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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-09-30
'BR|DGEHEAO ON
DY|NA IS TAKEN
MOST CRITICAL POINT ON RUG,
SIAN FRONT CAPTURED
BY GERMANS.
ITO MAKE STUBBORN DEFENSE
SIavs Will Endeavor to Keep Teutona
from Crossing River - Failure
Would Endanger Riga and Short
en- March on Petroqrad.

Athens, via Paris, Sept Alt 10 an.
led in principle the entente proposals.
for territorial concessions to Bulgaria.
with the reservation that the new Ser.
;bian frontier remain In contact with
;Greece in some part.
London, Sept. 4.-The Germans in
their official report claimed to have
>carried by assault the fortified bridge,
head at PenneWada, on the Dvina rive
::er, between F'riedrichstadt and Riga.
This is considered for the Russians
the most critical point on their whole
front, for should the Germans succeed
in crossing the Dvina the Russians
would be compelled to evacuate Riga,
and their position between the Dvina
and Wilma and even southwest of the
latter city could be jeopardized.
Riga Is Threatened.
However, the Germans do not yet
claim to have crossed the river, which
is being defended by REINFORCED
army commanded by General Ruzsky,
VINO stopped the previous German ad.
vance on the Bzura river in front Of
Warsaw. Military critics believe that
the Russians will make a stubborn
defense on the Dvina, the opinion be.
ing expressed that should they fail
here the German fleet would gain com.
,tnand of the Gulf of Riga, and by land
Ing troops at Pernau would consider.
ably shorten the protracted march to
!Petrograd, which is understood to be
the ultimate objective of the German
higher command.
Owing to the importance of the bat
tie raging along the lower Dvina, the
fighting elsewhere loses some of ito
interest. Grodno, which the Russians
evacuated, apparently proved an emp
ty shell to the Germans, as they cap
tured only 400 prisoners after street
fighting.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-09-30
crookston Boy Kills Self,

!; crookoton Boy Kills Self.
: Crookston, MIMI, Sept. 4:-Na11
Dfttman, aged 81, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Dittman, residing three miles
south Of Crookston, oommitted sui.
eide. He was despondent because Of
III health,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-09-30

STATE OF MINNESOTA. |
County of Cook.
IN DISTRICT COURT, Eleventh Judi
cial District.
John F. KillOrin,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-09-30


County Auditors SeaD
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-09-30
SUMMONS
Defendants.

The State Of Minnesota to the Above
Named Defendants
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
IMPOLITE OFFICIALS.

They Sometimes Get q Jolt, az One of
Them Did In Paris.
1t would appear that the public serV-
ant, no matter how small his position
or humble his function. is much the
same person in France as in this cOun
try, manifesting much the same lack
Of courtesy as that which meets us so
often here.
Recently in one of the departments
of a Partisan mayoralty, toward mid
day. little old employee was about to
begin munching a bunch of carrots.
Some one raped at the door. No re-
Spouse from the little employee.
The person who had raped entered
Monsieur" he began.
"Come back at o'clock" growled
the little employee. as be continued to
gnaw away at the vegetables.
But
mo butts about it. Come back mt
o'clock"
81 am the new chief of the bureau"
said the visitor.
At once the little employee jumped
up. trying to hide the bunch Of carrots
behind his back, as he bowed deeply
to the visitor.
go before me-" said the chief, land
show me. If you please. to my bu-
reau."
The little employee was greatly en-
barrassed by his carrots. He did not
know where to put them.
The chief took pity on him my
friend" he said. put down your car
rots. There is no shame In eating
vegetables. But that respectable &C.
cupation should not prevent you from
giving a gracious welcome to the pub
lie Let this serve as a lesson to you"
INDIANAPOLIS News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
LUXURY IN THE BASTILLE.
The Famous French Prison During the
Reign of Louis XIII.

The Famous French Prison During the
Reign of Louis XIII.
1t was during the reign Of Louis
XIII. that the Bastille became recog-
nized as a prison, especially for nOta-
bic persons suspected of treachery
against the French government Richie
lieu used it for the secure Judgment of
troublesome opponents, and during his
time the celebrated fortress became
the luxurious prison of powerful aris-
tOcracy.
Apart from the necessary restrictions,
a stay in the famous prison Of Paris
was little more than an agreeable d.
version. 1t seemed indeed as though
the king was determined to show his
kindness. He expressed great anxiety
for the comfort of his prisoners.
Money could buy in the Bastille all
the luxury that could be obtained out
side, and should a poor man stray
within the impenetrable walls the king
was so eager to prove his hospitality
that he at once allowed him a reason
able pension. The rooms in which the
prisoners were confined were lofty and
well aired; the furniture was arranged
according to the taste Of the occupant.
Nine. de Stael, for instance, hung
her walls with rich tapestries. and
many a distinguished culprit carried
with him to the Faubourg st. Antoine
his family portraits or a valuable
library.
Nor is it in the least significant that
the prison barber visited his patrons
every morning with a silver basin, per
fumed soap and embroidered towels.
The best viands. well cooked, were
furnished to the better class Of prison
ers, and at the close of the meals they
exchanged visits. played cards and
made the walls of the gloomy looking
prison ring with their merriment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08

Vile and Miss Inez Abbott to Hard
wick, after having their Thanksgiving
vacations.
School began Monday, the 10Th, of
November, for the winter term. Miss
Mammie Tanner of Marshfield is the
teacher.
Mrs. Flora Miles of Peacham was a
recent guest at C. H. Austin's.
Mrs. Mabel Bundy Hovey of Sutton
was at Mrs. Ellen browns Saturday
Mrs. G. A. Drew spent Tuesday al
MarshfieId.
George Morse was at ST. Johnsbury
Monday to see Mrs. Morse, who is in
the st. Johnsbury hospital. Tuesday
Mrs. Morse had consultation of doc
tors.
S. E. Houghton has his new hen
house completed.
H. G. Roy lost cow Wednesday.
G. A Drew spent Tuesday at st
Johnsbury.
Miss Freda Cheever of Woodstock
was at Mrs. Eta Davenport's few
days recently.
Miss Hazel Abbott and Miss Marion
Morse visited Mrs. George Morse al
st. Johnsbury hospital Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
SOUTH RYEGATE
ON. c. Hall, Correspondent

(M. Q. Hall, Correspondent
Ray Bailey shot a doe and Lee
Brock buck while out hunting Sat
urday.
Lloyd Darling started Saturday eve
ming for Niagara Falls N. Y, where
he has employment with an electrical
company.
John Mclean came Saturday from
New York city to spend the winter
with his sister, Mrs. M. F. Mcdonald.
Miss Maggie Smith of Walden is
spending the week with Mrs. M. F.
Mcdonald on her way to Barre where
she will work as cook at Hotel Barre
this winter.
Rev. S. T. Simpson who preached
Sunday in the Presbyterian church
went Sunday evening to Boston where
he will spend a week or more. He
will supply the Presbyterian church
pulpit through December and Janu-
airy.
Miss Ruth Bruce, who teaches at
East Montpelier spent Sunday with her
friend, Miss Ella Samuelson.
The L. A. s. of the Presbyterian
church realized 1910 from their
Christmas sale. held Friday, Dec. 8.
Frank Courtney of Barre spent Sun
day with his parents here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
LYNDON

(Mrs. Ellen A. Staples, Correspondent
Miss Belle Chayer has gone to
Bloomfield to stay a few weeks with
her sister, Mrs. Eva Stahl.
Mrs. Bancroft, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Miss Alice Bancroft
returned home to Calais last Monday
Dorman Stockwen returned last
Thursday from hunting trip, bring
ing a large lynx, which he shot in the
western part of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Hall have re-
turned from Massachusetts, and are
moving into the tenement in Mr.. Ken
bricks building.
Mrs. Hackett of Madison, Wis, is
visiting Mrs. Sanderson and other rel
ativeS here.
The fall term of the village schools
closes next Friday, Dec. 10. There
will be a prize speaking contest Fri
day evening at 1880 at the school
house hall. The primary and inter
mediate rooms each furnish g con-
testants and there are also quite a
good number from Miss WiImarth' s
room, each department to be judged
separately.
The ladies of the Congregational So
ciety will hold a sale at Mechanics
hall Thursday evening. Supper will
also be served at $50.
The Ladies Aid society of the
Methodist church will hold their an
nual Christmas sale at Mechanics hall
Wednesday afternoon and evening,
Dec. Is. The Epworth League will
serve chicken pie supper and a short
program will be furnished.
The Epworth League prayer meet
ing on Thursday evening will be held
at z o'clock this week instead of 100
to give opportunity to attend a pro-
hibition rally at Lyndonvi1le.
The Methodist Sunday school is pre-
pairing a Christmas service entitled,
1.-The Prince of Bethlehem" to be Civ
en- Friday evening, Dec. "a in connec-
ton with the Christmas tree
The Congregational church will hold
its annual sale, and hash and baked
bean supper. Saturday afternoon and
evening, Dec. II. Supper from $3.50
until all are served. adv.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
SHADE TREE PROBLEM
Discussed By New Hampshire State
Forester Before Womans Club
Meet in Pythian Hall.

At the December meeting of the st.
Johnsbury Woman's club held in the
North church chapel Monday after
noon the question of the place of hold
ing meetings for the rest of the year
came UP for discussion and a closed
ballot was taken. The result of the
vote was 33 for Pythian hall, &c for
the North church chapel and three for
the Universalist vestry. The execu-
tive board appropriated SIS to the
State Federation normal school schol-
arship and recommended that the
club contribute $40 for the relief OF
Belgium and northern France, which
the club did. Two new members were
admitted to membership, Miss Edith
L. Stone and Mrs. Linnie Massey. Mrs.
Tolman reported for the social science
committee that the receipts from May
Blossom were $155.2S which will be
used for the support of the district
nurse. In addition to this, an inter-
ested woman who wishes her name
kept secret has given $25 for this
work The civics class will meet on
Saturday with the chairman, Mrs
Robert r. French. Miss Ruth Flint
very generously sang twice, with Miss
Eugenia Ecott as accompanist, and
her selections were much enjoyed.
MIS-. EQlIn N. FIlnJ, chairman OF the
forestry committee. presented as the
speaker of the afternoon, X. w. Wood
ward, forester at the New Hampshire
agricultural college. His subject was
Forest and Shade Tree Problems in
Vermont" and he gave a very practi-
cal talk on the reasons why Vermont
is a good state in which to practice
forestry. Our cold winters are fav-
orable to rapid growth for they pre-
vent evaporation and erosion. Trees
grow very rapidly here, our fire laws
are good and they are backed by pub
lie sentiment and we are near to
markets. At the close of his talk Mr..
woodward mentioned several books
to be studied or read, among the num-
Der the works of Stewart Edward
White, and answered questions asked
by the members of the club.
Mrs. Abby B. Brooks, chairman of
the committee to secure a meeting
place for the club, reported the result
of the investigation of the committee
and while the ballot was being taken
by the tellers, Mrs. Jennie Wright and
Miss Lillian M. Pearl, the president
reported the mid-year meeting of the
Federation which she attended at
Bethel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08

made up in the court of public opin-
ion. The congressional discussion
thereon and the lining up of advocates
and opponents will certainly focus at
tention. The strength of the presi-
dents position, his friends here argue
should be rapidly demonstrated with
the progress of the session.
In the face of many forebodings,
the majority has certainly cleared the
decks for action much more quickly
and efficiently than has happened
heretofore. The House can hardly
do much work this week, because it
cannot legislate till committees have
reported. But ways and means, ap-
preparations, naval affairs and mill
tary affairs. which are the committees
from which the important bills are
coming, are all organized for business
and will be meeting before the present
week is over. This is an exceptional
record. Committees are usually not
announced in the House till a week or
so after the opening.
The Senate will be almost as expe-
ditious, although a little later, per-
haps with it's committees. If there is
delay at that end of the capitol over
closure, it will not matter much. Clio
sure is the only immediate obstacle to
a speedy organization. The differ
ences the Senate democrats have been
fighting over the last fortnight have
demonstrated that the elders of the
party are in control. These are the
senators of more mature judgment,
who are opposed to radical methods.
The present emphasis on this control
of affairs in caucus really augurs well
for the work of the session.
Presidential Candidates.
Presidential candidates and national
committeeman are already on the
scene in numbers. 1t will not be easy
for Congress to settle down till the
convention boomers and political no
tables from home have departed the
town. The meeting of the democra
tic national committee this week pro-
misses a little excitement over the
question of chairman, but this has
been fomented by certain self-seekers
within the committee. Chairman Nc
Combs has not been keeping step al
together with the administration, and
it is to be expected that some other
will take his place next summer after
President Wilson has been renOminat-
ed The stage is as good as set al
ready for the next democratic cOnven-
ton and no feverish interest can be
aroused over the mere choice of city.
The republican committee meeting
next week should supply more ginger.
The old guard republicans are very
conspicuous here with the opening of
Congress and probably will show their
hands in the preliminaries for their
national convention. Corridors are al
ready thronged with republicans who
have views. These visitors are all up
and coming. If they continue as ag-
gressive through the winter and sum-
mer, political high jinks will be GER
tain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
A TOUCH OF GOLD.
Ibl Magic Restored to Its Pedestal HIs
lettering Dignity.


One day during his prosperous
-Adonis" time In London Henry Il.
Dizzy was walking In the Strand when
he met an American actor. He be-
longed to the order or self satisfied per-
sons who live to give out the impress
sion that the man they deign to speak
to is specially singled out by an induI-
gent providence for high favor. This
particular naughty one had obviously
made acquaintance with misery. His
clothes were seedy. and there were
written all over him the signs Of press
ing want.
Hello. old man. how are you getting
onY' was the Dixey hail.
Every well. thank yOu. SIR" replied
the unbending one.
Doing anything just nOw?" queried
Dixey.
well. no. l may candidly say I'm
not. These plebeian hounds over here
do not estimate art at its proper value.
and / have refused. in Difference to my
dignity. to accept anything less than
consider my services worth. | may be
out of an engagement temporarily. but
thank heaven, | have not degraded my
self by taking any paltry advances.
and | still consider myself a gentle
man."
Then he added, in a lower and less
aggressive tone. But / most candidly
own that the pangs Of hunger may
soon make me forget my professional
dignity, as l have not had a mouthful
to eat in two days
For heavens sake" exclaimed the
plying Dixey. take this and get some
thing to eat!' And he laid in the starv-
ing mans hand a sovereign.
With the touch of gold In his con-
seriousness the recipients face under
went a magical change. Hating a
passing cab. he turned to Dixey and
said: Thanks. old fellow. I'll return
this in a couple of days. Cabby. drive
me to the Cafe Royal"
And away he went to spend that
precious sovereign at a single throw.
His pride as a gentleman must not be
allowed to suffer.-Detroit Free Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
SENTENCED BY JUDGE HOWE
German COhspiratOrs Against United
States Must Go To Prison.

States Must Go To Prison.
DR.. Karl Buenz, George hotter and
Adolph Hachmeister of the Hamburg
American line, convicted of conspiracy
to defraud the United States govern
ment were sentenced Saturday to
serve 1 u years in the federal peniten-
tiary at Atlanta. Joseph Popping
haus was sentenced to one year. The
Hamburg American line was fined 81.
Bail was fixed at $4,000 in each case
and was accepted from a surety COM
pany.
Sentence was pronounced after
Judge Harland B. Howe had
oVerruled motions by William Rand,
Jr., chief counsel for the de-
Tense, for dismissal of the YER
dict on the ground that it was con-
trary to the evidence and law in the
case. In making his motion Mr.. Rand
said he had little hope that it would
be entertained by the court. United
States District Attorney H. Snowden
Marshall in moving for sentence said
that it was his painful duty to ask
for substantial enlistment, not so
much for it's effects on the defendants,
but to serve as a warning to Others
DR.. Buenz told his friends that his
only regret was that the American
people should believe that he had done
anything to injure them or had ever
had anything but the kindliest feel
ings toward this country. Through
Mr.. Rand, the aged director of the
Hamburg American line, asked Judge
Howe to take into consideration that
his three co-defendants were his sub
ordinates and that if any offense was
committed they were merely acting
under his orders.
The nominal fine imposed on the
Hamburg company was ex-
planned by Judge Howe as due to his
wish to free the case, as far as possible
from the odor of money" He said
that there was no evidence to show
that the company, as such, had entered
into any conspiracy and that it was
probable that DR.. Buenz alone had
any power to bind it in any of the
proceedings complained of. The light
er sentence imposed on Poppinghaus
was in recognition of the fact that he
occupied a subordinate position and
had merely carried out the orders of
his superiors without having an ac-
tive part in the planning of the con-
spiracy for which they were convicted.
In sentencing DR.. Buenz, Judge
Howe announced that if the sentence
WAS the nlSn6T court ne
would be willing to support any move
to obtain clemency on the ground of
the advanced age of the prisoner.
This case" said Judge Howe, will
undoubtedly be taken to the court of
appeals and to the United States su-
preme court. If sentence is affirmed
and it is claimed that Imprisonment
would be a peril to DR.. Buenz on ac-
count OF his advanced age, the case
will be referred to the executive de-
partment Of the government. This
court will be willing to take any ac-
ton that may be desirable in support
of such a move"
The maximum penalty which could
have been imposed on the prisoners
under each indictment was two years
Imprisonment and a fine of $4,000.
Each was indicted on two counts, but
Judge Howe declared that he consid-
cred both indictments to cover one of
Tense.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
EAST CABOT
Farmers Flowing In December Dam
deliOnS In Bloom.

fMrs. VIM. D. Barr, Correspondent
Several of the farmers here were
blowing Nov. Goth, some the first days
of December. Dandelion blossom
could been seen at the home of your
correspondent Nov. 3Oth. The sum
mer days from Nov. oath until the
might of the 28th certainly deserve
mention. 1t is an unusual sight in
Vermont to see one doing the fall
work in December.
Arthur Reed shot a doe Monday,
Nov. 10Th.
Mrs. H. G. Roy, who has had a very
bad finger on her left hand, had il
lanced Sunday.
Mrs. Susie McCuen of Dunbarton,
N. H, was a weekend guest at Gill
bert EIilrs.
Charles Rowland and Mrs. WILDER
Rowland and daughter, Esther, of
Cabot spent Thursday here.
Harley Swazey bid off the Mary L
Houghton place at the auction sale
last Thursday, paying 1895.
Mrs. r. A. Halcrow and daughter,
Sarah, of Peacham were guests of Mrs
w. D. Barr Wednesday. Sarah stayed
with Mrs. Barr, while Mr.. Barr was
in Burlington.
OTN1ll0 S1OI d OO0 4QSSOdy.
o. V. Hooker Of st. Johnsbury was
a weekend guest at the Barr home.
Ernest Bolton of Peacham was al
Harry YOung's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chandler of
Peacham were at Frank Pecks Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Barr and Mr.
and Mrs. w. r. Rowland and daugh-
ter of Cabot were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Barr Sunday.
w. d. Barr went to Burlington
Wednesday night His father under
went an operation Thursday morn
ing at the Mary Fletcher hospital. He
returned Friday night leaving his
father quite comfortable.
! Miss Maggie Houghton spent sew
eral days last week at her sister. Mrs.
Henry Smiths, at Cabot
Harry Young carried the mail Sat-
urday. Mail carrier Blake spent the
day at ST. Johnsbury.
Arthur Reed and Leon HOPKINS re-
turned to Lyndon Monday the 29th OF
November; 8. A. Chandler to Dan
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
SPEED OF THE SPARK.
A Fly Bill In New York and Flash TO
the Pacific Coast.

a Fly Bill In New York and q Flash 70
the Pacific Coast.
Speed: Speed: That is the cry Of the
wire today. says Mr.. Robert Wells
Richie in an artfIe in Harper's Maya
zine. in which he makes vivid the
swiftness and concentration with
which the telegraph and the men who
serve 1t must work when the clamor OF
the news hungry makes a delay of sec
onds intOlerable.
Once a year In this country comes a
test that cracks the nerves Of men who
groom the wire. This is when the
baseball madness advances into the
dog days of the so called worlds series.
when the police have to cleave a lane
through the pack watching bulletin
boards. Tens of thousands witness the
games with their own eyes; many mil
lions demand to be spectators by proxy
Over the entire stretch of wire from
the Polo grounds in New York to San
Francisco the circuit is made blind"
it cannot be broken by human agency
All is ready From Harlem to the
Golden Gate the strain is at maximum ::
uuCu dIG lGnSCu " lne wire IL
alive.
cobb flies to Murphy" dictates the
baseball reporter in the press stand
judging the trajectory of the batted
ball almost with the crack of the bat.
Cobb flies to Murphy" calls the as
sistant sporting editor of the San Fran
cisco evening paper. and his voice is
megaphOned to the crowd that blocks
Kearny street. Before the high fly bat
ted by Cobb on the Polo grounds has
smacked the glove of Murphy In the
outfeld the traffic policeman standing
by LOtta's fountain in the Pacific coast
city knows the play is made. "And Is
caught out the reporter in the press
stand supplements.
Murphy never misses EN-" com
ments the San Francisco policeman be
fore the outielder has returned the ball
to the pitchers box.