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The news & observer., 1897-01-20
THE CASE DECIDED.

Albany, n. T., Jan. 19.-The court Of
appeals has decided the Fayerwether
will case by affirming the judgment Of the
lower court with costs TO all parties, pay
able out of the estate. Judge Andrews
dissents. The effect of the decision is to
distribute the $4,000, 900 involved among
the following colleges, in equal proper
tions: Amherst, Bowdoin, Dartmouth,
Williams, Yale, Columbia, Hamilton, La
Fayette, Lincoln. Maryville, Marietta,
Adelbert, Wabash, Park, The Wesley
ian University Of Rochester, Cornell,
Virginia and Hampton and the Union
Theological Seminary. General hospi-
tails and charitable institutions in New
York are cut out Of benefit by this deci-
sion.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
WILL NOT CONSIDER THE BILL.

Washington, Jan. 19.-Expectations
OF passing the Railroad Pooling bill,
which has been pending before the House
Committee on Commerce during the Con-
gress, have been abandoned. Represen-
tatiye Patterson. of Tennessee, who has
had charge OF the bill, spoke of it during
the meeting of the committee to-day,
saying that it was useless to attempt to
press the measure in this Congress. 1t
was now too late in the session, he re-
marked, to secure its enactment into law
and he doubted whether this Congress
would act favorably upon the bill, even
IL there was time to consider it.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
DELEGATES ARRIVING.
The Convention Called by Gov. Mitchell
VIII be Largely Attended.

'N C"ihhNAttVh Sdileu Dy GoV. Mitchell
VIII be Largely Attended.
! Tampa, Fla, Jan. 19.-Delegates are
arriving TO attend the South Atlantic and
Gulf States Harbor Defense and I'm
provement Convention, which is to be
called to order in this city tomorrow.
and it is already clear that the attendance
will be Ear greater than expected by the
promoters of the convention.
Gov. Bloxham will deliver aa address
OF welcome on the part of the State of
Florida, and the convention will be called
to order by the chairman of the Tampa
board of trade.
No definite programme has been map
ped cut as to the plan and purpose OF
the convention, it being thought more
feasible to allow the delega tHens from the
various States to debate the ways and
means literally before any fixed basis of
operation shall be decided upon by the
members. The general aisn in view is to
set up some organized movement for the
establishment and maintenance of better
equipped forts and defenses along the
water boundaries of the United States
Nearly all OF the States Of the Union
will have representatives at the conven-
ton, and it is clear that this will be the
most significant gathering that has ever
been held in this country with a kindred
purpose in view. Ex-Governor Mitchell.
who called the convention. considered
that the causes that have conspired to
make the attendance so large were the
recent rumors Of war with foreign coun-
tries and the actual war that has been in
progress In Cuba, just ninety miles from
the southmost coast Of the United States.
Governor Mitchell says that the eonven-
ton has far outgrowm his expectations,
and declares that the enthusiastic man
ner IN which many Of the States and all
of the leading cities and towns have gone
about selecting Representatives to attend
the convention serve to show that the
eonyentfonrwill be national in its scope.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
TWO STEAMSHIPS COLLIDE.
The British Queen Runs Into the Alvena
OF the Atlas Line.

New York, Jan. 19.-The British
steamer British Queen, Captain Smith,
which arrived this afternoon from Ant
werp, while coming through Gedney
camel at 2:14 n. m, was in collision
with the Outward-bound Atlas Line
steamer Alvena. The British Queen
struck the Alvena amidship on the port
side, tearing large hole in her. The
Alvena ran into shoal water and it was
evident she would float, but a short time.
When the British Queen reached quaran-
tine, Captain Smith declined to make
any statement concerning the collision.
Pilot James Vanpelt, who was soon on the
bridge, said that the British Queen had
just turned from Gedney channel into
the Swash channel when the Alvena
was seen approaching. The British Queen
blew two blasts of her steam whistle,
the Alyena Immediately blew two whis-
ties also, and put her helm TO port. Fear
ing that collision was inevitable the
British Queen Immediately stopped and
reversed her engines at fun speed, but too
late to clear her and struck her on the
port quarter, tearing large hole in her
side. 1t is APPARENT that the Alvena was
badly damaged and in danger of sink
ing and Captain Dow ran his vessel into
shoal water and within a few minutes she
settled by the stern. The British Queen
anchored after the collision, in order to
render all possible assistance. The
steam pilot beat. Walter Adams, which
was on duty off the bar, bore down quick
ly to the Alvena's aid and took all of the
passengers and crew, bringing them to
New York. The Alvena is now on the
edge OF the bar, full OF water and her
cargo is washing ont of her.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
The work OF PROFESSIONALS.

New York, Jan. 19.--The police say
that the theft of a bag containing 5000
from the sidewalk in front of the Pa
cifc bank yesterday was the work of two,
or perhaps three, professionals. They have
no clue to the thieves, and it is unlikely
that the money will be recovered. There
is no suspicion against the messengers
who were carrying the money to the
bank
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
KENNY NAMED IN DELAWARE.
Bryan Supporter Nominated for Senator
by the Democratic Caucus.

Dover, Del, Jan. 19.-The Democratic
Legislature caucus tonight nominated
r. r. Kenney, of Kent, for Senator.
Kenny was nominated on the 26th ballot,
the vote being: Kenney, 13; salisbury,
s; Wolcott, 3; not voting, j.
Mr. Kenney is a prominent lawyer of
Dover He was born in Sussex county
in 1876. and was admitted to the bar in
1873. He was adiutant General of the
State National Guard under Governor
Briggs, but he held no other public Office.
He has always voted the Democratic
ticket, and was an ardent supporter Of
Bryan.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
THE BALLoTING IN NEW YORK.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 19.-The two
Houses of the State legislature voted to-
day separately for United States Senator
to succeed David b. Hill. In the Senate
the vote was Thomas G. Platt 35; Hill
II; George ?. In the Assembly the vote
was as follows: Platt 112; Hill 81:
George 2. The two houses will vote in
joint convention tomorrow.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
MR.. GALLINGER REELECTED.

Concord, N. H., Jan. 19.--Hon. Jacob
III. Gallinger, United States Senator
from New Hampshire was to-day unani-
mously nominated by accama ton and re-
elected by the General Court of the State
TO succeed himself in that office Hosea
W. Parker OF Claremont, received the
votes Of the Democratic members.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20

Denver, Col, Jan. 19-Henry NJ. Tell
Ter, was reelected United States Senator
to-day by the almost unanimous vote Of
the Colorado legislature. All the men,
bers elassed as Populists, Democrats, sil-
yer Republicans and National silyerites
voted solidly for him.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
GOLDBUGS REJOICING.
If Pritchard Wins, Skinner is to Con-
troll Half of the Federal Patronage.

Washington, Jan. 19.-(Special)-The
goldbugs here are rejoicing tonight over
the bright prospects of Pritchard's re-
election.
According to the gossip around the Met
ropoditan Hotel, if Pritchard lands a
winner, Col. Harry Skinner is to dis
pense half of the patronage in
the State. Any Populist or Republican
who can secure SINNERS endorsement
for postmaster, Internal Revenue Col
lector, u. S. Consul and other big of
fees will come mighty near getting there.
1t was Federal patronage that brought
about the repeal of the Skinner silver
faw, and it seems that Federal patronage
is to be used to elect a man 30 the Senate
from North Carolina.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20
ANOTHER ASSIGNMENT.

Rome, Ga, Jan. 19.--J. X. Williamson.
1eweier, made an assignment here to-day
to III. G. Stoffregen for the benefit of
his creditors. There are several pre-
ferred creditors. Assets $4,000; Iiabili-
ties $4,000.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20

Washington, Jan. Representative
Wilher of New York, fled a petition for
habeas corpus to-day for the recovery of
his daughter Edith, now with her mother
in this city.
The news & observer., 1897-01-20

Washington, Jan. 19.--The War Claims
committee of the House to-day voted to
fayorably report the claim for 500. 900 on
account Of damages to ST. Peters Roman
Catholic church of Jackson, Miss, during
the war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10
STATUS OF THE EIGHT-HOUR
DAY.

In view of the renewed agitation for
shorter workday now being carried
on, the following compilation of the
laws of different states which affect
the hours of labor, prepared by Car
roll D. Wright, United States commits
sioner of labor, may be of interest to
our readers:
California-Eight hours of labor con-
stitute a days work, unless it is 9th
er1wise expressly stipulated by the
parties to a contract. A stipulation
that eight hours constitute a days
work must be made part of all con-
tracts to which the state or any mu-
nicipal corporation therein is a party.
But in the case of drivers, conductors
and gripmen of street cars for the
carriage of passengers, days work
consists of Il hours. Employment of
minor children for more than eight
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10
Chief Clerk Thomas.

Chief Clerk Mathonihah Thomas was
born in Glamorganshire, South Wales,
England. His parents came to Utah in
July, 1878, and after a residence of
four years in Salt Lake removed TO
Pennington, where they have ever
since resided.
After receiving the education afforded
by the district schools. Mr. Thomas
made a tour, in 1889, of the northwest
and Pacific slopes. He has engaged
in newspaper work, having been en-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10

ployed on the Ogden Standard, Salt
Lake Herald and Rocky Mountain Ag
riculturalist.
From 1894 to 1896 he engaged in mis-
sionary work for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints in the
Virginia conference, of which he was
president. Later he was employed in
the Sunday school mission cause and
did PROSECUTING work at Bingham in the
fall of 1896. During the last campaign
he was selected president of the Bryan
Silver club, the first club of the kind
organized in Davis county.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10
WORLD OF LABOR.

Glass bricks gain favor.
Eiffel tower weighs 1000 tons.
Venice makes ladies' glass hats.
Pattern makers are advocates Of
high dues.
Pittsburg encaustic tile and mantel
settlers will organize.
California labor exchanges will build
houses for their members. A brick
kiln has been secured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10

hours day is absolutely prohibited,
except in vinicultural or horticultural
pursuits, or in domestic and household
corporations.
Colorado-Eight hours constitute a
days work for all Workmen employed
by the state, or any county, township,
school district, municipality or incor-
porated town.
Nebraska-Eight hours constitute a
legal days work for all classes of me-
chanics, servants and laborers, except
those engaged in farm or domestic
labor.
Missouri-Eight hours constitute
legal days work. The law does not
prevent an agreement to work for a
longer or shorter time, and does not
apply TO laborers and farm hands in
the service of farmers or others en-
gagged in agriculture.
New JerSey-Eight hours constitute
days labor on any day whereon
any general or municipal election shall
be held.
New York-Eight hours constitute a
days work for mechanics, workingmen
and laborers, except in farm or domes-
tic labor; but overwork for extra pay
is permitted. The law applies to those
employed by the state or municipality,
or by persons contracting for state
work.
OhlO-Elght hours shall constitute a
days work in all enga gements to labor
in any mechanical, manufacturing or
mining business, unless otherwise eX-
pressly stipulated in the contract But
in case of conductors, engineers, fire
men or trainmen of railroads, a days
work consists of ten hours.
Pennsylvania-Ei hours, between
rising and setting of sun, constitute a
days work. in the absence of an agree
ment for longer time. The law does
not apply to farm labor or to service
by the year, month, ETC., but in case
of employees of street railroads a days
work consists of II hours.
Utah-Eight hours constitute a: days
work upon all public works and in all
underground mines or workings, smelt-
ers and all other institutions for the
reduction or refining of ores.
Kansas-Eight hours constitute a
days work for all laborers, mechanics
or other persons employed by or on
behalf of the state or any county, city,
township or other municipality.
Wyoming Eight hours actual work
constitutes a legal days work in all
mines and public works.
United States-Eight hours shall con-
stitute a days work for all laborers,
workmen or mechanics who may be
employed by or on behalf of the United
States.
Connecticut-Eight hours of labor
constitutes lawful days work, unless
otherwise agreed.
District of Columbia-Eight hours
constitute a days work for all labor
ers or mechanics employed by or on
behalf of the District of Columbia.
Idaho-Eight hours actual work con-
stitutes a lawful DAVIS work on all
state and municipal works.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10

RADIO, coming to Utah in 1891. He COM
menced the study of law in this city
and is now associated with Judge w.
L. McGinnis of ogden. Mr.. O'Brien
took the place of w. L. Peyton on the
Democratic ticket.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10
Representative W. H. o'Brien.

Representative W. II. O'Brien.
William H. O'Brien of Weber county
was born at Baltimore, Nd. in 1866.
and when a child went to India, where
his father was engaged in business on
the Irrawaddy river. After prelimin-
airy training, he entered the University
of Edinburgh, taking a three-years'
course. and then went to Germany, to
complete his education. His health
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10
Representative r. B. Shepard.

Representative Richard B. Shepard
of Salt Lake was born at Mt. Vernon,
Ind, in 1854. He is a lawyer of recog-
nized ability, and though still COM
paratively young man, has been a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-10

member of the bar for several years.
Prior to coming to Salt Lake in 1872
he practiced law in Kansas. Mr.. Shep-
ard changed his politics a short time
before his election and went to the
legislature on the Democratic ticket.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
ORLEANS-OTISCO

Wedding bells will soon ring.
NJ. NJ. Benedict is breaking a fine
colt.
J. T. Angel of Bedding was in town,
Monday.
Mr.. Forbs of Ionia, was in town,
Monday. buying cattle.
Mat Kohn and family attended the
play at Otisco, Friday night.
Chas. Seeley attended the teachers
institute at Ionia, Saturday.
Mrs. Vim. Mooney and Miss Terry
spent Saturday and Sunday at Bedding.
Mrs. G. Il. Hotchkiss and Mrs. Geo.
Hotchkiss, Of Keene, and Miss Alice
White of Bellaire, received word last
week from England stating the death
of their aunt, Miss White who leaves
an amount of money and they are the
only heirs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
CHADWICK.

Hiram Hall is buying potatoes at
Shiloh.
Miss Clara Howe is visiting friends
in Woodland.
Will Smith and family OF Fairplains,
Sundayed at +. Holmes.
Mrs. j. Lane, of Orleans, was guest
OF Mrs. h. Freeman, Thursday.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Green's NJ K. church will give their
experience social at the M. +. parson-
age, Friday evening, February II.
Refreshments will be served and all
are invited TO attend.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the
home of Mrs. Fred Cutler last Thurs
day at 10 a. m. and after the usual bus
mess meeting and reading course, all
adjourned to the dinning-room where
covers were laid for twenty-three.
After doing justice TO the tempting
viands they adjourned until the next
meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
ORLEANS.

Oscar Emory was in Ionia, Saturday.
A. j. Hale made a business trip to
Ionia, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Beldng
were in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Alfred Benedict and Miss Mil
lie Doty were in Ionia Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Purdy of Otisco
called on relatives here Thursday
Albert Cusser and wife spent Satur-
day with her mother, Mrs. Wheeler.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Kitson of Easton
were guests at A. j. Hale's, Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Frank Hannah, and Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Sutherland were in Belding,
Thursday.
Mr.. VIM. Kelley dropped dead while
helping his son load logs in his woods
last Sunday morning
Mrs. o. w. Lane and two children,
and Mrs. G. Thayer were in Fairplains
visiting relatives, Thursday.
A. j. Hale is buying beans and ex-
poets to have everything in order so as
TO begin looking over beans the latter
part OF this week.
Chas. Ladow and wife were pleasant
ly surprised last Wednesday evening
by about twenty friends. Lunch wa;
served and Jolly time enjoyed by all
A company OF ten friends, with wei
laden lunch baskets, drove to Lyons
Saturday, and gave Rev. w. A Ogder
and wife a complete surprise. All re
port pleasant time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
KEENE.

r. Casper drew his hogs to Saranac,
Saturday.
M. Kemp was in this vicinity Sunday
afternoon.
f. Hansen is visiting his brother,
G.. Hansen.
Zahm Bros. went to Belding Satur-
day evening.
J. Breuer and family visited A. Gas
per, Thursday.
w. Carr and wife of Lowell visited
with S. Carr Sunday.
John Gardner was in Grand Rapids
Thursday and Friday.
Fred Loucks and wife were in Bel
ding Friday afternoon.
Fred Loucks and John Zahm went to
Lowell Saturday morning.
Joseph Laux and wife of Easton Wis
tied John Retterstoff, Sunday.
Frank and Carrie Hoover from near
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
ROUND ABOUT US.
NeWSy Items Gathered In by the Banners staff
of Special Correspondents
ALTON.

Lillian MCGEE was on the sick list
last week. j
Hosmer Andrews was on the sick
list last week.
Ed. Simmons now occupies the Geo,
Fletcher farm.
Mr.. Basom will occupy one OF the
mill cottages.
L. Ring visited relatives in Belding,
last Wednesday.
John Andrews and little son are con.
fined TO the house.
be Fites and Godfrey Berrie were
in Ionia last Friday.
Peter Keech was in Belding on bust.
ness one day last week.
The dance at the hall Friday night
was poorly attended.
Peter Keech went to Grand Rapids
with a load of beef last week.
Prayer meeting was held at Warren
Ford's last Thursday evening.
Miss Ida Cooper, of east Lowell, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Hapeman.
VIM. Condon's horse ran away one
day last week and broke the cutter.
The saw mill arrived at the cider
mill last Friday but has not got to
running.
Miss Martha Gehan, Of Parnell, was
guest at Otis Whites several day 5
last week
Warren Ford was out 10 church.
Sunday, the first time since cutting
his ankle.
Tom Reed has very sore eye caused
from corn stalk coming in close con.
tact with it.
Nh. and Mrs. Geo. f. White, of
Lowell, were guests at Warren Ford S
last Wednesday.
Chas. Andrews took his little boy to
Hastings last week and left him in the
care of Mr. Murray.
Bren Scalley's horse broke loose
one day last week and ran nearly four
miles before he was caught.
The home OF Chas. Aldrich was
burned to the ground with nearly all
its contents last Wednesday.
Nelson Lewis caught two fish in the
lake last week, one weighing - pounds
and the other 8. The 8 pound one got
away.
Will DcGraw, of Belding, was here
SUNDAY. His mother, Mrs. Mosher,
and sister, Mrs. Tarbell, returned
with him.
Mrs. j. Mosher and daughter, Mrs.
Abbie Tarbell, Of Dakota, visited at
VIM. Clark's, in Saranac, a few days
last week.
The girl who has been living with
the family Of Andrew Pottruff tried to
commit suicide one day last week by
taking strychnine. DR.. Goodspied was
called in time to save her.
Sam Wingier ST., died last Wednes
day morning. The funeral was held
at the house. Saturday at o'clock and
a very large number followed the re-
mains TO its last resting place in the
Alton cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
SMYRNA.

Charles Condor returned to Dakota
Tuesday.
Charles Cowles was in Ionia on bus
mess Tuesday
Mrs. Clay Tallman of Orleans visited
friends here Saturday.
j. Nj. Earle of Lansing visited his
sister, Helen, last week
Miss Nettie Wagner of Bedding Sun
dayed at Geo. Hoppough's.
Mrs. T. S. Buell. has a nephew visit
ing her from Warren, Ohio.
Mrs. Edith Wright OF Beldlng is Wis
iting relatives in this place
Mrs. r. B. Cowles spent part of last
week visiting Belding friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Francis spent
part of last week visiting friends near
Ionia.
Miss Addie Brink has returned home
from Tustin after long visit with hei
mother.
very pleasing entertainment here last
Friday evening.
Clayton Hoppough has been visiting
his brother, Carl, at the Agriculture
college for few days.
Mrs. Albert Emmonds of Lincoln
Lake is visiting her brother, Samue
Davis, and with Mr.. and Mrs Davis
spent Sunday at r b. Cowles'.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Condor gave them farewell
reception at the residence of Cyru
Beedy, Saturday evening; also at thu
residence OF Sam Condor Monday ev
ening. Those present report "a gooc
time and lots of fun.
The Smyrna Sunday school will Civ
an entertainment, Tuesday evening
February Is, consisting OF music am
humorous recitations, assisted by Nh
and Mrs. Ravn. The school is shor
of finance and we shall expect GU
friends to come out and help us Tn
Cook Bros. are expected TO assist !
the music. Admittance, 10 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
KNOXVILLE.

A little more snow would be in order
The ice harvest is in full blast on the
mill-pond.
The sewing society met at Mrs. W..
j. Murray's, Wednesday.
Mrs. Will Richardson is entertain
ing her sister from Dandy.
Luther Berry Of Chadwick was the
guest OF Jay Raby, Sunday.
The Divine Healer struck Kiddville
last Friday evening and he is giving
lectures at the school house every
evening He tried his supernatural
mowers on Uncle Matthias Lehman for
deafness. He anointed the old mans
ears with olive oil, and we presume
that the hearing will come later on;
that is IL Matthias has sufficient faith.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
FALLAsBURG.

Elmer Reed and wife Sundayed at
b. Sage's.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Barber, a
fine son February 4th.
Ed. Weeks and wife visited at Mrs.
p. Bovee's, Wednesday.
Mr.. Stanton and wife have gone to
Newaygo TO visit relatives
If report is true we will soon lose
some of our old neighbors.
Mrs. j. Richmond OF Lowell spent
last week with her brother, b. Sage.
Max Denny and wife and Frank
Sherard spent Sunday at Elmer Rich
mond's.
Max Denny commenced his spring S
work by papering tor VIM. Warner,
Thursday.
Albert Steketee and Ed. Tower with
their families spent Thursday evening
with b. Wilkinson.
A number of neighbors spent Thurs
day evening at Leroy Sayles' with old
friends from Nebraska.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-11
GRATTAN- VERGENNEs.

Billy Heffron and family spent Subs
day at A. Weekes'.
Born, TO Mr.. aud Mrs. Abraham
Blasser, Feb. s, boy.
A great many protestants attended
services at the Grattan church, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. X. Porter were
guests OF II. ID. Weekes one day last
week.
M. Hogan sold two hogs not quite
year old which weighed over 900
pounds.
Will Frederick has bought the Bisby
farm and Jay Cummings has moved
back to Steve Rennells', of Grattan.