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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1916-06-08

GET DEGREES
Maryville Institution Sends out
Large Class of Young Men
and Women.
One of Most Successful Years
in History of Institution
Ended Thursday.

Forty-two young men and womer
received their degrees and diplomas
from Maryville College, Thursday
morning. Following the commence.
ment program, the annual alumni
dinner was served in Pearson's hall
This concluded the commencement
week program. The students began
leaving for their homes this week
and by the end of the week, practic-
ally all will have gone. 1t is expected
that with the opening of the term in
September, the largest number ever
enrolled will enter College.
DR.. Wilson, the president, preached
the baccalaureate sermon Sunday
morning. Sunday afternoon, Rev. J,
A. Baylor, D. D., of Knoxville, de-
livered the annual address before the
Christian Associations.
Wednesday morning the class of
1916 presented a fountain to the col
lege.
Wednesday evening the senior class
presented play.
The graduates and their addresses
are:
James Arthur Acton, Birmingham,
Alabama.
Alma McBryan Adams, Union, sc.
George Morris Adams, Cedar Hill,
Tennessee.
Alexander Bryan Caldwell, New
Market Tenn.
RsSEon Wild Carver, Hickory, NC.
Chauncy Ebert Conrad, Frederick
Town, Mo.
Lula Baxter Cresswell, Bluefield
W. Va.
Frank Moore Cross, Glastonbury,
Ala.
Edna Elizabeth Dawson, South
Knoxville, Tenn.
Arthur Aaron Ferguson, Elizabeth
ton, Tenn.
Commodore Bascom Fisher, Lewis
burg, Tenn.
Edna McBee Foster, Maryville,
Tenn.
Margaret Irene George, Mentor,
Tenn.
Cora Jane Henry, Walland, Tenn.
Zelma Beaumont Kennedy, Straw
Plains, Tenn.
Jonathan Edward Kidder, South
Tenn.
Bernice Lee Lowry, Maryville,
Tenn.
Coy Edward McCurry, Mosheim,
Tenn.
Gertrude Ethel McKelvey, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
Aletha Cleland May, Maryville,
Tenn.
Harriet Louise Meek, De Soto, Mo.
Lily Elma Mitchell, Ironton, Mo.
Harwell Bennett Park, Culleoka,
Tenn.
William Henry Peasants, Roxboro,
N. C.
Frank Keith Thompson Postle-
thwaite, Chattanooga, Tenn.
William Armstrong Powell, Ro-
gersville, Tenn.
William Henry Pritchett, Annema-
ME, Ala.
David Wilson Proffitt, Maryville,
Tenn.
Rolfe Montgomery Rankin, Jet, OK.
Gilbert Oscar Robinson, Patton Mo.
Charles Edwin Silsby, Shanghai,
China.
Mae Darthula Smith, Morristown,
Tenn.
Raymond Owens Smith, Maryville,
Tenn.
Catherine Sherbrooke Sugg, Chris
tiana, Tenn.
Murriel Taylor, Maryville, Tenn.
Horace Walton Threlkeld, Hobart,
Okla.
Harry Andrew Vineyard, Pevely,
Mo.
]. Charles Walker, La Toilette,
Tenn.
Stephen Eldridge Wallin, Big Lau-
rel, N. C.
Lillian Gray Webb, Maryville, Tenn.
Fred Raymond Whalin, Sharon,
Kan.
Lois Coligny Wilson, Maryville,
Tenn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
MERCHANTS |; MAY
Ask FOR WHITE
WAY DOWN D !. TOWN
Matter is Discussed at 4 1ferchants'
Meeting; Plans to BE Taken
Up.
COMMERCIAL CLUB 70
TAKE UP NATTER
Turning or Of Arches Makes Streets
Dark; White Way From
Depots.

Bemtdji merchants have begun q
move for the installing Of .'white
way in Bemidji. The matter was
discussed at recent meeting of the
Bemidji Merchants association and
will be taken up 1T the Commercial
club meeting next Tuesday evening.
Arches Turned OF.
The down town streets are now
very dark on account of the turn
ing off of the arches of lights.
1t is planned to secure the coop
Grafton of every merchant in Bemidji
and to establish a white way from
the depots on Beltrami and Mime
sofa avenue and on Third and Fourth
street as far east and west as the
merchants desire.
Under city ordinance lights can
be placed every hundred feet and
steps are being taken to secure the
cooperation of the merchants and
have the installing cost pro-rated
among the property owners.
The matter will be taken up at the
Commercial club for discussion and
then will be taken before the council
by the business men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
Boys ATHLETIC CLUB
FORMED IN BEMIDJ1

N. e. Given, Raymond Hannah and
Miss Ida Virginia Brown have or
ganized their Sunday school classes
in the Presbyterian church into a
boys athletic club.
The following officers have been
elected: Bert McTaggart, president; !;
Ferris Knapp, vice president and
Charles Raco, secretary-treasurer.
Regular meetings will be held every
Tuesday evening in the church base
ment for military drill.
Several young men, members Of
the Bemidji division of naval militia,
have offered their assistance and with
the assistance of Rev. L. P. Warford
will superintend the drilling. The
drillmasters are George Armstrong,
Hovey Lord, Russell Brooks, Howard
Palmer and Herbert Raco.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
women HORSE 81! "
WHIP NEBIsH
POSTMASTER
Attack p. Leonard Wednesday After
noon; Accused Of Using Abusive
= ~ -s*@ Languages =
DRAWS REVOLVER BUT ~
IS DlSARMED BY MEN
Federal Authorities to Make Inves-
tigation; May Mean Removal
Of Officer. J.;
(By Special Correspondent

(By Special Correspondent
p. Leonard, postmaster of Nebish,
was horsewhipped Wednesday after
noon by several Nebish women who
claim that Leonard used abusive Ian
guage in their presence.
Is Badly Beaten.
It is stated by the women that
while standing in the postofflce con-
versing several days ago, Leonard
told them to move on and stop gos'
slipping. Later he, according to the
women, used abusive language.
!: Wednesday evening, after a meet
ing Of the women, It was decided tt
Ahorsewhip the postmaster. Whips
were secured and Leonard was at
tackled. He was badly beaten ant
bruised.
Returns With Revolver.
When released he went to hi
house and Later. returned to th>
store of F. c. Cook with revolver
He was lisarmed by Mr.. Cook.
The feeling in Nebish is strong ant
federal authorities will be asked t.
Investigate. Several residents CLAIM
THAT they will ask that Leonard b.
removed from office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
BEM1DU NEWSPAPER ..-- ~
MAY CHANGE HANDS

Negotiations are now under way
whereby H. Mayne Stanton, son OF
Judge G. w. Stanton, and Walter F.
Marcum will become the owners OF
the Bemidji Sentinel Publishing COM
pany, now owned and edited by f. A.
Wilson. ...
Mr.. Stanton was formerly editor
of the Bemidji Daily Pioneer and for
the past several months has been
connected with the Grand Rapids
Herald-Review. Mr.. Marcum was
formerly owner of the Sentinel, but
for the past few years has been con-
nected with the job department of
the Pioneer. The paper will be
taken over by the young men about
April Is.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
BEM|OJ| QUINTET
| TO BATTLE LITTLE
| FALLS FOR TITLE
Game to Be Played at St. Cloud Sat-
urday Evening; Many
to Go.
HOT RACES FOR BERTHS
IN ANNUAL STATE MEET
Teams Which Will Compete in North
field Meet Not
Decided.
HOT RACES FOR BERTHS
IN ANNUAL STATE MEET

The Bemidji high school basket
ball team will go to St. Cloud Sat-
urday night for a game with the Lit
! tie Falls high school basket ball
team for the championship of the
Sixth district and a place at the
Carleton college tournament for the
state title. The game was arranged
late yesterday afternoon.
Dyer to St. Cloud.
w. P. Dyer, superintendent of
schools, went to St. Cloud this morn
ing to complete arrangements for the
game.
1t is believed that large num-
ber of Bemidji supporters will 80 to
St. Cloud to see the game.
.--. Many Teams Tied. -:
Hard fights to determine the teams
which will be. entered in the tourna
ment for the state title at Carleton
college on March "a and rs are TAX
ing place in practically all of the
districts.
In the first district the deciding
game will be played between Austin
and Lake City.
Mountain Lake and Mankato are
tied for honors in the second dis
trict.
Northfield's victory over FariEault
last Friday night makes a draw
among Saltwater, Faribault and
Mortified in the third district.
The champion of the fourth dis
trict is the Mechanic Art high school
of St. Paul.
Tie in Seventh.
Willmar and Madison will be the
final contestants in the seventh dis
trict.
In the eighth district Virginia ap-
pears to have a clear claim to the
title.
| In the northern halt of the ninth
district Thief River Falls has the
title and Fergus Falls is bidding high
in the southern half.
Buffalo and Rush City are tied in
the tenth district.
A beautiful silver loving cup has
been provided for the winners Of the
championship.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
TWO MORE BEMIDu GIRLS =
ENTER NATIONAL CONTEST

Misses Florence Grimoldby and
Marguerite Titus, 523 Minnesota
avenue, both of Bemidji, have enter
ed the "Beauty and Brains" contest
being conducted by the Photoplay
magazine and the World Film com
pany. Miss Beatrice Morrison mas
already entered the contest.
Judges will select eleven girls who
in their estimation ore the most
beautiful, brainiest and possess the
most qualifications necessary fol
photoplay stardom. The winners
will be given a years contract by the
World Film company at good sal
aries.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
LAST NUMBER OF LYCEUM
COURSE AT GRAND TONIGHT

The last number of the Redpath-
Vawter lyceum course being given
under the auspices of the Woman's
Study club will be given tonight at
the Grand theater. It will be the
Ada Roach company. They will ap-
pear in the play entitled, "The Heart
of the Immigrant" The entertain
ment is delightful study of America
as seen through the eyes Of the new
ly arrived foreigner whose heart
yearns for the dear old scenes OF
homes and friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
bEM|DJ| JOINS TO
FIGHT ROYALTIES
British Company's Claim on Septic
Tank Disputed by Minnesota
Cities.

The city of Bemidji will join with
other cities in Minnesota to attack
in courts the validity Of the claim
of the Cameron Septic Tank company
of England that it is entitled to .
three per cent royalty year on al
septic tanks put up by mun1cipal1-
ties in this country.
A meeting of representatives Of 20
Minnesota municipalities, directly in
terested in the matter, is being held
today at the state university. Plans
will be made. /
Only Pipestone Has Paid.
There are forty-one municipalities
in Minnesota that have installed sep
tic tanks. Only one-Pipestone-
has paid the assessment demanded BY
the British company.
Bemidji has not paid the assees-
ment. T.
DR.. H. M. Bracken, secretary Of
the state board Of health, Will aid
the municipalities fight their battles.
Precedents in Conflict.
DR.. Bracken said today that at
Saratoga, N. Y, some time ago It
was decided the Cameron company's
British and American patents were
the same. A recent case In Ken
lucky was decided to the effect that
1.-The patents were not the same, and
Fthat the company has until October to
enforce it's demands, and for six
years thereafter before the patent
runs out.
The company, DR.. Bracken said.
recently has started out to obtain %
many royalties as possible before Its
Ipatents terminate. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. AXEL sl
Ze~ ANDERSON TOMORROW

The funeral Of Mrs. Axel Ander-
son, who died at st. Anthony's hos
pital Tuesday night, will be held to-
morrow afternoon at the Swedish
Lutheran church. Rev. J. H. Ran
dahl will oniciate and interment will
be made II Greenwood cemetery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16

SHERIFF JOHNSON TO
OREGON; RELATIVE SICK
Sheriff Andrew johnson left last
evening for Portland, Ore, where he
was called by the serious illness OF
his brother -in-law, J. H. Berg.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
TO ORGANIZE A HOME
RULE CLUB IN HAMMERS

It was voted in the town of LAM
mers, Tuesday, to organize a Town
ship Home Rule club, to cooperate
with the Minnesota Highway Home
Rule association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
BIG DUTCH Liner
MINEO;P PASSENGER
LIST over ITO
Steamer Tubanita S1ikos Nine:
Remains Adoat Three
Hours.
PASSENGERS AND CREW
ARE REPORTED SAVED
Sailed From Amsterdam Yesterday
for Beunos Aires; Had Mach
Mail.
PASSENGERS AND CREW
ARE REPORTED SAVED
(By United Press)


Amsterdam, March 16.-The big
Dutch liner Tubanita struck a mine
early this morning in the North Sea
and sunk off North Hinder Light
ship. The liner had a passenger
list of $40 and crew of 800. All
are reported saved.
From Amsterdam.
The liner sailed from Amsterdam
for Buenos Aires yesterday and has
aboard considerable mail. Early this
morning there was an explosion and
wireless calls were sent out. Several
Dutch vessels hurried to the assist
|ance of the liner.
The liner remained afloat three
hours after the explosion.
The captain of the liner stated that
it may have been torpedoed. The
official report of the company says
that the liner was mined.
4NU 4l416E 0o41 QA412Cs
London, March 16.-(0MciaD- -
There was no English mine in the
vicinity where the Tubanita sank.
It was presumably a German mine.
French Liner Escapes.
New York, March 16.-The Pabria
liner Patrica, French, carrying 900
passengers, including 20 Americans.
narrowly escaped being Summarized
off the coast of Africa March 1, the
captain reported upon his arrival
here this morning. A submarine at
tackled the liner unwarned. A tor
pedo was sent but it missed the liner
by 80 feet. ::..- =
- Won Trpitz to Resign.
The Hague, March 16.-It i reli-
ably reported that the res1gnation=
of Grand Admiral ,yon Tfrpitz from
the command Of the German navy,
means the end to attempt to enforce
the submarine program.
Regiments Moved Down.
London, March 16.-The muderous
fire of the French artillery on Dead
Mans Hill moved down two Ger
man regiment attempting to encircle
Bethincourt. The Teutonic offensive
lat Meuse has been halted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
LIGHT Vote IS H..
CAST IN ANNUAL .
TOWN ELECTIONS
Returns Are Made for Villages and
Towns; Only Few Register
Choice.
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
FOR ENSUING YEAR
Deep Shows Make It Impossible fol-
Farmers to Go to the
Polls.


lage elections held Tuesday in Bel
trami county are as follows:
Village of Turtle River.
President, P. Larkin; treasurer, W.
E. Williams; clerk, D. A. Vlingsman !;
constable, J. w. Radspiner; council,
T. B. Miller, Louis Weishar and
James Bliss.
Town Of Taylor.
Treasurer, Floyd Miller; supervi-
sors, Jesse Smith (three years)
Clarence Collision Zone year,; clerk,
G. A. Matheny; justice of peace, J.
H. Carter; constables, George Den
shave and Golden Collision.
Tenstrike.
Treasurer, A. w. Fellows; mayor,
William /Fellows; { clerk, Charles
Jacobson.
Town of Shotley.
Treasurer, T. Surseth; supervisor,
James Hand; clerk, H. Sanden; con-
stable, M. Patch.
Town of Summit.
Treasurer, Henry Beckwith; SUI
pervisor, Henry Berg; clerk, Olaf
justice of peace, William
Klug; constable, Erick Weinberg.
Woodrow Township.
Treasurer, J. L. Matson; supervi
sors, Henry Falk, Otto Peterson and
George Moore; clerk, Peter Krog-
seng; justice of peace, Peter Krog
seng; constables, John Falk and
Martin Walquartsin.
r. Town of sugarbush. -.
Supervisors, E. G. Bergh, HE.
Flora and Joseph P. Deitch; treas
urer, Harley Hanson; Justice of
peace, Harley Hanson and E. L.
Flora; clerk, E. l.. Flora; assessor, e.
L. Flora; constables, George Voltz
and Albert Hanson.
Town of Northern.
Treasurer, w. H. Rice; supervisor,
William Hunt; clerk, G. A. Spencer:
justice of peace, A. D. Glickhen; con-
stables, George Worth and J. B..
Wright.
Town of Iammers.
Treasurer, T. j. Lommen; SUPER
visor, Andrew Larson; clerk, n. A..
Ollie; justice of peace, Charles Sme-
rud; constable, Anton F'rederickson.
Village of Solway.
President of council, Nels ]. Bye;
council, M. Void, D. J. Powers, G..
Nelson; clerk, George Ellis; justice
of peace, I. G. Haycraft; constable,
Frank Jackson; assessor, 3. Sundell.
Town of Grant Valley.
Clerk, H. N. Wilson; treasurer, w.
G. Schroeder; justice of peace, Geo.
Severance and H. S. Steible; consta-
bles, Henry Millet and Paul Luadtke.
Town of Frohn.
Supervisor, Peter Narum; clerk,
Nels Willett; treasurer, 8. s. Braten;
justice of peace, I. E. Raymond; con-
stable, s. s. King. Moneys raised
on general fund, two mills, on road
and bridge fund, five mills. Motion
passed to hold a special town meet
ing to bond the township for a bridge
across the Mississippi river in the
town. The assessor, I. o. Ungstadt,
holds over one year.
There was only light vote in
all the towns. Voters showed little
interest. Those who were interested
were unable to go to the polls on
account of the deep SHOWS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
TWENTY-THREE CENTS
TAKEN FROM CREAMERY

The Beltrami County Cooperative
creamery was broken into last eve
ming and % cents taken. A window
valued at so cents was broken by the
robbers. About a week ago one dol
lar was taken from the creamery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
IOWA FARMER MOVES
TO NEBISH FARM

Many Iowa farmers are moving TO
farms in this vicinity. WEDNESDAY
a carload Of goods belonging to H. A.
Simpson of Sioux City, a., was
shipped to Nebish. Mr.. Simpson has
purchased a farm near Nebish.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
CLANS TONIGHT

The Bemldji Elks will initiate a
class at their hall tonight. A num-
Der of Elks from neighboring cities
will be present. ..>.-S
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
IOWA SENATOR .
POLLS BIG VOTE
IN PRIMARIES
Leading Other Opponents by Very
: Large Vote; Andy RAIN Be-
ieved Defeated.
H. e. BAER MAKING
BIG RACE IN DISTRICT
Anti-Lynch Men Appear to Have Re.
oeived Most Votes in
County.
H.. e. BAER MAKING
BIG RACE IN DISTRICT

received today brings an addition to
the vote of Senator Cummins Of Iowa.
according to United Press reports
from St. Paul. He defeated Esta-
brook and Webster by q very large
vote. The exact results will not be
known before the end of the week.
Republican Delegates.
The Republican delegates will be
as follows:
At Large-S. R. Van SAINT, Min
|neapolis; A. o. Eberhart, st.. Paul;
j. F. Jacobson, Madison; F. G. Stev-
ems, St. Paul.
First District-F. A. Duxbury,
Caledonia; R. L. Johnson, Austin.
Second District-C. H. Christie
pherson, Luverne; Thomas Tonnes
son st. James.
Third District-J. J. Rachac, Fari-
bauIt;; H. L. Simmons, Glencoe.
nnrth District-Herbert P. Kel-
Ter, Leavitt Corning, St. Paul.
Fftth District-Josiah H. Chase,
Ernet Lundeen, Minneapolis.
SHHh District-C. A. Albright,
Brainerd; George E. Hanscom, St.
Cloud.
Seventh District-Eric l.. Thorn
ton, Benson; Sam Lewison, Candy,
or Thomas Davis, Marshall.
Eighth District-Milie Bunnell,
Duluth; D. NJ Gum, Grand Rapids.
Ninth District-A. G. Anderson,
Fergus Falls; Martin Widsten, War
road
Tenth District Henry Rines,
Mora; L. E. Jepson, Minneapolis.
Democratic Delegates.
The Democratic delegates will be
as follows ..-, 49,
At Large-A. G.: Weiss, Duluth !;
Dan w. Lawler, St. Paul; B. f. Mel
son, Minneapolis: w. A. Just, Rapi-
dan, or C. M. King, Deer River.
First District-H. M. Lamberton,
Winona; c. S. Nygren, Lake City.
Second District-M. H. Hammond,
St. James; G. H. Helwig, Fulda.
Third District-Peter A. Nelson.
Red Wing; G. F. Sullivan, Jordan
Fourth District-John WAGNER,
Thomas R. Kane, St. Paul.
Fifth District-E. J. Conroy, Fred
E. Wheaton, Minneapolis.
Sixth District-Fred Schilplin, st.
Cloud; J. B. Galarneault, Aitkin.
Seventh District-E. G. Hawkins
Granite Falls; T. M. Thayer, Her
man.
Efghth District-John Jenswold
Jr.,~ Duluth; Douglas Greeley, Vir'
ginia.
Ninth District-M. J. DAILY, Per
lham: Julius J. Olson, Warren.
Tenth Districts. J. Mealey, Mon
ticello; J. F. Williamson, Minneap
oils.
Baer Getting Votes.
Incoming returns from Be1tram
county indicate that Hayden, Rah1
and Baer will draw very large votes
The anti-Lynch candidates appear t.
be running ahead Of the Lynch can
didates in this county.
Roosevelt received five votes at tn
Red Lake agency and William Jen
nings Bryan received one vote TO-
president in the town of Woodrow.
Forty-six out of eighty precinct
lin Beltrami county give the follow
ling results.
Republican Ticket.
For president -Cummins POI, Es
|tabrook 78, Webster II.
Delegates at large: For Cumm1n
Van SAINT 172, Dehnel 1872, Br1gg
AZ, Eberhart 252, Jacobson 1874, En-
Igelstadt 50, johnson 102, Larso
liz, Locke IS, Lundquist 119, Mana
|han 10, Nyrop 26, Rain 246, Stew
ems 95. For observation-disclosures 81
johnson H., Morrison 66, Peterso
81. >ss.
! Sixth District Delegates: Fo
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
"BEM|DJrs BEAUTIES
BECkt,><. :. & SLOGAN
RtCE|vEDi';* >.N1ES1
Excludes Commercial Feature i
Advertises the Chief Asset Of
City.
DESIGNS BEING RECEIVED
FOR MERCHANTS ADS
One Hundred and Thirty-seven slo.
gans Published; Many Moro .
Received.
WANTED
A SLOGAN FOR BEMIDJI

All live, growing, buzzing,
hustling cities have slogans.
You have seen them on STA
tionery coming from live, en-
ergetic business men in live,
energetic towns.
We believe that now is the
time to boost for a greater
Bemidji. We should have a
slogan. Something that will
become as catchy and famous
as minneapolis Makes
Good"
The Bemidji Merchants as
sociation will offer a prize of
$500 to the author of the
best solgan. The contest Is
open to all citizens. Send in
as many as you want to.
Address your slogans to the
Slogan Editor Of the Daily
Pioneer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
(By United Press)

Ell Paso, March 16.-The United
States expeditionary force has cross
ed the Mexican border and may reach
Guzman, Mexico, by tonight. This
town is 60 miles south of Columbus.
IA base will be established there. The
United States troops are taking the
same path used by villa in retreat
ing -t
:=s = -. s -. x ''-. = .~ /
e<~ Fear for Americans.
Washington, March 6.-Destroyer
stuart has left San Diego under or
ders for Ensenda, Mexico, where Am
ericans fear for safety. It is off,
cially stated that the Americans have
been unmolested thus far but it is
believed that the step is wise as a
precautionary measure.
Carranza May Beat U. S.
Washington, March 16.-President
Wilson hopes that Carranza will beat
the United States troops in capturing
Villa. He did not attempt to conceal
| the satisfaction that it would give
the administration.
The latest raid at Columbus al
most broke the administrators con-
fdence in Carranza. Reports today
are that Carranza is cooperating
with the United States troops.
Little news is expected Of the ex'
peditionary forces here. It Is be-
tlieved, however, that Caces Grande'
will likely be the battle ground fo1
ICarranza and the United States
against Villa.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16
UNITED STATES
TROOPS CROSS
MEXICAN BORDER
CAGES Grandes is Likely to Be Battle
Ground Against
Villa.
DESTROYER GOES TO
MEXICAN WATERS
Army Base May Be Established at
Guzman, Mexico, by Tonight;
Following Raiders.
DESTROYER GOES TO
MEXICAN WATERS
BULLETIN

San Antonio, March 16.-The
national guard of Texas, Arizona
and New Mexico will soon be or
dered to the Mexican border, it
was stated this afternoon. Car
ranzaistas opposite Douglas
violently anti-American. Situa-
tiOn serious.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16

MISS FRANCIS WEAVER
WEEDS EARL PERKINS
Miss Francis Weaver was married
to Earl Perkins Wednesday afternoon
at the Methodist parsonage by Rev
B. D. Hanscom. The young couple
will make their home at Blackduck.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-03-16

Cheer up, if you can; but perk up,
anyway.