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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-10
PROHIBITION IN CHICAGO

The number OF saloon licenses In
Chicago is limited 10 1852. Before a
saloon may be opened in residence
district majority Of the voters there
in must sign petition for it, Under
this provision forty-eight square miles
of the city is dry territory and about
four hundred thousand OF the popula-
ton live under prohibition. Not so
bad for Chicago,
a fact to be noted is that many OF
the brewers and distillers prefer to
makes their homes in saloonless dis
tricts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-10
DEMAND AND SUPPLY

You cannot cure the demand by
cutting off the supply" says Mr.. Bart
holdt Of Missouri, known as the brew
ers' spokesman in Congress. IF all
the liquor in the country were de-
stroyed the demand would force men
10 make their own" Well at least
the Government would lie guiltless
Even if American citizens were such
slaves to drink as Mr.. Bartholdt would
have us believe, we as a nation would
no longer be responsible for the
legalized liquor traffic with all it's
ravages and absurdties. Better have
the demand making the supply than,
now, the supply making the demand,
Mr.. Bartholdt is the man who de-
tends the saloon con the floor of the
United States Congress) as a place
where gentlemen would not
hesitate TO take his wife and daugh-
tiers. We wonder how many gentle
men of his constituency agree with
him
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-10
Reaping Benefit
From the Experience Of BeIdin
People

We are fortunate indeed TO be able
to profit by the experience of our
neighbors. The public utterances OF
Bedding residents on the following
subject will interest and benefit many
of our readers. Read this statement.
No better proof can be had.
Mrs Honson, 927 Alderman St,
Belding says; The first symptom of
kidney trouble in my case was pain
in the small of my back. Then the
kidney secretions bothered me and
had headaches and nervous spells
One OF my friends gave me a box II
Doans Kidney Pills They soon Ie-
lieved all the symptoms Of kidney
trouble and I have been in good
health ever since"
Price soc, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs Honson had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.--Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-10
REyIvING AGRICULTURE

A good many OF the schemes for re-
viving agriculture would, IL enforced,
simply make Il harder for independent
farmers 10 get upon the land, This
Is particularly true of the plan to
establish agricultural banks. The cas-
Ter II is made to obtain farm loans.
the higher will be the price of the
land attempted 10 be purchased, for
the greater will be the competition cor
it. Farm colonies, under public SUI
pervision, can only be attractive to
that class without the initiative 10
employ themselves Homestead CEN
tiers demand an economic condition
that only exists in limited degree;
il requires that the homesteader
should have leisure from his regular
employment 10 cultivate a small plot
OF ground, the produce of which Is
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-10

The following letter will be OF in
terest to all who have the matter OF
god roads az heart:
Monrovia. California.
February II. 1915.
Mr. J.. n. Colgrove.
Dear Sir
Having read some OF your articles
on Good Roads, and knowing you will
DE at the Good Roads meet at Grand
RAPIDS, Mich, I'm March, / am taking
the liberty of mailing some good roads
maps OF lower California and some
items That will show what the people
mere are doing for their country in
the way of good roads, as they may
interest you as well as others at the
meeting
am here for the winter, spring and
next summer and have ridden over
1000 miles over these good roads or
boulevards and must say they beat
anything in the way of roads | have
ever seen outside Of the city
"A person can ride in autos nights
days and Sundays, and not go twice
over the same road Never saw so
many big truck autos in my life. They
haul everything here by auto. Even
all the funerals go by autos oil tanks
lumber stone, wholesale merchandise
OF all kinds and even horses and cattle
go along on top of the big auto trucks
Sometimes two and three trucks are
hooked together and big loads of baled
hay large as good sized house that
Will make an eastern man stop and
nook. No wonder there is an auto
here for every 22 people i'm the state
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-10

In 1868 there were $500 persons
residing in territory in which the sale
of liquor was prohibited. In 1909 the
number had increased 10 $4,000, 900
I'm 1898 the number had doubled
reaching 100000. and today it is
more than $4,000 200.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-10
ROAD FRUIT ORCHARD

The state senate has just passed a
bill Ito regulate the planting OF nut
bearing or fruit trees along the high
ways of the state of Michigan, for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-10

Ought not we 10 do something for
the preservation OF our forests"
oh what's the use?" answered
Senator Sorghum impatently. Trees
can't vote"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07

mouth before there was the noise of boots on the porch, and Tubbs smiled in sickly fashion.
 "I guess they spotted you right of" he said.
 "What do they want?' demanded the door.
 Two miners entered, and Tubbs in troduced them to Drake.
 'This is the new boss, boys" he said
 "Who sent you hereT was the first question asked
 "Wilkerson." responded Drake
 ''HumphY
 I'm just here to take charge tempo rarily," Drake went on hastily, not liking the ugly tone of the mans voice.
 The other man took this information and after digesting it said. Going to start up and pay wages?"
 I'm not acquainted with the situa- ton yet" was the evasive reply. "Tn go over things with MT. Tubbs tonight, and then in the morning I'll see what is to be done."
 "The first thing is to give us money and food" was the curt answer. The men stamped out, leaving Drake to look at Tubbs in some dismay.
 The engineer was so relieved at hay ing some one else to bear the burden of responsibility that he refused to be worried.
 Fave another drink, partner" he said familiarly, "and forget 1t till to- morrow"
 After very poor meal which Tubbs scraped up the two sat down and smoked. Tubbs' tongue gradually loos- ened under the influence of many more drinks, and before 10 o'clock brought up a waning moon Drake knew great deal that made him uncomfortable. He resolved to shift the burden to Wilker- sons shoulders as quickly as possible.
 The next morning did not bring cheer His head ached from the fumes of Bill Tubbs' whisky, and the chill of the mountain air was not dissipated by a cold breakfast. And before the sun had risen above the peak of the noun tain the miners had approached him with questions.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07
JANITORIAL FORCE
 MAY "WALK OIr.
Have Received no Pay for So. vices at State Capitol fa, Forty Days and Little p,os pect Ahead-Bill Lost.

Little Rock, Aug. 7.-There is :. prospect of walk-out by the ian;t. " ial force at the state capitol m @ have received no pay for forty aa e' anG there is no prospect that thov ws n,', soon. 1t is ali due to the fact .b,. '.'' the last few hours of the Leeislot;a' session the item for the appronri.t;' of money from the capitol fpnd ~ maintain the building was lost in a' shuttle.
 At the close of the session on engagement was made with a ,o.., bank to carry all the warrants wb;,I was done for about four month, when the bank refused to carry tbo,, further, and it has not been posS;hl, to make any other provision. The,a are seventeen employees about the can itol, the payroll being about $500 , month. At the beginning of the nevt Legislature, it is estimated that abot $100,000 will have accumulated in tbe capitol fund, since none of it can hs used for any purpose whatever in ths meantime. It has been suggested tha. the capitol fund will be very conyen. tent fund to borrow for mileage and per diem of the next session, as the feed and fertilizer fund was borrowas in 1915, and the penitentiary fund in 1913.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07
How To Make Your Old Hat Into 2
 New One.

In the August Woman's Home Com. panion appears department called "The Exchange" in which contriba tors gives each other the benefit Of practical suggestions which they have developed out of housekeeping ex. periences. In this department New York woman tells as follows how to make an old hat into a new one:
 'I want to tell you how to transform your old hats into new and charm ing ones with only 2 tube of oil color and bottle of benzine. Into a cup of benzine (do not use near freJ put little color, mix well, and strain through a cloth wet with the benzine Apply this thin dye with broad flat hristle brush to a sunburned Milan or faded dark straw, and, To- it is fresh and new, and the color will not fade in the sun nor run in shower Faded flowers can be dipped into this same dye and be renewed"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07
WISHED SHE
 COULD DIE
And Be Free From Her Troubles
 but Finds Better Way.

Columbia, Tenn.-"Many a time says Mrs. Jessie Sharp, of this placcl "l wished I would die and be relleveo of my suffering, from womanly troubles; $; l Could not get up, without pulling something to help me, and stayed in os. most of the time. l could not do my housework.
 The least amount of work tired ms ; out. My head would swim, and wouiII \ hemble for an hour or more. tinailyI look Cardui, the woman's tonic, anu am not bothered with pains any, mois' 0, and don't have 10 go to bed. In iaI,' am Sound and we'll of all my troubles
 Cardui goes 10 all the weak spots anS ,, helps to make them strong. If acts wm s nature-not against her. It is TOT nJ tired, nervous, irritable women, wno i.s' as if everything were wrong, and nssSS nssS something to quiet their nerves an strengthen the wom-out system.
 II you arc a woman, suffering from ans s of the numerous symptoms of wonlany ..n,; trouble, take Cardui. It will heip yo1' At all druggists.
 Write fe. Chattanooga Medicine co, Easl Ec.spisl Advisory Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn, TO. sgorne Issf,aeffcns on your case and 64 4paae poosi q IQ1 Treatment for Women" in plain wrapper
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07
might get 'em set right by myself"

might get 'em set right by myself"
 You called on me. and Pm the doc tor" said Everett authoritadvely He pulled out his wallet and commenced counting out bills "l came prepared for this, for thought there might be an emergency"
 But who will take charge of itf Who will go to the miner
 The broker laughed at him. Not vou You'd be in a fight in three min utes, specially if Wilkerson turned up Tom Kane is our man." He turned on the old man abruptly. Twill you take this money and goT
 The old cook stared at the crisp bills and then at Dorr. II ain't handled paper worth that much lately" he re marked. But if you want me to go in there and feed them people and get 'em back to work and keep things go ing till John can fix things up here Tn go"
 On his way to the mine Harry Will kersons courage, newly fired by last conversation with Jean Darnell, com menced to ebb.
 Drake and Tubbs received him with unaffected relief. A few words suf feed to make the status of affairs plain. Tubbs looked at his superior with strained anxiety in his bleared eyes. Dull and sodden with liquor as he was, he understood perfectly that everything depended on the next few days The engineer had lived i'll min ing camps and on the desert all his life, and he knew the passions engen- dered by the arid mountains and the
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07
NOT FISH BUT FISHI

The hens of this place are producing some very peculiarly marked and shaped eggs. Mir. Greenwood has an egg producer that sends one down to office with the shape of clock face on one side and the map of Belgium on the other. J. H. Rushton has an Orphington egg producer that produc- es well developed large size egg with the letter s plainly marked in the shell. Now what do you 'spose was the matter with those chickens!-- Lafayette County Democrat.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07

remorseless desert What would Will kerson do? Was he strong enough to handle these men who were ready for anything, even to bloodshed if aroused?
 Wilkerson had lost his sense of fear oddly enough. As he had come into the camp a dozen miners had recog- niZed him and scowled He had felt their hatred. and it fed fat the mans sinister passion to do harm. to hurt, to destroy. Now he faced Drake and Tubbs arrogantly.
 Ut won't be long till these chaps find out who's the boss" he said. With a significant look at Drake he pulled out the forged deeds and hand ed them to Tubbs
 Those mean that I'm legally the owner of the Master Key mine," he announced
 The engineer peered at them duly He haltingly mumbled over some of the legal phrases at the beginning, saw the names Thomas Gallon and Harry Wilkerson prominently displayed. He
 
 the purport of the papers He did un- 1erstand that Wilkerson was smiling with the insolence of triumph achev- ad He grinned slowly and passed the papers back.
 "I guess that'l fix 'emr" he said hus- kily.
 "I guess it will was the rejoinder.
 Tubbs seemed thoughtful, glancing out of the window now and again Drake voiced his feeling
 The sooner you let the miners know and get things settled the better
 WilkerSon licked his dry lips The battle was on. He broke the silence by saying gruftiy, Gall 'em up here. Bnlv
 Nothing loath, Tubbs went out on the porch, and his hoarse tones re- sounded through the little valley. h. stantly men appeared from doorways, came from dozen places in response to that call. And women, clutching their children, peered out to see what was in the air.
 When the men were gathered before him Wilkerson stepped forward and commenced to speak. He could not break their sullen silence, and, after few words of generalities. he mustered his courage and shouted T am the owner of this mine! l have the deeds right herer'
 The effect of this was far other than he had expected. Not a murmur came from the still. motionless throng. It was as if they had not heard him. In a lower tone he repeated it. q am the owner of the Master Key mine and all that goes with itr'
 He held up the papers, and Bill Tubbs looked at them and gravely nod ded his head. as much as to say that he had inspected them and could vouch for their authenticity Still no sound from the miners.
 There is quality in the silence of the crowd of earnest men that is more questioning than any word could be. The men who had worked and toiled for old Tom Gallon, who had been de ceived and batied. who had had their loyalty tested to the utmost, now de- manded through their imperious si- lence that Wilkerson open up his mind to them. If he was indeed the owner
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07

Tho Old Cook Offered to Fight Him on Any Terms. Mexicans
 Ut looks as if they meant to rush the camp" Dorr said thoughtfully. He proceeded to arm himself, and Everett quietly followed suit
 I'm going to .aIk to the boys frst," said Dorr He left the bungalow and strode off down the hill. followed by the cook. X gun was fired up by the mine tunnel mouth.
 That's signal that the Mexicans are making troubler' Kane shouted Look out for dynamite in the shaft, John"'
 Without word further Dorr leaped down from the porch of the cook shan ty and started up the hill. followed by a dozen faithful supporters. Other shots were fired. Wilkerson appeared at the tunnel mouth and then vanished inside. John sprang upon the trestle and rushed liter him. Instantly a band of Mexicans mate rialized halfway down the hill, fred a few shots and retreated John paid no attention to them. but kept on.
 Once within the tunnel he saw a faint geam of light ahead of him. He understood that Kane was right Vii. kerson was playing desperate game in blowing up the shaft and then in the ensuing confusion allowing the bandits to loot undiSturbed,
 A few yards farther on John stopped A dark figure rushed by him toward the open air But the little glow ot light remained For moment Dorl hesitated; then he leaped forward and began trying to eXtinguish a lighted fuse.
 He bad almost succeeded when a bullet whizzed by him; then second spattered on the rock overhead. He turned and fired blindly in the dircc ton of the shots and resumed his task The fuse was short, but he succeeded in eXtinguishing it and started back He met q fusillade of bullets. He dashed on toward the mouth of the tunnel and suddenly emerged on Will kerson who, not being able 10 see into the murk of the shaft. was firing blind Iy into the opening.
 With a shout John leaped for the man whom he now knew to be seeking his life. Before Wilkerson could fire another shot he was caught in d mighty embrace and then began a short sharp struggle high in the air.
 John Dorr for the first time in his life knew the absolute and terrific lhirst for killing that sometimes comes to q man, It was either his life or Wilkerson's And no one should in terfere with his revenge. He threw himself on the man with but one ob- ject in view-to slay him bare handed.
 Wilkerson fought tigerishly, and for the moment had the advantage. The lofty trestle was an ill place for d heavy man like Dorr to fight on. and the others agility and 1.-the quickness seemed about to win when John by a sudden unexpected and desperate ma neuVer caught him and threw him clear into the air, breaking his clutch with terrific blow. Then he jerked him to the edge of the trestle and flung him over
 Standing erect, John drew the air into his tortured lungs and let out a tremendous yell of triumph
 Ruth Gallon heard that barbaric yell and shuddered. Tom Kane stared up- ward at the figure on the trestle. and ais open mouth seemed lipless. for he. too. shared in the moments blood lust
 And on the rocks below Wilkerson's figure sprawlcd grotesquely. it's white and darkling face turned sightlessly 70 the sky.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07
KING BECOMES CORPORAL.
Victor Emmanuel Gets Grandfather,
 Place In Famous Zouaves.

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy has been appointed third corporal fin the First section, First company. First bat. talion of the Third Zouaves by the regi. ments commander. Lieutenant Den. causse.
 This place was held by the kings grandfather on the night of the battle of Palesto, June 1, 1859, in which the Austrians were defeated by the French and Italian allies.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07

n.SssSSS action. But 1t was made EeXg plain to him that he could not avoid action. The starving men were in no humor for words. They demanded food and wages.
 At last he saw that he must do something immediately. He called some of the leaders into the office and with apparent frankness told them he had known nothing of the situation and that he felt sure Wilkerson was unaware of it.
 "What are you going to do?" came the demand.
 This" replied Drake, writing rap Idly. He showed them the message: Harry Wilkerson. Los Angeles Cal:
 Come to mine at once. Trouble is brew ing. DRAKE.
 Will that bring him?" demanded one of them coldy.
 Ut will. Now who will take it and send it?"
 Two men volunteered to take old Tom Kane's burros and make the trip. And while you're in Silent Valley" Drake said, yielding to a sudden in- spiration, take this $2O and get some grub for the camp"
 There's still some locked up in the cook house." said another. Its old Tom Kane's lookout, so we didn't ex- actly feel like taking it."
 Drake turned to Tubbs quickly.
 "Distribu&e the food as far as 1t will go," he said.
 Tubbs looked suddenly serious 'l guess you better leave that to me-" he said in a low voice. 'I know where 1t will do the most good" He winked slyly.
 
 Meantime John Dorr, Everett and Tom Kane were spending long hours in discussing what was to be done to save the Master Key' to Ruth. Tom once more went over the exact situa- tion at the mine and asserted that un- less prompt measures were taken not only would there be actual distress, but likely rioting.
 You know some of the worst ones hang with Wilkerson," he said grim ly, "and they might at any time take 1t into their heads to do a little dyna, hitting. Dynamiting is mighty dan gerous stuff around several thousand dollars worth of machinery, and if they blew up the workings there wouldn't be any mine left, you see."
 "l see" said Everett at last. Not having the papers, can't put this deal through the way want to eventually But something must be done on the spot"
 ."In the way of money?" added Kane harshly.
 Precisely" Everett assented with all cheerfulness Now Pm going to loan John Dorr here 5000 today for the Master Key mine. Them
 John shook his head That isn't business-like," he protested.
 Everett fixed his keen eyes on him. Any reason why l shouldn't loan money to Miss Ruth Gallons manager and guardian? Any reason why you, looking after her interests, should re fuse help in fixing up her affairsf"
 Dorr flushed. II didn't mean 1t that way It seems as if kind of messed things up myself. and I-I thought l
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07
TRADE IN PRESCOTT

Go to church tomorrow.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-07
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Battle In the Mine.

he Battle m the MIne. TOR an hour or so Drake equiv ocated and tried to postpone sssS action. But 1t was made 8A plain to him that he could
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-30

In letter from Skagway people asking for ''secret balo the liquor question: Judge Jennings of the federal court calls attention to the fact that election would ns the exact information required by the court granting saloon licenses The law provides that applicant for a loon cens etc., shall furnish evidence that majority of the residents within two miles of the proposed place for the of liquor etc., have given their consent to the sale of liquor This election would hardly accomplish It might show majority of those who participated in the election had had not given their consent stated but it would yield absolutely information the attitude of those who failed vote
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-30

little gamblers view of ''long shot' Betting tn out of the seven has a chance of election
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-30

There is every indication that the followers of the Git zens ticket have lost faith in their candidates and the bone Of the party broken declares nobserver of the political situation Oh let's not speak in terms of such parity Let rather think that the people tired of bncoed and that it has passed away quietly peaceaby without boodshed and the sound of cunchng bones its de- mise being due to anaeshesa emitted by its ebuent orators In other words abuse vcaton have sounded the death-knell of the Citizens Party
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-30

The platform of the Peoples ticket promuga by its councmanc candidates and somethng in which 1t differs from the platform of the Citizens party which prepared by the boss, and deals principally meaningless generalities
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-30

As the election draws but little money is being wagered the result The Alaskan sprung the first bluff early the campaign when it offered bet $25 that four the Peoples ticket would be elected which was promptly called. That paper willing to wager money that the entire Peoples ticket will not wn which is boosting.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-30

But few Aaskans to be leaving for the states to at tend the PanamaP Pacific Exposition This may due to the fact that many of them awaiting definite ment in regard to the railroad before making their plans for the summer.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-03-30

We prepared to have the Seattle papers attempt to turn every bit of Alaska enterprise advertising to Seaes credit but cannot any good why local papers should put in with the Seattle idea Alaska has just succeed ed in wrestling from Seattle Arctic Brotherhood which Seattle annexed ago and refused to return to and as the by expect to regain of the Alas ka features which Seattle has burgazed Alaska of From Alaska will be careful and ride nightherd and day herd Alaska features when Seattle anywhere around and the thought that Seattle steal 1917 semcentenna exposition thought not to be News Miner.