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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-11-28
ACLOSE SHAVE.

Commenting upon the late election, the
Boston Republic says:
1t was not landslide after all. 1t was
rather what might be called "ciose
shave" Mr. Mckinley will have ire
mendous popular majority and safe mar
gin in the electoral college, but the line
between victory and defeat was very shad-
owy, and the claims of Mr.. Jones and Mr..
Bryan turn out not to have been so vision
airy as they were said to have been by
Hanna's henchmen.
1t seems reasonably assured now that in
the electoral college Mr.. Mckinley will re-
ceive 271 votes and Mr.. Bryan 176, a ma
jority for the former Of IS. A change of
fifty votes would have given the prize to
Mr.. Bryan. And how easily the change
could have been made! A change of 2,400
votes would have placed California in thes
Bryan column; a change Of 100 votes would
have given Kentucky to the Nebraskan; al
change OF 10000 would have given him
Indiana; change of 1900 would have
given him Oregon; change of 5000
would have given him West Virginia and
change of $50 would have given him
Delaware These states will cast just fifty
votes for William Mckinley. The number
of votes needed to have been changed in
order to give them to Bryan was little
over $4,000 in total poll of over 13,000,-
Oc0.
The enormous majorities rolled up in
New England. New York, Pennsylvania
Illinois and other large centers of trade and
finance will swell McKinley's popular ma
jority, but they will not show in the cleo
toral vote. And if the states we have named
as close had gone the other way, Mr.. Bryan
would have been president. although lack
ing 600, 900 votes of popular majority.
The illustrated Catholic, Family An
nual for 1897 has just been issued and is
like all it's % predecessors, a handsome
volume, beautifully illustrated with por-
traits Of. eminent bishops, priests and
Catholic institutions of various kinds.
The articles are of the most entertaining
! character, besides the work contains CAL
endars calculated for different parallels of
latitude. In addition to all this mass Of
useful information on all manner of sub
jects has been compiled therein and the
volume will prove highly beneficial to all
classes of readers. The publishers are the
Catholic School Book Company, of %
Barclay street, New York.
Here are some paragraphs from the
White Castilian (Republican) White Cas-
tile, La:
practice what you preach! Mckinley
is elected; now pay the laboring men bet
ter wages
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Hastings, Mimi Marriage licenses
were issued last week to Frank J. Smith
berger and Miss Josephine E. Nicolai, Of
Hampton, and Patrick Hynes and Miss
Mary E. Carney, Of Empire.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-11-28

Here are some paragraphs from the
White Castilian (Republican) White Cas-
tile, La:
Practice what you preach! Mckinley
is elected; now pay the laboring men bet
ter wages
you are eating crow now, but after
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trust company. The bigger presidency
in Washington seemed to recede further
from His grasp as the time went by. 4,
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
London by Night.

A German Snowman named Fleisch-
mann had been reading a fellow-coun-
tryman's description of London by
night. and his adventurous spirit was
fired by what he read. In the Tyrol
he had Travelled with a single revolver;
but he had gathered that more extern
sive preparations for self-defense
would be necessary in the commercial
capital OF the world. So ii came about
that Fleischmann was found, at / 80
on Saturday morning sitting upon the
steps of the German consulate (Which
doubtless seemed to him the safest
place in London), with a dagger and
two loaded revolvers, prepared for the
worst. A magistrate seemed to think
that Fleischmann was a greater dan
ger to London than London was TO
Fleischmann and ordered him to be
conducted to the Antwerp boat, minus
his cartridges.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

town struck 10. All the lights flicker
ed and expired; darkness reigned SUI
preme. And through the darkness.
shrilling high above every other sound.
rang the mocking laugh OF the impisn
dwarf
"Whatw exclaimed Katel. derisively.
CHANGING angrily At the wornout pipers.
WHO at last paused In their wild music.
exhausted already by such slight exec
tions? | wish the evil one would send
me some musicians and dancers worthy
of me! OF what use are these misera-
bic puny creatures"
AS she uttered the word, stamping
her foot In her fury, weird, red light
cleaned in the sky; there was terri
BILE peal OF thunder and strange stir
In the trees. Then suddenly, in the
center OF the field, appeared two phan-
tom forms, at the sight OF whom the
panic-stricken bystanders would fain
have fed. To their horror, however,
they found flight impossible; they were
rooted to the spot!
One of the phantoms was attired in a
red garment. covered with a black
cloak Beneath his arm he held
large double pipe, coiled around which
were five Kissing, writhing serpents.
The other stranger. who was exceed
ingly tall, was dressed in a tightly
fitting black suit and heavy red mantle,
while upon his head waved an impos-
ing tuft OF vulture's plumes.
Tho phnct1,. nina, haoan onoa IN
play an unearthly dance tune. so wild
and maddening that it made all the
hearers tremble. His tall, grim COM
panion seized Katel by the waist, and
the couple whirled round to the mad
measure. which ever grew faster and
more furious. In an instant the torches
were relit. A few others joined in the
dance; not for long. however. Katel
and her phantom were soon the only
dancers. Shriller still shrieked the
pipes. faster yet grew the music, more
and more swiftly spun the feet Ere
long the witch maiden felt that her
strength was deserving her; the torches
swan before her eyes, and, in the last
extremity of terror, she struggled to re-
lease herself from the iron grip which
held her so relentlessly.
What! so soon tred?" cried the
specter, jeering at her. do you give
in so soon as this? Come. Round
once more! Ha, har'
Thus was Katel treated as she had
treated others. She had no breath left
wherewith to answer; her last hour had
come. She made one more wild, de-
spairing bound. then fell to the ground
in the throes of death. At the same
moment. the phantom vanished. There
was vivid lightning blaze. a terrific
crash of thunder; then fell black dark
ness, hiding everything. A tempestu-
Gus wind arose, and rain fell in tor
rents.
When the storm had cleared. and the
morning sun shone out. those who
found courage to visit the spot beheld
the forms of Katel and her lover Sa-
laun lying dead upon the shriveled
turf
Ever since that time the spot has
been Stunned by all. and still. by their
firesides on the winter nights, the
peasants tell the tale of Katel. the
witch dancer, and her fearful fate
Strand Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

- Baron Eirsch's place rs the open
handed friend of the British aristoc-
racy will probably be taken by Mr..
Belt German multimillionaire, who
is interested with the Rothschilds.
Jules Jouy, the writer of many OF
Yvette Guilbert's songs, among them
ia Soularde," has gone mad A per-
Torrance to provide the money to keep
him in private asylum has been got
Sarcey. Jouy was a commonplace
looking fat little man, very particular
about his dress and umbrella. He
imagines that he has a handkerchief
worth seventy millions of francs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
Epworth Leaguers of Michigan.

Over half thousand young Method
lists gathered on Mount Epworth, near
Ludington as Old Sol was shooting his
first shafts of silver light upon the dark
waters of Lake Michigan, and songs and
prayer went up from thankful hearts
to the Great Giver of Light. 1t was
the opening sunrise praise service of
the sixth annual convention of the Ep-
worth League of Michigan. About 500
delegates attended the business sessions
The secretary reported the state mem
bership at 81 500, an increase of $500
During the year 40 new chapters were
organized making a total of ESQ. Adj
dresses were made by prominent league
and church workers of Michigan and
other states, and helpful papers were
rea-l and conferences held in the inter
ests o: the six departments of the
league. Officers elected: President,
j. III. Grant, of Manistee; first vice
president, +. c. Pillsbury, of Pontiac:
second vice, Mrs. III. c. Scripps, of De-
troit; third. ID. Il. Waldo, of Albion;
fourth. Mrs. Elvin Swarthout, of Grand
Rapids: junior superintendent. Mrs. Nj.
Francis Pullar, of Saginaw: secretary,
W. Scott Jones. of Detroit: treasurer,
w. j. Meisenheimer, of Ludington.
The next convention will be held at
Jackson during the Easter vacation.
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gagged for the occasion, and they played
gavottes, rondes. courantes, and many
other dances, without intermission.
But Katel waited until night came
and the torches were lit. Then she
took Salaun's hand, and they began to
dance together.
Round again! Once more! Fla! her'
laughed the witch maiden. as they spun
along. What, are you tired ALREADY !
Do you give in so soon as this?"
"Never-while | am with your was
the fervent reply. The fatal spell had
begun to work.
Thus on they whirled. yet more
swiftly than before. so that the other
dancers stood aside TO watch them.
After time. however. Katel observed
that her partner was gradually becom-
ing weaker, and that he would soon be
unable to keep pace with her.
Courage" exclaimed she. in ban
tering tone. I'VE can not stop yet; ii
wants but q very short time to mid
night. and then shall be yours"
Salaun. although almost exhausted,
strained every muscle and nerve In a
frantic, final effort to continue the
dance. Round the field they flew, at
lightning speed, but it was for the last
time. The knights knees shook-his
breath came more quickly-then with
difficulty he gasped out the words:
"Oh, Katel, have mercy ! can do no
more! Katel. my love. have / not won
you yet?'
But as he sank lifeless upon the
grass, Katel turned coldly away His
fate was nothing 70 her At that mo-
ment the clock In the neighboring
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

In order to give everyone an oppor-
tunity to see the grand crops in the
Western states and enable the intend
ing settler to secure a home, the Chi
cago, Milwaukee IL st. Paul R'y has
arranged to run a series of harvest eX-
cursions to South and North Dakota,
and to other states in the West. North
west and Southwest on the following
dates: August and Is, September l,
-, 20 and October 6 and 20 at the low
rate of two dollars more than one fare
for the round trip. Tickets will be
good for return on any Tuesday or Fri
day within 81 days from date of sale.
For rates, time of trains and further
details apply TO any coupon ticket
agent in the East or South, or address
Geo. II. Heafford, General Passenger
agent, Chicago, III.
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Cloudbur.t I'm Ohio.

A cloudburst struck Macarthur, o.,
accompanied by lightning. Some
houses were deluged six inches over
the floor. The reservoir broke, two
bridges were washed away, the roof of
Sissons' drug store blown off, the Elko
Co. S store. and three dwelling houses
were struck by lightning. The Column
bus, Hooking Valley & Toledo railroad
was badly damaged. 1t was the sever
est storm ever known in this section.
Roads leading to town were made i'm
passable in some places.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

Mrs. Thomas Woolford, aged ga, and
her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Slemaker,
aged GA, were burned to death by the
explosion of coal oil lamp at their
home in Baltimore.
The recent excessive heat ended in a
terrific storm at Youngstown, O.
Lightning struck number of build
ings, among them the Second National
bank. Shade trees were blown down
and much damage done to fruit trees.
The injury to crops in that vicinity will
amount to thousands of dollars.
1t is reported from Washington that
there are evidences of an organized
raid upon the gold reserve OF the treas
ury by eastern gold men TO compel the
administration TO make another large
issue of gold bonds or to call an extra
sess ION of congress. The reserve is
nov below the 500, 900, 600 mark.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

An unknown man was killed by q
train near the tunnel yards at Port
Huron. He was dressed as a farmer.
The executive committee of the New
York state Democracy has repudiated
the Chicago platform. 1t also advo-
Gated the putting of gold candidate
in the field.
The horses attached TO band wagon
in Buffalo Bits Wild West show be-
came frightened at Massillon. Q. and ran
away They ran under low bridge
and the musicians were all knocked
from the wagon. Four were terribly
injured and two will die.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
Mis-. Kingsiry's Adventure.

Miss Kingsley, the African traveller
gives an amusing account OF the be-
ginning of her love of adventure. She
was at the Canary islands and hearing
very dreadful accounts of the dangers
and horrors of travelling in west Afri-
ca" she felt she must go out of mere
feminine curiosity. She continues: IL
asked a man who knew the country
what | should find most useful TO take
out with me and he replied: An in
PRODUCTION to the Wesleyan mission,
because they have fine hearse and
plumes at the station and would be able
to give you a grand funeral"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
a Suggestion for Inventors.

When electricity was first adopted in
houses an attempt was made TO perpet-
uate the old gas brackets, chandeliers,
etc. 1t took certain time for the
vendors of such articles to realize that
their form might be altered for the bet
ter as the heaviness which was needed
where tube was necessary was out of
place when a thin wire replaced the
tube. So ii seems 10 be with motor
carriages, so far as ! have seen them.
Carriagemakers, or whoever design the
new vehicles, cannot get out of their
head the forms that are suitable for
carriages drawn by horses, and they
seem TO be under the impression that
1t would be almost crime TO deviate
from the old models. The man whose
motor carriage will eventually become
popular must emancipate his mind
from the tyranny of continuity.--Lon-
don Truth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

sl:t il is sure enough. 1t
hOIIIlS is not as large as the
= Mississippi. indeed Ii
~. is quite small. but
kNeT mighty interesting
stream for all that.
1t issues from the sides Of Mountain
in a thousand tiny rills more or less
and of almost as many colors. These
gather themselves into pools and lake
let's on the mountains side covering
an area OF about 200 acres. Overlooking
their boundaries, they slowly trickle
down the sides Of the mountain. form
ing small cliffs, the most wonderful in
the world. From a distance one can
hardly believe what the eyesight re-
veals-white, black. orange. lemon.
terra Gotta. green blue, red, pink. sep
arate and in manifold combinations
stand out before him. 1t is hill OF
painted cliffs on the sides OF the noun
tain that rises high above. And the
odd part OF IL is that each or these
exquisite colors represents different
temperature. Does that startle your
credulity? Even so IL is true.
When through with this beautiful
painting process these waters again
come together and then. as IL full or
mischief like pack OF small boys try
ing TO play hide and seek. dive down
and remain under the ground for space
OF two miles and then flow out from
the mouth OF "A COnNOnlld dS one VI the
clearest, most beautiful. green streams
imaginable. Where these waters
emerge from the mountain into the
little lakes they are hot-boiling hot.
During their dark underground journey
they fall several hundred feet and also
many degrees in holiness. so that when
they again see daylight they are much
cooler. This then Is Boiling River. an
underground mountain stream of hot
water.
But you ask. where is II? Where
can see it, IT Is in Yellowstone Park
at Mammoth Hot Springs IL IS one Of
the lesser-mind YOU the lesser-won-
ders OF this land Of wonders. Go there
and see il by al means. but first send
10 Chas s Fee General Passenger
Agent. Northern Pacific Railroad 81.
Paul. Mimi. six cents fer Wondering
90. that tells all about this renowned
region.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
REVIEW OF TRADE.

Bradstreet: Nearly all merchandise markets
continue dali and the volume OF business Is
smaller than anticipated. Little or no dispo-
sition is shown to engage In new enterprises,
both city and country merchants continuing TO
purchase with more than usual conservatism
in view OF the unsettled financial outlook and
the low range OF prices. Total number OF bus
mess failures in the United states Tor the
week shows an une xpected increase. 2o5, COM
pared with 2lg the week previous. Among
more favorable features are relatively encour-
aging reports concerning ira re at nine business
points, together with au improvement IN quota
tionS for wheat. Indian corn. oats ana pork,
and firm or unchanged prices for wool, sugar,
lumber leather and print cloths
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

this maiden had a somewhat uncanny
reputation. For it was said-and with
reason-that she was witch.
The count had often urged Katel to
mary. but in vain. The lady had no
mind to lose her freedom. Dancing
was the one passion of her life.
when" said she, Il can find knight
who shall be able TO dance continu-
ously with me for II hours, with no
break TO him | promise to give my
hand"
This scornful challenge was pro-
claimed by heralds in every neighbor-
ing town and hamlet. In response
came many wooers TO attempt the i'm
possible task. Those whom Katel fa-
vored she made her partners at the
rustic fetes and open-air dances, which
were then In vogue. In the soft
swarded meadows. by sunlight or star
light. the dancers would meet. and, to
the dreamy music of the pipes, eager
couples would whirl until the hills
around them would blush in the light
of the early dawn. The widest, gid
diest, yet most graceful of the throng.
was Katel. who danced madly on until
one by one her partners sank falnting
upon the ground and death released
them from the heartless sorceress who
had lured them into her tolls.
Thus persisted many sutors, until
the cruel maiden became an object of
general hatred and horror When her
dcings came to the ears of the count he
sternly forbade her TO attend any more
OF the dances. In order to enforce her
obedience he shut her up in a tower
where. he said. she was to remain until
she should choose a husband from
among such suitors as still persisted e
Offering her marriage
Now. Katel had a wizened little page
no bigger than a leveret and as black
as ravens wing. This creature she
summoned to her one morning before
dawn, and, with her finger at her lips,
she said to him:
BE swift and silent! My uncle still
slumbers Get thee gone by the ladder
and HE thee to the castle OF Salaun
who is waiting for message from her
he loves. The guards will allow thee
to pass; take horse, ride like the wind
and tell Salaun tAat Katel calls him 20
deliver her from this tower before the
day dawns"
The infatuated young knight obeyed
the summons Immediately. In an
hours time he was assisting the lady
to mount his horse, after having got
her in safety down the rope ladder.
AS, from the window of the donjon, the
dwarf watched them ride away, he
chuckled to himself:
"Ha, Ha! And so they are off to the
great ball held today in the Martyrs
Meadow. All, my dear Salaun, before
another sun shall rise, your death
knell will be tolledr'
When Katel and her gallant cavalier
arrived at the Martyrs Meadow they
excited general surprise and admira-
ton. Some. however, shook their heads
forebodingly, as they heard that Salaun,
now Katel's affianced lover, was TO be
her partner, for they knew that the
brave young knight must needs fall a
victim 10 her spell.
The ball began. Some Of the most
! skillful pipers in the land had been en-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

Mrs. Wallace-Isn't that rather 2
pretty girl Mr.. Ferry has as a type
writer?
Mrs. Ferry-I-I guess she is. II is a
pity she is 80 deaf Mr.. Ferry has to
lean right over her shoulder when die
tating a letter-Cincinnati Enquirer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor. gentle action. AM
soothing effect OF Syrup of Figs. when
In need Of laxative. and II the father
or mother be costive or bilious. the most
gratifying results follow it's use: so that
II is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
A supcrbiy Appointed Train.

Undoubtedly the handsomest train
between Chicago and st. Paul, Mime
apolis. the Superiors and Duluth is the
North Western Limited" which leaves
Chicago at 6:30 p. IN. daily via the
North Western Line Chicago & North
Western R'y). Its equipment, which is
entirely new throughout, and embraces
Compartment Sleeping Cars, Buffet,
Smoking and Library Cars, standard
Sleeping Cars, Dining Cars and ladies'
coaches, has every luxury which imag-
nation can conceive or mind invent for
the comfort and convenience of passen-
gers. All agents sell tickets via the
Chicago e. Northwestern R'y. For
full information apply to agents Of
connecting line, or address w. b. knis-
kern, q. +. and Z. A., Chicago, Ill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
How 10 Grow zoe Wheat.

Salzer's Fall Seed Catalogue tells you.
It's worth thousands To the wideawake
farmer. Send Accent stamp for cata-
logue and free samples of grains and
grasses for fail sowing. John A. Salzer
Seed Co.. Lacrosse, Wis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

Do you scratch and scratch, and wor
der what's the matter? Doan'S ONT
ment will instantly relieve and perma-
nently cure any itchy disease of the
skin. no matter of how long standing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

bottle of Or. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup in the house saves doctors bills,
saves trouble, and very often saves
precious lives. Gives almost instant
relief in cases of coughs, colds, or lung
troubles of any sort.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23
GRAIN, ETC.

*Detroit Hay. No Timothy, :lSOO per ton.
Potatoes. new southerns IJc per 0u. Live
Poultry, chickens. SC per 10: tur eys. sc.
ducks. SC. Eggs. fresh. lie per doL Butter,
fresh dairy, lie per 10: creamery, l5c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

The secret of happiness, keep your
liver right" Burdock Blood Bitters is
natures remedy for complaints of the
liver or bowels.