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Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

E..5.-L r.a." .
H. o. Blegen stepped off from No.
5 Saturday, just returning from his
trip to the old country. He met a
hearty welcome from his many friends
here. He was all smiles and looked
to be in the very best of health. Al.
though he enjoyed his trip greatly, he
seemed pleased tosthink that he had
reached home.
Mrs: r.. R. Murray proved herself
a most delightfulah osetess on Satur.
day afternoon, when she entertained
a dozen Of her lady friends. The di.
version was needtsswork and CONVEX.
sation.. Equal suhrage, the living
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Mr.. Halliday Of Devils Lake is re-
modelling the main barn on the Kirk
farnY. Mr.. Kirk also intends build
ing a silo.
j. H. Smith has a crew Of car
penters assisting in building a barn
of the Phil Heitz farm in Odessa
township.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Mrs. F. r.. Stevens returned Fri
day from Grand Forks where she has
been visiting her sister Mrs. Abra-
hanson.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Kelley drove
to Devils Lake last Wednesday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Judge Buttz has fixed the follow
ing places and dates for the hearings
on all applications in the Second Ju-
dicial district, for citizenship under
the laws of the United States: Devils
Lake, Monday, Sept. 20, at 1880 p. M.
Mtnnewaukan, Tuesday, Sept. %, at
9 a. m. sharp New Rockford, Tues
oday, Sept. 20, at l:10 p. m. Cando,
Wednesday, Sept. 80. at $500 p. m.
Rolla, Thursday, Oct. !, at 800 pm.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20
CRARY

Mrs. Frank Ryan Of Michigan City
is 9 guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.. e.
8Southam this week.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

We have heard Of no farmer who is
paying more than $3.50 for harvest
hands. This is a good wage and
most men who are really looking for
work are ready and wiling to accept
it.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

harvesting 10 now well under way
and il 9 few days the ~threshing ms.
chimes will start.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Through the cloud of uncertainty
which for the present hangs like a
pail over the business world, may be
clearly discerned this fact: It is
Americas opportunity. The world
must get its food supply largely from
the United States, at least during the
next few months. The export trade
must soon be resumed. All crops are
good property. No one should be
scared INTO selling produce below its
real worth. All grains and non-perish
able produce. should command excel
lent prices before il is finally con-
sumed.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Miss Katherine Medelman returned
Monday from Chautauqua where she
was the guest of the Misses Webster.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Alex schlaberg of Waterloo, Iowa.
was a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Kelley the first OF the week.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20
Rev. Lands held services in the
Lutheran church Sunday evening.

All threshing outfits will start
operations Tuesday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Arthur LeBarge of Climax, Mimi,
arrived Sunday for a visit with
friends here. Mr.. LeBarge made close
friends during the time he worked here
who are pleased to see him.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Mrs. G.~F. Drew of Devils Lake
and her niece, Miss Hurd, of Wabasha
Mimi, were calling on friends il
town Thursday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Miss Hariett Bailor Of Devils Lake
and Mr.. David Dunbar of Ramsey
were last week callers at thew. D..
Bailor home.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

The Misses Mary and Charlotte
Horne of Penn, cere guests of Miss
Florence Noltimier over Saturday and
Sunday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ford and Mrs.
Southam had as their guests at din
ner last Saturday Mr.. and Mrs. A.
E. Sputham, Prof. A. E. Gleason,
and Miss Dorothy Ryall.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

Miss Ella Sexton Of Devils Lake
was a guest of Mrs. M. A. Miller
Friday and Saturday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-20

In less than a month the hunting
season will open. It is reported that
chickens are plentiful which indicates
that hunting will be good.
Evening journal., 1914-10-02
Artillery In Flne shape.

Owing to the smaIlness OF the
country the artillery OF Belgium is
perhaps the strongest part Of the army
and the forts at Antwerp. Liege
and Namur were especially we'll
equipped with modern guns. The
field artillery too, who gave such a
good account Of themselves are armed
with the new quicls-firing guns. These
were accepted for use only after an
extensive test was made at the train
ing grounds at Brachaet near Antwerp
where there is a polygon for testing
these shots against the newest kind
OF heavy ordnance.
The forts which the Germans found
so troublesome were constructed by
General Brailmont, a noted engineer,
who recently made a great reputation
by his elaborate scheme Of fortihca-
ton at Bucharest. His system en-
braces the cupola shaped. bomb proof
type. The guns inside are raised and
lowered automatically and have a
range Of at least ten miles or more.
The cavalry has a riding school at
Ypres very like the French school at
Samur. This too was reorganized by
King Albert and the very best horses
were obtained. The remarkable horse
manship Of the Belgian cavalrymen
has been noted at the London horse
show again and again. His daring in
hill climbing and in descent are little
short OF marvelous-an accomplish
ment which served him well during
the present conflict. The infantry
are equipped with MauseT rifles and
are excellent marksmen. The hospital
corps Is in splendid trim and the
wounded. both German and Belgian
are receiving the best OF care.
The aviation corps Is not large, but
Evening journal., 1914-10-02
How the Violation ofthe Neutrality of This
Quiet Little European Country Brought
Out Remarkable Military Ability.

and the running over Belgium toWards
the least fortified part OF France
seemed but the matter Of few days,
But HIS plans were thwarted when he
reached Liege for King Alberts men
were ready and thousands Of Ger
mans fell before the guns of that fort.
This made the Emperor william
angry, so angry that he reproved the
general in command In such a man
ner as 10 cause that officer TO COM
NIT suicide.
The machine guns OF the Bclgiums
we're deadly for the mass formation
tactics OF the Germans made Il all the
easier TO NOW down tho men and
hundreds OF them were killed In a
few hours. Then the Germans
begged for cessation OF hostilities
In order that they might bury their
dead. but the Belgium commander
knew this was but a trick 10 gain
time until several other regiments
could reach the battlefield and he re-
fused 10 grant the request, declaring
that two hours was all tho time he
would allow for such purposes. After
this time had elapsed the battle ac-
cording 70 an eye witness, became
furious beyond description for the
Germans attempted TO storm the fort
only to be driven back leaving hun
dreds OF their men dead and dying.
A number OF Germans were taken
prisoners. These men appeared dazed
and declared that they had been led
to expect a totally different kind of
welcome on Belgium soil. one OF
them said that tho reglmental on
GERS had promised them a really de-
/ iishtfrl time In the hospltable land
Evening journal., 1914-10-02

German dirigible destroyed a part Of
tho new wing recently constructed.
Fortunately It was unfinished and
there were no patients IN that sec
tion.
King Albert.
King Albert has always been known
as a man OF peace and under his
regime Belgium was undergoing an
era OF prosperity when war was sud-
denly thrust upon them. Queen
Elizabeth Is a Bavarlan, the daughter
OF the late Duke Charles Theodor.
She Is extremely popular with Bel
giums who look upon her as an angel
OF mercy. She is deeply interested In
the red cross work and before COM
PEELED to leave the country was al
most constantly around the hospitals
taking her turn IN nursing the wound
ed. Her presence cheered the men
for they knew how deeply interested
she was in their families. This, too,
was a part of her good work as the
wives and children whose husbands
and fathers have gone to the front
receive aid through the Queen.
The domestic life OF the King and
Queen is a particularly happy one,
for the marriage was the result of a
love affair. Three children have
blessed their union. two boys and a
girl. These children are being
brought up in simple fashion and
they display none Of the "airs" so
often found among the royal children
OF Europe. The little princess IS
nearly always with her mother and
was often seen talking with the
wounded men in the hospitals. The
princes are typical boys. They de-.
Evening journal., 1914-10-02

OF Belgium, "where they we're go
ing to help the Belslans drive out the
invading French" While the Bel
CLANS fought vallantly It could not
be expected that they could win out,
for Germany soon had five times their
number in the field and by marching
around, the German army soon came
into the city Of Brussels.
French Troops Assist.
In the meantime the French troops
arrived and tho fighting was con-
centrated about the town OF Namur.
known as the fairyland OF Belgium.
This town is picturesquely situated at
tho confluence Of tho Rivers Meuse
and Sambre and has 81, 300 inhab-
itants. 10 Is the capital of the
Province OF Namur and has always
been OF strategic importance and Is
well fortified. being surrounded by a
circle OF detached forts. Ever since
the time of Louis XIV It has suffered
many sieges. The town received It's
namo OF "fairyland" from It's many
quaint old buildings. Here too, the
Germans lost heavily and many of
their $50, 900 men were taken prison
ers. At Mnlines. where severe hght-
ing occurred the Belgian artillery
surprised military experts by their
superiority over the Germans IN their
strong offensive tactics.
King Albert has headquarters close
TO the army while the Queen and the
royal children have gone 20 London,
England. The Queen who has always
been noted for her charitable work,
maintains a hospital at Antwerp,
which Is now partly filled with wound
ed men. A bomb dropped from a
Evening journal., 1914-10-02

they have done some remarkable
work. The German attack was in
tended as a surprise but the Belgian
ayiators scented trouble and report
ed the activity OF the Germans to the
Belgian commander. The result was
that when the German cavalry
advanced against the point selected for
attack they galloped into a trap for
instead OF finding few Belgians they
came upon a large force including
many sharpshooters. The Belgians
met them half way and fought ia
the open country with as much valor
as they did at the fortihcations.
VIII History Repeat Itself?
Just what the outcome Of this great
war may be, no one can predict, but
whatever 1t may be, even If Belgium
should be swallowed up by German
greed, the gallant defense put up by
her sons will 60 down IN history as a
military wonder. The soil OF Belgium
was drenched with blood during the
battles of the Spanish Succession. the
Thirty Years war, the war OF the
Netherlands, the wars between Austria
and her allied enemies, France and
her allied enemies, and Spain and her
allied enemies. II was in Belgium
that the Duke Of Parma forced the
high tide Of Spanish power in Europe
and eleven years later it was lost by
Maurice OF Nassau on the same soil
Here the Duke OF Marlborough won
his fame as did William the Silent
and Marshal SAKE. The last great
battle staged IN Belgium occurred az
] Waterloo in 1915 when all Europe
united to queli Napoleon. The same
principle IS at stake today. VIII the
dictatorship Of the Emperor william
meet the same fate as that OF
Napoleon-on Belgium soil?
Evening journal., 1914-10-02

clare that they are ready to fight
Germany now, much to the amuse-
ment Of the King. They are splen-
did looking little chaps, both under
twelve years Of age, and bear the
titles OF Duke Of Brabant and Count
OF Flanders.
Army Has Undergone Changes.
The army which has surprised the
world by its efficiency was undergo
ing a great change when the war
broke out for while King Albert is a
man Of peace he believes in an eff
Client army and has labored diligent-
ly with his officers In raising the
standard Of the soldiers in many ways.
1t is noticeable that the physique
Of the men is far above that Of for
mer years. This Is said to be on ac-
count Of the introduction Of gym
nastics on the Swedish system which
was first used IN 1903, shortly after
King Albert became the ruler.
During the life Of King Leopold 1.
the army was his first thought. He
was never happy unless he had hun
dred thousand we'll trained men and
before 1870 Belgium had an army
large enough to inspire the respect Of
its neighbors. After the death OF the
King and the crowning OF King
Leopold II. the military machine Of
Belgium was allowed to get rusty and
the strength fell off, as the new King
took little interest In the army. How
ever in 1880 he was induced to in
terest himself to a certain extent and
Belgium again had an army OF 100.-
600. France and Germany had so in
creased their armies by this time that
Belgium knew that IN the course OF
time her army would be valueless on
account Of its smallness as compared
with tho others unless a reserve was
created. This was done In 1904 but
even then King Leopold IL. paid lit
tie attention to military affairs.
King Alberts first thought was ol
the army and his celebrated speech OF
January 9TH, 1910, made at Brussels
shows his deep interest. "For the
future a really national army, both
solid and numerous. will form fol
poor and rich alike q healthy schoo
Of patriotism. Belgium will be abl,
to count on II for the preservation oi
her inviolable independence" Kins
Albert was not disappointed in hi
soldiers when the test came. Tit
world can M afford TO lose such mer
as those who went down at Liege ant
Namur under the Belgian colors.
Evening journal., 1914-10-02

- TITLE Belgium at her best can
muster only 100000 men, yet
with less than three-fourths
AlA this number she held back three
times as many Germans for ten days
81 r1ego and surprised the world by
tho exoelieuco OF the marissmanship
Of her men. Her neutrality had been
violated and she was forced into this
unhcly war which Is devastating Eu-
YopA More than fifteen thousand Bel
glunns have already lost their lives
N the defense OF their little country
wbich unfortunately seems TO be the
cockpit OF Europe. For more than
ssven hundred years men Of every
race and every locality Of Europe
nuve shed their blood on Belgium soil.
More nations have been made and
undooo on this soil and more great
generals have won and lost their hold
On empire on Belgium battieneids
ehan IN any other spot on the globe.
Wars waged for territory. war;
waged for political independence. wars
Wagod for religious freedom and wars
waged for commerce have all pitched
their battlefields on Belgium SOIL Fif-
ty-siK blood drenched battle grounds
are already marked on the lands Of
this sorely tried nation and before the
present conflict ends many others will
be added. Liege, Namur and Brus-
sells have already been added 70 the
HIST
Emperor Sought Weak Fortihcations.
When Germany declared war upon
France. Emperor William knew the
weak spot OF the French republic
ii was on the frontier next 20 Belgium
Evening journal., 1914-10-02
AEROPLANES IN WAR

~ he war In Europe has been a
q splendid test OF the value OF
" aeroplanes in actual conflict. One
dirigible balloon carrying bombs was
destroyed by being rammed by an
aeroplane. OF course, the aviator be-
came a martyr to duty in the act,
but he perhaps saved the lives Of
number of innocent people as it was
the intention of the men IN the dirigi-
BILE to drop these engines OF death over
a French town. A number OF aviators
have lost their lives by being hit by
the new aeroplane guns OF by sharp
shooters riding in other machines. One
Evening journal., 1914-10-02

mana Russian-iost his life by being
hit by bomb thrown from the aero
plane Of an enemy. This shows the
value Of altitude flying. for the Ger
man managed TO hover over the Rus
sian machine and in this way dropped
tho bomb directly on top of the
aviator. At the outbreak of hostili-
ties the French aviators received or
ders to ram any foreign dirigible
which might be seen flying over
France. They received these orders
with smiles and declared they would
obey It TO the letter, yet they know
they are going to certain death.
Evening journal., 1914-10-02
French Troops
Marching
Through Village.
Aeroplane Scout
In Advance.

The Gar
Center, Wearing White
Blouse)
Saluting One of
His Regiments
Passing in Review
Before Entraining
For Active Service.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-08
WIDOW OF PETER SMITH
STRICKEN BY DEATH

Mrs. Frances Huyser Smith, widow
BIZ Peter Smith. founder OF the grocery
irm OF Peter Smith & Sons, died
Monday, in the home OF her daughter
Mrs. Lima G. Devisser, No. 10 Euclid
I'VE. west, with whom she had recently
made her home.
Mrs. Smith was born in the Neither
ands 70 years ago and came to Amer
ca when a child She was active In
The First Presbyterian church fol-
years, but since living In the North
Woodward district she had attended
The Woodward-ave. Presbyterian
church. Mrs Smith is survived oy
three sons, Conrad VI. and j. Henry
Smith, Of Detroit; Charles Ellis Smith
New York, and four daughters, Mrs
DE Wiser, Mrs. John Phillips, Mrs
Arthur ]. Clark and Miss Mary r
Smith. The Rev. Gerrit Huyser, pas
Tor OF Marston-ave. Presbyterian
church. Is a brother OF Mrs. Smith.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-08
PONTIAC INMATE
HEIR TO ESTATE
Unheard of For 20 Years, De.
mented Man May Get Money
Left IN Germany

LANSING, Mich, Dec. s.-Unheard
of for more than 90 years and with
the German government about to
pronounce him legally dead in order
that his share Of an estate might 60
to someone else, Ernest Richard Mat
thiessen, SO years old, has been
found in the Eastern Michigan state
hospital, at Pontiac, alive, but insane
Monday the state took steps
through the American ambassador
at Berlin, to get the money which
is coming to Matthiessen and have II
applied to the bill for his keep as a
charge for 90 years. How much
money is coming to Matthiessen is
not known here, but judging from the
fact that the matter is being adjudi.
Gated by the royal court of Berlin,
which has no jurisdiction in ordinary
cases, It is thought that It is enough
TO repay the state.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-08
MENTAL COLLAPSE
CAUSE OF SUICIDE
PatrOlman Van Wrinkle, Who
Killed Self, Had Become
Demented

Coroner Burgess investigation OF
the suicide Of Patrolman Ellis Van
Wrinkle, who shot himself through the
head in the residence of his sister
Mrs. Bernard f. Guertler No. 1921
Seminole-ave., Monday noon, revealed
a grim tragedy. involving the mental
breakdown OF the officer. VINO had q
reputation Of being one OF the best
workmen In Lieut.. Herman Auberlin's
construction division Of the police de-
partment.
Van Wrinkle had left the home OF
his wife and adopted daughter, at No
1112 Parker-ave., last Wednesday, ap
parently demented, and from day to
day his wife and sister received mys
FERROUS telephone messages from him
incoherent and rambling, but always
containing the promise that he was
coming home.
Monday noon, Van Wrinkle walked
into his sisters home, pale and dis
heveled. Mrs. Guertler prepared to
escort him to his home, and while she
was putting on her coat, a shot rang
out, Van Wrinkle had shot himself in
the head.
Meanwhile, police department in
spectors had been investigating his
absence, without leave, since Monday
and Lieut.. Auberlin had been ordered
to file charges against him. The
charges were being prepared, when
news of the suicide reached police
headquarters.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-08
KALAMAZOO CITY
TREASURER RESIGNS
Irregularities Alleged In Con.
duct of Office-Girl Clerk
Makes Charges

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Dec. S.-(5pe-
Dial)--When the office Of the city
treasurer opened this morning. City
Clerk Clarence Miller was In charge
OF the place and Mayor A. B. Gonna
BILE had the resignation of City Treas
urer Lawrence A. Kline. Although
the public has known nothing about
1t. the council for several weeks has
been conducting secret investigation
into the Office of the city treasurer
Charges made against Kline by Miss
Hazel Vandervleet. clerk he dis
charged several months ago. brought
about the inquiry.
The girl declared that the city
treasurer had collected interest
money and had applied the interest
he collected from taxpayers TO cover
shortage. The shortage, It Is said
Is due entirely to errors In making
change during the tax payment rush
For several days past Kline has
been examined before q special coun'
Gil committee and finally admitted. II
is said. that he had not credited all
of the tax interest he had collected
but had used the money 70 cover UP
errors in making change. He told the
committee that the clerk he had dis
charged, who was an employe of the
previous city treasurer. had informed
him that this was the usual practice
adopted by all city treasurers and so
he had followed the same system.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-08
FORD "HOTEL"
HOUSES ONLY 7,
FIRST NIGHT
Accommodations Provided For
so Jobless Men, But Guests
Are Few
AUTO KING PAYS
VISIT TO THE PLACE
Tiptoes Through DormitOry,
Careful to Avoid Noise That
Might Waken Sleepers

Fifty new and spotlessly clean cots
were arranged in neat rows In one OF
the dormitories of the Ford hospital.
Hamilton and West Grand-blvds. Mon
day night. There was also complete
outfit in the kitchen nearby, and what
is probably more important. large
quantities of oatmeal, coffee, bread and
butter were grouped about the cab
inets.
The sleeping room and kitchen are
what Henry Ford. automobile king,
has provided as the first step OF his
plan to give lodging and breakfast TO
homeless and 1obless men. Mr.. Ford
planned to start modestly. to take
care Of say. about 80. on the f1rst
night. and later. when his new CHART
able venture was running more
smoothly, increase the number TO $50.
So Henry Ford left his home early
In the evening. and drove TO the hos
pital to see how the new project start
ed. He pounded on the door for q
while, and finally the German watch
man let him In.
Mr.. Ford was led to the large sleep
ing room. Seven men snored blissful
ly. though It was only z o'clock in the
evening. Forty-three cots went
through the night unoccupied. The
German Waterman. swinging kero-
sene lantern led the way into the
room, and headed directly towards the
beds Of the sleepers. But the man who
makes autos and millions tiptoed very.
carefully and touched his watchman
ON the shoulder:
SSH" whispered the auto king.
Don't wake them up" Then Mr..
Ford departed. Maybe he thought
there weren't so many homeless men
In Detroit after all.
Allen Mosher has been placed In
charge OF the lodging house by Mr..
Ford. The seven who were housed
Monday night were given breakfast,
Tuesday morning. and cheerfully
pitched in TO clean up their temporary
home. after eating. Mr.. Ford's last
instruction was that everything about
the place must be kept scrupulously
clean.
I'VE will keep these men few
days and do what we can to aid them
| In finding employment" said Mr..
Mosher "But we do not want II un.
derstood that this place furnishes q
refuge for whole winter for a man
who doesn't work. Before long. we
expect to be taking care Of $50 men q
night. The building Is not completed
yet and We have had to start rather
crudely,
"The men we took In the first night
are good people to do odd jobs. I
don't think. though. they arc Of the
class would be acceptable In the Ford
factory"