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Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31
CRACKED RAIL
CAUSES WRECK

Washington, Dec. 30.-The derail-
ment of a passenger train on the Chi
cago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Oma-
ha railroad near Bigelow, Mimi, Feb
ruary 9, 1914, resulting in the death
of one passenger, one express mess
enger and the injury of eleven pas
sengers, two mail clerks, two conduc-
tors, two porters, was caused by a
broken rail, according to the findings
of the interstate commerce commits
sion announced here today.
The examination of fragments of
the broken rail by the government
bureau of standards, disclosed a fs-
sure about 20 feet long in the interior
of the rail.
From exterior examination, the fis-
sure is not discoverable, except
through careful measurements.
w. H. Belnap, chief Of division OF
safety, says in report to commission:
Assurance that inherent and hid
den defects do not exist in rails can be
furnished only as a result Of a thor.
ough investigation of ingot and mill
conditions. Rigorous and vigilant
track inspection is the only safeguard
which can at present be relied upor
for the detection of rail defects o1
this type" +"
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Russian assertions that an impor-
tant victory had been won over the
Austrian forces in Galicia is confirmed
in an official statement from Vienna,
in which the admission is made that
the Austrians were compelled to re-
treat along the entire eastern front.
It is said that the situation to the
north, in Poland, is not affected by
this reversal, although Petrograd as
serts the movement Of the main Ger
man army has been checked with loss
es described as enormous.
Austria's defeat at the hands of
Servia apparently has been followed
by renewed activity on the part Of
Montenegro, whose troops have car
ried the fighting to Austrian soil In
Herzegovina and are now undertak-
ing a vigorous offensive movement. !.
The Vienna war office states that
Montenegrin attacks thus far have
been repulsed easily.
Russia's claim to victory over the
Turks, in Caucasus, is disputed by re.
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The Russian announcement Of the
defeat of the Germans is disputed by
the Berlin war office, which in a later
statement today, declares the Ger
mans are winning in Poland.
Another striking change in the mil
itary situation in the east, where Meth
er Of the contending forces has been
ale to keep the ascendancy for any
considerable period, is indicated in dis
pitches from Petrogard and Vienna.
On this occasion the Russians appear
to have won the upper hand.
The Penogard war office states
that the Germans, who have been
pressing forward in Poland, have
been repulsed with heavy losses. In
Galicia, the Austrians are reported
to have suffered complete reverse
and to be retreating hastily.
Their defeat apparently breaks up
the maneuver aiming at a combined
Austro-German attack on the south
en forces Of the Russians, which, if
successful, might have imperilled the
Russian left wing. Berlin, however
views the situation in the east with
optimism, intimating that important
developments in Poladn may be ex.
pected shortly.
, London. Dec. 29.-British observ.
ers of the progress Of war point out
today to the admission in the Austrian
official announcements that Russia il
once more master Of the passes in the
Carpathian mountains, and that thu
troops along the entire Austrian
front, from the Biala river to a poin'
northeast Of the Dukla pass, seem t.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31
TWO TON LUMP
Of L|CN|TE

Wilton, N. D. Dec. 29.-Among the
North Dakota exhibits at the Panama
Pacific exposition at San Fransico,
will be a huge lump of coal from the
mines of the Washburn Ignite Coal
Co., whose big plant is situated in this
city The piece of Ignite was three
and one half feet square and weighed
nearly two tons. It was with diff
Guilty that the lump of coal was got
ten through the door of a large sized
box car.
The Washburn Ignite coal mines are
the largest in the state and their
average daily capacity is 1,500 tons.
The mines are equipped with up-to-
date and modern machinery, and coal
is shipped to all parts of the state,
as we'll as to many points in South
Dakota and Minnesota.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31
SPtAKERSH|P ]. .
e,
FIGHT IS NEAR.

Bismarck, Dec. 3O.-A. M. Thomp-
son, representative from Ward coun-
ty, arrived in the city tonight and es-
tablished headquarters from which
his fight for the speakership Of the
house will be waged. Mr.. Thompson
seems confident that he will have
votes enough on the first ballot to
keep him in the race, and insists that
he will eventually win.
Fully rs representatives Of various
towns in the new county Of Slope,
formed from the old Billings county
at the last election, are in the city
for a meeting with Gov. Hanna rnto-
morrow. The governor will hear the
arguments Of the various delegates
before giving a decision on the ap-
pointnant Of county commissioners,
who will eventually locate the coun-
ty seat. The fight is between Mar
marth and Amidon, on the Milwau-
kee road, and Bessie and Chall
Butte on the proposed route of the
N. P. Governor Hanna stated this
evening that he expected to give al
day to the hearing, and the decision
may be delayed for several days aftel
the hearing.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31
English Coast Towns in
Panic Of Fear Of Another
Raid BY German Cruisers

troops, who have established them
selves in this location. From the Lyss
to the Somme the enemy has rather
violently bombarded our positions in
the vicinity of Repelle, Staubin, at
Lequestnoy and at Pouchoir, to the
northwest of Roye.
"There has been calm along the
front between the Somme and the Ar
gonne. We have maintained little
ground in the Argonnes, notably in
the forest of La Gruerie, in the forest
Of Bolante and in the forest of Courte
Chausse. On the heights of the
Meuse, several German counter attack
have ben repulsed in the forest of Le-
bouchot, which is northeast of Troy
on.
'The forest Of the enemy, which
had occupied our trenches in the vi
cinity of the redoubt in the burned
forest west of Apremont, have been
driven out after three successive coun
ter attacks.
"1n upper Alsace, following a vio-
lent engagement, we are today close
ly investing Steinbach and our forces
have taken possession Of the ruins oil
the chateau, which is located to the
northwest of the village"
Berlin, Dec. 29.-The German of.
ficial statement, issued here, says the
German attacks in Poland have made
progress and that the Russian advanc
es have been repulced. In the wes
the Germans claim gain near Nieu
port and Ypres. They have defeated
the French not far from Stemene
hould, captured trench west of Apr
mont and repelled attacks elsewhere
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be falling back.
This means the withdrawal of vir-
tually all the forces which swept
across the mountains to form the ex-
treme right in the concerted Austro-
German attack on the Russian armies
and it marks another surprising re-
versal of form on the part of the Aus
trian Poland campaign where the
battle fortunes since the outbreak of
the war have been conspicuously er-
ratio.
Elsewhere in the eastern arena Of
war little change has been recorded,
while on the western front the slow,
tedious trench warfare woes on unin-
terruptedly, with only slight gains on
either side.
The British press comedies the i'm
portance of the trenches near Hole
beke, south of Ypres, which have been
taken by the Germans and points out
that the strategic value of these po-
sitions was emphasized recently in a
dispatch from Sir John French, COM
, mander-in- chief Of the British forces
on the continent
Paris, Dec. 29.-The French official
statement on the progress of the wal
refers to comparatively minor French
successes and mentions the violent
bombardment of certain French po-
sitions by the German artillery. The
French have occupied village in Bel.
gium and they have gained ground in
Argonne. They are investing Stein
bach in upper Alsace. The communi.
cation reads as follows:
| In Belgium, the village of St
George has been occupied by ou1
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31
POSSIBILITY or.
SUICIDE IN THE
DEATH Of GIRL

Evidence of a lovers quarrel, oc-
curing less than an hour before the
time that she is supposed to have met
death under the wheels of Northern
Pacific passenger train a half mile
south of Grafton, was brought out at
Grafton last night in the inquest into
the tragic death of Miss Mary Terrill,
aged 21, manager of the Western
Union Telegraph company office in
Grafton.
The girl is supposed to have met
death under the wheels Of the Winni-
peg to St. Paul night express, passing
through Grafton about 1886 o'clock in
the evening, and which arrives in
Grand Forks about 10 o'clock.
Wouldn't Heed Request.
Just few minutes before 8 o'clock
Miss Terrill had quarrel with her
sweetheart, Ivan Erhardt, Great
Northern telegrapher, because of his
refusal to heed her request to refrain
from attending little social gather
ing at the Haugeland home in Graf
ton.
That was the last seen of Miss Ter
rill. Erhardt continued on his way
to the social affair, spending the eve
ming there.
Miss Terrill evidently left the busi-
ness district of Grafton Immediately
walking down the N. P. track to the
point where she was run down.
te. rih... cSi .rEu Acio.d eidncte
Either Suicide or Accident.
At the inquest session last evening,
presided over by Coroner johnson,
with the jury made up of I. L. New
gard, William Chandler and j. M.
Miller, several witnesses were exam
ined.
Mr.. Erhardts, the girls sweetheart,
testified relative to their quarrel Of
Saturday evening. Miss Dalma Han
son and Miss Nellie Hanson had been
with Miss Terrill shortly before 8
o'clock, and Miss Nellie Hanson was
with her when Miss Terrill suddenly
left her and accosted Erhardt.
Miss Agnes Heltney, who with an
other young man, was with Mr.. Err
hardt when Miss Terrill accosted him,
testified to the conversation between
Erhardt and Miss Terrill, but she
knew none of the details. She said
Erhardt rejoined her and the other
members of the party in a few min
| utes, and they proceeded to the Haug-
Gland home, where thep spnt tn ev-
| ening.
Family Highly Respected.
Miss Terrill was born in Wisconsin,
, but had lived in Grafton since her
: childhood days. She was very we'll
{ thought of by all who knew her. Her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Terrill,
{ are respected residents of the city,
! and the shock of her death has ben
svere one for them.
Miss Terrill leaves several sisters,
S including Ruth, residing at home;
:, Mrs. George Loos of Grafton, Mrs.
I Chester Glove of Backoo, N. D., Mrs.
Arthur Woods Of Jamestown, N. D.,
: while surviving brothers are George
3 Terrill, residing at Grafton; John, re-
e siding in Winnipeg, and Edward, re-
siding in California.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31
COLD? MOSQUITOES
MATCHING IN DAKOTA

Miller, S. D., Dec. 3O.-A visitor
here from Nebraska, in examining the
water that flowed from an artesian
well, was surprised today to find NOS
quitoes floating on the warm water
and the insects had fallen back frozen
to death when they attempted to fly.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31
i. S. COULD
END EUROPEAN
WAR IN 80 DAYS

Washington, Dec. 30.-How the U.
s. could end the European war in nine
ty days by cutting of the export Of
war supplies was described today by
Representative Vollmer Of Iowa, to
the House foreign affairs committee.
With Representative Barthold, he in
,dorsed joint resolution to empower
the President in his discretion to pro-
hibit such exports.
president Wilson," he said, sus-
pended the embargo Of export of arms
and munitions to Mexico in the inter-
ests Of true neutrality, as against neu
trality on paper.
II maintain that the pending resolu-
ton is in line with the historic repu-
tation Of this nation, as the greatest
advocate Of peace. It is not in line
viii that reputation to supply the
instruments Of murder to European ma
tions. Are we to go upon our knees
and pray for peace, and at the same
time supply The death-dealing instru-
ments to Europe?
Representative Vollmer emphatical-
1y declared:
Germany cannot be beaten in this
war. Her people are united and de-
termined to fight to the last drop Of
blood.
There is only one nation whose
lines of national interest are hopeless
ly opposed to ours. do not hesitate
to predict that Japan proposes to hold
not only Kiao-Chow but the islands
Of the Pacific, and it may be to the
interest Of this country to have a pow
erful friend at her side."
"Do you think the German govern.
ment expects us seriously to pass such
q resolution as this 2" asked Chairman
Flood.
n believe and persons who have
been in Germany say" replied Voll'
mer, "that the Germans look with
grave displeasure on shipments o.
arms to the allies"
Representative Bartholdt told tn,
committee that by "dollar neutrality
the United States was alternating
the friendship Of Germany and Aus
tria.
''The alliance of Gerat Britain will
Japan is not a good omen for our fu
ture in the Pacific. We are now sell
ing our neutrality for British gold
said he.
tIs it your contention that Will
technically neutral, we are really on
of the allies, supplying the bullets TO
the others?" asked Representativ
Cooper.
II believe we are participes crinnini
said Representative Bartholdt, "in tn
manning and killing Of men, the max
ing Of widows and orphans and tn
prolongation Of the war"
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31

Announcement cards reached the
ci:, last evening bringing news Of the
marriage Of Miss Fiankie McDecnont
former Grand Forks resident to
Waller G. Bradley. well known trav
e;'ng salesman, WHIT makes this city
his headquarters. The wedding took
place December 1, at Mankato, Minn.,
where the brides parents reside, and
they will reside in this city. their at
home date being January is. When
the bride formerly resided here she
held a position as trimmer at the
Vogue Millinery. Grand Forks Her
aid.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31
D|ETz MAY Be
PAROLED LATER

Madison, Wis, Dec. 30.-The life
term of John Dietz, the outlaw of
Cameron Dam, convicted in 1911 of
numbering Oscar Harp, deputy sher-
if Of Sawyer county, was commuted
to 20 years today by Gov. McGovern.
Under the parole law Dietz may be
released in four years. Petitions have
been numerous asking for his pardon.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Kendall Of
Dry Lake township, left this week for
Vermont and other eastern states
where they will spend a couple Of
months visiting relatives and friends.
Generally they have spent the winters
in California, but this winter they de-
cided to make the trip east.
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was the order of the evening and a
good time reported by one and all,
supper being served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Koontz of the Welcome hotel.
Everyone expressed themselves as
proud Of the schools and their teachers
for the success of the entertainment.
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PAID DYNAMITER TO
QUIT UNITED STATES

Los Angeles, Dec. 30.-When Ortie
McManigal, dynaniter, was released
from the county Jail here in November
1918, he was given $1,000 by John D.
Fredericks, district attorney, with
which to leave the country, according
to statement made public today by
Fredericks. McManigal was respon-
sible largely for the conviction of the
dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times
building.
From Bribe Fund.
Fredericks said the money given Nc
Manigal was paid from the bribe fund
of $4,000 alleged to have been gather
ed by Bert Franklin detective, to
bribe jurors during the trial. This
money was seized by the district at
torney, and in his statement he de-
clared he was personally and not Of
ficially responsible for it.
STATS for Secret Service.
Fredericks' statement accompanied
an itemized account Of the expendi-
ture of $2,473.4S for the bribe func
for secret service work. The boarc
of supervisors has been asked to re.
imburse the bribe fund in that sun
and then determine by court proceed
ings to what use the entire amount
shall be put.
McManigal since his release has a
various times been reported in Soutl
America, the Orient and in Europe.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31

j. H. Degnan, of Fargo, N. D. has
been visiting with his uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Degnan on 9Th
street for the past two weeks. Mr..
Degnan is agent for the Chicago, Mil
waukee G. St. Paul and is combining
business with pleasure while in the
city -.
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RUSSIAN REPORTS Of VICTORY
ADMIT TED IN V|ENNA'S STATEMENT

ports which reached Berlin from Con-
stantinople, saying that the Turks
won "another success" and are pur-
suing the retreating Russians.
It is also said at Constantinople
that another British attempt to land
troops in Arabia has failed.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-31

Representative Sipples of Towner
was visitor in this city yesterday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13
The Issue and the Verdict

The election of Druker Republican Passaic N j. is
the direct President Wilson's public letter of April
inviting test the popular support of his Panama Canal
and other policies.
The issue made by President Wilson solely In let
ter ndorsng j. Byrne for Congress the President said
MAY election approaches send YOU
this line OF Endorsement
Of district will elect you TO
the House and tins only ALSO SHOW
THEIR JUDGMENT WITH REGARD THE PRESENT ADMIN.
lSTRATON WOODROW WILSON,"
The President three United States Senators and two
leaders the House stump the district for
tariff policies.
Senator Ollie James Chairman the Baltimore Convention
which nominated Wilson and adopted the plank appauding
the tolls exemption which he seeks repeal less
positive in explaining before the election what significance
would be.
Said Mr.. James
Mr. o5yrne the choice eyes Of
Jersey District II
the Democratic candidate will A
soNAL INSULT TO PRESIDENT WILSON, coming
State"
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois also stumped
the district and in his last speech said
people
uphold the President every newspaper
t Che Wednesasy morning Jersey
rHt HOME or THE PRESIDENT, HAS REPUDiATEo HIM
end fourteen months Of his q rlIoraton"
Representative oovngton Of Maryland had charge in the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13

And then a wonderful thing
happened, thing so strange that
even to-day, tw~lve centuries aft
erward, we have not ceased to be
astonished by It, An obscure
country, esteemed by the civilized
world as being beyond its bounda-
ries, a savage desert inhabited by
Wild nomads, inspired by the
words Of poor camel-drlver.
rises up and threatens the con-
quest OF the earth! Led on by
the ieutenants of the Prophet.
they reduce the followers of 70
rooster to a few scattered com
munties. invade India, tread un
der foot the ancient Brahminz
and Buddhists, wrest from Chris
tianity almost the whole of her
eastern possessions. subiugate
with lightninglike rapldity Egypt
and Africa, and, crossing the
Straits Of Gibraltar, establish
themselves in Spain and Southern
France from which vantaes
ground they prepare themselve7
for the conquest OF an Europe
When, as fortune Wills they are
stopped at Tours by the miehts
hammer OF Charles Martel,
If there is another page IN at--
tory Ike this Il has not as yer
been discovered, And 1t wa- aA
the logical outcome Of THAI t.e
brush a Bedr between the 1231
wild Arabs Of the desert -
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13
Mohammed, in the Beginning
By REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY

TT was at Bedr, 1921 years ago,
that the Prohphet delivered
the unanswerable argument
to those who were striving to be-
little him.
At the head Of 3OS Of his black
eyed Arabs, he pitched into 900
other Arabs, who were foolish
enough to call him a "humbug,"
and when he got through with
them they were not even hum.
bugs-thev were nonentties.
The unbelievers We're utterly an
initiated, and after the cold-steel
argument at Bedr every denizen
OF the desert looked upon Mo-
manned not only with respect,
but with all-becoming veneration.
Bedr cleared the way, and sew
en- years later Mecca fell and the
Caaba opened its unreslsting
gates Lord Of Mecca. the camel
driver stood supreme, and from
the roof OF the Temple the
Moudhim cried out: There s
no god but Allah, and Mohammed
is his prophet
As il by magic, there sprang
into existence an Arabian ma
tion; the warning tribes were
united. the thousands of idols
suddenly dropped out OF sight and
the mighty personality OF Mo-
BANNED fused the hitherto dis
cordant fragments into living
and harmonious whole
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13

BOSTON. April James A.
GalIiyan Democrat. was elected
to-day to Congress from the
Twelfth District 70 I'll the un-
expired term Of James NJ. Cur
ley. Democrat, who resigned aft
err his election az Mayor. CALI
van received a majority in tri-
angular contest
The vote was
Gauivan, SOS. Frank /. Brier,
Republican, 1919 James 3. Con-
molly. Progressive, 1852.
The election Of Gallivan adds
another to the Democratic oppo-
nents of the Presidents Panama
tolls policy
Mr. Gallivan believes In the ca
nal for Americans, and made his
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13
Democrat Who Fought Wilson Panama POLICY
Elected by an Increased Vote in
Massachusetts,

campaign as a Democrat frankly
opposing President Wilson's pol
ICY The Republican candidate
did not mention the topic in his
speeches. but the Progressive,
James B. Connolly. strenuously
attacked Wilson on the tolls
question
The result is an increased Dem
ocratic majority in a strong Dem
ocratc district for a candidate
who fought President Wilson's
surrender policy Also an in
creased Progressive vote on a like
issue, while the Republican can
didate, who ignored the issue,
polled 1878 votes. against sos
FOR his opponent,
In 1912 the Republican vote in
the district was ESP.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13
PHYsIoGNoMY.

J. S. G-You are wrong in con-
tending that Lavater was the first
TO write upon the Science OF
Physiognomy." Great and lasting
as were Lavater's contributions
TO the Science" he was by no
means the first in the field The
first systematic treatise on physi-
ognomy is that attributed TO the
wonderful old Greek Aristotle
Aristotle seemed to have thought
of pretty nearly everything, and
among the rest Of the things he
thought Of was physiognomy-the
art OF reading the character from
the face His siN chapters on the
subject are still very interesting
reading
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13
Questions Answered
THE BLACK DEATH.

THE BLACK DEATH,
H. L. C.-This terrible plague,
originating somewhere in the East,
passed by way of Armenia into
Asia and thence TO Egypt and
North Africa. Reaching Sicily in
1916, it spread over Italy, France
and nearly all Of the countries OF
Europe. including the British
Isles. The mortality was appall-
ing. some 25.000,O00 people d.
ing from the dread epidemic The
nature Of the great pestilence
has been a matter Of much con-
troversy, but IL is generally con-
ceded that It was closely related
to what is known to-day as the
"bubonlc plague