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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15
OHIO. cITY on TOLEDO.

STATE OF OHIO, CITY or TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, IS. =,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that ne Is
the senior partner of the firm OF +. j; che
ney & Co., doing business in the Guy q
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, ana
that said firm will pay the sum OF ONB
4 HUNDRED DOLLARS for each anu
\ every case OF catarrh that cannot pe
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN
my presence, this 9th day or DECEMBER
A. ID. 1886.
(Seai1 A. w. GLEASON
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken ipternany
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send Tor tesu-
monials free.
II. j. CHENEY a. CO., Toleuo' W.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15
That joyful Feeling

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal clean
illness, which follows the use Of Syrup Of
Figs, is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time
medicines and the cheap substitutes
sometimes offered but never accepted
by the well-informed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

A dose of DR.. Fowler's Ext. of Wild
Strawberry brings immediate relief in
all cases of cramping pains of the stom-
ach or bowels. 1t is natures specific
for summer complaint in all its forms.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away,

II you want to quit tabacco using easily and
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strong magnetic, full OF new life and vigor,
take No To- Bac, the wonder worker that
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Ad. Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

No need to scratch your life away.
Doan's Ointment brings instant relief in
all cases of Itching Piles, Pin Worms,
Eczema, Ringworms, Hives or other
itchiness of the skin, Get it from your
dealer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15
GRAIN, ETC.

sDetroit Timothy hay, : 10. Potatoes. 3Dc.
Live chickens. 6tsc turkeys, SCI ducks, &C.
Eggs, 15c. Butter, creamery. lie. dairy, lihc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil has cured
hundreds of cases of deafness that
were supposed To be incurable. 1t
never fails to cure earache.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

The man who has no JOY in his religious life
is holding on to some sin that keeps Christ
from reigning in his heart
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

IL is not an easy matter for God to bless
man who has no concern about running in debt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

The devils army is not made up OF those who
fell in love with him at first sight.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

Familiarity with evil is one OF the surest
ways by which the soul can kill itself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15
THE PARCHMENT TOE.

T was before the
day of specialists
that / began the
study of medicine.
trying to perfect
myself in every
branch of the heal
ing art. To that
end / served as in
terne in a New
York hospital and
enent a wear as as
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

Whenever God puts gold in the fire II is tina
the dross mag be purged out.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

No school Is more necessary TO children than
patience, because either the will must Dc
broken in childhood or the heart in old age
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15
SIN waiting.

When bilious or costive. eat a Cascaret candy
sathartic cure guaranteed l0c 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

Mrs. Nfinslow's Soothing Syrup
Forchldren lee hing softens the ums reduces milan
nation alIays pain cures wind collie 25 cents bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

! An ounce Of justice is better than ton of
sympathy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

SIN WANING
Il am waiting, only waiting
Where the shadows do not fall.
After long anticipating,
For an early formal call;
am waiting, only waiting,
Where the icy waters roll,
Keep me not anticipating"
Sang the lonely old North Pole.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

Hon. NJ. w. ClarlI's home at Ensley
was destroyed by fire. Loss 81 900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-15

Hopeful.
Its true" said the man convicted
of murder in the first degree, I'm play
ing in hard luck now, but"
He surveyed his accusers with hard,
cynical smile.
81 have a pull ahead"
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
The Resolutions.

The committee on Resolutions beg
leave to report as follows:
We reaffirm our allegiance to the
Peoples party and indorse the nomi-
nees and platform Of our national con-
vention, also we indorse our state plat
form and the nominees for state offices
by the Populist state convention.
WHEREAS, The financial question
overshadows all other issues in this
campaign, and
WHEREAS, Bryan and Watson, our
nominees for president and vice-presi-
dent stand for the free coinage of sill
yer at the ratio of l6 to l, therefore
be it
RESOLVED; That we use all honor
able means to advance the interests of
our national nominees.
RESOLVED: That we nominate one
representative, one county commits
sioner, county superintendent, county
surveyor and coroner.
RESOLVED: That Judge Showers is a
just Judge and that we will endorse
him as an independent candidate.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26

deputy grand high priest of the Royal
Arch Chapter andgr and associate pa
tron of the O. E. S. and Mrs McNulty
was made grand Adah of the Star.
Those attending report a delightful
week.
George Gohn has decided to build a
business block on his Wallace street
lots, Immediately west of the Masonic
hall block. The structure will be a
handsome one of brick. % X 65 feet.
with basement. and possibly two stories
in height. The work of excavating
began this week. The foundation will
be completed this fall. and the build
ing will be finished early next spring.
The structure will be the future home
OF the Metropolitan meat market. a
concern that was doing business when
some of our young men were yet un.
bOrn
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Our Schools.

Our schools opened last Monday with
increased attendance under the prin-
cipalship of ]. M. Little. Mr.. Little
halls from the grand state of Illinois.
and arrived here on last Fridays stage
and reports a very pleasant journey to
the west. He was more than delighted
with the trip, and was on hand bright
and early with his eyes open to the
needs of the school.
Miss F. w. Duncan the primary
teacher. made the acquaintance of her
pupils and starts in with brilliant pros
poets of success in her department.
Mrs. A. A. Estlin. the intermediate
teacher, was greeted with many pupils.
and the manner in which everything
is moving ON in her department demon
states the fact that they will have a
very successful school this year.
The new school year certainly begins
with bright prospects, as is shown by
the attendance and the interest mani
tested both by the teachers and pupils
All the teachers are new this year. and
although there were several promotions
and new pupils on the first day of
school yet it took only day to arrange
the classes and on the second day ev-
erything was moving along nicely.
Virginia City has seen better days.
perhaps, yet by comparing the first
days enrolment of last year with the
first days attendance of this year, we
will notice an increase:
First days enrolment. 1895. 1896
urinary. ........... VI D.
Intermediate e.......... 81 3S
Advanced and High school 30 A
We have several new pupils from the
adjUirliug districts III ottordance 1his
term, and we are glad to note the in
terest manifested in them in their work
We heatily welcome all such pupils t(
our schools.
Parents, patrons and friends of edu
cation, let us all unite and endeavOr tt
make this school year among one of the
most successful in the history of oul
schools, We can if we make up oul
minds to do so. Our schools are wha
we make them. Parents and teachers
unite in this great wOrk-the education
of the children of to-day. They are thu
future men and women of this coun
try, and upon the common school
hangs the fate of our nation.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
NO RAISE IN TAXES.
The Supreme Court Holds That Il
State Board Was in ERROR

The Supreme Court Holds That the
State Board Was In ERROR
The raise in the assessment made by
the State Board of Equalization some
time ago, and which caused numerous
complaints all over the state, has been
set aside by the supreme court, and the
following letter explains 1t fully:
II. E. Stetfens, Esq, County Clerk,
Madison County, Virginia City, Mon
tana. Dear Sir: In the case of the
state of Montana eX rel r. G.. Wallace
VS.. the State Board of Equalization,
the supreme court of Montana holds to
the effect:
That the State Board of Equaliza-
tiOn cannot raise or lower the valuation
upon any class OF property in any coun-
ty, but if any increase or decrease is
made, it must be made upon the entire
valuations: that if the Board raise the
total value OF property in one county a
certain sum, they must decrease the
total value of property in one or more
counties in corresponding sum: that
matter of raising the valuation of the
and set aside.
1nlS IS LO nOtlly YOU IHaI tHc Ofucfs
made by this Board raising the valua-
tion of Improvements on real estate
other than city and town lots and min.
ing claims twenty-five per cent. and
the valuation of hogs twenty-three per
cent. are hereby vacated and set aside.
That you are hereby instructed to
carry out upon the assessment book op.
posite the name of each person assessed
the total valuation of his or her prop.
erty as equalized by the county board
Of equalization. Yours very truly,
]. E. RICHARDS,
| L. Rotwltt, President of the Board.
Secretary of the Board.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26

The Madison county Populists had
an interesting convention in this city
last Saturday at which some of the
delegates warmed up and exposed the
Populist family skeleton to the full
gaze OF the public. The Democratic
nominees were endorsed. the action of
Committeeman McGown and Wiles
ratified, and the blank places on the
fusion ticket filled. The conven-
ton was called to order at eleven
o'clock by Chairman McGown who
proceeded to unburden himself in eX
planation of the part he and Solomon
Wiles played in negotiating a fusion
with the Democrats. In the course of
his address he paid his compliments to
the MADISONIAN on account OF what
he was pleased to call its solicitude for
the Populist party, with reference to
the small slice Of political pie which it
was to receive through fusion. He re-
membered only the evil deeds this
paper had done his party and forgot
about its deeds of kindness. He forgot
to state that this paper was
fighting for silver, just as much as his
party was, and that his cause and our
cause were one. He forgot that we
had stopped the press only recently
to print the itinerary of his candidate.
Hon. Robert Smith, or that we had
patted Solomon Wiles on the back,
tiguratively speaking, on the occasion
of his election to St. Louis. But we
suppose he had to say something and
inaSmuch as we are hardened and
tough and that his keen shafts of sar-
loused organization than water would
Il y, nd Of "a
further fact that once upon time
when two designing attorneys attempt
ed to throttle the press at trial by
excluding everybody except the oftic'
ials from the court room, Ourself i'll
cluded, Judge McGown thwarted theil
designs by appointing ''us" clerk OF his
court and for the additional reason
that our nature is thoroughly impreg.
mated with the milk of human kind
ness, we forgive him and trust that he
will sin no more thusiy.
After he had delivered himself tt
his hearts content, he called for nOmi
nations for temporary chairman, Thorn
as Taylor of Sheridan, being chosen by
unanimous vote. John Boutwell, wa
made temporary secretary and tht
following committees were appointed:
On Resolutions-A. McGOwn, N. V
johnson, J. Lovelle, M. D. Baker an(
S. Wilson.
On Permanent Organization-J. w
McKaskle, j. Di]labaugh, A. Large, B
F.. Williams,
On Credentials-T. p. Cox, J. J
Lown, S. Mullnix, S. Wiles and E. z
Day.
The convention then adjourned un
til l:3O.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Afternoon Session.

When the convention assembled at
l:3O the temporary officers were made
permanent. Then came the report of
the committee on credentials and with
it tempest in a teapot. 1t seems that
Hugh O'Donnell of the Easton put up
a Job on the Populist primaries there
and elected NJ. B. johnson, Republi-
can. as delegate. Mr.. johnson made
his appearance, presented his creden-
tials, and the committee recommended
that he be seated. McGown registered
protest on the ground that Johnson
was not populist and asked Mr.. John
son to define his position. Mr.. John
son declined to do so. but said he did
not care to sit in the convention and
the name of Mr.. Thomas of Sheridan
was, ON motion, inserted in place of
that of Johnson.
McGOwn then moved that the Demo-
cratic nominees be indOrsed. NJ. d.
Baker did not consider it necessary to
do so. McGown reminded Baker of the
fact that the primary which elected
him a delegate instructed him for fu-
sion. About this time Delegate Dilla-
haugh of Sheridan ''caught the speak
ers eye" He said he wanted to regis
ter protest against fusion. He sup
posed be was delegate to Populist
convention. He was not in favor of
fusion under any circumstances, and it
looked to him like scheme to elect
the Democratic nominees to office.
''For this he said ''they have given us
few minor Offices, that do not amount
to anything. He said he would protest
against the proposition, even though
he was alone.
Delegate McKaskle thought the con-
vention was fusion convention. Del
egate Wilson and Mullnix were in
favor of it generally. Delegate Wiles
proposed to pour oil on the troubled
waters by giving the middle of the road
men the offices. In the end the fusion
proposition carried. Then came the
nominations.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26

IFss you need anything for
| yourself; if you wish to
make a birthday, anniversary
or wedding present; if you
need an engagement or we'd
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watches, diamonds, jewelry,
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silver mounted belts, blouse
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you are looking for. If your
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pairing, send them to us. If
desired, we will mail you an
estimate. Of expense before
repairing. We furnish an
engraved plate and one hum
dred calling cards for $3.50;
after the first lot $1.O0 per
hundred. Samples sent on
application.
HIGHT & FAIRFIELD, Jewellers
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
A SAD ACCIDENT.
A Young Man Drowned Near Gay
lord.

A Young Man Drowned Near Gay
lord.
A sad accident occurred near Gaylord
last Saturday evening. A Young man
working with the Boomer ditch men,
was drowned. 1t seems that he had
been in the habit of taking a bath in
the river. near the camp, every even
ing. On this particular evening he
was alone and, it is thought, that while
attempting to cross, at a shallow place
in the river where the current was
quite swift, he lost his footing and was
quickly borne into deeper water, and
being unable toswim, was drowned.
He was seen struggling in the water;
but the parties were not near enough
to render any assistance.
The drowned mans name was Edger-
ton. His parents and other relatives
live in Nebraska. He has no relatives
in Montana. He was a member OF the
NJ. f. church and is said to have been
quite steady and exemplary in his hab'
it's.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26

For representative Delegate McKas-
kle presented the name OF Z. Z. Taylor
of Sheridan and he was selected by ac-
clamation.
For commissioner Stephen Mullnix
presented the name of 0. B. Varney,
who was elected by acclimatiOn.
For county superintendent the names
of G. w. Birchard and r. S. Mcintyre
were presented. Delegate Day raised
the point against Birchard that he was
preparing to leave the county, McGown
stated that he had received letter
few days ago to the effect that if
elected he would remain in the county.
Speaking for Mcintyre Boutwell,
said that while he could carry the
Sheridan precinct, Birchard could not
carry his own precinct. Day said Bir-
chard was more of Republican than
POpulist, and McGown reminded Day
of the fact that while Birchrd spent S75
during the campaign of two years ago
Day had made him (McGown) pay 81
for distributing some Populistic liter
ature in Leiterville. Mullinix regret
ted that the discussion had become
personal and with that hostilities
ceased. The vote resulted Birchard p,
Mcintyre g.
John Boutwell, was placed in nomin-
alton for treasurer but declined the
honor.
Fred Kraemer was named for coroner
by acclamation and Newton Orr was
selected for county surveyor by the
same method.
Those Present.
The report OF the committee on
Credentials seated the following:
! Virginia City: Delegates-J Lovelle,
D d O'Harra. NJ D: Baker, James
Brown. Arch McGown. S Wiles. Chris
Nelson. Chas Simpson, VIM Clancy,
John Troy.
Alternates-John Kraft, Fred krem-
er, F Holmes. VIM Parker. G. T.
Sauerbier, T. Fouts. Al Buzzard, Chas
Nelson, L. Danes, Phil McGovern.
Sheridan: Delegates-E P Day,
Wilson, S Mullinix. H Dallabaugh.
Alternates-A Calavan, John Both
! we'll, Il 7 Taylor, Geo Hermesmeyer.
Red Bluff: Delegate-J LOwn.
Alternate-H n Foster.
Adobetown: Delegate-T P Cox, B
c Williams.
Alternate-A Large.
Easton Mine-Delegate: S Van Meter
Alternate-D w Thompson.
Madison-Delegate: 0 B Varney.
Pony-W c. Mckaskle; entitled t,
cast vote for full delegation of six.
Upper Madison; Delegate-W {
Thompson.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
ENDORSED FUSION
POPULlST COUNTY CON.
VENTION.

The Attendance Was Not Large. But the
pliments Were Passed-Tom Taylor for
missioner, G. w. Birchard for Superin-
tendent of Schools, Fred kraemer for
Coroner, New ton Orr for Surveyor.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26

Members of the Bar smoke Our Foun-
der cigar.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-08-27

present laws silver dollar when melt
ed, loses nearly half it's value, but that
will not be true when we again estab-
lish the mint price for silver, and leave
no surplus silver upon the market
to drag down the price of bullion.
Under bi-metallism silver bullion will
be worth as much as silver coin. lust
as gold bullion is now worth as much
as gold coin, and we believe that a sill
ve.' dollar will be worth as much a. \
gold dollar.
The charge of reputation comes
with poor grace from those who are
seeking to add to the weight of existing
debts by legislation which makes mon
ey dearer, and who conceal their de-
signs against the general welfare un-
der the pretense that they are uphold
ing public credit and national honor.
In answer to the charge that eold
will go abroad, it must be remembered
that no gold can leave this country m
TIL the owner Of the gold receives some
thing in return for it which he would
rather have. In other words. when
gold leaves the country those who for
meriy owned will be benefited. There
Is no process by which we can ba com
PEELED to part with our gold against
our will, nor is there any process hv
which silver can be forced unon n.
without our consent. EXCHANGES are
matters OF agreement, and il silver
comes TO this country under free COIN
age 1t win be at the invitation Of some
one in this country who will give some
tn1ng In exchange for it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-08-27

ternational agreement to raise the "a
tios throughout the world to 80 to
the change might be effected in anv
one of three ways:
Inc silver dollar could be doubled in
size so that the new silver dollar wonld
Welgn thlrty-twO times as much a.
the present gold dollar; or the present
goid dollar could be reduced one-haIf
IN weight, SO that the present silver
dollar would weigh thirty-two time.
as much as the new gold dollar. or tn.
Snange could be made by increasing
the SIZE OF the silver dollar and decreas'
ing the size OF the gold dollar until the
new SILVER dollar would weigh thirtv.
TWO times as much as the new oold Al
ar nose who have advised ach.cre;.
tne ratio have usually suepested 1hat
silver collars be doubled. II this ch.nca
"c1e MADE 1t would necessitate the 70
coinage OF four billions of silver int,
Two Diasons OF dollars. There woulI
o an immediate loss Of two billion.
OF dollars either to individuale or r,
nae Government. But this womb 10
the least of inquiry. A shr;nL.oe
OF one-half in the silver money of r.
world would mean a shrinkape If one-
1ouroh In the total volume Of meteiI;o
money. This contraction. by incrra--
ing cne value OF the dollar, would viz
s.ua!iy increase the debts of the world
ONIONS OF dollars, and increase st;n
more the value of the property of the
world as measured by dollars. Bee;des
inns immediate result, such a chanre
IN une ratio would permanently de-
crease the annual edition to the
worlds supply of money, because the
annual silver product, when coined
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-08-27


THE GOLD WITHDRAWALS.
1T 10 constantly assumed by some
that the United States notes, COM
monty called greenbacks, and the Treas
ury notes, issued under the act of
1890, are responsible for the recent
drain upon the gold reserve, but this
assumption is entirely without founda-
ton. Secretary Carlisle appeared be-
fore the House Committee ON Appro-
priations on January Fl, 1895, and I
quote from the printed report of his
testimony before the committee:
Mr.. Sibley: would like to ask you
(perhaps not entirely connected with
the matter under discussion) what OBJ
lection there could be to having the
option of redeeming either in silver or
gold lie with the Treasury instead of
the note holder?
Secretary Carlisle: If that policy had
been adopted at the beginning Of re-
sumption-and I am not saying this
for the purpose of criticising the action
OF any OF my predecessors, or anybody
else-but If the policy of reserving to
the government, at the beginning of
resumption, the option Of redeeming
In gold or silver all it's paper presented,
/ believe it would have worked bene'
ficially, and there would have been
no trouble growing out Of it, but the
Secretaries of the Treasury from the
beginning of resumption have pursued
policy of redceming in gold or silver.
at the option of the holder OF the paper.
and II any Secretary Had afterward at
tempted to change that policy and force
silver upon q man who wanted xold.