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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
SERB INVADERS WELCOMED
Pursue Austrlans After Capture OF
City of Zemlin-Contnuous
Artillery Duel.

Nish, Servia, Sept Is, via London
The following official statement was
issued yesterday:
"On our northern front after tak.
ing Zemlin, our troops still continued
successfully to pursue the offensive.
The hurried nature of the fight of the
enemy at Zemlin can be estimated BY
the quantity of provisions. equipment,
arms and ammunition and other war
material found in the town.
Our troops were received With in.
describable enthusiasm in Zemlin. A
te deum was sung for the victory of
the Servian army. The railroad as far
as the station in Belgrade has been
repaired and is ready for use in the
transportations of troops.
"A continuous artillery duel is TAX
ing place on the northern front"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
MAR TAX BILL IS COMpL
OPPOSITION TO MEASURE PROVES
UNSUCCESSFUL.
Bill to Be Called Up Tuesday--Efforts
70 Eliminate Freight Transporta-
ton 10 utterI y oIsFeaarded.

Washington, Sept. 14.-Disregarding
opposition from some of their col
leagues to the proposed tax ON freight
transportation, Democrats of the ways
and means committee completed the
war revenue bill without vital changes.
The bill win be called up In the house
On Tuesday for debate when a special
rule to expedite its passage probably
viii be presented.
Efforts were made to exempt from
the freight tax farm products en- route
to market, but the proposal was reject
ed on the ground that 1t would kill the
effect of the tax entirely and open It
to amendments Of all sorts. Admins
tration leaders thought it unlikely the
bill would be amended in the house.
NO one wants this bill" said Mr..
Underwood. I'VE don't want any kind
Of tax, but we can't help it. We did
not want the war in Europe. 1t is a
condition We are dealing with. We
will push the bill through as rapidly
as possible"
Administration features were added
10 the Dill, providing Tor a penalty OF
double the tax on persons who seek
to evade and authorizing the secretary
of the treasury and commissioner of
internal revenue to fix rules and regu.
latIons.
Representative Rucker of Missouri
introduced a bill to increase the in.
come tax rate one-half per cent. and
to reduce the exemption to $4,000 and
$4,000, as had been originally provided
by the ways and means committee In
the revenue bill, but withdrawn at the
request of the president.
In further effort to relieve the finan.
cial situation the finance committee OF
the senate continued it's REIMBURSEMENT
OF the rivers and harbors appropria.
tions, planning to reduce it from $780,.
100000 to $3l, 000,000
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
sLoWNEss NOT DIsQUIETING
So Says Petrosrad Report Concerning
Russian Movements in East Poland
Germans Are Fortifying.

Paris. Sept ia dispatch from
Petrograd to the Havas agency says
the Russian invasion of Bukowina, the
Austro- Hungarian crown land in west.
ern Hungary, is proceeding unopposed.
Placards have been found every
where in the country announcing Aus.
trian victory.
The Germans are strongly fortify-
ing Kalisz, Russian Poland, the CORE
spondent adds, and the city has been
surrounded by barbed wire entangle-
ments and mines.
Kalisz has been renamed Grossgar.
ten
A semi-official communication says
the slowness of the Russian operations
in East Prussia are not disquieting.
The affairs have been only minor ones
which were alternately successful and
unsuccessful. They have no impor.
lance in such gigantic struggle.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
Fl TRAINL0ADs or sPolLs
Great Quantity Of Booty Gathered by
the French at Marne-Much
Taken Elsewhere,

London, Sept 16.-Twenty-one train,
loads of booty collected on the Marine
battlefield have been brought into
Vincennes since Sunday morning.
says Reuter- dispatch from Paris,
The spells of war include II guns,
seven motor wagons filled with ammu.
milton, four mitrailleuses, three aero.
planes two large fat cars piled with
helmets, rifles, swords and cartridges.
besides gun carriages and wagons of
different kinds.
1t Is estimated that since the begin
ming OF last week about 80 guns. 80
mltrailleuses and 40 wagons have
been captured from the Germans. "a
addition to considerable quantity of
ammunition.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
DEMOCRATS CAPTURE MAINE
CURTIS WINS OVER AAiNEs BY
AGO VOTES.
Progressive Candidates Not In the Run
fng-AII Congressman Are Re"
elected, Say Unofficial Returns.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 16.-Mayor
Oakley c. Curtis of Portland, Demo
crat, was elected governor of Maine
over Governor William T. Haines of
Watervilie, who was a candidate for
second term, by a margin of 2,70O
votes, according to unofficial returns.
ALI the 521 cities, towns and planta-
tions, except 81 small places, whose
vote is not expected to change the re-
suit, had been tabulated. The vote
was 56,l79 for Hams and 58,S77 for
Curtis. Halbert p Gardner of Patten,
the Progressive candidate, received
17,147 votes.
The four Maine congressman, Asher
c. finds, John A. Peters and Frank e.
Guernsey. Republicans, and Daniel ],
McGillicuddy, Democrat, were re-elect-
ed, according to the same returns.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
100000 Soldiers Across Canada

Toronto. Sept. 12-Ninety train
leads of Sikh and Ghoorkha soldiers,
numbering 20G,oeo. the flower of the
native East Indian army of Great
Britain, have been passing through
Toroato and North Bay, bound for
France. A portion of this army, which
Ia merely :he vanguard Of further
troops from India, sailed from Que.
bee on the Megantie on, Saturday,
Aug. 90, and landed in Liverpool hast
Sunday morning. The remainder pro.
ceedea across the Atlantic on special
transports,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
onen DYKES: Save Antmsrn.

Antwerp. Sept, liking Albert has
gone 60 the front to direct the Belgian
troops, who are assuming the often
sive al along the line. The Germans
have been compelled to abandon Gil of
their efforts to besiege this city. The
opening Of the dykes and the flooding
OF the lowlands was a complete sur,
prise to the Germans. They fled,
abandoning their artillery, which was
completely ptred At many points
the gunners slashed the traces OF their
horses and used them to escape,
ManS were drowned.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
FOR EMERGENCY CURRENCY

Washington, Sept. 14.-The emer.
gency currency bill, amending the
Vreeland-Aldrich act, so as to make
rs instead Of 80 per cent the amount
of commercial paper to he accepted
from banks as security for emergency
currency, passed the senate without a
roll call and now goes to the house.
The senate added several amend
ments to the bill. One amendment
adopted by vote of 30 to 10 provides
for the issue of emergency currency
through state banks and trust com
panies to insure wider distribution for
the relief extended Senator Hoke
mith. OF Georgia. proposed the amend.
Ill, which was generally supported
W southern senators who declare that
only BY issuing emergency currency to
the state banks could the needed cir
culation be brought TO the small farm.
or and small merchant. They assert.
ed the national banks could not or
would not loan emergency currency at
reasonable rates to the small producer
who most needed IT,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

Springfield, Mass, Sept. 15.-Presi-
dent Wilson was forced to jump
aboard moving train to keep from be-
Ing left at Greenfield on his Fa:s4rn
trip from Cornish, n. H., to Washing
ton. He left his car to walk on the
station platform and the train started
before he cliIned aboard. The presi-
dents return trip was turned into an
almost continuous ovation by large
crowds which gathered at all stops
along the route to shsze hands with
him,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
GERMANS WALKED into TRAP
REPORT OF GENERAL FRENCH
TELLS or ALLIES RusE.

London, Sept. 15,-~That a trap was
set for the advancing Germans by the
allies and sprung when part of Gen
eral Won Ktuek's forces walked into II
to the southeast of Paris Ia shown In
report submitted by Field Marshal
Sir John French to Lord Kitchener
Just made public by the British Off
cial press bureau. The report covers
the movements of the British expedi
tionary force from Sept. 4 To 10 inClu
sIve.
Telling a story far different from
that of week ago. when he reported
the BTitons In danger Of complete an
Inhalation, from which they were cav
ed only through the valorous stand
Of the troops under General Smith
Dorrien, General French's report tells
how the German sledge hammer ad
vance suddenly encountered stont
Wall. .N
The invaders, previously numeric
ally stronger than the allies, met their
match and their sudden rush into
France was stopped short NJ
A few days of skirmishing for q
change of position. and the allies sud.
denly leaped to the offensive, driving
the Germans northward toward the
frontiers which only few days be
fore they had crossed with rapid
rhythmic, swinging strides,
Field Marshal French reports that
the Britons held the invaders Sept. 8
on the south OF the river Marne. Be
ing unable to advance further In that
direction toward Paris. the Germans
turned southeastward, Sept. 4, and met
little effective resistance until Sept z
On that day the whole allied line sud.
denly assumed the offensive. Shortly
afterward the German retreat to the
northeast commenced.
General French pays glowing trib,
ute to- the work of the British aviation
corps. asserting that it has proved its
superiority over the enemy in actual
work In the field.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
River Bill Cut $ta,soo. 600.

Washington, Sept. 4-Repuhlican
opposition to the river and harhor bills
coupled with the falling customs reve,
nue. because Of the European war, had
the effect of inducing democratic iead-
ers to strike out S1S.500.000 of the
$50 1000, eco originally proposed. It in
not yet satisfactory. however, 10 the
republicans. All reductions were made
proportionatsly, Mississippi river ap.
preparation was cut from $4,000, 900 to
sc. 00e. o0o.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
Pope Calls Britain ~euardisn."

Rome. via Paris, Sept ia dis
patch from Turin quotes the Stamina
as saying that Cardinal Bourne, arch
bishop of Westminster, Is conveying
from the pope to King George let.
Ter which is filled with sympathy for
the British nation. which is described
as the Guardian of Peace and the
Master Of Justice" The Stanana adds
that the pope asked the Austrian and
Prussian ambassadors to give safe
conduct fer the return OF Cardinal
Mereier, prinaate of reIgiam, to Bel
g;gna. This was refp he'd.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

Paris. Sept IA dispatch to the
HaSas agency from Rome says the
Tribuna states that the appeal of Pope
Benedict for peace is preliminary to
an eneyclical to the bishops on the
same subjects and to an initiative al
ready In the course of execution. with
the different governments asking for
a cessation of hostilities and for the
opening of an arbitration congress.
The Tribuna adds that the apostolic
delegate TO Washington has been
charged with private mission to Pres.
ident Wilson on the subject of arbttra.
ton.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

London, Sept. ia dispatch to the
London Star, dated at Folkenston.
says: "on the arrival here of the boat
from Flushing passengers stated that
rumor was current at Flushing that
Brussels had been reoccupied by an
glo-Belgian army of $4,000 men.
The Germans had already evacuated
the capital
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

Copenhagen. Sept. 15.-Danish news
Papers state that u naval battle has
been In progress between German and
Russian sqaadrons off the Aiand Isl.
ands in the Baltic,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

Copenhagen, Sept IA via London. -
The vossisehe zeituag Of Berlin de-
elares that previous to the outbreak OF
the war Germany and Austria.Hungary
agreed, as Now have the parties to the
triple entente, not TO make peace sep
arately.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

Paris, Sept. 15,-Troops of the Ttal.
Ian army are being disembarked in
Albania especially at Valona, accord.
ing 10 q dispatch from Trieste to the
Echo De Paris.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

Bucharest, Sept. li.~~Roamania
Sept. to,~~Roamanian frontier guards
have notified the government that Rus
sian troops have begun an invasion ot
Hungary by sending large force oil
Cossaeks and infantry through norgo
Pass. ...->- e.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
Amsrlean l4esnlsal ..Mannlsosnt. ),

London, Sept. 1.-THE American
hospltai at Eauilly Is magnificent ex.
supple OF what can be done In few
weeks with the help 81 ample funds, .
gays the Paris correspondent O. she
Daily Telegraph.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
rreneh cam Muelhaussn Aaaln.

London Sept. Dispatches from
Basel. switzerland. state that the
French have recaptured Mueibausaa.
says d dispatch se-ttas Exchange Tele.
graph company from Rene.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

Copenhagen, Sept. l4.~-The 2ist
German casualty list has been issued
In Berlin, II cCutatns the names oil
S.2l0.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

Paris. Sept. 1a,---Amhassador Her
rick Wednesday. ordered all ,Ameri,
cans, whether visitors or residents, to
leave Paris.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
FACT kAIsER's REPLY TO AmERt
CAN SUGGESTION Is DELAYED
REVIEWS HOPE At
WASHINGTON.
WILSON AND BRYAN ALERT
FOR SLIGHTEST OPENING
Pointed Out That Willingness of Ger.
many to Arhitrate Might Influence
the Allies, Though They Seek
Decisive Victory, 40
Reported.

Washington, Sept. 15.-The knowl-
edge that Emperor William has been
considering for several days a mes
sage from the United States govern
ment inquiring, In effect, IL Germany
was DESTROYS of discussing peace
measures, has set official and diplo-
matte Washington on the alert for
possible exchange of peace terms be-
tween the beIligerents.
Seek kaisers Attitude.
1t had not been a matter of general
knowledge that beginning with the
dinner in New York week ago, at
tended by Count Won Bernstorff, the
German ambassador, and Oscar
Straus, American member of The
Hague Peace Tribunal, an informal
movement has been under way TO
learn Germanys attitude toward
peace.
Diplomatists and officials discussed
among themselves the details of the
seven days of peace parleying and
there was noticeable absence OF the
indifference with which talk of peace
was regarded several days ago. This
was due, 1t was believed, largely to
the apparent turn in the tide of battle
In France and the feeling among diplo-
matists OF the allied powers that the
German troops soon would be forced
back 10 the borders of France and Bel
GUM.
Might Change Aspect.
Notwithstanding the vigorously
phrased statements throughout the
news channels last week that Great
Britain. France and Russia would not
make peace until they had decisively
defeated Germany, it was admitted in
many quarters here that favorable
answer from Emperor William TO the
American governments inquiry might
change the entire aspect of the situa,
ton.
u. s. Officials on Alert.
One thing has become apparent to
close observers of the situation-Presi.
dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan are
keenly alert for the slightest opening
| in the diplomatic situation abroad
| which might encourage them to press
the powers for an acceptance of media
| ton.
1t is considered likely now that the
| president may not wait for the powers
to take the initiative and that If al
| indication arises from an apparently
| authoritative quarter of a Willingness
on the part of the belligerents to dis
cusd peace terms, the American gov
eminent will be quick to take ad
vantage of the opening.
| Peace Must BE Permanent.
Both Great Britain and France have
stated unequivocally to the American
| government that they were always
willing to talk peace but must know
| definite terms declaring with emphasi!
their belief that the peace of Europe
obtained through the present war mus
be permanent and not temporary truce
| The allied powers have informed the
| American government that owing *
Germany's disregard for the treaty
which guaranteed the neutrality o.
| Belgium, they would be inclined t
doubt the value of effectiveness o
| whatever treaty OF peace might now
be signed unless German militarisn
| were totally crushed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17

strongest Austrian post In Galicia, ana
one which ehstrueted the advance Of
the huge Russian center army upon
Breslau, it's next objective. Is report.
cd TO have fallen before the furious
attack of Russian cavalry and infan,
try under cover OF the disastrous fire
of the heavy siege guns.
The forts to the east and north OF
the city were shelled necessarily I'm,
til finally the Austrian guns were 81.
fenced and the city was occupied by
the Russian troops.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
Great Enthusiasm Follows.

Lnnaon.~~~Rauter's Rome correspond,
ent sends the following message re-
ceived In Roma from Ntsh, Servia:
The taking of Semlin has caused
great enthusiasm throughout Servia.
The people are proud that their army,
after seven weeks of war. not only has
prevented a powerful enemy capturing
Belgrade, but has inflicted humiliation
upon them ny forcing them TO evacu.
ate their base of operations against
Servia. The victory has had a most
wonderful neral effect upon the army
and the people"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-17
Ssrvla Dealing Blow.

Nish, servia. via London. Sept. Is
II Ia announced that the Servian offea.
sive continues successfully, ServiGa
troops have crossed the river Save at
several points. and Ii Is said that the
Servians are being received enthusi,
astiealiy by the population OF Hun,
gary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-06
Daddy sBedtir1le
The Wise
Tortoise.
The Tortoises Had
to Stand Il.

thought had most appropriate
i o children
hated rainstorms" daddy began
family:
nuisance which
is often real people
the day he would get all
special he had where there lot OF
didn't be the slightest chance
HE
mill rain today
his family told him he really
absurd ont of the weather
shelter OF
could
/ K -
theywo bulge he them
and the heavens
The Of
and wasaw looking the dark side OF life
when big black cloud
the sky
old tortoise
wi
picture OF despair and IN
q the rain
absolutely
family mucn as tae oo
dsndth miserable Of creatures
ALL the OLD tortoise now
sorry they made him suffer-
OF the storm -
sadly tortoise shook his head
~ Won't epoach Of remember another
time shining with to
family sad We will Indeed we will!
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-06
DOUDS-LEANDO.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Ferguson We're
Ot,umwa visitors Wednesday.
Mrs. Davis of Mt. Sterling is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. c. A. Mckibben.
Mrs. T. I. Nicklin was in Ottumwa
on business Thursday.
w. s. Hanley of Keosauqua was a
business visitor here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. McCrary and
Mr.. and Mds. j. o. Boyer attended the
memorial services in Keosauqua Satur'
day.
Mrs. Shelter of Eldon returned home
Saturday after Short visit with DR..
and Mrs. J. H. Spalding.
John C. Campbell Of Birmingham
was business visitor here Saturday.
The republican caucus was held at
Oldham's hall Saturday. The party
committeeman and delegates to the
county convention were nominated.
The county road gang is working on
the road between the Francis Harry
man and Isaac Koonts farms. Decid-
ed improvement is noticed in the con-
ton of the roads.
Roscoe Morrow of Des Moines visit
ed his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Nor
row, Saturday.
Mrs. John Mulgrave is visiting
friends in Kilborne.
Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Graham visited
friends in Centerville Sunday.
Miss Lydia Canny of Eldon is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs Ed Brown.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-06
CHARLTON.

Mrs. Will Mercer of Elliott, returned
home yesterday after visit at the
home of her uncle, G. w. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Westling of Min
neapolis, returned home yesterday af-
ter a few days visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Westling and old
friends.
Mrs. Sam Boyd of Ackorth until re-
Gently of this city, was greeting Chart
ton friends yesterday morning, ,enroute
to Villisca, where she had been called
by the serious illness of her mother.
County Attorney VIM. Collinson,
wife and baby son, William Robert,
left yesterday morning for Canon City,
Colo, having received word that his
brother George, who has been there for
over a year for the benefit of his
health, had suffered relapse and was
in a serious condition. Georges
many friends in this county are hoping
that there will speedily be change
for the better.
Clarence Rabbit of Alton, came yes
terday morning for visit with his
sister, Mrs. Geo. Shelton.
Mrs Nelson Norman and daughters,
Anna and Geneva, departed yesterday
morning for Alliance, Neb., where they
will spend few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Connor
Mrs. C. E. Walker of Lucas, was in
the city yesterday enroute to Davis
City, where she had been called by
the death of her sister, Goldie Evans.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-06

SUNDAY at the parental, J. B. Hitter.
man, home.
ma. ana Mrs. " r. Burgess are the
parents of baby boy, born May 80.
Mr.. and Mds. Alfred Peterson and
family visited at Munterville Sunday
and attended the confirmation SER
vices.
Charley Hull visited over Sunday
with Arden Jenkins.
A. Conwell is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Condiff left last week
for Cameron, ILL.,, to visit their daugh.
ter, Mrs. Frank Hull, and family. They
made the trip by auto. =.
Mr.. Longstreth of Bussey visited
last week at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. G. w. Barber.
Miss Dale Heaton visited Sunday
with Miss Alta Cable in Abba.
Mrs. Bert Lourie and children, Mil
bred and Earl, are visiting relatives
in Libertyville.
Mr.. Hull of Abba is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Hickman, and family.
Miss Marion Rambo returned home
Sunday after a weeks visit in Ottum.
wa with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs John Miller.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-06
PYTHIAN SISTERS
MEET AT CHARLTON

Charlton, June 4.-The annual con-
vention of the Pythian Sisters OF Iowa
district No. was held in Charlton
yesterday. About sixty delegates and
visitors from out of town were pres
ent. A luncheon and dinner were
served in the basement of the M. E.
church. The forenoon was given over
to an informal reception. In the after
noon and evening splendid program
was carried out Mrs. Bertha Hanks
delivered the address Of welcome,
which was responded to by Mrs. Net
tie Afford. H. w. Gittinger gave q
talk on "Pythianism." Mrs. Matte
johnson spoke on "How to Keep Mem
bers," and also gave demonstration
and explanation of the ballot. Mrs.
Minnie Raymer, Of Cedar Rapids, con-
Quoted a uestion box. Ritualistic
work, initiation of knight and lady, and
drills made up the pro.
gram for the evening.