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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04
Banks to Pay Recruits
Employees Entering Service
Will Receive Salaries

Directors of the Irving National Bank
decided yesterday 70 pay all employees
entering the army or navy such salary
as was necessary to make their totai
compensation equal 70 the sum they re-
ceived from the bank at the time OF Ell
listment. -
Among Brooklyn banks which will
continue the salaries of employees who
are members of the National Guard are
the Mechanics Bank. the National City
Rank. the Williamsburg Savings Bank
the Brooklyn Trust Company and the
Franklin Trust Company. Positions
will be held for the men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04
British Deny Germans
Sank S,OO0-Ton Cruiser

London. April 3. An official state
mcnt issued tonight characterlzes as
".hc usual pure invention" the Ger
man statement. made officially at Ber-
lin. tina; an s,000-ton British auxiliary
cruiser was sunk in March.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04
Kaiserin Sends Her Private
Jewels Away To Be Sold

Amsterdam, April "a Berlin dis
patch to the Cologne Gazette" says
that the Empress has sent her private
towels to q neutral country to be sold.
The jewels are valued at large sum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04

At II noon, Monday, March 20,
a stock Chalmers seven-passengcr
touring car with first and second
gears removed, was started north
on Michigan Boulevard through
Chicago traffic.
At noon Tuesday, March 81,
the Chalmers was stopped at the
starting point. 1t had gone 586.8
miles through Chicago's densest
traffic. The motor had never been
stopped. Nothing but high gear
was used.
To prove conclusively Chalmers
fexibility on high gear, the low
and intermediate gears were re-
moved from the transmission.
The car was a standard Chalmers
seven passenger touring model,
complete with standard body, top
and full equipment. The same
model you can buy today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04
Whitlock Crosses
The Swiss Border
With Belgium Aids
Chinese Minister with Party
of Americans Now on
Way to Berne

Berne. April g. Brand Whitlock, tn
American Minister 10 Belgium. and
party and the Chinese Minister, with
twenty members Of the Chinese Lega'
ton. seventy-seyen persons in all. ar
rived by special train ~ o'clock to-
day at Schaufrhausen. They continued
on their way to berne.
Seven members Of the commission.
who arrived shesG o. Minister Brand
Whitlock. left here this afternoon
for Paris. The party consists OF
Tracy 5. Rettredge Alfred I. d
Fletcher. Charles ". Leaks, Thomas
Smith. Arthur Maurice. Philip p. Pot
ter and Robert Marevile.
The Americans say they met with
courtesy and good treatment from
the Germans on their departure and
that the Belgian relief work is going
on without interruption
London. April ?. Except FOR a few
men who have agreed to remain for two
weeks because they have been working
where the German armies are now
actually in operation and Assistant
Director Prentiss Grey and three ac-
countants. who have been breaking
their Spanish and Dutch successors
into the work, all the employees Of
the American Commission are now
either in Switzerland or OF their way
there. The great proportion Of them
left Yesterday with Minister WhitlOck.
Including those still in Brussels under
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04
A typical Chalmers Performance

An average Of slightly over IA
miles per gallon Of gasoline was
attained, an excellent example OF
Chalmers economy.
1868 miles, through the famous
congcsted Chicago loop" district,
is wonderful feat. This perfor-
nance on high gear is even more
wonderful. 1t is without an equal.
It is an endorsement Of the
motor. 1t proves Chalmers reh-
ability. 1t demonstrates Chalmers
cooling. 1t shows Chalmers hex-
Utility and perfect control. 1t is
new achievement.
A condensed summary Of the
signed certificate issued by the
Contest Board of the American
Automobile Association, under
whose supervision the test was
made, is reproduced below.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04

On June II, 1916, the Chalmers
set a new record over the roads
between Detroit and lndianapo-
lis, sos miles, making the trip
in eight hours, % minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04
Dolla, 10 San Antonio

Another famous train - the
Katy Limitcd-was beaten by a
Chalmers between Dallas and
San Antonio. The Chalmers
made the run In 9 hours and p
minutes. hour and 80 minutes
faster than train time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04
Some Other Chalmers Achieven,
atlanta 10 Chattanooga

June ~. 1916. a Chalmers
lowered all records between
Atlanta and Chattanooga. The
distance OF l25 miles was COW
cred in 3 hours. So minutes.
This is faster than the time Of
the Dixie Flyer, the fastest rail-
road train OF the south.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-04

August IL, 1916. a Chalmers
carried off first honors in the
230 cubic inch class on the ter
rife grades Of Pixies Peak in
Colorado. Its time was within
a few seconds Of much higher
powered, and specially built
machines.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-21

here that Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey
are secretly endeavoring to negotiate q
separate peace thru the medium of the
Swiss government.
FL Paso: Prudencia Miranda. alleged
leader of the band of Mexicans who raid
ed the Corner ranch several months ago
and killed several American cowboys,
was arrested in this city today on con-
spiracy charge.
Seattle: Logan Billingsley was sem
fenced this morning to thirteen mouths
on McNeill's island OH charge OF boot
Logging. His brother, Fred, received a
sentence of six months and his other
brother, Ora. thirty days in the county
Jail OIL similar charge.
Phoenix: Residents of Gilabend, a
short distance from this place, are appeal
ing to the military authorities for protec-
ton from Mexicans. A fight took place
at that point last mite between the citizens
and body of Mexicans during which
one American was killed.
Columbus, Ohio: A plot to destroy the
state capitol building here is believed to
have been frustrated this morning when
three bombs were discovered in waste
paper can in one of the main corridors OF
the building. 1t was SO placed that the
explosion would have completely wrecked
the building.
Petrograd: The war Office is in receipt
of advlces that the German military staff
Is planning stupendous drive thru the
north OF Russia and with Petrograd as its
objective. German troops are being
massed between Riga and Dvinsk and
will be transported to Libau in shallow
draft ships, escorted by part of the Ger
man fleet which has already been moved
from Kiel.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-21

manager of the N. c. at Tanana, died in
San Francisco recently from pneumonia.
For the second time in Is years relig-
ious ceremonies were held recently at
Hope, Rev. H. c. Monroe of the Com.
nlunty church at Seward officiating. He
also organized a non.sectarian Sunday
school.
Frank Moran, a we'll known miner of
the Iditarod country, is believed to have
drowned i'll the Aniak river last fall. He
left Aniak last September in a polling
boat loaded with supplies. bound tor Mar
vel creek, and two months later had not
reached his destination. A search of all
likely places is being made and no trace
of him has been found. The Aniak is a
treacherous stream and it is believed his
boat was swamped and lie lost his life i'll
its waters.
Bids for the construction, heating
lighting, plumbing and vent,lating OF the
new school building at Juneau aggregated
S74. s84. :..-
J. G. Johnson and Jerry McCraw. two
prospectors. are believed dead, a search
for them having proved fruitless. They
left Juneau last August for Icy bay. at
which place they arrived in September
and established a camp. Later visitors
at the camp found it deserted, and no
trace of the men has been found. 1t is
thot they attempted to reach Yakataga
and were lost.
The natives OF Wainwright, on Seward
peninsula, have started cooperative
store from the proceeds of their fur trap
ping. The venture is proving to be an
unqualified success.
A report received at Nome recently
from the Seattle assay Office states that an
unusual amount of platinum IS being
found associated with the gold from Dime
creek and advises miners there to keep
lookout for deposits OF the metal.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-21
NENANA
STEAM
LAUND
ED PARKS

The report of the Seattle collector Of
customs shows that copper valued at
more than four million dollars was ship
ped from Alaska during February. The
other exports amounted to $500, 900, fish
exports alone al: ounting to S5lO, 900.
Mrs Richard Darling Of Nome has re-
ceived a letter from J. J.. Underwood of
Seattle stating that Mary Roberts Rhine
hart. the we'll known authoress, and Sam
uel G.. Blythe, the famous writer for the
Saturday Evening Post. will both visit
Alaska during the coming summer.
Chief Goodletepaw OF the Copper river
Indians. who broke into print short
time ago by asking U. S. deputy mar
shall why he did not step the fight in
Europe, came into the limelight agai
recently when he brot good bunch Of
lynx skins into Chiuna, declaring that
he had used hi-u stinkuui Climburger) as
bait for his traps. As the chief declared:
"Hi-u stinkum Indian put-um on trap,
catch.um plenty lynx"
Salmon Creek lake. above the big dam
Of the Alaska Gastineau at Juneau, aud
Annex lake are to be stocked with trout
by the government, the first shipment Of
eggs having recently arrived at Juneau
and fu rther shipment is expected soon.
The eggs are OF the Eastern brook trout
and special hatchery has been prepared
to hatch them out.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-21
FRIDAY.

Madrid: The Spanish cabinet resigned
Yesterday afternoon.
The war department placed an emer-
gency order yesterday for 5000 Lewis
machine guns.
Chicago: Marshall Field III enlisted
this morning as private in the Illinois
national guard.
London: Advices from Petrograd state
that the Russian dunia has rejected the
German peace propaganda.
Paris: The Germans brot up twelve
divisions of infantry last mite in an effort
to stop the French advance between Sois-
sons and Rheims.
Washington: A strong movement il
under way in both houses of congress tc
prohibit the manufacture aud sale of in.
toxicating liquors during the extent Of
the war. q - ,
London: Today was America Da,
turnout England. For the first time in
history the American flag was broken
out at the masthead above the House Of
Parliament.
~ as.sr;.' -. -,
London: Persistent reports are current
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-21
Elsewhere In Alaska

Gus Lessing, well-known and esteem
ed trader at Alakaket on the Koyukuk.
committed suicide there recently. The
body was found in he'd with a 22-calibre
rife tied to the bed post and string at
taclied to the trigger. Extreme loneli-
ness and encouragement were the causes
of the act.
Deputy Marshal Mossman made raid
on the restricted district at Anchorage
recently and seized and destroyed small
amount of Intoxicating liquors he found
there. Several undesirables of both sexes
were also advised to hot-foot it while
the going was good. ..-..:
Diamond drill exploration of the cop
per country of the upper Chitina may be
undertaken if preliminary examination
of the country about to be made by p. ].
Lynch, the diamond drill expert from
Juneau, proves satisfactory.
Two mushers, pulling sled. made a
long journey from Seward to Anchorage
recently with load of booze, only to be
met at Anchorage by an officer who re-
lieved them of their load aud destroyed
it.
At Nome electric lights are kept burn
ing in the steeple of the Catholic church
by order of the city council to guide
mushers who may be caught out in one
of the frequent billiards..
The steamer Humboldt arrived in
Seattle recently with $50 tons of liquors
aboard consigned to dealers in Ketchi-
kan, Wrangell, Petersburg and Juneau.
The Anchorage Times states that a Ere
cent investigation has revealed the fact
that there have been a number of minor
fights in that town wherein American
patriotism was displayed to the facial and
bodily detriment of several supporters of
the kaiser.
The forestry service has sent crew of
men to Kanai to clear the river of dang
erous rocks. This is the first step to es-
tablish trails. and open navigation thru
out the Chugak reserve on Kenai penins-
ula. &
William Wordsworth of the Universal
Film company is in Cortlova with COM
plete moving picture camera outfit. and
will devote some time to filming the var
ious industries Of that vicinity.
On January IL the thermometer at
Nome jumped from so below to % above
in "a hours.
Frank Grace, an oldtimer in the North.
at one time assistant auditor aud later
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-21

this morning, the thousands of young
men who have been married to erade
military service are not exempt, and are
liable for service at any time
Ell Paso: Arrivals from Mexico City
state that Germans are maintaining an
open lobby in the house of deputies and
expanding large sums of money III an
effort to influence the legislators to sup
port German. Mexican alliance.
New York: Governor Whitman an
nounced this morning that he has decid-
ed to offer Colonel Roosevelt the title of
General. He states that he believes the
Colonel has larger personal following
than any other man i'll the United States.
St. Louis: The first days sales Of the
international fur auction being held
here totaled $500 More than four
million dollars worth of fur are to be
disposed OF. Fifteen hundred seal skins
from the government hatclleries in Alas
ka sold for SIS. 900.
Amsterdam: The Vienna correspondent
of one of the papers in this city writes
that last. SUNDAY morning as Emperor
Charles was leading in PRAYER in front of
st. Stephens church. he was surrounded
on all sides by his subjects who supplicat.
ed him in tears to make peace.
Seattle: Purchasing Agent Dole. of
the Alaskan Engineering commission.
this morning called for bids on motion
picture camera equipment, to be used in
filming the construction activities on the
government railroad IN Alaska this sum-
mer. These pictures will be shown thru
out the East.
Berlin: The military staff announced
this morning that the reported attack on
the U. S. DESTROYER Smith by an U-boat
is false. and is being circulated to create
the impression that Germany has struck
the first blow in the war between the two
countries. It is maintained that there
are no German subs in the Western At
lantic:B' >.--: >>- ::
Boston: In speech delivered in this
city last mite. former Ambassador Gerard
declared that it was matter of common
knowledge thruout Germany that it was
the plan of the Imperial German govern-
ment, after starving out England with
the sub blockade. to exact from the Unit
ed States abounty: sufficient to paw all of
the German war debt. expecting that the
States could be bluffed into paying BY
threat of INVASION.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-21
THURSDAY

Chicago: May wheat touched $40
this morning, the highest point ever re-
corded in this city.
London: Reuters Brussels correspond
ent announced that Won Kissing, German
governor-general Of Belgium. died in that
city last mite.
Washington: According to policy of
the war department formally announced
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-21

OF bushels are pouring into the United
States from there. AS result the price
of wheat broke thirty points yesterday
and is still going down. 80. ~
Washington: The senate passed. the
Seven Billion Dollar Bond bill this morn
ing with some minor amendments. 1t
was sent to the house for reafhrniation.
and is expected to receive the presidents
signature this afternoon.
= Paris: Continuing their terrific assault
between scissors and Rheims, the French
forces this morning carried the German
first line along front of mary miles and
captured an important, strongly fortified
height at Villa Anbrleve. Twenty-Five
hundred prisoners were taken this morn
ing.
Washiugton: The house committee on
military affairs this morning voted down
the selective draft method of raising an
army, and voted in favor of voluntary
enlistment. President Wilson is much
ilispieased with this action and will insist
that the house reverse the action of its
committee.
New York: Mayor Mitchell announced
this morning that beginning May LIST the
all-nite liquor licenses of this city will be
cancelled for the duration of the war.
All of the large cabarets. restaurants, no
tells and lobster palaces have agreed to
cut out all fancy foods from their menus
aud to close at midnite.s,
Washington: Reports of naval EN-.
gagement off Cape Cod, winch reached
the navy department this morning, indi-
cate that SPIRITED engagement has taken
place. No word has been received as to
what vessels were in the action. Sounds
OF heavy gunfre were first noted at l0:45
a. M, when Is decorations were counted
by the coast guard at Race Point. After
q short interval of silence the firing was
resumed, but instead OF being intermit-
tent it rapidly developed into a continu.
Gus roar. which was still in progress when
last reports were received.
Seattle: The body of Mrs. Florence
Wehn. wife of James Wehn the sculptor,
was discovered in a. gulch near West
Wheeler street this morning. She was
evidently murdered by thugs. seven bad
wounds being found on the body. De-
tective headquarters is in quandrv as to
where to look for clues. as she had no
money with her when she left her moth
ther's home shortly before the supposed
murder was committed and her conjugal
life is declared to have been without a
flaw. Her husband Is Frustrated with
the shock.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12
URGES ECONOMY

WASHINGTON, ID. C.-The farm
by Secretary Houston to join in agri-
cultural preparedness measures, so
that the country may not be handl-
capped by food shortage in its efforts
to meet the international crisis. Elm
ination of waste. conservation of sur
plus and attainment of maximum
crop returns were outlined as steps
imperative for strengthening agricul-
tural resources.
Both for economic and patriotic
reasons" the Secretary said in Il for
NAL statement. '"Thc American farm
er should strive this year for the high
est standard of efficiency in the pro
duction and conservation of food.
1t is especially important to reduce
the risk of wastes in northern staple
vegetables, such as puratoeS. cabba gcs
and onions.
Preventable things. the Secretary
said. frequently reduce the crop from
100000 to 10O.0OO,0OO bushels.
The statement declared that fruits
and vegetables which ordinarily il is
inadvisable to attempt to conserve
should be systematically saved now.
Canning. drying and preserving oper-
ations. it added, should not be delayed
mtil late summer or autumn, and
family gardens should he Planned ia
supply ample quantities OF early ma
turing fruits and vegetables for pres
ervat!on. as well as fresh products for
immediate consumption.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12
Reci pes ana AdWceS

ms, one teaspoon cloves, one teaspoon
allspice, one nutmeg grated, one tea
spoon cinnamon. chopped peel one
half orange. Mix as any batter cake,
sitting spices with -four and dredging
fruit with parts of -four. Bake in
three large loaves in a moderate even.
Oatmeal Wafers-The ingredients
art two cups of -four, four tablespoons
of sugar, four tablespoons Of cooked
oatmeal. one-half teaspoon Of salt, six
Level tablespoons of shortening, and
hot water.
Mix the sugar and salt with the
-four, work in the shortening and the
oatmeal, add just enough hot water
t, make the dough hold together, roll
out as thin as possible and bake in a
moderate oven.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12

The rule for sleeves is as follows
The three quarter length sleeve is
loose and hangs straight from the
shoulder. The knuckle length sleeve
clings closely to the arm.
A combination of a heavy and a
light cloth is the rule for building
most fancy frocks-with the embroid-
cry applied to the lighter texture.
Polka dotted foulard is used to
band frocks of plain silk. Bag, hat
and parasol are of the dotted silk.
Foulard promises to become one of
the most popular materials of the
summer.
Few gowns are complete without a
variation of the sash. The huge Jap
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12
Fashions Whims In Womens Spring Wear

designed for house wear.
Pleats are used freely and when
the material is striped, great many
liberties are taken with them. Often,
the stripes are pleated under and the
plain left outside so that the stripes
only show when the wearer is moving
In suits and coats, besides the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12
CHEESE AND BACON
DELICIOUS ON BREAD


Here is a delicious luncheon dish, If
you dixie cheese. 1t is quickly and
easily prepared. Butter slices Of plain
white bread, cover them with cheese
cut in small pieces aad Sprinkle salt
and paprika over this. Lay q strip
or two Of thinly sliced bacon over each
piece of bread, according to its size,
and toast in the oven
Gingerbread-One cup Of oleomar-
inc, one cup sugar, one cup molasSes,
one cup milk, sour or sweet lone tea
spoon soda extra if sour milk is used).
one e-half teaspoon soda. two eggs, one
teaspoon ginger, one teaspoon minna-
mon, one-half teaspoon cloves, two
cups -four. Mix as butter cake, sift-
ing spices and soda with -four. Bake
in gem tins. If desired to bake in a
loaf. add one fourth to one-half cup
more of -four Bake in moderate
oven.
Fruit Cake-Tvo cups sugar, one
and one half cups oleomaTgafne, four
cups of -four, one pound of eggs, one
half cup mstasses, sne gill fruit juice,
enc cup Of candied cherries, ere cup
nut meats, enc pound af cifrsl. two
pounds curraats, two pounds Of rails
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12

The long pointed collar on this
charming beige suit is something
new that promises to be very much
in vogue this summer The suit is
built on long lines-the prevailing
type for the summer. The collar and
vestee are of faille. The black lisere
hat has novel sirl veil and is set
off remarkably well by the huge blue
evelvet bow.
For summer dresses chalk beads in
pastel shades continue exceedin gly
successful.
Not touch of trimming appears on
some of the French models which gain
character form their very severity.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12

bright colors, which have been taken
particularly for sports wear. much in
terest is shown in tailored garments
in navy blue. oxford gray, tan, ant
beige.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12

The burning rays of the summer
SIN hold no thought of discomfort IL
:mch a smart and light white silk
Jersey sport suit as this. 1t i,
iaintily embroidered in silk and has
:he sash effect in front ending in
long tassels. The hat is of fine white
straw such as the snartest dressed
poung ladies' like to wear.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-04-12

| This sport suit has the dashing,
snappy appearance that all sport
clothes should have, but usually do
not. The splashes of color make the
suit considerably more, attractive.
The suit is of white shantung with a
wide bias flounce on the jacket: the
collar and cuffs are cleverly cut.