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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-30
COOK AND C0NANT
WENT A FISHING

The recent big catches
of fish reported by local
sportsmen set City Clerk
Frank T.. Conant and
City Hall Custodian FL
mer E. Cook in the fever
to get out Saturday after
noon and beat out, if pos
sible any catch that has
been made.
They whipped Tallman
lake to a FRAGILE but sue
ceeded in Turing only
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-30

three small bass to make strike.
Luck seemed to be against them in ev-
cry way for they lost the string off
the running board Of their car while
returning home hungry, discouraged
and disheartened.
The picture is supposed to be some
thing like the string they lost. City
Treasurer G. A. Rowley vouches for
the story of the catch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-30
Pxthian Sisters Meeting

The first meeting of the Pythian
Sisters has been postponed on ac-
count of Labor Day. It will be held
Monday evening, September 1S.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-30

Clarence Sparks and Don White
spent the weekend at Wabasis Lake,
camping and fishing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-30

Beginning next Sunday September
3 the price Of our Sunday dinners will
be 75c each. Hotel Belding. +
adv. VIZ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-30


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has legion of friends surrounding and cities all the
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-30

A ninety-six per cent eie-
cuIstion IN BeIding onA
trade territory
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
Henry Cabot Lodge Casually Drops
Name of Teddy. But No Expio-
sion Results.
EXCITED DELEG ATE WELLS
"HOORAY FOR BILL TAFT
Lodge Himself Gets Noisy Reception
When He .Advnnccs-Chauncey De-
pew and Uncle Joe" EffusivcIy
Greeted-Dcm Delays Opening
BY DAMON RUNYON.

Chicago, June S.-Theodore Roose-
velts name, supposed TO be about as
safe for loose handling around the
Republican national convention as a
quart of nitrogfycerine, fell unexpect-
eddy upon the ears Of the delegates
in the Old Coliseum this afternoon
and the result was just a slight size.
Henry Cabot Lodge. tall. spare. cold
and gray. was reading the report of
the committee on resolutions when he
dropped the name of Roosevelt In
connection with the name of William
II. Taft. II was a casual passing drop
ping. to be sure, but 1t was the first
time Mr.. Roosevelt had been mention
ed. save in behind-the-hand whispers
in the convention. A lot of people
who had been waiting for dull
sickening explosion from the assem-
piage at the first pronunciation of Mr..
Roosevelt's name sat up straight in
their chairs and listened intently.
There was slight sputterIng from
various parts Of the big hall. but il
lasted only thirty seconds and then IL
quietly nxzled out. leaving not a spark.
1t Is not even certain that the sput-
tering was caused by the name of
Roosevelt. the coupling with Mr.. Taft
rather clouding the issue. One excited
delegate near the platform sprang upon
his chair and waved.
"Hooray for Bill Taft" he yelled.
Mexico and preparedness and the
other issues of the platform as tolled
OF by the circumspect, clear voiced
Lodge created more of demonstration
than Mr.. Roosevelts name. Mr.. Lodge,
himself. got a noisy reception when he
advanced. tall and spare and cold and
gray and Immediately groomed. to the
platform.
In fact Mr.. Lodge got about as warm
a greeting as has been rendered any
figure In this convention. There was
some effusiveness manifested over the
appearance of Chauncey NJ. Depew anf
Uncle Joe" Cannon and even Senator
William L. Borah, at the morning SEES
sion. but there was no ciamoring on
chairs and protracted shrieking such
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
Of VAUX BY
GERMANS OFFICIALLY
ADMITTED By FRANCE
Tcutons Arc Now Storniing Positions
Around Thiaumont, West of
Voux
IMPORTANT TERRITORY NOW
AT COMMAND OF GERMANS
French In Midnight Report Claim to
Have Repulscd Numerous Attacks.
British Effective with Mine War
fare.

Paris, June 8--The capture by the
Germans of the shattered Fort NauX
was officially admitted today by the
French war offlce.
The Germans are now impetuousiy
attacking the French positions around
Thiaumont farm. preparatory. appar
entity. TO an assault on Fort de Thiau
mont. about three miles west OF Fort
Naux.
Nothing Is yet known OF the fate of
General Raynal and his garrison, who
for five days defended the fort with
out supplies or communication against
the German assaults.
Doubtless all are killed or captured
The French claim they still mold
the trenches encircIing the Southern
and Western slopes of Fort Naux. not
withdrawing the desperate efforts of
the Germans to dislodge them.
Fort Vaux tops a high bluff three
miles east of Verdun, and its capture
gives the Germans command of i'm
portant territory to the northwest and
southwest. Unlike the older fort
resses, that of VauX was a series OF
earthworks with hidden batteries, but
these were fiattened, ploughed ana
pulyerized into absolute uselessness as
"a defense.
Official statements follow:
French Midnight Report.
Paris, June S.-To the left of the
Meuee the intense artillery activity
was maintained in the sector of Hill
t304, and in the region OF Chattan-
court
( To the right of the Mouse, after a
violent bombardmeni. the Germans
made successive attacks against our
positions to the west and east oil
, Thiaumont farm. All these attacks
were repulsed by our barrage and
machine gun fire.
! Violent cannonading continues in
/ the region TO the west OF Pont-a- Nous
son. There was intermittent cannon
aiding on the remainder of the front
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
SLIGHT SUFFERING AT
MENTION OF ROOSEVELT
PLANS FOR ST. LOUIS
CONVENTION COMPLETE
President and Political STAFF Decide
on Glynn and James As
Chairmen.

Washington. June s.-Preliminary
plans for the ST. Louis convention
were practically completed by Presi-
dent Wilson and his political staff to-
day. The proceedings Of the conven-
ton will almost be perfunctory.
Further indications that the con-
vention will be an all-Wilson affair.
was the announcement that President
Wilson will select William r. Nc
Comb as chairman of the national
committee this week.
1t was also stated that Senator
Stone will be President Wilson at the
convention. National Committeeman
Davies. of Wisconsin, Is under con-
sideration for secretary.
Assistant Attorney General William
Wallace, Jr.. is ago mentioned. The
fact that Secretary OF the Navy
Josephus Daniels will attend the con-
vention caused some speculation
whether he would be named.
Speeches to be made at the conven-
ton by former Governor Martin II.
Glynn, of New York. as tempoSary
chairman, and Senator Ollie James as
permanent chairman have been COM
pleted and approved by the president.
The speech OF Mr.. Glynn will be the
"keynoter" and. will cover the claims
and achievements of the auninistra-
ton.
Practically every plank that will ap-
pear in the platform has also been
written. There probably will be some
minor changes after the Republican
platform Is finished. but in the main
President Wilson Ia satisfied at the
planks as they stand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
Forced BY Greek Attitude.

London, June s.-The foreign Of
f1ce today announced that because OF
the aggravated situation in Greece.
made more acute by the withdrawal
Of the Greek forces from three frontier
by the Bulgarians to the distinct
menace OF the allied forces on Greek
soil, 1t had been found necessary to
adopt certain restrictions and to take
precautions with respect to Greek
shipping The foreign office issued
the following statement:
The attitude of the Greek govern
ment in the situation created in the
surrender OF Greek territory to the
Bulgarian has made 1t necessary fol-
the Allies 10 take certain precaution
airy measures.
To Keep Supplies From Enemy.
The government Is taking certain
i precautions relative to the export oil
coal and TO Greek shipping to anc
from British ports. The object o,
these measures Is to prevent supple.
from reaching the enemy
The question OF restrictive meas
ures at Greek ports is under considera-
ton by the Allies
An exchange telegram from Berlir
says il is reported that the Greek min
lister at Bucharest has been dismissed
because OF alleged secret negotiation!
with former Premier VeniZeios. 1t Il
reported that the Greek minister a
| The Hague has been selected as hi
/ successor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
MAYOR MAY NOW ACCEPT
FORBES PROPOSITION
Common Council Adopts Number of
Financial Measures At Special
Meeting Last Night.
$4,000 TO
HELP SUPERANNUATED FUND
Councilman Sullivan Objects to Action
of Annexed Citizens In Suits and
Threatened Suits-Pass Howttzcrs'
Armory Bill.

Common Council last night lost lit
tie time in approving several financial
propositions recommended by the FL
nance Committee. and in less than an
hour the body had adjourned.
The resolution directing the Mayor
10 accept deed of dedication OF
property from W. S Forbes for the
widening OF Roseneath Road and i'm
provements to Monument Avenue. en-
bracing about eight and three -fourths
acres. was adopted. after Sub-chair-
man Seaton. of the Finance Commit
tee, had explained its purport.
Mr.. Seaton also explained that he
had received information to the effect
that the board OF directors of the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company would ap-
prove the granting OF rights to the city
along Street. for the purpose of
establishing temporary drainage and
that IL would be but matter OF a
short time before tn work of depress-
Ing the Belt Line tracks would be-
gin.
II vas stated yesterday that the
board OF directors OF the railroad COM
pany would meet the middle of July.
Money for Forbes Plan.
The resolution giving the Finance
Committee the power to borrow the
sum of 5000 sor. payment for prop
erty secured from w. s Forbes for the
Roseneath Road and Monument Ave-
nue.. and other streets in the far West
End. was also adopted Mr.. Forbes
has already spent $4,000 on Monu-
ment Avenue improvements which
will revert TO the city. He will also
( he relieved of the indemnifying bond
OF $4,000 now held by the city. In the
old Richmond and Henr.co Railway
affair.
Council also adopted resolution APP
propriating $4,000 for the superannuat-
( ed and infirm employees fund for the
/ remainder OF the year.
The resolution appropriating SIS, 0oe
: for the HowitEers' Armory additions
and directing tn" Administrative Board
/ TO award the contract for building the
I improvements TO ]. T. Nuckols, to pro-
i coed under the Carneal and Johnston
t plans WAS adopted. This action. &C
cording to Captain Myers, OF the How
itzers. will save the city about $4,000
/ on the entire cost OF the proposed ad
ditions and improvements. which viii
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
WILL NOT ARD|TRATE
CARRANzA CONTROVERSY
Mexican Chiefs PROPOSAL Has MAJ
Even Been Con-
rfdered.

Washington. June S.-The United
states viii reject Carranza' proposal
to arbitrate Mexico's controversy with
the United States. II was learned to-
night The White House and State
Department emphatically denied that
Mexico will be asked to arbitrate. Sec
rotary Lansing said the question OF ar
bitration had not been discussed Or
considered"
The denials were occasioned by pub
lished statements that the United
States would propose arbitration under
the Guadalupe treaty of 1S4S.
1t was made plain that the United
States could not make this as an orig
inal proposal. as Carranza in his note
delivered to the State Department May
81 invoked the lS4s treaty.
In an exclusive article In the Inter-
national News Service May II II was
stated that Carranza had proposed that
a definite time be fixed for Withdrawal ii
OF American troops and that a new
treaty be negotiated and that In the
event neither proposal was accepted
he proposed the differences be settled
by arbitration under the ls49 treaty.
The Administrations reply is being
prepared at the state Department. II
will be put in final form late this
week or early next week, 1t will be
a lengthy document with a punch, Of
hcials said today. and will reply 70
all matters touched upon by Carrarza
in his 12,000-word note, except possibly
the references TO the influence OF
American politics on the Mexican sit
| uation.
So far ms Carranza's suggestion cf
arbitration goes officials said. TIL,
United States went on record in its
correspondence with Germany. as hold
| ing that question involving human
life could not be arbitrated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
RUSSIAN FORCES SMASH
ENEMY FRONT IN GALICIA

Petrograd, June s.-On Tuesday we
captured the district and town of
Lutzl< and also many points on the
line OF the rivers Ikva and Styr, cross
ing them and continuing our often
sives.
In Galicia, on the lower Strypa, we
stormed the strong Austrian positions
on the Trzybouhovsy-Ya front
and are close to the Strypa. In addi-
ton to the 10000 prisoners previous
" reported. we have nov captured
ffty-eight officers and 1900 men, to-
gether with a large number of ma
chine guns.
As "A result of the fighting in Vol
hynia and Galicia, an important vic
tory has been crowned by the Mnash-
ing OF the enemy's front to a great
depth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
ATTACK ON HUGHES IS
MADE BY ALFALFA BILL
Declares He should Have Quit Bench
when Name Was ffrsf
tse6.

Washington. June s.--Representative
william II. Alfalfa Bill" Murray. of
Oklahoma, attacked Associated Justice
Charles E Hughes. OF the United
States Supreme Court In 4 speech In
the House today
He said
I'm contemplating the judiciary. hav-
ing regard for It's future welfare. l
cannot resist analyzing the effect IF
n recent utterance of member of the
Supreme Court whose friends say that
he In. or at least. they present him Is
candidate for the Republican nom
nation for president
Nor could resist mentally TO ques-
tion whether II would be wise now TO
prohibit the nomination or election oil
any member Of that court TO any other
office while member OF the court.
suppose four years hence an agita-
tton liz started TO nominate Justice
Louis II. Brandeis Does any one
doubt, even though he keep his mouth
closed. the spasnas into which interest
serving publications would be thrown
by the very suggestion OF his nomina
ton 60
II trust may he pardone6 therefore,
when say tha, either Mr.. Justice
Hughes ahotfla have made IL clear thai
under no circumstances would he have
accented the nomination for the presl-
dency. or have resigned from the bench
with the FIRST serious consideration oil
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
"GET TOGETHER AND BEAT WILSON" IS CRY
OF FRANTIC LEADERS OF TWO CONVENTIONS
North Sea Firing
Indicates Another
Naval Engagement

London, June S.--Heavy firing
was heard to the westward of
Flushing today. according to
dispatch transmitted here by the
Amsterdam TELEGRAPH
A telegram to tho Exchange
Telegram Company from Copen-
hagen says that seamcn report
large British squadron. including
warsiiip, participated i'm bat
&C while patrolling the North Sea.
The sailors did not see any
German warships, but stated that
Zeppelin airships were seen to he
active In the general direction of
the reported battle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
FOREGROUND DELEGATES
WEAR HUGHES BADGES

Chicago, June S---Notwithstand inR
they are under instructions to vote
for Henry Ford. the Michigan delegates
came to the convention wearing
Hughes badges. Chairman Marx said
I'VE will cast our first ballots for
what to do
Other members of the delegation
were more outspoken. Some openly
advocated a change OF the ballot to
Mr. Hughes prior to the announcement
Of the first vote.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
BRIDE GOT RAW DEAL"
IN OPINION OF JUDGE
INDIAN FIGHTER AND
POLAR EXPLORER DIES
Was sent by Custer For Reinforce
mcnts. and So Escaped
Massacre.

New York, June s.-Francis Long,
who spent the last years of an adven-
turous career as official forecaster for
the local weather bureau, died yester-
day at his home in Brooklyn. He was
sixty-four years old. A widow, a son
and daughter survive him.
As a member OF the Greedy polar
expedition he distinguished himself on
two occasions by saving the lives OF
survivors
Long served under General Custer
in his Indian fghting, and would have
been included in the massacre Of Gus
ter had not Custer just previously de-
tailed him as dispatch rider to bear
the famous appeal TO General Reno
for reinfercements 1t was he who
found and identified the bodies OF
General Custer and his principal ON
GERS on the battlefield.
He afterward took part In the Bald
win-Ziesler polar expedition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
FROM NOW ON GERMAN
OFFENSIVE POWER WILL
DECLINE"- LLOYD-CEORCE

Paris June s.-David Lloyd-George
British minister OF munitions, In q
statement printed in this morning.
Journal. says:
Around verdun the most terrible
battle In history Is being waged. I,
| Is the greatest battle Of all time or
| account OF the number Of men en-
gagged, the quantity of munitions EN-.
! ployed and the duration OF the strug
gle. 1t will be one of the decisive
J battles OF the war because 1t repre-.
sents the supreme military effort oil
/ the Germans
Prom now on Germany's Of
| fcnsivc power will decline; they
cannot indefinitely renew their ef-
| fort on such . scale.
THE allies must learn this les
| son from vaxJ1un: That. heavy
! guns with the most violent OK
| ploMvcs will play the prcpon-
derant role In coming battles. We
| shall pront by II because It comes
| ut the very moment that the
manufacture Of munitions n in.
| creAsing In prodigous manner and
, each day the strength OF the allies
| n increasing.
IT have never thought the defea,
OF Germany would be easy. but hav,
never despaired.
who could lose courage while
! France remains standing and stimu
lates the allies with her noble ex
ample?
| Victory Is ours: II Is sure. but 4
II slow---we shall gain 1t by fighting
impiacably against our common
! enemy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
BRITISH EXPLODE MINES
UNDER GERMAN DEFENSES

London, June s.-British headquar-
tiers report: The principal activity in
the last twenty-four hours was be-
tween Virage and the La Basse Canal
The fighting was carried on princi-
pally with mines Six mines and
camoufiets were exploded. The re-
suits were generally in our favor
Near the Hohenzoliern redoubt a mine
explosion considerably damaged the
German defenses, and after the ex-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
The Gown without a Hook

We have had the dress which fast
ened with three, two. or even a single
hook. but here IL a frock which has
no fasteners whatever. II Is made
OF soft taffeta, in a delicate lavender
The blouse Is cut like a MILDLY. and
slips on over the head. It is shocked
on each side OF the front. along the
shoulders and across the back with
soft green silk White chiffon over
kreen silk Il rms the collar, whtcn IL
not as wide or deep N q sailor collar.
The skirt IL shocked to form SIX
inch yoke. and 10 sewed on to the
blouse with an elastic as a waistband.
This elastic stretches to permit the
frock to 20 on over the head. large.
soft green cord with loose tassels ties
about the waist and hangs down at
one side, and a narrow green silk cord.
ending in tiny tasseis laces up the
front Of the blouse. Time expended
in putting on the frock--one minute!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
REPORT OF MONDAYS RAID
OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED

FL Paso. June ton
was obtained here tonight through
officials of the Mines Company of
America that the town of Santa
barbara, In Chihuahua, was
raided and looted by bandits on
Monday. Santa Barbara Is twcn-
ty-five miles south of Parrnl.
The largest properties OF the
Mines Company of America arc
located just eight miles from this
point.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09

Cardiff. Wales, June S.--Coal was
refused here to twenty Greek steam
ships within the last forty-eight
hours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09

1talians Defeat Austrian Plans.
Paris, June s.--Leonida Bissoiati, the
socialist leader. who 10 lighting in the
Italian army. declares that the Ital-
ians have defeated the Austrian OF
fenstve plans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
Mob of Mexicans
Burns Consulate
In Chihuahua Raid

FL Paso, Tex, June S.-Gcn-
cral George Bell, Jr., military
commander here, was informed
tonight that u mob of citizens and
Carranza soldiers attacked the
consulate in Chihuahua.
The report states the building
was burned. Other details are
lacking.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-09
Writ of Error Granted I'm Case Oh
Margaret Radcliffe
Goo<.h.
HUSBAND ENDED LIFE ON
RETURN FROM HONEYMOON
Mrs. -Gooch Signed Pre- Nupttal Agree
mcnt at tho .tltar-Appcal Comes
From Meckicnburg Circuit Court
Fraud Alleged by Widow.

Judge James Keith. of the Supreme
Court of Appeals of Virginia. yesterday
gra nted writ of error In the case of
Margaret Radcliffe Gooch. formerly
Of Lexington. N c.. widow of w. II.
| Gooch, OF Meekienburg County Va.
against Annie Wayne Suhor. of Rich
mond, daughter OF 0ooch. The case
was an appeal from the Mecklenburg
Circuit Court following q decision OF
that court to appoint the Old Domin-
/ lon Trust Company curator OF the es-
tate of Gooch pending settlement as
to the appointment OF an administra-
tor.
Fraud in a pre-nuptial contract Is
alleged by the widow. The lower
court. however. held that the question
| OF fraud In the contract must be de-
termined by suit In chancery. the
only question at issue before that
court being the matter of appointing
curator or an administrator.
This case reads like a moving pic
ture romance. It Ia filled with sensa-
tons and reminds one of the famous
novels Of the Laura Jean Libby type
1t begins with young music teacher
in her twenty-fourth year. led to the
altar by wealthy widower OF Nifty
four. At the altar a pre-nuptial con-
tract Is said to have been handed the
bride for her signature. She signs It.
to find later, according to her allega
ton, that her husband has misrepre-
scented his wealth. and that instead OF
protecting her she is receiving only a
small part of an estate to which she
claims full widows right Then
comes the suicide Of the groom and
the finding OF letters involving another
woman-a woman who Is not men.
to- he xu{d -
Ing the court not to insist on her name
unless II be important to the issue.
Brilliant Attorneys Engaged.
An array of attorneys appears on
each side OF the case. E. p. Buford
NJ r. Peterson. g. r. williams and
/ c. r. Barkerville are attorneys for Mrs
Margaret Radcliffe Gooch. For the
daughter appear S. s. p. Patteson, for
years attorney for Gooch. with 8. "
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Victory Is ours: II Is sure. but 1t
II slow--we shall gain 1t by lighting
implacably against our common
enemy
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NEWS BY ERNEST POLLARD.
REAL NEWS WHEN TT IS
NEWS IN THE yIRGINIAN
DAILY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-05-25

Mrs. Charles Buchanan went to
visit her parents Saturday Her
sister Miss rhelma McCIintic is one
of the graduates from the Palmyra
High School Ibis week.