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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-29
AMERICANS At CAPITAL SAFE
Brazilian Minister Sends Assurances
to Washington.

Washington, April 29.-No Ameri-
cans have been killed in Mexico City,
none is in danger and only one is
under arrest, according to assurances
to the state department from the
Brazilian minister in that capital.
The one man under arrest is held
at Aqua Calienties under a proceed
ing which is in no way connected
with anti-American demonstrations.
The minister declared he had full as:
surances" that all foreigners will be
arrangements were under way to get
them out at once if they cared to go.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-29
GUILD VERY MUCH PUT OUT
Bitter in Criticism of Wilson's Mexi.
'. can Policy.

Boston. April 29.-"Never has the
United States sunk so low in it's re-
lations with other countries" said
Curtis Guild, former governor and
former ambassador to Russia, at the
annual Grant night dinner of the Mid
dlesex club.
We are the joke of the chancel-
leries of the world" he continued
I'VE have touched the Nadir of humil-
iation, Never in our history have we
been obliged to ask or to accept crate.
fully the offers of any foreign nation
to save the people of the United
States from the results of the acts OF
their president"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-29
Texas Tornado Fatal to Two.

Waco. Tex, April 29.-Two persons
we're killed, half a dozen injured and
crops. bridges. roads and homes dam.
aged in BosGue county by tornado
and heavy rain.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-29
VILLA. FRIEND OF US.
SAYS BEAlIDJI Nan
Andrew H. Olson, Formerly Of Lake.
vile, Now Farmer Near Here,
Home After Perilous Experience
SAVES LIFE OF MEXICAN CAPT
Given Rich Silver Belt BY Rebel Cap.
tain Refers to Huerta as Being
Despised and Drunkard

To have followed General Villas
troops from Ch1huahua, Mexico, to
Torreon, to have been arrested,
thrown into prison for two days and
later released through his friendship
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-29
SEVEN GUARDS ARE KILLED
Striker. Attack Mine Near WaIsen.
burg, Colo.

Walsenburg, Colo, April 29.-Sher-
III Joe Farr reported that firing con-
tinued at the Walsen mine and that
seevn mine guards, had been killed.
Strikers fred on the Vulcan mine at
Lafayette and for half an hour Waged
bitter battle with the mine guards.
The guards replied with rifles. but
v hen the aggressors became more for
midable opened fire with two machine
guns. driving the strikers back.
There were no casualties
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-29
Block Files for Auditor

st. Paul, April 29-Julius Block
Of Duluth, former state treasurer, fill
ed today as q candidate for the re-
publican nomination for state audi
tor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-04-29

George French, formerly Of this
city, cashier of the First State Bank
bank of Little Fork spent the day in
Bemidji. IA . 8. .--.-.-,.. "..... , .- "a.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-18
THE CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
ALETTER FROM JACK
Chapter CXXXII.


Copyright, 1914, by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association.)
While / was writing my ideas about
married life a special delivery letter
was brought me. 1t was from Jack,
who is in great Ttribulation.
Dear Margie,' he wrote, 81 am in
awful trouble, and, as you have al
ways been so good to me, am just
going to throw myself on your mercy,
for you are the only one who can
help me.
''You have met Mary, and you
know what dear girl she is, Margie,
l am not worthy to tie her little shoe
and might as well tell you first as
last Mary is my wife. We were mar
ried before l came home from college
for yours and Dicks wedding! Oh,
yes, know it was madness with
nothing in the world and nearly
whole year of college before gradua-
ton, but you mustn't blame Mary, be-
cause she did not want to do it, but,
Margie, she loves me as much as
love her, and / persuaded her. You
see, / knew she was going on the
road with the company and 1 was
mad with. the fear that some better,
richer man than would fall in love
with her and that possibly she might
forget me. 49,
I'VE had four weeks of Heaven
while you people thought l was out
camping with the fellows, and then
we separated and l have only had her
dear letters since.
when she told me the company
was to be in your town for week
/ wrote you, for knew you would
love Mary, but had no thought at
that time of the terrible catastrophe
that has befallen my darling or the
utter chaos into which it would hurl
US.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-18

y
the company. She is still in your city.
While she was there she wrote me
that it would be impossible for her to
play any longer. The poor darling has
been keeping it secret from me for
months that she was going to have a
child, because she knew was beside
myself with worry about her.
What shall do, Margie?
II wanted 20 throw up this old de-
gree and go directly to Mary when
she wrote about herself, but she said if
l did she would go somewhere where
could not find her. She said that we
must stick it out now as we planned,
but some way our plans made when
we were delirious with the joy of low
ing seem childish and futile now.
81 am worried as to how Mother
and Dad will enjoy having a family
thrust upon them instead of a boy
just out of college. land well you
may, Jackie, after the way they
took the announcement of your inter-
est in the young lady last night. /
am afraid that Mary will want for
something, as am sure she must
have very little money. have sent
her every cent possibly could, but
when l think of her in that big city,
alone and perhaps wanting the little
luxuries that belong to women in her
condition, almost go mad. Margie,
please, please go and find her right
away for me, won't you? Try and
persuade her that it is best for me to
chuck it and go to her. Why, Madge,
Mary's comfort fer a week means
more to me than any honor that any
college on earth can possibly confer
and yet, here l am tied to the mast
unable to do anything to tighten the
load of the one being love best in
all the world. Find her, Margie, and
tell her l must come to her even If
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-18

ter success on the road; it did well
in England and Germany. Now VIM
throp Ames is giving it revival at
his Little Theater, and New York is
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-18

taking to the play much more kindly
than it didwhen it was first present
ed. Grace George is much liked in the
leading role.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
MEETS DEATH ~
IN GRIST MILL.

A sad accident occurred in New
ark Hollow last Saturday afternoon.
Jan. "a, when Mr.. Raymond Hunt
was instantly killed. While his grist
was being ground he and Mr.. Lang
maid went down in under the mill
and were talking about the sawdust.
Mr.. Langmaid stepped into the mill
yard for moment. Hearing noise
he went back and found Mr.. Hunt
wound around the shaft terribly
mangled and his clothing stripped
off down to his knees. How it hap
pened n, zone will ever know. He
is survived by his wife and little Is
months old daughter, also a brother,
mother, sister End other relatives.
The funeral was held at the Union
Church Tuesday. The family have
the sympathy tof all i'm their sad
bereavement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
Methodist Church

The service announced for last
Sunday morning will be held this
coming Sunday at II o'clock. Sub
Jec,, Christ and Childhood. and
the Child and the Church problem. "
We extend special invitation to
all parents and children of the parish
to attend this service.
Sunday school at 1910. Junior
League at 3 pm ,Epworth League
at 6 o'clock.
At Z o'clock the Congregational
and Methodist churches will hold a
Union service at the Methodist
Rev. Robert Lawton will
preach W. sermon. Good singing.
You are invited to attend and will
be made welcome.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24

Cold and wet feet. are a dangerous
combination especially to women,
who are more prone to kidney
diseases than men. Congested kid
neys come from cold, and back
ache, rheumatism, urinary irregu-
larities and rheumatic forms are not
unusual results. Foley Kidney4Pills
restore the regular and normal action
of the kidneys aud bladder, and 50
remove the cause of the trouble. 1t
is an honest and curative medicine
that always gives relief. For sale
by John w. Thurston. Adv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
Extensive Repairs
Being Made

Extensive repairs and changes are
being made in the Opera Hall. The
ceilings and walls have all been
scraped and washed and are now
being painted. The ceiling will be
cream and the walls buff, making a
most pleasing combination. The
woodwork is to be re-varnished, the
steam pipes to be bronzed and the
persi=ms will be retouched. These
improvements, together with the
new scenery, which was recently
purchased will make the hall one of
the prettiest in this section of the
country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
40th Wedding
Anniversary

On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
G. E. Aldrich were pleasantly sur
prised by number of their friends
who gathered at their home to help
them celebrate the 10th anniversary
of their marriage. Dancing was en-
joyed for several hours and refresh
ments of cake and coffee were. then
served. The party broke up at a
late hour, an enjoyable levening
having been spent by all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
DISAPPEARS
FROM HOME

Jessie Hunter. 16 year old girl,
who has been making her home with
E. D. Legacy of Charleston is
being sought. The young lady de-
parted from her home and purchased
a suit of boys clothes in Charleston,
which it is presumed she is now
wearing. Two braids of hair. which
it is thought shej clipped from her
head, were found near the Essex
House in this village. The theory is
that she is in Portland, Me-, as she
is known to have friends there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
Grand Army Encampment

The annual encampent of he
Grand Army of the Republic, Dept.
of Vermont, will be held at St. Johns.
bury April 81 and %. 1t is expect.
ed that Washington Gardner Of
Michigan, Commander-in-Chief will
be there. At the same time and
place the annual meetings of the
Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of
Veterans will convene.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
Mrs. Annie Couple

Mrs. Annie Couple, the wife of
Jos. Couple, died at her home at Che
head of the pond last Sunday. She
was the victim of dropsy, of which
she had suffered for over a year.
Funeral services were held from the
Catholic church Tuesday, Rev. C. D.
Trottier officiating. r The. body was
taken to the Catholic cemetery,
where it was entombed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
Refuses TO Alignt

Sunday morning, Sheriff Bemis
was called from his bed by Grand
Trunk officials to remove a woman
from the midnight train, who refus-
ed to alight for the G. T. and
immigration officials. She also de-
clined to get off when Mr.. Bemis
requested her, but when he produced
his little steel bracelets, she quickly
changed her mind and readily
assented. She was returned to
Montreal the next day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
The Vermont Hen

The latest census reports show
that there are 1882 fowls in Ver-
mont and about three-fourths of
them are egg producers. The an
nual production is 7,O37,O 82 dozen
eggs, with a farm value of 81, u.s.
221. The yearly poultry production
is !, 282, 524 fowls valued at $759 1862.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
'Finnigan's Fortune" to
Appear in GrovetOn

"Finnigan's Fortune" will appear
in Groveton, N. H., next Wednesday
evening under the auspices of the
K. of P. of that place An endeavor
was made to have special run from
here but the plans fell through as a
sufficient number of people could
not be guaranteed
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
MEETING OF
LITERARY CLUB

A very successful afternoon meet
ing of the Ladies' Literary Club was
held with Mrs. Rawson on Thursday.
The afternoon was devoted to the
study of American composers and
their works. The hostess opened
the meeting with brief talk on the
progress of music in America. The
following program was then rem
dered, Mrs. Jones giving a short
sketch of each composer before the
rendering of their music.
PROGRAM
The Spinning Wheel
Mss Goidie Sloan
Come where the Lindens Bloom
Buck
Mss Gertie Norton
To a Wild Rose Mcdowell
Mrs. /. B. Jones
Narcissus Nevin
Miss Portia Dale
The Rosary Nevin
~>- Mrs. QmmJy
The Woodland Stream Alden
Miss Mildred FOSS
The Winter Lullaby DeKoven
Mrs. L. B. Jones
Bagatelle Marston
Mrs. RdWS0n
Dream of Summer Night Hawley
Mrs. GrosUeaor Smith
The PerfectDay Carrie Jacobs Bond
Mrs L. b. Jones
In the Garden of my Heart Ball
Mrs Qmmby
The Persian Rose Friedland
Mss Norton
Peg O. My Heart Fisher
Mrs. Smith
Peggie Machree Tholar
Mrs. Quimby
Refreshments were served during
the afternoon and at the close of the
meeting the Club sung Old Folks at
Home and America.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24

Victor Young of Concord, N. H.,
spent the week end in town visiting
relatives.
Who owns the dog that's stealing
everybody's hens?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
A Cord

Iwish to extend my thanks to the
firemen who worked so hard in the
bitter cold and to all others who
helped in any way at the recent fire
at my home.
Mrs. Mary Lefebvre..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
AMONG THE
CHURCHES
Christ, Church

Morning service next Sunday at II
o'clock. Subject of the sermon -
Folly and Wisdom -
Sunday School ut l. o'c'o.k.
The Woman's Guild will meet
with Mrs. L. B. Jones On Tuesday
afternoon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
Congregational Church

Morning service IT 1875 So u,t
by the pastor
Sunday school, al IL Q cock.
Union service at the Methodist
church at 7 pm.
Junior c. E. at 4 o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon.
Ladies' Aid Thursday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock with Mrs. Edmands.
Christian Fnde4vor at us Tues
day evening.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 1880.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
|. 0. 0. F.
INSTALL

The following officers of Ross En-
carnpment No. a, |. o. o. F., were
installed Tuesday evening. Jan. q
by'E. M. Bartlett, acting as D. D.
G. P, assisted by E. J.;Parsons, act
ing as D. G. J. w.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24

D. P. MacKenzie-C. P.
A. P. Drown--H. P.
H. E. Morrill-S.sW.
L. F. Jones-Sentl.
J. w. Thurston-Treas.
Z. J MAXWELL. w.
z. J. Parsons-Guide.
E. nj. Bartlett-1st W.
James Worth End W.
0. F. Colburn-3rd W.
D. E. Allbee-4th w.
J. F. Harmon-J. S.
A. T. Maxwell-O. S,
Geo. H. Chase list G. T.
VIM. Webster-2nd G. T.
Don E. Allbee-Representative
the Grand Encampment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24
Rebekahs
Install Officers

The following officers of Clyde
River Rebekah Lodge No. Ga, were
installed Wednesday evening, Jan.
IA, 1914:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24

Lizzie Maxwell-N. G.
Mae Danforth-R G.
Annie Bagley -Secy.
Ella J. Paul-Treas.
Laura Albee-Chap.
VinniesDickson-Con.
Lizzie Foster-Warden.
Deal McKenney-R. S. N. G.
Iva Riggie-L. S. N. G.
Fannie Skillens-R. S. V. G..
Fannie Danforth-L. S v G.
Belle Barnes-I. G.
Tia Perry-O. G.
Mildred Hill-R. A. S.
Frances Mayhew-L. A. S.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-01-24

Refreshments were served during
the afternoon and at the close of the
meeting the Club sung Old Folks at
Home and America.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-19
Another Day.

February 22 is an important date in American history and it seems appropriate for Arkan- sas to observe the date in a pe- culiar manner.
 It is the national GO To Church" day and people all over the world are urged to awake from long sleep of indifference and be found among the people of God. By a number of church. es the day has been set apart as the day of prayer for home, colleges, churches and al lnstl- tutions that promote our civilization. Let us then pray earnestly that the hearts of men may be touched and a vi- tal interest aroused in the Kino's business. We feel proud to look forward to Sunday at- ternoon when Mir. Chas. E. Fay I]or of Little Rock will deliver the address on this important date.
 Other cities have observed the day. Chicago observed Febru' ary 1st, Boston February 9th and Newport will observe the day on Washington's birthday February 22, 1914. The ques tion is are you going to church
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-19

tion, now near sewer pump; John w. and J. w. Schloss, Gidn't know them; c. w. Schmidt, bartender for Bowen; Allen Sutton, born and raised here and Ethel Sutton will be IS years old in April; A. V. Thebo, cotton buyer, lived here when petition was filed and would return in September; Larry F. Young moved about February 1 lived here many years; H. c. Thurmond lived with Mrs. Folk left here Janu- ary2. asked release from peti- tion and tore up and burned the power of attorney; A. l.. Ferguson and Dora Ferguson live in tent near water tower, former signed for his wife; Eva Graham signed petition and lived at Room 12 Planters
 House, was still here yester-
 day, moved to Cora Ogle's; A. Sanders and brother lived in houseboat near ferry; Albert
 Smith lived corner End and Elm
 A. W. Boyd, blacksmith, lives
 with Hopper; B. Brumbelow
 lives here according to Boyd
 ]. H. Houston lived with R. c.
 Marshall and left after peti-
 tion was filed; Bud Stanley and
 Ollie Stanley, his wife, lived in
 Mason property on Plum ane now lives in Morris Addition
 according to R. c. Marshall; D J. Morrison lives in town ane i, works for veneer plant; c. E ; Daniels, brother of w. T. Dan iels, works for him and thinks 7 he lives on Dewey avenue; lief l. Poe lived six months on Beecl 2 street, with Lee Carter, borl ] April 5, 1892.
 : After cross examination b. : MT. Jones along the same line
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-19
PRESIDENT TO
 CLARkt'S DEFENSE
Senator Clarke Has Supported Administration With Ener-
 gy and Intelligence.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 19.-Wood- row Wilson himself has risen to the support of Senator Jas. P. Clarke in the latter's de- fense of charges brought by the Kirby camp, to the effect that Senator Clarke has not been in harmony with the na- tional democratic administra- tion.
 The following letter from the president of the United States was received this morning by MT. Stafford at Springdale, Ar kansas, phoned to Senator Clarke's headquarters and given cut there:
 White House, Feb. 16, 1914. "Mr. Jno. P. Stafford, editor
 Springdale News,
 Springdale, Ark.
 Tt is with pleasure 1 an- swer your inquiry with refer ence to the attitude maintained by Senator James P. Clarke to- wards the administration, Sen ator Clarke has invariably SUD- ported the administration in a most generous way and with his characteristic energy and intel ligence. I do not feel that 1t is the privilege of the president to intervene as between democrats in either house of Congress but I should be ashamed of myself if I did not speak with a most cordial emphasis of the support Senator Clarke has given me. Cordially and sincerely yours,
 Woodrow Wilson.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-19
used with preceding witness, Judge Coe adjourned court for the noon recess.
Mrs. Billingsley Entertains.

Mrs. Billingsley Entertains.
 Mrs. w. A. Billingsley proved a charming hostess Wednesday afternoon when she entertained at bridge the guests of honor being Mrs. Reyburn Peay and Mrs. B. B. Bond.
 The card rooms were attrac- lively arranged and with many beautiful ferns and cut flowers CTS presented a very pleasing appearance. After the games luncheon was served and danc- ing enjoyed until a late hour in the afternoon.
 Those present were, Mesdames Reyburn Peay, B. B. Bond, H. | o. Walker, John w. Stayton, Jr., c. A. Hillhouse, Charles G. Henry, Jos. M. Berger, Misses Ruth Ottenheimer, Bertha Hirsch, Bessie Watson and Hortense Hite.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-19
HON. T. w, CAMPBELL
 RACE FOR CONGRESS.
Prominent Local Attorney Will Make Vigorous Fight For
 High Office.

Hon. T. w. Campbell of this city, has definitely decided to en- ter the race for the democratic nomination for congress from this district, and his formal an- nouncement will be made within the next few days.
 Mir. Campbell was a candidate for this high office two years ago, and made a splendid race, and with the experience and prestige of that campaign his friends feel confident he will cap ture the nomination March 25.
 MT. Campbell has had consid- erable legislative experience, having served two terms in the Arkansas legislature, in one of which he was honored with the temporary speakership. He al- so served one term as chief clerk of this body.
 Tom Campbell, as he is famll- iarly known to his large legion of friends, is a native of Ran dolph county, and has always been identified with the best ln- terests ofhis county and district.
 He has been practicing law m Pocahontas for upwards of ten years, and is generally regarded as one of the ablest lawyers III the state.
 The Times bespeaks for Mr. Campbell the earnest considera- ton of the voters of the district believing that should he be elect ed to represent this district he will add weight and dignity to the Arkansas delegation in the national congress.-Po Pocahontas Times.
 (Advertisement.)
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-19

per information, asking wheth- CT the juror had any prejudice against defendants, by reason of the connection of some of them with blind tiger cases and whether the fact that having been convicted of selling whis- key illegally, the employment of such men as guards for the con- victs, would prejudice the case of defendants.
 $4,00O JUDGMENT.
 The jury in the suit of w. H. Morris versus the Iron Moun- tain, for damages by reason of obstructing the drainage of the lands of plaintiffs estate above Newport, returned a judgment for plaintiff for $4,000.
 The trial coupled three days and the jury was out only a short while in reaching a yer dict. Stayton and Stayton were counsel for s. Brundidge and the Morris estate and the Iron Mountain was represented by Campbell $ Suits.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-19
(Advertisement.)
Governor Restores Citizenship

Governor Restores Cltizenshlp' Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 1S.-Gov' Hays restored to citizenship w. K. (WilD Tennyson of Jackson county, who was convicted m Monroe county in November, 1901. on a charge of removing morteaged property subject to a lien, and sentenced to SIX months in the penitentiary ana to nav all the costs. Tennyson has served the time, and palo the costs.
 The governor also restores to citizenship, General Crook o1 Jefferson county, who was con yicted January 1, 1894 of petl, larceny in two cases and hneo an aggregate of s35 and sen fenced to 70 days on the farm He has maid the full penalty, anc Ipetitioners say he has since proven himself an uprlgnt' nor lest. and law-abiding citizen.