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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

The Michigan NJ. f. conference
closed its session at Kalamazoo Tues
day morning. The appointments were
given out by the Bishop late Monday
night. Hereafter there will be but
seven districts in the conference terri
tory instead of nine as heretofore.
Ionia and Coldwater districts having
been discontinued and the charges
tricts. Ionia county with he excep-
ton of Saranac and Keene charges are
included in the Lansing district. w.
M. Puffer is the presiding elder.
Belding, O. j. Golden; Berlin Centre,
j. w. Davids; Ionia, O. ID. Marlin;
Lyons and Muir, WE. Ogden; Orange,
II. G. Hawley; Orleans, N. T.. Gibbs;
Palo, John Dobson; Portland, N. l..
Bray; Saranac, w. II. Wright; Keene,
j. w. Rochelle; Sebewa, A. X. Stew
art; Dandy, A. 7. Carthon; Hubbard
ston, w. N. Barnes.
There was hot game OF ball last
Saturday between the mines OF the
High School and the Grammar de-
partment in which the former was vic
torious by score of 81 to II. The
latter say the umpire favored their
opponents compelling them to play
against ten men. Webster the crack
pitcher for the High School was
knocked out of the box in the sixth
inning, Vinegar succeeding him.
Cameron and Riker were the battery
for the Grammar boys.
The Stratford Club met Monday
night at the office Of DR.. Morris and
arranged for their winter program.
There were twelve members present
and it was decided to take up the
study of Hamlet. The following Off
GERS were elected:
Presdent-Agnes Spencer
Vice President-W. l. Benedict
sSecretary-Mrs. NJ. A. Reed
Treasurer Ella M. Brown.
Several new members will be adj
LnlbJtu dJ Jilt uthb uttbluR.
The new officers of Doric chapter
were installed Tuesday night by
Grand Patron II. Frank Ireland after
which social half hour was spent
with grapes and bananas for refresh
ments. The retiring Matron, Mrs.
Cannon was extended vote OF thanks
for the efficient manner in which she
conducted the affairs of the chapter
the past year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith returned
to their home in Belding, Tuesday
morning after pleasant visit of three
weeks with their friends here. Mr..
and Mrs. Smith formed many acquaint-
ances while here, who will be glad to
have them repeat their visit next year.
Hart Journal.
r. w. Trussell and wife we're called
to Stanton last Thursday by the death
OF his brothers. wife, Mrs. VIM. w.
Trussell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Moments are useless if trifed away;
and they are dangerously wasted if
consumed by delay in cases where One
Minute Cough Cure would bring i'm
mediate relief w. |. Benedict, Drug
piSt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Sl.OO underwear at 4Sc at j. Il. Web
ber's Bankrupt sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

For SALE:-Three houses. Bar.
gains if purchased soon. Inquire OF
Geo. s. Roosevelt. l6t2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Helen A. Newman has "A nice line of
Tam Caps, Walking Hats and Sailors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Fall millinery goods now in at Hattie
Burk holders.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

800 mackintoshes for So AS at j. r..
Webber's Bankrupt sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Helen A. Newman makes speciality
of repairing hats.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Big stock of new goods for the open
ing of Brokers Main street store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Never meet trouble halfway; let it
do all the walking.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Visit Brokers new dry goods and
bazaar store on Main street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

New fall dress goods just received at
Bricker's, Main street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

Mems suits from $3.50 up at j. T..
Webber's Bankrupt sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

For sale cheap. Two seat canop
top carriage at Fales' livery barn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23

New novelties at Brokers, Main s.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Public library at Benedict's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18
FOREIGN.

Uruguay has rebellion.
A war between Spain and Japan is
threatened.
Germany's emperor undertakes the
task OF uprooting socialism.
Ambassador and Mrs. Bayard were
the guests Of Queen Victoria at Windsor
palace
The total number OF cases Of bubonic
plague In Bombay up to date Is 1888,
Of which 6,979 proved fatal.
The examination OF Col. Cecil Rhodes
before a committee OF parliament con-
corning the Transvaal raid was con-
cluded in London.
A state Of siege has been proclaimed
at Montevldeo and the mobilization Of
tho troops OF the republic OF Uruguay
has been ordered.
Advlces from Samoa are to the effect
that ex-King Tamasese, with a strong
body Of natives, Is threatening King
Malietoa at Apia, the capital.
Mexicans are said to be incenscd over
a proposition by some Boston men for
the return OF the United States aags cap
tured by the Mexican troops during the
war OF 1Sf7.
IT. is stated in Havana that orders
have been given Spanish authorities in
In the most satisfactory manner avail
able, all Americans now in Jail, and 20
cXpe from tie island those found .;uilty.
Terrific gales prevailed In England,
Enormous damage was done to property
on land and many wrecks were reported
on the coast.
King George of Greece Is quoted as
saying that the autonomy of Crete is
out Of the question, because the Cretans
reject II and have lost faith In the
promises OF the powers. They prefer to
die In their own defense rather than
slaughtered like the Armenians. 1t
Ia generally believed In London that
war between Greece and Turkey is i'm
mlnent There Is no longer any doubt
In Athens that Greece will refuse to obey
the demand Of the powers to withdraw
her forces from Crete. Crowds marched
to the palace In Athens. crying "War!
War! War" Great public meetings
were held In Greece to protest against
the action OF the powers. Greece would
rather be blotted out, her prime min
lister declared, than abandon Crete Mt
Europe's threat The European money
markets were panlcky in consequence
Of Greecos belligerent attitude. Lon
don thinks war between Greece and
Turkey Is inevitable
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18
BLONDES AT A PREMIUM.
Three Thousand Women In the Harem
OF the Sultan of Turkey.

Abdul Hamid, the present sultan of
Turkey, has u harem which comprises
no less than 5000 women, among
whom blondes predominant to a very
considerable extent, the Padishah man
ifostlng u very marked preference for
damsels with fair hair and blue eyes.
So thoroughly Is this prediction of
the sultan known that his mother and
lis four legitimate wives, who are
compelled by etiquette each one Of
them to present him every year with
a new odalisque, invariably select a Cir
casslon blonde for the purpose, pur-
chasing her In the slave markets which,
In spite of all that Is said to the con-
tlary, still exist at Consantinople for
prices ranging all the way from $1,000
to $4,000. The sultan only keeps these
odallsques for any length of time II
they bear him children. Otherwise he
gives them away to his officials and
dignitarios, tho presentation being re-
garded as u signal honor which Is,
moreover, invariably accompanied by
of dowry.
A feature which has never been
touched upon In connection with the
reigning family of Turkey. is the in.
fanticide, True none of the sultan's
own offspring are killed, but the chill
dren Of his male relatives are pitilossly
stl0ngled soon after their birth. TO
such an extent has this practice cen
IT, vogue at Constantinople that the
father Of the present sultan was the
first ruler of the Ottoman empire who
ever had any children living at the
time of his accession to the throne.
rho present sultan has followed the
example of his predecessor, and his
brothers, though married, have no chill.
dren living.
1t will doubtless he news to those
who take any interest in the mysteries
Of oriental life to learn that the en-
uchs intrusted with the duty of guard
ing the 5000 women of the harom ar,
merely thirty In number, half Of then
chief, coal black negro, rejoicing ii
| the title Of kislar agha, being accorded
the same rank as the grand vizler o
the empire, and as such entitled t
be addressed az your highness and t
precede such vassal princes as tn
khedive of Egypt and Prince Ferdinan,
of Bulgaria.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

st. Patrick, whose work as wonder
Is the theme of Grafton and song,
Was diligent, true son OF thunder
In an age of oppression and wrong,
While the doctrine Of loving each other
Lay dormant and dead from its birth
And no man called his fellow his
brother
On the face of Gods beautiful earth
While envy and terror and battle
Drove men to the brink of despair,
Reduced them to dumb driven cattle
Or the plane of the beast in his lair
This shepherd and son of the mountain
In prayer, meath the sunset OF even
Slaked his thirst at Jehoyahs oWr
fountain,
Lit his lamp at the altar Of heaven
That bright little isle OF the ocean,
Old Erin, the home OF the Lrave,
Still remembers st. Patrick's devotion
And treasures the gift that he gave,
And her sons in the deepest recesses
or civilization and fame
Come forth on this day with their tresses
And weave bright wreath for his
name.
Thomas Baird.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18

Catholics Of great ability, but they
were to be found everywhere except in
ireland. One exile became a marshal
of France, another prime minister of
Spain In his palace at Madrid he had
he pleasure Of being assidut usly courted
by the ambassadors Of George III. and
Of bidding defiance in high terms to
the ambassadors Of George III. Scat
tered all over Europe were brave Irish
generals, dexterous Irish diplomatists,
Irish counts, Irish barons, Irish knights
Of st. Louis and Of st. Leopold, of the
White Eagle and of the Golden Fleece,
Who il they had remained in the house
Of bondage, could not have been ensigns
OF regiments or freemen Of petty COR
porations."
So wrote Macaulay of the Irish of the
eighteenth century, and though better
days have come for Ireland it is still
true that there are more successful Irish
men in other lands. There are Irish
governors and high officials Of British
provinces and American states.
Thomas darcy McGee was among
the organizing statesmen of Canada
Thomas Francis Meagher was governor
Of Montana and marked for higher
hoEors when accident cut short his
career. Gervan Duffy was the leading
attorney of Australia. And Of the Irish
soldiers, scholars, statesmen and writers
eminent in America the names would
fill a column.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18

The discovery OF substitute for rub
er, which, 1t is said, can be produced
In large quantities at less than quarter
the cost of the genuine rubber, Is an
ncunced by Sonoma county, Cal.
journal. The substance is the produc;
OF tree which grows abundanty In
the central part OF the state.
Webb McNall Of Kansas, state super
intendent OF insurance, has addressed
letters to the Connecticut Mutual Life
and the New York Life Insul ance com
panies, refusing to grant them licenses
to do business in Kansas for the ensu-
ing year because the claims Of Mrs.
Sallie Hillman for the death Of her hus-
band had not been paid
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18
NO WONDER,

"'rhe newly welded couple next door
do not seem to be on good terms"
No. she painted the porch chairs
and forgot to tell him. Omaha Bee
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18
STUMPED.

What do you call that vile COM
pound. WAITER"
That's an entry, sir"
Where's the exit?"-New York
World.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18

Madison, March lin the upper
house senate bill was passed to con-
soldate the general election code and
secure greater secrecy and purity of the
ballot. Assembly bills were concurred
in organizing the town of Crivitz in
Marinette county; appropriating S100
each to Massrs. Woodwork, Lewis
and McGrath. legislative visiting COM
m'ttee, for visiting the state institu-
tons; authorizing the erection of a
bridge across the Kickapoo river and
authorizing the governor to designate
day to be known as arbor day and
bird day The substitute fish and
game bill was rereferred with the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18

Madison, March 9-Senator Austin
presented resolutions of sympathy and
respect on the death of Allen Warden,
who was a member of the second Wis
consin convention, which were adopted.
Assembly bills were concurred IN, to
vacate cemetery in the city of Water
town; to establish ferry in Buffalo
county; comforting civil jurisdiction on
the county court of Jefferson county;
authorizing dam across Hay river in
Barron county; to amend the law to
establish a municipal court in the viii
lage Of Waukesha, and relating to the
salary of the county judge Of Kewaunee
county.
In the assembly Mr.. Hall created a
laugh by offering a resolution providing
that no adjournment except from day
to day take place before April 3. Senate
bill No. 1870 relating to the election or
appointment of women upon boards OF
education in cities Of the second and
third classes. existing under special
charters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-18
Wisconsin Legislature.

Madison, March SIN the senate
the assembly joint resolution in the
form Of memorial to congress to pass
the bill increasing the compensation OF
railway mail clerks was concurred in.
Many local bills were passed.
In the assembly the chief
clerk read statement of bust
ness at the beginning of this week.
1t showed that of the 631 assembly bills
introduced 391 are now in committees
III have been indefinitely postponed, "a
passed, A pending out not ready for
passage, 20 concurred il by senate, 81
pending In senate. There are now
433 bills, assembly and senate, before
lower house committees, which have
reported 295. The assembly has re-
ceived and referred 81 senate bills.
Senate bills were concurred in, relating
to sewer and street assessments; relat
ing to dairy statistics and authorizip g
corporations to change their name.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
TRAVELLERS ASSOCIATION.
A Large Attendance at the Convention
Reports Made.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. June THE Ma
tioyal Travellers Protective association
met yesterday, President John A. Lee
presiding. The attendance was large.
The national board of directors re-
ported Il, lS9 members in good stand
ing in the national association, They
also reported that there were no un-
paid death claims against the associa-
ton now. The financial report showed
that the association had in banks May
1897, So, $40 more than at the same date
last year, the total balance May /,
1897, being S33,7 IA. The total expense
for all purposes was Sl7, 1872, the ordi-
nary expenses for conducting the af-
fairs of the association being SIG, 367,
per capita of Sl.46. as compared with
Sl.45 the previous year. There was
paid during the year for indemnity
and death, S62, ,720. No claims which
are regarded as Just were unpaid.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
RAILROADS PROTEST.
Missouri Pacific and Rock Island In Kansa
Object to Their Assessment.

Missouri Pacific and Rock Island In Kansas
Object to Their Assessment.
TOPEKA, Kan, June 5.-The Missouri
Pacific and Rock Island railroads have
protested against the assessment made
on their property in Kansas, and repre-
sentatives of each will be given hear
ing before the state board Of railway
assessors. The assessed valuation OF
each road was raised about 100000
over last year, and the protest led to
the discovery Of an error in the assess
ment Of the Missouri Pacific The
board announc ID that it had raised the
assessment s5Gl, 900, but an error Of
multiplication was made. The assess
ment per mile multiplied by the mile
age of the road gives an increase of
S665, 900 instead OF S56l, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
FELL FROM A GLACIER.


Three Men Lose Their Lives Crossing to
Prince William sound. Aiaeka.
SEATTLE, Wash, June 5.-Ihe fate
Of the three men. Bottchcr, Blackstone
and Molinquc, lost crossing the port
age from Sunrise City, Cook inlet, to
Prince William sound, has just been
learned. The men left Sunrise in
March, accompanied by two guides
When the huge glacier, which must be
crossed to arrive at the sound, was
reached the men hurried ahead of
their guides. They were last seen TAX
ing the left fork of the glacier instead
of the right. A subsequent search
showed that they had reached the edge
OF the unsafe floor of ice and paused,
when the ice broke and dashed them
500 feet to the beach below.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
Gage Upholds the Ciyil Service Law.

WASHINGTON, June h-Congressman
Young, of Philadelphia, has made sew
eral calls upon Secretary cage this
week to induce him to reinstate in the
neighborhood of 50 old soldiers who
were discharged from the Philadelphia
mint. But Mr., Gage is a stanch civil
service reformer and told Young he
could not turn out men without cause
even for the sake of old soldiers. lie
was so much moved, however, by Mr..
Young's eloquence that he promised to
receive the 50 soldiers in a day or two
in u body, with Mr. Young at the head.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
SIXTY THOUSAND MEN.


Ihat IL the reported strength OF the Forces
of Gen. Gomez.
WASHINGTON, June Capt. W. D.
Smith, of the Cuban army, spent con-
siderable time yesterday with the SEN
ate committee on foreign relations. In
brief interview with representative
of the Associated press, he said.
The Cuban army is now in better condition to
resist the Spaniards and to maintain the fight
for independence than 1t has been since the be-
ginning OF the war Gen, Gomez has we'll
disciplined army Of about 10000 men who are
determined to hold out until their efforts
shall be crowned with victory. Our SOL
diers are rapidly procuring arms, and
every day serves to put them on q
better footing in this respect Our
troops enjoy vast advantage over the
Spaniards. in that they are not injuriously af-
fected by the climate, Furthermore, we have
no dlfflculty In feeding our troops All talk
about autonomy and Of Spanish reforms for
Cuba is so much breath wasted There is not
a man in the Cuban army who will agree to ac-
cept anything short Of absolute independence,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
WIRE TAPPERS CAUGHT.
supposed Expert Electricians Deprived Of
$4,000 Snap.

supposed Expert Electricians Deprived Of
a $4,000 Snap.
DENVER, COL, June 1.-Two men CIV
ing their names as Charles Moran and
II. M. Summerfeld, aged respectively
% and 90 years, who have been posing
as expert electricians, were arrested on
a charge Of wire tapping and swindling
the pool rooms of this and many other
cities. Their rooms in the Burke block
were raided and one of the most
complete and expensive outfits for
wire tapping ever seen was found.
The men do not deny that their busi-
ness is robbing pool rooms, and that
they have operated in England, Ger
many, Canada and all over the United
States, but say they have done moth
ing of the kind here. 1t is claimed,
however, that the pool rooms here
were hit yesterday to the extent of
$1,000, and it is believed the two men
arrested are responsible for it.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
SUDDEN RICHES.
u Untaaa Poor Man Falls Heir to an Estato
of Over N3,GoO.ODo

Nuntaaa GOOr Man thlis Her 10 an Estat3
of Over s3,600.0Oo
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Juae 4.-John
Vance, living in sod shanty near
Logging Creek for the past five years,
has just received So. ))) as the returns
from an endowment policy investment
Of years ago He has further received
notice Of the settlement of a
lawsuit, pending 50 years, in favor
Of his mother, who died recently,
leaving him her sole heir. The prop
erty consists of North Carolina es-
tate, stocks and bonds to the amount
of s3,6OO,O0O. To-day, though aged
"A, he will marry Alice Cross
man, l6-year-old girl, who nurscd
him through severe illness. Her
father, a section boss on the Great
Northern, has resigned his job, and
Vance will take the entire Crossman
family to Europe. The Vance story is
authentic, as he has papers to prove it.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
TWO TORNADO VICTIMS.
Near Utica, n. Y, Mrs. Charles Cook and
Son Are Killed While Seeking shelter,

UTICA, N. Y, June "a tornado
swept over territory about 20 miles
long and half mile wide in the west.
ern part of this county yesterday.
Great damage was done by the wind,
especially in the town of West
moreland, where at least half a
dozen barns were blown down and
several houses moved from their foun.
dation. In one barn Mrs. Charles
Cook took refuge with her son, eight
years of age. The barn fell in the
storm and Mrs. Cook was instantly
killed and the boy crushed so badly
that he cannot live In every direc-
tion the highways are blocked by the
trees that were blown across them.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
Soldiers Dissatisfied with Their Food,

CHICAGO, June 5.-United States
troops at Fort Sheridan are in state
of revolt. They marched out of their
mess tent, refusing to touch the rations
served there. Ordered back by their
officers and told to eat, they returned.
but refused to partake of the beef
hearts and livers, which they say is
the bill of fare 365 days out of the
year. The officers pronounce the ex-
isting rations as both insufficient and
unhealthful, and unless the govern
ment becomes more generous serious
trouble may result.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10

senator John i. Henderson, of Mis-
souri,, and Congressman Hit, of Illi-
nois. The last named, it is said, has
been rendered the post, but does not
desire it. Special Commissioner Cal
houn will reach Washington from
Havana next Monday or Tuesday. 1t
is understood that ex-Representative
Aldrich is to be appointed consul-gen-
eral at Havana. Consul-General Lee
has practically closed up the present
work upon which he has been engaged
and the way is now open for the ap-
pointment of his successor.
CUBAN MEETING.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-A large crowd
gathered at the National theater last
night to attend the Cuban meeting in
memory of the Americans who have
sacrificed their lives for Cuba. Speeches
were made by Representatives Swan
son, of Virginia and Greene, of Ne
braska and others. Mr.. Greene de.
clared that not only should the bellig-
erency resolution be passed by con-
gress, but Spain should be given so
many days to take her soldiers from
the island. He made light of the
probability of war with Spain, and
said that If she should declare war
against the United States 100000
swords would gleam in their scab-
bards ready for fight, and the blue
and the gray would march together to
the music of "Dxie."
CONCERNING P0sTMASTERs.
WASHINGTON June 5.-The rule an
nounced shortly after the administra-
tion assumed charge that postmasters
would be allowed to serve out their
full terms unless removed for cause
has been modified and it is expected
that wholesale appointments to post
offices will be made soon. 1t was Of
ticially announced yesterday that the
president and the postmaster-general
will consider as having expired all
post offices which are due to expire be-
tween now and July 15
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-06-10
Epidemic Of Hog Cholera.

WICHITA, Kan, June Am epidemic
of hog cholera has broken out in the
country eight miles west of this place.
Nearly 300 hogs have died already in
one township. Farmers have adopted
rigid measures to stop the spread of
the malady. The hogs are kept in oat
fields or pastures and as soon as an
animal shows signs of sickness it is
killed and its carcass burned.