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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08

The government statistieians repor
that at the close OF the year 1914 the
total railway mileage in Norway was
l,s65. an increase of nearly so miles
during the year. About 225 miles are
under construction. =
Three-fourths of the country's rail.
mileage IL owned by the govern.
ment- The total amount of capitaA
invested was about sso. 600, 900, or ap-
proxfmately $4,000 per mile.
During the past year 10 persons
were killed and IS injured on Nor.
va2ian railways.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08
SUPERSTITION OF Mr.. MORTON

Levi r. Morton, vice-president n
der the second President Harrison,
who has just celebrated his ninety
frat birthday. has successfully wealth
cred a superstition, over which he Ii
congratulating himself as much as over
the fact that he la well on the way to
a full century OF life. When eighty
nine years old he wanted. to live In
q new house In Washington, which he
had determined upon as his winter
residence. giving up New York city,
where he had lived. He also wished
to have the house on the site OF the
one he had occupied while vice-presi-
dent and which he owned. He was
aware, however. of the superstition
that when a man pulls down an old
home OF his and displaces It with =
new house he Is likely to die in II In
the course or the first year OF his oc-
cupation OF 1t. Nevertheless he was
determined to have the new house,
and to get around the superstition
used some of the old walls In the new
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08

At a meeting in Odda, attended by
three hundred prominent business men
and others. a resolution was adopted
urging the residents Of Stavanger
county and southern Bergenshus to
raise funds as speedily as possible for
the new Haugesun-Odd railway.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08

Lieutenant Laub of Denmark has set
a new record for high flying In a hydro
plane, having assembled $500 meters.
The record in Scandinavia was 1000
meters. and it is believed that Lieu.
tenant Laub's feat breaks the worlds
record also. b..
Since h completion of the free har-
Dor of Copenhagen, nothing has been
done to extend or improve the harbor
facilities of the Danish capital. Now,
however. plans are being outlined
which will probably result in the ex.
penditure of about Ave million crowns.
The war has emphasized the need of
greater harbor facilities and the gov.
has taken the matter up with
the harbor authorities. The plan ia to
extend the harbor northward, where
the lime docks have been located.
FOR a couple of years a campaign
OF education as to the danger to health
OF the fly has been carried on in Den-
mark and this summer 1t is planned 10
wage a systematic fight against he
little pests all over the country. The
same methods as have been adopted
in the United States will be used In
Denmark. Fly constables' will he
appointed among the school children.
who will patrol certain districts from
a to day, observing breeding places
for fies and ordering them cleaned up.
The Actors association Ia makjns
strong efforts to provide funds for the
assistance or support of old actors ana
actresses who are unable to Support
themselves. In the past. money for
this purpose has been raised BY public
concerts and entertainments. but the
receipts have been too small. Now
other means will be adopted and a rem.
campaign is being planned.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08

Sweden.
In Finland, says an exchange, there
are 536 Lutheran p~astorates, 43S OF
which are self-supporting. According
to the census of 1910, 80 per cent OF
the population, over three Millions.
was Lutheran. There were III Meth
odist congregations and Ii Baptist
congregations. There are "a congre-
cations, with 2 1000 members, belong
ing to the Greek Catholic church.
which Is the state church of Russia
The Russian state church has been
carrying on a vigorous campaign TO
gain converts, but SO far without any
considerable success.
The department of Justice OF the
Finnish government has sentenced
Yrjo Michelen, publisher of the Kan
san Tahto." a social Democratic Jews
paper, to Imprisonment for eight
months on account of an infiammatory
article published five years ago.
The state budget for the coming fs-
cal year has been prepared by the
rigsdag and is larger by 53,0O0,0O0
crowns than was anticipated when d
Swedish lawmakers assembled last
winter. The amount appropriated Is
the vast sum of 400, $50, 900 crowns, be-
ing no doubt the largest in the his
tory of the country. The big increase
is, of course, due to the war which has
put the government to much expense
In protecting its neutrality.
Replying to an inquiry from tho
national railway of Norway, the d.
rectors of the national railways of
Sweden have stated that the traffic on
the new railway between Karungi and
Haparanda will not begin before late
In the autumn.
tation Of coal to neutral countries for
the time being, the factories of Swe-
den have been compelled to draw upon
other countries for their supply, and
large orders are being placed in Amer
lea. The Malmo firms were among
the first to turn to America in this
emergency, following the lead of Co
penhagen concerns. England's reason
for refusing to ship more coal to the
neutrals Is due to her desire to fur.
nich an appnfn Sitnnlu IN hnr nnpy olv
Italy.
In Stockholm the electric heating OF
rooms on the hot water system has
been established. and 1t Is declared to
prove very satisfactory. In the top
story of a building is a heat-insulated
water tank of 100 to 800 gallons capac-
ity, with electric heating devices for
the water. During the night the water
is heated. for the price of current is
less at such hours, and in some cases
extra low night rates prevail. An auto
matte device switches off the current
in the morning and throws on an cleo
trio motor pump. This sets up circu-
lation of hot water In the radiators
throughout the building. In the eve
ming the pump is switched off and the
current sent to the heater tank. A
neat storage tank of 125 gallons, using
o u kilowatts and ten hours charging
at night, will take in heat enough to
suffice for radiators in four or FIVE
With a 35o-gallon tank and six
to eight kilowatts. eight rooms can be
heated The system is automatic In
and not liable to get out of or
der.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08

rhd the prediction that In the event of King Constantines death the 10
monarch would 4 once summon Venizelos to form a cabinet a course which
would be tantamount ito the entry OF Greece into the war.
On the other hand. the sympathes OF the crown prince in the present
are said to be d the side OF Germany. This report gains credencs
from the facts Of his German kinship and German education and military
training His mother. the queen. is a sister OF Kaiser Wilhelm. The king
was also educated In Germany and received his military training there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08
Short 6eda

hedo--l see to provide ~sleeuine
quarters in an automobile there has
oeeh patented a folding bed on the
principle Of the sleeping-car berth.
Ireene-In that case we could loot
ior ,he Fellows feet out over the rear
light.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08

house. fate being thus vetoed. according to the tradition governing 1t.
And all this M done Washington . surprised to see the old Morton
house 80 down. for old though II was, It va sMn o OF the great houses OF
imposng In Its mass OF pressed red brick. the whole treated in Queen
Anne style. Here In his day Mr.. Morton has entertained lavishly, for he II
many times . millionaire.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08

story for 1t a my ambition to be q schooNeacher. which or course
Impossible. since my father was q aborer. Cre OF the things which / have
to be thankful for in life is that I did not realize this ambition; that I was
able 10 champion the cause OF labor from the Iaborers standpoint. l was
bouLi Y have devoted my life to this work of organizing the woman work
es, and my usefulness has been increased tenhd because l have been q
bootandshoe worker myself for twenty-five years"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-08
An Irnpos.lbl. n.-....

An impossible Demonstration.
When that man frst can.
washington he blew out TIE gas
Now he has lectured ana 6,;h.-
tered SO much he wouldn't ~.
breath enough"
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-23
NOTICE OF EoREEITuRE.

John w. Nickell, his heirs and as- signs and to all whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that we have expended, during the years 1913 and 1914, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) lawful money of the United States in labor and improve ments upon the East Fork Association placer mining claim, located on the East Fork of Young Creek in Chitina Mining and Recording Precinct, Ter ritory of Alaska, all of which Is of record in the records of the said Chi tina Recording Precinct at Chitina, Alaska. This labor and improvement was done and performed on said placer mining claim under the provisions Of Sec. 2324 of the Revised Statues of the United States concerning annual labor on Mining Claims. being the aggre- gate amount of labor required for the two years upon said claim.
 And unless within ninety days after tho commencement Of tho notification oF thTs notice won contribute twenty svn dollars 1895 0Ol as vour propor- t'ona1 nart of tho evDenditure on said Faet Fork Association placer mining claim. vnur interests in said claim be iu" an undivided one-eighth. then all vour rioht. title and interest in said cla'o7 will become the property of vour co-owners. the undersigned. who have made such expenditure as the Jaw re- Ouires.
 Dated at Mccarthy Alaska, this Sth day of Septenher 1915.
 DETER z. FPTTHSTN
 FRED ERICHSFN
 W. F. CATHCART
 FLOYD SMITH
 I. F. CLARKIN
 ED. BASSETT
 AL. CHURCH
 Date of First Publication Sept. IA, 1915 Date of Last Publication Dec. IA, 1915.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-23

nominated, and as long as Wicker sham is willing to also subscribe 10 the Republican principles. There is still another percentage who are SO solidly for Wickersham that they might subscribe to the Republican principles, but who would bolt from any convention which refused to nom mate their choice.
 Any way a person looks at the game, 1t is full of interesting possr. bilties. Things are beginning to warm up all over the territory, anN there is already considerable quiet manoeuyring at the present time, all of which is preliminary to the main event.-Juneau Dispatch.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-23
POLITICAL GAME AS PLAYED IN
 ALASKA

The political game hunters of Alas ka are beginning to beat the woods of Alaska" for likely candidates. So far there has not been much success in flushing the game. While num- Der of prospective candidates nave been driven into the open, they have showed no special inclination to stay there.
 In other words, while several. like Barkis, are willing, and might accept nominations if handed them on a sfl- yer platter, they don't want to be placed in the position as though seek ing political honors.
 Naturally, the main fight for dele gate will continue to center around Delegate Wickersham. All or the party politicians are trying to guess what he will do. And MT. Wicker sham. following his usual baffling tactics, is letting the "other fellow do the guessing. Whenever it suits him he will announce his candidacy in his own way, should he decide again to run, and meantime no one knows save himself, and he is not talking for publication,
 It looks to a man in a tree as though there is a widening split with in the inner ranks of the Democratic party in Alaska, the same as there has been within the ranks of the Re publicans. The latter, however, are showing more of a disposition to get together and forget old differences, while the former, with ripe plum trees loaded with fruit so temptingly close, seem disposed to quarrel about the best way of shaking down the fruit.
 Regarding the Republicans, terri torial affairs are in somewhat the same shape as national affairs. While a number are mentioned as possible candidates. no particular choice seems to have been made as yet, and the candidate will have to develop as the time for the convention draws nigh. There is a percentage of the Republicans who are still opposed to Wickersham no matter even should he come in under the wing or the party and subscribe to the Republican principles, There is another percent- age who decry the tactics of playing a shut-out game against Wickersham, who believe that Republicans should have the right to vote for him in the primaries as long as they pledge themselves to stand by the person
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-23
BOOSTS FOR ALASKA.

If Alaska is to be developed to the extent her resources warrant, she must be treated as a part or the mother nation, not as a colony, Miss Bessie A. Vandivert told the members of Seattle Chapter, Daughters of tn- American Revolution, assembled yes terday at the Hotel Otis. Alaska" was made the subject of a special dis cussion, Miss Vandivert and J. L. Nc. Pherson, secretary of the Alaska bureau of the New Chamber of Com. merce. participating Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-23
WANTED-To buy roll top desk, apply at the Times office.

Job printing at the Times office by skilled printers.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-23

Latest dance music - Columbia Records. E. A. Hegg, Agent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16
Four Year Term Of
Office is Favored

Should Governor Williams assemble
the Oklahoma legislature in extra
ordinary session next month, one ci
The matters which will probably come
before that body for its consideration
m the interests Of efficiency and
economy will be measure to make
all elective county offices of four
years tenure in place of two years, as
is now the case with the majority OF
such offices.
At special meeting Of the Okla
homa County Clerks association, held
in Oklahoma City, November of the
present year, resolution was
adopted, a copy of which was sent to
Governor Williams and to each mem
Der of the house and senate who
served in the last regular session and
who will serve in the extra" session.
proNided the same be called, urging
the feasibility and the advisability OF
a four years tenure in office for all
county officials
The resolution follows:
Whereas, efficiency and economy
are the watchword Of the present ad-
ministration, and
Whereas, it is impossible for
county officer to become thoroughly
efficient in two years time, and
Whereas, account of new legislative
enactments the work of all county off
cials has been greatly complicated,
and increased, and
Whereas, we believe that in the
cause of economy and efficiency it
would be to the best interest of the
taxpayer to have a more competent
and experienced county officer.
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, by the
members Of this association that we
favor a foar-year term for all statutory
county officers, and the secretary of
this association is hereby ordered to
spread this resolution on the minutes
Of the meeting and send copy to the
governor and each member of the leg,
islature
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16

AN s w { R
DUE TODAY

BY United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1e-"Austria
must either directly comply or refuse
in every respect the demands OF
America in the Ancona case" This
attitude of the administration has
BEEN outlined by the official who has
advised Lansing on every step which
has been taken in the case.
The Austrian reply to the Ancona
note was cabled to Rerne last night.
according to unofficial report and will
be forwarded from there today. 1t IS
thought the note will reach Washing
ton tonight.
AS forecasted in earlier dispatches,
Austrian protests cannot be .consid-
cred to have given proper regard to
the American attitude toward subma-
rine warfare, by perusal of American
notes to Germany. 1t has been pointed
out that the attitude of America in the
German controversy might well differ
from attitude assumed in the Aus
trian negotiations since the Austrian
attitude might differ from that as
sumed by Germany.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16

Charley Stanton expects to move to
NARROW shortly, having purchased
property there. He will be accom-
panied by his father-in-law and family,
who expect to engage in the market
garden business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16

Mrs. 0. L. May, accompanied by her
children, spent the latter half of the
week in MARROW, visiting relatives.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16
CHILDREN
WILL GIVE
CAN A,TA

At the high school auditorium this
evening the children of the West
school building win present their can
tata. a Visit to Santa Claus which
promises fine entertainment for all
who attend. The cast of character
viii be as follows
Santa Claus, Shelby Ishler.
Mrs. Santa, Gertrude Hart.
Santa, jr., Austin Russell.
santa's Children, Ruby Wooten and
others.
santa's FAIRIES, AIwana Hamilton.
Caro- Bond and Jenlizbeth Emanuel.
Miss Columbia, sallie Beeler.
Teacher Dorothy Byzier
School Boys. Allen Brownson, Da-
mon corbin, Eugene Dewitt. Jack
Wantland
School Girls, Ruth McGehee, sudie
Minnette. Ruth Jack and zola Elder
Chorus Of school children.
Chorus Of fairies.
Chorus of Brownies
Following is a synopsis of the can
tata
Act 1-Christmas Eve is at hand.
The children have heard that Santa
Claus has been unfortunate and can
not pay the usual visit. They form a
balloon party and, guided by Jack
Frost. sail away to call upon and bear
a present OF a new bicycle to the good
old Saint.
Act II-They are graciously re-
ceiyed by the whole Santa family, and
embark for home again.
Act III-Miss Columbia is anxious
about the absent party. Santa has
preceded his visitors, and is ready to
give them second reception on their
safe return home, when all are happy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16

Baird Il came down Two street
alter coons and caught 'palefaces. but
famed if am going back empty
handed in the real game line. Don't
you see that possum? Well, write II
down right now, am going to get
that bird 'Possum, halt"
A little later Baird joined HALEY
and the prisoners and a later still.
after the prisoners had been snugly
tucked in bed for the night he turned
the possum over TO the desk sergeant
with instructions to feed him well
and deliver him to City Attorney
Grissby in the morning."
To all OF which Officer HALEY de-
poseth and ayerreth to the truth
hereof
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16
Cops Raid Dark Town
and Catch 'POSSum

Yesterday while the thunders were
rolling ana crashing and reverberat
ing and the lightning's flashes were
Illuminating the lowering horizons
Just before midnight, word was re
ceived at the Central Police station
that. we're a couple OF the blue-claa
boys to drop down on certain place
on Two" street, quiet little game
might be found in progress.
When the tip came in, via the under
ground wireless, over which so many
little happenings OF innocent ca
amusement are made known to the
police, the night desk sergeant reused
himself and shook of the feeling OF
ennui which saturated his system and
permeated his bones. and turned in q
'still7 alarm in the district walked by
+ Officers Baird and HALEY Craps
I roulette, faro and stud poker. Go get
EN- boysl" We're the words possibly
/ whispered to the two doughty minions
/ of the blue-clad law
And HALEY and Baird each having
drop of the fighting blood Of "Old
Erin in their veins, struck bog trot
toward the scene Of the supposed
game.
! Down Two street the officers
went while the heavens artillery
crashed and rumbled and rolled.
Arriving at the number the off
GERS, with visions Of colored gay
gamboliers" and knives and razors
and loaded dice and table stakes and
green clothed tables, drew their
trusty six guns and placing their broad
shoulders against the door showed It
off its hinges in the name Of the law
and in the interest Of the peace and
dignity of the state Of Oklahoma.
No excitement resulted Not an.
ebony face appeared with rolling
whites of eyes and cleaning teeth
Not a razor floated in, the air Only
a couple or three white lads. sitting
about an ordinary deal table, shuffing
a very greasy pack Of cards and play
ing-Old Maid. maybe-for amuse-
ment.
And then the officers, with their
prisoners in charge. started out
through the falling rain for the police
station. while the electric lights
looked on and winked the other eye.
All went merry as wedding bell
until the Tuxedo building was reached.
Now. having the definition of the
word Tuxedo" well BY heart. Officer
Baird had his eyes open in anticipa-
ton Of anything which might be doing
And then something happened.
That something" was a possum
which flashed across the asphalt.
under the street lamps rays and
through the mists Ct driving rain
across the street Immediately in front
Of the officers and their prisoners.
And away went officer Baird in hot !
pursuit.
Hey: Come back here and help !
With these prisonersi Where the 9
)ouble Sam Hill are you goiHg?" 4
elIed Officer HALEY. v
prisoners be-blessed." responded Il
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16

The night school continues to grow
in both numbers and interest. The
enrolment is now thirty, ranging in
age from twenty to seventy-seyen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16

College Mound will soon have very
neat set of stage curtains. working
with much of the convenience Of reg
ular fittings of this nature.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16

The class in agriculture are plan
ming to have a school garden this year,
consisting of experimental plats to be
devoted to onions, cabbage, sweet po-
tatoes and other truck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16
PocAssET NEWS.
l++%++s***%++*#*s :


Tuesday night a large number OF
people NEE at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. L. Franklin, who are preparing
10 leave for Lawton soon and they
had a jelly good time A beautiful set
Of dishes was presented to Mrs
Franklin by the paseor of the Metho-
dist church in token of her faithful
work with the willing workers of the
ladies aid. The people of PocassetI
regret very much TO see this good
family leave our town and their places
will certainly be hard to fill by any
me. Mr. Franklin has been running
he elevator here with Mr.. Davidson.
Who also goes to Lawton to engage in
he oil business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16
MAR kETS
chickasha Grain Today.

chickasha Grain Today.
No milling wheat, 95c.
No. ? export wheat, 90c.
Corn ear (mixed), SIC.
Corn, white ear, 53c.
Corn shelled (mixed), 53c.
Corn, white shelled, sac.
Oats, 32c.
chiekasha Cotton Today.
Cotton, 113c.
cottonseed. sS2 per ton.
Chicago Grain Today.
WHEAT.
December Open, $i.l5%; close,
S1.1S.
May Open, sii7A to si.ieN
close, $l1S7s.
CORN.
December Open, roc; close, 715sc.
May-open, 72Ac to 72c; close,
1880 to 7S%c.
OATS.
December-Open, 42hc to 42c:
close, 42asc.
May-open, 45Ac; close, 45psc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16
LAUGHTER AIDS DIGESTION.

Laughter is one Of the most health
ful exertions; it is of great help to
digestion. A still more effectual help
is dose Of Chamberlains Tablets. II.
you should be troubled with indiges
lion give them a trial. They only cost
! qJartsr. obtainable everywhere.
d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-12-16

Rev A. B. Waldrep Of yerden spent
Tuesday night at the home Of W. G.
Curtis.