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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
WASHINGTON LETTER.
The Bicycle End Davy Burns Cottage.
Change OK the Chinese Minister.
The Siberian Commission.
[snecIal Correspondenee.l


While much is unjustly laid at the
door of the bicycle. il has been Indirect
ly the cause { the downfall and disap-
pearance OF one of Washington most
historic homes, the cottage OF old
"Davy" Burns, whom George Washing
ton immortalized as THAT obstinate
Scotchman Davy Burns.
The old man owned farm embrao-
ing the land now occupied by the White
House, treasury, state, war ana navy
departments aud stretching from the
Potomac to what is now New York ave-
nue.. The story goes that the first presi-
dent tried to persuade the old Scotch
man TO donate half of his farm as site
for the capital of the new nation, ex-
planning again and again to him the
enormously increased value the remain
ing portion of his land would have. The
hard headed old miser heard all that he
had to say, but Washington's eloquence
was without avail, for he remarked,
"It's not sick foo is Davy Burns as
to be thinkin as half l. his farm is
worth more than the whole. " To an
unrecorded retort of Washington's Davy
replied with whitening scorn, An who
would We be, George Washington. If ye
had ma married the Widow Custis?'
The Iconoclastio Cycle.
Until recently, just south of the new
Corcoran art gallery, below the mall,
stood the identical cottage in which old
Davy lived and died. 1t was inclosed in
ample grounds, and today the old gates
and watchman's lodge guard the en-
trance to the once beautiful gardens and
the driveway leading To the then con-
sidered magnificent Van Ness mansion,
the home of Davy Burns only child,
Marcia, who became the wife OF John
F. Van Ness, handsome young mem
Der of congress, who afterward was
mayor of Washington.
Wealth did not change old Davy, and
he lived on contentedly in his little one
story cottage satisfied to watch with
grim pride the great men and jeweled
danes who drove by in their carriages
to his daughters sumptuous entertain.
ments in the big mansion just across
the garden.
Today Davy Burns cottage is no
more, having been ruthlessly demolish
ed to make way for the bicycle club
that has taken the old grounds and
transformed them into racing track.
The hoary old trees have fallen, and the
old fashioned flowers that had for half
a century run riot in the neglected gar
den have been uprooted and cast out.
The once fine home of Marcia Van Ness,
under whose hospitable roof such ia
nous guests as jefferson, Hamilton,
Burr, Thomas Moore, as well as the
Tay lors, CAROLS and Calverts. were en-
tertained, is left dismantled, open to
the elements, the prey of ruin and de-
cay, too soon to share the fate Of old
Davy's cottage. Already the once ia
nous Italian marble mantels and rich
carvings have disappeared, and the ten
sntless mansion, with its weather stain
ed walls looks sadly down upon the
unsentimental wheelmen, who scorch
over the track beneath without a thought
of the stories of long vanished years
the old house could tell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

III know one lady, the mother of three
,ldren, who suffered greatly in the
tn of each, who obtained bottle of
.Other's Friend of me before her
birth confinement, and was relieved
hckly and easily. All agree that their
For was shorter and less painful"
< JOHN G.. PoLHILL, Macon, Ga.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
The DANGER

which the Expectant Mother is
xposed and the foreboding and
read with which she looks for
ard to the hour of woman's
everest trial is appreciated by but
w. All effort should be made
smooth these rugged places
life's pathway for her, ere she
resses to her bosom her babe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

UP TO DATE TAILOR GOWN.
ing of contrasting colors in form Of
straps, loops or scroll designs, Red
leather belts and red silk shirts are
much worn with the white suits. Blue
is favored color i'll tailor suits Recent
models illustrated and described in the
New York Sun indicate the incoming
styles, An up 10 date tailor gown in
blue has the skirt trimmed with uneven
straps Of lighter shade of the same
color.
The jaunty coat is slashed mp on the
seams and has strappings of dark blue.
The collar, revers and lining of the coat
are of pale blue. The coat opens over a
silk shirt of dark red and dark red
leather belt. A second model described
has both skirt and coat trimmed will
embroidery.
A unique little outing coat of serge
is another subject for illustration. Its
rolling collar and fronts are finished
with straps of fancy braid The belt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Insanity Prevented.

II feel it my duty to tell you what
lr WONDERFUL 'OAK BALM has
Ie for me, as it may be the means OF
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Pins.

Pins of ivory and bone were known
among the Chinese and natives of India
and such have been discovered in til
ruins of Babylon. The pins mention,
in the book of Exodus were not used to
secure apparel, but were tent pins, to
which were fastened the ropes of the
tabernacle. Pins of bronze have been
found in Pompeii, Egypt and Assyria.
Brass pins were introduced into Eng
land in 1910. The first practical ma
chinery for the manufacture of pins
was put in operation in England in 1924
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

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felt that | should become insane,
end my days in an asylum; had
Iy form of female weakness; was sc
down could hardly drag myself
| nd the house. | am completely
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an TO give it a trial. | am sure il
cure the most hopeless. No one
d be worse than | was and live -
FRED STEVENS, West Derby, VT
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
WOMAN AND FASHION.
Panacea For the Complexion-My
Lady's Perfumed Press.

The latest models in gowns made by
tailors for travelling and morning wear
are simple but elegant in shape. A
novel trimming consists of coarse stitch
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Grand Rapids ~ Indiana X. X.

The G. II. & l. Michigan in Summer" con
tanning maps. views and descriptions OF Michi-
gan summer Resorts, sent on application to
g. l.. LOCKWOOD, G.. II. a. II. A.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

No condemnation ought to go further
than the offense is known.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
The Chinese Minister'S Change.

Much to the surprise of every one,
the new Chinese minister has given up
the famous home of the legation on
Fourteenth street, with its magnificent
ballroom and balconies affording an un-
surpassed view of the city, in favor of
the Schneider mansion, a handsome
modern white marble residence of mod
crate size at the intersection of New
Hampshire avenue and q street.
While the house boasts an ornamental
porte cochere, after the style of the
British legation, it cannot compare in
point of elegance or size with the for
mer home of the Celestial potentates. 1t
is said that the owner, Mr.. Frank
Schneider, who is successful architect
and builder, has agreed to add several
sleeping apartments, but how this is to
be done none can tell, as the lot is al
ready crowded, the stable belonging to
the house being snuggled up to the
eastern side under the same roof with
the kitchen and back buildings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

When we walk towards the sun Of
truth, all shadows are cast behind us.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

Wing SOLiiS
ar sufferer
On insanity.
w h en- ]
look back
and think
of my ter
rible con
dition and
dread full
sutferings,
and now
know that
am cured,
cd nlnnc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
The Siberian Commission

The secret commission sent abroad
by the department of agriculture to in
vestigate the possibility of Siberia as
the wheat growing rival of the western
states is composed of two of the experts
of the department, and they have full
power to extend the investigation as
far as they think necessary. They are
TO spy out the land and be- able to re-
port on its fruitfulness.
The commissioners are to report the
exact situation. This country has built
up quite trade in breadstuffs with
Japan and China in the last few years.
This trade would be instantly lost if
the Siberian territory can raise wheat.
because the easten terminus of the new
railroad will not be far from the Chi
nese coast 1t will also be so near Japan
that competition on the part of the
United States would be absolutely out
OF the question
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

You cannot be good leader until
you have first been good follower.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
An Amusing Story.

In Washington boarding houses one
meets every day men and women whose
histories recall the old stormy war
times or the still more remote days
when the republic was young. Some
time ago when residing at one of the
boarding places that boasts resound-
ing name ] met one of these in the
person of an elderly spinster, who
amused us all by her girlish apparel
and her lapses Of memory about her
age. She was the granddaughter of one
of the long ago presidents and related
more than once with evident relish the
fact that she was born in the White
House during grandpa's administra-
tion;' but, alas, the next day she calmly
stated that she was 81 and stared
through her spectacles at the daring
youth who innocently inquired how
that could be, as her grandfather adj
ministration had gone into history a
matter of 90 years ago.
CARL SCHoFIELD.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

Experience is the mother OF
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-01-14

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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-01-14
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-01-14
OF VI

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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-01-14
Nervous, Mental. Chronic and Special
Diseases.

To these he has devoted his time
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-01-14
HIS Sl'ECIALTIES.

Upon entering the practice of med
cine, DR.. Smith realized, after a few
years general practice, that the field
of medical science was too large for
any one man to hope to cover it all,
and that a physician could do more
for humanity and attain a higher
rank in his profession by choosing
some one class of diseases, and de.
voting his attention to them to the
exclusion of others. With the thor
ough preparation which he had, DIR.
Smith had no fear of becoming mar
row or one-sided by such IL course,
aud therefore, chose as a speciality
the department of
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DON'T FORGET THAT
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NJ a nTFT

HOTEL,
MIDDLEBURG PA,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18th,
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From 9 A.. NJ. till 3 p. M.
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CENTRAL HOTEL
MIDDLEBURG, PA.

On Tuesday, January 10, where his
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selves of his skill may have an
opportunity of Consulting Him.
DR.. Smith is a regular graduate of
the University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, aud is endorsed by the
Bellevue Medical College and Hos
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-01-14
A SUMMER SAIL

i. AVA
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-24
CITY or PROVIDENCE.
new ELECTION
SECOND WARD.

WHEREAS. At the City Election held in tie
City of Providence, on Tuesday, November
2d 1897, appears from the certificate of The
Board of Canvassers and Registration no per-
son was lawfully elected To the office Of
fourth member OF the Common Council from
Ward Two.
Aud whereas The Board of Aldermen Of
said City, on the 18th day Uf said November
ordered that.a new Election be held on SAT.
URDAY, November "a, 1897.
Wherefore. The electors in the Second Ward
qualified 10 vote for members of the City
Council are hereby notified and warned 10
assemble in ward meeting ON SATURDAY,
November 9th, 1897, at the following places,
viz. First District, at the School House on
Meeting street, betweentN orth Main and Ben
eft streets. Second District, at the Ward
Room on North Main street, and proceed to
give in their ballots for one Common Coun-
Gilman TO represent said ward.
said ward meeting shall be- kept open, as the
law directs, from sunrise at $50 o'clock a. m,
until o'clock y. IN.
(sun rises at 80 o'clock a. m.) (Sun sets at
4:l7 o'clock u. m.)
Witness my hand and seal this eighteenth
day of November, A ID. 1897.
WILLIAM f. CLARKE
nl91t City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-24
LOSS MAY
BE $4,000.
Fire in South Water
Street Grain Mill.
BROKE OUT LATE AT NIGHT
Firemen Had Considerable. Diff
Guilty in Fighting II.
BROKE OUT LATE AT NIGHT
A TRAMP MAY HAVE CAUSED 1T.

About IL o'clock last night officer
Luby OF the Central station discovered
smoke ard flame issuing from the roof of
tho mill building attached to the grain
elevator of w. B. Hale t& Co. on South
Water street.
He Immediately rang in an alarm from
bcx 3l2 When the department. arrived
the fire was well under way. The top of
the mill building was a sheet OF flame
and sparks We're flying about in great
abundance, and had it not been for the
snow on the roofs of the neighporing
buildings the iiremen would have had
much more serious task on their hands.
But the battle with the fiery element i'm
She mill building was a fierce one. and
unCer ordinary conditions n second
alarm would have been sounded. But
South Water street Is the only one from
which the fire could be reached. The
west side of the building is on the water
front so that no access TO tho fire was
possible from that side South Water
street was so completely taken UP with
the apparatus and firemen answering the
first alarm that the apparatus and men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-24
NOT BELIEVED.
The Confession Made by Blanther
at Meridian.
In Ii He Said He Killed Miss Lamont
and Miss Williams.

San Francisco, Nov. 2i.-No credenoe is
placed by the authorities here i'm the al
legged confession of Blapther or Forbes.
made In the Meridian. Texas JAIL that
he murdered Blanche Lamont and Min
ME Williams. in addition To Mrs Lang
feldt. 1t Is recalled, however that at the
time Of tho killing OF Mrs. Langfeldt,
about Is months ago. tho theory that
BIanther had mCdered all three was dis
cussed, the crimes having points Of simil-
arity.
At the time Of the Langfeldt murder,
Durrant had been i'm Jail for year and
the police secuted at the idea of anyone
bat the prisoner having committed the
crimes. The police are confident that the
Emanuel church murderer IL still alive
and I'm San Quentin prison. While recog-
nizipR the possibility of error, the author
tiles are nevertheless convinced that they
have the right man in the person Of
Durrant.
Ike alleged confession of Blanthcr will
Droba bly, prove q nowerful weapon of de-
fense in the hands of Durrants attor-
neyS who are utilizing every available
pretext for delaying the execution Of their
client.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-24

Drainage.
Mr.. Bemis said that in the old days the
subject of household sanitation received
.cry little attention theoretically ard
less practically. In this city before 1894,
householders had plumbing and drainage
arranged to suit Observation-Disclosures il
night be TO the detriment of the COM
munity. Appliances OF improper construc-
tion were retained from ignorance or
from reasons of false economy. The
d seaseS which a correct system of drain
age and plumbing are most distinctly
capable of preventing or diminishing are
typhoid fever. cholera and diarT heal
diseases, also diphtberia the dried germs
of which it Is claimed may be blown into
rooms from faulty plumbing or drv traps.
Trans which rcmain in disuss in unoccu-
pied houses should be- filled with oil other
wise the water evaporates and leaves the
house open to infection.
Mr.. Bemis gave in detail the require
monts which the law provides to secure
to householders perfect plumbing and
drainage, and stated that conplete plaps
for all work had tn be fled by plumbers
with the inspector for approval and that
all work was duly and carefully inspected
He exhibited numerous drawings. show
ing the commonest defects in plumbing,
and all the CASES shown had been found
In this city.
The lecture was followed by remarks by
Mr.. Morris, Mr.. Burlingame and others
In answer to an enquiry Mr.. Bemis said
TINT probably tie test book on household
sanitation was that by Tracy, Hints on
Household Sanitation. 4"
The ideas Of the lecturer were very clear
ly expressed and the whole subject was
made comprchensively plain.
The next lecture takes place Dec. z.
subject. Parks and Parkways, by T..
Il. Burlingame =. l..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-24
MUNY0N FACTS.
-Four Persons Give Strong Testi-
mony in Favor Of Munyon's
Remedies.
All Were Victims Of That Terrible
Disease Rheumatism and All
Were Cure1 by
Munyon

Mrs i. Brown, No. 202 Washington street.
Providence, r. L., says: MY hands and
arms were of no use 10 me until was cured
by Munyon's physicians. For years | had
doctored for rheumatism In my limbs and sore
ness in my feet. Tie pains were terrible.
could not sleep at night. Munyon's Rene
dies and Munyon's Electricity relieved me at
oncs Many thanks 10 Munyon.'
MI. Patrick O'Brien, No. 80 Oak street,
Providence, X. J., says: For three yenrs
was unable To work ON account of the pains
In my limbs and the stiffness or my back.
Doctors that l consulted and remedies that
took were OF little benefit 10 me- l placed
myself under the care of Munyon's Spt cial-
lists and am happy TO say that they have
made new man OF me-"
Mr.. Thomas Smith No. 20 Jenkins street,
Providence, X. L., says: Il feel that 10 il
my duty 20 let tho public know OF the great
benefit have received from Munyon's Rheu-
matism Cure. I suffered for years with this
terrible disease, ana 40 seemed impossible TOR
me TO obtain relief. In fact had given up
all hone Of being cured, as / had tried many
different doctors and medicines without ben
eiit. Friends advised me 10 try Munyon' :
rheumatism Cure, and did SO ana am now
entirely we'll"
Louisa White, No SIS wey bosset street,
Providence, II. l., says: II am inaced crate
full for what Munyon has done for me 1 was
great sufferer from rheumatism in the
shoulder and arms when placed myself in
the care OF Munyon's physicians at the Provi-
dence Office l am happy To say that by tho
use Of Munyon's Remedies and Munyon's .
electricity was completely cured ana have
had no pains since"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-24

On account of the favorable action Of
the British privy council toward the col
onists Governor Winthrop of the Colony of
Massachusetts, Bay, in June 1852. recon
mended day of thanksgiving and i'm
vited the governor Of the Colony OF Ply
mouth 10 unite In observing the festival
Thanksgiving days were also observei IN
Massachusetts, Bay COLONY, i'm the years
lG33 1854, 1887, 1888 and 1889; in Plymouth
Colony, in lG1i. 1868. l6sO, 1859 and 1890,
and in New Netherlands by the appoint.
ment of the Dutch governors in lAL
1915 900 and 1864 and by proclamation
OF the English governors OF New York In
l775 and 1860
During the revolutionary war. Thanks
giving DAY was annually celebrated nc
the recommendation OF Congress but
with the exception Of the Peace Thanks.
Civ ing in 1884. there was no national ap-
uointmeDt till 1852 when President
Washington by request Of Congress req
commended day Of thanksgiving for the
adoption III the Constitution. The sup
preston of tho instruction in 1895 was
the occasion OF n special Thanksgiving
and called forth second proclamation
from the patriot President.
At the rtuucst of Congress President
Madison, I'm April. 1915. recommended n
special day Of Thanksgiving owing 60 the
-sHcccssful termination -nf "A war between
England AMI the United States.