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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
TO "PROUD AMERICAN"
AND OTHERS

Editor Askov American:
Let me remind the proud American
that hiding his name is nothing to
be proud of. 1t seems to be fashion
able among some, to label anyone
showing original or different ideas
than their own. a Communist. Red.
l wish to ask our proud American,
his description of a Communist; not
that | am personally much interested
in his answer. but let this be said for
all those who are inclined to use
these names right and left.
To these. if one should ask: What
do you understand by communism
How many would be able to give d
clear answer?-It is only fair, / be-
lieve, to ask them if they know what
they are talking about. AS a capital
list. or one favoring the system, let
us suppose that you know all about it.
But if you are honest, you must be
willing to investigate your opponents
side.
This must be done we'll Do not
depend on hearsay. Investigate per-
Communist. Socialist, what they
want and why they want it, etc. 1t
is clear enough that you cannot right
fully use their names if you do not
understand their principles. When
you are through with this job. look
around you, in this country of ours.
at the life of the people and how
things are being run now under the
present system. and if you do this
honestly, l have reason to believe that
it won't take long to collect enough
material. filmed or otherwise. to give
a lecture in the land of the Soviet
to show these Reds how the work
ers are living in the richest country
in the world.
l was in the World war, from Au-
gust. 1914, to November. 1918; was
even kept in the army one year after
the Armistice for good measure. 1t
was to be the last war. we we're fight
ing, we were told. so that our chill
dren wouldn't have to see such a
calamity. and now, after II years, we
are facing wars much more horrible
than the last one. My children in
time, shall be ripe for it.
To the fathers and mothers of the
working class, / want to say this:
You know the care and priyations it
takes in order to raise your CT ildren
to manhood. you give them the les.
of yourselves. In time they will be
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
A LITTLE COLORING

Maybe this will be letting out a
little newspaper secret or what is
sometimes called inside Informal
ton
The editor who likes to make it ap-
pear that he is neutral as between
several candidates for the endorse
ment or nomination by their political
party for the same office, usually lets
the cat out of the bag if he favors
one above the others. He may write
columns of stuff lauding the several
candidates, but when he writes of
some one who is working night and
day, using pressure to line up dele
gates to the convention, that he has
made no formal announcement" and
writes of others who leave it to the
convention to do the choosing, that
they are ''avowed candidates." then
it is quite evident where said editor
has his sympathies. Taking no more
than a passive interest" is another
phrase used to shield a friend who
has to be urged" to make the race.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
FROM EXCHANGES
Editorial Comment From Other News.
papers. Which May or Nay Not
Conform With the Opinions
Of the AskOv American.)
FRUIT OF FASCISM
(The st. Paul Daily NeWs)

In order to conserve her own sup
plies Germany has now put a ban ON
exports of certain foOdstuffs and raw
materials.
This action at this time in effect
constitutes an indirect boycott of
Italy which faces similar curtail-
ment from most of the nations when
the League of Nations sanctions be-
come effective Nov. IS.
Germany's action is caused by the
need of diverting so much national
effort and income to military pur-
poses. 1t is part of what is essential
for wartime program which has
brought about food rationing.
Two nations are thus undergoing
emergency measures in order to pre-
pare for, or carry on, war. Both are
under dictators whose powers seem
to be absolute. There is a moral
here for those who urge excessive
military preparations. 1t is as GER
tain as any thing can be these days
that both Germany and Italy are on
the verge of bankruptcy. In peace
their peoples are borne down by bur-
dens which deny them such elemen-
tary necessities as food in order that
they may prepare for war which.
when it comes, will be even worse.
That is the great good which fas-
cism has done these nations-a con-
ditiOn which those who favor die
tator for the United States may we'll
ponder.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21

drafted, and their flesh will be fed
the rats on some battlefield; or IL
they are lucky" it shall cost them
only leg, an arm, or an eye or two
some internal injury through gas or
what not, and if by some miracle
they should come back after months
or years unframed, they very prob
ably will have their breast plaster ed
with medal as testimony that they
are good killers.
l ask you, is it what you want them
to do and to be? is this civilization?
and for what purpose? 1t is clear as
daylight to any thinking person that
war is no longer justified, and only a
mere business; let me remind you
also, that all of this is approved by
the church! and now, work is needed
for several millions of unemployed
Do you believe, Mr.. P. A., that these
men are responsible for their present
miserable situation? What is your
answer about it? How are you going
to label them, if, the government
AoAAAh6 ShSilA, ShOy lAQhC pAdIS VI
their own? Shall they go on starving
insulted, and treated as so many cat
tie? Calling us Red won't take us
anywhere, some action is neeCed, moi
words alone.
l happened to witness a discussion
last week, where proud American ~
when cornered. got away with this:
mo mater what you say, l don't care,
l have the majority with me-" It is
all right if you have it now; but lis
ten, l also have somebody with me,
for number of years now,-they are
my conscience and my reason, and
take my word for it. they are mighty
good companions to travel with.
There is also something else which
keeps me going. had a dream that
1, with few other millions scattered
all over the world; dream that new
civilization was in the making, new
world, not a paradise where it shall
be all love and kisses, but world
free from parasites and exploiters,
where all men who care to work shall
have decent home and plenty to eat;
where they will be enabled to enjoy
life, to play and have time enough
to turn their minds to higher things.
And this will be accomplished In time,
Mr.. P. A., i'll spite of your efforts to
prevent it.
A. ESPOINTOUR.
Askov, Mimi, Nov. 10, 1895.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
The article follows:

Editor Winrod's note-The only fic-
ticious feature of these narratives is
the names that l am using. Several
members of the families which / am
discussing are still in Russia. If /
were to disclose their names, they
would be put to death instantly by
the Soviet authorities.
Alb. Schwarz was a preacher in
central Russia.
He died at the hands of the Bolshe-
vicks few months ago. / am person.
ally acquainted with one of his sons.
a gentleman about forty years of age.
Father Schwarz was driven from
his home and forced into prison exile
for no crime except that he was en-
gagged in religious work. He was
banished to the great ice deserts of
northern Russia where he was SUBJ
imaginable
Being engaged in religious work, he
was denied the right of a bread-card
even prior to his exile. When he was
taken to the Siberian prison camp, his
living conditions were even more in
tolerable.
Facing death for want of food. Mr..
SchwarZ went in search of potatoes
on a certain occasion. Red soldiers
caught him digging in the frozen
ground. They beat him SO merci-
lessly that he died few hours later.
Christians, in exile in the same
locality. were denied the privilege Of
giving him a respectable burial. His
body was thrown away like it might
have been the flesh of an animal.
This good man was the father Of
eleven children. Five have succeeded
in getting out of Russia. l have per-
sonally seen the following letter, writ
ten by Mr.. Schwarz's wife to one OF
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
FUR WILL FLY

Governor Olson made quite a hit
in New York with his two talks there
last week and is being heralded as
the man to head the third political
party movement for president. Know
ing that the chances for success in
1886 are not good the governor Is
sidestepping it for the time being,
awaiting 1910. He will be a candi-
date for the United States Senate in
1886.
Which means, that Senator Thomas
ID. Schall is due for a political de-
feat and decisive one. Schall has
run in good luck long enough. He
was representative in Congress from
the old Tenth district of which Pine
county was part. for ten years. His
plurality vote was increased in each
of his five campaigns for representa-
tive, due, it seems, principally to the
continuous campaign that he was con-
Quoting from the capitol by sending
out franked letters at the expense Of
the government. Many of his letters
the socalled personal" ones-ex-
tended congratulations to the happy
parents in the case of a birth in
the family, also congratulations to the
newlyweds, and expressions of con-
dolence where there was a death in
the family.
All that combined with his SYM
about being born and raised in the
slums, picking food out of garbage
cans, fighting his way as a news boy,
that life has been a battle through
out. especially after losing his eye
sight, etc, ETC., made for votes.
Time and again he has done the
same stunts at county fairs. After
talking to the crowd for a while he
would gradually start to turn around
until he almost had his back to the
audience. Then his wife. or some one
with him, would get him adjusted
and tell him that he was not talking
directly to the crowd. Schall would
his cane and tapping his chest with
his hand would say. folks. l can not
see you but my heart beats for you"
That made still more votes.
Having pulled the wool over the
eyes of those who had sight. while
running for representative. he set
out for higher honors and succeeded
in pulling through with the narrow
est of margins in two campaigns for
the United States Senate.
A total of between 100000 and 9OO,-
900 votes were cast in the campaigns
of 1924 and 1880. Schall won over
Magnus Johnson in 1924 by 7.94S
votes and over Einar Hoidale in 1880
by 1868.
1t will be a different story when
he faces an orator and thinker with
the ability of Gov Olson. Schall cam
not outgeneral that individual who
is too shrewd for the senator. Likely,
no holds will be barred in the contest
and Schall will be relieved of his
duties in the capitol through big
plurality vote for Olson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
THE" ISSUES

Addressing a group of Republicans
at Duluth recently. Martin A. Nelson
of Austin. proposed taxation and the
fundamental principles Of the con-
situation as the issues of the 1886
state and national campaigns.
He is certainly running true to
color rs a conservative. Think of all
the unemployment that still prevails
in the country. and then to make tax
alton and the constitution the lead
ing issues
Mr.. Nelson was at one time a can
didate for county attorney of Mower
county. but was defeated. He was
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
EVIDENCE OF IGNORANCE

Editor Askov American:
The Russian people for hundreds
of years under bondage to the Czarist
regime and the Orthodox church, had
only one choice in regards to that
church. State and church being one
in Russia naturally one could not
be Overthrown without also over
throwing and destroying the other
Our proud American" in his or
her article of last weeks American
harps continuously on the goddess
ness of the Communists, grasping
wildly for straw whereby the CAPT.
talistic system could be saved.
Many people today prefer Chris
tianity" to "churchanity" and 1 would
like to know what rights anyone has
to call their fellow citizens goddess
just because they do not use the
church as parade ground" which
habit too many people have today,
thereby weakening the church itself.
The Communists have as much at
stake in this country as anyone, their
very lives would be in danger if some
fanatics could have it their way.
Our proud American" must know
that a person can change his mind
about politics after becoming a citi-
zen, not necessarily losing his re-
spect for this country, it's people or
traditions; but anyone listening to
person of the proud American"
type, raving about patriotism, re-
ligiOn, Communism and what not in
definitely, would sooner or later come
down to the more earthly question:
when do we eat?" Not very polite,
but quite pressing--a question you
skip because you must be ignorant
of the fact that many children ask
their mother that very question, and
that fanatical patriotism cannot fill
their stomachs. If you sincerely
want to know the truth, learn all
sides of the question and not only
one side as you advise others to do
in your last article.
More people will seek the truth as
the capitalists crisis becomes more
acute, and in their search will SOON
er or later find the only solution,
Communism, which leaves religion as
matter between your Creator and
yourself, the only correct way in Rus
STA, U. S. or elsewhere, which solves
problems the only way they can be
solved
Learn more about it and you will see
that it will stand the trial in your
own judgment. l do not give nickel
for all your investigations as the COM
mittees were all hand picked, and
we'll paid men to find what they were
dictated to find, and if they had to
find we'll fed. Moscow paid rad
ical as leader of every move to bet
ter conditions of the working class.
why of course they found just that.
Some people, in their fanatical in
tolerant ignorance, classes anyone
discomfort with present conditions as
a low down good for nothing GRIM
inal, with the instinct of an animal,
goddess and what else. And l say to
them: dust your brains off and let
a little light in-the light of intel
ligence, which cannot get in by read
ing only one side of question and
forcibly shutting out the other.
PEDER JORGENSEN.
Askov, Mimi, Nov. 10, 1885.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21

also defeated in his attempt to be-
come state senator; he failed to
get enough votes for Congress-. and
was turned down by the voters in
his campaign as Republican candi
date for governor in 1884. Having
become accustomed to political de-
feats he can probably stand more of
them without injury. Apparently he
will be the candidate of the Repub-
lican party for the governorship again
in 1886.
In one respect he is like the great
commoner. William Jennings Bryan.
You do not have to be in a hurry
to vote for him because he will come
again.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
OPINIONS OF OTHERS

(Short timely letters on topics
of public interest are welcome.
whether or not the writer's Optn.
ions conform with those of the
American. All letters must be
signed with the writer's name for
our information. Signed articles al
ways are more effective. but il the
writer does not wish to have his
name used. it will be withheld.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21

Some folks are sure that they have
the solution for the ills of the world,
if one will but listen to them long
enough. Often they are the kind who
cannot make living for themselves
and family even when the opportun-
ity is afforded them. &c.,.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
THEY'RE OBSERVING
Mile Laos County Times)

After criticizing and denour cling
intensive organization CT dues-paying
members. the Republicans Of the state
are now trying to initiate them. The
woods is becoming full of Young Re-
publicans," Associated Republican
Clubs Liberty Leagues" "Consti-
tuition Leagues" Tax Leagues" ETC.
Imitation is the sincerest flattery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21
CHRISTIANS TORTURED IN
RUSSIA

editor Askov American:
Since so much is being said
about Russia l feel that the en-
closed article Christians Tor
tured in Russia" by Gerald B.
Winrod, editor of The Defender
Magazine, would be appropriate
for publishing in the Askov
American.
HELEN JENSEN.
Askov, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21

hearts. Who was it said: "Inasmuch
as We have done it unto the least of
mine, we have done it unto me-"
H. r. BUCK.
ASkOv, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21

1t seems that some people who
wouldn't trade places with anyone on
the relief line feel that those on re-
lief are being treated too literally.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-21

The Minneapolis Star: Mr. Hoover
hears a call to lead. Isn't it remark
able that a man of his age should
have such acute hearing.
The Washington times., 1935-06-04
MOON CLEARED
IN EARTHQUAKE

CONTINUED from Local Pdge)
area, 1t can be seen that the
strength of such a pull would be
terrific"
SUN GETS BLAME
If any heavenly body is to be
blamed for earthquakes, the sun
should come in for its share.
Father Sohon stated. He said
that, according to Father Louis
Rodes, S. j., head of the obserVa-
tory at Tortosa, Spain, the total
number of quakes on earth var
les directly with the strength of
the suns gravitational pull.
There are two earthquake belts,
Father Sohon declared. One ex-
tends entirely around the rim of
the Pacific from New Zealand up
through Japan and down our own
western coast through Central
America. The other commences
in the West Indies and passes
through the Atlantic to Spain,
Italy, and on to India. Both belts
have common characteristics
high mountains and deep oceans,
and it is this contrast, according
to Father Sohon, that makes them
bear the brunt of these titantic
upheaVals.
The Washington times., 1935-06-04
LICENSED TO MARRY

Samuel L. Marshall. 90. SO7 First ST.
n. W., and Eta l.. Ledbetter, 81 Pierce
Homer r. Deal. 40. 1928 F. St N. F..
and Ethel L. Dcherson. "a, Charlotts-
Vile. Va.
william A. Johnson. SIS. 40 G st. N.
w, and Matte Rizzell, sc. 173? willard
James zinn. 80. Pullman. W. Va,
md Marjorie A. Upton, So, $3.50 Eighth
Hugh r. Fairlamb. 2s. and winston
A. Ransome, %, both Of Richmond, Va.
Bruce r. Mainhart, "a, Gaitnersburg,
Md. and Virginia C. Lee. 10, 1855
Thirteenth St. N. We.
Edward Clark. II. st. N. E.. and
Annie Matthews, 23. 6s Colan Place
s. e.
James A. Flair. 81. Silver Spring, Md.
and Dorothy A. Humphrey, 10, Sea-
Herman b. Pitt, tr.. 81. and Regina
King, Is, both of Baltimore, Nd.
Jessie Young. %, ZOOS Twenty-third
St. N. w. and Alberta Carter, 10, 735
Twenty-fourth st. N. w.
Horace r. Johnson, 27 PhIIadelp hia.
Pa. and Lydia K. Killingsworth, %,
1852 Third ST N. w.
Edward J. Budjako. IS. 40I5Twentieth
St. N. T., and Gladys C. Ward, 2S.
Barnesvile. Md
Albert williams. 81. Philadelphia Pa,
and Leona Nickens. 20 Ashburn. Va.
George Fitzgerald, IS, 2147 Newport
The Washington times., 1935-06-04
HOUSE DEFERS
ACTION ON D. {.
! MONEY BILL

Another delay in securing final
massage of the District approri-
ations bill was experienced today
when the measure, scheduled for
consideration, was passed over in
the House to allow action on bills
on the private calendar.
at is expected, however, that
the bill will be taken up shortly,
as all difficulties were overcome
Yesterday when the Senate and
House confereeS met and Sttled all
differences.
While the lower House figure
for the Federal contribution was
approved by the conferees, the
Senate group was successful in
increasing nearly every other con-
troversial item in the bill.
: Lump Sum Boost Loses
The Senate had voted to in
crease the F'ederel contribution to
$8,317,50 but the Senate con-
ferees finally were forced to yield
to- the House figure of $5,700,000
the same as it is for the current
fiscal year.
However, the Senate conferees
compelled the House Representa-
lives to agree to the item of
$67,500 for continuance of the
character education program for
another year, despite the fact
that the House originally refused
to make this appropriation.
The Senate conferees also were
victorious in obtaining an in
crease in the House figure for
personnel and maintenance at
Gallinger Hospital. The amount
recommended by the budget was
agreed upon by the conferees,
this figure being higher than the
House had allowed.
: More Policemen Voted
: Another important victory for
the Senate conferees was reten-
ton Of the provision for IS ad-
ditional policemen for the Dis
tfict. This was placed in the
bill by the Senate Committee and
the Senate, after an appeal by
the House Crime Committee re-
duesting that a substantial in
crease be made in the local po-
lice force.
The House is expected to ap-
prove the conference action
speedily and the conference re-
port then will go to the Senate
for action. 1t then will go to
the President for signature.
The Washington times., 1935-06-04
PERMITS TO WE'D

UPPER MARLBORO, Nd. June
4.-Marriage licenses have been
issued here to John F. Mahaney,
%, of the 700 block Taylor ST..
N. w.. and Louise V. Wood, %,
Cottage City; Vivian c. Pitcher,
81, Brooms Island, and Ella F..
Tayman, 10, Upper Marlboro;
Charles A. Agee, 81, and Nellie E.
Monks, Sc, both of Mt. Rainier;
Joseph A. Williams, %, of the
HOO block K st. S. E., and Mar
garet T. Buckley, 10, of the 1900
block Shannon Pl. s. E.
The Washington times., 1935-06-04
so Hikers Return
! From Forest Trip

: Four days of scaling mountains
and fording rivers in the Monon-
gahela national forest of West
Virginia by so members of the
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
ended yesterday when the mixers
returned to Washington. Through
Bhe famous Smoke Hole gorge Of
The Potomac River and up the
Seneca Rocks and North Fork
Mountains, the mixers walked 48
miles under the supervision Of
Harold D. Mccoy and Alvin Peter
ron.
The Washington times., 1935-06-04
DEATHS

Charles W. Needham, IS. 1923 Conn.
Ave. N W.
Joseph Giacchetti. 80, 4sos 18th st.
N. w.
adelaide r Marcsron. rs. 1870 Neal
Rose NJ. [. Giddon, rs. wardman
Park Hotel.
Bernard s. Wise, IS, SIS Jefferson
Bartholomew DoolinE. 70, Walter Reed
Hospital.
Caroline E. Bacon. 72. 80A St.
N. w.
Charles B. Vincent, 81. $40 K St.
yene Fetterman, 81, TIA 9TH st. N. e.
Earl B. Ullman, 40, Geo. Wash. Hos
pital.
Elizabeth Chadwick, As. 1919 Mass.
Agnes Chace. 45 sibley Hospt.
Herbert A. Lewis, 81. 2lS 5th St.
Leary T. Buckingham, 49, Eastern
Branch Potomac River.
Eleanor NJ. Cheeseman, 80, 829 Quincy
ST. N. w.
Harry sommers, %. Potomac River
Herbert Biegert, 20, Walter Reed
Hospt
Cecil b. Lands, IS. Emergency Hospt.
En- route.
James Citing, "A. Chlldren's Hospt.
ALVIN Calhoun. !. Gallinger Hospt.
Edward Wallace, So, 81 e St S. w.
Samuel Woodbridge. so Gall. Hospt.
Bertha Campbell, "a, Gall. Hospt.
Willie Davis, Gall. Hospt
Arthur Corner. 10, $3.50 Jay st. n. e.
Jean H. Reed, Z Mo. 1908 4th ST.
n. w.
Unfit to Bernard and Grace Pleasure,
% days, Freedmen's Hospt.
Lawrence ]. Marshall, 81 days. Chill
dren's Hospt.
Init, to VIM. and Theresa Hawkins,
IL days. Gall. Hospt.
Init. to Edw. and Naomi Foreman,
days, Gall. Hospt.
Unfit to Edwin and Bernice Bruce,
2 days. Freedman's Hospt.
The Washington times., 1935-06-04
MRS. GUTEL|US'
RITES SET

Funeral services for Mrs.
Catherine Maud Howell Gutelius,
prominent civic and church
leader who died Sunday night at
Homeopathic Hospital, will be
held at her home, 804 Taylor
st. N. W., tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. E. Haw-
thorne, pastor of Wallace
Memorial Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Rock Greek
Cemetery.
Mrs. Gutelius was past presi-
dent of the Petworth Women's
Club. She had lived in Wash
ington for 40 years. She was also
a member of the Daughters of
the American Colonists and of
Marcia Burns Chapter, Daughter
of the American Revolution.
Surviving her are her husband,
William L. GuteliuS, and two
daughters, Mrs. Frances Smith
and Mrs. Catherine Reeves,
both of Washington.