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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
FIGHT FOR POSThhsTERsHIP
aouAR5LE IN ST. PAUL BREAKS
OUT ANEW.
Ramsey County Democratic Chairman
IN Washington to Ask Appoint
ment Of faaths. r.

st. Paul, Jan. 12.--Just at the mo-
nlent when il was thought that st.
Paul had settled her postmastership
sqaabble the battle broke out anew
with fury intensified.
Fred b. Lynch arrived In Washing
ton 10 ask President Wilson to name
Otto N. Raths, Since the departure
Of Mr.. Lynch from ST. Paul Saturday
night last IL was thought that 1t was
all over but the shouting. ..-...-..
But some alleged dark secrets Of
Mr. Raths' political past were un.
earthed and rapid-fire messages we're
sent to the president to hold the ap.
pointment. TO reinforce these mes
sagee. J.. A. Novel;, chairman of the
Ramsey county democratic committee,
boarded tine fastest train available for
Chicago and IL In Chicago ready to
catch the first train for the national
capital.
Among other documents carried by
the chairman of the Ramsey county
democratic committee, is a photograph,
In fact half dozen photographs, Of a
letter which IL Is claimed prove a
crime" little short of political treason
IAN offense serious enough at least
to bar Mr. Raths from any considera-
ton by the president.
The letter bears what purports to be
the signature OF MIR. Raths, who 10
In the motion picture business and
who was president of the Motion Pic
ture Exhibitors association of Mime
sofa. The letter was written last May
and Is said to have been sent to every
member Of the association.
Thel etters suggests Iii diplomatic
language that Al. O. Eberhart always
gave the motion picture people very
fair treatment and asks the motion
picture men to boost for Mr., Eberhart
in the then approaching primary cleo.
ton IL they can see their way clear to
do so. II also offers to send free sons
films showing Mr.. Eberhart in va.
rious sorts Of action.
Who unearthed this letter none
cares to say, but copies were exhibited
by persons In st. Paul. AT the time
1t was written Daniel w. Lawler and
Winfield Scott Hammond were candi.
dates for the democratic nomination
for governor and the ST. Paul demo
Gratis say that Mr.. Raths should have
been paying no heed to the primary
campaign of the republican governor
leastwise not If he were q true demo
crat.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
Canned Corn ChoMder.

h Cut in small bits and try out q
piece of pork one and a half inches
square; add one sliced onion and cook
for five minutes, stirring often that
the onion may not burn. Strain the
fat into q stewpan. Parboil for five
minutes in boiling water to cover
four cupfuls of pototoes cut In quarter
inch slices; drain, and add two cup
fuls OF boiling water Cook until the
potatoes are soft, than add one car
OF corn and four cupfuls OF scalded
milk. and heat to boiling point. Sea
son with salt and pepper, add three
tablespoonfuls butter. and eight com
mon crackers soaked in milk enough
to soften them. Remove crackers
turn chowder into a tureen and put
the crackers ON top.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
CROWD NEW ART INSTITUTE
Twelve Thousand Gain Admission &c
Minneapolis Museum In Single
Day, Setting Record.

Minneapolis. Jan. l2,--Attendane at
the Minneapolis Institute OF Arts
would have exceeded all records for
a single days attendance at any art
museum In the United States had Ii
rot been necessary 70 close the doors
owing 10 the great pressure OF visit.
ors before the closing hour.
Joseph Brock. director of the Mime.
apolls Society Of Fine Arts, estimates
that the number OF visitors who gained
admittanee ut $4,000, Three Thousand
must have been turned away, he
thinks. 10 80, the throng that sought
Ambulance exceeded any other record
In the United States, the largest re.
corded attendance being about $4,000
In single day at the Metropolitan
Art Museum In New York.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
MAMMOTH POULTRY SHOW
Minnesota Fanclers' Association OF.
fcrs One Of Best Exhibits ever
Held In Northwest.

81, Paul, With more than 1900 en-.
tries. representing the state Oh Min.
aesota. Wisconsin. North and South
Dakota, Iowa and many other parts of
the country, officers of the Minnesota
faneiers association believe that the
annual poultry show which has Just
opened In the Armofy, Ii the biggest
and ! est ever held Ia the Northwest. 4
When the entries closed IL was found
that birds we're exhibited from az far
south ~ Texas and from az far east
an Nova Scotia.
The eoops were set up In the Arm.
ory and the birds were placed accord.
Ing to those In charge. James Tucker.
II, A, Nonrse, Ralph whitney and
Henry Hess Judged the exhibits and
she awards were on the coops when
the show opened to the public Friday
morning Catalogues announcing the
winners also we're ready for distribn,
ton at that time,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
PROPER WAY TO BREW TEA
Matter That Housewives De Not Seem
70 Understand as Well as They
r Should. $751;

II Is unquestionably true that house
keepers would make better tea Ii they
knew more about the tea plant it.
self. The brief explanation below re-
reals the cause of sleeplessness, head
aches, etc. 2s
Tea drinking is said to be on the In
crease, and when properly made, tea
forms O wholesome and refreshing
beverage, but when made in that hap
hazard fashion so often demonstrated
In the average home, ii results In the
discomfort Of headaches, sleeplessness
and nerve troubles of various kinds
Where, then, is the science In tes-
making, you will ask. There are as
many as 20 different ingredients
found In tea, but those that concern
as chiefly are theme, alkaloid, tannin
and an aromatic oil. Theme is the
brain stimulant which causes the &C
ton of tea In our system.
Strong tea contains large percent
age Of theme and can be taken by
few In consequence. Tannin Ia the in
gredient which gives the bitter, as
tringent quality, which, If taken in ex-
cess, proves harmful. The aromatic
oil. OF course, gives the favor and
pleasant aroma which to a large ex-
tent determines the value of The tea.
The one fact that must be borne in
mind Is that tannin win not dissolve
In hot water as quickly as theme, SO
that after an infusion Of from four to
six minutes most of the aromatic oil
and theme will have been drawn out,
but little tannfn. This is what Is
wanted to produce a drink that is
wholesome and soothing. If allowed
to brew longer than six minutes far
too much tannin Is extracted, and the
partaker viii suffer in some way,
either with Indigestion or some such
lndisposition.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
UNITE ON REORGANIZATION
Members OF House Declare They win
Support Economy and Eth
cheney Program. ..

Il SC. Paul. Jan. a.--Members of the
house of representatives say they will
unite in supporting the economy and
efficiency program which was dwelt
upon by retiring Governor Adolph o.
Eberhart and incoming Governor Win
field Scott Hammond before the joint
session OF the legislature.
Although many members Of the
house are uncertain as TO the exact
meaning of number of points incl
dent TO the reorganization, II seemed
the opinion that there would be no
vigorous opposition to the general plan
when II III brought forward TO be
voted upon and after II has been thor,
oughly thrashed out on the floor.
II believe express the opinion OF
n majority of the house members when
| say THAT the general plan for eific-
iency and economy has met with AL.
most unanimous favor in the house"
said Irer j. Lee Of Glenweod. While
there are many details that viii re.
q,.ire close study before the plan could
be approved the program as a whole
has been favorably received"
Several other members expressed
similar views.
4 am In favor of the economy and
efficiency plan as. believe, is every
other member OF the house, said p. III.
Frye OF Willmar "of course the de.
tails OF the plan will have to be gone
over very thoroughly, III viii require
the extended services OF an expert &C.
countant to ascertain exactly whether
there viii be a material saving by re-
dacing the number of officials"
Discussion OF the economy and efffc-
ieRcg program was heard on every
hand. The possibility of opposition to
the plan was said TO be so slight that
IL IL being given little consideration al
this time. Leaders In the Gordon
ranks. as well as those who were ac-
tive In the speakership campaign in
behalf of Mr.. Flowers, are strong ad.
yocates of the plan.
Views as to harmony were express.
cd BY many members. NIL OF whom de-
elared that the line between the Cor
don and Flowers adherents which be,
came so frightened the last few days
preceding the election of u speaker
had been almost entirely eliminnted
ana that the house had forgotten poll,
tics ana settled down TO the vast
amount OF work which Il must accom-
plish in the remaining eighty odd days
Of the session,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
hammond ls Kept Busy.

ST. Paul. Jan. a.GoserHor Ham
mond Is not finding the position Of
chief executive of the state altogether
bed OF roses. A stream OF Office
seekers kept vigil in the gold room
and were received By the governor In
order Each man or delegation was
given a card and they were disposed
OF In this fashion. Since coming to
ST. Paul for my Inauguration. said
Governor Hammond. "the only time
have been alone is when | retire for
the night
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
wm study every SIN,

Minneapolis. Jan. ~ Every bin tn.
troduced In the legislature this winter
win be carefully studied hy members
OF the legislative committee OF the
Civic and Commerce association In
order that its effect On Minneapolis
may ha determined. The committee
held It's first meeting at the Athletic
club, Particular attention viii be paid
to bills which affect Minneapolis ai,
reetly. There win be bills dealing
with changes ID building restrictions
that the committee will have drafted.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14

Juice OF one orange, grated rint
of quarter orange, three-q'aarters cup
ful graduated sugar, one and a hall
tablespoonfnis butter. three level tn
bleapoonfuls corn starch Mix the
sugar and cornstarch thoroughly
Add to the orange Juice enough boil
ing water 10 make altogether cupfuI
and half OF liquid. Pour this into
the sugar and cornstarch and stil
constantly over the fire until 1t boils
and clears. Add the butter, stir until
melted, put in the grated rind and
serve hot
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
physIeIans EIees ofaesrs.

Fergus Falls. The Park REGION
District and County Medical society
held lts annual meeting In this city
and elected officers for the conslng
year as follows: President, Dr. Al. n.
Cole, Fergus Falls; vice president. nr.
Frank NaegeIl, Fergus Falls: second
vice president, Or, Taoyd. Alexandria:
secretary and treasurer, Or. Randall,
kahhy; censor, nr G. q, E.strem, Fer.
gus Falls. Papers eyre read by DIR.
Farg DC Minneapolis pr Lewis OF Min
uaeanoiis and DIR. Naegeit III this city,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
! lmprepamenta q Nav jim.

New Tim, Three-Quarters of mil.
lion dollars we're expended I'M new
buildings. improvements and munic-
ipal work and betterments In New
Tim In 1914 Among the largest build
ings erected were a new high school,
which cost $3.50. 900; Eagle Roller Mill
company improvements, $4,000: gas
plant, s6S,o00i Union hospital, S.. 900;
new National Guard arnlory, $4,000.
and two bank buildings costing $685.
600. The city paved iire blocks on the
main business street ut q cost Of over
$4,000.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
To Iron Linen.

An excellent way to iron table linen
Ii first to dry Il thoroughly In the air
Then dip 1t into boiling water and put
II through the wringer. Each article
y then folded In dry cloth and al
lowed to remain there fur at least q
couple OF hours. Irons must be hot
but not scorching. and the linen ironed
perfectly dry.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
shrIrsp sisoue sou.,.

Stir one heaping tablespoonful -four
with enough milk or cream II make q
paste; put into the saucepan one-hali
pint nailk--good measurable yolk al
one egg wen beaten. tablespoonful
butter. salt and pepper to taste, add
one-haff cupful chopped shrimps the
last thing. Serve hot.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
LOOK YOUR BEST
40 TO Your Hair and Skin, cutlcLra
VIII Help You. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant super-ereamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
Of the skin under conditions which,
II neglected, tend to produce q state
Of irritation and Disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
Donates Corn crop . neIoIar..

Morris Ia .. Eiseatrager. d pros.
perons German farmer living near
this city. has donated hls entire 1914
sorf crop to the Reiglan relief fund
being raised In Morris. The crop
amounted TO AS hashels. which
brought S24a, The sum collected here
50 far amounts to $500, aud more il
coming In. II. II. Wells ana the three
Morris banks are gathering funds.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
ESCAPES From prlso,,

Albert Lee. Fred Jensen. confined
in the county Jail on a charge Of as.
sanlt and grand larceny. made his es.
cape by working the cell door com.
bination lock. Fer days he used a
common bolt TO bore q hole into the
lock.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14
Clearing Enameled Dishes.

Salt naoistened with vinegar win re
more burnt marks from enameles
saucepans and dishes, but don't forge.
that they should be soaked In cold wa
ter FOR . few hours frat to loosen the
staina. 0.. =
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14

Georgia Wood Pangborn, writing a
story in the Woman's Home Compan-
lon, says of one of her characters:
"He's man, and can't cry, so he
has to say damn"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-14

Ftext Gentleman, Pleased
Said He-Mrs. Threetimes Is q
widow. is she not?
Said She--Yes, temporarily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-21

u OF the Cinnamon picking up her
suitcase Across the almost untrav-
eltd road they forced her and down
on INC tone dock, every fOOtstep
dogged by wa aud his emissaries.
Get into the boat. va ordered.
She climbed down into the dirty
yawl, and the Ghinamen tossed her
suitcase after her.
III you see that for any reason she
II about to escape. added WI savag
IN. "do away with her"
He finished with a threatening ges-
ture a. the Cinnamon followed Elaine
into the boat. Then he turned on
his heel and walked rapidly back To
the deserted house. There he climbed
into the automobile with the two
touehs and al were rapidly driven
away wv the faithIess m-eChanician.
The yaWl tossed I'D and down on
the roulh swells that came In from
the ocean. a. the powerful arms of
the sailors pulled her on through the
blacEress to tie schooner.
There Elaine was lifted over the rail
End forced across the deck down into
tue murkv. iil-smcllinE hold. Il made
no difference to Greg0r whether he
carried q cargo OF c%ontraband or a
white slave. In his gruf voice he bel
lowed orders for getting under way.
while the Chinaman half led. half
pushed Elaine into a cramped room
amidships.
He sot down the suitcase and. with
a grunt aud "A scOwl LETT. locking the
door and shutting along the passage
way to a steep flight Of steps 70 the
deck.
Elaine paced UP and down her mar
row prison distracted.
Suddenly she paused a moment as
her eye fell on the suitcase. There
flashed through her mind the message
/ had given her from Kennedy.
She seized the suitcase and tore ii
open with nervous fingers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-21

was deeply e~ngrossod in her own
thoughts.
How far they had gone she ala not
pay much attention. but She knew inc
roads vel. They had come 20 "a FORK.
and Johnson veered u1 90 the left. ln-
stinctiyely Elaine knew that the right
hand road was the more direct. and
she touched q little signal that sum
moned the driver.
You're taking. the wrong road" she
called. Go To the right
Il think youn find the roads better
this way, Miss Dodge" persisted
Johnson.
II was. however merely a rusc on
his part TO gain time and give some OF
Wu's men an opportunity. For. as
the car approached the fork. two
r~oughnecks. hidden behind u rock III
the shrubbery. had been straining
their eyes down the road and az the
approach ~ tha car had drawn back
closer under cover
Johnson stopped some hundred feet
or so down The wrong road past the
rock in answer to Elaine's signal It
was the chance the ~rnuEhncchs want
cd. They leaped cut from their shcl
ter. Not another car or vehicle was
ii sight. Quickly they SUNK down Inc
road.
As Elaine was becoming vexed az
Johnson's show Of s~tuhbornness. she
suddenly felt strong arms circling her.
while n huge very dirty hand pressed
with irresistible force over her mouth.
She struggled. but il was OF no use.
They pinned her down 70 the floor
ar the car. Johnson drew the curtains
and leaped into his seat. from which
he had descended. leaving the engine
running.
"To the Van bort ietty." growled
one roughneck. They'll be there
soon"
Qu.--ly Johnson shot the car along
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-21

SYNOPSIS.

Tn New York police are mystihed bv n
series Of murders aud other crimes. The
principal clue 10 the criminal n the warn
ing letter which n sent the victims. signed
with a "clutchinE hand. The iatest vi.-
Tim Of the mysterious assassin is Taylor
Dodge, the Insurance president. PTS
daughter. Elaine. employs craig Ken
nedy. the famous scientific detective. fl
Try o. unraNcl the mystery. What ktn-
neiy ~accOmplishes H. told by his friend,
Jameson, "A newspaper man. After many
fruitlees attempts 10 put Elaine ana
Craig Kennedy out Of the way the Clutch
ing Hand Is nj last found a. 81 none other
than Perry Bennett. Eiaine's lawyer ana
the man she is engaged 20 marry BEN
melt nees 20 shc den Of one az his Chic
nese criminals. The Chinaman forces from
Bennett the secret Of the whereabouts OK
stNH,en. Then he gives the lawyer "a poe
ton which VIII suspend animation fur
months Kennedy reaches Benefits side
Just after ne has lost CONSEQUENCES
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-21

selves at the door and II few open.
Instantly, before the Cinnamon could
recover from their surprise At the sud-
den attack. Craig and Brainard we're
on them. one rushed for n window,
smashing IL with a chair and trying 20
get out. Craig seized him and helped
corner the other, who turned out
10 be Hop Ling. 1t was the work
Of only q moment TO snap the brace
lets On the two and cover them with a
gun.
What's thats' demanded Brainard.
looking az the box in the window. as
Kennedy moved over toward III.
IA pigeon tran. ! suspect, Craig re-
piled. Let's walt
They SAT there for several minutes.
Evidently the Chinese had been wait
ing for something. Craig felt that
waiting might pay.
40 larf he WAS rewarded by the
sound oi y Huitrr cu-sin. A click f0i-
lowed.as The little door shut. trapping
the pigeon. The signal Tag n the
DON moved.
Kennedy lohcl -t IN a moment. then
carefully opened the door in the back
OF the trap and seized the bird. From
the quill on its leg he took a tightly
rolled note and read
viii be CT Van bort Ietty IN two
hours. GRE6OR.
What ala N meang Threats. impre-
cations. nothing could extract u word
from the two impressive prisoners.
Come, ordered Kennedy sharply Of
Hon Ling. not for q moment letting his
veXation show III his fice. walk
ahead % me-"
Two Of the gang had been captured.
but WI seemed as far away as ever.
lie marched Hop along sullcnly. while
Brainard kicked the other Chinaman
10 his feet and followed.
They did not have far 70 70. Scarce
IN a block away stood 4 policeman. and
Craig waved I'D him
Quickly Craig produced cards OF
identifcatiou and thcy left their hand
cuned prisoners With the understand
Ing that they were ID be held until fun
charges could be made against them.
Al the first telephone pay station
Craig turned III and called up the lab
oratory. 10 which 7 had returned.
u think I've got the best clue get.
Walter. he vailed. You remember
Hrinard2 Wen. ] want you 10 meet
me at the Battery, where q revenue
cutter viii be waiting FIRING along
that wireless telephone. too. Don't
forget"
hung up the receiver cXcitodly and
tucked the little black box under my
arm as ] hurried out.
Elaine had decided IN motor down
TO the country home OF one OF her
friends who lived 0n the shore OF New
Jersey. .cc%ordinely. late I'D the
afternoon. called tie garage and or
dered Johnson 10 pave the car ready.
As Elaine was whirled downtown
and over the ferry from New York she
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-06-21
TO the loAer bay sideof the island, In.
stead OF the New Jersey ferry.


TO the loAer bay sideof the island. In
stead Of the New Jersey ferry.
II was very late IN the afternoon.
did my best TO get down 70 the Battery
with the wireless telephone to meet
Kennedy and Hrainard, but II was dark
before ! got there.
As hurried down 20 the dock I saw
that they had already boarded the
revenue cutter and were waiting i'm
patiently III was u fairly stable craft.
They hauled me aboard and We cast
of. Tine wind blew in keenly from the
bay and we spun down the harbor.
keeping q sharp lookout for any sus-
pici0us craft
Already WI Fang and "A couple OF
his l%ieuteuants had gone down to the
Van bort jetty. No message had been
received from Grosor. but they felt
sure that ne would be there aith the
schooner.
Finally WI directed one or his men
20 set of a signal q ~lashlight on the
end of the ietty. while ~ strained his
eyes through the darkness for some
answering signal
liz had not rcckoned wrong. Far
Y over the water cVme an answering
signal from the schooner.
Good" exclaimed Wa with salts
faction, as he turned and picked his
way back up the dock.
On ne went alone until he came 10
. or the deserted mansions NJ u gen
Grafton OF two ago which lined the
shore 40 that point. There. In a yard
beside * stood Elaine's car.
Where IA the white girI?" asked
Wa. calling Johnson.
In the house MASTER replied the
mechanician subsequently,.
"Nait for me here. then" nodded
WI.
Down I'm a musty coon in the base
ment uf che deserted house was Elaine.
She was neither bound nor gagged
Ia fact, there was no Necessity for Il.
No one could hear her cries. nor could
She escape. fur che two rouEhnecks who
had seized her We're guarding her. be-
sides a couple az Cinnamon.
WI Fang came In silently and moved
over close to her. He said not a word.
but an evil smile spread over his sin
lister face a. She shraBk from him.
Meanwhile a yawl had put out from
the schooner loaded with cans al the
precious contrghand drug and had
pullcd Up at the Old stone ietty and
dock. Cinnamon hastily unloaded il
and started up Cd 'hr house laden with
the heavy Tins
As Nu stood before Elaine the Chi
namen carrying The dope tins entered
and hcean pillns them up IT'D an old
closet In me room At last thcy i'm
shed putting it away.
AT Is done. MASTER bowed one
who seemed Cd be leader.
Nu nodded. then turned III Elaine.
60. ha Missed. raising Ills finger
and pointing 20 the door. /
Trembling. she obeyed. and WI
Fang ana the TWO touEhs followed,