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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
FRENCH TAKE HILL COUNTRY
Possess All Eminences Looking Out
Upon Plains Of Flanders After 100
Days Of Battling.

On the Heights of Notre Dame de
Lorette, near Arras, France, via Paris,
July 13.~-After battling 100 days for
the hill country between Bethune and
Arras, the French forces are i'm posses.
sion of all the eminences looking out
upon the plain of Flanders. Lille,
Douai and Cambria all are visible from
here. Every position along the broad
national road between Arras and Beth.
une has been won except Souchez.
The attack was made under parachute
rocket lights, the French burning blu.
ish white and the Germans greenish
white, covering the scene of the des,
perate conflict with CHASTITY glow.
The most desperate fighting has
been along the short 10-mile front
from Arras to AK Noulette. which be,
gan March . with the taking of a few
hundred yards of trenches on the wa.
tershed Of Notre Dame de I.orette.
where there are the ruins OF an old
Merovingian military road. Every day
since then some section of the German
trenches has been taken, lost or re-
taken.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
ITALIANS TAKE ALPINE PEAK
Surprise Austrtans by Onslaught Above
Ctouds-Capture Food Supplies
and Guns.

Verona, via Paris. july l2.--The TAX,
ing by storm Of the nolomite peak of
Mont Tofano by the Alpine troops is
considered In army circles TO illustrate
the preference of using these troops
for the seemingly impossible task of
climbing precipices to the longer proc.
ess OF attacking through narrow val.
less and detiles. every rod of which is
defended with Notifications.
On Mont Tofano the Austrians were
encamped Oh the opposite slops of the
mountain to that which the Alpinists
assembled. They are said to have been
so surprised at the onslaught from the
clouds above that they offered little
resistance and fed. leaving in the
hands Of the Alpinists food supplies,
machine guns, rifles and ammunition
and in addition number of prisoners
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
"PEARCE" LETTER AS A JOKE
Threat to Finish J, p. Morgan and
British Ambassador Not Taken So
Seriously Now.

New Orleans, July 14.-Police on
Gals investigating the r. Pearce"
letter received by a local newspaper
threatening to finish" j. p. Morgan
and assassinate British Ambassador
Spring Rice, hint at signs that indicate
the matter may not be as serious as
Mt first thought"
Unofficially, some of the detectives
assigned to the case frankly declared
their investigations have unearthed
unmistakahle signs that the letter
may have been written merely for the
sake Of the sensation it might create,
Despite these leanings, however. Do
lice vigilance was not relaxed. Off,
Gals were more determined than ever
to run the case down and punish the
writer. even though he may prove to
be a practical joker.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15

Washington, July I3.-Work has
been begun by Secretary Lansing on
the draft of note to be sent to the
German government expressing the
attitude which the United States will
take toward Germany's submarine
warfare and as it affects the rights of
neutrals. When it is completed there
will be consultation between Secre-
tars Lansing and President Wilson,
who will decide the policy to be pur.
sued. No intimation is ohtainahle an
yet as the course which the u. q.
government will follow.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
Bryan On German Rsply.

Los Angeles, July lS.-William ].
Bryan, former secretary Of state. de-
clared in a statement issued here that
editorial comment ON Germany's reply
to the American Lusitania note repre.
sented the extreme sentiment, but
that he believed the majority OF the
people were interested solely in pro-
tecting American rights and that they
would heartily approve OF any steps
the President may see fit to take
Americans out Of the danger zone. or
separate passengers from contrabaud.
especially ammunition
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
U.S.RECOCN|T|ONOF
CARRANzA limited
RESTORATION OF FEDERAL GOV.
EMINENT MAY INFLUENCE
ADMINISTRATION.
OFFICIAL NEWS IS LACKING
ton lndefinite-Looks for Consul
lar Advices Soon--viilistas Pro-
Tess Doubt of Evacuation,

Washington, July lat looks like
of the Mexican situation.
Information concerning conditions
in Mexico City was not as definite as
the government would have liked. II
was accepted as fact that the Carran
zistas had occupied the capital. That
there would have been rumors of it, il
foreigners had suffered, was believed
also. Official news was lacking, how
ever, The state department looked fol-
consular advices soon.
Carranzistas in Washington said
General De Lara, who 1t was stated
had been dispatched from Vera Cruz
TO assume the governorship of the Fed
Grad district, was an efficient, vigorous
administrator and might be relied on
to keep or restore order. feed the PEG
pie and protect foreign lives and prop
erty.
viitistas Profess Doubt.
The Villistas still professed doubt
of the Zapatistic evacuation and Car
rancista occupation of the capital Al
any rate, they said, possession of the
city was matter Of no particular
strategic importance and even If the
Carranza forces had taken it they
would find ii hard to hold-as witness
its capture by Zapata from General
Obregon once before
American military experts agreed or
these two points-the city's strategic
unimportance and the difficulty of de
Tending 1t.
Despite the conflicting reports, II has
been the growing belief here for some
time that Villa is in a bad way. Aside
from the disorganization believed tc
exist in his ranks, from military
standpoint, there have been accumulat
ing evidence that he lacks funds.
Ii Carranza now takes steps toward
restoration of Federal government
1t is the consensus of opinion that the
Washington administration will recog
niZe him.
A speedy start on shipment of food
supplies from Vera Cruz to the capital
is looked for.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
Sees Dardanellss Flohtinc.

Heloit. Wis. July l2.--How Tommy
Atkins storms Turkish height, how q
British cruiser fights and sinks an OF.
toman battleship. how the English ma.
troll the high seas~-these experiences
were described here by Allen Smith,
ron OF MIR. and Mrs. Herbert Smith
1916 Eleventh street, Reloit. Smith Is
= sailor and witnessed these things
from the deck OF the United States ar
mored cruiser North Carolina, which
has Just returned from Belfast, Syria
where for months II guarded neutral
HE and property.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15

London, July 1s.-The admiralty
announces that the German cruiser
koenigsherg. which in the fall of last
year took refuge from the British
feet in the Ruff river In German
East Africa, has been totally wrecked
by British river monitors. Tho Keen
igsherg, a vessel of S,s4S tons, had a
speed of % knots. Since the end of
last October the Koeuigsberg bad
been sheltsring some distance up the
Rufiji river In a position which rem.
dered attacks against her most diff,
cult.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
Foolinu the Enemy.


Rain was falling steadily as the
weary cyclist plodded on through the
English mud. At last he spied fig
ure walking toward him through the
gloom.
Gladly he spraEg off his machine
and asked the native:
How far off is the village of Pop
pleton?"
Just ten miles the other way, SIR"
was the reply.
The other way" exclaimed the.
cyclist, But the last sign post !
passed said 1t was in this direction. I"
"Ah," said the native, with a know
ing grin, but We see, we turned that
there post round so as to fog those
ere OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Chron-
icle-Telegraph.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
New Administration at Capital.

Washington, July l3.-~nispatches to
the Carranxa agency from Vera Cruz
announce that General Carranga is
sending officers of the various depart.
ments of his government on special
train to Mexico City to set up a civil
administration there at once. General
Lopez De Lara, newly appointed gov.
ernor OF the federal district. started
from Vera Cruz with his stan several
days ago and is believed to have taken
charge In the capital when the 2apata
forces evacuated.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15

Vernon, b. C., July Fit has been
learned that Lieutenant Ward Greer.
aged %, OF the Nineteenth Army Serv-
Ice corps, young Vancouver officer,
has been found dead. shot through the
head, near Lumhy. b. c.. after being
missing several days,
Evidence So far indicates that Greer
was shot for the purpose OF robbery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
Chauffeur instantly Killed.

Oconomowoc, Wis, July Is
Charles 3, Willis of Chicago, a chauf
feur. was instantly killed and four
Milwaukee girls were injured when ar
automobile driven by Willis got gu,
of control and turned turtle on the
outskirts of the city. The injured
girls are: Miss Clara Engel, 10: Miss
Bertha Engel. II: Miss Ellen Zeitlow
10: Miss Elizabeth Lentz, 21. At .
sharp turn the car swerved sharply
throwing out its passengers. ther
plunged into a ditch.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
Called "oid Woman" Kills Husband

Quincy, H., July ls.-~Giying as her
reason that he called her an old wo-
man" Mrs. Marie Moore Wielage. aged
81, Is In jail facing a charge OF muir
der for shooting her husband, Elmer
Wfelage, aged aS. Mrs, Wielage made
an intellectual attempt at suicide after
the shooting but succeeded only In
slightly woanding herself. ..
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15

Seattle, Wash, July 12.-Hundreds
of mobiles of the Mystic Shrine are
pouring into Seattle to attend the an,
nual conclave OF the order which has
opened here,
The largest delegations came from
Galveston, Houston, Indianapolis and
Atlanta
The opening of the conclave was
marked by special services in two OF
the eity's churches.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15

DO poorly that my folks thought was
going into consumption. One day l
found piece of paper blowing around
the yard and picked it up and read it.
1t said Saved from the Grave, and
told what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound has done for women. l
showed it to my husband and he said,
why don't you try it?' So l did, and
after / had taken two bottles / felt
better and said to my husband, I don't
need any more and he said you had
better take it a little longer anyway.
So took it for three months and got
well and strong. Mrs. ALoNzo E.
BAKER, 9 Tecumseh St., Adrian, Mich.
Not Well Enough to Work.
In these words is hidden the tragedy
of many woman, housekeeper or wage
Garner who supports herself and is often
helping to support family, on meagre
wages. Whether in house, Office, fac
tory, shop, store or kitchen, woman
should remember that there is one tried
and true remedy for the ills to which all
women are prone, and that is Lydia p.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. . 1t
promotes that vigor which makes work
easy. The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
Natural Procedure.

When telling the story of the PHI
grim Fathers to the children Of pri-
mary grade in large city the leader
tried to impress upon them the fact
that the country was barren at that
time. Later they were told of the
planting, the harvest, the great feast,
and the thankful attitude of those
early settlers. Finally she asked:
What did the Pilgrims do after the
great feast?"
After moments silence a little
girl said, They went by the moving
pictures"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
DIPLOMATIC BREAK
NOT LIKELY, BELIEF
WILSON DOES NOT CONSIDER
GERMAN SITUATION As ..
CRITICAL.
MAS CONFIDENCE IN LANSING
President Spends Hours Reading and
Rereading Note at His Summer
Home--Will Not Hurry Back
to Washington.

Cornish, ~. H.. July 14.-~President
Wilson received from the state depart.
ment the official text of the latest Ger.
man note on submarine warfare and
Immediately began consideration OF
bis reply. S. y
He instructed Secretary Lansing to
prepare memorandum In the diplo-
matte problems involved and will not
send u reioinder until he has conferred
with the secretary OF state.
II became known after the Presi
dent had read the note that he does
not look upon the situation as critical.
but at the same time he Ia not In.
clined to underestimate the POSSIBLE
tiles OF the problem presented TO him
and Ii determined firmly to uphold the
dignity OF the United States.
II was said here that there was no
present plan for Mr.. Lansing TO come
TO Cornish to confer with the Presi.
dent and that the President will not
harry back to Washington. His pres.
ent plans are To return To the capital
the end Of this week or the first OF
next week. Probably he will not have
m opportunity to take the subject up
with his entire cabinet before Satur.
day Of next week.
Has Confidence In Lansing,
The President believes, II was said
here that Mr.. Lansing can work out
his views OF the situation better In
Washington. where he has all neces-
sary data and books at hand, although
there was slight possibility that the
secretary might come here just before
the President leaves.
The German note came 10 the presi-
dent by telegraph and he Immediately
went into his study at Harlakenden
house To consider II. foregoing his us-
ual automobile ride with his family,
although the afternoon was beautiful.
In the deep seclnsion OF the hills
nearly half mile from the nearest
road and In the midst OF pine forest,
the President sat for several hours
reading and rereading the nota, At
times he went over different para.
Graphs again and again before pro-
NNNuAaS w tuE paAt tHHN tbiioWShs
Several times he left his study and
went out on the porch to grarple with
some problem which portion nf the
note had aroused In his mind his face
grave and thoughtful and his express
sion tense.
Diplomatic Break Not Likely.
Nothing was given out TO indicate
the particulars OF the reply he intends
10 make. That the President will con.
unne his German policy along the line
already mapped out In the previous
notes, was generally accepted here. II
was understood that there is no pres
ent prospect OF diplomatic break
with Germany and whether there Ia
any future break will largely depend
ON Germany herself. There will be no
undue haste about corresponding again
with Germany. but at the same time
there will be no long delay. Ii was
said here.
That the President was able TO de-
vote himself 10 other matters than the
situation with Germany was shown
when he played his best game OF golf
IN months. MIR, Wilson spent the eve.
ming indoors with members of his fam.
Sir
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
M|NNEHAHA BLAZE
STARTED BY BOMB
ATLANTIC LINER REACHES HALL.
FAX AFTER FIGHTING FLAMES
TWO DAYS AND NIGHTS.
BELIEVE HOLT RESPONSIBLE
Officers OF Steamer Feel Certain That
Man, Who Predicted Some Vessel
Would Be Destroyed July 7,
Placed Explosive Aboard.

Halifax, July IL. bomb placed
aboard the Atlantic transport liner
Minnehaha. probably while she lay al
her pier In New York, caused the ex
plosion and fire at sea. In the opinion
of the officers OF the steamer which
has put In here for examination.
The explosion occurred In No. 3 hold
vessel from stem to stern. Those OF
the crew who were forward at the
time were fairly stunned by the shock
and two sailors were hurled bodily into
the air. Flames followed quickly and
for two days and two nights the crew
hattled heroicaily to save the ship.
Put Blame on Holt.
There la no donbt In the minds OF
the officers that Erich Muenter. alias
Frank Holt, or confederates, were re
sponsible for the explosion which oc'
Cured at 4; Is o'clock ON the afternoon
OF July Z. the date upon which Muen,
ter predicted that some vessel, of the
name of which he appeared uncertain
would be destroyed.
Muenter's plans were frustrated by
the fact that his weapon Of destruc.
tion was placed with miscellaneous
freight forward, and SO was separated
by stout bulkheads, from an enormous
cargo OF ammunition, which, with
other intlammahle munitions Of war
intended for the allies, filed the after
holds.
Sailors Fight Fire.
While the sailors fought the fire
Captain Claret headed his ship for
Halifax and brought her safely through
gale and a fog to an anchorage in
the lower barber here at | O'Clock
In the afternoon. by that time the
flames had eaten their way into No. 4
hold. bnt late In the afternoon II was
announced they had been extinguished
The theory Of spontaneous combus
ton was never entertained. as the ex
plosion was followed by the assurances
from the matches of sufYocating fumes
which seriously hampered the crew in
their fight and which the officers in
sisted lad been let loose by some in
fernal Instrument.
Thrilling stories were told by the
100 men who made up the crew OF the
freighter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
British Aviator Loses Life.

London. July 1s-~Henry Riley. an
aviator, was killed at Brighton by the
fall OF his aeroplane.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15

they are apt to hang around until he
comes in again.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.
The w ar Zone.

The War Zone.
Have piece of this old Engleh
cheese?"
it's full of holes"
yes, ! know; 1t got riddled coming
over"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
GOULD NOT
STAND ON FEET
Mrs. Baker So Weak-Could
Not Do Her Work-Found
Relief In Novel Way.


got so weak that .
could hardly do my
work. VIII en- /
washed my dishes /
had to sit down and
when / would sweep
the floor | would get
80 weak that I would
have to get a drink
every few minutes,
and before I did my
busting Iwould have
to lie down. ! got
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-09-25
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Home and Foreign Society
of the First Presbyterian Church was
held on Tuesday at the manse and a
very interesting program was enjoyed
by all.
After the regular business, Mrs.
Leland Madden gave a very instruc-
tive talk about the Indians of Oregon,
which is her native state; also show
ing a number of pictures of the differ
ent tribes, their customs and surroun-
dings.
Mrs. Buchanan, a home missionary.
told of the early history of the Pres
byterian Church and about the many
churches she and her husband esta5-
lished at different places, even in one
instance she told of how she built a
church in Florida practically alone.
Those present were: Mrs. Doughty Tur-
ner, Mrs. Rebecca Large, Mrs. NJ. R. NJ. Fish,
Mrs. John L. Bartlett, Mrs. H. r. McClelland,
Mrs. Leland Madden, Mrs. Henry w. Lewis,
Mrs. Japhet Price, Mrs. J. o. Herr, Mrs.
Wesley Ford. Mrs. Charles S. Adams, Mrs.
Buchanan, an of Pleasantville Mrs. William
Ralyea, of Mortified Mrs. R. A. Elwood,
Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Walter Borneman, Miss
Hannah Madden, of Absecon Mrs. Fannie
C. Simonds, of Colerain, N. c.; and Miss
Mabel Borneman, of Richmond, Va.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-09-25
PLEASANTVILLE THEATRE
REOPENS TONIGHT.

The Strand Theatre, formerly the
Pl%easantville Theatre, reopens this
Saturday evening under the man.
agement of Thomas Steelman, who
comes from Millville. The playhouse
has been painted and r~e-furnished and
will present an attractive appearance.
The best of moving pictures and high
class vaudeville are promised.
The theatre will be in charge of
Frank H. Platte, who has been in the
theatre business for the last nineteen
years and had charge of the Ocean
City pier for the last four years and
also of the Colonial Theatre, in At
lantic City, for a number of years.
His wide experience in this field
promises Pleasantville everything up
to date and refined in his line.
The new management has gone to
considerable expense to make their
theatre up-to-date and homelike to
their patrons and friends and promise
everything of the highest quality.
The program for the first week,
which appears in their advertisement
elsewhere in this paper, is a very at
tractive one.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-09-25
FIRST BAPTIST MISSIONARY.

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the First Baptist Church held an
interesting meeting at the home of
Mrs. George Snyder on Monday af-
ternoon. The work of Rev. Howard
B. Groves was discussed. Rev.
Groves attended the Baptist Conven-
ton at Los Angeles, CAL, and on his
return trip visited Lodge Grass, the
home of the Crow Indians. The next
meeting of the Society will be held
at the home of Mrs. Samuel Lippin-
colt on the second Monday in October.
Those present were: Mrs. Samuel
Stratton, Mrs. Milford Sharp, Mrs.
Joseph Thomas, Mrs. Frank Johnson,
Mrs. Roland Lake, Mrs. George H.
Adams, Mrs. ]. E. Blake, Jr., Miss
Elizabeth Thomas and Mrs. Snyder.
A very pleasant meeting of the
Glover Club was held at the home of
Mrs. Lewis R. Smith on Tuesday af-
~ternoon. Those present were: Mrs.
Ezra A. Lake, Mrs. Clarence Dough-
erty. Mrs. Joseph Thomas, Mrs. Fran
els Budd, Mrs. George Adams, Mrs.
George Bates, Miss Elizabeth Thomas
and Miss Pauline Lake.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-09-25
MT. PLEASANT NJ. P. CHURCH.
Rev. Claude M. Severance, Pastor.

Sunday services:-
9.45 A. NJ, Glass Meeting, led by
Mr.. Enoch Martin.
1890 A. NJ, Preaching by the pas
tor on the subject, Ignoring the
Consolation of God"
2.30 P. NJ, Sunday School session,
Mr.. Harry D. Adams, Supt.
3.45, Junior C. E., Miss May Allo-
way, Supt.
6.45, Y. P. S. C. E. meeting.
7.30 P. NJ, Preaching, following a
song service, the theme of the pastor
being "Knowing Our Sins"
Monday evening the Mems Circle
holds it's fortnightly meeting; a large
attendance is desired.
On Monday evening at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Truitt, 615 N. Main
St., a very large gathering of Chris
tian Endeavorers is expected. A So
cial with refreshments will be a fea-
ture of the evening. Would-be mem
bers are urged to come.
On Saturday evening, Oct. 3, the
Quarterly Conference is to be held
and all members of the Church are
urgently invited to be present. Ev-
cry department of the Church should
furnish a full written report.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-09-25
ANNIVERSARY AT WEYMOUTH.

Following is the program for the
10th Anniversary of Old Weymouth
Meeting House to be held at Wey-
mouth, Sunday, Sept. 26. Services
of the day in charge of Rev. Benjamin
Collins, of Millville.
10 a. m.-Love Feast and Praise
Service; Singing by Choir; Remarks
by Rev. Mr.. Collins and others; Duet,
Miss Edna and Mr.. Walter Donovan;
Prayer; Anthem by Choir; Remarks
by Evangelist John H. Ottenger;
Christening of Children by Rev. VIM.
T. Abbott; Continued Song and Praise
Service; Singing,
2 p. m.-Song Service; Remarks
and Singing; Duet, Miss Edna and
Mr.. Walter Donovan; Address of
Welcome, Mrs. Charles R. Colwell;
Duet, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Apple
gate; Historical Society; Anthem by
Choir; Anniversary Address by VIM
T. Abbott, of Ocean Grove; Solo, Mr..
H. w. Shaner; Altar Service; Sing
ing by Congregation: Benediction.