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Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
AMERICANS HAVE
GREAT INFLUENCE
Frenchrnan Says Presence of
U. S. Minister Kept the
Food Prices Down.

Paris, Dec. 30.-An attache of the
Belgian foreign office, who escaped
from the capital recently. says life
Belgian cities. largely on account Of
the influential presence Of the Ameri-
cna minister. THE price of food has
not greatly increased, and the people
who have money to buy 1t are not
suffering" he said. But the bread
which is strictly rationed (3O0 grams
a day for each inhab:tanD is black,
stodgy and indigestible. People with
weak stomachs. like myself cannot eat
1t. This bread question is serious. The
lower classes are accustomed to eating
large quantities Of bread; soaked in
milk or broth for the main article
of the childrens' diet. The regulation
black bread is so doughy that it cam
not be soaked, and l know that a.
great many very young children are
dying every day from intestinal dis
eases brought on by improper feed
ing,
THE lack Of fuel is another hard
ship Nearly all the coal that comes
by canal from Charlerol is taken by
the Germans, who manufacture BEN
zine for their automobiles from it in
large retorts that they have get up
in the suburbs of Brussels. and it is
very difficult for the people to get
even the small quantity they require
for cooking purposes.
Every week 2,5O0.00O francs
(s5OO,0OO) war indemnity has to be
paid over to the German treasury Off
cials. This is a grievous burden to
all classes, and increases the already
heavy taxes from $50 to 200 per cent.
NO consideration will induce the
authorities TO issue passports, and the
are to all intents and pur-
poses prisoners in the gloomy city. l
slipped out of the city at dusk, and
after wandering for four days in tho
woods. got in the house of nephew,
close to the Dutch frontier. There
( waited until got chance to cross
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
MONUMENT TO CAT
THAT:SAVED OFFICER

Newport. Wales. Dec. 30.-A SUBJ
scripiion Is circulated here to erect. on
the grounds of the towns feudal
castle monument to the French cat
which saved the life of Lieutenant
Lloyd of the Grenadier Guards.
The cat did not nothing purposely
heroic. But by curling around the
neck Of the officer during the three
days he lay wounded and unattended
ed as fur boa and saved him from
death by cold.
Lieutenant Lloyd is heir to Sir Mar
teine Lloyd, the chief commoner of
Wales and the last of the: Norman
lords Of. the marshes. His. residence
is Newport Castle, where 1t is propos-
ed to builg the cats memorial. 49,p
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
DIRECTS. SHOWS
FOR WAR Benefit
Frenchwornan Prominent in
Relief Work Has Word to
American Friends.

Paris, Dec. 30.-Madame Yvette
Guilbert. though free from all pro-
fessional engagements: Is at present
one Of the busiest women in Paris.
After giving benefit performances for
the wounded at different provincial
and seaside resorts. she has returned
to Paris to take up a similar work.
II have two great reasons to be
proud" she said to the Associated
Press. FIRST, OF my French birth. sec
ond. of my American nationality. ac-
quired by marriage. ] should be most
happy to say something to the great
many dear friends have on the other
side Of the Atlantic, but how can one
tell what one feels at such time.
Words" she added. ''have lost
their power in inexpressible horror
and pain: actions only count. My own
heart is SO full that it is difficult for
me leither to speak or to sing, but we
must act nevertheless: we must act
for those who are pOwerless to do
anything more than suffer: we must
act also for the rising generation who
are in danger of feeling the effect of
1t all long after the war has passed.
The light heartedness. the saiety and
the optimism of the youth of France
must not suffered to disappear un-,
der the pressure Of the heavy cloud
over. This is what gives me the in
centive to work.
I've undertaken TO organize num-
Der or matinee concerts in order to
contribute to the effort to bring back
some OF the joyous life of Paris.
At first thought it seems that
laughter is misplaced as well as diff
cult at this time, but i feel that it
must be made possible. While we feel
profoundly for all who are affected
hy the war, we must not succunlb to
depressing Influences. Our confidence
III d successful issue for the allied
armies is absolute, and we must not
think only uf to-day, but also Of to-
morrow.
I'm the concerts / have organized
all Of the participants who are not
in need have voluntarily given their
fees TO comrades who are in less for
iunate circumstances, and VIC intend
10 make our movement as practical as
possible by giving il direct applica-
ton.
Il have wanted to write to my AM
erican friends and ask for aid for
these people who by their situation
find it alwa,S painful, and sometimes
even impossible, to apply for the gov
crnment or municipal charity, but who
are quite as worthy as any. I know
there are thousands of artists in Am
erica who would he more than glad to
contribute their dollar to such an OBJ
ieCt. and they may take my word for
1t that no more worthy contribution
could ever be made"
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
BELFORT is MADE
AVIATION CENTER

Geneva. Dec. 30.-Both English and
French monoplanes and biplanes have
recently arrived at Belfort and are fit-
ting up in the large park near the
town. where several sheds have re-
Gently been constructed. 1t was from
this point that the English aviators.
who received their machines in pieces
from. Paris, attacked the Zeppelin
works at Friedrichshafen. In the
meantime the air scouts are working
over Mulhouse and Colmar, making
long Journeys every day above the
German towns and forces and report
ing to headquarters.
Yesterday {; French aviator flew
above the German fortress of Istein
and was fired upon.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
RED TAPE PUTS
HIN OUT OF ARXY
Born in Geneva of French
Parents, Records Mixed
and He has no Country

Paris. Dec. 30.-A remarkable IN
stance of red tape in the administra-
tion of French affairs is furnished by
Louis Dumont of Velizy in the depart
ment of Seine and Disc. He describes
himself as 1.-The man without coun-
try"
Dumont was born in Geneva. Switz-
erland, thirty-three years ago Oh
French parents, though the official
registers of France declare them to
be .unknown" Eight days after ms
birth he was brought to France and
has lived here ever since. When ne
applied to be placed on the recruiting
lists, the council of revision declared
that he was foreigner ,,,
"Very WE'LL" thought Dumont, III
have myself naturalized.'
But the naturalization bureau also
has its red tape. To be adopted as a
citizen Of the French republic 1t Is
necessary that one prove that he is
foreigner. Dumont went to Switzer-
land and though no one doubted that
he was born on the banks of Lake
Leman, he could not produce any Of
ticial document proving his Swiss ma
tionality.
Dumont finally succeeded in getting
a certificate of birth on Swiss terri
tory. but the Swiss administration
added the words:-"Still he is not a
Swiss"
Dumont came back to velizy with
this document and presented it to the
magistrate of the commune who de-
manded u declaration from him as a
foreigner.
Declare something" the function.
ary demanded, "even if its Chinese
Dumont thought he could accept
this official advice so he declared him.
self a Chinaman. Shortly afterward
he was arrested for false declaration
He has since been able to prove hie
good faith to the transaction but he
was fined sixteen francs, and is still
unable to get himself recognized as
either Swiss or French, and conse-
quently is unable to join the regular
army or the foreign legion.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
AWFUL fire IS
DEALT AVIATOR
Biplane Hit 144 Times and
Seriously Damaged
Brought Down Safely.

Paris, Dec. 30.-The Petit Parisien
gives the following account of the
vicissitudes of q biplane which has
figured in the most important air
cruises of the flying corps.
.Biplanc NJ. t. 123, in violent en-
gagement with a German machine,
was struck by an explosive bullet,
which passed within 2 IL inches Of
the gasoline reservoir. At the same
time two musket balls, fired almost
vertically. burst the Trace on the
righthand side and lodged in the in
terror of the front hood.
I'm another engagement q rifle ball,
fired from trench which the machine
passed at the height Of 800 metres,
pierced the writing board OF the OBJ
server.
"On another occasion the NJ. T. 1873
maneuvred over a captive German
balloon, when q shell burst immedi-
ately under it and Al bullets or. pieces
OF shell struck the machine. "a The
armour-plate was pierced Just be-
tween the little openings made for the
pilots legs, but the aviator was not
touched. The machine was obliged to
come to ground, but the pilot succeed
ed In bringing 1t back into the French
lines. On examination it was not only
found that the armour was pierced in
several places, but there was hole
as big as a mans fist in one of the
blades Of the propeller. Altogether
the machine had been hit by 144 rife
balls, by 60 fragments of SHE'LL 25 of
the wire stays had been severed and 2
of the commanding levers ruptured, q
propeller blades broken and the hood
shredded at Z different points. ~
THE modest hero Of these exploits
refuses to allow his name to be men
toned, but he is glad to have the ex-
ploits of his machine properly recog-
nized. He has made an application to
the government. not for recognition,
but for permission to keep his biplane
in its present state as a relic of the
Marn
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
NO REASON FOR IT
You Are shown a Way Out

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| There can be no reason why, any
reader. Of this who suffers the tortures
Of an aching back. the annoyance Of
urinary disorders. the pains and dam
gers Of kidney ills will fail to heed the
word Of resident of this locality who
has found relief. The following is con.
vincing proof
Mrs. w. A. McCulloch, 424 Allan
Ave, East Grand Forks, Minn., says:
distressing pains through my loins,
accompanied by a kidney weakness.
I was unable to rest we'll at night and
as q result, my health became much
ruin down. took Doan's Kidney Pills
and haven't suffered from bachache. or
any other symptom Of kidney trouble
SINCE" 4,
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply. ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. McCullOch had. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, NJ. Y.--Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
OFFICIAL NOTICE,

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the county auditor Of Grand
Forks county. North Dakota. until 10
for the deposit Of funds Of this county.
will be paid on the average daily bal
paid monthly. on condition that such
funds with accrued interest shall be-
held subject to draft at all times on de-
in sealed envelopes. addressed to the
County Auditor. and marked on outside
proposals or. TOR deposit Of county funds. :,
reserves the right to reject any or ali
Dated at Grand Forks, N, D., this st,,
day OF December, 1el4. va
Hans Anderson;
County Auditor
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
TURKS WILL STUDY
GERMAN LANGUAGE

Amsterdam, Dec. 30.-In view Of
the Porte's alliance with Germany,
French words to be found in Turkish
vocabulary are to be replaced with
German, according to German dis
patches published here. Henceforth
Turks will say Herr, Frau, Fraulein,
Freiherr, Graf. Ritter, Fuerst,. Gross
fuerst and Erzherzog. ... -.
The teaching Of German is to. be
made more general In the schools:
French to be abandoned. a ~,
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30

Washington, Dec. 2s.-Louis Gath
mann, inventor of the method of
handling and firing the huge masses
Of. high explosives. with which the
Germans battered, -dAWn the Belgian
forts. and which, they are: using on
their battleships, now lives In: WASH
ington.
His invention; contrary to the pop.
ular belief is not the gun, but the
detonater by which these great guam
titles OF high explosives are set off
after the shell carrying them has
been fired to as great a range as the
ordinary armor- piercing projectile
Mr.. Gathmann is Of German birth,
but has been a naturalized citizen Of
the United States for the past forty
years. His first offer of his inven-
tion was to. our own ordance de-
partments. but they passed it up and
he then sold it on a. royalty basis to
the Krupps. The japanese are the
only other nation using it.. 49,.
Mr. Gathmann predicts that when
the British and German navies final
ly come together in the North Sea
the efficacy of his invention will be
demonstratedf as it was when the
Japanese destroyed the Russian fleet
in 1905. -.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
NORWEGIANS EVEN
CENSOR TELEPHONES

Christiania, Dec. 30.-In her desire
Christiania, Dec. 29.-In her desire
to maintain strict neutrality. Norway
is even keeping tabs on telephone
conversations. If matters of a Mill
tary nature are discussed over the tel
ephone. central will disconnect the
takers instantly.
These regulations have been en-
forced largely as a result Of the pres
sure exerted by Germany. They have
aroused bitter resentment from both
press and public: but the country as
whole feels that, being q small ma
ton. Norway cannot afford to an
tagoniZe the belligerents
Herald Want Ads. Bring Results
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
CROSSING NORTH
~ SEA TICKLISH JOB

Vlissingen, Holland, Dec. 30
Crossing the North sea is now ticklish
navigating. and If half as many mines
are cited as the crew Of the Princess
Junliana testify, 1t is, easy to compre-
hend why all crossings must be made
F'olkestone at in the morning and
reach Flushing shortly after 4. AS
passengers from London must report
for Scotland Yard inspection at S, this
means that It. is substantially a "a
hour business to get from London to
Holland. S
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
Miss Green.
[T,,1Oa

(Judge.)
Her name was Mabel-Mabel Green
And yet somehow it did not fit her;
For in her eyes there shone the sheen
OF violets that gleam and glitter.
Her cheeks were pink anemones-
No lovelier you may encounter.
A very banquet for the bees.
There was no trace of green"
about her!
Her brow was like lily flower
Upon a summer morning sunny;
Her hair was like the golden dover
OF 1zingecups with their boarded
honey.
Her name. it seemed a shame, ween,
Her red lips were so shaped for
Kisses;
And so blotted out the "green,".
BY changing Mabel's Miss to Mrs!
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30
GER'Y'ANS ADMIT
. RUSSIANS STRONG
No Question but What the
Southern wing is Superior
to the Opposition.

Berlin, Dec. 30.-(By wireless to
Sayville)- 1.-The official press bureau
says:
Russians have strengthened their
forces opposing the Austrians in Gal
icia and the latter, it is understood,
will be compelled to make new dis
positions which will require some
time. Local military experts are max.
ing attempts to picture the Russian
as no real gain for tho Russians, but
on the conarary, weakening their po-
sitions.
This view, however, is considered
too optimistic. The fact must be fac
ed that the extreme left wing of the
Russians is proving itself superior to
its opponents.
THE German government will per-
nit private traffic on the Belgian
railway from January" .sfi.9 -.
HERE'S A LIBEL ON FAIR SEX.
There can be no doubt whatever
that the following dialogue in the
Musical Courier was written by mere
man: B.:
"If ever the Germans capture Dun
kirk, the rest of England had better
be careful
"Of course it is. How stupid Of me-
I don't understand, though, how the
Germans got into Scotland
They took the soldiers over in sub
marines by the northern route.''
Whats the latest news from Ver-
dun?"
II haven't been following the cam
paign in Servia at all. It's a foregone
conclusion that a little country like
Servia can't hold out against Russia
very long,"
"How many troops has Russia?"
"Oh, about forty million"
"Have the Austrians decided to give
up their attack on Przemysl?"
Long ago, my dear. You see, they
had the Meuse in their rear and the
fire from the English warships was
too severe, SO their position became
untenable and they fell back on their
intrenchments near Warsaw"
What are the French doing?"
'They have just captured Vosges, q
very important strategic center in Ger
many"
IT thought vosges is in Belgium"
"You are right; it is. got 1t mixed
up with Ypres."
Aren't those German guns remark
able?"
phenomenal! And to think that
they're only fifteen inches high"
"Soissons lis putting up stiff fight"
He has to. Don't you know what
his object is?"
NO.
ITO push on to Cracow and effect a
juncture with Joffre.'
Isn't 1t wonderful to be able to fol-
low the whole war scheme SO thor
oughly?"
"AIarvelous!"
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30

More heathful than tea o. cosss
Agrees with he weake. dise.t;oa.
Keep i on your s;deboard .thom..
Aqlck lunch prepared i : u;ua;i,e.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-09
tII0 FRONT IN RECEPTION
To MA1SON|A OFFICERS AND GUESTS

Of the Matsoa fleet from the Schooner
Emma CfaSr6ina 70 the present fleet
Il II Uil-turnrll steam vessels. He
said that MaIsou WAS the first ~ equip
steamer for use Of oil fuel on the
Pacific and mat he was first IN this
as he had been in other matters. 1t
was the captains great foresight that
saw when the time had come to place
steamers on the Hiio rum" he de-
clared. Scott said il was up TO this
community to give support to the Mat
son heats so the twice-aEmCnth serv-
ice Of the Mats0nia and Wilhelmina
could be maintained. An interesting
feature Of SCOTS address was his re-
cital Of the sea adventures Of Captain
Matscn.
DR. Elliot, the POSTMASTER, said in
introducing Rev. George Laughton,
that it seemed fitting that the last
speaker should tell something about
aerial navigation as all the others had
spoken Of navigation on the sea.
The minister's topic was promotion.
He averred that "All promotion de-
ponds upon the individual No COM
munlty can go any raster tnan It's
most progressive leaders. All hail, |
say, the business men who by their
sagacfty have built up big business
institutions because they carry the
community with them. Chief among
those who have helped to place Hilo
on the map is Captain Matson and
the best monument he has erected is
the genuine good VIII that he placed
in our hearts for him.
Reverend Laughton's talk was the
last on the program, bat It did not
end the entertainment Of the visitors,
they were guests of individuals dur
ing Saturday and Sunday.
The passengers of the Matsonia
upon their return yesterday from the
volcano were guests at a dance given
in their honor at the Hflo hotel. which
was largely attended and enjoyed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-09
ORGAN RECITAL
At MAUI CHURCH
WELL ATTENDED

Especial StaF-Bulletin Correspondence
WAILUKU, Maui, Feb. THE on.
gan recital, given by Mrs. ]. Charles
Villiers at the Church of the Good
Shepherd last evening called out an
audience of considerably more than
100 She was assisted by Kenneth
Smith, phose playing on the violin OF
'."Traumeref."' by r. Schumann, aE6 "a
Perfect Day" by Carrie e. Bond, were
most pleasing, and by David Rattray
who sang most ,acceptably, He Shall
Feed. His Flock" by Handel. c. d.
Lufkin, on the cornet, also assisted
in rendering The Lost Cherd''s of Sui.
livan Mr.. Lufkin always has an aD
preciative audience on Maui. He has
not been heard before for many
months, so his work last night was es
pecially enjoyed. " g.
Words of too high praise cannot be
said for Mrs. Villiers' excellent play
ing. She is an artist, and every selec
ton of classical music she played
showed her finished touch. Perhaps
"Offertoire in F. by Edouard Batiste
Schubert's "'Serenade" and Dunhams
"IntermezZo" might be picked as, the
best work of the evening. Her last
selection was Hande1's-- "'Hallenjah
Chorus" to which the audience stood
following the usual custom. Just be
fore this Mrs. Villiers player with
wonderful feeling Lemare's "Andan
tino," which held her audience in
wrapt attention.
The rector of the church, Rev. ]
Charles VilEiers, during intermission
requested a few words from Bishop
Restarick, who arrived in Maui on the
"Kilauea" last evening. The Bishop
made a few pleasing remarks about
the securing of the new rector and his
wife. Immediately afterwards an Of
fering of Ger $40 was taken for the
benefit OF Ne music fund of the
church.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-09
CHILDREN HATE OIL,
CAL0MEL AND PILLS
california Syrup of Figs" best fO1
tender stomach, liver, bowels
tastes delicious.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
un-eastor Oil, calomel, cathartics,
How you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physic simply don t realize what they
do. The childrens revolt is we'll
founded. Their tender little ''insides
are injured by them.
If your cnfld's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli
cious California Syrup of Figs" It's
action is pos-.lVe, but gentle. Millions
of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy; they know children
love to take it,; that it never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, ana that teaspoonful
given today saves a sick child tomor.
row
Ask your druggist for 50-ccnt bot
tie of california Syrup of Figs,
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on each bottle. Beware of
Counterfeits sold here See that it is
made by California Fig Syrup Com.
pany" Refuse any other kind with
pt.-advertisement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-09
Dinner At MAUI
HOTEL PROVES GREAT SUCCESS

INST what the dinner was ter nd
outlined the work before the Maui
Chamber Of Commerce. Hugh Howell
elaborated upon the needs OF the get
together" spirit and his address was
followed by others who spoke along
the same line.
The symposium of thought was all
to the one and same purpose OF get
ting Maui men to see eye to eyc.
Bishop Libert from Honolulu made a
pleasing address, saying how deligh,.
ed he was with the spirit OF progress
ne had seen on Maui since he was
last here some eleven years ago. Rev.
A G. Bowdish, Clarence G. White, and
Rev. j. Charles Vilhers, all of whom
were not members of the Chamber o,
Commerce made most pleasing adj
dresses upon the topic of the even
ing. These speakers all sat near Pres.
ident Baldwin where they could be
well heard in the large dining hall. On
his left sat Judge Selden B. Kings.
bury, who was the last speaker of
the evening. He made one of the
shortest and best speeches ever heard
on Maui. He dealt with the general
topic under discussion but upon broad
philosophical lines, but in such sim,
pie and witty language that every one
well understood Just what he meant,
The applause that greeted the judge
upon his introduction by President
Baldwin and the clapping that fol
lowed his speech showed how much
his presence on Maui has meant TO
the people here. and how deep is their
appreciation of him, and the work he
has done in the county of Maui.
b Al quintet club who gave their serv-
ices, together with Miss Mary E. Hof-
mann as pianist and accompanies.
played. and sang most acceptably at
intervals during the evenings pro.
gram. s.5.. .
All joined at the close in singing
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