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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
JAP GUNS TO
 AND RUSSIA

LONDON, Doc. 24.-A dispatch from Copenhagen today reads as iolIows:
 Siege guns with which the Japanese battered down the German forts at are being transported across tho Trans-Siberian railway to reinforce tho Russian lines and to be used against German iortresses in east Prussia, according to information re- ceiyed here. Some of these guns are said to bo fully as powerful as the l2 centmeter guns of the Germans. Ex- pert Japanese gunners are said to be with tho guns"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
MEMBERS OF PERMANENT
 FIGHTING WiTH ENGLAND

LONDON. Dec. 24-There aro 1zs members Of parliament serving In tho army or navy, % from the government (biberals) and 97 from tho oppoaitioa (unionists). It has just been diacover. ed that by accepting commissions. their seats were automatically vacat- ed, and parliament has passed a speciai law restraining them all.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
SULTAN CONFIDENT

coNsTANTINoPLE. Nov. 1e.-by maiD2I am convinced that we shall conquer" declared Sultan Mohemmed V in addressing Q deputation from tho Turkish assembly on Turkey's adyent into the war. "I regard this patriotic outburst as the most splendid proof Of the courage and frmness that the ne tion will display in the present war. which we undertake for the defence of our good right against three great powers. We put our trust in Divine protection and the Prophets asslst- ance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
ORDERS FOR CANS.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 24-orders placed here since the outbreak Of the European conflict have been augment cd by another for 15.OO0,0o0 cans. for a meat-packing house in the West which holds Q S6,0OO.OOO contract to supply canned meat to the Allies. The order was given to the American Go. Sulzberger & Son Co. placed an order for s.0000OO cans early last week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
GERMANY SAYS PEACE
 RESTS WITH AMERICA

CHICAGO. Dec. 24.-A Washington despatch says that Germany has made representations direct to the United States government that the question of peace rests with this nation. The United States, Germany asserts, can bring about peace within two weeks is 1t will stop exportation of arms and munitions of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
SEWARD MAGISTRATE
 sALKs AT WOMEN FINES

SEWARD, Dec. 15.-City Magistrate Carl Amy has taken the stand that 1t Is wholly improper for the city of Seward to practically license unfortu. nate women by continuing the practice og fning them monthly. Magistrate Amy said to 9 representative or the Gateway today "I do not believe that Seward should continue to be a partner in any such business. Almost ail cities have long ago abandoned the practice Of hning unfortunate women while winking at their continuing their mode of life. It Is unfortunately true that all cities have questionable re- sorts. If the citizens Of Seward want to make the attempt to drive out tho few unfortunate women who are here. win most certainly do whatever it may be incumbent on me to do. But 80 long as l remain City Magistrate of Seward must refuse to fine women for leading an immoral life. # any such women are guilty Of any breach or the peace or of any other offense except that of being in the class call ed fallen women ] shall fine them.
 'I have no desire to enter Into any discussion concerning the social evil; most people Of mature Judgment have opinions on the subject. It Is difficult if not impossible, to expel such women from community but nothing can excuse taking their money while still allowing their so-called business to continue"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
SERBS TURNED DOWN
 AUsTRo PEACE OFFER

ROME, Dec. 24.-It was declared here today that the Austrian govern. menta unofficial overtures to servie for peace were made Q few days beSoro the last crushing Austrian defeat and before the Servians had received fresh supplies of ammunition. The oner vas rejected, Is interpreted aE evidence that Austria realizes tho sn5fmous dif- hculties of invading serria and winhes to have her troops free for tho defence of Hungary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
AUSTRIAN SLAUGHTER
 RE20RTED

LONDON. Dec. 2s.-The annihllia- tlon oi she 25la Austrian Infantry bri- sads ls claimed in official dispatches received today from Petro1rad
 One account sayo tho Russians sue prised the Aussrianss and before the latter couio retreat the flrc from a regiment of machine guns was poured inso their ranks. The entire brigade met death. The coup tcok place South of Tarpow.
 In the East the supreme cilort Of the German troops continues to be made before Warsaw, where the Ger man center is ranged. The Russian army IS fighting desperately to check m advance and the armies are re- ported to be swaying hack and forth along the banks of the three rivers barring tbe way to the Polish capi. taL
 In GalicIa the Ausro-German forces have made no further progress and in the North Of Poland the Russians are officially reported to have pushed the invaders farther back into East Prus- sin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
French clalm succeseea.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-christmaa Eve flnda but little change in tho trench warfare now bein gconducted In tho Western theatre Of strife.
 Early dispatches from Paris recit' ed series of French successes of minor importance, from the aea on tho North to the frontier of Alaace, On the South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
AUSTRIAN IS VICTIM
 oF HAYEspoRT ERE

PRINCE RUPERT, B. C.. Dec. H. Haysport the aourishing little fishing town on the c. T. D. % miles from here. suffered from bad fire Satur. day night the hotel being destroyed.
 Tony Barichievlch, an Austrian em- ployee Of the Skeena River fisheries, was burned Co death. The fire start- cd in the Imperial Hotel which was completely gutled. Three other build ing including tho government tele- graph office. were 10 great danger.
 The cold storage plant was saved Harry Sincere, the manager of the company. was in Prince Rupert Sat urday leaving that morning for Hayes port A powerful northeast wind was blowing. and as there was no fire protection. the blaze made rapid head way
 Fortunately. however. the wind shift cd. The Imperial Hotel contained twenty rooms. The telegraph opera tor stuck 60 hls. post until driven by flames to safer quarters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
mARiposA Witt SAIL
-IlI-

SEATTLE. Dec. 24.-The steamer Mariposa will sail for tho north to- night. The following reservations have been made; Irene Bacon. q. M. Ei- mer, R. B. Murphy John Troy, Gov and Mrs. !. 2. A. Strong, Mrs. Bertha West, Mrs. J F. Maloncy and son Mrs. D. [. Hlll and two children
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
FAiaeANKsAN SAYS
 ToLoVANA IS GOOD

VALDEZ. Dec. 11-c. F. Bunnen re- ceived a telegpm. this morning from Fred Martin. or Feirbanks. who has just returned from the Toioyana strike. that the district was as good as re- ported and that it would be one Of the very largest producers Of gold in Alaska as soon as the development wcrS now under way was completed j. he indications for bis pay con td
 arge number Of miners and pros have gone into the district TO working upon the claims they la .ocated.-(The Prospector)
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
GERMAN TROOPS TO HAVE
 cHRisTMAs ANYWAY

LONDON, Dec. 24-Emperor W.T. liam of Dormant will spend Christ mas at the Western front, according to today's dispatches from Calais. t is said Che Kaiser's Christmas mes sage to bis troops will bo in the form of- 70 letter to every soldier h- >
 "As far as posslble,' says Q Berlin dispatch, "Chriatmas will be celebrat- cd in the German trenches"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
SUGAR GROWERS
 GET BEET SEED

NEW YORK, Dec 2z.-Fear Of Q scarcity of sugar beet seed for next season's planting throughout the West viii be dispelled by the arrival Of so,. 900 sacks of German sugar beet seed at New Orleans by Q Holland.Ameri- can steamer from Rotterdam.' This consignment made 100 carloads, aud Is being sent to beet sugar companies ib Colorado, Utah Nevada and eni;' lornia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
FIVE BURN TO DEATH
 IN NEW YORK FIRE

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-Mrs. Mary Corso. her three children end niece were burned to death today in a fro which destroyed a large apartment house The victims were trapped and could not escape.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
LooK Wao,s AgREl

BARCELONA. Spain. Dec. 24.-yic. toriano Huerta, formerly dictator of Mexico. said today that he did not care to interfere in Mexican affairs. and that he was not going to return 60 the land Of his nativity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
RECEIVES LETTER FROM
 WRECK or sUNKEN LINER

PINcE RUPERT, Dec 1e.-r Led hurst in this mornings mail received letter from the deod letter office at Ottawa which he sent from hero May 18th addressed to his wife at kenning- ton, London. England Across the face of Inc address is typewritteu Re covered by divers from the wreck Of tho S. s. Empreas pf rsland."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
loWA's CROPS WORTH
 HALF MILLION DOLLARS

DIES MONIES. Dec. 24.-Iowa's crops for 1s1t arc worth $fe5,79S ,419 accord Ing to Inc Iowa Weather and Crop Service. or S27695.979 more than in 1913.
 The corn cvop Is estimated at S6S.- 6ss. 600 bushelb 21,OOO.OOO in excess of 1913. and at 55 cents per bushel is worth s2O0.o2s,2SO. The quality Of corn never was better
 Oats turned out 172,696,ooo bushels, against i64,S51 .00O last year, and worth S70.S05,36O. Winter wheat totaied 12,- O3S,OO0 bushels. worth s11.677 06S. Hay is worth s52.OOOOOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
PROHIBITION BEATEN

WELLINGTON N. e. Dec. 24.- Complete election returns show that national prohibition has been defeated by a large majority.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
SWISS REFUSE USE
 OF GoTHARo WIRELESS

BOSTON Dec. 24.-A Berlin special says that the British minister to Switzerland a short time ago requested the swlss authorities to permit the English and French to use the wire less station on Mount st. Gothard. The swiss government in ita exasperation hos suggested the recall of the British minister.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
LAPS GUARD BRITISH
 COMMERCE sN PACIFIC

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 24.--Tho Japan ese battleebip, Hinzen, and Q Japenese torpedo boat destroyer are guarding seven English merchantmen which are at anchor off the Northern coast og Peru, according to news which was received here this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
TAXES
 HOLIDAY VACATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-congresa adjourned late yesterday afternoon for the holiday recess. The session will be reconvened on December 29. The ninth amendment to tho consti- tuition, the woman'e suffrage will come mp for debate early in January, according to the program
 Champions Of prohibition, led by Congressman Hobson, say tho next ses. sion would show gain for their cause.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
mILLloNs IN qMovIEat

PHnADEBPHIA. Dec &.-in is suit against the alleged moTin8epic- ture trust tho government has claimed that on m investment of S10,Ooo each, ten manufacturers made q proat e
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
BOOM eNoNsENslcAla
 N. T. HgRRlcK SAYS

CLEVELAND. Dec. 21.-Myon q. Herrick, former ambassador to France, who has just returned from Paris. has put his foot down on the presidential boom which group of Republicans started in New York.
 Mr. Herrick said: q don't care to talk about such a nonsensical proposi- ton. If thore IS any credit due me for what little l have done, have no des!re to capitalize it."
 He was emphatic in praise of the generosity of the American people, but criticized the method of distributing American relief abrond, saying 1t lack ed organization and system.
 Mir Herick is planning to establish on international war relief bureau, with headquarters In New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
DEMOCRAT GETS TO THE
 SENATE FROM WISCONSIN

MADISON. Wis, Dec. 24.-'rho state cauyassiug board has certified to che election of Paul O. Hustlng ae United States senator from this 9tate. Hust- ing is the democratic candidate. The contest was 30 close that much doubt existed as to tho result but tho de- cision now shown an incFease of strength for the administration forces in the upper house.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
GREATEST BUSINESS
 IRA szR

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-charles N. schwab. president Of the Bethiehem Steel Company returned yesterday from London. where, 1t is underatood. he communicated to the allied govern ments the decision Of tho Unked States government that orders for submarines for the Allies shall not be filled in this country
 MT. Schwab said other contracts placed by tho warning nations would bring to tho United States che great est kind Of prosperity in its history. He said the belligerants already had spent three hundred millions in the United States
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
4mAlD seRvAiT9 IS
 TO HANDLE BIG JOB

v T|"||-
 NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-The Herold has puhlished an article in which it says that the private secretary or Managing Director Ballin of the Ham burg-American line has aailed for New York to negotiate for the formation of a new company to take over the lines steamships interned in American har- bors, In order to carry on trade with South American republics The Secre- tary is Q woman who has obtained her passage as a maid servant of an American woman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
DEMOCRACY IS ONLY
 TRADE CHAMPION

PH0ENlX, Ariz. Dec. 2t-ln an dress here lnst night VicePresident Thomas Riley Marahail declared tue United States claimed the right to deal with on natione.9
 "We must have g worldwide mar. ket" he said, eand we will set it only nder Democratic administra- tlou Theyo is no discrimination in
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
KENNEDY coNEEssEs

NEWPORT wash. Dec. 2l.-aar- ry BI. Kennedy confessed to the police here inst night that he murdered HOT ace M. Warner Of Spokane near Trout Lake Inst September.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
SEATTLE POLICE FIGHT
 WlTH HieH#aYMAN BAND

sEATTbE, Doc 2l.-Foety shots were exchanged this morning by g gang or racksmen and the poiee. Two Of tue crooigs are said 70 have been wounded, but escaped.
 The cracismeu were diacQ9eref ln
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
SAYS CHOLERA
 HAS DEVELOPED

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 2f.-cholera has broken out in Germany and Aus,re- Hungary. according to Berlin des- patch to the Telegraph lt gays that 3s cases have been found in Germany and 1l00 in Ausra-Hungry where SS1 deaths have already occurred.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
lNEANrRY TRANaFERED

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2s--Fhe United States army transport Buiord sailed today for New York gia Pan- ana, with the 18th D. s. Infantry. which has been ordered to Rsat.3our5
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
PENNsYLVANiA HORSES
 BROUGHT 70 ENGLAND

CHICAGO, Dee. 24-The British gov ernment has purchased 5000 horses at the stock yards, at an average price of Sf50 a head.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
TO VISIT SISTER

Alice Jordison leaves on the eeda tonight for Betchiian to see the holidays with her ster.
 Robert Graham. Miss on sturn to Juneau about uary le
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24

Henry Roden. former Senator rom Iditarod. took passage on .tho Al-Ki for Seattle. He expects to roturn to. Jneou 1 about slE weol,R
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
aeBNBoAr 5s INNER

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-Gunboat Smith won from rommie mccarthy in the seventh round Of their fight here last night The referee stopped the fight Eccerthg took severe
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24

TUScoN Ari. Dec. 24,- From Phoenix to tho American border floods have laid wide section waste. A number Of persons have been drowned and the property damage Is estl- mated to be several millions of dollars. Traffic Is demoralized.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
rNE BABY eiRt BORN
 TO MRS. JACK ROMAN

SEWARD. Dec. 15.--A baby girl was born iase night to Mgs. Roman, wife of John Roman who was ct one time q candidate for delegate to congress from thia territory on tho democratic ticket
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
DENY
 R JOSEF
 IS DYING

VIENNA, Dec. 24.-It was officially denied by the War Office today that Francis Joseph, Emperor Of Austria and King Of Hungary Is on hia death bed. as published In the London press this morning.
 "qhe emperor is enjoying unusual- ly good health Q bulletin said, "but owing to his personal direction of the army campaigns. bis time is occupied in his palace"
 The Yenna newspapers cay rumors of the Emperor's critical illness' were tho result of tue Emperor'a ab- sence from hig usual public haunts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
MRS, MARY cARRoL
 TREADWELL posTMlsTREss

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-ghe name of Mrs. Mary Carrol, Of Treadwell, Alaska, to be postmistress at that place. vice Elna olson. resigned, was yesterday sent Co the Senate by Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
sEEe FEDERATED
 EUROPEAN sTATEs

CAMBRIDGE. Mans. Dec. 2l.-Presi- dent Emeritus Eliot of Harvard has suggested Q federation ofthe stetes Of Europe aB Che ultimate result of the war Disputes between states would be referred to on international tri. bunal which would havo control oi 9 force sufficient to enforce it's docrees, he gaid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24

Mrs. carroi is the widow of Q for mer employee Of tho Treadwen Com pany. who died nearly two -years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-24
FLOODS Do DAMAGE

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For the Lonley oneo.

One man in Juneau has made ar- rangements to serve g free turkey dinner to two hundred men at nis place Of business on Christmas day 1t Is to be served from 6 to in che evening
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-01
SUNNYSIDE

The Farmers Social Band met at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. John
son, Sunday. The meeting was held
on Sunday on account of the farmers
being so busy now. The day was
very rainy but fifteen attended and
said that the excellent dinner and
general good time they had, more
than repaid them for going out in the
rain.
John Mehney, has exchanged his
house and lot on east Broas street for
one at the corner of Front and Mary
streets, formerly owned by Mrs John
Balm.
Andrew Skellenger has purchased
a home on Lydia street, Grand Rap
ids and moved into the same last Sat-
urday. He will be glad to receive his
many friends there.
Mrs. Will Spicer was a visitor at
Sunnyside, Monday.
Rosston Skellenger attended tire
carnival at Greenville, Monday night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-01
CANNONSB

Rev. A. II. Sturgis, while on his way
from his services held at the Bost-
wick church, last Sunday met with an
accident in crossing the bridge north
of the John Hoag farm. The recent
rain had swollen the stream and as
Mr.. Sturgis drove on the bridge it
gave way, percipitating the team of
horses and occupant into the water,
with timely aid. no serious damage
occurred.
n. p. Werner of Belding, made a
business trip TO Cannonsburg. Mon
day.
Misses Mabel Bookey and Mae
Wilde visited in Grand Rapids, last
Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorus Church, of Al
ton, visited the latter's father, Simon
Harrington. who is suffering from can
Ger ofAthe face, and returned to their
home, Monday.
The bridge over the north dam is
being replaced by new structure. un-
der the supervision of Highway Com
missioner, George McCauley.
Mrs. Flora Ladner, her daughter,
Mrs Frank Waite and three children
OF New York City are now located in
their summer home in Cannonsburg.
A very pretty dancing party held in
Hartwell Bros. hall Friday evening,
June 10, was well attended. Forty
seven numbers were sold, all enjoyed
a fine time.
Miss Alice Bookey, who has been
visiting her neices, Mrs. Ray Nc
Arthur and Mrs. VIII jerks of Graf
tan, also her nephews, John, Thomas
and Hubert Bookey and families. re-
turned to her home Monday accom-
panied by Mrs. Ray Macarthur.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-01
COOKS CORNERS

Henry Buttolph of Lincoln Lake,
visited his sister, Mrs. Jennie Noble,
Monday
Mrs. Peter Peterson spent Wednes-
day with her friend, Mrs. Maurice
Nash.
Miss Lydia Moon entertained her
friend, Miss Rena MINER of Palo, a
part of last week.
Mrs. Fred Nash and daughter, Mag
gle, spent Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. Maurice Nash.
Mrs, Ralph Belding and daughter,
Miss Fern, attended Pomona Grange
at Greenville. Thursday.
Miss Ida Rich called on Mrs. Maui
rice Nash Friday.
Mrs Della Carpenter and daugh-
tiers, Mildred and Margie, called on
Mrs. Lee Miller, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Nash spent
Sunday at the home OF Fred Nash.
Mrs. j. ID. Morse of Ionia visited
with her son, Rufus, last week.
Mrs. Della Carpenter called on Mrs.
A. j. Moon, Monday evening.
Let us remember the Sunday school
at 1890 Sunday morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-01
SATURDAYS STORM
UNROOFS HOUSES
IN kEENE TOWNSHIP
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standing near house stripped clean
from the ground, apple tree near
house blown over on house damaging
the latter.
Henry Observation-Disclosures in
each gable end of barn blown out,
glass blown from basement windows,
one large barn door removed and
track torn off, six out of twenty-five
apple trees left standing.
John Feuerstein-Half Of fifty-tree
apple orchard destroyed, no damage
TO buildings.
John III. Andres-Two-thi of a
two-acre orchard torn up and trees
torn from the ground on either side
of the house, no damage to buildings.
John Schenden-Roof taken from
barn 30X40 feet. Damage $780, no
insurance
Andrew Gibson-All the windows
taken from the west side of the house.
damage, SIS, no insurance.
Witnesses of the storm say that as
the clouds crossed the lake near the
Blough place the waters Of the lake
were lifted, almost bodily off the bot
tom of the lake from six TO eight feet
At the Blough farm a tanning mill
that was standing under a stairway in
the granary where the doors were
torn off, was lifted out from under the
stairs. carried out into the yard about
thirty feet and left sanding right side
up and uninjured.
The storm at about the same time
Saturday passed over Bedding but was
noted only for the hard lightning and
loud thunder. The cow barn on the
Ranney farm was struck, but the dam
age was only slight The ridge board
of the barn was torn off and two cows
knocked down by the stroke.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-01
PARNELL

The Rev. FIR Troy has returned
home after three weeks absence in
the west, visiting relatives.
Mrs. Maggie Walsh is spending
few weeks with her son-in-law, James
Sullivan and family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bird were in
Grand Rapids Saturday.
Callers at John Birds Sunday even
ing were Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Neu-
gent and VIM. Jones.
James and Gregory Toohey spent
Sunday with Leo and Cecil Bush.
Miss Catherine Toohey and friend
called on Miss Julia Toohey Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Berry and children OF
Rockford are spending few days
with her mother, Mrs. Adelia Tiffany.
Huckleberries will soon be ripe and
there is fine crop of them.