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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Some idea OF the rapid progress
Japan is making toward the object OF
her ambition-to become the manu-
featuring center Of the far east-is con-
yeyed by a report from United States
Consul General McIvor, at Kanagawa,
on the present condition of the cot
ton-spinning industry in Japan. Using
figures prepared for publication by the
Japanese minister of agriculture, the
report shows that all of the coarse
ahreads formerly imported in great
quantities from England and India are
being displaced by home-produced
uapanese threads. The finer qualities
of English thread are still required.
as the Japanese production Of these
grades is still very limited. Before the
end of the present year there will be a
million spindles in operation in japan.
The imports Of raw cotton from the
United States have increased from
8 .213.7s6 pounds in 1893 to 14,s94.82o
last year, while the imports Of cotton
from China and India increased in
about the same proportion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27
Venezuelan Arbitration in Sight.

A cable report from London says
that Lord Salisbury has yielded to Sec
rotary Olney on the crucial point of
including the settled portions of the
disputed tract in the proposed arbitra-
ton, is regarded as an important de-
velopment by those interested in the
subject. This inclusion of the 'settled
districts" has been the chief OBJ
stacle in the way of arbitration, so that
If the report of its removal is con-
firmed, the two governments appear to
be never to an amicable agreement
than at any time since the trouble
began.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHiAs.
Biennial Encampment 1T Cleveland Draws
EaOrmOus Crowds-

Eeormous CroWus.
Cleveland, o., had her hands full in
entertaining the eighteenth biennial
session OF the supreme lodge and the
national encampment of the Knights
OF Pythias. Thousands of members of
the order and thousands more of spec
tators poured into the city. The OPEN
ing features of the encampment were
the dedicatory services at Camp Perry
Payne, which included an address by
Wilson M. Day, director-general of the
Cleveland centennial commission: the
presentation of Camp Perry Payne by
Mayor Mckisson, aad its acceptance by
Maj. Gen. Carnahan.
The reports of the officers of the SUI
preme lodge show a remarkable growth
and development of the order. SUI
preme Chancellor Ritchie's report gave
the total receipts for the two years as
Ss,O53,O9O; number of lodges, 6,494, an
increase of 496; number of members.
AGA, $3.50, net increase of 2O,924; the
number of initiates during 1s94-5 were
103, 1872; the order suffered numerical
loss by the withdrawal of the German
iouSSo, ehC SUSPENSIONS during the TWO
GEOGRAPHICALLY for non payment of
dues-was SO, 444; considerable loss was
caused by the propaganda of the Cath
Ollie church refusing sacrament to all
who retained membership in the
Pythian order, as well as certain other
orders, but no member should be CEN
sured for following the dictates of his
own conscience; the uniformed rank
has grown beyond expectations. Re-
ferring to the German question Chan
cellor Richie said the Knights of
Pythias is an American order and
desires no man for member who
does not wish to know the language of
the country and does not care to famil-
iarize himself with its laws and has
not proper regard for its customs and
institutions.
The dress parade of the Second Ohio
regiment attracted $4,000 people. and
the crack divisions from Hastings.
Mich, and Lafayette, Ind, also drew
much attention.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.
IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING
ITEMS OF NEWS.
Emperor williams Yacht Meteor CoIlides
with the Isolde In tho Royal English
Races-Ohio and Indiana Suffer from
Destructive Storm.

Emperor Williams Yacht Causes Disaster
An accident resulting in the dismast-
ing of Baron Won Zedlitz's American
built yacht Isolde and the death of her
proprietor, occurred during the regatta
of the Royal Albert Yacht club off
Southsea, England. A. Barclay
Walkers Ailsa. the prince of Wales
Britannia. A. ID. Clarxe's Satanita
and Emperor Williams Meteor, started
in the race for the vice-commodore's
cup and EOS. The accident occurred
while the Britannia, the Meteor, the
Saint and the Isolde were finishing the
! first round. The Britannia and Meteor
were then almost abreast of the Isolde
and narrowly escaped a collision. The
Britannia suddenly shifted her helm to
avoid the Saint when the Meteor struck
the Isolde, sweeping her from stem to
stern with her bow-sprit. The Isolde's
mainmast and sails crashed overheard
and carried with them nearly all the
crew of the Isolde and crushing Baron
Won Zedlitz SO that he died soon after
being taken from the water. The
Britannia and Meteor Immediately
hove to and lowered their boats for the
assistance of the men struggling in the
water. The Ailsa and several yachts
followed their example.
The baron, who was not 40 years old,
was considered one of the leading men
of the younger generation of German
statesmen. He was privy eounc. Tor.
a member of both the reichstar and
the Prussian diet and was leader of
the free conservative party. He had
been in parliament about 20 years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27
A Double Wreck near Pitt.burr.

At Valencia station, near Pittsburg,
freight train and work train col
lided, on the Pittsburg & Western rail
road. A heavy grade caused several
cars which broke from the work train
to run back about a mile when a
through Chicago express collided with
them. The collision threw the cars
over steep embankment, and num-
Der of the passengers were caught in
the wreck and seriously hurt. Among
the number was Mrs. Howe, of Evans
City, who will die. At least Is others
were badly injured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

According to private advices 10 of
the crew of II men of the British bark
Flora l.. Stafford, which was burned
at sea, persisted. The vessel, although
sailing under the British flag, was
principally owned in Philadelphia.
Matte Overman, who figured so con-
spicuously in the DIR. O. G. Brown
church scandal at San Francisco, has
made confession in which she declares
that she is a perjurer and that DR..
Brown is all his enemies represented
him to be. This startling admission
made after months of silence and after
DIR. Brown has taken up new home
in new field, has reopened the entire
case.
The boiler of the steamer Manitou.
on Clarks lake, near Jackson, blew up
while 75 passengers were on board.
No one was drowned but Engineer
Fred Hinckley, Robbie Tawse, of
Owosso, and Mrs. Jewell. of Parma,
were more or less scalded. Capt.
Vene Bagley, by his cool head, quieted
the panic-striclxen women, who at
tempted jump into the lake. The can
opy of the boat was blown off but the
steamers hull was not damaged and
she was towedto her dock by the
steamer G. j. & NJ.
The Mcdonnell Hardware Co.'S store
at Bay City was damaged y, 900 by fire.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

According to the last report OF the
Bureau OF Statistics seeds valued al
,SSs,S3 were exported in May, against
an amount valued at $50.44S exported
In May, 1895; and during the eleven
months ending May seeds valued at
S1.524,645 were exported. against an
amount valued at $2,s37. AIS exported in
the same time in 1S94-95. Clover seed
aggregating 22s,s15 pounds, valued at
SIS ,3o9, was exported in May. against
'235, 1893 pounds, valued at $21,s73. ex-
ported in May. 1895; and during the
eleven months ending May 5,525.s54
pounds, valued at $436, 436. were export
ed, against 22,SsS.432 pounds, valued at
$2,124,7s7, exported in the same time
in 1S94-95.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

In consequence of the frontier dis
putes between Bulgaria and Turkey,
the Bulgarian government has notified
the Turkish government that unless
the latter appoints delegates to a
frontier commission by certain date
the Bulgarian troops will be ordered
to re-occupy the positions recently oc-
cupied by Turkish soldiers on territory
which Bulgaria claims belongs to her.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27
Secretary Hoke Smiths Successor.

President Cleveland has announced
from Gray Gables that the resignation
of Hon. Hoke Smith, as secretary of
the interior, has been accepted and
that David r. Francis, ex-governor of
Missouri, has been appointed to fill the
vacancy. Mr.. Smith will retire Sept. /
and will resume his law practice at
Atlanta, Ga. He has expressed mpch
satisfaction at the selection of ex-Gov
cancis as ks successor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

In an Odessa hospital recently the
surgeons removed from the stomach OF
woman suffering from a horrible
form of starvation fork, piece OF
iron, two teaspoons, a needle, piece
lof lace with the crochet needle, two
!2H Inch nails, four pieces of glass,
eight buttons, and key. The woman
is out of danger and the contents OF
her stomach attracts crowds to the
hospital museum.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

,,. a,.,..... OF tho - .-gon is
on the arid plains of America, and that
petroleum gas is the best fuel for this
work. Fuel, water and horse feed are
all bulky and heavy compared to oil,
and there is great probability OF an ear
ly use of gas engine freight wagons in
the arid California valleys.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

The Vanderbilts must be nearly all
married by this time, and unless some
one tries to follow in the footsteps OF
the fol mer Mrs Willie X. we may ex-
pect to have a brief respite.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

The New York courts have decided
that silk tights are clothing, however
much they may resemble flesh, and
consequently that public exhibitions In
which tights are the only covering are
not illegal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

A dispatch from Wilmington, Del,
tells OF a Chicago man who came to
that place and eloped with his own wife.
This simply goes to show the innate
spirit OF modesty and romance which
ever burns In the breast OF the Chi
cagoan. who, too modest to create a
scandal. yet yearning for the romantic.
runs away with his own wife.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Won On Pong is the name of Ii Hung
Changes secretary. We do not know the
exact meaning of the word Pong" but
it evidently has something to do with
the winning hand, and more than likely
is connected with the ace.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27
100 Families Homeless from Cioudburst.

A terrific cloudburst struck the town
of Mogollon, n. NJ, sweeping away
over so buildings and rendering more
than 100 families homeless. At least
four men were drowned and 10 more
are missing. Mining properties suf
fered very heavily.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Again there is talk of annexing Ha-
wall, but why not give the question
rest till after election? We certainly
have troubles enough of our own just
now.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27
WITHIN OUR WALLS.
MERE MENTION OF MICHIGAN
MATTERS.
Michigan National Guards IN the Annual
Encampment at Island Lake. Detroit
Dry Goods Merchant Drowned In the
Detroit River-Probably a Suicide.
Michigan National Guard In Camp.

| mfchiEhn
The annual encampment of the Mich
igan state troops, or, more properly,
the Michigan National Guards, at Is
land lake was named Camp Snyder, in
honor of Col. Snyder, of the Nineteenth
regiment of the United States infantry,
600 tents were ready to receive the
boys when they arrived. Nearly every
company had a larger representation
than last year, and 2,400 men in all
| went into camp. When the 90 men of
the Nineteenth u. 5. infantry arrived
they pitched their own tents and went
into camp in regulation style.
AS soon as the camp was in order
Quartermaster-Gen Kidd formally
turned it over to Brigadier-General
Hawley, the commanding officer, who
promptly issued orders giving the
routine of duty, etc.
The arrival of Gov. Rich, command
event of the second day. The second
regiment, Col. McGurrin in command
was detailed to escort the governor
into camp. The Naval Reserves fired a
salute of II guns as he arrived. After
inspecting the camp and expressing
satisfaction at the appearance of the
troops, etc, Gov. and Mrs. Rich at
tended rece ption by the ladies of de-
partment headquarters. The new hos
pital accommodations were pronounced
the best ever had at n state encamp-
ment. Beer in plenty was to be had
in camp and while there were few
DRINKS there were not as many as
formerly when liquor was prohibited
in camp and the boys stole away to
town to etwhislSy TASKS filed. Many
of the company officers insist that beer
is good thing for the boys after drill
ing. The water at the camp is any
thing but wholesome. The idle hours
during the day were spent in base
ball and athletic contests, and the
evenings in band concerts, singing and
minstrel shows.
The annual review on the Sunday of
encampment attracted about the larg-
est number of spectators that ever Wis
tied the boys. When the hour for
breaking camp arrived it was generally
felt that the 90 encampment was big
success. There was some regret at the
close, particularly among the officers,
as the terms of a number of the staff
and line officers, who have attended
the encampments for several years,
are about to expire and they will prob
ably not be selected again.
Well-Known Detroit Merchant Drowned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Why suffer from indigestion? Bur
dock Blood Bitters cures Dyspepsia and
and all disorders of the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

The monocycle power wagon and
Others, that have produced the much
used term, "horseless carriage, are
bending new vigor to power-impelled
hauling apparatus on the Pacific Coast,
in the United States, where traction en-
- IN
ing ~,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Just why any human being should
suffer from thirst because there is a
water famine in Arkansas will puzzle
the average Kentuckian.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

For speculative purposes Diamond
Match is about as useless at present as
II some one had stepped on the head
of 1t.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Bloomer girls who play ball should
bear in mind that there is now and
then a town that does not allow Sun
day exhibitions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

II Papa Vanderbilt fails to come Up
with the money in due time Cornelius
ought to be able to realize something
among New York anglomaniacs on that
telegram from the prince OF Wales.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Are you suffering from rheumatism?
Thomas Eclectric Oil has cured thou
sands of the worst cases of this terrible
disease. 1t only costs so cents to try it,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

FtT8 stopped free ana permanently cured. No
hts after FIRST days OF DIR. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. Free ~ trial bottle and treatise.
Semi 20 De- KIlSK. 93l Arch st.. Philadelphia, Pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

New one-dollar silver certificates out,
and the same are much sought. They
are beautiful, but not plentiful.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

The latest fad is the barefoot cure"
which is probably all right in hot
weather.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

state board of equalization at Lansing
was one continual wall of woe as the
board listened to the appeals of repre-
senatives of every county for reduc
ton in their assessment owing to the
poverty of their counties.
Paul Reiger, farmer near Bridge.
port, was found dead in bed. The body
was so badly decomposed that post
| norton could not be held. Some OF
the neighbors think he met death by
foul means. He live alone, his house
being neat and well kept.
The Methodist Protestant conference
in session at Lansing elected the fol
lowing officers: President, A. Smith, OF
Three Rivers; secretary, Charles L.
Ellis, of Flowerfeld; assistant secre,
tary, c. Z. Perry, of Adrian; treasurer,
James A. Morey, of Lawton.
While padding across Grand Trav
erse bay in small canoe, with Theo
Ludgate, j. w. Fleming, of Traverse
City, was capsized and drowned. Mr.
Fleming's wife was in another boat
and saw him go down. Ludgate was
saved with great difficulty.
The Polish National Aid society has
been running fair at Grand Rapids
Bishop Richter issued a notice that any
Catholics visiting or patronizing the
fair would be communicated. The
Poles are greatly stirred up. Bishop
Richter has always prohibited church
fairs.
The Adrian district of the Epworth
League met at Adrian and reported
2,511 members in 46 chapters. Officers
elected: President, C.. +. Wakefield,
Morenci; first vice president, Miss Lena
Swick, Milan; second, A. Il. Oversmith
Manchester: recording secretary, Miss
Maggie Sutton, Clayton; corresponding
secretary, Miss Stella Duvey, Spring
vile; Junior league superin tendent,
Miss Nellie Wesley, Adrian.
The latest state weather and crop re-
port says rain has been general in all
sections of the state and has relieved
the drouth in the upper peninsula and
in the northern counties of the lower
peninsula. In the southern counties
the rain has been excessive, has de-
layed threshing and other work, is rot
ting potatoes, and injured oats. Corn
is in fine condition. Everything looks
favorable for fall blowing and sowing.
The Michigan Liquor Dealers Pro-
tective association held the fourth an
nual session at Port Huron. They de-
cided to ask for concessions in liquor
legislation, especially that the laws be
modified SO as to admit of the selling
of liquor on holidays, with the excep-
ton of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The law requiring bondsmen TO be
residents of the village or town where
the saloon is located they would like
to have changed. Officers elected:
John Mohn, Detroit, president; A.
Kauth, Hancock, president; j.
Wells, Bay City, treasurer; Geo. ID.
Bostoclx, Detroit, secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

When the sense OF shame Is lost advance
ment ceases.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

woman without jealousy is like a ball with
out elasticity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

The muddy barn yard should be drained and
gravesed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with G;Iycerine.
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapel Hands
end ace Cold Sores. &c C. q. Clark Co N Haven. CT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Angels crowns are made OF the souls OF good
women
Bright corn fodder is about as good for colts
as hay.
He who cares not to return may go anywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

The height of vanity is to imagine
that you have license to laugh at the
world.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Whoever hath found wife hath found good
Solomon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

Yes, what is the Belva Lockwood
party doing this year?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

II tho Baby IL Cutting Teeth.
Dc and use that old and well-tried remedy, Mrs
wnsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

well-Known Detroit Merchant Drowned.
w. N. Winans, prominent dry goods
merchant of Detroit, was drowned in
Detroit river by either jumping or fall
ing from boat tile rowing. He had
been in SHANGHAI tApubles tpr the past
two v" and it u th@r 1T that his
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

| James "A. Clark, OF LudlngtOn, who
mas been sent to the Traverse CITY
asylum several times. will soon publish
book relating tales of alleged cruelty
at the asylum.
Ray French, aged 10, living near
Caro-, was crushed by stump machine
on the farm of L. III. Wright, near Cass
City. His knees were driven into the
earth six inches.
Frank Hanly, who was struck in the
temple by a pictched ball at Chebov-
gan and died from the blow. lie
leaves widow and six children in
New York state.
| Prof. Eugene j. Euvrard, we'll
known teacher of language in the
Detroit seminary, was beheaded by a
train near Williamstown, Mass He
was riding on his bicycle between the
tracks.
There has drifted ashore near Port
Hope, the body of an unknown man
about 35 years of age, 5 feet inches
tall, weighing about 10, clean shaved,
with short black hair, upper teeth
missing.
President Cleveland has notified ex-
Congressman Levi Il. Griffin of his APP
pointment as pension agent at Detroit,
to succeed the late III. III. Wheeler.
Mr.. Griffin will assume the duties of
the Office at once.
Mrs VIM. Glasgow, of Midland, has
been adjudged a pyromaniac and sent
to Traverse City for treatment. She
has a mania for setting buildings on
fire and tried to burn the homes of
several neighbors.
Edward Morrissey put his arms
around the neck of Lizzie Kellogg,
aged Is, and tried to kiss her, at Kali
amazoo. He pleaded guilty to assault
and battery, and Judge Peck fined him
$50, or 90 days in the stoneyard.
Mrs. Jane Randall, near Elsie, re-
Gently fell heir to about 81, 400. Hav-
ing little faith in banks she hid the
money in the house, but while she and
her son were working in the fields
someone entered the house and stole
the treasure.
Inc II. N L. NJ Midway 20 mas COM
menced the building of docks and slips
at Ludington for their car ferry, which
is being built at Bay City. The
changes and improvements contem-
plated are extensive.
Peter Lajiness, of Frenchtown, is in
Jail at Monroe on charge of criminally
assaulting his step-daughter, aged Is.
He confessed. There are two other
prisoners in Monroe Jail awaiting trial
for the same offense.
The steamer Fannie c. Hart, wrecked
her engine near the straits of Mackinac
by the dropping of crosshead key.
She was towed to Manistee to receive
new fore and aft compound engine at
an expense of $4,000.
For the first time in six years the
village of Waldron, has been visited by
fire. This time large portion of the
business part of the town has been
destroyed, and a few dwellings. The
loss will be over $10,0
A run on the City National bank at
Lansing was stopped by the officials
piling up bundles of currency and
stacks of the yellow boys in plain shit
customers to show that all as
could be met. ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-27

There are $4,000 kiads OF postage stamps.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-08-29
FOR CLEANING THE SCALP

Removing Dandruff, preventing the
hair from turning gray, and pro-
noting q luXuriant growth, no finer
thing can be used than the electric
treatment, given by Mrs Demarest
at Responsiveness store
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-08-29
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HIGH ART BICYCLES

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the best" but actually the best wheel made.
Call ut 1877 o and examine
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association New wheel yours Q stolen
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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-08-29
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