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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
NEWS ITEMS IN BRIEF.

About rs members of the Ohio Bank
ers' association, met in convention at
Dayton.
Three men were instantly killed by
fall of rock in the Latin mine at
Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Bessie Cramer, domestic, attempted
suicide at Massillon, o., because her
lover was arrested.
Over 800 miners at Corning, O., re-
fused TO accept reduction from 81 TO
As cents, and struck.
A locomotive struck a loaded trolley
car at Hazleton, Pa, killing five men
and badly injuring dozen others.
w. T. Rambusch, president of the
Citizens bank at Juneau, Wis, sud-
denly disappeared and nearly 500, 900
of the banks funds are also missing.
ID. Harry Sollars, of Cripple Creek,
aged, 10, and then shot himself, In q
house of poor reputation at Cincinnati.
Two passenger trains collided near
Swansea, S. c., the wreck caught fire
and three trainmen were burned to
death, and dozen persons badly hurt.
Three firemen were killed and six
badly injured by the collapse of an up
per floor at stubborn fire at the
chemical warehouse of Gilmour & Co :,
at Montreal.
James Cowie, proprietor of a saw
mill near Sandusky, o., was struck by
, Ax,;nor o,>1;ptar from, 1or ha ,yoo
saving and instantly killed. His son
was Frustrated and it is feared he
will die.
The elegant passenger steamer Col
umbia, struck rock near Redhouse,
on the Ohio river and sank almost i'm
raediately. The passengers escaped in
yawls. The steamer was valued at
1000.
=. j. L. lyman, the Irish American
alleged dynamiter arrested at Boulogne
sur-Mer, France, has been released,
the British authorities producing no
evidence proving him to be one of the
Phoenix park murderers.
Last spring the firemen of Port HUI
ron went across the river to Sarnia to
help the department of that city TO ex-
tinguish fire which threatened to de-
stroy the place. In recognition of this
service the council of Sarnia has pre-
sented the Port Huron boys a solid sill
yer water service.
At the camp of w. III. Kennedy, near
Mena, Ark, disastrous explosion oc-
Cured. The men were working in
loose rock, and they had difficulty in
getting blast planted right and were
using steel drill which threw spark
from it igniting the powder, and
causing the explosion which threw
dirt, rocks and men as far as 100
yards. Six men were killed outright.
Gov. Rich has pardoned James
Sweeney, sent from Grand Rapids, Jan.
5, 1892, for 10 years for attempted Grim
inal assault; also Jesse Jesse Carter,
sent from Berrien county, Feb. 2 1893,
for Is years for manslaughter.
Sweeney's identity was established by
the unsupported testimony of Negro,
who has since confessed that he swore
falsely. Carter, who was but 10 years
old, struck Smith Mccoy in free.for-.
all fight at political meeting, After
Mccoy was down others kicked him,
and his neck was broken. The pardon
board thinks that Carter was made a
Iscapcgoat by the guilty parties.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

A Minneapolis man fell in love with
Chicago woman after reading in a
newspaper symposium her ideas of
what a husband should be. The edi-
tors of the city are already expecting
to put in an extra department for the
receipt of mail to accommodate the
other Chicago ladies who have a few
ideas of their own about prospective
husbands. 1t is even feared that some
poor, discouraged little maiden on the
uncomfortable side of 80 may he
driven to the extreme of saying that
her ideal man may smoke in the parlor
and come to the breakfast table in his
shirt sleeves if only he will hurry up
to provide the parlor and the breakfast
table before the winter sets in.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
Order of the Eastern Star.

Adrian entertained the thirtieth an
nual meeting of the Order of the East
ern Star, grand chapter of Michigan.
Nearly 500 delegates were present. The
grand chapter was opened by Grand
Worthy Matrimninn ida II. Pratt, of jack
son, witk 80 ~. A.rMatteson, of Mid
dleville, secretary. Prayer was offered
by the chaplain, Mrs. Lena Miller.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett, worthy matron
of Adrian chapter, delivered the adj
dress of welcome. The annual adj
dresses of Grand Patron Chas. o. Con-
mover, .of Coldwater, and of Worthy
Matron Pratt followed, islowing 33
new chapters instituted during the
past year. The report of the secretary
showed 143 chartered chapters and 80
under dispensation. The deaths during
the year were II, limitations 1000, adj
mitted 254, total membership 12,700.
A reception was held in the Masonic
temple and the secret work of the
order exemplifed. f. ii. Hosford, of
Detroit, was elected grand worthy pa
tron, and Mrs. Ida Pratt was re-
elected grand worthy matron. Detroit
was selected as the place of meeting
next year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

In a recent letter DR.. George Ebers,
the famous German Psychologist, thus
sums up his life: Next March l shall
be sixty years of age, and have loved
much, erred much, borne much and
worked much" The humility of the
great scholar finely illustrates the truth
that profound knowledge and AFRO
gance are not necessarily allied, as un-
thinking and unlearned people often
imagine. He who is most learned is
apt to be the most eager and modest
learner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

The most famous clown in America,
Austin B. Crazy, famous for the Hey
Rube" expression and his donkey and
cart performances in Barnum's and
other circus shows, has gone mad. He
talks necessarily, saying that the fact
of having had to act crazy for twenty
five years has resulted in his really be-
coming crazy AS he was being taken
to the asylum in Cincinnatio he ex-
planned to the keepers his plan for ar
ranging matters that all actors might
be paid $50 day and all other persons
Sc a week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
Collision on the Ann Arbor Railroad.

Two trains on the Ann Arbor rail
road, a freight and work train, col
lided near Pettysville. The engines,
tenders of both trains and also six cars
were demolished. The accident occur
red in a deep cut and on a sharp curve,
and neither engineer saw the other
train until too late. The engineers
and firemen jumped for their lives and
the fireman of the freight train was
badly bruised.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

A Philadelphia boy smoked cigar
cites on a wager, against time. 1t took
him only half an hour to absorb pois-
on enough to kill him. He died in a
few hours. Death followed as surely
as II deadly weapon had been used.
1t is none the less suicide when fatal
result follows longer use of cigarettes.
Such suicides are not rare. Insane asy-
lums and graves bear witness to the in
sidious and destructive power Of this
habit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
$500, 900 Factory Fire at Holland.

The West Michigan furniture factory
at Holland, one of the largest in the
state, was destroyed by fire The blaze
started in the drying room. 1t soon
became uncomfortable, and help was
asked for from iceland, Muskegon and
Grasd Rapids. About $50 men are
thrown out of employment. George P.
Hummer was secretary and manager
of the company. Daniel Robinson,
aged 10 years, was badly injured by a
falling wall. The damage will reach
$500, 600, exclusive of stock on hand,
and the insurance will be 5000, 0Oo
The factory will probably be rebuilt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

The Star woodenware factory has re-
sumed operations at Standish with 125
men, after four months of idleness.
j. A. White and his 19-year-old son
shot and killed Richard Adams and
VIM. Jackson, officers at Columbia, Ca,
who tried to arrest the father. Later
Policeman Roberts went to Whites
home to arrest him, but was fatally
wounded, and then the entire police
force armed with rifles surrounded
the house. The door was broken in
and White shot dead as he attempted
TO escape, but the son slipped through
the crowd and got away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
Union Veterans Legion.

The Union Veterans Legion con-
vened in the eleventh convention at
Washington. The first event after the
formal welcome was parade through
the principal streets, which was re-
viewed by President Cleveland. The
secretary of the legion reported the
total membership to be s,752, compris-
ing 154 encampments. Col. John T..
Donahue, of Wilmington, Del, was
chosen commander. The legion meets
at Columbus, o., next year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

AS an indication of what is possible
in the way of fruit raising in Illinois
we read with interest that a second
crop of strawberries is being gathered
and sent to market from the neighbor-
hood of Alhambra, New Douglas, Be
thalto and Alton. A second crop Of
peaches has also been picked, and cher
ry and apple trees are in blossom for
a second crop.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Two farmers of Bloomfield Center,
Oakland county, sold their windfall
apples for one cent per bushel.
During the past year the 10 iron
mines in Dickinson county turned out
1,s33,732 tons of iron ore. The Chaplin
leads the list with 555, 100 tons.
The annual reunion of the old Sec
ond Michigan cavalry was held at
Grand Rapids Capt. Henry Hemstead,
Of Stanton, was elected president
Elizabeth Boag was arrested at Bay
City on charge of keeping house of
ill-fame and allowing her 10-year-old
girl to associate with bad characters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

A clergyman at Cradock, Cape
Colony, advertises in the local paper
that he is prepared to undertake the
tuning of pianofortes and to give
pianofortc lessons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

There are people Of such intense per-
sonality that they imagine others are
interested in the fact that they arise
early In the morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Singular as it may seem, there are
plenty of people whose main source OF
regret is that they we're not more
wicked when they had opportunities.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Ii Hung Chang likes us, but he walt
ed until he was safely on the other
side before he ventured to say so.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

The man who let's his troubles con-
troll his mouth is heavy addition to
the troubles of other people.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
GRAIN. ETC
REVIEW OF TRADE.

*Detroit Timothy hay, SO Potatoes. 3Oc
Live chickens. 61ic; turkeys Sc; ducks, &C.
Eggs. 16c Butter, creamery, lie. dairy, l4nc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22

Nothing really looks quite so ridicu-
lous as vulgar person In stylish
clothes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
-orts-gentle efforts-pleasant G fforts--
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteeme SO highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that il is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laXatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but If in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-22
SarsapariIIa
THE CHURCH MILITANT.

The Episcopal church of Rehoboth,
Nd. celebrated its 18th anniversary
Aug. 81.
The death Is announced OF Rev. A.
r. Herrick, for over fifty years IN the
Methodist ministry Of Massachusetts,.
: The Rev. Henry A. Delano. pastor OF
the Belden Avenue Baptist church,
Chicago. died recently while on vaca-
tion, In Leicester. Mass. OF typhoid
fever.
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II IL fails to cure &c
Vacation over.
Wiggins-What makes you look so
glum, Bliggins? Is your vacation over?
Bliggins-No; did not have a vaca-
ton, but my wife did, and 1t is over.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-23
CottreII.
OUR SPRING STYLES rlEAN A
* STOCK OF BRIGHT, NEW,
~ CLEAN, FRESH, STYLISH
GOODS. THAT is WHAT YOU
~ WANT. WE HAVE THEM.
II Main Street, Belfast.

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County of Waldo, on the second Tuesday of
April, A. ID. 1896.
TOHN G. BOYD, Sarah Edna Smith, Fred NJ.
Johnstone and Arthur H. Wiggin, having pre-
sented petition representing that they with Hat
tie n. Harvey of Monroe, in said County, and w.
ID. Boyd, Augusta A. Harvey, Julia w Goodridge,
Nellie Gem Spencer George A. Gem and Thomas
K Johnstone of Guthrie, 10 r., the heirs living
in different States ofTHUMAS TOMBSTONE, late
of Winterport, in said County of Waldo, deceased
who left certain real estate i'll said Coui ty,
devised, and described in said petition, praying
that Geo. NJ. Cummings may he authorized to sell
said real estate at public sale and distribute the
proceeds among said heirs according to their re-
spective rights therein.
Ordered, That the said petitioners give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully i'll
the Republican journal. printed at Belfast, that
they may appear at Probate Court, to be held
at Belfast within and for said County on the
second Tuesday of June next, at ten of the clock
before noon, and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of said petitioners should not be
granted.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
JERE'H u. PARKER Register.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-23

son, vice-president 81. A. White, secretary
and treasurer; prayer meeting committee,
.. A. Storer, DR.. T. n. Pearson and [. d.
w Whlte; lookout committee, H. A. White,
Oracle Simmons and F. Young; music COM
mlttee, Oracle Simmons, Mabel Hatch, and
Lila M. Pearson; mission committee, I. D..
White and Carrie Daggett; S. S. committee,
Flora Murch, Minnie Wood and George e..
Grey. The prayer meetings are led by the
different members each Sunday at 7 30 p. m.
All are most cordially invited. We antici-
pate prosperity in this good cause. Sec. Y.
P. S. c. E.
The resolutions adopted by the East Maine
Conference at Old Town deal first with the
Armenian question, and call for "the pro-
lection, not only of American citizens and
their interests in that country, but also for
the protection of the poor, defenceless and
suffering people of Armenia" 1t was also
resolved, that as conference we would urge
the United States government in the inter-
ests of suffering humanity, not only to recog-
nlze beligerent rights for the Cubans, but
also that as a Christian government we
should use our best endeavors with the gov
ernment of Spain to secure for the people
OF Cuba their complete independence. The
report of the committee on temperance says,
among other things: :" We reatfirm our former
utterance, and maintain our former attitude,
| in favor of total abstinence and legal pro-
hibition.'
The Republican journal., 1896-04-23
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Bangor
Tuesday, June 2nd, 1906,
At Two O'clock p NJ

Tor tue purpose OF nominating a candidate for
Governor to he supported at the September cleo
ton; and transactng any other business that
may properly come before it. The basis of repre-
sentation will be as follows:
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled
10 one delegate, and for each seventy five votes
cast tor the Republican candidate for Governor
IN 1884 an additional delegate, and for a fraction
OF forty votes IN excess of seventy five votes an
additional delegate.
vacancies in the delegation of any city town
or plantation can only be filled by residents of
the county in which the vacancy exists
The State COMMITTEE will be i'll session in the
fecti't'on room OF the hall at ore o'clock p. NJ on
the uay OF the convention for the purpose OF re-
celVlng the credentials of delegates. Delegates,
IN order to participate in the convention must be
elected subsequent to the date of the call for this
convention
We invite all Republicans and all electors of
Name, without regard to past political differ
ences, who i'll favor of restoring and main
tanning protective tariff; who are opposed to
the Tree and unlimited coinage of silver, except
ny international agreement, and until such agree
lnent can he 0btalned believe that the present
god standard should he maintained who believe
m Tree popular education; i'll the promotion of
Inc ca1lse of temperance; IN Just and equal taxa
tlnn III the restriction of immigration in lust
administration OF all pension legislation in what
ever eglslation Will restore American shipping to
Its former rank i'll the world; in the preservation
OF national honor at home and abroad; in an
economical and efficient administration of State
affairs, to unite with the Republicans in the Sc
lection of delegates t. this convention.
Fer ORDER Republican State Committee
j. H. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD. Secretary
Augusta, Maine, April 21st, 1896.
The Republican journal., 1896-04-23
The Churches.

The Maine Universaist convention will
be held at Auburn on June "a.
During the five years pastorate of Rev. M.
F. Bridgham in Searsmont he had So we'd
dings, attended 125 funerals, and made 3, 900
calls and visits.
Rev. Geo. S. Mills began last Sunday at
the North Church a series of lectures on
"The Conduct of Life" The subject of his
first discourse was "Earnestness"
The ladies OF the Methodist church are in
receipt of a check for $25 from B. M. New
comb of California, formerly of Belfast,
towards the expense of new windows at
the church.
Discerning the Signs of the Times" is
the subject Of the sermon on the 9th page
of this issue, delivered by Rev. j. F. Tilton
in the Baptist church April 10Th, and printed
by request.
Services at the Universalist church next
Sunday will be as follows Morning worship
with sermon at 1O45. Subject, "The Holy
Grail" Sunday school at - IN. Young
Peoples Meeting at p. IN. Topic, "Con-
venient Excuses
We publish elsewhere the full list of ap-
pointments by the East Maine Conference
at Old Town. Rev. S. l.. Hanscom who has
been four years in Belfast, goes to Thomas
ton, and Rev. G. G. Winslow is transferred
from Camden to Belfast. Rev. 7. S. Ross is
assigned to Camden. Rev. Norman LaMarsh
goes to Dixmont. Rev. j. P. Slmonton is re-
turned to Winterport and Rev. o. H. Fer
nald to Searsport.
At the Baptist church the pastor will
preach to the Odd Fellows in the morning
on "The Ideal of True Manhood" 1 Pet
2:17. The quartette will be assisted by the
chorus and the selections will be as follows
Anthem, "Praise ye the Father" Gounod.
Chorus.
Trio, 80 Jesus Thou Art Standing"
Arr. by Davis.
In the evening the third lecture on the
"Young Men of the Bible series will be
given-the subject being "Joseph, the In
corruptible Youth" The music will be as
follows:
Selection, "My Heavenly Home,'' Proctor.
Chorus.
Duet, "The Ninety and Nine," (by request:)
Mr.. and Mrs. Pitcher.
The Union Y. P. S. G. E. of Morrill, ar e
still alive, as was shown at the last business
meeting of the society, with our new presi-
dent in the chair. Following are the officers
and committees for the coming six months ::
Bertha A. Hatch, presidents Lila M. Pear
The Republican journal., 1896-04-23
Maine Republicans.

Maine has renominated three of the Big
Four who represent her in the National
House and given the fourth, Hon. T. B.
Reed, a hearty and unanimous endorse
ment for the higher honors it is hoped are
in store for him. Although Maine is a
Republican State and this is decidedly a
Republican year there was nothing per-
functory in the work of the conventions
On the contrary they were enthusiastic to
a marked degree, showing that the dis
tinguished services of our Representatives
in Congrt SIS are appreciated to the full
and that Republicanism in Maine is very
much alive and very much in earnest
Never before has Names prominence in
the National councils had such widespread
recognition as now-and this does not les
sen State pride in the able men who have
represented us in Congress in the past, or
in those who represent us to- day That
it is ''the strongest delegation in Con-
gress'' is universally conceded. Hence
the denomination of Messrs. Boutelle,
Dingley and Milliken by acclamation was
the logical result of the situation; and the
first district only awaits developments in
the National field. Brief reports of the
2nd and 4th District conventions will be
found on the 7th page, and elsewhere re-
ports of the State and Sd District conven-
tions, with Congressman Milliken's speech
in full. Of this speech gentleman pres
ent said it was the best convention speech
he had ever heard, and the enthusiasm
with which it was received and the ova-
tion with which our Congressman was re-
ceived attest the strong hold he has upon
the constituents he has served so we'll
OF the State convention the Bangor Wing
and Courier well says: ''Seldom if ever
has there been a more representative, en-
thusiastic and harmonious gathering of
Maine Republicans than that which as
sembled at Portland Thursday to select
Presidential Electors and delegates to the
National Convention at st. Louis. 1t was
a magnificent assemblage of Maine men tc
do honor to the Man from Maiue.'
The delegates to ST. Louis are among the
staunchest supporters in the State of Mr..
Reed and will do everything in the power
Of man to bring about his nomination.