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The Republican journal., 1897-12-02
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The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its stages
only positive cure known to the medical fraterni-
ty Catarrh being constitutional disease requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying tie foundation of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature i'll doing its work The
proprietors have much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of
testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
nB-Sold by Druggists, Toe. AVIS
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02
Hot After Lobster Fishermen.

BATH, Nov. 2S,-fish warden Abner G.
Johnson of Ashdale is having hot time
with the lobster fishermen. The fishermen
have become 80 worked up against him that
some of them have threatened to shoot him
on sight, but he is not IN the least deferred
from doing his duty. Last week he captur-
ed 500 short Holsters. Among other seizures
was one of 81 Holsters at Cliff island from
John Griffin. Griffin claims his Holsters
were not "short' within the contemplation
of the law, and he intends to carry the case
to the courts.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02

Statistics published in the Wool Rec
ord show that in 1880 Maiae had 596, 800
sheep, valued at 81, 926, O49. The number
did not fall below the half million mark
until 1898, when Maine had 1893, 7O4 sheep
in 1894, 1926, 937; in 1895, 2s4, 435; in 1896,
25s, s36; in 1897, 23o, 1854, valued at SAIL
GIL. The same authority gives the aver
age value of sheep per head in Maine for
ten years as S2.sS; the average for the
United States, 81. 21,
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02
The Festival Chorus Concert.

The Belfast Branch of the Maine Festival
Chorus will give concert al I'D Fellows
Hall tomorrow, Friday, evening. The price
of admission will be 25 cents to all parts of
the house, and tickets can be obtained at E.
S. Pitchers store, or of any member of the
| chorus. The following program is announc-
ed:
Soldiers Chorus (FauSD Gounod
Duet. The Dance Wieeand
Miss Sullivan, Mrs Quimby.
soprano, Ora Pro Nobis Piccolomini
Mrs. HoweS.
Battle Hymn, Chapman
Bar. solo by Mr. Parker
Quartette, The Parting Kiss, Pnisuti
Mrs. Howes, Mrs. Pitcher, Mr. White, Mr. Pitcher
Tenor Mona, Adams
Mr.. White
Evening, Lassen
soprano, Love me well Bembery
Evelyn Frost.
Thanks be to God, Mendelssohn
Cornet solo "Festlyal Polka Roundy
Mr.. B. A. Roundy.
Stars of the Summer Night owen
Ladies voices
Anvil chorus with anvils) Verdi
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02

The Rridgton News comes out the day
after Thanksgiving with instructions as to
carving turkey. Too late, Major No
more turkey until next November.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02

One Of the early Bowdoin college classes
invented a unique scheme for souvenirs
to take the place of the ordinary class
pictures. Instead of the photos thev had
small busts of the favo1ite professors
made and given to each member CT the
The scheme seems to have taken. for
we frequently see mention of ''busts'' in
connection with colleges all over the
country.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02

Hanna has the grippe. A little while
ago the Democratic papers were saying he
lad lost his grip.
What's the mattar with uoppoo III.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02

$1O5 for burying tramp is pretty stiff
charge, even if brought against the State.
Yet this is the claim presented by an under
taker at Wlnterport, at the last meeting of
the Governor and Council.
Our Winterport correspondent writes :
''The above item has been going the rounds
of the newspapers, but the undertaken here
knows nothing of any such case. Sometime
ago four men We're drowned while crossing
the river at Bucksport and one of the bodies
came ashore at Winterport The selectmen
notified the coroner, who came and viewed
the body, and his employers at Bucksport
who came and identified it, after which it
was taken to Bucksport That is all Winter
port had to do with the case, so we are in
formed. Should any one desire to know the
items of the bill, no doubt the coroner could
give them Was he tramp? 1t was not so
understood at the inquest.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02

Residents Of Maine who can remember
he'll the wild pigeons sometimes came
in tlteks dense enough to almost obscure
the san will hear with surprise the an
nouncement Of the Smithsonian Institute
that this bird is extinct.
This seems hardly credible, and many
who recall the days when the wild pigeons
were 50 abundant would like to know what
caused their extinction. They were once
shipped from Belfast in large quantities.
and were very abundant in eastern Maine.
where they were shot from 'rakers'' on
the shores of tide water rivers, and taken
with nets in nearby pastures. In their
wild state they We're entirely devoid of
fat, which, however, was soon developed
when they were placed in coop and
given all the corn they could eat. The
roast pigeon thus fattened made dish fit
TO set before king.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-02

ut is an old saying that when one has
once tasted Mississippi water in New Or
leans the Crescent City has fascination
that cannot be resisted" says the New
Orleans Times Democrat But this is also
true of other localities where the precau
ton of boiling the water was neglected
and the fascinating undertaken offered his
irresistible attentions. Portsmouth Her
aid.
Mississippi water in its original state is
about the color and nearly the consistency
Of pea soup. For family use it is filtered
but the rainwater held in large wooden
cisteIns, cask-shaped, and standing on
posts above the ground, has the prefer
ence
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28
DRUMMER roy OF SHILOH.

At the Opera House next Wednes-
day and Thursday nights, November
3rd and 4th, will be presented under
the auspices OF the Knights OF Pythias,
one of the most superb entertainments
that has visited this city for some time.
1t is the Darlington illustrated enter
tainments by A. X. Darlington, the
famous Drummer Boy OF Shiloh. III
was given 342 consecutive nights In
Chicago and has met with great sue
cess wherever presented. Not only
does the illustrations take in the bat
ties of the Civil war but also fine piano.
ramic views of historical interest
throughout the world, accompanied
with fine lecture by Mr.. Darlington,
who will make the battle scenes OF war
more realistic with his drum. The
pictures are the finest ever thrown on
canvas.
The testimonials to the merits OF the
are numerous. Every
old soldier, every citizen, every school
boy and girl should see and hear IT..
A matinee will be given Thursday al
ternoon after school. Admission 10
and % cents; matinee, 10 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

Fred Stall and Thos. Doyle are back
from Dakota.
Mrs. Fisk Bangs and baby Bangs
are in Lansing this week.
Chas. Loomis and wife of Fennville
have been guests OF Hoyt Pierce.
Ellis Ranney was home from the
Agricultural College over Sunday.
Mrs. o. J. Wheeler and Mrs. o. c..
Wheeler are visiting in Grand Ledge
and Lansing.
G. M. Harrington is building fine
addition to his house. G.. G. Briggs
and M. A. Cooley are the builders.
The ladies of the First ward will
serve ten cent tea at the home Of
Mrs. Alvin Morse, Wednesday, Nov. 3,
from to 5 p. IN.
.. j. Wheeler has gone to Ottawa
and Muskegon counties for short
time to put up windmills for the Maud
>. company OF Lansing. He is still in
the well business.
Chicken thieves are around again as
recently Bert Allen, Ida Lee and Mrs.
White and others have had their hen
roosts visited. A chicken thief is the
meanest skunk in existence.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Millard enter
tained Mrs Nelson Holmes of Grattan,
and w. l.. Hough and children OF
North Baltimore Monday night. Mr..
Hough left for home Friday morning
taking his children.
Chas. Hoyt while taking down lad
der from house he was painting for
Robt. Wilton last Saturday had the
misfortune to allow it to get the advan-
tage of him and it kicked back break
ing one of his ribs. DR.. Ferguson re-
duced the fracture and he is at work
again this week.
Mrs. Jane Smith of CORTLAND was a
guest last week of her granddaughter,
Mrs. j. f.. Dodson. She is SO years
old. Mr.. and Mrs. DodsOn also enter
tanned George and Will Myers and
Geo. Carbough of Portland and her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Howard
Of Orleans over Sunday.
F.. w. Howard returned from the
east Monday, and on Wednesday morn
ing received telegram announcing
the death of his father, Joseph Howard,
and left on the first train for Northamp-
ton. While there last week his father,
who is 81 years old was well as usual
and his sudden death was a surprise.
l.. p. Mitchell the materalzing med
ium Of Wheeler, Mich, was at George
Provonche's Friday ami Saturday
nights and gave seances to company
Of thirtyfve or forty. Witnesses avon
that 30 or 40 forms of deceased people
we're materalized and brought to view.
Among whom were j. S. Gage, Geo.
Curry, several soldiers in uniform and
number of ladies. j. w. Cooper,
Chas. Brown and James Kilbourne
were the committee and they aver il
the forms were not spirits Mr.. Mitchell
| is clever deceiver. An immense
Hindoo appeared in the room and
| frightened little boy so he tainted
away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.

Thursday, October rs.
sp. nj. o. Foresters.
Monday, November 4.
1880 p. NIX. o. II. NJ
Tuesday, November =.
1880 p. nj. o. o. +.
Wednesday, November 8.
: go p. NIX. OF l..
s;O0-Royal Neighbors.
Opera House-"Drummer Boy OF shiloh"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28
MARY LOOMS DEAD.

Miss Mary Loomis died last night at
eleven o'clock, at her residence near
Cooks Corners, aged 81 years. Her
death resulted from the injury received
few weeks ago from the kick of one
of her horses. She, with her brother,
Alfred, were pioneers of this township
and for many years lived together, his
death two years ago separating them.
At the time she was injured nurse
was sent from Chicago by her sister,
Mrs. Early, to care for her, with in
structions to her physician, DR.. Stan
ton, to give her the best attention
possible, which has been done. Be-
coming worse, Mrs. Early, who is
quite feeble, was sent for a few days
ago and is now very sick with pheu-
monia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28
HOT TIME
IN THE OLD TOWN
DAY AND NIGHT
DA NAND 4NIN II
GRAND RAPIDS CARNIVAL

GRAND RAPIDS CARNIVAL OF
FUN, OCTOBER 20 to 20.
For which occasion, the G. 81 w. M.
and D.G.R. & w. lines will sell tickets
to Grand Rapids and return from all
stations in Michigan at one fare rate.
Selling days Oct. 18th to 10Th. Return
limit oct. Both. See later announce
ments of special rate one day excur-
sions. GEO. DEHAvEN, @. Il. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28
DRESS MAKING.

Miss Alberta Smith has returned
from Grand Rapids where she has
spent some time in the best shops Of
the city getting the very latest in
styles, and is now prepared to do sew
ing by the day Those wishing her
services please call or leave word at
the residence of H. l.. VanBenschoten,
Pearl street
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Disbursements for life by burns or
scalds may be avoided by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
remedy for piles and for all kinds of
sores and skin troubles. w. |. Bene-
dict, Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28


Miss Blanche Rowland went to Bel
ding, Monday, to work in the box fac
tory.-Saranac Advertiser.
Mrs. G. w. Felch spent Sunday and
few days this week with her son,
Charles, and wife at Bedding.
City Gazette.
Chas. A. Wagner of Bedding, piano
tuner, was doing work in town this
week, the guest OF the Sabin House
Luther Observer.
VIM. Benedict of Bedding was in the
village on business, Monday.-C. j.
Knapp of Belding was seen on our
streets, Monday Odessa Wave.
Mrs. Chas. O'Brien, wife of a ID. c..
r. & w. brakeman, committed suicide
at Ionia last week, jealousy being the
cause. Two children boy of and
girl A.
A meeting of the Whist club has
been called for Tuesday evening at the
X. Z. hall. All members and those
wishing to become members should be
sure TO attend.
There are said to be i'm Michigan
white cedar shingles now doing good
service on roofs in that state that have
been in full exposure and wear for over
seyenty-five years.
Mrs. o. III. Sylvester and Miss Villa
McElroy drove to Bedding Monday.
Miss McElroy will visit for few days
In Bedding before returning to her
home in Greenville. Mrs. Sylvester
had their household goods moved from
Bedding to this place and returned
home Tuesday. GAINESVILLE Record.
A shocking accident occurred at five
o'clock Monday evening at the Hall
farm in Orleans. Guy A. Hall and
several men were at work moving a
hog pen. The building, which was
quite heavy structure, had been
raised and there were half dozen
jack screws under the stills. Mr. Hall s
little boy sat near the building which
suddenly slipped from its blocking,
and as it went over onto the ground
caught the little one, crushing out its
very life. The child was under the
edge of the building eight minutes
before he could be released, and lived
less than an hour, not regaining con-
seriousness. DIR. Mcdonald was called
but no help could save him. The little
ones name was Levi j., named after
his grandfather, Levi j. Barnard, oil
J Berlin. He was bright lad and the
J parents and relatives have the sym
pGthy OF all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Call on G.. w. Hill the new barber
for a good clean shave and hair cut.
Agent for the Baxter Steam Laundry.
Good work. Prompt delivery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

WANTED:-Ladies, something new.
Toney Office business or canvassing.
Nothing ever equalled this. Let every
one try once more. Write
HEALTH Co., Jackson, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28
NOTICE /!

To the ladies of Belding: Those
owing me will please settle accounts
with Miss Edna VanSlyke.
MRS. w. l.. JACKSON.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

There is nothing that can give you
peace but yourself There is nothing
that can give you peace but the
triumph OF your principles.-E
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Scotch cheviot rams, full blood, reg
istered, for sale. Inquire of Ray
Mikesell, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

LoST:-Black fascinator, Sunday be-
tween Mrs. M. II. Weter's and Bridge
street bridge. Finder leave at BAN
NER Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

See the black and blue fine Jersey
5000 overcoats that j. Il. Webber is
selling at his bankrupt sale at $l0.9S.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

To Observation-Disclosures property
in Grand Rapids for same in Belding.
Inquire of II. II. Porter at Model
Marke Ell
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Helen A. Newman calls your atten-
ton to the big line OF new street hats
and caps this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

The black frieze $15. 90 ulster at SO 90
at j. L. Webber's bankrupt sale is
worthy the consideration of all our
readers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Edna Lyalls complete works added
this week to public library ut Benedicts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Helen A. Newman invites you to
step in any time and look at the new
styles in millinery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Best line of Felt and Beaver shoes
ever shown in Belding. The City
Shoe Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Don't overlook the black and blue
1898 overcoats at J. T. Webber's bank
rupt sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

New fall dress goods just received at
Brokers, Main street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Buy your potato crates at the plan
ing mill. 81 LOO per dozen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Buy your potato crates at the plan
ing mill. $l00 per dozen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Big stock of new goods for the open
ing of Brokers Main street store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Buy your potato crates at the planning
mill. $l.00 per dozen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Visit Brokers new dry goods and
bazaar store on Main street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Best set ring on earth for $500 at
Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

A large assortment Of leather boots,
? cheap, at the City Shoe Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Look at our Thomas G. Plant shoes.
Just arrived, at The City Shoe Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

For sale cheap. Two seat canopy
top carriage at Fales' livery barn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Finest line of lamps in Bedding.
Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Rubbers of all kinds and sizes at the
City Shoe Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Elegant long guard chain, $500 at
RicahV'S
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

New silverware at Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Good watch $3.50 at Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

New novelties at Bricker's, Main st.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28

Elegant gold rings $l.OO at Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Public library at Benedict's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

1t is not usual for college to adopt a
policy one Of whose declared ends is to
reduce the number OF it's students, but ac-
oording to the North Adams Transcript,
Williams College is about to shape her
course with that as one of the purposes in
view. Only about 800 students are desired
with present accommodations while the
incoming class and other classes are crowd
Ing her up toward the 400 figure. To bring
about the result proposed the college au-
thorities have adopted two measures rails
ing the standard of admission and giving
less college financial aid to students. The
whole aid to needy students has been about
$4,000 annually. which was more than the
legitimate income of the benevolent funds
and some of this the college will cut off
In justice to itself. Raising the standard
OF admission and making the whole course
enc of higher scholarship will probably
have as restrictive an effect as reducing
the supplies. The requirements for admis-
sion to the scientific course will be even
more difficult than those for the classical
course, especially in the matter of French
and German involved. A preparatory study
OF three years and a knowledge of the his
tory OF French literature from the earliest
times to the beginning of the eighteenth
century are among them. Questions and
answers in the examination must be writ
ten in French, and a text book In the
French language must be used. At a re-
cent examination only one candidate out
of ten was accepted, though some of them
were able to enter Princeton. High stand
ards are good things, but the college must
be careful that they are not overdone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
A Delicate Flattercr.

From the Seattle Times
Il suppose We all have our little vani-
ties" said the Hon. James Hamilton Lewis
when complimented on his many accom-
plishmen;s. You remember how a shrewd
person warmed even the heart of the iron
duke by remarking when presented: Il have
longed, your grace, for the honor of meet
Ing the one man in Europe who is proof
against fiattery.' But the palm for deli
cate compliment belongs to a man who
called me to the door of the House the
other day. is this Col. James Hamilton
LewisT he asked as 1 faced him. Plain
Mr.. Lewis, at your service 1 answered.
Mr.. Lewis said he, was much struck
with a speech you made in the House last
week that went to the document room to
get a copy for myself and another for a
friend. They charged me five cents for a
copy, and / hadn't the change. Could you
lend me enough to buy two copies?' As it
happened, / had not made any speech the
week before, and, of course. they don't sell
speeches at the document room; but 1 let
him have the dime he wanted. I reproached
myself afterward for not making it a quar-
ter. Such an artist at flattery as he ought
to drink something better than ten-cent
whisky"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
At Home in the Water, but Can't
Get Out of the Water at Home.
THE BAqFLESHIP INDIANA At HALIFAX
The Need of More Docking Facili-
ties for the U. S. Navy.
AT A DISADVANTAGE IN WAR
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
The Indiana is the largest ship that has
ever been docked at Halifax. and the in
habitants of that quaint old town are max
ing much of the occasion. Two years ago
the Haligonians rejoiced in the report that
the Indiana could be prepared for her Of
fetal speed trial only by docking at Hall
fax: but for political reasons the ship ran
her course with a foul bottom, and in the
name of patriotism, he builders had to
dream of the other quarter knots and the
added bonus she would certainly have gain
ed had she been properly slicked. After a
venturesome effort and favoring gale, so
to speak. the craft was locked at Port
Royal: but the single experiment sufficed,
and today our ship is in a British dry dock.
The naval weakness of the United States
at present is in her lack of efficient dock
ing facilities, and no matter how strong
may be our line of battle. We shall be
seriously handicapped long as We are
minus docks of sufficient size and strength
10 handle the largest of our ships. In case
O.: war with Great Britain, the Halifax
COCK would be closed to Us. of course, while
in the event of trouble with another nation
the laws of neutrality would deny that COCK
to US except our ships were really in d
sinking condition.
The Homeless Indiana.
IHlltId, WHICH Is Oife VI tUe navy >
most powerful battle ships, has been in
the water for the past sixteen months. IT
was proposed some weeks ago to dock the
ship in dry dock No. at the navy yard
New York; but the mishap to that struc-
ture precluded that. Next, the depart
ment turned its attention to the dock at
Port Royal, 5. c., but Rear Admiral +. o.
Matthews, chief of the bureau of yards
and docks, strenuously objected fearing
lest the structure might give way under the
vesscrs weight ard wreck her then and
there. Finally Halifax resorted to,
and this government is paving a very pref
~ figure to the company in control of that
dock.
Had it not been for the danger of perma-
nent injury to the ship the department
would have kept the Indiana in the water
till the work the New York dock was
finished; but Chief Constructor Hichborn
urged that any further delay in cleaning
end painting the vessel would result in
damaging her bottom plating. while the
added cost of propulsion. owing TO her foul
Cd bottom, would grow well nigh daily
The United States owns but eleven docks
for the accom-. odation of its naval vessels
and at present the Puget sound cock is the
only one available for handling a battle
ship.
The United States Docks
The following table gives the size and
cost of our docks: