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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
ABSOLUTELY PURE
PRESIDENT MAKING.
Who Elects Our Executive, and When
and How.

Who Elects Our Executive, and When
The exact procedure of a presidential
election is known to comparatively few
and a recitation of the principal points
is always worth while. The election
always takes place on the first Tues
day after the first Monday in Novem-
Der.
The vote is for electors, the number
of whom in each state must equal the
whole number of representatives and
senators from the state in congress.
The electors are required by the con-
stitution to meet in their respective
states upon the same day, and congress
has decreed the second Monday in jan
uary following the election.
The electors vote separately for
president and vice president lone of
whom at least shall not be from the
same state as the electors voting for
him and the list of votes, after being
signed, certified and sealed, is trans
mtted to Washington, directed to the
president OF the senate.
Congress is required to be in session
for the counting of the ballots OF the
electors upon the second Wednesday in
the following February, the president
of the senate opening the certificates
in the presence of the senate and house
of representatives jointly assembled.
A majority of the electoral votes
elects the president and vice president.
If no one has majority of the votes
for president, the election goes to the
house OF representatives, the three Tor
two) candidates having the highest
number OF electoral votes being voted
for by states. The representation from
each state has one vote, and there must
be two-thirds OF the states present for
quorum and a majority of the states
elect the president.
If no one has ajority of the votes
cast for vice president, the senate Is
directed to select him by majority from
the two highest numbers ON the origi-
Ildl tltCJlOu llSJ, u bWO-tHlTuS
being required for this election.
If the house of representatives fails
to choose president before the next
March 4, then the vice president acts
as president. The vice president will
have been elected previously, in all
human probability, because If he has
not been named by majority of elec-
toral votes, the senate will probably
have elected one.
Beyond the provisions of the consti
tuition, an act of the 49th congress
covers all proceedings in case OF dis
pute and provides that one of the fol-
lowing named officers shall succeed to
the Office of president, in the order
named: Secretary of state, treasury,
war, attorney general, postmaster gen
eral, secretary of the navy and inter-
ior. But this acting president must
have been approved by the senate as
cabinet officer and within constitution
al requirements for presidential eligi-
bility. He is compelled to convene
congress Immediately and with twenty
days notice.
The dates above in the present presi-
Dental succession matter fall as fol- |
lows:
Election, November 3, 1896.
Electors vote at the capital Of their
respective states, January IL, 1897.
Congress counts vote February 10, |
1897.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
TAKE YOUR PICK.
A Complete List of the Positions Gov.-Elect
Pingree has at His Disposal.

Complete List of the Positions Gov Elect
Pingree has at His Disposal.
Herewith is given complete list OF
the places Mr.. Pingree will be called
upon to fill, unless they are added to
by the death or resignation of incum-
bents of places whose terms do not ex-
pire until after January /, 1899:
Commissioner of insurance, $1,000;
deputy 81 500; chief clerk, 81, $50; actu-
airy, 1000
Commissioner of railroads, 50 800;
deputy, 81, ,237 so; mechanical engineer
81 500; chief clerk, 81 900; stenographer.
Commissioner of labor, $1,000; dep
utN 81 ,437 50;chief clerk, 81 ,000;stenog-
rapher; Fl We factory inspectors.
Commissioner of banking, $2,500;dep-
uty $4,000; examiner, 81 800.
Commissioner of mineral statistics,
$1,000.
State oil Inspector, 81, 800; deputies
paid by fees.
State salt inspector and eight depu-
ties.
Dairy and food commissioner, 81 900:
clerk, analyst, five inspectors
State veterinarian, per diem.
Adjutant general, 1000; assistant,
81 500
Quartermaster general, 81 900; assis-
tant, 81, 800
Inspector general, $1,000.
State tax statistican, 81 900.
Private secretary, 81 800.
Executive clerk, 81 1865.
The term OF the state game and fish
warden and state librarian, who are
also appointed by the governor, is four
years, and each has two years yet to
serve.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
Total. 1918 1870 SO

There will be teachers inspiration
institute held at Ionia, December 3, a.,
and s. commencing Thursday evening
the 3rd. Chas. McMurry Of Chicago
University, Chas. McKenny of Mt
Pleasant Normal, II. Il. Pattengill Of
Lansing, and w. N. Ferris OF Big
Rapids will be the speakers. 1t is
hoped that every teacher OF the county
will be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
THE FARM HOME READING CIRCLE.

The Michigan Agricultural College
has again proven itself alive to the
needs and demands of the general
farming population. The fundamental
purpose of the Agricultural College is
to educate farmers sons and daughters
toward the farm and not away from it.
She is doing this and in addition is
making it possible for those who can
not afford college course to become
posted on agricultural topics through
the Farm Home Reading Circle. One
OF the objects OF the Farm Home Read
ing Circle is to recommend the best
books for the farmer, gardener and
stock breeder to read and at the same
time to furnish an opportunity for the
farmer to buy those books at greatly
reduced prices.
The Farm Home Reading Circle,
above ALL claims TO educate the pres
ent generation, those who are now
farming rather than the future gener-
alton. Several changes have been
SluCO Jlc lNCduluk
Circle was first organized, and we are
sure that no one interested in farming,
gardening, fruit growing or stock
breeding can find more profitable
employment for the long winter even
ings than to take up the course of
reading outlined. 1t is not necessary
to organize a reading circle to get the
benefits of this course. You can read
alone.
Please remember that this is not a
money-making scheme. We are try
ing to place within easy access OF every
farmer Information of value to him in
his every day work. Address the
secretary for further information.
HERBERT w. MUMFoRD,
Sec. Farm Home Reading Circle.
Agricultural College, Mich.
j. l.. SNYDER, Phi. D.,
President OF the College
Undertaken VIM. j. Wilson was call
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
PRIMARY SCHOOL MONEY.

The county clerk has received notice
of the semi-annual apportionment Of
the primary school interest fund TO
Ionia county, which is S7,799 80, the
same being at the rate of II cents per
capita. The amount apportioncd to
each township and the number of
school children in the county is as fol-
lows:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
CITY OFFICERS.
CHIIRGHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices at l0;3Oa. m. and 80 p. m. sabbath School
at close of morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening. REV. O. j. GOLDEN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services at
1880 a. IN. and 7:30 p m. sabbath School al
II AS u. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV. B. V. CHILD, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 10:30 a. m.
and 30 D m. Sabbath school at close OF NOR
aing services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening" REV. w. l.. MUNGER, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

Major McKinley's Majority in the Elec-
toral College Will be 1O2.
In some of the states the official
count will be needed to determine the
sact plurality, but the following table
~ approximately correct;
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
n. L. VAN RENSCHOTEN,

A TTORNEY AT LAW.-Ofice in Beldng
IA Savings Bank Block, Belding, Mich.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION Hon. Allen g.
Morse, Hon. A. A. Ellis, Thos. +. McGarry Hon.
+. ID. M. Davis
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

A union seviee will be held at the
Baptist chunh 90 Tn anksgiving day
at 1890 a. m Res b. v. Child will
nrnnnh
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

CITY PHYSICIAN AND HEALTH Off
~ CER.-Ofice rear OF w. l. Benedict g. Cos
drug store Hours:-g to II "A. m, 2to and TO
Sp. m. Residence opposite OF M. f. church.
Telephone 19-2 rings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

Undertaken VIM. j. Wilson was call
ed to Grattan last Friday to conduct
the burial of Luther X. Madison.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
I. s. NORRIS,

INSURANCE, LOANS and REAL ESTATE.
l. Ofice-Over the Belding Savings Bank.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
I. OHLINGER,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Onicea at res
Il idence on Bridge street. ONCE hours TO
and z TO 8 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
LOCKE, MURPHY d LOCKE,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW.-Do general law
IA business Practice in all Courts. Collec
tions promptly attended 10. Oftice:-Spencer
Block, Belding. New Silver-Gran Block, Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
u. e. FERGUSON,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-OFFICE: AT
Il Residence West Main Street. ONCE
nours to 10 d. m. 9 10 4 and 8 80 TO 8 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
w. u. JUS 7,
LEWIS g. HALL,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Ionia Michigan.
"A General Law Business transacted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
e. r. 6ECKWITH, M. D.,

nCULIST AND ARTIST attention
~ gwen 10 4ths- fitting OF spec.ac.cs. TeIes
psupne z. 225 f. Main St, Ionia, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
y. r. PINkHAM, M. o. c. M.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON once over
IL Belding Savings Bank Residence corner
Bridge and Congress SITS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

yLvM F. SANDELB, Loan Broker. short
wv time loans on any form OF good security.
Long time loans on high class real estate Sc
curity once at the Model Market,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
Or. Q. =. SMITH,

TNENTIST. .--Office hours 9 TO $50 Leonard
IL Block over Pages hardware store, Bel
ding Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

nENTIST.-Ofice over Holmes Connells
~ drug store, Main street Belding, Mich. All
work guaranteed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

w. ANDREW DUTT, NJ. D.,
-ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
IL Of1ce-Belding Pharmacy. Hours-S to 10
A. m / to . and TO 9 p. m
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
@. a. STANTON,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-OFFICE: Sec
IL ond floor Meloche block. ONCE hours 80
to 10 a. m, . to and toSp. m. Night call at
residence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
LOCAL ITEMS.

of
Course
You will
Come to the
Fair this week.
-Cresco fair Sept. Sth to 18th.
III. Bancroft left Wednesday for
Corinne, Utah.
M. T. Torsen visited at Madelia,
Mimi, last week.
E. j. Riley was a business visitor
in Minneapolis last week.
F. J. Bartel was business visitor
at Jackson Junction yesterday.
M. Sherry returned home from
his California trip last Tuesday.
j. McAndrews went to Ridgeway
yesterday, where he is working.
Miss Tena Davidson went to AL
bert Lea for visit, last Tuesday.
Mrs. Jos. Morton has been visiting
at Austin and Lanesboro for week.
Children under Is admitted free to
Cresco fair Sept. 9th. Children invite
your parents.
Miss Julia Pullen left Wednesday
last for st. Paul, where she will accept
a position as trimmer.
Miss Ethel Francisco went to Aus
tin yesterday, for few days visit at
the home of M. Ousley.
Mrs. F. Payne went home to Cedar
Rapids last Wednesday, after visit
with her fathers family.
--Sec'y III. l.. Coffeen moved his
household goods 20 Calmar last week,
where his home will be in the future.
= DIR. o. E. Severance returned home
to Milwaukee last Wednesday, having
completed visit with f. Reum and
family.
or last Wednesday. After few days
visit there, she will 60 to Chicago to
engage in school work.
Farmers Novelty Race every day
at the Cresco fair. Walk first half
mile, trot second half and run third,
either on horse back or in sulky at
option of owner.
All old soldiers are cordially in
vited to attend the Cresco fair free on
Thursday Sept. 10th. Plans for a
soldiers reunion are being made. Camp
Fire in the evening on the grounds.
Ernest Hegner went to Minneapo-
lis yesterday, to take course in under
taking from specialist from the east.
Hegner & Son will add line of un-
dertakers goods to their furniture stock.
Mrs. A. A. Lee and daughter, ac-
companied by Otto Arneson, went to
Minneapolis yesterday, to consult a
physician in regard to Mrs. Lees
little daughter, who broke her arm
a short time ago, which is not healing
as rapidly as might be expected.
Every one is asking how the horses
can dive at the Cresco fair without
water. Well, we make an excavation
20 feet wide, IS feet long and 10 feet
deep at one end of pond sloping to sur
face at the other end. The HCarver
combination" furnish all canvass
lining and the Agricultural Society fill
this pond with water into which Ryd-
berg will dive from 100 foot elevation
and the horses from thirth foot eleva-
ton, making the greatest attraction
ever given in northern Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
In SOCIAL CIRCLES.

The University Association meets to-
night, with Mrs. Henry Reeves.
NV
The ladies of the w. r. G. will hold
q Market Day, Saturday, Sept. 26.
Place of holding and further particu-
lars later.
The Ladies' Society of the Congrega-
tional church will. have dining hall
on the fair grounds. They will serve
breakfast, dinner and supper.
~.
Master Dan Callahan entertained
about twenty young friends last week
Monday evening, it being his four
teenth birthday. Refreshments were
served on the lawn, and Dan was the
recipient of many beautiful presents.
Nv
Miss Julia Breckenridge's physical
culture class gave very pleasing en-
tertainment before a large audience at
the Institute building last Wednesday
evening, who thoroughly appreciated
the different numbers on the program.
~
An appreclaClVe audience listened 10
the concert given at the Congregational
church last Tuesday evening. The
musical execution of Mrs. f. b. Shefioe,
of Baltimore, was certainly splendid,
and indicated her exceptional ability
as an organist Pleasing solos We're
rendered by A. E. Ellickson, Prof.
Haldor Hanson and Mrs. M. H. Mont
gomery, which ably sustained their
we'll known regulations, and the male
quartettes by Messrs. Halverson, Cole
man, Tracy and Adams were Thoroughly
enjoyed by the audience, as was the
whole program from beginning to end.
~.
The "Luren" concert given at
Steyer's opera house on Friday even
ing was thoroughly appreciated by
the good sized audience which was
present. Each number demonstrated
well the ability of our local talent, and
was enthusiastically applauded. The
"Luren" deserve considerable credit
for their successful efforts in furnishing
music to our people, and this concert
was but repetition of their usual sue
cess in presenting good musical enter
tainments. The proceeds of the even
ing will be used to defray the expense
Of"Luren" in attending the annual
S@ngerfest at Omaha.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01


Fresh Bread at Stringer's Grocery.
Extra fine bananas at the Sugar
Bowl.
Delicious Ice Cream at Opera Res
taurant. Is
did you see those nobby new suits
at Bears.
Our winter stock is ready. Come
to Bears.
"A new play each night this week
at the Grand.
Cigars, Fruits and Fine Candies at
Stringer's Grocery. 28-2
Our Ii cent neckties are worth 25
cents. Go to Bears.
e. J. RYAN, of Waukon, was De-
corah visitor Saturday.
-Hanson's Bakery furnishes String.
er fresh bread every day. 28-2
Mrs. r. A. Gibbs came from Sioux
City last Wednesday, for visit here.
When going or coming to the Fair
stop at the Sugar Bowl and get good
drink.
Mrs. 8. c. STANDARD and two grand
children are visiting at the Sugar Bowl
this week.
Fresh peaches every day at l.. A.
Marsh's. We have them in baskets,
from bushel down. %
Deposit your valuable papers in the
Winneshiek County Banks safety de-
post vaults for safe keeping. 1872
Send for Premium Lists to HI. l..
Coffeen Sec'y., DEBORAH, La. Remem-
Der the dates Sept. 1884, 1896.
See here! We have lot of odds
and ends of sets of dishes which we
will close out below cost. Hutchinson
&Co.
DOM leave valuable papers at
home or in your Office. Leave them
with the Winneshiek County Bank for
safe keeping. 1872
Editor Dodd, of the Fort Atkinson
Times and editor Wheaton, of the
Mabel Tribune, were pleasant callers
last Saturday.
w. +. Baker and sister, Miss Flor
ence went to Fayette yesterday. Miss
Baker will attend the Upper Iowa Uni
versity the coming year.
Misses Rose and Kate McAndrews
left yesterday for the Twin Cities, to
attend the state fair and for months
visit with their sister, Mrs. w. G.
True, and other relatives.
The w. G. Il. u. will meet in the
parlor of the Congregational church
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock Sept. s.
All members are especially requested
to be present as this Is to be an annual
meeting.
There ought to be great racing at
the fair Wednesday and Thursday, as
there are three horses at the fair ground
now that have records as follows: 2:134,
2:14a, and 2:l9i; besides Is or 20 other
good ones.
During the fair we will have a
special sale Of hose and blankets. Fast
black seamless hose 10 cents per pair;
double blankets 80 cents per pair.
Don't miss this opportunity. F. J.
Rosenthal. 28-1
Mr.. Carver delivered his lecture
at the Goodwin school house last Sun
day as advertised, to large and appre-
ciative audience and many were the
words Of praise heard at the close. We
regret that more of our young men did
not hear it.-Bruce Cor. LaPOrte City
Press.
We have so much advertising this
week that we owe an apology to our
readers for not being able to publish
several articles that we have on hand.
But a glance at our columns will show
that the business men appreciate our
paper and know that advertising pays.
Read the ads. They contain impor-
tant information, and we can recon-
mend the firms represented herein.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01
" If Dress Goods

elegant in styles, of the newest colorings
and the latest productions of either foreign or
domestic makes We offer these goods at very
low prices and invite careful inspection.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01

The Ladies' Society of the Congrega-
tional church will. have dining hall
on the fair grounds. They will serve
breakfast, dinner and supper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01

Master Dan Callahan entertained
about twenty young friends last week
Monday evening, 1t being his four
teenth birthday. Refreshments were
served on the lawn, and Dan was the
recipient of many beautiful presents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01

Whether ancied the
have instances reduced values and have taken those
advantages and purchased large stock of Fall and Winter goods
which open for inspection.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-01

The University Association meets to-
night, with Mrs. Henry Reeves.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-14

Hon. John ]. Ingalls,, OF Kansas, the
great statesman, orator and lecturer,
will give the last entertainment OF the
Y. NJ. G. A. Star course at the Red Jacket
Opera House next Wednesday evening,
when be will deliver his popular lecture
on Problems OF Our Second Century"
Mr.. Ingalls, was for three terms mem.
Der OF the United States senate, where he
ranked among the ablest debaters in that
body, where his keen logic, his wonderful
gift OF sarcasm and his political audacity
made him especially dreaded by all oppo.
nents. He was defeated by the populist
party in Kansas when a candidate for
reelection for the fourth term, but has
remained a political factor ofimportance
delivering many addresses, contributing
important articles to the reviews and
losing none Of his prestige as one OF the
most brilliant orators and writer's.
1t is deemed superfuous TO print ex.
tracts from the press concerning Mr.. In.
gals. He 10 80 well known that the mere
announcement Of his name il sufficient to
call out al audience anywhere, eager and
ready to hear him. '' 'rr
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-14
" nat helnhoItz Did.

To appreciate his many sidcdness we
have but 10 follow the development Of
his life. While his first work was N lin-
~ mathematical, his second as in
quite different field. 1t consis ed in
the measurement Of the velocity OF prop
agation of sensation by the nervei. To
accomplish this he must needs have
been an anatomist too.
His labors in the line Of psychological
optics show that he was also q master
Of psychology.
But perhaps it is by his achievements
in the romans Of music that he is best
known and most celebrated. In his book,
"The Sensations Of Tone, " he solved
completely tho riddle Of nature which
had puzzled the world since the me of
Pythagoras. Thus to give a ratiol al nu-
merical explanation Of the intrica ,ies of
harmony and their effect ON til. ear,
there was need not only of a maj bona
tician, an anatomist, physicist and a
psychologist, but also Of u musici IN, all
united in one man. Holmholtz vas all
this and even more. --s'cribper's
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-14
FUN IN ECONOMY.
One Woman Thinks 1t Is Fasclnati'

One Women Thinks 1t Is Fascinating
Sport, but Not Successful.
ooh, but economy is fascinating
theory" exclaimed the woman i'll Il
tailor frocll. Its almost as exciting as
q lottery ticket or playing the races.
You put in q little and get out lot of
something. always read those ;rticles
in the housekeeping papers that tell
how you can make walnut sideboard
out of a pine piano box and coy cor
ners out of last years chicken cocps and
catchalls that fill all beholders with
envy out of your old overshoes.
eyes. agreed said she in the picture
hat, 81 think those descriptions are per-
fectly fascinating, and / mean 10 try
some of them when get little money
ahead. Think Of being able to take a
lot Of old packing cases and by means
Of lot of plush and gliding ant orna-
mental tacks being able to ira. Storm
them into chairs and bookcases that no.
body but your best enemy could tell
from empire furniture. "
"Don't you believe it," said the old
maid. "J've tried it. 1 saved up my
broom handles once to make gypsy ia
BILE that was described as making an
ideal tea table. put AZ different coats
Of stain on those broomsticks in an
effort to persuade them to become cher
~. Then hired a carpenter, who work.
cd two days trying to fit the broom sticks
into cheesebox top so the thing would
stand up. bought wadding to pad the
top, and felt to cover it, and fringe &c
20 around it, and ornamental nails tC
hold it on. When it was done, l had
spent three times what good table
would have cost at shop but i had {
righteous glow Of having economical
that was worth any money"
The woman in the tailor frock laugh
cd. "Ah, my dear" she said, Eve hav,
10 pay for everything in this wor d thai
is worth having-even economy Pr
Philadelphia Press.