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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-05

rama and the constitutionalists are
practically eliminated from the pro-
ceeedings of the three South Ameri-
can ENJOYS, who have undertaken to
solve the Mexican problems by dip
lomacy. s-..
In telegram to Carranza the me-
diators announced that in view of his
refusal to agree to an armistice with
Huerta, they withdraw their invita-
tion to him to send personal repre-
sentatives to participate in the me-
diation negotiations. ~s-... =.
The mediators told Carranza that
as long as he maintained his present
attitude they must decline to treat
with time. e..
Carranza had reiterated that he
would consent to mediation only on
the incidents which brought about
the controversy ''between the United
States and Mexico" holding that he
is constitutionally chosen leader to
whom the complaint about the Tam
picO insult and other offenses origin
ally should have been made.
Aspect More Serious
At the same time the military as
pect of the situation is increasingly
prominent again. General Funston
reported renewed demands by the
Mexican federals for the surrender
of the water works, supplying Vera
Cruz. - No shots were fired and the
Mexicans fell back, but Funston voic-
ed the prevailing spirit in military
quarters in enquiring what steps the
United States contemplated, in view
of the threatening situation.
Secretary, Garrison conferred with
his military chiefs, but said no fur
ther orders were given for a move
ment of troops and none contemplate
ed during the period of negotiations.
Mediators Busy.
The Mexican developments moved
rapidly today with evident tenseness
in diplomatic and military situations.
The South American mediators
held three lengthy sessions during
yesterday and last night. Announc-
ing through Bryan that Huerta had
designated D. Emilio Rabasca, an
eminent Mexican jurist, and Angus
tin Cara, under secretary of justice,
as two of his delegates to confer with
the mediators. Bryan did not give
reply to the mediators regarding
the appointment of the American de-
legates. ..
While no official announcement
was made, it is generally understood
that the result of the unyielding at
titude of the constitutionalists means
that mediation for the time being is
limited to the flag incident at Tampi-
co, on which President Wilson'S
course was justified by joint resolu-
ton of congress. H.
Reports of the desperate condition
of Huerta at Mexico City continued
to circulate, with such circumstantial
detail from authentic sources as
leave no doubt of his critical condi-
ton.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-05
MORE PUBLICITY FOR BEMIDu
Claxton Auto Horn Company Has
Unique Plan For Advertising

Bemidji is securing no little
amount of advertising through the
Claxton Horn people. They have
published an advertising booklet,
showing photographs of their danger
sign country DIR. q. III. Marcum, secre-
tary of the Bemidji Auto club, has
received number of these signs and
also sent in photographs to the Clax-
ton people. The signs are placed
where ever it appears dangerous for
one auto to meet another or for an
auto to meet horse drawn vehicle
This sign bears the words, sBemidii
Auto club" and also asks the tour
lists to sound the Claxton. The doc
tor reports that he has from Is to
20 signs still in his possession and If
any auto owners knows of any par
ticular corners to place these, he will
be pleased to supply them.
In the Malay peninsula an English
naturalist has discovered species of
ant that makes It's nest in the fleshy
stems Of ferns that grow on the limbs
of trees high In the air.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-05
PICKETR0CKEFELLER OFFICE
Crepe-SIeeved Men and Women Con
-1.. tinue Parade.

New York, May 5.-Silent picketing
by crepe-sleeved men and women. who
held John ID. Rockefeller and John d.
Rockefeller, Jr., responsible for con-
ditions in the Colorado mine war, was
continued in front of the Standard Oil
building here and outside the gates
of the Rockefeller estate at Pocantico
Hills. - $50 sss ii IS.
The younger Rockefeller did not
come to his offices all day
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-05

The New York university has just
graduated So women as lawyers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-05

A Philadelphia bowler has invent
ed machine for weighing and find.
ing the balance of bowling balls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-05
ENJOYS NO LONGER
INCLUDE CARRANzA.
Rebel Leader Eliminated BY the
Mediators Notice Sent Him That
Invitation is Withdrawn
MILITARY ASPECT NOW SERIOUS
Mexican Federals Pressing Demands
at Vera Cruz Huerta Selects Ra-
basca and Cara as His Delegates
Would Destroy Road

Washington, May 8. Information
came from Vera Cruz to war depart
ment today that Mexican troops have
mined railroad from Vera Cruz to
Mexico City in preparation for ut
ter destruction Of road in event Am
erican forces attempt march to cap
itol.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-05-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
"UNTANGLING" OF
 NEW HAVEN SYSTEM
 WILL BEGIN TODAY

Washington. March 12.-The delicate task of ''untangling" the New Haven rail road system will be taken up again to- morrow at a conference at the depart : ment of justice. Chairman Elliott and counsel for the New Haven have an- nounced their coming, and it was expected tonight the conference would bring a final decision on some phases of the problem that so far have proved stumb- ling blocks. Since the last conference here the departments demands have been laid before the New Haven board of di- rectors, but no complete report of their reception has been received.
 On the eve of the conference it became apparent that plans for a peaceful dis solution were in danger. and that on to- morrows events probaNy depended whether Attorney General McReynolds would feel compelled to file suit under the sherman antitrust act. Delays the Attorney General has encountered in con ductng negotiations and the hesitation of the roads attorneys and directors to sub init to terms of dissolution which depart ment attorneys hold are not unreasonable were said tonight to be largely respon- sble for the delicate situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
JANE ADDAMS TALKS
 ON SUFFRAGE ISSUE
Delivers Combination Ad- dress" in Tuscaloosa-De-
 clines to Discuss Heflin

Tuscaloosa, March 12.-(Speeial.) )-Eight- cen hundred men and women heard Miss Jane Addams of Hull House deliver what she termed combination address" here tonight. Her address dealt with Hull House, Chicago. and woman's suffrage She explained the work done by Hull House and the methods used. She next took up womans suffrage and gave many reasons why it should be adopted.
 In response to a question from the house. she declared against militaney, but said reports from England were ex- aggerated. She expressed the opinion that women should serve on juries. Asked what she thought of Tom Henin, she said she did not care to discuss him. ShJ predicted that women will be given the ballot through state, rather than fed eral, action. She said the southern states are worked up over the matter and ex- rects favorable action from several. The 1s southern states would thus gain. CO., 000 voters, she said Miss Addams left on the midnight train for New Orleans where she speaks tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
GAFFNEY WILL NOT
 ASK REINSTATEMENT

Macon Ga, March 12.-James E. Gaf- ney, owner of the Boston National league baseball club and a New York contractor, dropped from membership in the National Democratic club to- night issued statement here saying he would not apply for reinstatement and criticizing Edward F. ODwyer. president of the club, for dropping Tammany Hall men. MT. Gaffney said
 Tom Foley and Charles Murphy have done more for the poor of New York city in one week than Judge |ODwyer has done in his whole life. iO'Dwyer is big, swellheaded, pomp- ous fellow who will have any ordinary man arrested for speaking to him.
 "O'Dwyer was on knees to Murphy when he was seeking the nomination as president of the National Democratic club sometime ago. His term is about out and he fears the democrats will not renominate him. Under no condl- tions would l ask for reinstatement The dues were only $50 a year and the club is not the power that it is cracked up to be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
PORTLAND'S HARBOR
 SUFFERS HEAVY FIRE

Portland, Ore. March 12.-Portland' s harbor front suffered heavy fire loss to- day when 20 mammoth docks, filled with wheat, were destroyed, two large vessels ruined and dozen buildings damaged.
 Scores of Chinese members of the crew of the Royal Mail steam packet Glenroy had narrow escapes, many of them jump ing into the river and being picked up by crews from other craft. Four fire men barely escaped death an done was seriously injured.
 The aggregate property loss was esti- mated at $l,000,000
 The steamer Glenroy is an empty shell and the steamer Cricket, with her cargo of 40o0 barrels of asphalt, burned to the waters edge. The new Ferry hotel, a three-story frame building, was dam aged but the 90 or more sleeping inmates escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
FAVORING CHARGED
 TO CLIFFORD PINCHOT

Washington March 12.-Gifford Pin chott. former head of the federal for estry service, was charged in the House today by Representative Humphrey of Washington, republican, with fayoring, as chief forester, a gov ernment land exchange transaction with the Santa Fe railroad that was the greatest and most outrageous footing of the public domain in public history"
 "I challenge any man to show" de- clared the Washington member, that MT. Pinchot ever protested against the steal under which the Santa Fe rail- road received 100000 acres of the best public land in exchange for a like number of acres of untimbered and ut terly worthless land, which was esti- mated by the railroad to be worth from 15 to IS cents an acre. Mir Gif- ford Pinchot could see man in Alaska if he was cutting a fishing pole, but he could not see the Santa Fe railroad getting 100000 acres at one time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
TRUST PROGRAMME
 IS IN GOOD SHAPE
Wilson Expects Pending Bills Soon to Be Ready
 for Introduction

Washington, March 12.-president Will
 son regards the administration antitrust
 programme as fin good shape" and ex-
 rects that the congressional committees
 soon will be ready with the various pend
 ing bills.
 Outlining informally some of the diff
 ficulties that had been met. the President
 indicated that what Is known as the trade relations bill defining monopoly
 practices, probably would be abandoned.
 He predicted that it likely would be re-
 placed by bill designed to fix individual responsibility for specific acts regarded
 as intended to establish monopoly or restrain trade. The President again re- ferred to the desire of the administra- ton not to impair the efficiency of the sherman law.
 Before MT. Wilson now is a draft of a
 bill to prohibit holding companies but he has not come to mature judgment | about it. He admitted today the diff culty of finding language in which to draw distinctions between legitimate and l ilegitimate concerns. The President be- l lieves that companies formed to control a group of corporations are materially different from what he terms owning 1 corporations" He cited as an instance
 the fact that if a corporation in New Jersey chose to build a factory in Penn | sylvania it would have to be reincor- | porated. because no foreign corporation could own real estate under the laws of | Pennsylvania This duplication, he ex- l plained, might have the same directors | and apparently would constitute hold | ing company. but there was intention to interfere with such processes. Terms will I be found by the congressional commit | tees. the President thinks. to define the difference in the processes in the two | kinds of companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
 MAJ. w. D. JENKINS DIES IN CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga. March 12.-Maj. William Dunbar Jenkins, a resident of Chatta- nooga since 1906, when he came here as superintendent and engineer in charge of the construction of the Terminal station, and later the Hamilton National Bank building, died this morning, in his apart ment at a local hotel of cerebral hemorr- haze. He had called a physician, but was dead when the latter arrived
 Major Jenkins was born in Natchez September 1S 1SlS. He is survived by one brother. Capt, John r. Jenkins of Natchez, who will arrive in Chattanooga tomorrow; one sister, Miss Alice Jenl1ns of New York, and two daughters, Miss Mary Jenkins of Natchez and Mrs. Leon ard Snedellor of New York.
 Major Jenkins was at various times connected with large engineering prof ects in many sections of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
IN BANKRUPTCY COURT
Voluntary Petition Filed by Blackwo0d
 Mercantile Co. and BlackwOOd

voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday in the United States court by the Blackwood Mercantile company pf Cleveland, Blount county The liabili- ties of the concern are scheduled at about S22,0o0 with assets consisting of stock of goods and accounts estimated at $500. T. F. Wimberly of the Wimberly X Thomas Hardware company, and Sid W. Lee of the Alabama Grocery company have been named receivers by Judge F.. H. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy.
 R. D. Blackwood, who was the owner of all the capital stock in the bankrupt concern, also filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy scheduling his liabilities at about sl7000 and his assets as 800 acres of land in Blount county and 250 shares of capital stock of the Blackwood Mer- cantle company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
News of Ensley

The ladies of the Methodist church have planned an operetta which will be given the first week in April at the Ensley Opera House for the benefit of the build ing fund of the church. The title is "Operetta Sylvia and will have over 50 young ladies and young men in it. Re- hearsals are being held weekly and an interesting programme is being arranged which will be announced later with the exact date.
 The members of the church are trying to raise money to complete the interior Of the building. The Ladies' Circle No. 2 will hold their baking contest tomor- row at Piper and Phillips and after the rolls will be on sale and the proceeds will go to the church funds.
 There will be a meeting of the Ensley City Beautiful club this morning at 10 O clock. which was called by Mrs. W. l. Phillips chairman of the western sec tion of the city beautiful movement. The meeting will be held at the Ensley High school building and all ladies interested in this movement are invited to be pres ent A number of the street clubs have
 
 begun in beautifying this city. The Br- mingham Railway, Light and Power company donated two trees and two pack ages of seed to the Ensley club in the interest of the movement.
 The Prima Donna club of Wylam was delightfully."- entertained last night at the home of Miss Mary Lusk on Ninth ave- nue Forty-two and rock were played, after which a salad course was served. Those present were: Miss Claudio Lam- bert, Miss Alice Davis Miss Mae Moxley,
 Miss Myrtle Averyt, Miss Daisy Sta cey. Miss Ruby Sergent, Miss Mary Guthrie, Miss Belle Guthrie, Miss Nell Eurnell. Miss Ethel Ellis, Miss Annie Kemp, Miss Elizabeth Glasgow, MT. Rob ert Robertson, MT. H. N. Upshaw, MT. Joe Wood, Mir Harry Frohoff, MT Will liam Lusk, Mir. J. A. Clay, MT. Thomas Glasgow, Mir. Neil Young, MT. George Eayes and others.
 Yesterday morning about 10:45 o'clock the Ensley fire department was called
 to the residence of F.. A. Davison, 2512 Avenue I, whose home had caught fire from an open grate. A large hole was | burned through the floor. | The ladies of the Fairview School Im- provement association will give a St. fdITlck tea next IueSuay dItefnOOn from to o'clock at the school build- | ing. The colors in keeping of the day will be used and an attractive programme l has been arranged.
 A 10-cent social will be given by the l ladies of the Tuxedo Methodist church | this evening. The entertainment will be given at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. | Arthur Cook, 25s6 Twenty-first street, Tuxedo. The public Is invited to at- tend.
 There will be two games tomorrow aft ernoon when the first and seconu elevens | of the Ensley football team and the Pratt
 City football team will get together on the latter's grounds. The game with the | second eleven will commence at 2. o'clocl, and will be followed by the first eleven. A very good game is expected as the elevens are about equally matched. A large | crowd is expected to be on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
Guild Labor Reform In Alabama
Ky CHARLES H. MANDY

It is gratify.sg 10 know that Alabama will be ably represented at the confer ence and that two of the delegates from this state nave been given a place on the programme. By special invitation pr. W. H. Oates. chief factory inspector, will make an address on the first working day of the conference He will speak OF Development of Law Administration il. the South,' having reference to child la bor laws. The other speaker who has been accorded a place on the programme is Mrs. NJ. l.. Musdock of Birmingham. who goes officially as the chairman of the Alabama child labor committee. Sh5 will speak on the third day of the confer -ence on "Child Labor Reform in Ala bama. Mrs. Murdoc< will also speak at the luncheon given by the women g clubs of New Orleans on the same sub Ject. There are many other delegates from the different parts of the state.
 There is no one more familiar with child labor conditions in Ala bama than Dr. Oates, and no one more fearless in ex- posing them. He has brought about many changes for the better since he had been engaged in factory inspection. but ht cannot make laws. He can go so far and no further, and time and time again he has called attention to needed legisla- ton to improve the conditions of child labor.
 In the person of Mrs. Murdoek Alabama has an able advocate She is patriotic and proud of her state She has given much of her time and energy in the cause of child labor and is familiar with its needs and necessities. In speaking O; the conditions of child labor in Alabama these two speakers can be depended upon to present the situation in it's true light In view of known conditions we car hardly hope to be proud of the report these two patriotic Alabamians will make
 This being the case what is the remedy What can be done to bring about a con dition that the men and svomen of Ala. bama will not have to bend their heads il shame when those from other states dis cuss child labor and illite<;ncy in Ala bama? The child labor committee say i can easily be remedied. first by the pas. sage of suitable child labor laws. ant second by their enforcement The com mittee state that they have no radica legislation to offer or ask for They say that all interests should have due con, sideration, but they do insist. that sucr laws be passed as will remove the blo that the present child labor laws have put on the state
 It will be we'll for the people of Ala. bama to watch with interest the proceed ings of the conference at New Orleans Much advantage may be gained from tha meeting especially as this is campaign year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
Laurel l.. Ward

Huntsville, March 12.-(Special) )--Laurel L. Ward, 72 years old, a veteran of For rests cavalry command of the confeder- ate States army, died at his home here He enlisted in Forests first regiment and followed him after he became one of the most noted cavalry leaders in the world.
 MT. Ward Is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Hugh G. Smelcer and two sons, Joseph H. Ward and G. w. Ward, all of Huntsville. The members of Eg- bert Jones camp of Confederate veterans conducted the funeral at Maple Hill cem- etery this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
URGES IMPROVEMENT
 OF CUBAN HIGHWAYS

Havana, Cuba, March 12.--A delega- tion consisting of the leading Amer ican farmers and business men of the Isle of Pines called on President Me nocal today to urge the necessity of carrying out road improvement and other public works and the institution of postal and telephone service in the island. The delegates in return pledged themselves to operate an America Il school in each settlement,
 President Menocal promised to take the'r demands in consideration and said he would visit the island shortly Y in company with his secretaries of agriculture and public works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
RAINE PLEADS NOT
 GUILTY TO CHARGES

Memphis, March 12.-C. Hunter Raine, President of the defunct Mercantile bank which closed it's doors after the discovery of alleged defalcations by Raine of more than $1 900, 900, was ar raigned today.
 He pleaded not guilty to IT indict- ments. The indictments charge lar ceny, embezzlement and fraudulent breach of trust. receiving deposits in an institution known to be insolvent and falsifying bank reports.
 One indictment also charges Raine jointly with Claude Anderson, cashier of the bank. of larceny and fraudulent breach of trust.
 Anderson also is under other indiAt- ments and is at liberty on a $10,b00 bond
 No request for bail for Raine was made and the banker returned to his cell in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
WILL ALLOW LAPS TOPASS THROUGH .T2 U. $. TERRITORY
Bryan Promises Chinda to Aid Citizens in Want. Benton Commission
 in Statu Quo

Washington. March 12.ASecretary Bry- an has promised the Japanese ambas- sador. Viseount Chinda, to obtain per- mission for the passage of about 15o Jap anese through American territory. from Fl Paso. Tex, to Cale,.ico. on the ex- treme northwest corner of the Mexican state of Sonora. The Japanese. reduced te an extremity by lack of work owng to military operations in northern Mex ieo. will seek employment as cotton pick CTS on the west coast. The ambassador made it plain no colonization scheme was involved
 Consular reports today gave warning of a threatened general engagement near Torreon. where small preliminary skrm- ishes already have taken place. On the gulf coast the threatened battle near Tampico has not materialized. Admiral Howard reported today that all was quiet at Mazatlan, as well as Guayamas and Topolobampo.
 The Benton commission still remains in statuo quo at Fl Paso, apparently awaiting results from the commission named by General Carranza
 The war department is watching with keen interest the outcome of the efforts of Mexican military prisoners near Fort Bliss to get their liberty through habeas corpus writs and General Scott is fully sustained in his determination to resist these efforts as far as he legally can.
 The department late today decided to bandon the plan to send the Seventeenth infantry by transport from Savannah to Galveston, and instead the regiment will entrain from Fort MePherson and make the trip by rail to the Mexican border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-13
German Organization

Berlin, March 12.-The new German American Economic association, which is to devote its efforts to the cultiva- ton of business and economic relations of Germany and the United States, completed it's organization today. AL bert Ballin, director general of the Hamburg American Steamship com pany, is chairman of the executive committee of the association, which consists of 40 members, including pr Gustav Stresemann, former member oi tho Reichstag and well known as an economist