -J George T. Bakr ft Co. ****'k NORTHERN GROCERY BEMIDJI PIONEER PUB. CO. Wholesalers and Retailers of Typewriter Paper and Typewriter Ribbons. You save the middleman's profit when you buy here. Full ream boxes at from 76 cents and up. Security State Bank Bldg. Bemidji, Minn. MODEL MANUFACTURING COMPANY Manufacturers and cr loe Cream, Bakery Goods '_^ Confectionery and Foun tiii Supplies. M &** FOR GOOD THIN GS TO EAT ,QO TO ROE AND MARKUSEN i ^s %^i-T'm^ "THEY BEAT.". "f 07 Fourth street, Bemidji. Phone 20f. \f i^tt& We are Jobbers Sfp fef-* PIN TICKETS^-gfe* *nd Wi^Mt $k GUMMED LABELS Nfo need to send outiidff Vf Bemidji tor them. & The Pioneer Supply Store Can Save You Money I BEMIDJI PIONEER PUB. CO. VfiSi ?W Red or black caps may be had on any of these wells,, un- 1 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 l**W*QWtrt^^ i COMPANY WHOLESALE GROCERS DAILY $4.00 A YEAR Phone 31 Wedding Invitations Announcements Packet Heads Catalogues Descriptive Bookletsv=': A Sale Bills 2 LINOTYPE COMPOSITION Made of glass and Hard Rubber White Cut and Pressed Glass Bases Single or Double Desk For 3 in. and 3% in. square and 3 in. round inkstands Above cut illustrates Nbs. 230 and 232 No. 230 Cut 3 in. Square Hole, Single Desk $2.00 No. 231 Cut 3 in. Square Hole Double Desk .2.50 No. 232 Pressed 3 in. Square Hole Single desk .75 .No. 233 Pressed 3 in. Square hole double d*k. 1.00 No. 234 Cut 3 in. Round Hole Single Desk 2.00 No. 235 Cut 3 in. Round Hole Double Desk 2.50 No. 236 Pressed 3 in. round hole single desk .75 No. 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.. 96.50 No. 452 Mahogany for Single Desk...... 6.75 44SENGBOSCH^sfe..1. CLOSING INK STANDS and SETS *^f^ ^i'Wit ?J TKe '"SengBiisdh" Inkstand is'^"l^W riioref than tf 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 be thrown away. You save 75 per cent on your ink bills. No. 52-3 in. Cut Glass Price $2.00 No. 53-3 in. Plain Glass Pri. fl.75 No. 54-3% in. Out Glass Pri. $9.75 No: 54A-4 in. Cut Glass Pri. $4.25 COUNTER-SUNK STANDS No. 57, 3 in., cut glass..... .Price $2.00 Nos. 56. 57, 60, set INTO desk or base "Sengbtisch" Colonial Base Sets are made of Strictly Quarter-Sawed Oak and Genuine MahoganyStandard Finish The Bemidji Pioneer Office Supply Store ik Daily and Weekly Book, Job, Commercial and Society Printing Our Specialties COMPLETE LINE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES No. 55, 3 in No. 61, 2 1-2 in Enteraline Base Sets High Grade Cut and Polished Glass Base 1% inches thick 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 for Single Desk $5.75 No. 412 Mahogany for Single Desk 6.00 -*4?' Hi Pressed Glass Base Sets A highly 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 WEEKLY $1.60 A Year Security Bank Building Window Cards Calling Cards Shipping Tags Statements Note Heads Bill Heads Envelopes ^f^0:' Dodgers FURNisHEf81|'mPffffit \r -^xS M- A- *ya*:j|* "A A \f\ **3 IB