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New Britain herald., 1915-06-05


the most beautifully located Greek
theaters on the continent. Madame
Katherine Tingley, successor to Ma
dame Blavatsky, well gowned. elo-
auent as a Pankhurst, surrounded by
all the dignity that doth hedge
king, is one of the outstanding per-
sonalities of the Pacific coast.
CALIFORNIA; Matchless Shore.
Santa Barbara boasts the best pre-
served and best known of all Cali
fornia missions. The Franciscan
padre in his brown rope girdled garb
will draw from out its mystic depths
a shiny Ingersoll watch to learn the
time of day, while you meanwhile are
romantically trying to read the an
tique sun dial.
The paradise for the golfer is the
sylvan hotel, the Del Monte, at Mon
terey. While the New York business
man here INDUCES 'his zest for bunk
ers anr hazards, his wife will be mo-
toring around the Seventeen Mile
Drive, an incompatible ocean bouIe-
ward shaded by giant Expresses; his
religiously-inclined daughter will be
attending a summer conference at
Asilomar, the Silver Bay of the Coast
erary colony where such poets and
story-writers as George Sterling,
Mary Austin, Harry Leon Wilson,
Edward Hopper, Grace mcgowan
Cooke live a more or less Bohemian
existence. Carmel also owns the mis-
sion that contains the grace of Fa-
Their Sierra.
Past Santa Cruz where is the most
conveniently located grove of Cali
fornia big trees for the hurried tour
list to inspect, one tree having diam
ter of -twenty-three feet; past San
Jose. the departing point for a thrill
ling auto -stage ride UP Mr.. Hamil-
ton to the huge Lick observatory;
past Palo Alto, the home of Leland
Stanford university, the rute brings
one finally to San Francisco and the
Panama-Pacific exposition, the most
ornate Worlds Fair ever staged.
San Francisco and Her Big Fair.
What shall be said of this great,
big, boyish ,mischievous metropolis?
It throbs with all the human nature
of the early 49ers, boiled down, like
sap into maple sugar, most inspiring,
most romantic municipal unit in the
hemisphere. San Francisco is all
hope and all hills. Up and down the
mountainous slopes of the latter
cable cars crawl like flies. The wea-
ther is always chilly, usually both
chillyRan breezy, "A fine climate to
work In you will hear fifty times
from the first fifty San Franciscans
you talk with. Furs are worn by
the women every month of the year.
1t is openly Bohemian, this wind
swept city, with a kind Of luxurious
Greek abandon 1t calls itself un-
moral rather than immoral. The typ
ical amusement of the native is
four-hour dinner in the evening. The
cafes are the scintillating centers of
social life. Completely dominated by
trade unionism, San Francisco exhib-
it's some of the finest and some of the
darkest features of this movement.
Tragic to relate, it harbors more per-
sons who gain their living as paid
employees of the liquor business than
! it has Protestant church members.
For religious work it is as arid as an
alkaH desert. Thank the Lord, there
are nevertheless a few John the Bap-
lists who have gone into this desert
to preach.
Overlooked Treasure corners i'm san
Francisco.
There is quadrilateral of sight
seeing duty for the tourist in this city
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05

Chicago. June 5.--vincent Dur11
and Frank Touth, aviators, were i
critical condition today as a rcsul
of falling 800 feet while testing
new biplane yesterday. Durry was
former pupil of Lincoln Beachy.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05

Milan, June 5,b:1k A. -Coun,
tess Marie Tarnovsky seNtenced ii
May. 1910. to eight years impfIeon'
ment for completely, INT the murder d
Count Kamarowsky At Venice in No.
vember. 1907. has been pardoped ans
released. -. 4 -.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05
WAGES INCREASED.

Bartlesville, Okla, June 5.--An in
crease Of fifteen per cent in wages OF
employees of the zinc smeiters OF Bart
lesville was announced yesterday.
che raise is due chieny to the large
increase in the demand for zinc since
the beginning Of hostilities in Europe
smelter men said.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05

Agents for MCCALL PATTERNS.
Mccall patterns have a remarkable
Pperfection in accuracy, in fit and in
Isfmplicity. Women who have made a
.replst 7tion for being well dressed tell
|u4 t1Eat 1T is not too much to state
|fliat women who have never made g.
I5ss before can by means Of Nc
8&ll pattern produce q gown that
181lxs exactly like the fashion illus
etI&tion, 10 and 15c.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05
ADRIATIC AT LIVERPOOL.

dontreal. June 5.-The Canadian
kific railway received yesterday q
degram from Liverpool announcing
&arrlyaI there OF the White Star
Al6rfatic, which sailed May az
= new York with Sir Thomas
ik11nessy, presideI1tspf the railway,
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05
LONDON TIMES AND
RICHARDSON FREED
British Government Case Against
Them Brought Under Realm Act
Dismissed by Sir David Barnett.


London, June s, 1:05 p. NTH
governments case against the Lon
don Times and Major e. III. Richard
son, on the charge of revealing in
formation useful to enemies of Great
Britain, was dismissed today by Sir
David Barnett in police court
The defense contended that the in
formation in question, contained let
ter written to Major Richardson and
published in the Times was perfectly
well known to Germany. 1t was TO
the effect that the last of the French
reserves were in the field and that
raw young recruits had been called
up.
The case was heard under the de-
Tense of the realm act.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05
CHAPMAN DROPS DEAD.

Ralls Village, June 5.-A. Pope
apn1ah, secretary Of the Bald Head
kb of America. dropped dead at his
pie here yesterday He was IS 5
~ old and had been prominent in
hocratic circles in this section OF
state.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05

combinations lace and embroidery
trimmed fine quality Nainsook, sizes
S6 to 46, would be considered good
xAtse at 75c. soc each.

s& Night Gowns.-Round, square and
.N neck, nicely made and trimmed In
lace and needlework, fine quality,
muslin cut full sizes and lengths at
75c, value Soc each.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05

shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton outside army headquarters in
Galicia.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05

Mccall Magazine for July sc.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-05
A Cristain Roycraftcf.

Riverside Is a city with hotel.
Frank Miller might be called a sort
OF Congregational Roycrofter, who, az
he says. lis trying to inject idealistn
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
According to Notice.

During sham fight which constitut.
ed part OF a certain infantry bat
talion's training for the war q COM
pany was told OF to follow up the re-
treating enemy" For this purpose
the pursuers, who had been having
q strenuous time, had to cross fairly
wide river, and were marched to the
nearest bridge, which was about four
miles away. Imagine their disappoint-
ment on arriving to find this notice
attached to the bridge OF the enc
my: This bridge is blown up But
the officer in command OF the pursuers
was q man of action, and promptly
attached a notice to one OF his leading
men and proceeded to march his force
across the bridge. They had almost
crossed IL, when an umpire suddenly
appeared, frantically waving his hand
and exclaiming: THE bridge Ia blown
up: ali these men are drowned" The
commanding officer made no reply. but
simply pointed to his notice. which
read: This company is swimming
acrossi"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
SEA FIGHT SPOILED FOREVER
Al Least So Far a. Being Favorits
Theme for Artists 10
Concerned.

Truman H. Newherry's comments on
our naval equipment serve to remind
us that favorite theme OF the artist
1.-THE sea battle--is spoiled forever.
Modern vessels fight at from ten to
seventeen miles. II they night at oil.
and thrilling pictures such % Jones.
Perry. Farragut, Nelson and Dewey
have inspired probably viii not be
painted again.
Marine warfare has become very
largely matter OF hide-Lnd-seek any.
way. So far has the gunmAker out
stripped the Armorplate builder that
were equally matched vessels to en-,
gage, few seconds firing would 70
duce millions OF dollars worth oil
ships TO scrap-iron shAnbles
And when the skulking menace Of
the submarine In considered we can
understand how completely the tra.
ditions OF sen fiEhting have been up.
set.
II was predicted that modern war
fare on land would be stripped Of all
It's former aspects, but we are told oi
bayonet charges, OF trenches 40 yards
apart, OF steel helmets and even Of full
suits OF armor being used. Yet on the
sea what destruction has beer
wrought has been through methods
far removed from the old.fashioned
stand-up fight through which heroes oil
other days won their fame.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
Time Oldn't Matter.

A prominent lawyer tells thts tala
Or the hills II Kentucky, He haA -
In Jackson during the hearing q !
big land case, and after the str11n =
several weeks ID the courtruoa -
decided to take 1 trip up n the no1n
tains and enjoy the ouletina inau1nnnn
Of the hills. He Travelled TN l
and narrow mountain roads IN -
found himseif. u the end q esvos4
days journey. about forty q -
miles from the railroad. Il 49, 11oe1
noon. the lawyer judged. for ~ $500
had rim down and he could ~ ri
exact. Hut In the mtdst Of this g. -
temptation the lawyer csune upo r
Old darky sittinx upon hpNeee1
longside thu road.
What time have your - aslke1 =
the old darby.
.WeIl. sub. bosn, the old watch 1ny4
she's about ton minutes u tWs3vas
was tho reply.
II that sun time Or railroad fimer
again questioned the lawyer.
What differences does that ma1e.
One am about 40 fer from here ~ -
other. Louisville mea.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
ITALY MAKES WAR ON TURKS
King Victor Emmanuel Concentrates
Large Army to Aid Allies in
the Oardanelies.

Rome, via London. Aug. 24.--ItaIy
has formally declared war on Turkey.
The Turkish ambassador called at the
foreign Office and received his pass.
ports. He has left Rome.
The government issued a brief cir.
cuiar. addressed to Italian representa-
uves In foreign countries and explain
Ing ltaly's reasons for declaring wa.
on the porte. The statement Tecited
Turkish acts of hostilities against the
Italian government, the holding UP Of
Italian reservists and concluded:
italy Gives Reasons.
In view OF these obvious infractions
OF the categorical promises made by
the Ottoman government, and follow.
Ing our ultimatum of Aug. 8, provoked
by the evasions of the Ottoman gov
eminent, particularly with regard to
rree departure OF Italian subjects from
Asia Minor, the Italian government
mas sent instructions to the Italian am.
Dassador to ConstantinopIe to commu.
nicate to the Turkish government a
declaration Of war by Italy
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
cARRANzA'S ANSWER IS BRIEF
CURLY Acknowledges Receipt Of Pan
American Appeal--No Further
Word 10 Expected.

Washington, Aug. 2l.--General Car
rama has curtly acknowledged re-
ceipt OF the Pan-American-M Mexican
peace note.
This acknowledgment he cabled to
his agency here. II was not an an
swer. Agency officials broadly limited
it was the last that would be heard
from him.
Here 1t is:
THE department of foreign rela-
tions received today the note sent
by the Secretary of State of the Unit
ed States and the representatives Of
the South American republics through
Mr.. Silliman.
(Signed) ~. CARRANZA."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
Trial Of Miner. for murder eeoin..

Boulder, COL. Aug. 24.--One of the
cases which has attracted wide atten-
ton In the series OF legal battles
which followed the strike OF Colorado
coal miners in 1854 opened in the
district court here. The defendants
are E. L. Doyle, secretary-treasurer OF
district No. Is, United Mineworkers of
America: T. H. Hickey. secretary Of
the Colorado Federation of Labor. and
John o'Connor. Jack Cassidy and Joe
Poiestio, local mine union leaders in
the Northern Colorado coal fields.
They are charged with murder.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
Murphy's Dilemma.

They met on tn . high road and
shook hands.
"Shure. Pat" said Murphy. "bettin's
q shockin' bad habit"
"Shure, Murphy" said Pat. ''But
why?"
"Ye know Costigan?"
"Troth | dol"
Well" said Murphy. he bet me six.
pence to shilling that couldn't
swallow an egg without breaking the
shell OF II"
And did We lose the bet?" asked
Pat.
mo. Pat, won II" replied Murphy.
Then phwat's ailin' ye?'
"Shure, It's the egg that's ailin'
me- groaned Murphy. III l jump
about I'll break It and cut me stonl-
ach wild the shell. an II / kape quiet
It'll hatch an I'll have q Shanghai
rooster scratchin' me ide."--Pear-
sons.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
Galveston Repsirs Mains.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 24.-An ade
qnate water supply, the city's mos'
pressing need since the tropical storm
week ago. will be obtained at once
and trains will be running again into
the city within two weeks. Ii was an
nOunced BY those directing the work
" restoring order.
Repairs III two water mains, this
submerged main across the bay and
the pipe line across the damaged
c1neeway to the mainland are being
rushed with the possibility that con
nections viii be made in q few hours
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
DnEADNoUGHT.sTH THREE CRUISERS
AND SEVEN TORPEDO BoATs
LOST IN NAVAL Battle IN
GULF or RIGA.
RESULTS IN KAlsER's
FLEET WITHDRAWING
Petragrad Reioices Az Teuton Ships
Are Repulsed- Reports Losses to
Baltic Fleet Exceedingly Small,
In No Way Impairing Efficiency.

London, Aug. 24-The naval battle
III which German and Russian war;
ships have been engaged for several
days In the Gulf of Riga has resulted
In the German fleet withdrawing. aft
err having lost the battle cruiser Molt-
Ike, a warship Of the dreadnought
type, three other cruisers and seven
torpedo boats, according to state
ment credited to the president of the
Russian duma
Siays Loss Not Mentioned.
This is the latest information con-
corning the German naval attack.
which was undertaken az q measure
OF cooperation with the Teutonic land
operations in Courland and especially
against the important port OF Riga.
The significance of the German with.
drawal is not brought out in the Petro.
grad dispatch and no mention is made
in 1t of any Russian losses. A Ger.
man report announced that the
Russians had lost three small war.
ships two gunboats and q torpedo
boat.
The announcement of the president
OF the duma as sent by the correspon
dent follows:
In the Riga battle the Germans
lost one. superdreadnought, the Molt.
Ike, three cruisers and seven torpedo
boats.
The German feet has withdrawn
from Riga bay.
German Barges Taken.
The Germans tried to make a de
scent near Pernpvin tPernigell, on the
east shore of the Gulf of Riga, some
IS miles north of Riga, four barges
crammed with soldiers took part in the
descent. They were repulsed by the
Russian troops without the co-opera
ton of artillery, the Germans being ex
terminated and the barges captured.
"Petrograd INDUCED in pardonable
rejoicings today. The desperate eff
forts OF the Germans to upset our mill
tary plans by creating diversion on
the Esthonian coast has signally failed
Aided by British submarines we
We're able from the shelter OF the
great and little towns to harass and
cripple and finally to drive the enemy
out OF the gulf.
The losses Of the gallant Baltic
feet were extremely small, In no way
impairing its efficiency, and so long as
this is preserved no serious damage
can immediately threaten Petrograd. =
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
TRIBUTE 70 THE CANDIDATE


One morning, when Tom Shipp was
running for congress in indianapolis
man called him up on the telephone
and requested an interview with him
Ship had q busy day before him. and
intimated that opportunities for inter
views were limited.
We'll. Tom" said the voice over
the telephone. ''you certainly ought to
talk to mo. I've known You ever since
you were a little bit OF q kid You
know that don't yous''
Yes" said Tom mendaciously. 7
know that"
And I've loved you as II you we're
my own son. continued the voice.
I've always been devoted TO your
interests. You know that, don't you,
Toni"
OF course" agreed Ship.
And always" relentlessly pursued
the admirer. i've watched your ca
reer and noted with unspeakahle pride
your rapid advancement 1t has made
me happier than can say. You know
that, don't you. Tomg''
Certainly" replied Tom, whose arm
was beginning to ache from holding
the receiver.
You say you're too busy to see me
In your ofiice?" asked the admirer In
an incredulous tone.
I've got an engagement somewhere
else" explained the candidate.
Where win you be about half an
hour from now r.
Shipp considered for moment.
In the lobby Of the Claypool no.
tel" he gave the information.
What part OF the lobby"
Say, why do you want to know
THAR" asked Shipp.
Well, you see,' confided the other.
Il want to be sure OF finding you
and really don't know what you look
like. Popular Magazine
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26

Ell Paso. Tex, Aug. 23.-Bringing
with 1t the entire northern delegation
to the national convention. the van
guard OF the Villa expeditionary forces
which had been operating in central
Mexico. was authoritativeiy reported
to have arrived at Torreon.
The members of the national con-
vention were driven out of Mexico
City several months ago and recon
vened at Toluca, under the protection
of military force composed of Wills
and Zapata sniaiers
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
MENACE ST. LOUIS
BODIES or TEN NEGRO VICTIMS
ARE RECOVERED.
Storm Believed on Shoot OF Hurrk
cane Which Swept Texas-Dan-
age Totals Millions.

st. Louis. Aug. 24.-The Meramee
river, lined on either side with thou
sands Of pleasure resorts, club houses
and summer cottages, has gone sew
erat miles out OF its banks, has swept
away most Of These buildings and in
creased to 20, It 10 reported, the num-
Der Of lives lost in st. Louis county
40 result OF the flood which followed
the recent rainstorm here.
st. Louis, Aug. 23--The bodies of 10
negroes, victims of the st. Louis flood,
have been recovered. Five bodies
We're found in house at Sublette and
Manchester avenues, the district hard
est hit, and five in dwelling on Her.
mitage avenue. according to the police
reports. The food was receding rap
idly In some sections, but swollen
streams continued to wreak damage.
The costly Riverside drive bridge over
Moline creek went out.
The storm did damage estimated at
several million dollars to crops and
other property, seriously impaired
transportation and wire facilities and
endangered thousands of lives in ILL.,
nois, Missouri and Arkansas. Thou
sands are homeless.
At East Alton, H., a 30O-foot section
Of the new levee gave way and a wan
OF water from the Wood river rushed
toward the towns of Wood River, Ben.
bow and East Alton.
Horsemen Give Warning.
Two hoTsemen - who had stood
watch watch at the leyee-raced a
hundred yards ahead of the oncoming
calling right and left: Run for your
lives"
In less than an hour the three towns
were covered with 10 feet Of water,
but not soul had fingered. The
population Of Wood River and Ben
bow city raced for West Wood river.
while residents OF East Alton took
refuge in Alton. Two trains--a Chi
cago & Alton from Kansas City and q
Big Four from st. Louis--which were
caught between two branches of the
flood that rushed through the break in
the levee, gave shelter for the night
for scores of persons who had been
rescued from roofs and upper windows
OF flooded homes. The water has be-
gun to recede somewhat and 1t was
hoped the stalled trains would be able
to continue their journeys.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
DESTROY 118 SHIPS IN MONTH
German Submarines Responsible for
Loss of 1852 Lives Between
Feb. 10 and July Fl.

London, Aug. 23.-Between Febru-
airy Is, when the German war zone"
decree went into effect. and July Fl,
the date of the last American note
to Germany, Els vessels were de-
stroyed by German submarines, with
loss of 1852 lives. Since then the
number of ships destroyed amounts
to 20, with loss Of SO lives. This
latter DIES not include those lost on
the Arabic. Since July q the losses
have been as follows:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
LapIand Reaches Liverpool.

New York, Aug. 24.-The White
Star line has announced that the
steamer Lapland arrived at Liverpool
relied fears In shipping circles that
the steamship had met with mishap
while passing through the war zone.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
Novel billiard Tables,

Billiard tables supported on selt1
rock are among the novel features =
q house on one OF the islands of -
San Juan archipelago In Puget s0~n1.
Each table rests IN mAssise Go
crete base which extends through -
opening In the floor and has IL -
ing on bedrock. and II therefore -
solid and as free from vibration = \
II were part OF the island itself.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
THE WY profsssor.

Clerk---See herel You told NJ =
took your course. II wouldn't ~ -
before was earning 40 q wsek.
Professor Skinner elil
Clerk Well. the most can earn
Is $50.
Professor That sos But, hone1I1x.
now, don't you fesl that you are ensn-
Ing s40g Almost every clerk feels -
earns at least twice AZ much - ~
gets. Boston Transcript.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
AUG. 2s, 1914.

!.
Germans burned LouvAIn, Bel
GUM.
Lonowy, France, occupied BY the
Germans.
German Toaoland, West Africa,
surrendered to British force from
Nigeria.
French cabinet resigned and
new ministry was announced.
Ministers Of foreign powers ut
Antwerp protested against throw
inc OF bombs from air craft.
Belgium protested to United
States against German acts.
British marines landed at ostend.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
Reliable Method.

Can you spell the name Of this new
high explosive?" asked the man who
shirks.
at loss.
How do you spell it,"
by looking in the dictionary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
Lawful Procedure.

Magistrate-why should you not ba
heavily fined for backing this mans
eyer
DEPENDENT - beg TO remind your'
honor was performing an action re-
CURED by the law.
Magistrate - What do you mean.
sir?
Defendant was only dimming HIS
lights.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26

Congressman Olmstead wants to
know what II costs to keep hen a
year. The cost varies. TO some mar
rfed men the expense runs into thou
sands OF dollars
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
M'cLARYGRAMS
He who lies must sometimes era

He who lies must sometimes crawl
1t IL cas-, to tell the man 70 whom
one can tell nothing.
The man who gets two ideas ut once
isn't much better OF than he who
gets none.
There are some people whose chief
study In business might - called that
OF -trickenometY1-"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-08-26
AUG. Is. 1914.

Aug. rs, 1914.
Austria declared war on Japan.
Germans In East Prussia retreat
ed on kceniosber0.
Russians reached point within
eighty miles OF Lembero, Galicia.
French evacuated MueIhausen.
Lord Kitchener made his hrst
speech In house Of commons, pre-
dieting . long war.