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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
WOULD ANNEX BELGIUM
German Authorities Seek Recognition
BY Foreign Nations.

German Authorities Seek Recognition
BY Foreign Nations.
London, Dec. 26.-The British au-
thorities have been advised of Ger
many's notification to neutral govern
ments that it will no longer recog-
nize the exequaturs crediting their con-
suls to Belgium.
This action has created some sur
prise In England, where it is regarded
as preliminary step to the official
taking over of Belgium by the Ger
mans. The result of this action prob
ably would be the refusal to recognize
Brand Whitlock, the American minis
ter at Brussels, or the Marquis of
Villalobar, the Spanish minister, as
diplomatists accredited to Belgium.
Washington, Dec. 26.-The United
States government at late hour to-
night had received no notification
from Germany that American consuls,
originally accredited to Belgium. would
be required to obtain new eXeouaturs
or certificates of authority. Until such
notice is communicated and its form
is examined high officials said the
American government would be unable
to determine course of action.
Officials here regarded the point in
volved as of Il delicate character and
would say only that they would study
various precedents before reaching a
decision.
Should Germany formally annex
Belgium and establish civil authori-
ty everywhere therein the situation
would be further complicated as an
nexations during time of war have not
generally been recognized. The de-
cisions of final peace conferences ter
minating a conflict usually have been
awaited by neutral governments.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Adrift On RiQ Ice FIoe.

Cheboygan, Mich, Dec. 26.-Joseph
White, a mail carrier, was frozen to
death while adrift on an ice foe in
Lake Huron a few miles from this port.
Fred Roberts, another carrier, who
was with White, was madly frostbitten.
After delivering the Christmas mail
on Bon Blanso island, two miles out
in the lake, the two carriers started
back for the mainland Thursday after
noon. While about half way across
the straits, the ice parted, and they
found themselves drifting toward the
lake. They were exposed to the bit
ter cold for % hours before the foe
drifted to land.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Would Exchange Prisoners.

London. Dec. 24.-Efforts recently
were made officially, says the Daily
Telegraph, to ascertain whether Ger
many would consent to an exchange
of civilian prisoners interned in Eng
land and Germany. The nwspapel
adds that Germany's reply. just receiv
ed, demands that the exchange be on
a basis of the release of five Germans
to one Englishman.
Germany maintains,' the newspa
per declares, that this is the only
equitable basis, as there are many
more German prisoners in England
than there are Englishmen in Ger
many. 1t is needless to say that Great
Britain declined the proposal"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Filipino Revolt Suppressed.

Manila, Dec. 26-Eight Filipinos
have been arrested on the charge of
seditiOn as a result of an abortive
rising in Manila and it's environs Thurs
day night. Further arrests are expect
ed.
From army sources it is learned that
a general warning was sent to all Of
ficers on Thursday afternoon stating
that fully 10000 Filipinos in Manila
alone were ready for a concerted at
tack on Fort Santiago, the Quartet Es-
panna, the Quartet Infanteria and the
Medical depot. The military units
were Immediately prepared and a
street patrol was started at dusk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
H0BSON SUFFERS DEFEAT
resolution For Prohibition Amend.
ment Failed To Get Necessary Vote.

Resolution For Prohibition Amend.
ment Failed To Get Necessary Vote.
Washington, Dec. 22.-The Hobson
resolution to submit constitutional
amendment for national prohibition
to the state legislatures was defeated
In the house tonight, 1877 members
voting for and 1S9 against it. An af-
firmative vote of two-thirds was re-
quired to adopt the resolution.
Prohibition leaders declared that the
majority for the resolution had fulfill
ed their expectations, as they had not
hoped for two-thirds vote at this
time Whether similar resolution
pending in the senate, submitted by
Senator Sheppard of Texas, would
reach vote in the senate at this ses-
sion was not certain tonight. Admin
istration leaders were inclined to be
lieve, however, that it would not, in
view of the action of the house.
Notwithstanding repeated public as
sertions that many members of the
house would try to dodge a record
vote on the issue, the roll-call disclos-
ed heavy attendance, larger than the
AVERAGE throughout the session.
On The final vote, 3S6 votes were re-
corded To have carried the resolu-
tion would have required 25S affir-
NATIVE votes. 1t thus failed by 81
votes. The Montana congressman vot-
ed for the resolution.
The Hobson amendment proposed a
constitutional amendment, as follows:
"Section l. The sale, manufacture
for sale, transportation for sale, ex-
portation for sale and importation for
sale OF intoxicating liquors for bever-
age purposes in the United States and
all territory subject to the jurisdiction
thereof, are forever prohibited
"Section 2. Congress shall have
power to provide in favor of the manu-
facture, sale, transportation and i'm
portation of intoxicating liquors for
sacramental, medicinal, mechanical,
pharmaceutical or scientific purposes,
or for use in the arts, and shall have
power to enforce this article by all
needful legislation"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Relief For Destitute Belqians.

New York, Dec. 27.-Remarkable
progress In the work of getting food,
clothing and medical supplies to the
suffering Belgians is shown in the
first official report of the commission
for relief in Belgium, which was receiv.
ed here today from the headquarters
in London.
1t tabulates the work up to Decem-
ber 7, at which time IA relief ships had
arrived in Rotterdam, bearing cargoes
totalling 1881 tons, valued at $751;
692. At that time the contents of these
ships had been delivered to the people
in eleven provinces and eight large
cities.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
BRITISH AIRSHIP RAID
Spectacular Attack Fails to Cause
Serious DAMAGE.

London, Dec. 27.-Assisted by light
cruisers. destroyers and submarines,
seven British airmen, plotting sea-
planes, made daring attack Christ.
mas day on the German naval base of
Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the Elbe.
Six of the airmen returned safely, but
the seventh, Commander Hewitt, it is
feared, has been lost, as his machine
was found off Helegoland, wrecked.
What damage was done by the
bombs thrown by the attacking party
could not be ascertained, but the Ger
man report of the affair says that the
raid was fruitless.
The enterprise of the British navy
in thus attempting to "dig out" the
German fleet, brought about a battle
between the most modern of war ma
chimes. The British squadron, including
the light cruisers Arethusa and Un-
daunted, which have been engaged in
previous exploits on the German coast
was attacked by Zeppelins, seaplanes
and submarines.
By rapid maneuvering the ships were
able to avoid the submarines while the
Zeppelins found the fire of the cruisers
too dangerous for them to keep up the
fight. The German sea-planes dropped
bombs, which, according to the British
reports, fell harmlessly into the sea.
The Germans, however, claim to have
hit two destroyers and their convoy,
the latter being set afire.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Bio Automobile Business

Chicago. Dec. 26.-In the year just
drawing to close American manu-
facturers turned out $4,000 motor ve-
hicles valued at $4S5,OOO,OOO.
This information came today from
Alfred Reeves, general manager of the
automobile chamber of commerce, who
added that this output came from 450
concerns. He said that there are l.
100000 cars registered in the various
states and that there are $4,000 auto.
mobile dealers in the country. 1850
garages and $50 supply houses.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Troops Killed In Collision.

London, Dec. ga Reuter- dispatch
from Warsaw says that 400 men were
killed and 500 wounded in collision
between troop train and hospital
train at Kalisz, Poland.
The troops were coming from Prus.
sia and the hospital train was pro.
ceeding to Germany with wounded Of
ficers. The trains were running at
full speed when they collided. More
than 20 cars were wrecked.
An investigation disclosed that a
railway switch had been changed at
the last moment. The station master,
switchmen and others are under ar
rest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
FIGHTING IS MORE VIOLENT
Military Operations In France Under
Difficult Conditions

Military Operations In France Under
Difficult Conditions
London, Dec. 21.-In Poland and Ca
licia battles are being fought between
the Russians and the German and
Austrian allies amid deep snow and
bitter cold. In Belgium and Northern
France the Germans and the French.
British and Belgian allies are contest
Ing the mud fields foot by foot. No
news of any decisive gain came from
either arena today. The Russian and
German claims continue to be directly
contradictory.
The battle in France and Belgium
has become more violent, both the
Germans and the allies are making
furious attacks. Although it was
stated in an official French account
OF recent fighting that the Germans
were now on the defensive every
where, todays French war office state
ment refers to German attacks at four
points. The German statement in
turn describes several attacks by the
allies.
SO far as can be learned from
these statements, there have been no
marked changes in positions, although
the French assert that in one instance
they captured nearly a mile of EN-.
trenchments of the German positions.
Reference to trenches taken and re.
taken, to violent bayonet engage.
ments and to heavy losses inflicted
show the desperate nature OF the
struggle.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Military instruction In Schools.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Federal aid
for schools which are now instructing
their pupils in military tactics or will
agree to add such a course was pro-
posed by Representative McKellar of
Tennessee in a bill introduced today in
the house. Under the proposed meas
ure $4,000 would be appropriated for
each state that would in turn appro-
pirate $4,000 for military instruction.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
An Army of Prisoners.

London, Dec. 25.-AccOrding to a
Petrograd dispatch to Reuters Tele
gram company, the number of Ger
man prisoners registered is LAO of
ficers and 131,70O men; the number
of Austrians registered is 1896 of
ficers and 221,4OO men. The Sla,
prisoners have asked for Russian ma
turalization so that they may be SEN
against the Turks.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Half Million Wounded Soldiers,

Paris, Dec. 24.-Almost half a mil
French hospitals between September
Is and November 80. The figures
were submitted to the army committee
of the chamber of deputies by the
chairman of the committee, NJ. Trous-
saint, who gave the precise num-
ber as 4S9,733. OF this total 2.4S per
cent died.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Government Seizes Wheat.

Sydney, Dec. 25.-The government
of New South Wales, excepting the
amount needed for seed supplies for
the farmers. This action is aimed at
spectators, who, taking advantage of
war conditions, have been seeking to
initiate prices. The government has
fixed price for the wheat of five
shillings ($1. .25) per bushel.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
President Celebrates Birthday,

Washington, Dec. 2S.-President Will
son is 5S years old today. There was
no special celebration marking the oc-
casion, the president spending the day
quietly surrounded by his family. 1t
was the first time Mr.. Wilson had cele-
brated his birthday at the White
House. Last year the event was OBJ
served at Pass Christian, Miss.
President Wilson received numerous
kilograms of congratulation today from
all parts of America and rulers of the
old world.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
"Prints All The News"

If any reader of the River Press
considers it worthy of recommenda-
ton to friends, the favor will be very
highly appreciated by its publishers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30

The world is filled with people who
will gladly pay IS for a book labeled:
"How to Succeed" but who would
laugh at you if you asked them to
read the Ten Commandments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
COURTHOUSE ON
LOOSE GROUND?

o. 8. Bowen. principal assistant
engineer OF the Northern Pacific
Railway Co.. today sent a letter TO
Chairman David Mckenzie. Of the
county commissioners. warning the
county against the dangerous foun.
dalton for the new courthouse.
At one time or another. Bowen
declares. the soil now on the court.
house block bounded by James and
Jefferson and Third and Fourth
ayes. has slid down from Fifth,
Sixth and Seventh ayes.
The soil upon which the court.
house will rest" he says. consists
OF blue clay resting on water.
bearing strata located little be-
low the tunnel footings."
Bowen refers to the Great North.
ern and Northern Pacific tunnel on
Fourth av.
Underneath the footing OF a
portion of the courthouse, the
foundation contains streams OF
running water. at least during the
wet season. which threatens the
security OF the courthouse build.
ing" he says.
Unless precaution ia taken 10
sink the foundations deep enough,
both the courthouse and the tunnel
are seriously threatened, B1wen
believes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
GERMAN PAPER
GETS OUT EXTRA

Enterprise and patriotism were
shown by Jacob Schaefer, editor OF
the German daily newspaper. the
Washington Staats-Zietung, in an
extra put on the streets last night
announcing in both German and
English Japan's declaration OF war
against Germany.
The following bulletin appeared,
among others:
According to official reports
from the German embassy at
Washington. ID. c., the German
army has forced the French forces
north OF Metz. Another German
force gained an important victory
In Lorraine and is pursuing the
fleeing enemy. The German gov
eminent is fast building new Yep
pelins to be ready for work on the
Belgian coast and the canal"
The German forces checked the
Russians advance at Gumbinnen.
The Germans taking 5000 prison
ers and eight guns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
Magical Effect of
New Face Peeler

To maintain a clear, white, youth
fui complexion. there's nothing 80
sfmple to use and yet 50 effective as
ordinary mercoiized wax, which you
can get at any drug store. Just ap,
DIV Tie wax ut night az you would
cold cream. In the morning wash u
off with warm water. ~ you've never
tried IL you can't imagine the magic
al effect Of this harmless home treat
ment. IL causes tho old. worn out
scarf skin 10 come off in minute par
tfcles, n little at time. ana soon
Won have entirely shed the offensive
cuticle, The fresh, young under-skln
now in evidence IL 20 hehlthv ana
giriiah looking. 80 free from any sp-
pearnnce 81 srtificlality. you wonder
vhy YOU have not heard OF this mar.
veious compiexion-renew secret
long ago. " .
Taually magical In Its action u q
sfmpie wrinkle-remOvinR lotion made
~ dtaao1vInR nm ounce or poWderen
saxoiite IN q hair pint ~ witch hazel
bathing the face Ia this for two or
three minutes Immediately affects
every line and furroW. and improves
facial contour wonderfully.--Adv
tisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
MOB RIOTS At DR.. MATTHEW'S CHURCH: WILL
ATTEND next SUNDAY CARRIED IN 0VERALLS

q. s. ST John. free thinker" full.
filled last evening his promise OF
a week ago that he would again
speak on his doctrine OF heresy
before the First Presbyterian
church.
A week ago last night he was ar
rested for disturbing the peace,
but his case was dismissed by Act.
Ing Police Judge MaeMahon. Mon.
day morning. because nobody ap-
pearcd against him.
As he left the court room he said
he would speak again last night.
He did. with a mob of several
hundred surrounding the box on
which he stood. Immediately in
front OF the church. and bowling
with gies AZ his utfernnces.
Mob Threatens Policemen
Three policemen. G. r.. Rir. J.
Clark and q. Carleton. promptly
arrested 81. John. The crowd
threatened to take their prisoner
away from them.
Fashionabiy gowned women and
weli-dressef men paused at the
church doors and stared curiously.
The policemen struggled towards
Madison St. where they boarded a
cable car. Part OF tho gang also
got on and dared the conductor to
put them off for not paying their
fares.
Police reserves were called out
before the free thought advocate
was landed In Jail
Crowd Enters Church
The speaker gone, the mob wan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24

dered back to the church. yelling
on signals from their leaders.
Finally about 30 persons. egged
on by taants and dares. swarmed
across the street and entered the
church.
They confidently expected the
spickAnd-span ushers TO try %
throw them out And they we're
prepared 10 resist
They wore taken BY surprise
when tho ushers welcomed them
and led them IN a body To seats
near the front. They took their
seats quietly.
Tho appearances OF tho late com.
crs offered a violent contrast to
the daintiiy clad women who edged
away from them. and the we'll
groomed men who compose tho
male element OF tho most fashion
able congregation IN tho city.
Too Quiet: They Leave
The group OF would-bs disturbern
that had seemed 30 large outside
was very small I'm it's corner Of
the big church. While the congre-
CATION razed at them they stared
ut the big organ. at tho balconies.
and the arched ceiling. so far
above them.
Five minutes went By and they
grew restless. II was too quiet.
One OF them arose. Instantly the
whole crowd was up and moving
towards the doors.
Quietly they filed out. But once
outside they relieved themselves OF
another iong-drawn howl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
High School Entrance
Examinations

Entrance examinations for all
Seattle High Schools will be held
in Room 1903. Broadway High
school. Tuesday. August rs, at .
a. m. Every candidate for admis-
sion to high school. who has no
regular promotion certificate from
the eighth grade OF a Seattle gram
mar school, should be present AT
these examinations. Certificates
from private schools, summer
schools and special tutors do not
admit TO high schools, but they
NAV admit the candidate TO these
examinations.
FRANK y. COOPER,
Hnperintenhent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24

They told the ushers as they left
that 1000 OF them viii come next
Sunday evening and that they viii
take charge OF the meeting.
Tho ushsrs told them TO come
and bring their frienda
Promise 70 Wear oversiis
A long as they don't become
noisy. any church officials. they
will be welcomed.
They say they will wear overalls.
They say they want TO sec how
tho wealthy women members like
II" when thcy sit down beside
them.
Their demonstration In believed
10 be caused by Or. Matthews
stand against war. aud tho ntti-
tudc of Seattlc's ministry In gen
crai IN offering prayers rs a means
of stopping Il.
They declare war may only
be stopped by tho rise OF tho IN
dustrial workers. and the conse-
quent overthrow OF capitalism.
ST. John Goes 20 jail
At noon today a state charge OF
disturbing n religious meeting was
preferred against 81. John. and his
bail bond fixed nj $500. His case
will be tried Sept IL. In Judge Otis
w Drinkers court
Unless st. John IN bailed out he
will not be able 10 fill bis speak.
ing engagement for next Sunday
evening
Tho cases OF Mrs. Jessie Lloyd.
p. Goodwin and J. Carlson. arrest
ed for alleged unseemiy conduct in
the church lobby. were scheduled
for hearing this afternoon In 20.
lice court Glen Hoover will rep
resent the latter two.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
BASEBALL TOUR
Seen ON SCREEN

The Giants-white Sox world
tour In motion pictures at tho
Moore theatre this week has edu-
eatlonal value aside from the treat
for the baseball fan.
The film shows the teams de-
parture in the East, their tour
through the United States. then a
scene into the midst of storm on
the Pacific.
Sir Thomas Upton Is seen CIV
ing n dinner TO the two teams In
Ceylon. the audience granted the
Americans by the late Pope X. at
Rome. the visit OF John McGraw
to the tomb OF Napoleon, and also
clear pictures OF King George OF
England. The film Will be seen
twice a day all week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
KILLS IN QUARREL

Frank Mascharis, 80. marine
fireman, Is held on an open charge
at the city Jail as the result of a
quarrel Saturday night between
him and4 Van Santin, 3S. In
the quarres4 Van Santin was shot
and killed.
Mascharis admits he killed Van
Santin. but says he did It in self
defense, shooting only when the
other man threatened him with an
AK.
The two, with several others.
had been drinking at tho home OF
Mascharis, $500 Ninth av. s.,
where the murder occurred.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
Try Fels-Naptha Soap once and you'll
never bother with other kinds. DOin6

unnecessary work is not wise. Many
women think that they cannot do their
washing unless they stand over tub of
hot water and rub up and down on
dashboard, wearing out their clothes,
hands and nerves.
Awoman doing her own work should
have any help that can be found for her,
and a great help has been found and is
being used by hundreds of women. These
women do more in few hours than
others do in half day because they use
Fels-Naptha Soap in cool or lukewarm
water.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
KAISER WILL
GET RANSOM

PARIS. Aug. "a. - Great
Britain and France have
agreed 20 pay. for Belgium, the
s4o,0oo.o0o ransom demanded
by the Germans from Brussels
and the 100000 from Llegc.
This VISA In the expectation or
hope Of getting the money
back later from Germany.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-08-24
MASSES
OPPOSED TO WAR

TIENTsIN, Aug 24.-Thst
Japan's war with Germany 10
not overly popular with the
masses OF the Japanese was
the opinion here today OF per-
sons we'll acquainted with con-
dItlons In the island empire.
The belief In Tientsin was that
the mikado's already enormously
tar .burdened subjects strongly op-
posed any step calculated to In
crease the load under which they
are staggering; that there would
have been a strong outburst OF an
ti.militarfsm II II had not been the
consensus OF opinion that the kiao-
chau campaign would not be a very
serious affair.