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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28

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ed about the streets of Juarez today to
welcome Carranza when he ended his
long overland march from Nogales to
this city en- route to Chihuahua. AND
none could tell whether viva Villa
or ..viva Carranza" was shouted with
more fervor.
The battle of Torreon is evidently
in full blast today and 1t Is probably
one of the most vicious battles with
out quarter that has ever taken. place
in Old Mexico.
Frank s. Thomas of Topeka, who
has been mixed up with Mexican poll
tics for eight or ten months. has con-
tended from the start that the revO-
lutionists would win the war and, of
course, the battle of Torreon. He got
nervous yesterday from the news COM
ing over the Associated Press and
knowing that he could get informa-
ton direct from General Villas head
quarters in Juarez through officers in
charge. General Villa of course being
in Torreon, he wired yesterday morn
ing, Wire me what you think about
Torreon," and this morning received
a night message which reads as fol-
lows
General Villa has Gomez Palacio
and Lerdo bull ring and the east and
north of TOrreOn- Federal generals
killed are Anaya, Pena and Renosa in
today's battle. Ocarransa badly
wounded. General Villa says that
Torreon will be his tomorrow. Gem
eral Carranza will be in Juarez to-
morrow. He is in good health. Will
wire when Torreon. falls"
Mr.. Thomas says: This is inside
Information, as it comes directly from
| rebel headquarters from one who
knows everything that IS coming in
over the wires from the battlefield and
you will note that Villa claims he will
get Torreon today. expect there
will be a big massacre at Torreon;
both sides give no quarter and ask
none and that means that all pris-
oners will have their hands tied be-
hind them and a bullet put through
| their heads as fast as they can be dis
patched and thrown into the trenches.
/ did not see the prisoners killed at
the battle of TERRA Blanca, but was
| there shortly after they were covered
up; the trench ran at right angles
from the Mexican National railway
track for several hundred feet to the
1 east through the desert sand and
many a poor devil was buried there.
The sand was hardly dry when we
arrived.
/ 1T must not be forgotten that tho
federal government started the execu-
ton of prisoners and OF course the
| revolutionist had to do the same The
rebels are more decent about It. az
they simply shoot man through the
head and give him decent burial a.
burials go in Mexico. but the rsderAls
started out by tying a heavy rope to
I each leg OF prisoner at the ankle
land then attaching the rope to the
Il saddle horn of two horses and start
ing them in opposite directions. tear
i Ing q man In two"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28

day as he rushed into the house Of
representatives and saw the progress
sive leader leaning against a desk.
I'VE are not voting" replied Vic
tor, because we have just arrived
ourselves and haven't found out yet
what the bill ID about"
Congressman Phil Campbell has in
TT Dduced a bill in the house suspending
the patent and copyright laws of the
United States when a patent or copy
right or any article or product pro-
tected by patents or copyright is who'll
ly owned, used, or leased by any trust
or monopoly in violation of the act
Of July 2, 1890, which protects trade
and commerce against unlawful re-
straints and monopolies.
Congressman Medley of Kansas pre-
scented a bill to pension widows and
minor children of any officer or en-
listed man who served in the war with
Spain or the Philippine instruction.
Senator Bristow presented to the
senate petitions of citizens of Glasco.
Maple Hill, Tyro and Topeka, praying
for the adoption of an amendment to
the constitution to prohibit the manu-
facture. sale and importation of intox-
icating beverages.
Examinations for the position of
rural letter carrier will be held today
to fill vacancies in the postoffices at
Columbus and Ogallah. Kan. On April
IL, a similar examination will be held
in Bloom, Kan.
Seth A. Hamel. of the Kansas Ma
tional Guard of Topeka, has been or
dered by the war department to attend
ard pursue a course OF instruction at
the army field school for medical Of
ficers at Fort Leavenworth.
Lucius d. Moore of Winfield, Kan,
was admitted to practice before the
bar of the United States supreme court
this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28
TRADE IS CHANGING.
Manufactures Are Outstripping Food
stuffs In Exports.

stuH1S IN Exports.
Washington. March Exchanging
character Of the commerce OF the
United States and the occupations of
American people is indicated in a
statement today by the department of
commerce on the notable features of
the import and export trade during
the fiscal year 1913, compared with
the trade OF earlier years. 1t is shown
that agricultural products, which
formed in 1880, S4.3 per cent of the
total domestic exports were in 1913,
ISL per cent of the total Exports of
manufactures, exclusive Of foOdstuffs
which were in 1850, 1918 per cent OF
the total. were in 1913, 1873 per cent.
According to the department the
transition Of the United States from an
exporter of natural products to an ex-
porter Of manufactures has been
eteady movement during the last third
IL . century. Crude foodstuffs which
formed in 1880. 32.3 per cent of the
exports. gradually diminished and
were in 1912 but 4.6 per cent of the
t0tal
II, 1913. however. thefr percentages
was slightly larger I. - per cent, due
10 3 large wheat crop and unusually:
heavy exports Of that commodity.
Exports OF agricultural products
during the fiscal year 1913 aggregated
1.146.1 million No1lArs and exports OF
MANUFACTURES c0uafdefutoy moEH than
one billion 0O1laru. ~ 4 = y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28
GRAHAM COUNTY MEET
Pro9rcssives Held . Rally at Hill City
Today-Sartin q Speaker.

Hoxie. KAN, March 2S.-The opening
gun of the 1914 campaign was fired at
Hill City today when the Progressives
Of Graham county met and organized.
Threatening weather kept many away.
but fully 100 Progressives from over
the county attended.
State Chairman Sartin delivered a
clear cut address defining Progressive
principals. Much enthusiasm was man.
ifested- A provisional committee was
chosen. The committee includes a
number OF former members of the Re-
publican COMMITTEES. Matte Worcester
was elected chairman and ]. w. Welty
secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28
A Diamond for Miss Winsert.

A dinner was given Friday even
ing by the Mills Dry Goods company
in honor of Miss Mary c. Wingert,
manager of the glove department. Tho
affair was in celebration of the COM
pletion of Miss Wingert's twentieth
year as an employee Of the firm.
When she first applied for a position
in 1894 the firm was known as Mills,
Fowler and Adams. The concern oc-
cupied the main floor and basement Of
the building at 723 Kansas avenue.
Watches are presented to the male
members Of the force who complete
twenty years OF service, but the man
agement thought it more appropriate
to present Miss Wingert with q dia-
mond.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28

Mrs. Charlotte Davies Briggs. the
former Cleveland society girl, now
an artists model, is being sued for
divorce by her husband. Mrs. Briggs
blushingly admits that she is the
original Of Innocence" which looks
like the 'Rokeby Venus" in . sitting
position. The only covering is q
sweet smile spread over the features
Of the charming young model. Mrs:
publisher, should object to the paint
ing which is SO popular in the art
stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28
THE WEATHER RECORD

States weather bureau for thu WON'T.
four hours ending It Z O'Clock this morn.
ing: Raim =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28
Tho Last Word.

Two women, during friendly meet
ing on the street. got to quarreling
about their ages, and used very strong
language toward each other.
At last. as If to end the dispute. one
of them turned away, and said, in q
very c0nciliatory tone of voice: Let
us not quarrel over the matter any
more. I, at least. have not the heart
to do 1t. I never knew who my, moth
er was; she deserted me when q baby,
and who knows but that you may have
been the heartless parent!"-San
Francisco Argonaut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28
Presence Of Mind.

A tramp called at Mr.. Cobb's house
one morning.
I've walked many miles to see you,
sir" he said, because people told me
you were very kind to poor, unfortu-
nate fellows like me-
''Indeed-' said the old gentleman.
And are you going back the same
way?" =
Yes, SIR" was the answer.
Well" said Mr.. Cobb, "just contra
dict that rumor as you go. will you?
Good morning. "-Lippincott's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28

Gas Explosion ut Patten Home.
There was a slight gas explosion at tho
home of Albert Patten. 1923 Western ave-
nue.. Friday night. Aside from singing Mr..
Patterns hair and giving Mrs. Patten =
fright, the damage was not great.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28

Now, Tony, If there were nineteen
sheep in a field, and seven jumped ov-
er a wall, how many would be left ?"
. None Miss Stowe
mo, Tony, think again. There were
nineteen sheep and seven jumped over
the WALL"
well, Miss Stowe, 1 think 1 know
what you mean; but really, Miss
Stowe. you may know arithmetic, but
you don't know capitalization
Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-28

IT did not think you would associate with
such a man." Il sha'nt associate with
him much: am merely going to marry
him. Post.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14
TONIGHT AT .
THE BRINlkMAN
"SaIonly Jane

in tour acts as presented by the
Harry st Clair Stock Company at the
Brinkman tonight, is without doubt
one of the best Western comedy dra-
mas written. At present it is hay-
ing an extended run with all stock
companies in the larger cities, and
has only recently been released for
stock productions, having been one
of the most successful road shows
ever offered the public. 1t abounds
in rich comedy from start to finish
and the story is Of particular town
on the border that has been constant
ly annoyed by murders. stage rob-
berries etc. and the citizens form
themselves into a committee to make
the town an example to surrounding
towns, by furnishing the offenders.
A feud between two Southerners
forms the base Of the plot and taken
all in all, this play is one that is
bound to please each and every per-
son attending the theatre for the
three nights of this production.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14

trip. Together ith aelargs number
of backed bali enths sts from Baglay
he will return to- Aanidil to-day 10
witness the last contest between the
Bemtdjt Athaetdes and the world
champions from Fond du Lac. Wis
consin. s.;9;
Miss Marion we left On the 80
train yesterday htnda1 Ing Tor ST. Bene-
dict. 3 academy at st. Jose,prh, Mime
sofa. TO resume hef studies. Although
the hour was early. q large humber Of
her girl friends accompanied her to
the train. During her stay ii the
city she was entertained at the home
|of Miss Josephine Parker, which
home has been che scene OF y many
pleasant gatherings Of her friends.
There u much satisflctlon In
growing bank. The Northern Ma
transactins your bushes, with s
tional Bank has increased its |busi-
nees 20 Per cent IN the last year.
You are sure Of q welcoms there.
Adv.
A Junior Epworth league has been
organized in the; First Methodist
church. Miss Edith schmitt ii the
teacher in the beginners class where
children are enrolled from three to
six years. The primary depar tment
has two classes and the children are
from six to nine years, Misses Flor
,ence Bagley and Alice Minhick are
the teachers. Mrs. Charles Gilman
has charge Of the Junior department,
where children are enrolled from nine
.to.thirteen. When the children have
finished one department q diploma is
given them and for every class conn
pleted after that seal is,.added to
the diploma. The general course Of
study laid out for the Junior Epworth
league Is followed. ~ IS /,
~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14
The Forty Year Test

An article must have exceptional
merit to survive for a period Of forty
years. Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy was first offered to the public
in 1872. From a small beginning II
has grown In favor and popularity
until it has attained world wide
reputation. You will find nothing
better for a cough or cold. Try II
and you will understand why It Il, {
favorite after period OF more than
forty years. It not only gives re-
left cures. For sale by all deal.
lei s.-Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14

Mrs. Tollefson of Rosby was in the
city yesterday between trains.
Attorney M. J. Brown went to the
cities last night on business.
Skating Sunday. Orchestra.-Adv.
Mrs. B. Severens of Grant Valley
was in the city shopping yesterday.
G. M. Torrance returned this morn.
ing from a business trip to St. Paul
Dancing Saturday after the game
ADV. ~.~
Maurice Ryan left this noon for
Ball Club where he will spend the
next week -
Neal Greeley of Virginia visited
with friends in Bemidji for a short
time Friday.
Masquerade Wednesday March 49,
ADV.
w. T. Wilson of Alexandria is
among the business callers who are in
the city today
Arehdeacon H. F.. Parshall of Cass
Lake is spending few days in Be.
midji on business.
Dairy butter at w. G.. Schroeder
Store 20, rs and 80 cents-Adv.
Mrs. Frank Patterson of Wilton il
the guest of Mrs. George French Of
this city for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore M. Klement
Of Remer were among the business
callers in Bemidji Friday.
Pioneer paper pencils, penn,
piece.-Adv.
Mrs. Louise LaValley has returned
home after spending the past five
months in the twin cities
Joe LaValley of Big Falls, Mime
sofa, is in the city; visiting his bro
theirs Lowe and C. LaValley.
Good dairy butter special Csc pei
pound at Berglunds Grocery. ADV
DR.. J. Warninger returned Thurs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14
HuERTA EMPTIEs Prisons
Nine Hundred Criminals Impressed
II Into Federal Army.

v -
Mexico City. March 14.-,General
Auerta's recruiting methods were ex-
zemplihed again by Wholesale conscrip-
lions In the suburbs. Hundreds Of
men were seized In the streets and
locked up until they could be provided
With uniforms and rifles. They were
thsn pronounced Soldiers" and sent
to Cuernavaca, where Zapa tafstslwere
repoftedsto be operating. -
Huerta also impr essed 800 men
from tho Mexico City prisons, some
Of them desperate criminals ID jail
for serious offenses. Nothing definite
is known here regarding the fighting
near Torreon. The war office admit
ted report that the Constitutional
lists captured Aqua Caiientes
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14
TRAIN BANDITS
KILL And MAIN
Fight Pitched Battle With
Posse After Holdup.
ENGINEER SHOT TO DEATH

"AveFU III "eetu9 Oom0HQt "
Thieves and His Life 10 Forfeited.
One Deputy Sheriff MortaIly Wound.
ed and Another Badly Hurt.
Peoria, ILL.,, March 14.-Freight car
thieves killed one man and wound.
ed three others: when surprised at
work near Manlius, ILL.,, .forty-ave
miles north of Peoria.
Three of the, fhieYes were captured
byFa posse from Langley and Prince
ton. The officers are still searching
for one more member OF the band.
The victims OF the robbers were
Arthur Fisher. q Chicago and North
western railroad freight engineer,
who was killed; Bert Skoglund, q
deputy sheriff Of Bureau county, Ia
tally wounded; Leslie Boyer, son Of
the sheriff; wounded in theSleg, and
tho fireman of the freight train; also
shot in the leg.
The attempted holdup and shooting
occurred about o'clock In the. morn
ing. The conductor and brakeman Of
Q freight train on the Northwestern
read surprised the gang of thieves
while they were pitching merchandise
out Of a train near Manlius. The
train was stopped and the robbers
jumped from the freight cars.
Engineer Instantly Killed
They ordered the conductor and
brakeman back into the cabooss and
demanded that Engineer Fisher de-
tach the engine from the train and
proceed down the track. He Watered
in meeting the request and was shot
through the head. He died Instantly.
The fireman was shot through the leg.
The station agent at Manliusf tele-
graphed Princeton, in Bureau county,
and Langley, III small station near
Nanlius, for help. In an hour q posse
Of nearly 200 men was securing the
surrounding woods for the h6ldup
men. Near Sheffield, ILL.,, the posse
came up with the thieves.
The latter opened fire and Bort
skoSlund, deputy sheriff OF Bureau
county, was shot through the face,
shoulder and throat. He Ii fatally
hurt. Leslie Boyer, son Of the sheriff
Of Bureau county. was shot In the leg.
The wound Is not serious. .,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14

j., r. : : E-..F =, 4.
scene in Antony and Cleopatra. II
you wish to see this production at the
Grand you must be there early. Mat
inee Sunday $3.50 evening ZOO and
|9:00.-Adv.
G. H. Warner. Of Brainerd, general
manager of the Minnesota and Inter
national Railway, returned to his
home in that city today after spend
ing the past few days here on bust
ness. -
Robert Larson, William Tibbetts,
Alvin Olson, Max Bell. Harold Sch
midi and Delbert Elletson, compris-
ing booster band. played on the
streets last evening and later at the
game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fired St. Peter who
have spent the winter in Washington
with Mr.. St. Peters parents, will soon
return to Bemidji. They expect to
arrive here the latter part of the
month.
Pastor Charles Chandler Of the
Baptist church has accepted call to
the passionate of the Baptist church
at Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, and
will begin his work there about
April 1. Sd s-.
L. sherwood, superintendent Of
the Bagley schools, and wife, came
to Bemidji this noon and will attend
the basketball game between the
world champions and the Bemidji
Athletics. z
ANTONY and Cleopatra" George
Klein's mighty spectacle which has
taken the dramatic world by storm
will be shown at the Grand Sunday
Afternoon at $3.50 and evening at
700 and 9:0o.-Adv.
Mrs. H. Cady will soon return
from Big Timber, Montana, where she
has been visiting for some time. She
will visit friends in Bemidji before
returning to her home at Pillager,
minnesota.
| Judge p. A. Christensen and wife
land daughter of Park Rapids are in
the city today enroute to Becida.
where they will attend the ball Civ
en- in honor of commissioner and
Mrs. L. E. Hanson.
Edwin Simons and Fred Cutter
gave a dance in the city hall last
evening Immediately after the basket.
Iiball game. About Is couple attend
ed. The basketball team from For
du Lac were the guests Of honor.
Bueford M. Gle. Instructor Of agri-
iculture in the Bemidji schools, left
this morning for LaPorte where he
will address q farmers meeting which
is being held in that city today. He
Twill return to Bemidji this evening
Among the Bagley basketball en-.
thusiasts who came to Bemidj
this noon to see the basketball
game tonight were William Kaiser
H. Hanson, H. Courtenay. and G
ICourtenay. Several more are ex.
pected to come down on the after
noon freight.
Peck Larson OF Bagley was In Be.
midi yesterday on short pleasure
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14
About The City
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< LEAST WE FORGET

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Basketball this evening.
That on Easter Monday a dance
will be given by the Bednidji Athle.
tic club.
That news items telephoned to tho
Pioneer are appreciated both by tho
publishers and readers of the paper.
Phone 81.
That the BemidU Athletics will
battle for the championship Of the
world this evening when they meet
the Fond du Lac quint.
The convention of the Woman's
missionary society Of Adams presby-
terry will meet in the Presbyterian
church. Tuesday and Wednesd ~ =,
March II and Is.
Mutt ana Jeff in Panama." will
be staged here March %. The COM
pany is considered good one and
the play will be given here under
the auspices of the Athletic club.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14
ITALIANS KILL MANY ARABS

Fierce Battle Near Oasis of Seuetna
Reported.
Bengasi, Tripoli, March 14.-Severe
fighting, In which the Italian troops
killed 263 Arabs, took place on
Wednesday in the neighborhood Of
the oasis Of seuetina, according to
dispatches brought here by couriers
from the interior
An Italian column, composed chiefly
Of native levies, was attacked on the
march by 1000 Arabs and sharp
battle ensued
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14
MIX and Cream

Anyone desiring pure milk or
cream from tuberculin tested cows,
apply to F. N. Freese. Phoneg679-6,
or 1t may be obtained at schmitt's
Grocery. cor. Doud Ave. e 18th st.,
or at Mrs. Wood s store, 900 Amerl-.
can Ave. q s .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-14
Milk and Cream

Parties wanting pure milk ana.
cream from tuberculin tested CONS
apply to F. N. Freese or Tel. 67g-6.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-11-17
\ BLESSING TO TIE SOUTH.

~ ECRETARY HOUSTON Of the
y department Of agriculture.
speaking before the National
Dairy show association recently.
pointed out hat the war was going
20 prove q blessing IN disguise 10 h
south Ii Vlll serve 10 force "a large
number OF southern farmers who
have been in the cotton rut for years
20 change their farm methods and
grow something for which there is a
never-faiiing demand
The nations rapidly diminishing
meat supply. and the consequent high
level of prices which the same en-
forces. discioses that he possesses a
very intelligent grasp Of the situation
We are not producing anything Ike
the number Of cattle hogs sheep or
poultry these days which the public
demands for consumption. az cyi-
fenced by the rising market, says an
Oklahoma editor. We are sticking to
grain crops and cotton for no better
reason than hat our fathers used Co
farm In that way
u Is true. OF course. hat an editor
Is incapable Of wishing a flock Of
lowing kline upon AN Oklahoma
meadow, but Il Is not true that all
Of our ma have grown the maxi
mum number Of livestock which they
could handle y,ar In and year out.
Too many OF them :save kept their
eyes upon the cotton and grain mar
ksts and passed livestock growing up
as the business of the rancher
But IL the European imbroglio does
all hi Secretary Houston believes q
VIII. and eventually forces the cotton
grower Of the south 10 produce Some
thing besides the neecy staple, H. viii
be in the nature Of a godsend aftei
am We live ia a resion Of wonder
fui r%ecupera'lye powers The tempo.
rary setback 81 he present viii Dc
quickly forsptiep ~ hrinss cot 'h'
fact that our mfma can produce hoes
ana hon,lny equally as well ~ cotton