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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
BATTLE IN PROGRESS AT NoML
0UiPA THREE DAYs-DE FAcTo
TROOPS COMMANDED BY
COLONEL CANO.
MExICANS FAIL TO GIVE
SUPPORT TO AMERICANS
Constitutionalist Forces In Certain
Instances Are Reported to Be Ac-
tually Withdrawing-Growins
uneasiness In FL Paso as Sol.
diers Approach Border.

Eel Paso, Texas. March 22-General
Gavira, commander of the Juarez gar
rison, and Consul Garcia have just re-
ceived a dispatch that a battle be-
tween Villa and Carranza forces Is
in progress at Namiquipa District of
Guerrero, Chihuahua. The Carranza
force Is commanded by Colonel Cano,
reZ
Colonel Cano Is In command of a
force Of 900 cavalry which came in
contact two days ago at Ell Vale with
Villistas who on this occasion fed
without giving battle.
Mexican Troops Withdrawing"
In spite of reports that the Car
rama forces had engaged Villas men
at Namiquipa. there seems to be
feeling here that the Carranza forces
have failed to hold their end of the
net closing about the bandit chief
There were confrmatory reports OF
the news received for the last week
that the Mexican troops were not only
failing to cooperate with the Ameri-
can troops, but in certain instances
at least, were actually Withdrawing
from the field Of operations.
Refuse to Fight Villa.
The Associated Press learned on
unquestionable authority that the
troops of the de facto government
which had been stationed at Casas
Grandes have been withdrawn and are
now in or about Juarez.
From the same source 1t was learn
ed that at least one detachment OF
Carranza troops had refused to fight
Villa and had withdrawn on the bar
dts approach, leaving him free to
pass.
In the last few days Villa has been
variously reported by General Gavira.
the Carranza commander at Juare2, at
POINTS along a line reaching north and
south from Galeana to Namiquipa.
distance Of about seventy-flve miles.
Carranzistas Move to Border.
by the same accounts he has not
been moving steadily south but row.
lllS libi III anu east lie ultuHtalU-
Gus capyon-snlit, roadless country in
which he is operating adds many
miles TO the country he has covered
as compared with its distance on the
map. The reason for the Carranza
troops moving to the border. remains
unexplained. 1t is impossible even to
make fair estimate OF the number
OF men under General Gavira at Iuar.
ez. The large staff at his headquar
tiers and the fact that new troops are
arriving daily indicate that his force
is large one. The most conserva.
tive estimate places ii at 5000, and
calculations range from the point up
ward to 5000. Every precaution has
been taken to prevent the facts be-
ing known and most of the men are
kept outside the town among the hills.
Reports from Aqua Prieta and Dim
aga tell of Mexican reinforcements
reaching those points also, but moth
ing Is known as to their numbers
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
pETRoGRAD REPORTS CAPTURE
or GERMAN TRENCHES IN NO
Rocz REGioN-BERLiN SAYS
ENEMY REPULsED.
LIZ MORT HOMME IN HANDS
OF TEUTONS, IS REPORT
kaiser's Men After Terrific Bombard
rnent Northwest Of Verdun Mako
Vicious infantry Attack. Using
Liquid Fire--French Put
Down Attack.

Berlin, March 22.--The semi"officIai
Overseas News Agency quotes a spe'
ciaI correspondent OF the Lokai An.
xeieer at the verdun front az dee'ar
Ina with absolute certainty" that the
whole territory designated as lie
Mort Homme" on the French general
staff map, zone to 10000 that 10 to
say "Heieht 265 and height 295 az we'll
as the district between these two men.
toned heights, are completely In Ger.
man hands,
London, March 21.--lIeavy battles
have been In progress northwest and
northeast of Verdun, and on the north
ern part of the Russian front, where
the Russians are keeping up their
strong offensive against the Germans
In all these zones the losses have been
large. while the changes In position
have been relatively unimportant.
Northwest Of Verdun, In the sector
OF Avocourt. M alancourt, the Germans,
after n terrific bombardment made a
vicious infantry attack, In which
liquid fire was employed, against the
French front. A fresh German divi'
sion brought up from Il remote point
participated in the operation.
slight Progress by Germans.
The French, however, with their
curtain of fire. aided by machine guns
and infantry, put down the attack
with heavy casualties to- the assault
Ing forces except In the eastern part
of the Malancourt wood, some miles
from Verdun. where the Germans
made slight progress,
Berlin reports the repulse. also with
heavy losses Of the French who at
tackled the village OF Vaux. northeast
OF Verdun. Elsewhere around the
fortress there have been only inter.
mittent bombardments and continu-
alton Of fights In the air between
French and German ayiators.
Russians Repuised. Claim.
Although Berlin claims that the Ger.
mans again have repulsed the Rus.
SLAMS In repeated attacks with strong
forces around postavy and between
Lakes Naroez and nreswiathy, Petro
grad reports German check south
of Lake Dreswiathy and the capture OF
German trenches In the Lake Norocz
region.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
FOUR GERMAN AIRCRAFT RAID
KENT AND WRECK MANY
PER.
SONS ARE INJURED.
BRITISH AIRMAN BRINGS
DOWN ONE TEUTON RAIDER
One Women and Five Children Lose
Lives at Ramsgate-Canadia Hos
pital IL Damaged-Bomb Falls
on Auto Killing Driver and
Four Children.

London, March 21.-Nine persons
were killed and 81 injured in a raid
by four German seaplanes over the
east coast of Kent, it was announced
officially A British airman brought
down one raider over the sea, the Ger
man observer being killed.
The official statement on the raid
follows:
-Four German sea-planes few over
East Kent during the afternoon. The
first pair appeared over Dover at a
height OF from 5000 to 5000 feet.
Drops Six Bombs In Harbor.
THE first dropped six bombs in the
harbor; then heading northwest drop
ped bombs on the town. The other
raider after passing over Dover, ap-
peared over Deal and dropped several
bombs
The second pair appeared over
Ramsgate at about the same time and
dropped bombs on the town. One Of
the latter pair went west, the other
north, pursued by British aeroplane.
One bomb is reported to have been
dropped on Margate. The second ma
chine next appeared over Westgate.
Here several of our aeroplanes went
ped on Westgate.
The casualties so far reported are:
Killed, three men, one woman and
five children.
Injured. II men, five women and
nine children.
Several Houses Wrecked.
AS far as ascertained As bombs
were dropped altogether. One bomb
fell on the Canadian hospital at
Ramsgate, causing damage. but no
casualties. Several houses, the homes
Of artisans and cottages were wreck
ed.
Flight Commander Bone. Royal
Naval Air Service. in an aeroplans
pursued one German sea-plane 30
miles out to sea, where, after an &C
ton lasting quarter Of an hour, he
forced it to descend. The German ma
chine was hit many times and the
observer was killed"
According to dispatch from Rams
gate the two German ea-planes which
raiGed that place, were attacked at
sea by a French machine before reach
ing the coast.
Children Are Killed.
A man and four children were killed
here. SO far as can be ascertained
the other Ramsgate casualties were
one woman and eight children slight
~ wounded.
The first bomb dropped in Ramsgate
fell sQuarely on Q motor car, killing
the driver and setting fire to the gas
oline tank Pieces of the bomb flew
among children on their way to Sun
day school, killing four of them. 9th
err bombs hit business block. a bar.
Der shop and several residences.
A dozen bombs were drOpped in
Dover and four persons were killed
there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
A Worthy STUDY.

What do you think of these mem
ory tests the professor is sticking on
us? Bally nonsense. | say"
Cant agree with you declared
the team captain. Ought to be part
of every college course. think. Some.
of the boys couldn't remember their
football signals last fall. "-Louisville,
Courier-Journal
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
NO REASON FOR TRANSFER OF
MExicANS TO REAR OF PER
SHINES COLUMN HAS
BEEN ASSIGNED.
INFORMATION AS TO USE
OF RAILROAD2 IS ASKED
President Wilson to Tell Head Of De
Faoto Government What War De-
partment Wants--Transpor-
tation Problem 10 Serious
One for Soldiers.

El Paso, Texas, March 21.-Villa
has doubled east and south to Nam
iquipa, according to telegram re-
ceived here by General Gavira. at Jul
arez. He reports that Carranza troops
are advancing from the south while
the Americans are taking their march
from the north In an effort to close
the net around the bandit.
Railroad Problem Comes Up.
The railroad problem over-shad-
owed everything here In the Mexican
situation.
General Carran2a replied to the
American governments request for
use of the Mexican railroad lines for
movement OF supplies to the punitive
expedition with request for more
complete information OF exactly what
the War department wants. General
CarranZa's reply was sent to Presi-
dent Wilson. The information he asks
will be furnished
A refusal will embarrass the op-
Grafton of the American troops while
acquiescence would be bound to be
seriously misconstrued by a consid-
cradle section of the Mexican people
and to be exploited by the enemies
OF General Carranza.
In Rear Of u. 8. Troops.
Carranza troops stationed at Casas
Grandes and other points of the sec.
ton at the time General Pershing be-
gan bia march into Mexico now ara In.
Gated at Juarez, opposite lei Paso. and
In the rear of General Pershings col
umns, 1t was authoritatively stated
No reason has been assigned for the
transfer Of troops from points inland
to the border
From reliable sources 1t Is stated
also that in one instance Carranza
detachment allowed Villa to pass
southwark on receipt Of a message
from the bandit leader that he was
not warning against Mexico.
Villa Trying to Break Through.
A clash between Villista and Car
ran2ista forces is imminent according
to advices through General GaYira.
the Carranaa commander at Juarex.
Villa Is apparently trying to break
through the Mexican. American Gordon
closing in about the laguna Bahri.
cora region. In the direction Of Nami-
quipa, through which he can escape
into tho mountains around Gerrero
and Santa Ana. where he commenced
his career us bandit.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
FRENCH DESTROYER IS SUNK
Vessel Sent to Bottom in Adriatic by
Submarine-Forty-four
Lose Lives.

Paris, March 81. - The French tor
pedo boat destroyer Renaudin has
been sunk in the Adriatic by a sub,
marine. Three officers and "a of the
crew were lost. Two officers and "a
of the crew were saved.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
HIGH PRICES
GOOD CROPS
And Good Demand for All Farm
Products.

II is no new experience for settlers
located in a fertile country such as
Western Canada, where lands may be
bought at very reasonable prices, to
harvest crop that in one season pays
the entire cost Of their farm. Undoubt-
eddy this was the experience of many
farmers during 1915, but one instance
may be quoted. A settler who came
to Canada from the United States
some years ago decided to add to his
holdings by buying an adjoining quar-
ter section near his home at Warner,
at $4,000 an acre, with terms spread
over a period of years. He got the
land into good state Of cultivation
and last spring put the whole quarter
section in wheat. When the crop was
threshed he found that it only took
half the wheat ON the farm to pay the
whole purchase price of it; in short
single years crop paid the cost Of
the land, paid all the expenses of OPP
Grafton and left him a handsome sur
plus as profit. This settler had some
adjoining land, and his whole wheat
crop for the season amounted to
over $4,000 bushels. He is now plan
ming to obtain some sheep and invest
his profits in live stock which will as
sure him good living irrespective Of
what the season may happen to be.
Canada's financial position is ex-
cellent All speculation has been elm
tnofn1 and Eve fv Oh
basis, with restricted credit.
Detailed figures of Canada's trade
for twelve months ending October 81
show how the war is forcing Canadian
trade into new channels. One of the
most extraordinary changes is in com
merce with the United States. A
couple Of years ago Canada imported
from the United States two or three
hundred million dollars worth of
goods more than she exported The
balance OF trade was all with the
United States. The balance is rapid
ly disappearing, and the present out
look is that by the end Of this year
Canada will have exported to the
United States more than she has i'm.
ported.
The figures for the past four years
are illuminating. They are as fol-
lows:
Exports. Imports.
1912 .......$145,721,6 $50 S412,657.O22
1913 ........ 179,050,796 442,341,S4o
1914 ........ 213,493,406 421,O74,528
1915 ...... 314,11S,774 346,569.924
Four years ago, in 1912, the balance
of trade in favor of the United
States was no less than two hundred
and sixty-seven millions, and this
year. the balance is reduced to only
thirty-two millions. The figures are.
extraordinary and reflect the changed
and new conditions in Canada. II
looks as If for the first time in nearly
half century this year Canada will
sell more to the United States than
she will buy from the Americans
Advertisement
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
Inspiration.

That actor puts a great deal of
spirit into his acting. doesn't he?"
Sure does; can't act without it."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23
AMERICAN ARGUES WITH .
CARRANziSTAS: Is SHOT Z

Laredo, Tex, March q. An =
American, Antonio Platawas. was 4
shot by Carranza soldiers in 'tue- 4
vo Laredo in an altere alton. He I
is expected to recover.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23

Stepping on . banana peel has an
aoisd . lot OF men to 60 their length
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-23

People who always say what thew,
think have few friends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
Eighty Two Naval
Cadets Dismissed
by Daniels Order

WASHINGTON. Feb. II. - Secretary
Daniels today approved the recommended
tons OF the academic board at the naval
academy. diminishing eighty-two mid
shipmen for failure in their studies.
OF those dismissed three are Of the
first class, nineteen OF the second. twenty
Of the third and forty Of the fourth
class. In announcing his decision. Sec
Rotary Daniels said that while the navy
needed more officers. only those who
could meet the high standards and qualify
by examination could be retained.
To meet this need" he said. the
Sixty-third congress upon the recon-
mendation OF the Navy department con-
tinued the law which had expired by lin
itation providing for the appointment of
two midshipmen by each member Of con-
gress and the sixty-tourth congress-, as
the first act in larger preparedness,
has pessed the bill giving three ap-
pointments to each senator and repre-
sentative. This makes possible an in
crease OF s51 midshipmen for the coming
year"
The secretary expressed regret that the
eighty-two students had been found ''un-
satisfactory in such degree as does not
justify hope of their graduation and
training as officers in the navy
Mr.. Daniels said that he did not think
any midshipman should be allowed to
graduate unless he could make 62h per
cent. the standard average. In his
studies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
An Ideal Remedy
for Nursing Mothers
Compound of Simple L0xatiDe
Herbs Safe for Baby
and Mother.

Constipation is condition that affects
the old. young and middie-aged. and
most people at one time or another need
help in regulating the action OF the
bowels. Harsh cathartics and purga-
tives should not be employed TO relieve
constipation. as their effect is only tenn
porary while they shock the system un-
necessarily.
A remedy that can be used with per-
feet safety for the tiniest babe and that
is equally effective for the strongest
constitution IL found in the combination
OF simple laxative herbs known as DIR.
Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin and sold in drug
stores everywhere for fifty cents bot
tie. This is an ideal household remedy
end should be in every family medicine
chest.
Mrs. r. I. Barsolow. 1s Leslie St. Hol-
yoke. Mass, wrote to DR.. Caldwell
Syrup PepsIn certainly is fine. gave Il
70 my bany. Evelyn. and also took II my.
self. II Is the only medicine have beer
able to take without affecting Baby in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
Legislature of
South Dakota
Breaks Deadlock

PIERRE, S. D.. Feb. 1l.-Both houses
Of the legislature adopted the conference
report on the primary amendment act
this afternoon. breaking the deadlock
which had threatened over the emer-
gency and special features. This prscti-
cally closes the work OF the special sess
sion and adjournment is expected tos
night.
The amendment was made necessary
when the national republican ,conyen-
ton was set for June 6, the regular state
primary falling on June 6. which would
not have given time to determine which
delegates were legally elected. Under
the amendment the primary election will
be held on May e. 1t passes as an
emergency measure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
Alleged Head of
Texas Revolution
Is Under Arrest

BROWNsVlIAE. Tex. Feb. li.-Anioeto
Pizana. alleged leader Ct the .Texas
revolution" held responsible for border
troubles and general unrest last summer
and fall. was captured yesterday and
brought 20 Matamores. Mex. opposite
here. according 70 an official report 20
colonei A. p. Biocksom. commanding the
United States border patrol. today
With PizaDa were captured four other
aiiesed Mexican bandits. All are being
held inoommunicado In the Afatomoros
Jan.
The request for tho arrest OF Pizans
ana his alleged partner. Luis De lie Rosa.
we're sent some weeks sgd3by Governor
James &C. Ferguson Of Texas 20 0overnol
Luis cabaiiero. Of the state OF Tamaul-
pas. Mexico. A reward OF 3. 900 had been
offered BY the state OF Texas for the cap
lure Of either OF the alleged leaders, deAs
~ alive.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
Springfield.

Springfield.
Mlss Clara Fate Ia visiting her father
Ia Weeping Water.
Aieck sweenIo OF Greenfield. Ia, via
tied his brother John last week.
Miss Margaret Elwell visited her sister
Bernice az University Place Thursday.
Mira. James Hagan OF Papillion visited
her mother here the fore part OF the
week.
byron Sage has been selected o. one
% tho federal jurors for the spring term
IN Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Campbell Of Gordon
visited relatives here the latter part OF
the week.
william I6ieck has filed for the office
Of county superintendent on the repub-
lican ticket.
L. c. overson Of Auburn was here. TO
attend the funeral OF his sister. Mrs
Martha Sack.
Miss Nell overton entertained Mr.. and
Mira. T. W. Janovsky Of st. James, Mimi,
over Sunday.
Mrs. Otto wrieth. who has been In de-
clining health for several weeks. died
Saturday evening.
Tho high school was closed last Tuesday
on account OF scarlet fever appearing IN
the neishborhood.
Mrs. Lewis Robb one Of the early set
tiers OF this vicinity. died At the home Of
her son William last Tuesday evening.
sam Nets who II on the winning Dam
ish tug-of-war team, helped them win the
championship In Omaha Sunday evening.
Miss Elisabeth 0iessman and Herman
vierrigEer were united IN marriage at the
residence Of the brides parents last
wednesday. They VIII make their home
on the farm near here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12

Mrs. Adolph Otto went 70 Omaha Mon
day.
Mrs, 9, II. Hall left Monday for suther-
Margaret and Cecilia HolIine are III
with scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Eicks were Omaha
visitors Wednesday.
A nurse IL in attendance for Mrs. ].
Bull, who ls quite III.
4 baby was born 20 Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Parakenings Thursday.
Miss Pearl Falconer and Mrs. Eugene
HOLSTER were at Omaha Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Meyer attended
the birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Pcetn Wednesday
Arthur witto went 10 osmond Wednes-
20 visit hts aunt, Mrs William Koener
and other relatives.
John Haney and wife OF Gretna visited
with the latter's sister Mrs. A. j. Deer
son. and family Tuesday
The l5-year-oid son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
vilvok accidentally shot himself sunday.
badly decorating his arm and hand. lilo
was taken TO a hospital
Word was received from Mrs. Van Alst
Tuesday from Stuttgart. Ark, that her
sister, Mrs. Ferdomwalt was dead and
would be buried there Wednesday.
4 The entertainment and cafeteria supper
given by the teachers Friday night was
success socially and financially, The
proceeds will be used to buy victrols
for the school
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
FORMER GLENWOOD MAN
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

GLENwooD. Ia. Feb. il.-Cspecial.)-
The body Of ]. Ellis Scott. who died at
Santa Ana. Cal. February :, was In
TERED at Glenwood cemetery Thursday
morning. Short services were conducted
at the grave by Rev. Stevenson Of the
Methodist Episcopal church. Mr.. scott
died from the effects of slight wound
on the hand made by pruning shear.
Two daughters. Mrs. H II. Gale OF Ann
Arbor. Mich. ana Mrs. ], r. Schick Of
Cain, Ia, and his only son, Russell Of
Santa Ana. were present. Mr.. Scott was
nm old resident of Glepwood. being IN
busienss here for many yeats. He came
10 Glenwood in 1871 and went to ,calfor-
mia in 1903.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
Mellen Will Be
Witness in the
Brandeis Inquiry

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1l.-chsrles S.
Mellen. former president of the New
Haven railroad. will be asked by ths
Judiciary subcommittee of the senate to
appear next week in connection with its
inquiry into the nomination OF Louis D.
Brandeis to the supreme court.
The committee decided today TO ask Mr..
Mellen to testify after they had examined
testimony offered yesterday by c. w.
Barron OF Boston, who declared that
Mr. Brandels had once been hired &c
aid in wreclSing the New Haven rail-
road"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
British Author and
Journalist is Dead

LONDON. FEB. ii.-wnilam Hickman
Smith Aubrey. author and journalist. died
Hast night. a. his home In Croydon. lie
Vas identified with various English news
papers ana was author Of several works
On English history. His London letters
on politics. literature. art and society
we're published BY a syndicate Of Amer
sean newspapers. He visited the United
ftates seven times on leeturing tours
and received honorary degrees from the
lniveralty Of the City Of New York and
from RutEsr college. Ne vas born IN
'.1ndon IN ia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
Ensign Blamed for
The Loss Of Signal
Book Pleads Guilty

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb II. - Ensign
Robert d. Kirkpatrick pleaded guilty to-
Gay to charges of negligence and ineffi-
cheney before court-martial on the bat
tleship Oregon. anchired in Man owar row
in the bay in the proceedings TO fix the
blame for the DISAPPEARANCE last August
Of secret battle signal code book from
the destroyer Hull.
Trial of Lieutenant Herbert A. Jones.
commanding the Pacific fleet torpedo d.
vision, held Responsible ss commanding
officer. will be held late today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-12
Bulgaria Will Quit
When Campaign Over

LONDON. Feb, Ii.--Sofia dispatches
reaching Amsterdam and forwarded BY
Reuters correspondent quote tina But
gQrian minister of war as SAYING that
as soon As the action against saloniki 10
finished the war will be terminated. 80
far as Bulgaria is concerned. and that
the nation will fight no longer unles1
attacked
newspaper organ, Of the Bulgarian
governments published an article this
week asserting that Bulgaria had the
right to invade Greece for the purpose
Of attacking the French and British
troops there.