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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
BANK FORGER GETS
 LONG SENTENCE
Man Who Tried To Pass Forged Check Drawn On Valdez Bank & Trust
 Co. Is Convicted.

The American Bankers Journal gives an account of the trial of J. C.. Coleman, who was arrested in Mem- phis, Tenn, for presenting a forged certified check to bank in St. Paul, Minn., for the sum of $1.500, drawn on the Valdez Bank & Trust Co.
 The St. Paul bank became susp1c' ious and instead of cashing the check wired to the local bank asking if the certifcation was genuine. Coleman also got suspicious and hurriedly left town before the St. Paul bank got the reply from Valdez that the check was a forgery.
 The matter was reported to the American Bankers Protective Associa- tion, and they set detectives on the trail of Coleman, with the result that he was arrested in Memphis and re- turned to St. Paul for trial. He was speedily convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term Of i've years.
 The description furnished of this crook is that of man about thirty five years of age, five foot seven and half inches high, curly hair.
 The Cerdova papers claim that the description exactly fits one Theodore Capelle, whose activities are we'll known to the people of not only Cor doya but of Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
Hard Fighting In East Prussia.

The Russians holding advance po' sitions in East Prussia report that they have been subjected to terrific fire and have been assaulted time and again. Reports indicate that they have not only held the Ger mans back, but in some places, with inferior numbers, have gained more ground.
 Russians Admit Strong Austrian De.
 fense.
 The war office admits that the ad- vance into Hungary has been tenn porarily checked by the strong Aus trian defensive. Especially in the Uszok pass has this defensive be- come alarming. The Austrians have been strongly reinforced and with the natural positions, giving them much advantage over the attacking force, before the Russians will be able to it will be a matter of some time batter down the opposition.
 Russian Line Strong.
 The Russian line southwest of Duk- la pass is strongly held by the huge field forts and long lines of trenches
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
|MPEACH MAYOR
 0F TERRE HAU1E
Common Council Thinks He Should Be Put Out Since His convie-
 tion of Election Fraud.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April IT, Following his conviction for election frauds the city council of this city today formally impeached Mayor Rob- erts and will endeavor to oust him from office. The mayor still draws his salary from the municipality and would continue to do so while his case was on appeal and therefore the council decided to put him out and elect a successor, as they did not be- lieve it was advantageous to the city to have for mayor man who stands convicted of felony.
 Roberts, however, will fight the i'm. peachment. insisting he is not guilty of the crime for which he has been convicted and that the upper court will reverse the conviction.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
AMERICAN SHIPS
 MUST LEAVE SEAS
Pacific Mail Company Announce With- drawaI From Business-New Mari-
 time Law Held Responsible.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-The Pacific Mail Steamship company, which has been operating from this city to oriental ports, has announced that on November 1st the company will call in it's ships and cease to operate because of the new seaman's law passed by congress and approved by the president, which, they claim, would make it impossible to earn op- erating expenses and live up to the law.
 The Pacific Mail Steamship com pany operate one of the largest fleets under American register. It is i'm possible at this time to take out for eign register because of the war. The company refuse to follow the Robert Dollar company. which is now operating under the Chinese flag fearing that China may become in volved in war with Japan and that the ships would then be forced from the seas or captured by the superior fleet of the Japanese.
 Just what will be done with the boats is not known, but some re- ports indicate that the ships will be offered for sale and the company withdraw from business unless the transfer to foreign registry is ad vantageous. Should the war end by November the boats will be operat. ed under foreign flags.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
CLEVELAND WANTS ..
 ONE MILLION PEOPLE

CLEVELAD, O., April 17.-The sixth city is becoming ambitious to reach the million mark. Following announcements of Census Bureau figures showing Cleveland's popula- tion to be 7O7,663, business men and commercial organizations are dis. cussing campaign for population of 1,OO0, ,OOO in 1920. Annexation of adjoining towns and cities in Cuya- hoga county would add S0,000 to the city's population.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

having been commenced some weeks ago are now completed and the Aus trian German force can be held in check with small containing force, which can be reinforced in case of need from Galicia, an interior town connecting with the Russian depots at Lemberg and Przemysl.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
Kansas Horse Show.

LEAVENWORTH, Kas., April IT, Several events for officers, ladies and enlisted men were on the card at the sixth annual horse show of the Fort Leavenworth Field Club which opened this afternoon in the riding hall.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
New Boston Subway Opens.

BOSTON, Mass, April 17.-A new subway section. between the Park street station and Washington street, of the Dorchester tunnel, was opened today, principally benefiting the shop ping public.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
GERMANS RENEW FIGHTING IN THE EAST

ed the bombardment of the Darda- nelles by indirect fire from the Gulf of Saros. The result of the lombard ment is not known, but is believed to be effective.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

House and furniture for sale cheap on easy terms. Will sell furniture separate if desired. Mrs. Eckern. Old phone 21S. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

PETRoeRAD ACTIVITY IN EAST PRUSSIA AT ossowErz, AT MLAwA AND ALL ALONG THE WARSAW FRoN1-RussANs ADMIT AusrRIANs PUTTING STIFF oP POSITION IN oukLA PAss-eERMANs PLACE BRITISH OPEL. GERS IN SOLITARY coNF,NEm Ehr FOR TREATMENT TURED SUBMARINE cREws-HEAvY FIGHTING NEAR ARRAs- GERMANS TRYING CAPTURE EPARGEs HEIGHTS CON- HANDING THE NEAR ST. M'HEL-REPoRT' ED BATTLE LEsHPs ACTIVE GULF OF sARos.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

Our first spring shipment of Stet. son hats in the latest models arrived on last boat. Your inspection solicit. ed. S. Blum & Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
French Hold Commanding Positions

French Hold Commanding Positions.
 LONDON, April 17.-The French troops now possess the heights com manding the roads from Arras and Lille. The positions were taken by the infantry after the massed bat teries of French field guns number ing fully 1000 pieces had swept the German trenches with hurricane of fire and made of them a small he'll Following the artillery fire the troops charged upon the heights and drove the few defenders left after the she'll ing, down the other side. The loss to the Germans during the artillery bombardment was heavy, many bod ies being found in the trenches.
 Germans Would Capture Les Eparges.
 The German troops have been making repeated efforts to capture the heights of Les Eparges, which command the positions held by the French near St. Mihiel. The Paris reports indicate that as yet they nave failed in the effort to take the fort.
 French Aeroplanes Reach Austria. VIENNA, April 17.-A flock of French aeroplanes reached RottWell, in Wurtemburg, and dropped bombs upon the town. The attack was di- rected against the powder factory maintained by the government at Rottwell. It was unsuccessful, the bombs failing to strike the factory buildings. Thfee non-combatants. however, were killed in the town near the powder works. Austrian aerial scouts succeeded in driving the Frenchmen away.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

Have you tried the Y. F. Co. brand of eggs? If not do 1t now and note the difference. The Yakima Fruit Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
NORTHWESTERN
 HERE MONDAY

The steamer Northwestern, of the Alaska Steamship company, is ex- pected to reach Valdez on Monday, having left Skagway about noon to. day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

Suits pressed for $1.0o at Silver mans the tailor, Telephone 19S.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

Ladies, see the new arrivals of Kayser's silk hose at Blum's. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

Large stock of cut glass and Paris. ian ivory at valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
Pioneers Dance May list.

Do not forget the dance to be giv- en by the Lady Pioneers on May 1st at Eagle hall. Fine lunch, fine music. Come and enjoy yourself. km 2
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

Mems negligee and dress shirts new patterns and styles-at Blum's,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17
Germans Make ReprisaIs

BERLIN, April 1.-The German
 adm ralty today selected ten British ,aval officers by lot from among the prisoners held in the empire and placed them in solitary confinement because of the treatment accorded to the officers and crews of the German submarines captured by the British, who insist upon treating them as pi' rates because of the orders by the admiralty to sink British merchant boats running the blockade establish ed around England by the authorities.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

Bombarding DardaneIles.
 LONDON, April 17.-The admiralty announces that the battleships bom- harding Turkish towns have resum-
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-04-17

Offices to rent over Valdez Drug Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
THE HANDLING OF BAGGAGE

The new rule requiring baggage
checked on railroads for an interstate
trip to be valued in advance is caus-
! ing much friction. A change in the
law is predicted. The occasion seems
opportune for a general effort for bet
ter methods in baggage handling.
The worst feature OF the handling
of baggage by American roads is fail
ure to get trunks on time. If it has
to be transferred at some junction
point. the general rule is that it is de-
| layed. 1t is a great inconvenience to
| find that one must wait for his trunks
until the next day Loud are the la
mentations among the women, who
must show up at the hotel dining table
or at the home OF a friend in a dusty
travelling suit.
| In business life the consequences
of not getting trunks promptly must
be serious. The salesman may have
TO wait a day to present samples to
customers.
Different railroads vary greatly. In
some big terminals all seems system
and order. Truck loads of trunks are
made up a few minutes in advance of
each departing train, and connect
promptly with the baggage car.
In other large stations so far as
the public can see, things go heller
skelter. The baggage men, too few
| in number, are flying hither and
thither in a seemingly impossible eff
fort to keep up with train departures.
| 1t is hard to get their attention. Either
they are overworked. or perhaps they
are waiting for the modifying intlu-
ence of the friendly tip.
The railroads complain that they
are not popular Probably annoy
ances like these have quite as much
TO do with public hostility as more
serious breaches Of faith. Any rail-
road that wants the friendship of
the people can make a long stride to
getting it, by systematizing its trunk
deliveries. and making it the usual
thing for the baggage to go on the
same train with the passenger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
SPONTANEOUS COMBUS-
TON CAUSED FIRE

The investigation as to origin OF the
fire that destroyed large barn and
contents. consisting of nineteen
horses. eight veal calves. a large
quantity OF hay and grain and farm
machinery on the Clark Barber farm
near Hastings, Michigan was made
recently by a representative of the
Fire Marshal Department. The own
er of the property is inclined TO the
belief that an enemy fired the barn
while a neighbor advances the theory
that spontaneous combustion in the
silo was responsible for the fire. The
latter theory is the first of the kind
to he brought TO the attention OF the
Fire Marshal Department i'm this
state. The silo, which of course, was
built close to the barn, was of one
hundred tons capacity and contained
at the time Of the fire large amount
of silage The above mentioned
neighbor stated that the day before
the fire he examined the silo and found
the contents very hot, la fact he
claims that because Of the heat he
could keep his hand i'm the silage
but a very few moments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Prominent i'm Recital

The Sunday Oregonian of Portland
OF June 20 contains the following ex-
tract concerning Master Earl Ritter.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs NJ. f. Ritter for
merly of this place:
"A series of three recitals this past
week at Roseburg, ore, by students
of Mrs. Charles Heinline were notably
excellent. one of the youngest stud
ents participating is NORTH Earl Rit-
ter, Jr. Although he is only 6 Y years
old, Morrill, has finished two seasons
of kindergarten and primary musical
training and won the prize-a hand
some gold ring-this year for the
greatest Advancement. The ease with
which he played all his selections
from memory. his Iegato touch and
Interpretation of each number. pleas
ed his audience Morrill, is a we'll
developed, healthy, normal boy, gifted
unsteady, and possesses a keen, quick
mind a musical education is plan
ned for him."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
SALVATION Army service

Captain Hedegard of Ionia with
several members of the salvation army
held a meeting on Main street Tues
day night The captain is in charge
of the army corps branch i'm that city
and was on his way from Greenville
where he had been holding meetings.
The captains wife was with him and
took part in the service both in song
and addresses. Mrs. Hedegarrd was
formerly Miss Ina Doyle Of this city
and was converted la "a series Of meet
ings beinc held here about 16 years
ago at which time she Joined the army
and has been a faithful worker in
the Masters cause ever since.
In his address the captain referred
to his love for Bedding because it was
here he found his good wife and faith
ful worker in the salvation of souls.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
on ON \ Lake Trim

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar stanton left
Friday for Detroit and from there will
take one of the steamers for a lake
trip to the 500. They will also cross
Lake Michigan TO Green Bay and
touch at points along the lake on
their return home.
Mr.. stanton goes To attend the an
nual meeting Of the electrical associa-
ton which will be held on the steamer
enroute.
Mr.. stanton has been the efficient
electrician and manager of the Spen-
Ger Electric Light and Power COM
pany here for many years and is en-
titled to an outing of this character
which combines both business and
pleasure every year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Returned From Joplin

Elvon G. Lloyd returned last Thurs
day from Joplin, Mo, where he in
company with w. II. Browne of
Greenville and G. G.. Graham of Ithaca
went to look over the mining interests
in which they and other Bedding
stockholders are interested. Heavy
rains have interferred very materially
with the work of taking ore from the
mine 1t was decided to install a
large pump of sufficient capacity to
meet any emergency and il was eX-
pected to have been placed and in
operation ia couple OF weeks.
With the ore already taken out and
the prospects for big run as soon as
the water is cared for the party came
home feeling very optimistic relative
to the encouraging outlook
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
MARGUERITE HOPPOUGH
OF SMYRNA GOT H0N0RS

Ionia county may be justly proud OF
Marguerite Hoppough, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs, Carl Hoppough, of
Smyrna. the little girl who won the
free trip TO the West Michigan State
Fair, September 20 to "a at Grand
Rapids.
Miss Hoppough's standing as an
eighth grade student is a record that
has not been reached by over p coun-
ties heard from To date, and she
stands good chance To be champion
In all western Michigan.
AS it is, Miss Hoppoughs record is
a tribute TO the excellent educational
over forty boys and girls will be
Aver forty boys and girls will be
the guests of the fair management
during fair week, and while all the
big features have not been announced
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

il is known that the famous Captain
Mons Rupert. hero of the European
war, who won single honors as air
scout and Louis Gretson. member of
the Royal French Aero club are to
take part i'm the great $4,000 aviation
meet held on the fair grounds. Spec
tacular auto races with all the world 5
famous drivers, including: Oldfeld.
Bob Burman and others will compete
for big purses In all, the program
when completed, will comprise over
100 thrilling attractions, in addition to
the live stock show, horticultural and
agricultural exhibits and regular fea-
lures of the fair
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
ChuIr.h OF Christ News

Regular services on Sunday-10:30
a. m. Worship and communion.
II noon-Bible school.
$50 p. m.-Senior c. T..
1880 p. -Evangelistic service.
Mid-week prayer meeting and
training class Thursday at 1880 p. m.
You are cordially invited TO all SER
vices of the church.
Chas. NJ. Pea6,
Minister.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
AT THE CHURCHES
BAPTIST

Divine worship 1880 a. m. Sunday
school at noon. Young peoples meet
Ing at $40. Evening service at 1890.
Prayer and praise meeting Thursday
evening at 1880.
w. A. Bliss. Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Boundaries Needed

Ma Ma" bawled Freddie as the
usual morning wash was going on.
do my ears belong TO my face or
my neck 2"
Ma temporzed why, what is the
matter?'' she asked.
Il want ii decided now. Every time
you tell Mary to wash my face or my
neck she washes my ears too, La
dies Home Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Methodist

Sunday. 1000. class meeting; 1890.
morning service; 1900 Sunday school,:
800. Junior League; $3.50 Epworth
League: 1890. prayer meeting for
young women in Phila. room and
young men in Baraca room Thurs
day evening at 1880, general prayer
meeting followed by Bible study
W. E. Doty, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Free Methodist Church Appointments
Minister.

sabbath School 1000 a. m; prayer
and class l1:15 a m; young peoples
meeting $50 p. m; preaching 1880
p. m; holiness meeting Tuesday night
1880 p. m; regular prayer meeting
Thursday 1880 p. m.
Country-Sabbath School 1000 a.
m; preaching 11:15 a. m.
j. A. Hudnutt, Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Food and Fresh Air.

You can live forty days without food,
but you cannot live four minutes with
out air. These things being true, is it
wise to stuff ourselves with food and
starve ourselves for want of air?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Christian Science

Christian Science Society, S. Pleas
ant Street.
Sunday services at 10:45 a. m.
Testimonial meeting every Wednes-
day evening at 1880.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
CONGREGATIONAL

Morning service at 1890. Sunday
school 11:45. Y. T.. S. c. f. Gas
Evening service, 1880. Prayer meet
ing. Thursday night.
A. J. Blair. Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Let Us Rent 1t

Where one man sees the For
Rent" For Sale" or Wanted" sign
in your window hundreds see it in the
Banner If you want results send in
your ad. at once.
THE BANNER, Phone 81.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
No Difference.

Jinks-Which women have the worst
tempers, blends or brunettes? Binks-
Ny wife has been both. and could not
see any difference.-New York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

FOR RENT-Suite of rooms furnished
for light housekeeping. 216 West
Congress st. 22-5-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

Bind together your spare hours by
the cords of some definite purpose
William NJ. Taylor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30
Want Column
One cent a word.
Nothing inserted for les

BARN TO RENT-Good large barn
suitable for garage and storage. will
rent part of it. Melvin Chapman.
S0-51-t
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

WANTED-Good washerwoman to
come 10 house. Cali S4-W POSI-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

FOR RENT-7-room house on Center
street. with bath, inquire Fred
Meade, Richardson Mill. 6-3-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

FOR SALE OR RENT-Smali house
near dam, city water Ida Crosse
fent, 1872 w May St. 1852
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

FOR SALE-Golden oak library table
in good condition; sell reasonable.
Mrs. /. l.. Hubben. 21-5-1
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

ROOMS TO RENT-Four upstairs
rooms with water and gas. Inquire
III II. Center. 9-4-tf.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

FOR SALE-E, NJ. +. automobile in
good condition; run less than 5000
miles. Would exchange for pro-
perty. w III. Angel 7-4-tf
Having two more vacuum cleaners
will sell same at $1.25 each
1854 Mrs. Ida Cathcart
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

Carpet and rug weaving done. Mrs.
Alex Balm, 702 Water ST.. Phone
313-B. 1853
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-30

WANTED-.By girl place to do house
work, city preferred. Inquire at
Banner Office. 16-5-2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-21

with your cursed prying into other
peoples affairs. Don't you remember
me, eh? Red Gallagher
"of course ! CO." Quest replied
coolly. You garroted and robbed an
old man and had the spree Of your life.
The old man happened to be a friend
Of mine. so took the trouble 10 see
that 700 paid for it, Well?
give years OF he'll, that's what l
had" the man continued, his eyes
flashing his face twitohing with an
ger eWeli you're going 10 have a
little blt more than five years. This
sheds been burnt down twice. sparks
from passing engines. It's going 10
be burnt down for the third time"
1sounfs remarkably unpleasant" +"
Quest admitted You'd better hurry
or The bpss VIII be back"
Gallagher finally slammed the door.
Quest heard the heavy footsteps Of
the tHo men as they turned toward
the section house. he drew a little
case from his pocket.
iie opeAed what seemed to be a
hftle mahogany box, looked at the bah