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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
Mackensen No Scot.

The idea current in the Scottish
press that General Won Mackensen Il
a Highlander gone astray is quite err
roneous. One finds on the continent
occasional traces OF Scottish names
slightly transformed to fit their sur
roundinga. They are common enough
In Holland. thanks to the famous
eighteenth century regiment Of the
scotaDutch. and we have an exam
ple In the Norwegian pianist. Gfleg.
whose ancestors. Greigs OF Arboath.
settled in Bergen. In Norway. Won
Mackensen Ia no sort Of q Mackenzie.
He takes his name from the village Of
Mackensen. on the Selling. . small as
ricultural spot in Hanover, not far
from the once pleasant town Of Hides
helm. Like most families who derive
their names from the soil. General
Won Mackensen comes from q very old
family, though its patent OF nobility
il entirely modern. Manehestel
Guardian.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
Strange Tragedy Cones b Light.

Canyonville, or.--Tiow an old trap.
per. with his leg caught In . big bear
trap. periahed alone and iniserably In
the forest IL years ago. was revealed
by the finding OF q skeleton with q
bone held In the rusted trap. on the
Fortune Branch Greek. and reported
here Wednesday.
Tho skeleton is believed 70 be that
Of a once well-known character named
Blynn. who had cabin at the head OF
the creek, about mile from where
the skeleton was found. The place Is
about half way between here and Glen.
dale.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22

London.--"The wall OF q church ia
not an appropriate place to perpetuate
hatred" was the reason given by Sir
Philip Wilbraham. chancellor Of the
diocese Of Chester. whom refusing to
permit q memorial tablet to a victim
OF the Lusitanla In Holyole church
10 bear the inscription. ''wh0 was muir
dered on the Lusitania by the Ger
mans" The chancellor then suggest
cd that the inscription should read,
"Who lost his life when the l,usitania
was torpedoed by the Germans" This
was agreed to.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
Mlxea FOR Heroes souaht.

London. The Rev. Ernest Hough'
ton. q Bristol rector, has started an
appeal to patriotic women OF the ma
tion to give their lives TO ameliorate
the condition Of manned heroes OF the
war by marrying them. He has launch
ed League for the Marrying Of Bro
ken Heroes
The rector contends that the ex-
ample OF France shows that unions
thus arranged promise greater per
centage Of happiness than Is custo-
mary from the methods In England,
because they are based on q high de-
gree OF unselfishness.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
900 rms y opIum selzeu.

Seattle. Wash. - Eight hundred
pounds Of smoking opium. valued at
$4,000, was seized here by customs
officers on board the blue funnel liner
Calchas. The opium was contained in
900 Theoretically sealed tins which
were secreted in an airshaft. The CAL
chas, bound from Vancouver to Seat
tie, went aground 10 days ago at Point
Wilson. After being pulled off she
was towed TO Seattle and placed in
drydock for extensive repairs.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
State May Aid Road Work.

Salem. the state highway
commission probably will aliot $4,000
for repairing the six miles OF road be-
tween fiillsboro and Forest Grove in
Washington county seems probable,
following q conference with delega-
tion from Washington county. II was
decided 10 have Engineer Cantine
make an inspection OF the road soon.
Members OF the Washington county
court advised the board that II the
state would contribute $4,000, the
county would make levy and obtain
additional funds for the road. It is
estimated that the cost Of the i'm
will be about $4,000.
The road is considered to be part
of the system Of state highways map
ped out during ex-Highway Commis-
sIoner Bowiby's administration.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
MI,k Bulletin 10 Coming

A bulletin that win show the econ
omic features OF milk and milk by
products throughout the world will
soon be issued by the state university
at Eugene. Comparative costs between
Oregon and other great milk produc-
ing regions win be shown. The pur-
pose will be to indicate whether an
outside market exists that would just
ify great expansion Of the dairy in
dustry In this state.
The bulletin Is expected to perform
the service for dairymen that last
years bulletin entitled Markets for
potatoes" did for potato growers,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22

Salem.-Although chapter 226 Of the
1915 session laws provides for a vot-
era list for election boards. Attorney
General Brown has held that chapter
200 OF the last session laws, which
also defines the voters list. should
govern. The opinion was given in
response TO a request by District At
forney Evans, OF Muitnomah county.
Chapter 226, the attorney general
points out, primarily intends to pro
vide for permanent registration Of
voters.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22

Rochester. N. Y.--HiEhwaymen sand
bagged Newton Hoffman. 20 years old.
as he stepped from southbound Erie
train at South Haven Wednesday and
wired him, head and foot. to the track.
He was run over by train which
came along an hour later and his foot
taken off. His head had been placed
between the tracks and was unhurt-
II is thought he will recover.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
Orchards Traded for Wheat Land,

Medford. Buckeye Orchards, own
cd by Houston Brothers. which won
Yellow Newtown sweepstakes at the
Spokane Apple Show In 1911. was
traded TO @. II. Owen, OF Stockton. Cal.
for 100 acres Of wheat and alfalfa land.
Buckeye Orchards consist OF s. acres
OF pears and apples and i6 acres OF
dairy land and is one Of the best fruit
properties In this section OF the state.
Houston Brothers win raise cattle and
hogs on larger scale than Ia possible
in the Rogue river valley.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
Watch 10 Bullet stop.

Roseburg. or.--Jamie w. Pickett. of
Glendale. while deer hunting In the
forest, was struck over the heart by q
bullet, his life being saved by his
watch, which was smashed. A hunt-
ing license carried in the pocket was
torn TO shreds. Mr.. Pickett had been
In the timber only o short time when
the incident occurred. He believes he
was either mistaken for deer and
fired at, or was struck by bullet fired
from distance. He saw no one.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22

According to the annual statement
on the production OF mineral waters
in 1914, now available for distribution
by the geological Survey E4.s6S, ,lee gnl'
Ions Of mineral Waler were sold dursn1
the year. This Quentity came from
szs commercial springs ard had
value of si.ss2ss26
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22
Emharuo On Powder Enforeed.

El Customs officials refused
to permit shipment Of powder to
cross the border Thursday. This was
the first indication that an embargo
on the expectation Of arms and ammu-
milton Is in effect. It is understood
the shipment was stopped by order OF
General ]. ]. pershing. commanding
at Fort Bliss. cooperating with the
cuatoma authorities.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22

Bangor, Me.--Another shipment Of
British gold from London to New
York, BY way OF Halifax, passed
through here in special armed bag
gage car attached to regular train
The value OF the shipment was estl-
mated at from sepoo,eoo to SIC. 900 900.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-10-22

Frank L. Polk. corporation counsel
Of New York City. has been appointed
counselor OF the state department.
He 10 a graduate Of Yale and Of Co
iumhla law school and veteran of
tho spanish-AmerIcan war.
>~e~~>>~~~~~e-~0o-~~~ ~~~e~>>e-o-,-~->~~~->-~-~
framed by Secretary Garrison after
more than q years study with officers
OF the general staff. With 1t the pres
ident Is in hearty accord, regarding It
as . conservative, well-balanced pro
gram.
While the details have not been re-
yealed substantial increase in the
regular army, probably from $4,000 10
at least 10000 men. and the creation
of q reserve OF perhaps 100000 men
through short-term enlistment service
OF citizens In military training. are
said to be parts of the plan.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16
RON0. ROLL

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 ChaS. Tariska
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The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16
News Agency

Let us take your order for your magazines and other read ing matter or renew for you, We are in position to take your order for any newspaper or mag azine published and will guaran. tee the lowest subscription price.
 The Carlisle Independent.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

Don't forget to go to Long s , and 1Oc Store when in town. They have just what you want.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

Buy your Christmas apples at c. c. Perkins. Just received another car. Prices right.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

Can't you under stand? I want your rabbits, hides, furs, etc. c. c. Perkins.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

Toys of all kinds. Just the hings you want. Long's Store.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

Office space for rent. Apply at this office.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

Eat dinner with the Methodist Ladies, Saturday. December Is.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

The Methodist Ladies. will serve dinner Saturday, Dec. IS.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

Carbon paper for Sale at this office.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-12-16

My line of Christmss candies is complete. c. c. Perkins.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30

Editors Folsom and Warren,
Pine City and Hinckley, respec-
lively, are having quite a time
about the court house proposition
and where to locate it if a new is
to be built. Last week the Enter
prise devoted much of the front
page to new court house matter,
bringing out some good, sound
arguments as far as that is con-
cerned, and gave no little publ
city to Howard Folsom and his
Poker. Editor Folsom Is most
naturally, for his home town,
Pine City. But if the two dear
brothers from the south will stop
just long enough to listen, just a
minute. we will tell you where
the county seat ought to be placed
IL moved. A county seat should
be placed near the center of the
county. Are you on? Do you
know what town is nearest to the
geographical center Of Pine
County? Do you know what
town or community has made
the most rapid progress the last
few years? Well, our minute is
about up, SO we will not keep you
in suspense any longer, but the
place we refer to is none other
than our own little home town
Askov.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30

playing the coward act by re-
naming in America and plotting
treason against the land of their
adoption.
However, we can gratefully
say, that as compared with the
large number of American citi-
zens of foreign birth, but a small
number are disloyal and by far
the greater number are loyal and
true to their adopted. country,
and would fight for it to the last
ditch, should necessity require it.
We are taking no sides in the
European conflict, let Europe
fight its own battles.
Let the United States and its
citizens remain neutral, but firm
in their demands for their just
rights.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30

1t Is the same old world that we
greeted on New Years morning, But
somehow il looked SO different The
invisible dividing line between last
year and this has made possible a
new angle OF vision, The grip of old
passions seems to have lost its hold
and new purpose, partly old, partly
new throbs for recognition. A gen
tleness appears in faces thought to
be hard and cynical. Happiness
sparkles in the eyes of sad and lonely
tolk sort OF introduction is need
&C to oneself For the dawn of the
new year makes possible fresh at
tack on the age-weary problems
another attempt to produce the best
instead OF the good, and new walk
down hy,wass OF human experience
where one may be a good Samaritan
with no eye, but his to see and
| understand, The world Is all new or
New Years morning 1870 my world
yom world, our world--to make ovel
for the kinxdom. Ralph Weile,
keAlar
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30
QUAINT SOLDIER CEREMONY
How Crack Scotch Regiment, the Sea-
forth Hiahianders, ushers In
the New Year.

The Seaforth Highlanders, one OF
Seotiand's crack regiments now at the
trent, have one of the most peculiar
New Years eve customs of the whole
British army, The ceremony is pic,
turesaue and imposing.
On the night of Hogmanay. at about
1890 o'clock. the regiment assem-.
bIes in the barrack square. A few
minutes later the oldest soldier i'm the
battalion. dressed as Druid. makes
his appearance to the accompani-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30
DUAL CITIZENSHIP

Ihe following Is an article
which should have appeared be-
fore, but owing to our Christmas
rush had neither the time nor
space to publish it. After read
ing II through you will note that
Mr.. Wilson hands it right straight
out to- those tWo-faced hyphen-
ated carps. who pretend to be
serving the land of their adop-
ton. A calling Is hardly enough
for some Of those fellows. a good,
sound thrashing would perhaps
do more good. The article is
clipped from an exchange and
reads as follows:
In his message to congress,
President Wilson scores and
Justly so-in terms of biting sar-
casm, those so-called hyphenated
citizens of the United States,
who are leading, or attempting
to lead. a dual citizenship. In
their acts they display rankest
eowardice. They claim outward
", allegiance to the land of their
adoption, accept and enjoy the
protection Of its laws, it's unpar-
alelled privileges, freedom and
opportunities, but secretly their
sympathies are with the land OF
their birth. the land to which
in their naturalization vows, they
renounced allegiance. They hide
behind the folds of the American
flag. and secretly plot treason
against our government, thu:
seeking to assist the land Of
their nativity: Their acts hav,
already entangled our govern
ment in grave difficulties with
foreign countries. and if allowet
to continue unhampered, thei
disloyal and reasonable conduc
will sooner or later embroil tn,
United States in war with othe
great nations.
In any country in Europe. acts
such IS have been perpetrate,
by q few American citizen
against the peace and dignity 0
the United States government,
would be treated as rank treason
and speedily meet with the u
verest punishment.
Let those hyphenated citizens
who are 50 solicitous Of the we
fare Of the country of their birtl
depart ACROSS the water and tigf
for their native land, instead I
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30

A nearby newspaper makes a
habit of copying articles written
for the American without giving
credit. We wouldn't mind it so
much II they stole articles written
by ourselves, but occasionally we
receive and publish articles
written by able writers, which
are written for the American
exclusively. Please give credit
Brother.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30

MAlNI Cl ~ Z AfAlNDlDAl EJ
With several avowed candidates
for the Republican nomination
for governor, namely, Lindbergh,
Raab, Schmahl and Mammalian,
the Democrats up a tree over the
wet and dry problem and with
petty jealousy cropping out in
both camps, it looks like the Pro-
hibition candidate for governor
in Minnesota in 1916 will have a
walk-away.
Apropos this condition a prom
inent Twin City Prohibitionist
told a good story the other day
In nearby state a few years
ago. he said, they held G hig
revival at the Baptist church in
my home town. Thirty or more
persons professed religion and a
day was duly set for the converts
to be baptised at a creek a few
miles in the country.
THE old pastor and his good
wife were two of the best people
lIhave ever known, but they had
a 17-year old boy that was just
the reverse. Well, on the day of
the big baptizing this scapegoat
of a son and a number of his
associates were playing game
Of poker in the preachers study.
The old man, rather forgetful
suddenly remembering the days
program and fearing he would be
late at the baptismal services
rushed to his study to get his
rubber suit. ..... s
Taken by surprise, the son
grabbed up the cards and showed
them all. just as they lay into the
pocket of that garment. The
father hurriedly drew it on and
drove away with his wife to the
creek. There was a great null
titude assembled. Soon the con.
verts walked into the stream and
the minister followed, the people
on shore singing sacred hymn
with great solemnity. Meantime
as the preacher waded into deer
water, his pockets bulged and the
cards. face up, began to drop
out. one by one. First came the
ace of hearts. then the king
queen, jack, five and duce fol
lowed in rapid succession.
THE folks gaped. almost stop
ped singing and many began t.
nudge each other. whisper ane
, laugh. On strobe the faithful ole
parson, blissfully ignorant of thu
: scandal. Finally his wife. he,
, face ashen and her voice tremb
ling, unable to hold her peac,
longer, caught sight of her dew
!. ilish son and tragically shoutet
out to him: Son. save daddy!
The boy was pale and shak
ing too, but from q differen
, cause and he excitedly retorted
|, Let him save himself. ma! III
!, has a royal flush and if he can
) net win on that hand, he ough
to lose!'
. with the Republicans an
: Democrats split and hedging fear
A fully on the wet and dry prohler
and many other live questions a
: we'll, with half of the state a
t ready dry and the rest of it near
Q ~ so, if the dry forces of tn
r state do not unite and elect the
Town ticket in 1916. they ought
!. lose. y" Exchange.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30
Men Meant for Leaders.

Some things are better as private
property. Others ought to be shared.
In daily life. Robert Louis Stevenson 8
rule OF distribution is a good one:
Keep your fears To yourself. but
share your courage with others,
Those who follow this rule always be-
come leaders in the end by sheer
force OF character growth
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30
Happg 9ew Dear
The Following New Year wish
lis ascliped to Goethe

Health enough to make work
pleasure,
Wealth enough TO support your
needs
Strength enough to battle with
difficulties and overcome them.
Grace enough to confess your SINS
ana forsake them
Patience enough to toll until some
good is accomplished.
Charity enough that shall see
some good in your neighbor.
Cheerfulness enough that shall
make others glad.
Love enough that shall move you
to be useful and helpful to others.
Faith that shall make real the
things OF God.
And hope that shall remove all
anxious fears concerning the future.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30

ment OF flourish of trumpets AS.
cending the improvised throne. he
calls on tho veterans to show their
uniforms and achievements OF bygone
times. To the music Of the pipes and
brass band veteran after veteran, ar
rayed In the uniforms worn by the reg
iment at different periods. marches
past and salutes the Druid. The Druid
then toasts The Seaforth Highland
ers."
After a display OF Highland dancing
the alarm is sounded, and the second
oldest soldier, arrayed as Father Time.
approaches. The veterans then re-
treat, leaving their honors to be guard
ed by their successors, and Father
Time expels the Druid,
At the last stroke of midnight q
loud knock is heard at the gate and
out rings the sentry's challenge:
HALT Who goes theree"
The New Year." comes back the
answer
Advance, New Year. and give the
countersign." is the next command.
Pass, New Year: alrs WE'LL"
The gate Is then opened and the
youngest boy of the battalion enters,
dressed as the high chief of ancient
Ross, to represent the New Year The
colonel shakes hands with the boy
while the band strikes up. A Guild
New Year to Ane and A.
After the colonels greeting to the
battalion the national anthem Is
played and the men fall out
With joyful heart, on dainty toes,
Her eyes ashine, each cheek rose,
Well laden with her presents goes
The Christma3 maid.
In Santa's task she claims share,
And bears her gifts with thoughtful
care,
While Love attends her everywhere,
4 willing aid.
Oh, Santa, take friendly tip,
Unless you want to lose your grip.
| Don't let her make another trip
In all your days.
For she's vision, 70 complete,
So captivating, fair and sweet,
That she has got you surely beat
| A hundred ways.
lT DAsAksa.4sAAx
III rs
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30

Subscription Price, LOO Per Year

Entered AZ SECOND. class matter September II.
1915 at the postofiice at Askov. Minnesota, under
the act of March g. 1873,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-30
A GREAT DAY.

This In Christmas day. the an.
niyersary OF the worlds great
est event. To one day all the
early world looked forward: to
the same day the later world
looks back. That day holds time
together. -Alexander Smith.