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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
THE BELDING BANNER

Mrs. Ed. Trask il recovering from
broken rib. caused by falling from
. chair.
Frank Daniels attended the funeral
of Chas. Jakeway and father-in-law,
Chas. Francisco, at the home Of the
former Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Jake
way was buried in Lowell, Mr.. Fran
cisco with Masonic honors in Alton
cemetery by the side Of his wife.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18

Grass is naturally green, but after
a man has bumped up against grass
widow he is apt to imagine he is color
blind.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18

Never form your opinion of an egg
until the lid is off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18

Idle curiosity is the busiest thing
on earth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
BIG HAUL
 WAS MADE

NEW YORK, April 2o.-"The larg- est and best haul made by the gov ernment since tho activities of the agents Of the Central Powers were first uncovered" ls the way the fed eral authorities speak regarding the papers seized In the office of Wolf von lgle, arrested for implication In the alleged plot to dynamite the Well land canal.
 The documents seized at the time von lgle was arrested, and a demand for their return which has been made by Ambassador yon Bernstorif, are considered most valuable to the gov ernment.
 United States District Attorney Wood. has already taken photographs ic copies of the documents, SO that in case they are returned, the govern ment will be in possession of their contents. These photographic copies will be sent to the Department of Justice at Washington.
 District Attorney Wood smiled to-. day when he stated that he did not believe Ambassador von Bernstorf will admit that any Of the documents are official records.
 Lansing Washes Hands.
 WASHINGTON. April 2O.-Secre- tary of State Lansing today stated that he had received @ demand that von lgle's seized papers be returned. This department has nothing fur ther to do in the case" he said. "The matter Is now entirely in the hands of the Department of Justice"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
APPLY FOR TIE PAPERS
 OF CITIZENSHIP

The first application for certificate of citizenship by natives. under the act as passed by the last legislature. were received this morning by Clerk of the Court Jay ". Bell and Q hear ing Of the qualifications Of the appli- cants will be held before Judge Jen- nings on September 18th. 1916.
 The applicants are two natives, born at Si,ka. and residents of that place. They have coniormed to the requirements Of the law so far and if their hearing demonstrates that they are ft. certificate Of citizen ship will be issued Co them by Judge Jennings.
 The law provides that all natives born In Alaska. who shall have aban- doned the ways of the tribe and who shall have passed a satisfactory ex- animation before the majority of the teachers at the nearest school. wheth- er governmental or territorial. shall receive O certificate which shall then be signed by five citizens who shall have known the native for a least year. The certificate shall be hied with the district court accompanied by an affidavit showing that it is gen. uine and @ hearing ordered by the judge Of the court.
 The treaty with Russia. by which the United States acquired Alaska provided that the members Of unciv- ilized tribes should be subject to such laws as the United States should make for thei- government. but that civilized persons who elected to re- main within the Territory should re- ceive all rights Of citizens. There has always been much controversy over the question of the citizenship of Indians of Alaska. Many claimed they were citizens while others con- tended the opposite.
 The act passed by the last iegisla- ture was introduced by Senator Chas. Sulzer with a view to settling all controversy In the matter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
Newspaper Comment.

SEATTLE. April 2O.-with the ex- ception Of Q few German publications, there Is scarcely rift in the note of praise which the newspapers to. day sound for the Presidents course in the German situation. The sup port for the President comes from all sections of the country.
 Some of the leading newspaper comment follows:
 New York Sun -- The President speaks true to form, and the people will prove equally true to princi- pie.
 New York World: It is now for Ger many to say whether she wants the United States for friend or an enemy
 New York Herald:-Thero should be no division anywhere. The Presi- dent is right.
 Chicago Herald:-The people are with the President.
 Chicago Tribune The President has asked if the people are ready for test of patriotism This Is the test.
 Seattle Tlmes-Wilson has the Elm peror ia corner.
 Seattle Post-lntellIgeneer-The Am erlcan people will support tho Pres ldent.
 Portland oresonian-There yves no other course open to the President
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

The steamer Jefferson sailed for the south shortly before midnight last night taking the following from Juneau. John Heigerson. Mrs. R. T. Lynch. for Seattle; Frank Tascher for Wrangen; Ben Delzelle and W. C. Mcattie for Ketchikan.
 w. G. Beattie. Of the Bureau of Education. left on the Jefferson for Ketchikan. He will be joined there by W. T. Lopp and P. F. Harris and hte three men win arrange the final details Of the Metlakahtla cannery lease.
 The steamer Spokane sailed for the south by way of Hawk Inlet this morning. J. M. Lake. Ed Close. c. H. Fowler. J. Reiain left for Seat tle: Miss Veida Sparkling for Hawk Inlet. Dora Wick for Petersburg. and O. l.. Coward for Ketchikau.
 The Curacao arrived from the south this morning with 300 tons Of struc-
 Mrs. G. J. Swenson. mother of Mrs. A. H. Humpheries. returned from the south on one of the recent boats. She will remain here until she can secure accommodations on one of the westward boats for Anchorage where she will engage in business.
 According to bills of sale in the local custom house. O. F. Nilsen has sold to J. J. Refunes the gas boat June for S3S6150. and John Peter. son has sold to Ared Heinonen O one half interest in the gas boat Oulu for S700. The June Is Q 19-ton boat and the Oulu is an l1-ton boat. tural steel and general merchandise for the Alaska Juneau company. 100.- 900 feet of lumber for the same com pany and 50 tons of briquets for the Pacific Coast Coal company.
 James McKanna has purchased a half interest in the business of T. p. Sheldon. The new concern will manufacture furniture. buy and sell new and second hand furniture and operate an undertaking parlor. The headquarters win be in the Ellingen building ct Third and Gold street
 The Woman's Social Union will meet with Mrs. J. F. Morgan at her home at S26 Distin avenue on Fri- day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
STRIKE TO BE CALLED
 AT ANCHORAGE SUNDAY
 UNLESS QUESTION SETTLED

ANCHORAGE. April 2O.-By vote 1900 to 6, out of total membership of almost 2OOO, the Alaska Labor Union last night set noon of next Sunday for the time of a general strike on the government railroad provided the arbitration commission does not in the meantime anounce the new wage schedule as favorable as the one asked six weeks ago when the strike was deferred. The strike was called or under an agree ment with Mir Mears. of the Alaska pending the arrival of and the action Engineering Commission at that time to be taken by the Federal arbitra- tors
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
SOLDIERS OF GEAR NOW ON
 FRENCH SOIL

PARIS. April 20.- A strong force Of Russian troops disembarked at Marseilics at noon today ready to light beside the Allied soldiers In France. The Russians are the sturd- lest class of men belonging Co the Cars forces and are we'll trained and well equipped.
 General Jonre welcomed the Rus sians on French soil.
 In the order of the day" read to the French troops throughout the war zone today. mention Is made of the arrival of the Russians "as a proof Of devotion of Russia to the common cause"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
KRAUsE CASE STILL
 CENTER OF INTEREST

The interest in the Krause case Is increasing. rather than diminishing. The women continue to crowd the space within the railing. while the outer space is full Of men at all times. The government has, by the testimony of the witnesses. traced Krause and Christie from the time Krause appeared at the 700 nin and asked for Christie. to the time the boat anchored in the channel above the town of Juneau. H. P. Crcwther has been on the stand the greater part of the day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
BRITISH CENSOR
 LETTERS TO U. S.
 ENVOY IN BERLIN

BERLIN, April 20. - The British censorship has now been extended to the mail of the American En- bassy in Berlin. A letter addressed to a member Of the embassy staff has been received marked: "opened by censor"
 A large part of the incoming American mail Is opened In this way and some of it Is subject to great delay.
 Members Of the staff of the AmerI. can embassy are suffering inconven- fence owing to the confiscation Of checks in mail. One of the secre- tarles has been asked to make good the amount of an American check taken by the French authorities from a letter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
JENNINGS
 WILL NOT HOLD
 KETCHIKAN TERM

Judge Fred Nj. Brown, of Valdez, has been directed by the Attorney General to hold the Ketchikan term of the United States district court which has been called for May Sth and Judge Robert W. Jennings will remain at Juneau and continue to try cases that are on the calendar at thies place Such was the infor. nation received here by Judge Jen' nings today from the Department of Justice at Washington.
 The Krause cases and other litisa- ton at Juneau have made 1t neces- sary that the Juneau term be con tinued longer than customary, hence the action of the Attorney-General-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
SHIP COPPER BY EXPRESS

CALUMET. Mich. April 2O.-ow- ing to the unprecedented demand for copper and offers of premium for immediate delivery, the Calumet & HecIa Mining Company is shipping about 50.0OO pounds east by express. This is the first express shipment of any size ever made from the dis trict. It is understood the price paid is above 2S cents a pound
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
FILM LECTURE TOMORROW.

Tomorrow afternoon at 2:SO o'clock in the Presbyterian church hall. Rev. R. A. Buchanan. win deliver his illustrated lecture on Hawaii The Ladies' Aid Society. under whose au- spices the free lecture is given. in- vites all those interested in the sub feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
BARNES DENIES REPORT
 HE WILL NOT OPPOSE r. R.

NEW YORK. April 20. - William Barnes. formerly chairman of the Republican State committee, in re- cent statement issued here attacked former President Roosevelt and de-. nied a published report that he would not oppose the nomination by the Republican party of Mir. Roosevelt for the Presidency
 "This year" Mir. Barnes asserted, "the periodical candidacy of Mir Roosevelt for President Of the United States. is based upon Americanism, and such sporadic support as he is comes from his declaration in behalf of proper national defense"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
BELGRADE IS PARTLY
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
 FROM BOMBS DROPPED

PARIS, April 2o.-AdvIces received here state that tho eastern section of Belgrade, capitol of Serbia, has been destroyed by fire. An unoffl- cial announcement claims that the fire was started by bombs dropped by an enemy aeroplsne.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
WILLIAM WALDORF AsToR
 WILL PAY LARGER TAXES

NEW YORK. April 2O.-It is esti- mated that William Waldorf Astor will pay in addition to S1.4OO,OOO taxes this year S2SO.OOO under the new British assessment.
 STRIKE AT CRAMPS
 PHILADELPHIA. April 20. - De- manding an increase in wages, 400 special machinists and helpers have struck at the Cramp Ship 6 Engine Company plant
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
nEEE rRusT INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-A new beef trust investigation is being made by the Department of Justice to determine whether the meat pack CTS of the United States are yiolat- ing the sherman antitrust law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
GUARDS
 PLACED ALONG
 PANAMA CANAL

WASHINGTON. April 2O.-Advices were received here this forenoon that the secret service guards have been doubled along the Panama Canal. Ex- tra men were sworn in last night and more assumed positions today It Is also stated that there has been general detail of soldiers placed at various vulnerable points of the can al and they with the secret service men will operate in conjunction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
Move g Secret One.

LONDON April 2O.-The fact that tho Russian advance guard was to arrive at Marseilles. had been kept secret forf over @ month. The plans were made quietly with the government at Perograd and even the men were not told when they were placed on the transport, just what their destination was to be-. Other forces are soon to arrive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
CABINET CRISIS THREATENEO

STOCKHOLM. April 2O.- A Cab inet crisis h Sweden is threatened. In announcements by the Socialist and Liberal newspapers, these par. ties. which constitute @ majority in the second chamber. are determ. ined to oppose the government bill regulating war trade. despite the threat Of Premier Hammarskjold he will resign If the bll is not passed without alteration or amendment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
THREE WEEKS SYSTEMATIC
 COMMANDMENT OF RHEIMS

PARIS. April 2O-The systematic bombardment of the city of Rheims was resumed three weeks ago and continues with increasing intensity. A thousand shells fell in the town in one day The prefect has sent away all inmates of homes for the aged and taken other measures to avoid further loss of life
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
BLIND PIG OPERATED BY sHERlFF's SON IS
 RAl0Eo BY THE POLICE

SEATTLE. April 2O.-Two police men. after purchasing whiskey raid ed the Thalia, a blind pig joint on Second Avenue. in @ basement Will liam Hodge. son of Sherin Robert Hodge. Is the proprietor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
COUNT ZEPPELIN PRAISED

GENEVA. April 2O.-The newspa- pers of Fr'edrichshafen and other points near the Zeppelin headquar- ters express great satisfaction over the air raids over England.
 Count Ferdinanad Zeppelin, at Stutt gart, daily is receiving telegrams and letters of congratulations on the success Of tho air raids
 The newspapers stated that the raids will continue throughout the spring. with London as their prin- cipal objective.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
AMERICAN PLANES
 ARE FIRED UPON

PERSHING'S CAMP. AT THE MEXICAN FRONT, April 2O.- - American aeroplanes were fired upon several times by Mex jeans. At least in one case 1t is known the assalants were Car. ranza soldiers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
BILL TO GUARD WILSON

WASHINGTON. April 2O.-sarred by recent threats against the life of President Wilson, carried in White House letters, Chairman Webb of the House judiciary committee pre-. sented a bill which is to get immed- late consideration, imposing a five year term for those making such threats. The bill also aims to safe guard the Vice President. members of the cabinet and presidential nom- inces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
MORE MEN IN NAVY
 THAN EVER BEFORE

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-More en listed men are in active service in the navy now than ever before in the country's history Secretary Dan ials announced that the enlisted per sonnel for tho first time had reached the 54,00O mark. showing a net gain ol 6.6l6 since Mareh ] 19l3
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
BRITISH SURRENDER
 TO GERMANS WHO HAVE
 CAPTURED TRENCH LINE

Berlin. April 2o.-six hundred yards of British trenches between Ypres and Lsngemarek have been captured by the German infantry. according to an announcement today. One hum dred and nine men Of the British force as one point surrendered and two machine guns were taken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
LA TOILETTE CARRIES
 WISCONSIN AFTER ALL

MILWAUKEE, Wis. April 20. - The list of La Toilette delegates to the Republican National convention was increased when the official count of the second district showed that both La Toilette delegates were elected instead Of one Previous re. ports indicated the district was split La Follette's personal vote over the state is estimated at 1070OO. as against Gov. Phllipp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
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PRESIDENT WILSON
 NAMES MAINE MAN

<. WASHINGTON. April 20.-wil. {. Ham NJ. Ingram, former mayor s- of Portland, Maine. has been se- I. lected by President Wilson as < assistant secretary of war
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
LABOR TROUBLES

MILLERs FALLS. Mass April 20. Two hundred machinists employed at the Millers' Tool Company vent on Q strike today, demanding a l5 per cent. increase in wages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
wlI Walt Several Days.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-While President Wilson has set no time limit for an answer to the latest note. nor has set no time to break off diplomatic relations, provided Ger many does not reply, 1t Is understood that he holds to the opinion that three or four days is a reasonable time for Germany to reach decision The crisis will break about next Mon- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
omclaIs Confer.

BERLIN, April Chancellor of the Empire. von Bethmann-Hollweg and Secretary of Foreign Affairs von Jagow, conferred this afternoon pre- rumably over Presidents threat to sever diplomatic relations. It is un- derstood that Chancellor von Beth mann-Hollweg will leave tomorrow for the army headquarters to confer with the Kaiser.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
4olT7rd watchIno Moves.

THE HAGUE. April 2O.-"Dangers which the government feared, have not yet disappeared" This was the declaration made by the war officials today Go several delegations Of Dutch soldiers who requested mrloughs for Che Easter holiday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
London bod Paid Approve.

LONDON, April 2O.-Newspapers of London and Paris without exception praise the Presidents attitude on the American differences with Ger many, and nearly all of them believe that the United States will be at war with that country within very short time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20

NOW 6OOND NOn iT' Dolphin-Due from the south tomor row. Unreported from Ketchi- kan. City of seattie-Due from south next Sunday. Prince John Sailed from Prince Ru- pert today noon Due late Fri dey night Alaska sailed from Seattle at g O. clock this morning. SCHEDULED sAiLiNee. Admiral Watson due to sail from Seattle next Sunday.
 SOUTH BOUND sAiLINes. Northwestern due southbonnd Satur- day. Humboldt due southbound at 6 O. clock tomorrow morning AdmiraI Evans due southbound Sun cay afternoon
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
NO PASSENGERS FOR
 JUNEAU ON ALASKA
 WHICH SAILED TODAY

SEATTLE. April 2O.-Steamer Alaska sailed at o'clock this fore noon for the north with 299 passen- gers aboard. The passengers are largely for Anchorage. none being aboard for Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
SCORE KILLED AND
 HUNDREDS INJURED
 IN ToRNAooEs TODAY

KANSAS CITY, April 2o.-At least 20 were killed and 200 Injured in succession of tornadoes which swept portions Of Missouri and eastern Kan sas today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
coRN KlNe oIEs aRoKe.

CHICAGO. April 2O.- George H. Phillips. known as the boy corn king. died here today. broke
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
LansIna and eernstorfi Met.

WASHINGTON. April 20.-Secre- tary of State Lansing and German Ambassador von Bernstorif conferred for 20 minutes this morning in the private office of the secretary. Nei- ther would make any announcement regarding the purport of the session.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
KAISER WILL GET IT--F0UR
 DAYS WAIT

WASHINGTON, April 2o.-PresI- dent Wilson's note 10 In the hands of the German government according 10 wireless advlees this afternoon. All Washington 10 awaiting the reply which means peace or war. Regard ing the hope held by German officIaIs here for an amIeable settlement, one official described the prospect as merely Ia toss up."
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
TO
 HAVE NEW ARmoRY

MADISON. Wis. April 2O.-War talk has SO revived interest in the National Guard that a movement is on foot to build a new armory. The idea is to make combination armory convention hall and farmers esr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
Branch caoture Germans.

PARIS. April 20. - The French troops captured a fortified section northwest Of vaux during the night and took several hundred prisoners and much booty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
New York cIty PoIIeed.

NEW YORK. April 2O.-The police have been prepared for several days to handle any disturbances that might follow a declaration of war. Gov. Whitman, Police Commissioner Woods and other public officials received secret information several days ago from Washington that secret ar rangements had been made for po- Heinz the city by regiments of the National Guard in case of breaking on Of diplomatic relations with Ger many.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
May Go North At Once.

MARSEILLES. April 2O.-The Rus sians landed today may possibly be sent north Immediately. Orders are awaited.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
Newspapers Silent.

BERLIN, April 2O.-Not a line of reference regarding President WI. sons address was published here
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
TENNEYs HAVE BABY clRL

A baby girl has arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Roy c. Ten ney. at Thane and Dr. F. C. De- vsghne reports the little one and the mother doing splendidly
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
LAT THE MOMENT"

AMSTERDAM. April 2O.-comment- ing on the American inquiries regard ing tue torpedoing of the steamers Sussex and Englishman, the Ham burger Nachrichten says: "Who on earth cares in Germany whether the ships were torpedoed by German submarines or not. They belonged to and were used by the enemy and were destroyed. That is all we care about at the moment"
 New York City PolIeed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
WELL KNOWN PAINTER
 IS DEAD A SUICIDE

CHICAGO, April 2O.-Francis D. Cavallaro, the well known painter, committed suicide today. No cause is known for the act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
AND
 TEDDY ARE
 IN DISCARD
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
 RESULTS

For Delegate to cougress-No nomiua- tlon. For Attorney-eeneral-eecroe scho- field, Of Nome. For National commltteeman-cornel- lus Q. Murane, of Nome. For Delegates to National Convention Lewis p. shaokleford of Ju- neau, and w. A. Gilmore, Of Nome, Afernates: E. c. Russell, Of Juneau. and Thomas Lloyd. of Nome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20

LONDON, April 2O.-It was divulg- ed this forenoon that the trouble con- fronting the British Cabinet Is on the subject of recruiting. Practical ly every member Of the Cabinet has different view of this national is- sue. Premier AsQuith is trying to collaborate all the various phases in one, and by SO doing simplify the matter. There is apparently the most stubborn disposition being dis played among the Cabinet members.
 LONDON. April 2O-At a meeting the third of the day, held this after noon the Cabinet reached a partial agreements upon the proposal the ministers will make to parliament on the subject of recruiting. Their pro- posals will be submitted at a secret session of each house Of parliament next Tuesday. Another meeting will be held early this evening
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
IS
 NOW OVER

BULLETIN, London. April 20. - lt was announced early this evening that settlement had been made In the Cabinet and the erlsis has been passed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-20
AMERICAN NOTE DELIVERED TO GERMANY
EXPECT VILLAS DEATH NOTICE
 BY WEEK END

EEL PAsO. Aprii 2o.-The carran. za officials at Juarez contend that proof of Villas death will be forth coming before the close of the week All Mexican officials of the defacto government believe that the bandit IS no more.
 ToRREON, April 20. - Carranza troops were employed tday In dis persing crowds that had gathered for an antiAmerican demonstration