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LET POSTOFFICES AID IDLE Chief Powderly of Federal Labor De- partment Offers Plan. ‘Washington, Feb. 26.—Recommen- dations for the establishment of bu- reaus, to be operated in connection with the postoffices throughout the country, which are officially to reg- ister labor conditions so that the num- ber of unemployed may be definitely determined at any time, are contained in the annual report of T. V. Powder- 1y, chief of the division of informa- tion of the department of labor. Mr. Powderly would have these bureaus co-operate between the unemployed and the employment agencies with ‘a view of creating better conditions. A Good Cough Medicine for Children . _Convincing proof of the rare cura- tive progerties of ‘Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy came from Mrs. Mary Fawecett of Grinnell, Iowa, who says: “Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy helped my little boy- a great deal, when he thad whooping cough. It is a good medicine.” For sale by all dealers.— Adv. Hinds Séeks Re-election. Portland, Me., Feb. 26.—Congress- man Asher C. Hinds, who recently am, nounced that he would not be a can- didate for re-election, has reconsider- ed his decision and will enter the Republican primaries. Federal Judge Is Stricken. Pittsburg, Feb, 26.—Judge James S. Young of the United States district court for the Western district of Pennsylvania died suddenly at his home here. Chronic Constipation Cured “I had been troubled with chronic constipation for two years and tried all the best physicians dn Bristol, Tenn., and they could do nothing for me., Two packages of Chamberlain’s Tablets cured me,” writes Thos. E. ‘Williams, of Middleboro, Ky. For sale. by all dealers. —Adv. . Negro Lynched by Mob. Leland, Miss.,, Feb. 26.—Sam Petty, a negro, accused of having killed |Oharles W. Kirkland, a deputy sher- ;fl, was shot to death by a mob of 800 men and his body burned. Sick Headache This is usually caused by a disor- der of the stomach. Take a good dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets and tomor- row you will feel all right. For sale ‘by all dealers.—Adv. We are Ready for Lent Are You? You are all aware that the Lenten Season be- gan Wednesday, Febru- ary 25th. We have been planning for the past month on specials for this forty-day season of fasting. We want you to keep your eye on our Lenten Specials In this assortment we will offer some delicious delicasies that will tickle FEDERALS SAID T0 BE TO BLAME American Citizen Ekeputed Near Hidalgo, Mex. WASHINGTON IS NOTIFIED News of the Affair Is Sent to Secre- tary of State Bryan and Consul Gir- rett, at Nuevo Laredo, Hastens to the Scene of the Hanging. P T R Ry | ‘Washington, Feb.- 26.—Gen- eral Villa’s proposal for an American examination .of the body of William S. Benton has been accepted by this govern- ment without waiving, how- ever, any further movement to. demand its delivery on American soil. British Consul Perceval was ordered to pro- ceed at once to the grave in Juarez with a delegation of Americans. LR X R R Y K R B e e i a a e i a bbbk bbbl Laredo, Tex., Feb. 26.—Official con- firmation of the hanging of Clemente Vergara, American citizen, by Mexi- can federals near Hidalgo, Mex., has been received by United States Con- sul Garrett at Nuevo Laredo. The report said Vergara’s body still is hanging three miles from Hidalgo. Consul Garrett immediately left Nue- vo Laredo for the scene. This act, it was pointed out here, may bring about a new crisis second only to that attending the execution by General Villa of the rebel forces of Willlam Benton, a British subject. Word of the discovery of the body of Vergara was forwarded ‘to the state departmient at Washington and advices are expected here shortly as to action by Consul Garrett in the af- fair. Why or when Vergara was executed i8 not known. . American officials here are equally in the dark as to the identity of his executioners, except that they were federals. Feeling here is intense. Auditors Here Yesterday D. B. Newcomb, Charles Wilsey, au- ditors for the Northern Express Com- pany and F. J. Covey, auditor for the Great Northern Express Company spent yesterday in Bem#dji auditing ‘the books of T. E. Lloyd who “Has charge of the two bramches of this company ' in Bemidji. Everything was found in excellent condition in the local office and the auditors fin< dshed their work in a few hours. Practical Fashion Hints By Allce Gibson No. 8206 shows one of those smart little coats that will be so much worn the palate of everyone g who eats, and we can’t think of a soul who doesn’t do that. Next Woek You will find our first list of Lenten Specials in this paper. A tele- phone call will bring them right to your table. Roe & Markusen The Quality Grocers Fourth St. BEMIDJI, MINN. a little later in the season. They are suited to almost any suiting material, wool or cotton and are easily and quickly made. This model shows a separate vest which may be used or omitted as pre- ferred. If this coat were made up in one of the new cotton dquvetyns or a dark serge it would be very effective to have the vest of a rather bright silk or tap- estry. Collar and cuffs may also be of (:he figured silk or may be plain. This model can be made in size 36 with 1% yards of 42 inch material. The pattern is cut in 5 sizes; 34 to 42. This Is a Perfect Pattern. Be sure to give right size, measur- ing over the fullest part of the bust for dimensions. It may be obtained by filling out the coupon and enclosing ‘15 cents in stamps or coin to the Pattern Depnrt- ment of this paper. GOUPON Street and No. o | City and State [ torfum March 31 to consider. the wel- CONGRESSMAN PALMER. To Lead Fight for Repeal' of Canal Tolls Exemption. Photo by American Press Association. CONFER WIT_H THE PRESIDENT ‘Palmer and Sherley to Take Up Toll Fight in House. Washington, Feb. 26.—Represnta- tives Sherley and Palmer conferred with President Wilson over organiz- ing the admisistration -fight in the (¥ house to repea] the Panama tolls ex-| * emption. . “I feel confident the house will sus. tain the president,” said Representa- tive Sherley afterward. - Represenitative Palmer said it had not yet been determined whether in- itlal actien would be takem by the house or the senate, but that he was sure the repeal would be put through with little difficulty. Both Palmer and Sherley originally voted against the exemption. Other administration ieaders, however, such as Representatives Underwood snd ‘Kitchin, who voted for it, do not. feel ‘_',he‘y can make the argument for re- versal, though they themselves will not take part in any opposition te the president. STATE CONFERENCE CALELED Minnesota Democrats to Meet at St Paul March 31. St. Paul, Feb. 26.—Democrats of Minnesota will meet in a state dele- gate conference in the St. Paul Audi- fare of the party and its organization. County conventions .will be held in each county on March 24 to choose delegates and to provide also for county and precinct organizations.. Deflnite arrangements .for these meetings were . completed.. by the Democratic state "executive commit- tee, meeting at the West hotel .in Minneapolis, to carry out the decision of the state . .conference held the previous dny. The main purpose of the state gnth— ering is to bring -out a candidate for governor. Democratic workers be- lieve they have a great opportunity to carry the state election this fall. They wish to avoid losing that opportunity by any possible fluke in the primaries. STOPS FIGHT; PASTOR HURT Basketball- Teams Come to Blows in Church “Gym.” Fall River, Mass., Feb. 26.—Rev. F. L. Braoks, pastor of the Summerfield Methodist Episcopal church, is nurs- ing a broken arm. and other injuries suffered when he attempted to stop a fight between two teams of basket- ball players on the floor of the chunch gymnasium. The minister was rush- ed across the ‘floor and roughly handled, but stuck it out until the warring factions had separated. ). J. HILL SEES WILSON Raliroad Magnate Not Being Consid- ered for Reserve Board. ‘Washington, Feb. 26.—James J. Hill talked with Président Wilson about business and said afterwards that the outlook for prosperity is bright and that things are moving. Mr. Hill was mentioned recently as a probable selection for the federal reserve board, but administration of- ficlals said that he was 'not :being considered in that connection. ADDITIONAL WANTS TO0 LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR SALE—Two fresh milch cows. 520 Minnesota avenue. Re#ults Are Most Always Certain Ak AAR AR A Ak dk hARRATRAR K The Near' Advent of Spring 1914 Is evidenced at Schneider Bros. store by the daily arrival of new sprmg wearing apparel for women. -Our buyer, Mr. Henry Cominsky, has just re- turned from Eastern markets, where he has - made arrangements to receive in Bemidji all the latest new sprmg togs asrapidly as they are introduced in the east. It will pay you to be on the lookout for the latest spring arrivals. Third Street Bemidji, Minn. Merchants Who Want Your Business It matters not where you reside or what you want, the merchants below can get it for you at a price that will defy competition. Every merchant is reliable and will give you the best value for your money 1 1l i . MeCUALI® GINERAL MERCHANDI®. 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