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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
MOST FURIOUS ENCOUNTERS ARE
OCCURRING JUST NORTH or
ARRAs, souTH TO RE.
cioN or NoYoN.
ApPREcIABLE PROGRESS
IS REPORTED BY FRENCH
German Trenches Between AouIettes
and souehes 10 Southwest of Loos
Are Occupied by Soldiers Of the
Ren0hsic-~Arras Again 10
Under Ecmbardmert.

Washington, Dec. 2s.---Legislatige
weapons have been furnished up for
the final struggle In the house Of rep
reaeEtatiFes over the Hobson consti-
tutlonaI amendment Tor national pro-
hibltion.
The fight win last until the roil is
called On the resolution TO submit the
amendment to the state legislatures
for ratification.
Supporters CLAIM, Majority.
Opponents or prohibition we're GER
tain that Ii would be impossible to
muster the affirmative vote of two.
thirds OF the house necessary to send
the Joint resolution to the senate. The
supporters OF the resolution claimed
substantial majority" which at
least would assure victory In the pre-
lininary skirmiah--.the votes on The
special rule, presented by Chairman
Henry or the rules committee fer the
consideration OF the FIobson rasolu-
tioa T'he rule would be voted on aft.
er two hours of debate and its adop-
ton In virtually conceded. M many op.
ponents OF the resolution itself have
announced their intention Of voting
for the rule to open the way for the
llfal action ON the question.
Eight Hours OF Debate.
Under the terms OF the rule eight
hours OF general debate will be allow.
ed on the resolution and a field day of
nratory was I'm prospect Representa-
tive Hohson had a list of some thirty
members who wished to speak In sup
port of the measure and numerous ap-
piications had been made for time in
opposition.
All efforts to arrive at division of
time failed, SO Speaker Clark will con-
troll eadeaforing to alot time as
aaaally a. possible. Majority Leader
Underwood heads the list OF speakers
expected to oppose the resolution,
while Representative Hnhson will lead
the advocates.
The Hahscn Resolution.
The IIobson resolution proposes a
constitutional amendu tent as follows:
Section /, The sale. manufacture
Tor sale transportation for sale, ex-
portatioa Tor sale ard importation FOR
sale. III Intoxicating liquors for hever~
age purposes in the United States and
al territory subject To the iurisdics
ton hereof. are forever prohibited.
Section 3 Congress shall have
power to provide ia favor Of the naatiu.
faeiure. sale, importation and trans.
portatlon af Intoxicating liquors for
saerelneaFtaL medicinal, mechanical
pharmaceutical or scientific purposes
or 10 use tn the arts and shall have
power 20 enforce this article by MI
tteeaful legislation, Al
The resolution carries preamble
setting forth thar science has demon
strated alcohol to be- narcotic poison
and reciting It's evil effects,
There are some 800 members I'M
Washington. and the prohibition lead
ers assert their confidence that well
over one.hah OF them will vote In
favor of the resolution,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24

~~>~%NT~~e~~~~r~rN~->
threats that a successful attack would
soon be made ON the English coast
were taken as mere boasts.
From all that can be gathered from
the Official news and such detailed re.
ports as have come from the 50-mile
stretch OF coast that suffered from Ger.
man shells 1t would seem that the Ger
man cruiser squadron left it's base at
Helgoland probably on Monday night,
since 1t could hardly have made the
distance between Helgoland and the
northeast coast OF England on Tues
day night alone.
And the remarkable and alarming
feature of their dash was that the Ger.
mans could evade the scout and natrol
ships OF the British fleet all of Tues.
day before appearing OF Scarborough
and Hartiepool
While England has apprehended an
attack from the air, this demonstra-
ton has caused the most intense sur
prise.
The alarm that spread throughout
the Kingdom resulted i'm calling out
the National Reserves at nottingham
In many other places units Of artillery
and Infantry we're sent to their sta.
lions in preparedness to resist any
possible attack.
The number OF the attacking force
has been variously estimated at from
three to six cruisers. Some had a
submarine. Necessarily there Is NO In
formation On this point yet.
The attack began at Hartlepool
about FIVE minutes after eight In the
morning when most Of the people
were at breakfast. 1t was like thua-
derbolt from clear sky. most persons
thinking q thunderstorm had arisen.
The first shell exploded near a man
who said afterward he thought a Brit
ish squadron was practieing gunnery
ard was making bad craftsmanship
Of t.
Scarborough English Resort.
Scarborough, which was sllelled BY
the Germans. Is q seaport and fash.
ionable resort OF England. I'M the
northern part Of Yorkshire, ON q head
land extending into the North sea. IL
Il 80 miles northeast Of the import
ant English city Of York. It il little
more than two hundred miles from
Tondun.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24

Chicago, Eec. af=-eA business h<e.rn
ct vide proportions and far~Feaehins
eject. with steel mills and factories
running fall blast and thousands 81
rneEa now idle hack TO Warg. IL ths
prospects Of Il result In the Increase
of rates granted eastern roads. Bark
ers, railroad aaen, ear builders and
Representatives o. railroad lahor
unioas united in preafetlng that rail-
ways will at oGaca restore their nsss mai
working forces and place orders Tor
Saillioas At cellars worth os saarsaas
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
New sl.lsan af EnAn4

London. Tee. sf.--A British nrutec,
torsete over Egypt has been proclaimed.
Prince Hasseia ksnaai Aas been ap-
pointed sultan and has accepted that
position. He il 81 unei ! al HiIma. an.
IN move kAediye The French severn.
ment has recognized the British pro.
seetorata over the country Id wkieh
F'rsncs Formerly had such imnortant
interests ard In return the British
government has given notice thar Ii
ashsrss To the France Moorish treaty
or ssfa which gave France i protee.
torats nxsr Mnrasec,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
ceaslasr u. ). Coast Defense.

Nashiagt6S. Dec. IL Headed by
Assistant secTetarY Breckenridge. u
special beard of army Officers Of hagh
rank has been In session ID the war.
department Tor several DAYS consider,
fng the state Of the eoast lefeases of
the eatsassss.. sssssa particularly sna milf.
tary sltaatioai d the Canal Zene. PRO.
eseaings 6 the board ars secret, but
the fact that 1t was sitting MSS become
kssewn II Il eSnested evl,aeaeas 1T
its work will soon b. visible through
recommendations Il Congress eur
sssnds.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
Will STAY AT WHITE HOUSE
President Wilson to Spend Christmas
Quietly With tiis Daughters
at the Capital.

Washington, Dee az. -~ President
Wilson viii spend Christmas quietly
here, with hts daughters, Vi will be
the FIRST Christmas day he has eele~
DRAFTED in the White House. Last year
he Was at Pass Christian. Miss.
Mrs Francis n, Sayre ss expected
here from her home at Wiellanstown.
Mass, for u long visit MT the White
House. tE
The president has completed a.
rangefnents for distributing about rs
turkeys TO employees at the White
House. following q eastam established
many years ago, .@
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
LATE WAR DEVELOPMENTS

Furious fighting IN the weaters thea
ter Of war Ii said 10 be cenferIng now
In northern France Further slight
gains are claimed by the allies wio de
the same time assert that the Iespar.
ate German attacks To recover lost
ground have been repnlsed. A Berlin
report, however, asserts that Oil ne
cetnber 10 German arms won d victory
Mt Newport.
Ia the east there lis yet no sign of
decisive turn In affairs German forces
are directing terrific attacks against
the Russian position along the Bzura
river In Poland, Austria claims sue,
casaes III the rarpashians, but admits
the slaya are again In controt iii Cali,
eia. while In east Prussia Pctrngrad
lays elasfn to some success,
Formal protests against alleged VIC.
lations Of its neutrality laws have been
lodged at Berlin and Lnndon by the
Chilean government.
hE EFstiAh steamer Irtl0ftaa. or the
donaldson line. foundered off the
north coast of Ireland Saturday morn.
ing. The crew was saved.
MI
A three months moratorium has
been proclaimed In Italy.
A@
The kaiser has fully recovered and
retnrned ~ the front. an announce
ment from Berlin, transmitted through
Amsterdam and London. asserts.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
Pettsh Legion 70 Join Russians.

WARSAW Russian Poland. Dec. -
via PetrogTad and Londons--sy auth,
Gritty Of Grand Duke Nicholas. \ Polish
legion has been organized, The Rus
sian army containsa many Polish vol
uEteers. hGt the legion will he the
first Polish contingent ayfag a dis
finctlse fat. 10 be accepted. Fear
thousand P.sses are enrolled in ths
legion ard win Be ready to 70 to The
trent in six weeks.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24

and section commander. Was struck
down, took command and succeeded
in holding the position" On previous
occasions Ehe drummer distinguished
himself By bringing ap ammunition
uasIer g heavy shell and rite ere. and
under similar conditions In bringing
into cover some wounded men.
The other recipient CT the decorar
tian ii Lance Corpnrai DoAson of kas
Cuadstrean Guards, Who ~ Chavannes
brought into cover CA two occasions
while under heavy IRE wounded asn
lying exposed In tha opsn.-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
Roehers Eseane win 5000.

Chleaso, Dec. s2~-~Safe blowers,
after working ave hours In the esfice
81 dovntown aAeassr. forced open
the strong hox ard escaped with
ss,0N0 A watehman was gagged and
bound tn Il chair one rohher standing
gaard over him while two others
straggled with the safe,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
GIVEN REWARDS or vALoR


Lnndon@Tw additional Victoria
Crosses hare been awaressd British
soldiers fs= Safor on the field al BAT
tie.
Cine Was conferred On nrnmmeF
Spence Icha Bent Ask ct the Lar
eashire regiment. whos asar Leghees.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
English Coast Cities SheIled,
With Great Loss of Life and
Property.
MANY REPORTED DEAD
Under Cover OF Fog, kaiser's Fleet
EIuHss British Watehdoas and
Strikes tiesvs Blow Escape
unharmed, Either Back
to Harbor or to the At
iantie Ocean.

Scarborough. Dec. 17.--over one
hundred houses we're struck by shells
fin Scarborough. Scarborough hospital,
which contained 90 wounded soldiers,
was struck by three shells. The resi-
dence OF the Rt. Hon. Russell Rea,
member OF parliament for the district.
was wrecked. Mr, Rsa and Mrs. Rea
had narrow escapes. =.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
Kaiser Anaan Al Franc

leadoa. Dec. 2t.--The Garnsa7
snaFeraf has eomplesely reeevsr.
- ard returned ~ sse front. as,
eardtnn % - announcement srorn
: &c Berlin main headquarters
transmitted sAreuasa Asnsserdau
II Rsatee's Tslesraps earnpany.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
prop Mines 70 t4als pursult.

London, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Daily Express from Hartiepool says:
'"As the German fleet steamed out to
sea they dropped mines to prevent
any ships from following in their
wake" ~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24
Cruisers sa chlleaa pcre,

Puerto MoMtt. s'aile. flse. aa..The
Rratlah cruisers sslasgoa and Bristol
hays arrived here
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-24

A three months moratorium has
been proclaimed In Italy.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

stuffs and it was passed. Councilman Paonessa said he has already written to Congressman Lonergan about the prices and he thinks the city's report should be forwarded to Washington.
 Chestnut street property owners were given permission to withdraw their petition asking for the with drawal of authority to widen the street for double tracking. The com pany's check for this work has been received so it is too late for the property owners to back out, ex- plained Alderman Christ.
 Previous Rule Revoked.
 Upon the arguments of Alderman Christ and President Humphrey, the council voted to rescind a previous rule which made it necessary for the board of public works to do it's street work in the order laid out Under the old rule much time was lost jump ing from one section of the city to the other when work in the same dis trict might be done more cheaply as we'll as quicker.
 Paonessa Is Incensed.
 Councilman Paonessa, in petition objected to the use of brown sand by the contractors instead of Plainville sand and Alderman Christ moved that it be definitely postponed. When the mayor refused to permit the coun- cilman to remark upon the motion, saying a motion to indefinitely post pone is not debatable he became in- censed and said he thought Alderman Christ was playing him a dirty trick. The board of public works was in- structed to fix up Stanley street un- til the permanent paving is begun, and this board was also requested to change the location of lights on Chestnut street near the crossing and to give an account of the cost of grading North Burritt street. The matters of longer arm on Beaver street light and an angle iron on the Washington street bridge were re- ferred to this board
 On the request of the city fathers the mayor will appoint a committee of five to look into the smoke nuisance.
 A resolution to lay out a tennis court at the Smalley school at a cost of s150 was adopted.
 The board of public works was in- structed to take up the matter of a state highway in Stanley street with the highway commissioner, the city to pay one-fourth of the cost.
 Mayor Quigley, Attorney Cooper and the railroad committee are to treat with the public utilities commit tee to see what can be done about se- curing all night protection at the railroad crossings.
 City Engineer Hall has been in- structed to met with the park com mission and bring in a plan for the new North End park
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20
PROSECUTOR ANDREW RAISES QUESTION How Many Times Can Ciass 1f
 Beer Be Imb bed?

Long drawn out and tedious were the three small cases in police court this morning and the only interesting moment was when Prosecutor Andrew asked Steve Landi, of Newington, if he was drunk when Officer John Carl son arrested him in the Center church yard last night.
 "No, me no drunk" said the &C., cused.
 Well, you had been drinking, hadn't your" queried the prosecu- tor.
 T had only one glass of beer, just one." explained Steve.
 Well, now how many times did you drink that one glass of beer?" persisted Prosecutor Andrew.
 Even the judge smiled at this re- mark, made by the prosecutor in all innocence.
 Landi was fined s5 and costs for drunkenness.
 Swanson Gets Probation.
 Swan Swanson of B Lyon street was placed on probation for three months by Judge Mangan. Swanson admitted that he was drunk last night and created a disturbance at his home. MT. and Mrs. Morris Johnson, who live in the tenement under him, testified against him, and his wife acknowledged that her husband is ugly when drunk. Officer Bachman arrested him last night after two com plaints had been made by MT. John- son.
 Still Wants His Beer.
 In announcing his decision, Judge Mangan told Swanson he had better cut out drinking.
 linen does that mean that I can't even have a drink of beer?" pleaded Swanson, as his countenance dropped.
 '1t does if you cant have one with out getting ugly and disturbing every body" emphatically said His Honor.
 Well, it seems to me that I ought to be able to have one beer after | work hard all day in the shop" walled the accused. However. he promised to be good in the future.
 Hubby and Wife Fight.
 Because Peter polester ordered his wife to pay the boarding boss $25 for i Ter clothes if she was going to leave 1 Jim and she refused, there ensued a | battle royal. Mrs Polester broke an | umbrella over her hubby's head and | le in return showed his knee into | he pit of his wife's stomach with l treat force. As the case seemed to | ,e one in which both were at fault udge Mangan continued it until !
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20
PLAYGROUND GAMES HELD.

Today's schedule for meetings be- tween the city playgrounds in the regular semi-weekly series of games is Bartlett at Smith. Landers at East and High at Smalley. At the present time the leaders are the boys of Landers and the girls of Smalley The last series of games will be held next Tuesday, and the annual play carni- val will be held on the park Satur- day, August 29.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20
THREE RACES ON CARD

Pittsburg. Pa., Aug. 2O-With a card of three races and purses total- ing $6,O00 another interesting day of the Pittsburg meet on the grand cir cult was promised horse patrons The events are the Fort Pitt stake for 2.1O class pacers with a purse of s3.OOO; The Iron City for 2:13 class trot: a $2.000 event and the 2:O9 trotting with $1,0O0 purse
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20
EIGHT ARE oUARANTTNED.
Two New Gases of Dipbtberia ar
 Reported to Health Department.

Today two new cases of diph theria were reported to pr. T. EbeI Reeks, superintendent of health
 bringing the total number of qua rantined cases about the city up q eight. Today's cases are at IS Hart ford avenue and 107 Rhodes street
 There are two cases of diptherfa ol Rhodes street and two on Hart ford avenue and one on Broat street. Washington street has onl case of scarlet fever and there ar cases of typhoid fever on F1orenc, and Broad streets.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20
SMOKE COMMTTTEE,NlEN.

Following out the resolution made at last nights council meeting Mayor Quigley has named the smoke com mtttee. Councilman H. G. Voight is chairman and his co-workers are F. A. Parker. F.. W. Christ, T. J. Coyle and F. l.. Conlon.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

! ordered the comptroller to pay w. F., F. N., and c. E.. Steele $10 Jointly and J. E., A. N., and Emma F. Seibert and the Whiting Land com pany jointly $5,700 because of the layout of Park street extension and its resulting damages. In this con- nection the corporation council sent in a communication stating that the original assessment awarded the Sci berts and the Land company was $7,O0O and the benefits were $1, 300. The court of common pleas awarded them damages of $7,550 and benefits of S1,85O.
 In regard to dimming the glaring lights on all vehicles the safety board will report next month and this board will also give due con sideration to the chevrons for the traffic officers arms
 The report from the health de- partment stating that Joseph Finley failed to appear to take his second examination for a master plumbers license was accepted and then the board of compensation and assess ment reported the following:
 Change of grade of Chetnut street from the railroad a distance easterly of 300 feet, assessments and benefits alike of $500; building lines on Whiting street from John to Stanley street, equal $12O.05; change of grade of Lilac street from Cherry street to Berlin avenue, equal sSS.31; change of grade of Smith street from Crown to Broad street, equal $166.10; passway for sewer purposes from Grammar School to the. vocational school property, the city to pay the John Pinches company $100.
 The report of the public utilities commission on the matter of elimin- ating the Corbin avenue railroad crossing was referred to the board .of public works. Adopted.
 Will Cost Conn. Co. $7,OOO.
 It was likewise voted to accept the board of public works report sug- gesting the acceptance of the report of the court of common pleas in which the assessments and damages for the widening of Chestnut, North Stanley, Dwight and Jubilee streets was fixed. The Connecticut company has agreed to pay $3,166.07 damages above the benefits for widening the street; to set back the curbs and to place curbs on Jubilee street, to give the city the triangle at the junction of East and Jubilee streets, to relocate fixtures; to replace destroyed trees with new ones and move old trees where this can be done for about $10. The cost of these operations will be about $7,O00 or $S,000.
 Alderman Lawyers resolution ask ing that bags be used by the street sweepers to prevent the waste from being blown about the streets, was adopted.
 Will Look Into High Prices.
 After some discussion Mayor Quig-
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20
Out of Sorts

HAT IS something wrong with baby, but we can't tell
 just what is All mothers recognize the term by the
 asstude weakness loss of appetite inclination to sleep heavy breathing and lack of interest shown baby These are the symptoms of sickness It be fever congestion worms dphtheria scarana. Do not lose minute ve the child Casora It will start the digestive organs operation the of the skn carry off the ftd matter, and drive away the threatened sickness
 Genuine always bears tho signature of 1ezTZE[E
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

R. H. Crawford, of the Boys club will speak at the South church prayer meeting this evening.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

Saturday, Probation of1cer Johnso to investigate in the meantime. Om cer Michael Meehan made the arrest
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20
(We Close Wednesdays at 12:SO Dur
 ing July and August.)

COMBINATIONS quality nain- sock, needlework and lace trimmed
 drawer or skirt, would be good, value at 75c. soc
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

NIGHT GOWNS-Hamburg and lace trimmed, cut wide, long and full, deep hem, fine quality long cloth.
 a good 75c number soc each
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20
Will Look Into High Prices.

After some discussion Mayor Quig- ley put Alderman Lawyers resolution asking that an investigation be made into the advance in prices of food
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

BOSTON STORE (We Close Wednesdays at 12:SO Dur
 ing July and August.)
 Muslin : Underwear COMBINATONS-Fi quality nain- sock, needlework and lace trimmed drawer or skirt, would be good, .< value at 75c. soc NIGHT GOWNS-Hamburg and lace trimmed, cut wide, long and full, deep hem, fine quality long cloth. a good 75c number. ... soc each rnpSuNr rnvrDS AT Osc-ua oro showing a lot of extra good values and styles, lace and needlework trimmings, sizes S4 to A. .25c each MISSES CREPE NIGHT GOWNS Sizes to IA years, made of fine quality crepe plisse. =. soc each WHITE SIXTEEN UNDERSKIRTS- Pleated and ruffled. 75c to $1.0O WHITE PIQUE UNDERSKIRTS- Fine quality. wide vale pique, deep .I hounce ..... 75c each
 Agents for
 MCCALL PATTERNS
 The best pattern sold at any price 10 and 15c each MCCALL MAGAZINE for Sept, 5c MCCALL QUARTERLY, the new fall number. with 15c pattern free, 2Oc
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

MISSES CREPE NIGHT GOWNS quality crepe plisse. .... soc each
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

CORSET COVERS AT 25c-We are showing a lot of extra good values and styles, lace and needlework trimmings, sizes S4 to A. 25c each
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

WHITE SATEEN UNDERSKIRTS- Pleated and ruffled. 75c to $1.0O
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

WHITE PIQUE UNDERSKIRTS-
 Fine quality. wide vale pique, deep : dounce 75c each
New Britain herald., 1914-08-20

The resolution was adopted which