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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
U. S. MAY BUY INVENTION
John Hays Hammond, Jr., to Receive
$750,0o0 For Torpedo Device.

S0tiff rays f1dHifnohQy JT,, 10 receive
$75o,ooo For Torpedo Device.
Washington, April 11.-For $750,00O
young American inventor is about to
surrender to Uncle Sam all the patents
and the exclusive right to the use of a
device by which torpedo can be
launched against a battleship OF an
enemy and so directed and controlled
by radio dynamic forces either from
shore or from aeroplane as to insure
its striking its mark at maximum dis
lance OF % miles.
John Hayes Hammond, Jr., of Glou-
cester. Mass, the wizard son of John
Hays Hammond. mining engineer, is
the inventor and owner of 12S paents
which will be turned over to the gov
eminent.
Discovery that the government is
willing to pay young Hammond a for,
tune for his invention was made with
the introduction in the house Of the
forttications bill. The sum of $750,OOC
was approved as fair price, both by
military officials and subcommittee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
SALTS IF BACKACHY OR
KIDNEYS TROUBLE YOU
Eat Less Meat II Your Kidneys Aren't
Acting Right or II Back Hurts or
Bladder Bothers You,

When you wake up 9TH sackache
and dull misery in the kidney region
1t generally means you have been eat.
ing too much meat, says a well-knowD
authority. Meat forms uric acid which
overworks the kidneys in their effort
to filter it from the blood and they be-
come sort of paralyzed and loggy.
When your kidneys get sluggish and
clog you must relieve them like you
relieve your bowels; removing all the
bodys urinous waste, else you have
backache, sick headache dizzy spells:
your stomach sours. tongue is coated.
and when the weather is bad you have
rheumatic twinges. The urine is
cloudy, full Of sediment, channels oft
en- get sore, water scalds and you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night.
Either consult good, reliable physi.
clan at once or get from your pharma-
cist about four ounces Of Jad 81 is;
take q tablespoonful in a glass OF
water before breakfast for a few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes ana lemon Juice, com
bined with lithia. and has been used
for generations to clean and stimulate
sluggish kidneys, also to neutralize
acids in the urine so it no longer irri-
tates. thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is a life saver for regular
meat eaters. 1t is inexpensive, cannot
injure and makes a delightful, effer-
vescent Whitewater drink.-Ady.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
INVESTIGATION OF ATTACKS ON
UNARMED SHIPS CARRYING
AMERICANS DEVELOPS CON-
VINCING EVIDENCE.
ILLEGAL OPERATIONS OF
U-BOATS POINTED OUT
Wilson and Lansing Still Waiting for
Communication From Berlin and
for Further Information-Def-
mite Action by United States
to Follow Promptly.

Washington, April 12.-Investiga
tion of recent attacks on unarmed
merchant vessels carrying Americans
has developed such a convincing ar
ray OF evidence pointing to illegal sub
marine operations that the United
States government has determined the
resulting grave situation cannot be
ing that German submarine torpe
doed the English channel steamer
Sussex and disclaiming blame for at
tacks on other ships, inquired about
by Ambassador Gerard.
The news that Ambassador Gerard
claimer had been forecast in press re,
ports, and the announcement that he
would receive the note at once did
not cause surprise.
President Wilson and Secretary Ian.
sing still are waiting, both for the com
munication from Berlin and for fur
Their information from other sources
Much importance Is attached to affida,
Wits and evidence gathered by the
American embassy at Paris and due to
reach New York Thursday on the
liner st. Paul.
Quick, Definite Action.
That some definite action will follow
promptly Is freely admitted, but no
one in the confidence of the admins.
tration will discuss what may be It's
nature. There is a general under,
standing however that no rupture of
diplomatic relations is imminent, and
that if such a crisis does arise, the
President will go before Congress-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
WILSON TO MAKE SPEECHES
Expected to Have Important Bearing
on Presidential Campaign.

Washington. April II. ~-- President
Wilson viii deliver two speeches this
week which many of his advisers ex.
pect to have an important bearing on
the coming residential campaign.
The first will be made here Thursday
night at Jefferson Day gathering
OF Democrats from all parts of the
country and the second will be de.
livered Saturday night In New York
at banquet OF the Young Mems Dem
ocratic club.
II will be- the first distinctivelv
political gathering the President has
addressed for more han year,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
REPORT MADE ON GASOLINE
Preliminary Statistics On Rise in Price
Is Before Congress.

Washington, April 1.-THE federal
trade commission has presented to
Congress preliminary report on its
investigation of the rise in the price
In gasoline. The report carries a mass
OF statistics on production and prices,
but draws no conclusions as to the
cause Of the increase of the latter.
There were 100,021,790 gallons of
crude petroleum held in 1916, and the
production of gasoline increased from
76.663,537 gallons In January, 1915. to
9s,O56.2l7 gallons in December.
Wide variance was shown in gaso-
line price increases as compared with
the rise in crude oil.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
BEGINS FIGHT
AGAINST CARRANZISTAS
VlLLISTAS DYNA MITE
TRAIN; 80 ARE KILLED

Ei Paso, April II. --- calixto
Contreras, commanding force of
Viiiistas, dynamited a train at
Mena station, between Durango
city and Torreon, causing a wreck
in which 80 persons were killed.
A large number Of fatalities 10
said to have been due to fire
which started In the wreckase be-
fore passengers could extrieate
themselves. After getting all the
obtainable loot, the bandits are
reported to have ridden away
without offering assistance.
Caiixo Contreras commands one
Of the columns which have been
operating In conjunction with the
forces Of Canuto Reyes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
GERMANS PENETRATE POSITIONS
FOR DISTANCE OF 500 YARDS
At DEAD MANS
HILL.
TOTAL LOSSES ON BOTH
SIDES MORE THAN 200, 600
Crown Prince Follows Up Advance ct
5ethincourt With Heavy Drives
Against Enemy's Wings Five
Miles Apart---Struggle Be-
coming More Furious.

London, April 1.-THE greatest bat
tie In the history of the world entered
its b0th day with the crown prince
driving home mighty blows and the
hghting becoming more furious than
since the early days of the campaign
against Verdun.
On an arclike front the Germans are
throwing more than 10000 men into
action. pounding simultaneously
against the northwestern and north
eastern gates to the French fortress.
Struggle Enters New Phase.
The French war Office In admitting
the loss Of 800 yard of trenches on
Dead Mans hill. emphasized that the
struggle has entered a new phase. Aft.
or squeezing the French out OF the
Bethincourt salient, the crown prince
rushed up fresh troops without mo-
ment's delay and ordered general
assault on both banks Of the Meuse
along a 13-miIe front,
Since the Germans launched the
campaign against Verdun with an ar
tillery attack on the night of Feb. 81,
they have rolled up the French lines
ON both banks of the Mouse, capturing
about $50 square miles of territory
and nearly 80 French villages.
Losses More Than 100000.
Despite these successes, the most
terrific artillery battering the world
has ever known has won for the crown
prince but one OF the forts surrounding
the city of Verdun. Since Fort Douau-
mont fell before the Brandenburgers
attack In the early days Of the lighting,
th0 Germans have been unable to make
another breach In the French fortress
line.
1t la estimated that the losses on
both aides have totaled we'll above 200,.
coo, far more than we're engaged on
both sides In the battle Of Waterloo
French Troops Trapped.
Silesian troops cut off and captured
TIA French prisoners and Is large guns
In the French retreat from Bethin-
court, according to the official state
ment Of tho Berlin Office, The enemy
has been cleared of positions north of
Avoconrt and south of Crows wood
In these operations the Germans took
276 prisoners.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
T ORM r. HUERTA GENERAL
LEAVES TO RAISE NEW REVO-
LUTIONARY STANDARD
ISSUES STATEMENT.
De FACTO CHIEF DENOUNCED
FOR ALLOWING "lNVASION''
Soldiers on Guard at Columbus Are
Ordered to Sleep Under Arms
Extensive looting of Stores Re-
ported In Parral and Towns
in That District.

Columbus, N. NJ, April 12.-More
soldiers are on guard In Columbus
now than at any time since the town
was raided by Villa bandits a month
ago. Soldiers patrol all the streets
and the military reservation while one
company Of infantry has been ordered
to sleep under arms. instructions
have been issued to keep all the gun
racks unlocked.
Eel Paso, April l2.--Interest in the
pursuit of Villa and the diplomatic
situation at Washington has been
largely diverted, as far as the border
Is concerned, to the reported raising
OF new revolutionary standard by
General Salazar.
General Salazar, who has been liv-
Ing here, was one of the best known
OF the Huerta generals. He is believed
to have crossed the border near DIN
aga after issuing a statement denounC-
ing CarranZa for bringing about the
invasion of Mexico by Americans and
declaring his intention to defend the
sacred soil of his native land"
Very Able Mexican General.
Salazar Is reputed one of the ablest
OF the Mexican generals. 1t was re-
ported here by men who have been
closely associated with him that he
intends to declare for Felix Diaz. 1t
Is known that up to a short time ago
Salazar was In the greatest poverty.
"A ri in 81 hot
count of the persecution" by Amer-
cans he was forced to live on the char
ity Of friends.
A few days before his disappear
ance, however. he received a large
sum Of money and paid several debts
he had incurred.
Has Large Following.
There are number of Americans
here who are ON intimate terms with
the general. who was willing to admit
individual Americans to his friend
ship while never Disgusting his hos
ment.
These men aver that Salazar has a
large following in northern Chihuahua
and that hundreds, If not thousands of
the Carranza soldiers, who fought I'M
der him in previous campaigns will
gladly follow their old leader If he
summons them.
A story was current here that Sal
AGAR was in hiding in Juarez.
Reports received here by American
mining concerns state that there has
been extensive footing of stores and
that district.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Out to Form Woman Voters Party,

Washington, April 1o,--Equal suf.
frage leaders left here on a special
train last night for swing through
the western suffrage states to form
woman voters party. The first stop
will be at Chicago and the lecturing
will begin April II in Kansas City.
The train is under the management
Of Miss Ella Reigel of Philadelphia
and among tho thirty-s,x speakers
aboard are: Mrs. o. III, Belmont. Mrs.
Harriet Stanton Blateh. Miss Anna
Constable. Miss Kathleen Taylor and
Miss Helen Todd
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Prizes for Mexican Farmers.

Mexico City. Mex, April lin a
manifesto to Mexican farmers. Gen.
eral Gonzales offers prize OF $1,000
TO the planter In each township under
his jurisdiction, which includes the
states of Mexico. Puehla. Morelos,
Tlaxcala, Hidaigo and Caxaca. for the
best planted field. The farmers are
warned that the nation faces a serious
crisis because Of crop shortage re.
snlting from untitled lands and tells
them that only their patriotic ina ,stry
can forestall the misery o. = cereal
shortage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Austrian Officials May Resion.

London, April IA dispatch to the
Morning Post says: Count Tisza, the
Hungarian premier and Baron Rurian,
the Austrian foreign minister. are ex,
pected to resign. The Tisza govern.
ment is expected to fall owing to the
opposition Of Austria.Hungary and rur,
key to the proposed German plan OF
establishing customs union and eco.
monte federation between the Central
Powers and their allies" Count Tisxa
has been summoned and informed that
he would be dropped unless he con.
sented to the scheme.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Glass Of Hot Water
Before Breakfast
a Splendid Habit
Open sIuices Of the system each
morning and wash away the
poisonous, staenant matter.

Those of US who are accustomed to
feel dull and heavy when we arise;
splitting headache, stuffy from a cold,
foul tongue, nasty breath, acid stom-
ach. lame back, can, instead, both
look and feel as fresh as daisy always
by washing the poisons and toxins
from the body with phosphated hot
water each morning.
We should drink, before breakfast.
glass of real hot water with tea
spoonful Of limestone phosphate In
1t to flush from the stomach, liver,
kidneys and ten yards of bowels the
previous days indigestible waste. sour
bile and poisonous toxins; thus cleans
ing, sweetening and purifying the en-
tire alimentary canal before putting
more food into the stomach.
The action Of limestone phosphate
and hot water on an empty stomach
Is wonderfully invigorating 1t cleans
out all the sour lamentations, gases,
waste and acidity and gives one
splendid appetite for breakfast and it
Is said to be but little while until
the roses begin to appear in the
cheeks. A quarter pound of lime
stone phosphate will cost very little at
your druggist or from the store, but
is suffi cient to make anyone who is
bothered with biliousness, constipa-
ton, stomach trouble or rheumatism
a real enthusiast on the subject of in
ternal sanitation. Try it and you are
assured that you will look better and
feel better in every way shortly
Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
PROBE OF INSULT TO FLAG
New York Mayor Asks Investigation
of Labor Leaders Words

New York, April u-Mayor Nit
chel requested President William G.
Wilcox of the board of education to
investigate an alleged insult to the
American flag at a meeting here in
the Washington Irving high school.
The speaker to whom the alleged in.
suit was attributed was James Fl
Maurer. president of the PENNSYLVANIA
State Federation of Labor. In on
posing the proposed establishment OF
a state constahulary In New York he
was quoted as having shouted: Down
with the Stars and Stripes,"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Austrians PREPARING Rin oa.ns;,.

Rome, April 1.-THE Austrians ara
preparing an offensive or large scale
along the whole Italian front, accord.
ing to dispatches received here which
state that this action was decided On
at recent conference between Arch
duke Eugene and the other Austrian
commanders. Strong bodies of troops
have been withdrawn from the Ruman-
ian border and quantities of munitions
are being sent from the interior Of
the empire. The Italian military chiefs
the dispatches further say, have made
all preparations to break the offensive.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Steel Orders Break Records.

New York. April 1.-THE monthly
statement Of untitled orders of the
United States Steel corporation issue
again broke all records. The orders
stood on March 81 at 1881 ,00l tons an
increase Of 76-,0S5 tons over Fehru,
airy 80. when they were $685. 1866 tons,
the previous high report. Untitled
tonnage Is more than double that of
one year ago and Is al advance of APP
proximately 100000 tons over the re,
port of January 81.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Crowds Breakup Peace MEETING.

London. April l1.--An attempt to
hold non-conscription and peace
meeting in Trafalgar square has been
unceremoniously broken up by thous-
ands of persons who charged and dis,
persed the procession. Various peace
societies had organized the demonstra-
ton. Sylvia Pankhurst, the militant
suffragette. was prominent among the
promoters After the procession had
been dispersed the leaders in the move.
ment mounted the plinth of the Nelson
column and endeayored to make
speeches but WIRE prevented
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
MILLIONS IN DISSIPATION:
NOT ENOUGH FOR RELIGION
Nation Spends $500 ooo, 900 a year for
Movies; God Gets What Is Left,
Missionary Says.

New York. April ll.--"New York
spends "A million dollars "A day in dis.
sipation and the nation $500, 700 900 a
year for moving pictures. but our re-
ligion Is not costing us enough" de-
clared the Rev. w. A, Il. Goodwin Of
Rochester, n. Y, at the New York
convention of the Laymens Mission
AIRY movement here.
I'VE give to God part of what we
have left after we have amply provid-
ed fer ourselves" he added
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Armistlce In Chinese Revolt.

Picking, April ll,-~At the request Of
General Chen vi, governor OF Sac
Chuen. Tsai 40, the rebel leader, has
granted 30 days armistice in the
provinces OF Yunnan and Sac Chuen
pending negotiations between the rev.
olutionists and the government Of
Yuan Shi kai.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
MORE GUARDS AT COLUMBUS

Rumors Grow A carranxa Troops
Watch U. 8 Motor Truck Trail.
Columbus, N. NJ. April IL. The
guards at the road crossing the in
ternational boundary and at the Dor
der gate three miles south and at Glib
sons ranch. Is miles west. the point at
which supply trains cross the inter.
national lines. have been Increased
Numerous rumors were current In
these undoubtedly had their basis on
the fact that Carranzista forces are
stationed iT strategic positions along
the motor truck trail taken by Ameri-
can supply trains.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13

For really fine coffee at a mod
crate price, drink Denison's Seminole
Brand, Csc the h., in sealed cans.
Only one merchant in each town
sells Seminole. If your grocer isn't
the one, write the Denison Coffee Co..
Chicago. for souvenir and the name
of your Seminole dealer.
Buy the lib. Canister Can for s1.O0.
ADV
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
TENDER SKINNED BABIES
With Rashes and irritations Find
Comfort in Cuticura. Trial Free.

Baby's tender skin requires mild.
soothing properties such as are found
In the Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
Cuticura Soap is so sweet, pure and
cleansing and Cuticura Ointment so
soothing and healing, especially when
baby's skin is irritated and rashy.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
THERMOMETERS DROPS AND
SNOW FALLS IN THE SOUTH

Atlanta, GA, April II. - The I
temperature dropped to within
two degrees of freezing at a. m. I
here preceded by what weather
bureau officials called a trace of :
snow" There has been no report I
Of crop or fruit damage.
I
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Many curtaii secretary's Authority.

Washington, April l1.-Curtailment
in a degree. OF the authority of the
secretary of the navy, as advocated re-
Gently by Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske.
among the most radical of the Daniels
critics, has been agreed upon by a sub
committee OF the house naval commit.
tee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Every Household Needs u.

For cuts, burns sprains and bruises,
Hanford's Balsam Of Myrrh should
give quick relief. These may happen
any day In any home and the prudent
housewife will always keep q bottle
On hand. Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13

When a married woman begins to
juggle dumb-bells it's her husbands
cue to cultivate the acquaintance of a
divorce lawyer
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13
Other Thinos, Thouqh

Bill-Didn't your ocean trip take all
of the ginger out of you?
Jill-Ginger? | didn't eat any gin
ger!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13

A woman's mind is nearly always on
dress-which may explain the fire.
quent changes of both
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13

Farsighted is the man who doesn't
allow success to throw him of his
guard against . reverse OF fortune
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-04-13

Theatrical managers and astrono-
mers are always trying to discover
new stars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-08
'DAY OF AT0NEMENT
S0LEMNLY OBSERVED
AI-Day Services Held in the Several
Jewish Synagogues of
CITY.

Probably the most widely observed
holiday of the Jews of Richmond was
the Day OF Atonement yesterday.
Congregations crowded to capacity
the Beth Ahaba, Sir Moses Montenore.
and Keneseth Israel Synagogues. In
til after sunset Broad Street and the
shopping section of Main Street
seemed deserted, the proprietors Of
most of the stores being in attend
ance with their families at one or
the other of the temples.
The holiday yesterday came ton days
after Rosh Hashonah. tho Jewish New
Year, the interim being days of re-
pentance. eliminating in the services
of yesterday. The two orthodox syna-
gogues opened their services early In
the morning and they were continued
until sunset. Services In Beth Ahabah
temple began at 10 o'clock. Rev. DR..
e N. Calisch was assisted by Samuel
Binswnn ger. Woolner Calisch. his son,
and Charles Hutzler. presiding officer
OF the congregation. during tho day
In the evening a voluntary choir as
sisted tho regular singers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-08

color to even make first appearance.
Our board of censors will go over
the midway as soon as the shows are
ready. and If there is anything which
has escaped Mr.. Meyerhof, which may
appear Objectionable, 1t will be elm
mated.
The attention Of the amusement
lovers Is called to the high class list
of free attractions which will be
shown ON the stages before the grand
stand. This list embraces many
novelties from the great amusement
centers of the world. Special atten-
ton is called to the Polar bear act
and the fireworks displays. Among
the thrillers will. of course, be Miss
Stinson. the aviator. and Daredevil
Hurley.
TO the student OF agriculture in all
its phases this exposition will prove
especially valuable, for It Will give
him the opportunity of devoting hours
In the study Of his favor,te phase.
There are bewtldering exhibits from
farms from all over the State. and
there viii be many demonstrations OF
farm work"
President Harrison On Hand.
President Fairfax Harrison will be
in the city tomorrow morning, and
will be on hand at the opening OF the
great fair. He has indicated his In
tention OF being a constant attendant
upon tho fair during the entire week.
1t was through the efforts of Presi-
dent Harrison that the railroads of
Virginia put up the purse Of $4,000
for prizes for county exhibits. This
feature. it is believed. will prove Of
great value to the farmer, as It Is an
incentive to do better work.
Hotels and boarding houses are al
ready filling. Many reservations have
been made for some time. The great
crowds are expected tomorrow, and
every day during the week the rail-
roads will bring special excursions
from every section OF the State, as
we'll as North Carolina, South Caro-
lima. Washington and Maryland. Every