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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-10-03

Theirs is the task OF riding into
death. The entire front Of the enemy
is established by them. and many Of
them are killed-that is a certainty
they face
At every bush. every heap Of earth.
the uhlan must say TO himself. Here
l Will meet an enemy in hiding He
knows that he cannot defend himself
against a fire that may open on him
from all sides
Nevertheless he keeps on riding.
calmly and undislur6ed. in keep M
with German discipline"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-10-03
LITTLE CHANGE
AS The RESULT
OF Big BATTLE
Allies and Germans Pound Each
Other, but Result Is Not
Very Apparent.
GERMAN LINE HOLDING

French Claims Of important Advances
Not Admitted by BerIin-Petrosrad
Reports That Cracow Has Been
Put Under German Adminlstra-
tlon-Generai Summary.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-10-03

Germans Reoccupy French Towns.
Washington. Sept 25.-That tn,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24

The intensely cold nights of Siberia,
says a writer, produce a curious phe-
nomenon. Occasionally the silence is
broken by Il loud report resembling the
boom of a cannon. The noise is caused
by the bursting Of an ice bubble on a
river. The streams coming from the
hills are incased in ice six to nine
inches thick, and as the water de-
faster than it escapes through
the river the result is a heavy hydro
static pressure. This first causes the
ice upon the river to rise in mounds
often six to eight feet high. For a
time they seem to yield elastically to
the pressure, but finally can with
stand no more and burst with an ex-
plosive report. The water rushes out,
soon freezing, however, and causing
further explosions. The writer asserts
that he has seen scores OF these ice
hlllOckS within a few miles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
AN EYE To BUSINESS.
Nine. Strauss Saw a Chance For Profit
That Aar uSh-, Mieead

Nine. Strauss Saw a Chance For Profit
That Her Husband Missed.
A little story told by Les Annales
shows that Nine. Strauss, the wife of
Richard Strauss, the composer, is q
woman with a keen business sense. 1t
is perhaps she who has made her hus-
bands reputation as the Shrewdest
dealer among musicians.
One day Il young musician called on
Strauss and asked permission to play
for him Il parody on the famous COM
poser's "Salome." Strauss granted the
request. When the young man had
finished Strauss was enthusiastic in
his approval. Very droll, very droll!"
he cried. ut will be a success. a great
success! l congratulate YOU"
AS the young musician was on the
point Of leaving Nine. Strauss entered,
and her husband at once began an en-
thusiastic explanation. "This young
gentleman" he cried, has just COM
posed a parody on 'Salome,' a truly re-
markable piece of work"
Nine. Strauss raised her eyebrows.
What terms have you made?' she
asked in a low voice.
why, no terms"
THAT is DO way to do. Demand 25
per cent royalties"
And, turning to the writer Of the par
ody, Nine. Strauss advised him, with
seemingly maternal solicitude, to ac-
cept the advantageous offer that the
master was willing to make him. Thus
it came about that the parody on "Sa-
lone" which. as NJ. Strauss prophe-
sled, was very successful, proved a
source of considerable income for the
Strausses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
MOISTURE AND DUST.
Why This Rain Combination In the Air
Shows a Red Sun.

Why This Rain Combination In the Air
Shows a Red Sun.
An old weather proverb runs, "A red
sun has water in his eye" and the con-
dition which gave rise to it is explain
ed by Professor w. j. Humphreys of
the United States weather bureau in
a discussion Of some useful weather
proverbs.
The condition that most favors a red
u is a great quantity Of d~ust-espe-
cially smoke particles-in Il damp at
mosphere. Smoke alone in sufficient
quantity will produce this effect. but
it is intensified by the presence of
moisture.
The blue and other short wave
length colors of sunlight are both scat
tered and absorbed to Il greater extent
by a given amount of dust or other
substance, such as water vapor, than
is the red, and this effect becomes
more pronounced as the particles Goa
Lessee.
Hence when the atmosphere is heav-
lily charged with dust particles that
have become moisture laden We see
the sun as a fiery ball.
1t has been known that this dust has
much to do with rainfall, since it was
proved by the physicist Aitken years
ago that cloud particles, and therefore
rain, will not under ordinary conditions
form in a perfectly dust free atmos-
phere, but will readily form about
dust notes Of any kind in an atmo-
sphere that is sufficiently damp. A red
sun, therefore, commonly indicates the
presence Of both of the essential rain
elements-that is, dust and moisture
Rocky Mountain News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Fifty Mile Record Broken.

1t is thirty-one years since the Uni
ted States has seen Il fifty mile run
for amateurs. Milwaukee held q grind
of that distance recently. and it was
VOL by Il Greek named Kallas from
Chicago. His time was 6 hours is
minutes 3 seconds, and is q new Amer
lean record. The former mark was
7 hours % minutes 47 seconds, by Pc
ter Golden. the old six day ped"
When Peter made this record he was
a rosy checked amateur, and that was
on Feb. 90. 1883. on the grounds of
the old Williamsburg A. G.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24

a few men this season have won
fame for themselves by scoring for
their teams with drop kicks of fifty
yards and under. Any warrior who is
fairly certain to put the ball between
the posts from thirty yards away is
considered a great asset to his team.
Yet Pat O'Dea of Wisconsin once scor-
ed by Il drop kick Of siXty-three yards
against Northwestern, and anywhere
within the fifty yard line his accuracy
was deadly. I1aXall of Princeton in
1889, while standing siXty-fye yards
away from the Yale goal posts and tif-
teen yards to the side of center, count
ed against the Blue with Il place kick.
Eckersall Of Chicago and Brooke Of
Pennsylvania We're others of a long
list Of drop kickers who proved their
prowess in days gone by.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
HOW PIRATES LOST $4,000.
Declined McGraw's Offer For 10
refcbu NAIL. L.. .-

y ~
netchy, Who Has Jumped.
Now that Edward Konetchy has
gone over to the Federal league a man
closely connected with the Pittsburgh
Pirates says that because of the fact
that President Dreyfuss did not want
the general public to think that he was
willing to aid the New York Giants in
their efforts to win a fourth straight
pennant he lost $4,000 and incidental
ly the New York club was saved from
losing that much money.
1t was in the middle of the season
when Mr.. Dreyfuss and Fred Clarke
both realized that the big first sacker
was dissatisfied with his berth and
was not playing his game. and the
New York club came along with an Of
fer of $4,000 for Konetchy and
O"Toole, or they would give $4,000
and Murray, Snodgrass and Merkle for
the big Pole. Dreyfuss knew that it
would be Il good transaction for the
club, but at that time the Boston
Braves were creeping up, and he fig
ured that the general public would i'm
mediately say that the Pittsburgh club
was trying to help the Giants to beat
out the Cubs and the Braves. and he
turned down the offer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24

Next to Johnny Evers, second base
man Of the Boston Braves, Henry
C'Hank') Gowdy received the most
money for his seasons work. Besides
his salary he got his slice from the
worlds series and also received a gift
from James Gaffney, owner Of the
club. 1t is figured that $4,000 was
about Hanks emoluments for the year.
Pretty good pay for a young man play
ing his first season in the big leagues.
Hank had figured before in the big
show, but only for q short time. For
q brief period he was o member of
the New York Giants, but he was rele-
gated to the minors by McGraw. Cow
dy was the outstanding figure Of the
worlds series. That much is conceded
Catcher Hank more than any other
one man who blasted the hopes of the
Athletics.
SO shrewd Il baseball critic as Clark
Griffith said of Gowdy in September
before Boston had won the pennant:
There is one player who is general
ly overlooked by the fans when they
are looking for reasons for the great
squirt of the Boston Braves. That is
Hank Gowdy. There are other stars
in the club, rs there must be in every
winning club, but to my way of think
ing the MAI who has done the most to
make the club Il consistent winner is
Gowdy. With steady work he has i'm
proved wonderfully. and l now consid-
err him to be the best catcher in the
National league"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24

The griddle in the accompanying cut,
which has been recently patented, re-
quires no great dexterity, for when
the cake has been properly cooked on
II side it's existence is not to be en-
dangered by a bungling turning oper-
alton, which happens when the IN
skilled undertakes to perform it. In
stead Of turning the cake, with this
improved idea the griddle is turned.
1t will be readily seen how this may
be done with the two part iron. The
%unoccupied portion Of the iron is turn
ed over that which contains the cook
ing cake, and then the whole is turned
be cooked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
MODERN FACTORY METHODS.
An illustration Of the Efficiency of
Scientific Management.

Sclentlflc management,
Writing in the American Magazine
on the development of the modern fac.
tory under the new principles Of scien-
tifc management, Miss Ida NJ. Tarbell
describes the Importance of keeping
tools and materials in order in the
workshop and tells the following story:
1.-The promptness and sureness with
Which a part car be located under this
system I once saw illustrated in an in
teresting way at the Watertown arse
nal. Lieutenant Colonel Wheeler, the
commanding officer, told me to select a
piece in any one Of the gun carriages
under construction and we would take
the number Of it to the office and ask
the clerk to tell US where that particu-
lar piece was.
I'm five minutes after we had given
him the number he had located the
piece. l think it is not an exaggeration
to say that if under the old system
such a question had been asked Of any
body in the Watertown arsenal it
would have taken days for them to
have answered it, if indeed they ever
could have done so,
AS there are fifty different kinds and
grades Of material and 1900 different
pieces used in a disappearing gun a T
rage, the advantage of being able to
put your hand promptly on material
and pieces as we'll as knowing every
night whether you have in stock the
quantities of each necessary to carry
on work does o need arguing. The
gain to worllingmen and to manage
ment obviously is enormous"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Anti

Southerners are VIGOROUSLY fond of
hot rolls, but they have a confection
called Sally Lunn which is even more
highly priced among them. 1t is not
the sort of thing one has every day. It
is for special occasions.
"Uncle William" said the housewife
to the much spoiled old family servant
who presided over most Of the domes-
tic arrangements-"Unc' William, don't
you think it is about time for us to
have some Sally Lunn"
"Naw'm. Miss May, naw'm. Don't
let's have none er dat. l amt never
had DO fancy for dat female breadv'-
New York Post
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
COURT TRIALS IN FRANCE.
Three Judges and Two Sets of Jurors
In Each Criminal Case.

Three Judges and Two Sets of Jurors
In Each Criminal Case.
Most interesting indeed is it to watch
the trial of a criminal in Paris. espe-
cially when defended by a woman.
French procedure is quite different
from ours.
There are two sets Of jurors, who
must sit throughout the trial, SO that
any mishap to any juror in the group
selected to determine the facts is pre-
vented from retarding the trial by the
immediate substitution Of one of the
jurors from the second group. Three
judges always sit in all the assizes at
every trial.
The prosecuting attorney, beginning
with the words II accuse" reads the
indictment to the prisoner and does not
speak again. The presiding justice
does all the questioning, and there
seem to be no rules of evidence to re-
strict his questions. The defending at
torney at the close Of the trial adj
dresses the jury. He has the last word
before the judges charge.
A word here about the criminals of
France. l have never seen a worse
looking lot than those "Apaches." l
was told that they are the descendants
of criminals, and they looked it. Com
pairing them with our criminals, L was
led to state that the United States had
no criminal class. and it will be our
Owl fault if we permit a criminal class
to eXist.-Mary M. Lilly in Case and
Comment
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Smallest Bird,

The golden crested wren is the small
est, not only Of British, but Of all Eu-
ropean birds. Its average weight is
only about eighty grains troy, SO that
it would take seventy-two of the birds
to weigh q pound. The length of the
feathers is about three and a half
inches and the stretch Of the wings
about five inches, but when the feath-
ers are taken off the length Of the body
Ices not exceed an inch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24

REAR ADMIRAL SIR CHRISTOPHER era
DOCK (CENTER),
Fleet" He was also an accomplished
horseman, both as a follower of the
hounds and a gentleman jockey, win
ming several steeplechases.
He served in the Sudan with distinc-
ton in 1891 and in China in 1900, re-
ceiving special recognition for his serv-
ices in the relief of Picking. Later he
was placed in command Of the British
feet in the southern Pacific, was COM
mander of the Atlantic fleet from 1911
until last September, when he took the
Good Hope. Monmouth and Glasgow
through the strait of Magellan into
the Pacific, presumably to put a stop
to the depredations Of the Scharnhorst,
Gneisenau and other German warships
in the Pacific.
In the recent Mexican troubles Rear
Admiral Cradock commanded the Brit
fish squadron that operated between
Vera Cruz and Tampico. A few days
after the American capture of Vera
Cruz he sent q detachment Of marines
forty miles inland from Tampico to
xescue eight Americans.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
GOVERNORS AT CONVENTION.

was held at Washington in 1908. The
purpose Of the meeting was to discuss
uniform legislation for the conserva-
ton of national resources. This meet
ing showed to the governors present
the big results that would accrue
through yearly conference. Plans
were made for another meeting which
was held i'll the early part Of 1910 and,
although held at Washington, was en-
tirely and independently a governors
conference. Two more meetings were
held before the conference became per-
manently organized at Richmond, Va,
in 1912. The officers Of the %organiza-
ton consist of an executive committee
Of three members, a secretary and a
treasurer. Membership in the organi-
cation IS restricted to governors. gov
ernors elect and former governors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Earlier Racinu In New York,

In Jockey club circles the ADVISABLE
ty of opening the New York racing
season next year on or about May 1 is
said to be a live topic. The New York
tracks last season did not lose money.
At least two Of them cleared 100000.
1t is argued that a campaign from
May ] to Oct. 1 would attract many Of
the good horses that usually race in
Canada. The matter will be decided
by the Jockey club after the holidays.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
SAILOR OF MANY TALENTS.

Admiral Cradock Won Distinction as
Naval Officer, Author and Horseman.
Rear Admiral Sir Christopher era
dock, who went down with his flag
ship, the Good Hope, in a battle with
the German fleet under Admiral Won
Spec off the coast of Chile, was a man
Of remarkable attainments. He was
born in 1862 and was Il lieutenant at
twenty-ei@ilt and a rear admiral ut
forty-ei@ht. His career was unusually
varied III nature and DISTINGUISHED in
character Even as Il writer he was
known rs the author ot sporting
Notes In the Far East" Wrinkles In
Seamanshir" and whispers From the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
GOVERNORS CONFER
FOR UNIFORM LAWS
Annual Meeting Field This Year
at Madison, Wis.

Between forty and fifty governors,
governors elect and ex-governors Of
various states OF the Union have been
meeting in a five days conference
at Madison, Wis. These conferences
OF governors, held annually. have
made for greater uniformity in state
legislation, greater cooperation be-
tween state and nation and greater eff
fciency in state administration. While
the governors conference exercises no
legislative power, yet it is an institu-
ton of great political influence. Espc-
cially as a promoter Of uniform laws
in the various states it has been par
ticularly successful.
The first conference Of governors
was called by President Roosevelt and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Apple Brown Pudding.

Sprinkle brown sugar in the bottom
Of a buttered pudding dish, line the
bottom Of the dish with slices of but.
tered bread, put in layers of sliced
cooking apples and between each layer
of apples put some small bits of chop
ped orange peel and a little brown
sugar. When the dish is full cover
with slices of bread which have been
moistened with hot milk. Bake in a
moderate over for thirty minutes and
serve hot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Lavender Sachet.

Fold Il piece of sheer Swiss muslin
Is by Z inches to make an oblong 8 by
{ inches. Bind with three-quarter inch
lavender satin ribbon. leaving unbound
a small opening at the end of one side
until about one and Il half ounces of
lavender buds have been put into the
pad. Finish binding. turn down tho
left hand corner and catch With a bow
OF the lavender ribbon. Buy one and a
half yards of ribbon. This sachet
makes a dainty gift and is inexpensive.
Keep it in a bureau drawer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Pumpkin Pie.

To one quart of pumpkin which has
been stewed and pressed through a
fine colander add one quart sweet
milk, II tablespoonful cornstarch dis
solved in a little of the milk, four ia
b~lespoonfuls melted butter, beaten
yolks of three eggs, one cupful sugar,
one-half ~teaspoonful salt and CHINA
mon, nutmeg and ginger to taste. Mix
well, and just before adding to the
crust fold in the beaten whites Of the
eggs. This will make four ordinary
pies or three if baked in deep tins.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Beef Tea Custard,

This is often appreciated by an in
valid who has tired of the tea itself.
To make it pour a cupful of beef tea
I've a well beaten egg, see that it is
seasoned properly. and either cook in
a little dish in a slow oven or in q
mold with buttered paper over and
steam until set. Mutton, chicken ef'
veal broth, if made strong enough,
may be turned into savory custards in
the same way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
The BIushinu Tree.

The blushing tree gets its name from
the change of hue it assume when
the rain falls on it. AS the drops
drench the leaves, gradually but TN
%mistakably the green tint gives way to
pink. In a few minutes the green
fades from sight. Only in a few half
hidden spots beneath broad branches
and on it's trunk is there a tinge of
green to be seen. After an hour or
more, when the shower is yer. the
tree assumes it's familiar green nee
more. Certain tiny insects, and not
the tree itself. change color, These
peculiar parasites are possessed OF the
power of chameleons. In the warm
sunshine they are greener than the
tree on which they live, but when the
chilly rain falls upon them they con-
tract their tiny backs and become a
pretty pink in tint. Millions OF these
change the entire appearance Of the
tree and make it seem to be blushing
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Helms.

Roll biscuits thin and use two cuts
Tor each biscuit, laying one on top of
the other. They are dainty and break
evenly.
When frying cornmeal mush dip
each slice in cracker dust. This makes
a brown, crisp crust and also pre-
vents the lard from splashing over the
range.
Before using tea spread it on a sheet
Of paper and place it in a warm-not
hot-oven for n quarter of an hour.
This improves the flavor and strength
ems it, making the tea last longer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
For CIeanina Brass,

An unce Of alum, put in a pint Of
boiling water and allowed to cool and
bottled for use at any time, will re-
move all stains and tarnish from brass
and will o injure the skin on the
hands or the metal itself. 1t only re-
quires to be rubbed on the surface and
wiped off.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
kippered Herrinas.

When kippered behring's are very salt,
put them on a large dish flesh side
down and pour hot water over them;
v and leave for n few minutes;
drain off the water and dry them.
Then rub them with fresh butter and
grill them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Truth or Fiction?

"Ah, what a difference there u.s." re-
marked the cynic YEARLY, between
courtship and marriage! Courtship is
made up Of soft nothings-marriage of
hard facts"
And he broke the worlds record for
a sigh.-New York Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Fiohter Elected to LEGISLATURE.

Edward NJ. Santry. who a few years
ago was known to followers of the
prize ring as one Of the leading feath-
erweight boxers. has been elected to
the Illinois legislature from Chicago.
He plans to favor n boxing bill for Illi-
nois.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
One For One.

A woman who had some knowledge
of baseball took a friend to a cham
pionship contest.
isn't that fne?" said the first. "We
have a man on every base"
"Why, that's nothing" said the
friend. $50 have they."-Everybody's.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
DIVER Quits PENNSYLVANIA.

Pat Dwyer, trainer of the University
of Pennsylvania football team, who
the return of the team from Michigan,
has rendered his resignation to r.
Truxton Hare, chairman of the uni
versity football committee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Warner to Leave Carlisle.

Glenn S. Warner. famous gridiron
tutor Of the Carlisle Indians, will in
all likelihood shortly sign a three year
contract to coach the University Of
Pittsburgh football team for the next
three years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
A Miscarried Scheme.

Mother-Why don't you yawn when
he stays too long? He'll take the hint
and go. Daughter-I did, and he told
me what beautiful teeth l had:-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Fried Rabbit.

Let rabbits soak in sailed water over
night; then parboil in water to which
a slice or two Of onion have been add
ed; salt, and when tender remove from
water and fry in butter until brown.
The onion removes the wild taste of
game.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Pointed Remarks.

Willie-Paw. what are pointed re-
marks?
Paw-The kind a man makes when
he steps on a tack, my son.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Easily Remedied.

Johnny-Maw, / haven't got enough
butter for my bread. Mother-Well,
then, put some of the bread back
Boston Transcript.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
Started Right Away.

Dentist-When did your teeth first
begin troubling you? Patient-When
l was cutting them.-Boston Tran.
script.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
CnnaiRfant

"How devoted your husband Is to
continued stories"
Eyes; he ever begins the dsy with
q observation-disclosures American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24
In the Wee Sma' Hours.

In the WEI Sma' Hours.
She (at the top of the stairs)-What's
all that noise down there? He lin the
halD-I guess it must be the dawn
breaking. Observation-Disclosures American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-24

Security is mortal's chiefest enemy