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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Murderer Holmes Has a Rival.

The mystery surrounding the death
of Miss Lizzie Knapp, at Wellsboro, Pa. +,
was partially cleared up by the arrest
of Lottie button, alias Howell, on a
charge of murder. There are two
other mysterious deaths which occur
red in the Howell family which will
probably be charged to Miss button.
soon after her appearance at the How
ell residence Howell S wife died under
peculiar circumstances. Not long after
a young son died with symptoms of
poisoning and it is alleged that they
were both poisoned by the button
woman. She now feigps insanity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Prospec,s OF a BLOODY Race war

Two colored women. refugees from
Spring Valley, H., from whence they
were driven by the Italian miners,
have reached Chicago and the reports
they give of the treatment Of the col
ored people at that place have intla ned
the Negroes TO the highest pitch. Over
500 excited Negroes in a mass meeting
at Chicago passed resolutions demand
ing that Gov. Altgeld protect the col
ored people at Spring Valley, and as
sorting their determination TO leave
for that place with arms should the
governor refuse to take action. The
men were excited and the speeches
were violent and determined. The
sentiment SO alarmed the tia ian con-
sui that he held a conference with
Mayor Swift and Chief of Police Bad
enoch and it was decided to prevent
the colored men from assembling an
armed mob in Chicago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
MARRIED IN A MINUTE.
Quick Time In Nuptial Knot-Tying Down
In NirotuIa

QUICK lime HI Nuptiai hnot-Iylng down
in Virginia.
A record time for quick marriage was
made in the nuptials of Kennedy Tut
wiler and Miss Mary A. RUBBISH, 49,
year-old groom and a 16-summers'
bride, at Staunton, Va, last Monday.
The couple went to town to get license
and get married, but were unable to
find a preacher, and as evening was
coming on they started disconsolately
back for the home of the prospective
bride. They had boarded the cars, and
in walking through saw the Rev. John
Donovan They hurr!edly explained
their plight, and just as the conductor
was giving the signal to start the train
the clergyman started in to perform the
marriage ceremony. He got through
in just forty seconds by the conductors
watch, and the happy pair jumped off
the cars as the train started and went
to their new home rejoicing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15

The governments of Nicaragua and
Costa Rica have notified steamship
agents that the prohibition against the
landing of priests and nuns has been
removed, and free entry is accorded
to all, except Cinnamon.
Gen. Antonio Ezeta, an exile from
San Salvador who is now in California,
issued proclamation to his country
men saying that he will soon return to
lead a revolt against the government.
lie says the army is discontinued and
will welcome him back as their leader.
The bridge across Paint creek, on
the Ohio Southern railway near Balm
bridge, o., gave way under a loaded
freight train. The bridge, engine and
ten loaded cars all went into the
creek, taking with them Engineer
Clint Radcliffe, Fireman Howser and
brakeman Thomas Byers, who were
buried under the wreck. The water
is 10 feet deep.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
HERE AND THERE.
VARIETY OF NEWS ITEMS FROM
n ARIOUS PLACES.
Great Danger OF Their Lives from
Form Republic.
American M,ss'onarIe. Slaughtered.

Dispatches from Foo Chow, China,
say mob has looted the American
zion chapel at Inghok, so miles from
mere. Unless prompt action is taken
there Is danger OF great riots in other
places. The Chinese soldiers sent to
protect foreign property plundered the
stewart residence and the general sit
uation is critical There is no Amer
lean protection and that government s
neglect is infamous.
hong Kong. The British and Ameri-
can missions at Fat Shan, near Canton,
were attacked by a large mob and the
hospitals were demolished The mis-
sionaries fled for Their lives. 1t is
rumored that other missions will be
destroyed
London: Archdeacon Wolfe cables
from Foo Chow saying that the Chinese
soldiers sent TO protect the mission at
ku Cheng broke into and plundered il.
lie adds that no reliance can be placed
upon the Chinese authorities. 1t is
known that the authorities knew of
the intention of the so-called vegetar-
lans To destroy the missions and kill
Christians, but they did nothing to
prevent the massacres, and did even
warn the Christians.
More Missionaries May be Massacred.
Dispatches from Flu Chow and Hong
Kong says that the situation of Euro
pean and American missionaries is
critical owing to the open hostilities
OF the natives and native officials. III
an outbreak occurs, the native officials
will be unable to cope with the mob.
Fu-Kien province is said to be in a
Ia ~ rob he &
Fung-Fuk, in that province, has been
burned. The missionaries have tele-
graphed for gunboats to protect the
foreign settlement. The massacre at
Ku Chepg was carried out in the most
diabolical manner and il was evidently
a premeditated and carefully arranged
attack, entirely unprovoked, made
upon the occupants of the missionary
station while they were asleep There
are rumors of further riots at places
nearer to Flu Chow then ku Cheng
This district includes the soations of
the Church of England at Zenana, the
American Methodists' stations at Fuk-
hien' Fuhning, Layong, Ningtaik,
Hokchiang and Huighwa.
More News If the Murders.
Foo Chow, China: Baby Stewart.
the eleventh victim OF the massacre of
missionaries by Chinese at Hwasang,
is deal One of the murderers of the
Stewards has been cau-ht and con-
fesseI that the vegetarians cut off the
hands and head of Mrs Stewart, who
was frenzied and fought till hacked to
pieces. Foo Chow is cut off from Pc
king. The Chinese say the telegraph
lines are bio ked north of langtse
river. The American warship Detroit
is coming.
Washington: A telegram received
at the navy department announces
that Commander Newell has sailed
w tn the u. ). cruiser Detroit from
Shanghai to Che-Foo. This latter port
is further from the scene of the riots
than Shanghai, and the navy officials
take this as indicating that the United
States authorities in China do not fear
further outbreaks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
An Extra session OF Congress, Maybe.

Washington: There is considerable
talk of congress. or at least the senate,
being convened in extra session. before
the regular meeting In Decem Der, for
the purpose of acting upon nomina-
tion for justice of supreme court, so
that full bench may assemble at the
October session, which is deemed a
matter of considerable public interest
in view of important cases pending
before that court. If both houses
snail be convened, it will be because
of the necessity for providing imme-
date relief to the treasury by raising
additional revenue. Other raids upon
the treasury gold reserve are conf
IDENTIFY predicted, and the belief pre-
walls that the syndicate may not be
able or disposed longer to protect it,
in which event another bond issue will
become inevitable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Women Riot at sh.ntvt,vn.

A riot broke out in Shantytown,
Wis, the land which is claimed by the
Menominee River Lumber Co. and over
200 sqLatters. The lumber company
built IA fence and 80 or 40 women at
tackled it with axes, tore it. down and
then threw the fragments into Green
Bay. When another crew attempted
to rebuild the fence the women chased
them away with clubs, and John l.un-
be &, the foreman, was seriously hurt
Mike Cory, superintendent of the
company, attempted To start the fence
building again and the women threw
hot water on him. The men have de-
cided to help the women fight 1T out,
and they now stand with sleeves rolled
up ready To drive the first man off who
trespasses on their alleged rights.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Italy is crowding Brazil for a settle
ment of the CLAIMS of Italians resident
in that country.
The Missouri Democratic convention
committed itself to the tree coinage OF
silver at a ratio of IL To ].
In head-on collision between an
express and "A freight train near Ply
mouth, n. H., three trainmen were
killed.
Peace has been concluded between
the government of Brazil and the in
surgents of the province of Rio Grande
do sui.
Toledo shippers and merchants are
becoming alarmed over the presenc
of "A large NUM- Der of trou olesome
shoals in the harbor.
Advlces from Moosh say that the
Turkish authorities are placing OBJ
stacles in the way of the distribution
of further relief by the Armenian com
mittee.
An eight-story building in course of
construction collapsed in New York
City, carrying a number of workmcn
down in the ruins. Five are dead, and
several severely injured.
IL is reported that the United States
government claims that Spain should
pay interest on the Mora indemnity
1t is understood that the spanish gov
eminent has decided TO refuse this de-
mand.
While Mrs. Minnie Pouli was walk
ing along the w. & l.. f. tracks at
Toledo carrying "a two-year-old babe
in her arm, she was struck by an in
coming passenger train and both were
instantly killed, being thrown against
a loaded freight car.
Mrs. Nancy Barnum, of Bridgeport,
Ct, the rich widow of u. Il. Barnum.
was married to Demilri Callias Bey, of
Constantinople, "a titled Greek, holding
high rank in the Turkish government.
Mrs. Larnun was the second wife of
the Snowman. She was born at South
port, Lancashire, Eng, 45 years ago.
Over % head of cattle were killed by
lightning in "A most remarkable way in
Flnnis county, Kan. a herd of 500
were being moved to another pasture
and for part of the distance were
driven through a narrow lane hedged
III DN IL wire renee. Nnllc III lnlS mar
row passage a thunderstorm overlook
them and bolt of lightning descended
and struck a fence post, telling the
wire for 200 yards. Every head of
cattle that was crowded against the
wire was killed.
Six men had a desperate battle in
box car between Erie. Pa, and Ashta-
bula, o. Three stonecutters, named
III. q. Eastlick, Bert Smith and John
Meinhart. boarded the train at Erie
At a water tank three tramps entered
the car, drew revolvers and asked the
men To hand over what money they
had. Smith had revolver ard
showed fight In an instant a battle
was in progress. Eastlick was shot
through the groin, smith received
wound in the neck and one of the
tramps had bullet through his neck.
All three will die.
A storm did $4,000 damage to ore
dock property at Ashtabula, o.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
The Bicycle as an Educating Agent.

The bicycle is, in fact, the agent OF
health and of wider civilization. 1t
will give stronger bodies to the rising
generation than their fathers have had.
and ii will bring the city and the coun-
try into closer relations than ever.
What the summer boarder has been do
ing for the abandoned farms and de-
serted villages of New England the
wheelman is doing for the regions sur
rounding our great cities. He is dis
tributing through them modern ideas
and modern ways of living, and is for
tifying them with gentle Installations Of
city wealth. Above all, he is teaching
their people that sure way to prosper
ity lies before them in the identifying
of the country in which they live. and
in the preservation of all its attractive
natural features.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Supreme Court Justice jackson Dead.

Hon. Howell EdmundS Jacks on
associate justice of the supreme court
of the United States. died at his resi-
dence at West Meade, six miles ives
of Nashville, Tenn, at the age of 63,
of consumption. Judge Jackson had
been in failing health for the past four
years The strain of the hearing of
the income tax eases Is believed to
have FASTENED his death. Judge jack
son was Democrat, but was appointed
to the supreme court bench by Presi-
dent Harrison in 1898.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
A GREAT EXPENSE
70 Carry ON an Almost Helpless Fight
AT Last the Fight is Over.
(From the Battle Greek Moon.)


Our representative called at 26 Battle
Creek Avenue, the residence Of s l. Rob
bins. and in an interview with him brought
out the following facts Mr. Robbins tells
of his wife's experience in a manner that
carries conviction with his words. He
says. " am sorry my wife is not at home
this p. NJ, but no one knows better than
l how she has suffered during past years
For twenty years she has been afflicted
with the various forms of kidney com
plant and an enlargement of the liver.
She was often confined TO her bed for more
than two weeks at time suffering untold
agony. She has doctorcd constantly, and
/ have paid out in doctors bills for her
alone as much as 5000 co. and then her re.
lief was only such that she would be able
to be around for a spell Some time ago
she felt the symptoms of another attack
coming on. such as pain in through the
kidneys and back / hardly know what
induced me TO get box of Doan's Kidney
Pills. instead of sending for the family
physician; however, l got some and she
commenced their use. 1t was a surprise
to us both to see their action; the attack
was warded off, and she continued taking
them with marked improvement each day
OF their use She is better now than she
has been in years. the pain in the back and
others in the kidneys have entirely gone.
Hardly day goes by that we do not men
ton the great good Doan's Kidney Pills
have done her. was always opposed to
patent medicines, but confess that my
wifes experience with Doan's Kidney
Pills has done much to change my opin.
ions If it were not for those pills she
would not have been able to be out this
afternoon.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all deal.
ers-price, 80 cents Mailed by Foster
Milburn Co, Buffalo, N Y, sole agents
for tho U. s. Remember the name, Deans.
and take no other
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Entitled To Her Rax.

The story OF a scene at a funeral at
the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, on
Bull Skin Creek. has reached this place.
Miss Made Walsh had died apparently
and the funeral was being held at the
church. When the coffin was opened
for last look several persons declared
the girl was not dead. The undertaken
noticed a spasmodic motion Of the girls
hand. In moment the supposed
corpse rose and sat up in the coffin, ex-
claiming: Thank God!' She said she
was conscious all the time. but could
give no sign.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
un,teu states Hos MY Toward Hawaii

Honolulu advices contain copy Of
letter sent by u. ;. Minister Willis
to the Hawaiian government, demand
that reparation be made James Durel,
an alleged American citizen, OF negro
and lndian blood, who was arrested
last January charged with treason. In
refutation of the demand the Hawaiian
government will prove that Durel
aided the queen; that he furthered the
conspiracy To reseat the queen, and
that his demand of S25, 900 is exhorbit-
ant Hawaii is viewing this action
of Minister Willis with serious appre-
hension. They fear that il Indicates
active hostility toward them on the
part of the American administration,
and that it is designed to encourage
and lead the way To a 'ries OF similar
demands from Great Britain, and per-
haps other powers, which would be
ruinous TO Hawaii To comply with
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Cubans Form "a EepuhlIc.

Reports from the rebel headqual tiers
in bari, Cuba, confirm the rumored
foundation of a provisional govern
ment in the valley of the Yara. Gen.
bartolome Mao, nominated by the
general-in-chief Maximo Gomez, was
proclaimed as president The cabinet
Is yet unannounced, though Antonio
Macco, it is said, has received an offer
of the portfolio of war. 1t is under
stood that DR.. Catilho may be sent to
Washington To attempt TO secure rec
ignition and belligerent rights for
the provisional government. Admiral
Mello, of Brazil, volunteers his services
to organize naval squadron to run
the spanish blockade. The organiza-
ton of the Cuban forces there is now
perfected, and is composed OF IL regi-
ments of infantry and six of cavalry.
of this number. however, only about
80 per cent are well armed. In CANA
quay and Las Vegas, Gomez reports
1000 men as under arms.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Quiet In Spring Valley.

The trouble over the race riots al
mining town of Spring Valley, Ill.
seems To be about over. A mass meet
ing was held by the miners and reso
lutions were adopted guaranteeing
protection to all hands The resolu
tions did not meet with much favor
from great many of those present
however. Manager Dalzell, of the
mines, says that he will open the
mines and give all hands work. II
the Negroes apply they will be put to
work at once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
German Emperor Visits England.

Emperor William, of Germany, on a
visit to England stopped at Cowes for
time and later went to Lord Ions
dale sea-, Lowther Castle. Lord
Lonsdale met him at Clifton station,
accompanied by a body of huntsmen
in scarlet coats drawn up on the plat
form. The country people from far
and near came to witness tie en-
peror arrival. The party drove q
mile in open CARR ges to Lowther
Castle. Emperor William is to make
tour of the English lakes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Blg Fire In PhilAdeInhia.

A fire which did damage amounting
to between $4,000 and $500, 900,
started in the big five-story building
occupied by brown q Bailey. as IA
paper box mandatory at Philadel-
phia, and before the flames had been
gotten under control the big gas fix
ture establishment of buck ~ Co. ad
joining and a dozen dwellings which
surroundei the two factories we e
laid in hes. Several tiremen were
injured, but none fatally.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
FORTY Ives Lo.t-Two vessels Sank.

The British ship Prince Oscar. from
Liverpool, Capt. Henderson, collideI
in mid-ocean with an unknown sailing
vessel. Both ships sank IN less than
ten minutes. six members of the
crew of the Prince Oscar, ana all on
board the unknown vessel, which
doubtless had crew of 81 men, were
lost. The survivors, II in mum Der,
were rescued by the ship ID. Harwar,
after being confined in an open boat,
with neither food nor water, for three
DAYS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
UNION VETERANS ugloN.
old Soldiers Me't at Lima, o.. Have 80
Good Time and Elect Oaic,rs.

Good Time aud Elect Oaicsrs.
The tenth national encampment Of
the Union Veteran UNION and the
Woman Veteran Relief union was
held at Lima. o. COMMUNICATIVE hief
Oaks annual idress showed that BE-
new unions had been added during the
year, kentucky and South Carolina
being in the list. Over T.. 100 recruits
We're received, while the loss by death
or expulsion amounted To 700. Officers
elected were Gen. l.. H. Ellis, of Lima,
commander-in-chie Gen. sheet, of
Washington, ID. c.. first deputy: Gen.
j. e.. Benson of Maine second deputy;
Col. Miller, of Pennsy lvania. surgeon
general; Rev. Silas J. Robbins. Roch-
ester, n. Y, chaplain. The Women's
Veteran Relief [ Mon have elected Mrs.
Iiortense White. OF Fremont, presi-
dent: Mrs. Lorinda smith, Lima, SEN
Tor vice; Mrs. Bernard of Maine. junior
vice; Mrs. Lille Thomas, of Washing
ton, Pa, conductress; Mrs. Mary j.
Wright Howe, Michigan, chaplain
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Limp Nobility Pni American Money


There are good many rich girls in
America who have never kept their
genealogical record, or, If they have,
take no particular interest in consult
ing it, and find more amusement in con-
templating their own or their fathers
assets, writes the Rev. Charles II.
Parkhurst, ID. D.. in the July Ladies'
Home Journal. Then, per contra, on
the other side of the sea there are a
good many languid male scions of no.
bility whose original royal blood has
been diluted down to almost the van
ishing point of attenuation, but who
find in that feeble dilute more salts
faction than they do in their still more
attenuated bank account. Limp nobil-
ity anxious for his exchequer meets
opulent commonality concerned for her
pedigree, and propose not to marry one
another but to wed their respective
commodities-hi blood and her dollars.
and go before the priest and decorate
the occasion with orange blossoms and
stringed instruments, in order to throw
over the whole the glamour of regu-
larity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15

Mrs. Mary Murphy, aged 60. and
Frank Kelley, aged 4, were fatally
burned at Cohoes, y. y. The woman
fell asleep while smoking and her
dress caught fire. II is thought the
boy must have been burned in attempt
ing TO extinguish the flames.
George +. Root, the noted composer.
died at Bailey's Island. Maine. His
death was unexpected. He wrote
many war songs by which he is best
known. The battle Cry of Freedom"
eyes, we'll rally round the flag.
boys,"D Just Before the Battle.
Mother" Tramp. Tramp. Tramp"
and The Vacant Chair"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
Built Himself q wooden Bike.

An employe at the Kentucky Wagon
Works, Louisville. who is somewhat Of
an artist In his line. has gone all the
builders OF novelty bicycles one better.
and has constructed a wheel entirely Of
wood. The frame is Of bent hickory,
and the wheels. axles. etc.. are OF wood.
but 1t Is a flyer. and few wheelmen Of
high grade wheels are able to pass 1t
on the street. The machine. as It
comes tearing down the granite streets.
bearing It's owner to and from his work.
rattles like a road wagon. attracting
considerable attention, and creating a
great deal of amusement. but the rider
gets there Just the same. 1t answers
his purpose and saves car fare.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15

Mrs. Annie Gardner, the Nebraka
delegate to the G. Il. convention at
boston who 50 strangely hsappp
and whose husband received letters
saying she was dead, has been discov
cred at Norwich CT. She says she does
not want to return to her home
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15

ii Il INTRODUCE
ton into the Henry
case of the relation
of finger and hand
prints to crime at
tracted general pub
lie attention, and
also aroused the in
terest of the Brook
Ign authorities en-
gagged in investigat-
s.a tho naoa oauo
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
II thou art worn .nd hard beset

- NI'VN' ~ OF ~ NfINI UtNtI
With sorrows thou wouldst fain forget,
II thou wou.ost read lesson that will
keep
Thy hes-t from fainting and thy soul
from sleep.
Go to thu woods and hills. No tears
Dim thu sweet look that nature wears.
-Longfellow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15

*Detroit-Hav. No. Timothy. old. SIG Is 70.
new, I'll ~ - per ton. Potatoes, - ..0c per
5u Live Poultry. chickens. Sc per 10; ducks,
Sc: turkeys, g.. Eggs. strictly fresh. l3I l3c
per doA Butter, fresh dairy, 10 Ito per 10.
creamery, IL iqc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
FATAL HAND PRINTS.
THEY ARE UNERRINC IN ESTAD-
LISHINO IDENTITY.

Criminals Readily Exposed-some Inter
esting Deductions and Laws by which
the Scientist Has Reduced His system
to One OF Value.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-15
LIVE sTOCK.
GRAIN, ETC.
Wheat. Cor

Wheat, Corn. Oats
No red No. = mix No. : white
New York - s12ta 46E ~. ~ ,t2s,s
Chicago. .67Is 6S 4OH 400 ~ I'd
*Detroit.. ~ ~ ~ a. - 62s
Tole io.s...72S 12T ~ 90! 2l[ -
Cincinnati 80 20 A. AZ, 2lAi ,2j
Clevel,ni.72 az ~ W42s - N3)
Pittsburg ~ ~ I2il t4.s PIX L2j