Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 21, 1914, Page 2

MEDIATORS PLAN LINE OF GONDUCT Hold Formal Session at Niagara Falls, Ont. WELCOME FROM CANADA Representative of Governor General Extends Greetings to All Connected With Peace Negotiations—President In Ciose Touch With American Delegates. Niagara Falls, Ont., May 21.—With formal introductions, exchanges of courtesies and adoption of plans for the conduct of the proceedings, such as are customary to the opening of an international gathering of this char- acter, the mediation conference, which, under the guidance of Ambas- sador Da Gama of Brazil, and Minis- ters Naon of Argentina and Suarez of Chili, is to attempt to compose the differences between the United States and Mexico, began here. To welcome the visitors to Cana- dian territory the Duke of Connaught, governor general of Canada, delegat- ed Martin Burrell, minister of agri- culture, and Senator lLougheed, Con- servative leader from Ottawa. Their duties included visits of greeting to the mediators and to the American and Mexican delegates. PRESIDENT IN CLOSE TOUCH Has Special Wire to Canadian Border Town. ‘Washington, May stage set for the Niagara conference officials in ad- ministration and diplomatic circles here turned their attention to proceed- ings in the Canadian border town, which, it was hoped, would it in complete settlement of Mexico's ills. President Wilson is in closé touch with the progress of negotiations by a special wire set up between the ‘White House and the headquarters of the American mission at Niagara Falls. Justice Lamar and former Solicitor General ILehmanns are familiar with the president's general view of the Mexican question, but they will sub- mit all important questions to Lim before they take any action on the proposals of the South American en- voys. COLONEL ROOSEVELT WAS- SERIOUSLY ILL Endured Great Hardships Dur- ing Trip in Jungle. 21.—With the beginning of the 21.—Those who on his re- from his New York, May saw Theodore Roosevelt turn from Brazil realized appearance that he passed through a trying time. Though his checks were bronzed, his smile present and his grip firm, showing a return of health, there were many the hardships he had endured in his 600-mile journey down the Kio Duvi- da, the unknown river he explored. The trip from Para, which began May 7. did much to restore Colonel WE MANUFACTURE Rings, pins, fobs and charms in solid gold and silver. Our many years of experience in the manufacture of fine gold jewelry has taught us many practical factory economies, which, combined with our low selling expenses, enables us to produce gold jewelry of quali- ty at much lower prices than stores in the large cities. It means for our customers _a line of “distinctive” jewelry DIRECT FROM THE MAKERS Designs drawn and estimate given on any work of this kind. WE REPAIR WATCHES, CLOCKS, GRAMA- PHONES, musical instruments, pipes, fountain pens, compasses, spectacles in all lines, dupli- cate lenses and replace broken parts, Clocks called for, repaired and delivered. GED. T. BAKER & GO, 118 Third St. Near the Lake traces of |d Roosevelt. It gave back to him many of the fifty-five pounds he had lost and the junglé fevers that ran from the ankle to the knee of his right leg were nearly all healed. “I have been very ill v.ith jungle fever,” he said on his ar-ival, “but rm all right now. Y feel “ne.” It was from April 5 to ‘“pril 15, it was learned, that Colcnel Roosevelt was gravely ill. Other members of his party, including his son Kermit, were ill in that time, but the colonel himself was so weak 100 yards of trav- el marked the measure of his endur- ance. delirious with 105 degrees of fever. Under it he begged his companions, it is stated, to go and leave him where he lay in the jungle. FOILS VIADUCT DYNAMITING Minot (N. D.) Policeman Sees Man Plant Nitroglycerin. Minot, N. D., May 21.--His curiosity For five days Colonel Roosevelt was’| aroused by the peculiar actions of a man engaged in burying some object at a point near the Great Northern viaduct in this city, Officer Reed of; the local pelice department made 2 search of the spot a few minutes later and found a brass cartridge shell filled with high power nitro- glycerin. The. explosive was sufficient. quantity to wreck the viaduct. The police have a poor description of the man who “planted” the shell. NO TOLL VOTE IS DELAYED North Dakota Senator Blocks Attempt to Set Date. Washington, May 21.—An attempt by Senator Kern, Democraitic leader, to get unanimous consent for a vote on the Panama,tolls repeal bill May 27, was defeated when Senator Mc» Cumber objected. *“The time has not yet come to flx a date for voting,” the North Dalota in Successors to SEGAL EMPORIUM G senator insisted. L.L. Berman ’ ‘The Place Where Quality and Economy Go Hand In Hand. ' DAILY BULLETIN Specials for Friday Women’s Dresses Regular $2 values —Here’s an excellent Friday bargain. $1.69 Choice of several styles in light and medium colors, all sizes, while they last each........... . $1.69 our former low prices. One Day nly fRIDAY Muslin Underwear, Slightly Soiled, & —These garments at one-half price do not represent LAGE CURTAINS 207 OFF —A timely bargain—really a triumph of value giving. Your unrestricted choice of any lace cur- tain in our entire stock at exactly 20 per cent off On sale during Friday only CALICO Regular 7c¢ quality, light and dark colors Bec Price their actual cost. The. materials and styles are good, and with a little soap and water they can be restored to their former newness. Ghoose tomorrow (Friday) at One-half Pnne 7 WILL PERMIT NO BLOCKADE United States to Keep Port of Tam- _pico Open. ‘Washington, May 21.—That every effort «will be made by the United States to maintain.the port of Tam- pico free and open to commerce was declared by Acting Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt. While no definife orders have been issued the acting secretary said that if necessary steps will be taken to prevent a blockade by either Mexican federals or Constitutionalists. “This government,” Mr. Roosevelt said, “is extremely anxious to keep the port of Tampico open to com- merce. At present there is no cloud on the horizon which would lead us to believe that any effort will be made to close the port.” < ZAPATA FEARED BY FOES Refugees Say Rebel Chief Is Cause of Great Anxiety. ‘Washington, May 21.—Continued re- ports from México City tending to support the theory that an effort soon would be made to unseat Huerta.re- newed interest in the developments \. | at the federal capital: The greatest fear in Mexico City, declare refugees arriving in Vera Cruz, is not that the plot against Huerta will be executed, but that it niay not occur before the entrance of the Zapata forces, which might pre- cipitate more serious trouble. Well Known Surgeon Dead. New York, May 21.—Dr. T. M. L. Chrystie, widely known as a physician and surgeon, is dead at his home at Rye, N. Y. He was seventy-three years old. TO0 LATE TG CLASSIFY FOR RENT—six-room house. In- quire P. A. Nelson, 522 1st St., or Phone 117. Pioneer * wants bring One-half cent a word, cash. Tesults. Sealed Bids. Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned for-the finishing of the extra room in the East Bemidji School to correspond with the room now in use. Bids will be opened at the next regular meeting of the School Board, on Monday, June 8, 1914, at 8 o’clock P. M. at the High School Building.” The Board re- serves the right to reject one and all bids. J. P. LAHR, Clerk Independent School, District of Bemidji. 4td 5-22-23 6-2-3. ADVERTISEMENT. ($10.00 Paid’ for Series.) Announcement, I hereby present my name as a candidate for member of the house: Believing the people of this leg- islative district, whose support I ask | ADDITIONAL WANTS | at the coming primaries, = should know -how I stand on some of the questions of greatest interest to Be- midji and Northern Minnesota, T promise if elected; . 1. To work to the best of my ability to secure the largest appro- maintenance of the Normal School which ‘has been located in Bemidji. 2. 1 am in favor of the initia- tive and referendum, which ‘if en- acted into law will give the people “|the ‘power to directly control and regulate the liquor business as well as all public utilities. I am also in favor of the recall, :so far as it re- lates to the recall of elective officers. 3. I am in favor of amending the constitution so that a state home- stead law could be enacted, patterned after the Wisconsin law, priation possible for the erection and’ ‘whereby” an actual settler may acquire not to] exceed forty acres of state land by complying with the prescribed xe- quirements: of residence, drainage, improvement -and’ cultivation. (All timber to go with the land and min- eral to be reserved, as-at present: 4. Iam in favor of the most lib- eral appropriation for good roads and scientific’ drainage, without which there can be no substantial develop- ments of Northern Minnesota. On the foregoing declaration of principles T respectfully solicit the support of the electors of this legis- lative district at the primaries, June. 16th, next. L. G. PENDERGAST. ' In' England a reward of $25 is paid to women who become mothers. The demand for nurses Is increas- ing rapidly. doing. over. Q’ Remember the Place », 210 Third Street HOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned at Bagley, Minnesota, until 8:00 o’clock P. M. on Saturday, the - 6th day of Jume, 1914, for the furnish- ing of all the material and labor requir- ed for the construction of a two-story br{ck bank building at Bagley, Minne- Sota. Plans and specifications. may be seen at the office of the Grand Forks Herald, Grand ‘Forks, N. Dakota, at the office of the Bemidji Daily Pioneer, Bemidji, Minnesota, at the office of the Duluth News Tribune, Duluth, Mninesota, at the Merchants National Bank in Crooks- ton, Minnesota, and at the banking rooms of the undersigned at Bagiey, Minnesota. Proposals must be accompanied hy a certified check for ten per cent of the jamount bid, made payable to the under- signed. ‘The First National Bank of Bagley reserved the right to accept or reject. any or all bids. The certified check of ‘the successful bidder will be |retained by the bank until a satisfac- tory bond has been furnished. Address A1l correspondence to the un- dersigned. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BAGLEY, Bagley, Minnesota. | 5t5-21-26 s EY SAVING SALE 2 10 Third Street This week the carpenters are working on our store front, making some inconvenience for the people to purchase- merchandise of us and for this reason we have made it an object to the public, by saving you money on most every article you buy, as part payment for being inconvenienced. Pay us a visit when in need of a Suit of Clothes, Pair of Shoes, Hat or Any Article in the Furnishing Line '1 we can save you money. You will be well paid by so ' This sale will not last very much longer. as our STORE FRONT is completed, the sale will be Don’t miss your chance to save money on articles you need to have and use every day. ‘Soon Men and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings HOW DID YOU LIKE IT? YOU NOW HAVE YOUR CHOICE OF FOUR SIZES: BISMARCK RTHERN PANTELLA INVINCIBLE SOLD BY ALL CIGAR DEALERS PERFECTO DISTRIBUTORS AMERICAN 0 ‘ ATOR Cigar NORTHERN GROCERY CO.