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Evening star., 1897-06-12
Hand Cleaning to BE Tried.

A long step was taken yesterday by the
Commissioners toward better municipal
conditions when they decided to make a
trial of the hand method Of cleaning the
streets 1t now remains for them to in
sure complete test by devising a thor
ouSh system of inspection, and insisting
that the contractors shall maintain high
standard of efficiency. 1t has been demon
strated that much Of the success of the
hand method il New York has resulted
from the exercise of unusual care in the
employment Of laborers, who are chosen
with especial reference to their ability to
do good work and not as the result of po-
htical influences. Happily, there Is little
or no danger here that politics will inter-
fere to embarrass either the contractors
or the Commissioners, and there ought
soon to be organized a practically perfect
corps of sweepers. Inasmuch as this is in
the nature of an experiment, the Commits
sioners will probably take a more direct
interest in the performance of the contract
than they usually do in such matters and
10 this end IL is to be hoped that the sched-
ule of streets will be so devised as to give
the system a test that will develop its eff
cheney under all possible conditions. In
two years enough will probably have been
learned to demonstrate whether or not this
plan Is adapted to the local situation, and
whether 1t gives an economical return for
the outlay. Then, should the day labor
law have been enacted in the interim, It
will be possible to proceed with the work
itself. at a much lower cost and with q
greater degree of cleanliness than under
the contract system. Meanwhile, there
may be embarrassing accidents, and the
novel method may not always work to per-
fection- II this be so. the citizens will
probably exercise their usual patience un-
der such Affections. They have endured
bitter experiences tn the past at the hands
Of street sweeping contractors, and they
are probably sufficiently philosophical to
accept few possible discomforts for the
sake Of the experiment. There il little
fear. however. that the hand method will
not prove all that is claimed for 1t, and
will not be to Washington what 1t has
been to New York. There Is every reason
to compliment the Commissioners on TAX
ing this advanced position.
Evening star., 1897-06-12
A Great Newspaper.

The Chicago Tribune has passed its fifth
eth birthday and is now one of the land
marks Of the continent, even as it has
always been one of the best exponents OF
clean, honest and enterprising journalism
Half century has brought this paper a
staunch constituency and a powerful influ-
ence. In commemoration Of this half.
nundredth birthday the Tribune has issued
a handsome souvenir edition, with many
pages of instructive illustrations in half
tone and two sections done in the bes:
style Of lthography. AS an artistic
achievement it has seldom been approached
AS type of the development of a grea;
journal and great city 1t is valuable tc
history
Evening star., 1897-06-12

Mr. Chapman cannot fail to realize that
TINS country has customs and institutions
worth preserving There is for instance q
vast oinerence between the treatment of a
convicted prisoner in the United States and
tnat OF an inoffensive American citizen ar
rested In Cuba
Evening star., 1897-06-12

Business firms pay for the best talen,
they can find in advertising their wares
snd cities do not hesitate to refuse master.
pieces offered as donations. It begins to
look as If. after all. the real hope Of the
artist were in commerce,
Evening star., 1897-06-12

MIR. Hanna of course relies on Mr.. Nc
Leans respect for ethics to prevent the
latter. In case of defeat, from avengfng
himself by personally experimenting the
Onio Senator's Washington gas bills.
Evening star., 1897-06-12

A Canada publishing concern has been
stealing popular songs from this coun-
try. Unfortunately they left enough be-
mind to enectually cover the territory.
Evening star., 1897-06-12

The President did not undertake to sug-
sest any method Of restoring confidence in
Nsshvilles alleged air-ship.
Evening star., 1897-06-12

Notwithstanding the elaborate, though
futile arrangements for investigating the
Sugar Trust, the only mystery about It is
what 1t wants with any more money.
Evening star., 1897-06-12

1t will soon be difficult matter to take
calendar and find any day upon which
some prophet has not fixed az the date for
tie end OF the world.
Evening star., 1897-06-12

MI Bryan has not devised any means OF
connecting the embarrassments of the cu-
Dan situation with the country's failure to
adopt free silver
Evening star., 1897-06-12

Possibly Spain Is relying on a belief that
this country would not undertake anything
that meant real beiligerency during the
abserce of General Miles.
Evening star., 1897-06-12

The week closed with but one hundred
and sixty-three men working on the post
Office building today
Evening star., 1897-06-12

In is anxiety to massacre the Greeks
the Sultan has temporarily overlooked the
ATmenians.
Evening star., 1897-06-12
EDOm't GO
ION E1earsay.

Come right along and in
vestigate. See with your own
eyes who is selling the best
values in Misunderstanding
-Refrigerator-Baby Car
riages-and all those things
that you are needing now.
And see who is really selling
them cheapest.
We quote prices-so do
others. We say our quail
! ties are best. So do they.
Can't be two "bests."
We want you to probe
into this thing. It'll pay you
. for if we're right-and
. WE'RE SURE WE ARE
! you'll save money to buy at
our prices.
We're here to serve YOU
best.
You can get credit, here,
! too. Well never refuse any,
!. body who can keep their
) promise. But we don't hold
; that up as the ONLY
THING in this store.
QUALITY is the main feat
. TIRE. Low price it's COM
panion. Credit is an Incl
dental accommodation.
.HOUSE & HERRrTANN.
LIBERAL FURNIsHERs.
!. 1t Cor. 9TH and I Streets.
q Q . . . .
Evening star., 1897-06-12

The review Of the weeks news will be
found today and henceforth on the third
page of the paper.
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Bicycle PHILOSOPHY,

A man must toll ere pleasures thrill
Relieves this life 10 vexed.
You've got to pedal I'D one hill
Ere you can coast the next.
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Reclamation.

"Are you not afraid that your high
handed conduct will provoke q fight with
some formidable power?" inquired the sub
ordinate officer.
NO" replied the Spanish general, con-
fidently; III any nation thinks that it can
whip me any worse than have been whip
ped In Cuba, let It go ahead and try"
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Greater Marxels

This Is a wonderful age of invention. -
remarked the young man Of serious in
clinations.
yes" replied the skeptic. "and the new
machines we are getting do not show that
fact nearly as much as the stories invent
ed by inventors about the things they are
going to invent"
Evening star., 1897-06-12
A Long Felt Want.


Summer time Is with US and the skies Is,
warm an blue.
An the flowers Is a-smilin on the hill:
An the world feels kind O. satisfied with
all that comes to view
Cause everything seems goin' on jes' as It
orter do
Everything excep' the tariff bill.
The roses scatters perfume an the honey
suckles climb
An the ivy's trailin' round the window
sill:
The crick IL softly ripplin' with the ol'
familiar rhyme;
Everything we wished fur is arrivin' ri9ht
on time
Everything excep the tariff bill.
The wind goes biliowin' tightly through the
fields Of ripenin' wheat
That shows the farm is good fur some
thin. still;
Nature spreads the promise Of her bounty
at our feet:
! Everything we need Ia here to make our
JOY complete
Everything excep' the tariff bill
Evening star., 1897-06-12

"A penny saved" said Uncle Eben, 'Is a
penny earned. But dat ain no 'scuse fob
wastfn' mo- time tryin' ter dodge er ex-
peDse OBJ two bits dan 1t I'D take ter git To-
dollars by workin'.''
Evening star., 1897-06-12
SHOOTING STARS.
A Reticcnce Explained.

Miss Passeigh has had exceptional So
cial advantages" said one young woman.
She has been presented to the queen"
IT'S strange that I never heard Of it.
replied the other.
"Oh, she never mentions It. You see. Il
occurred so soon after her majesty's cor
onation."
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Lahsburgh s Bro.
Manufacturers Remnants
OF India Linons
At About Half Price.

We have just closed out
from a manufacturer his en-
tire stock of short lengths of
India Linons. They are sheer
and medium weights and range
in lengths from 1 to 5 yards,
suitable for waists, aprons, un-
derwear and children's frocks.
Regular value, 1oc. to 4oc. yd.
Remnant prices, SC. to ISc. yd.
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Woodward :. LOthr0p,
10TH nth and SITS. N. w.

The Birth OF Our Nations FlagCarls H. Weisgerbers great
historical painting exhibition Gallery
story which ALL especially the young should know
way as to make a lasting impression
Evening star., 1897-06-12

= Z. WALTER SONs 3OS 10Th 81. N.VLC1H.
MT Lining, Felts. Fire Brick and cay Asbssfos.
faints. Brushas Line, Cemeot, two sud thee.
IL Roodng Material. N
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
Rossini's Trumpeter.

This is a story Rossini liked to tell.
A performance of THE Barber" was
being given in my honor in the local
theater While the overture was in
full swing / noticed a huge trumpet
in the orchestra, manifestly blown
with remarkable force and continuity
by a member of the band; but not a
sound in the least akin to the tone
Of that instrument could l hear. At
the close of the performance l inter-
viewed the conductor and asked him
to explain the purpose Of the noiseless
trumpet. He answered.: Maestro, in
this town there is not living soul
who can play the trumpet therefore,
/ specially engaged an artist to hold
one up to his lips, binding him by an
oath not to blow into 1t, for IL looks
well to have a trumpet in an operate
orchestra"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
VIZ WANT TO TELL YOU
Why Your Back is Lame-Why it Aches
and Pains, and How to Cure 1t.

Do you know what it is to have back
that is never free from aches and constant
pain, lame back, u sore back, an aching
back, in fact, a back that makes your life
a burdenH What have you done for it2
And does it still keep you from the happi-
ness that perfect health brings to all2 We
know full well if such is your condition
cure for it will be a blessing you no
doubt desire. Plasters won't do it, but
may assist in bringing strength. Liniment
won't do it; for, while it may give tenn
porary relief, 1t does not reach the cause
The cause, there's the point; there's where
10 make the attack. Most backaches come
from disordered kidneys, therefore you
must correct their action if you would be
cured. Read the following from ID. ID.
Cook, whose address is No 10 Michigan
Street, Grand Rapids He says:-
Il have used Doan's Kidney Pills and
wish TO say it is truly great medicine.
Thirty years ago | had nervous prostra-
ton while in the army, where | served for
over four years. | think it was during
this service that the seeds were sown which
have caused all my trouble. Severe bill
Gus attacks bothered me, and at such times
my kidneys were worse 1t is almost inn
possible TO describe the pain which SO
often famed me- | have been so lame that
to stand up after had been sitting down
required a great cXcrtiou. Walking was
at times an impossibility even at night
did not rest, being forced 20 get up during
the night / heard of Doan's Kidney Pills
and wondered if they could make an al
most lame man well. | got some. and
soon after taking them began to feel their
good effects. | used them for some time,
my lameness all left me and / have not
felt it since Doan's Kidney Pills have
done me an inestimabe amount of good. !"
For sale by all dealers. price 80 cents.
Mailed by Foster. Milburn Co, Buffalo,
n z, sole agents for the L. s. Remem'
Der the name. Doaa'S, and take no other
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
Rest and Recreation.

The good steamship Carmona of the
Detroit, Windsor and 500 line left De-
troit on Friday last with a full compile
ment of passengers who will find de-
light, comfort and solid enjoyment for
week ON board as nearly all were
booked for the round trip. One gem
tleman said this would make the fourth
time he had made the round trip and
that he found some new enjoyment
every time. Il GO for rest as well as
change of scene" said he, land it is
the best outing L have had for years. T"
The line becomes more popular each
year as the comfort-seeker finds all he
is looking for on this very delightful
trip amidst the beautiful scenery and
the cool breezes through the Georgian
bay, and all along the route for that
matter. Mr. G.. W. Brown, secretary
of the company, at Windsor, Ont, will
furnish all information to enquirers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
a TAIL-TWISTE
Secretary of State sherman ,
Britain Something to Tai,


Secretary of State Sherm;
Piled TO Lord Salisbury's r.
on the seal question and init
the British government acte=
in not publishing the repor
Thompson, the American exp
taneously with that of DIR. j
English expert. Complaint :
made in it that England has
furnish its share of the patr,
has refused To keep firearr
sealing vessels, according to
of the Paris award. che
language was vigorous and (
pointed out i'm no uncertain {
from the outset Great Britain
lived up to TIE contract. In
Sherman poked it at the Il
hard that they are still squi
is shown by the utterances OF
don press.
The ST. James Gazette sa
tailtwisters think that a
couched in terms Of studied di
and menace toward this cou
small matter. But it is not
after some fragrant affont we
day find that we cannot yield
and then might arise a situati
gravest peril" The Post say'
indication points to the certai
Great Britain will be compellt
for her existence against TIL
States as soon as an American
ment believes that war can
begun. We can imagin,
dreadful calamity. The time
the situation is not in three
three months, but now. TIL
the Pail Mall Gazette. the Da
and other leading papers, all
dence Of the fact that Mr.. :
thrust reached the important
tended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
international Epworth Leagl

Toronto entertained the large$
Der of strangers ever within het
when the international convent
the Epworth League assembled
with %, 900 delegates and visitors
buildings holding from 1000 to|
people each were damned and or
at every meeting. The addres
welcome by prominent Canadian
the responses by prominent lig
Methodism in both the United +
and Canada caused great en- thu
and drew the Leaguers of both !
tries into closer friendship
Michigan delegation of nearly so
Pile created a demonstration by N
ing from their state headquarte
the opening meeting in Massey
with the Stars and Stripes an,
Union Jack waving side by side a
head. Three days were spent in
ing addresses on all phases of Ep,
League work and in reading ano
cussing papers upon subjects nea
hearts of the Methodist young pt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
REVIEW OF TRADE.

Excepting the great coal miners stril1
which may terminate at any time, there
scarcely feature of the business outlol
which is not encouraging. the season consi
cred. Crop prospects have been improv'|
by needed rain in some regions, and foreit
advices continue To promise large deman
In many nome INDUSTRIES, parucularly
building, there is more activity than in al
year since 1892, and the week mas brought
better demand in boots and shoes and
woolens, while the movement in freigh
mainly iron ore, through the Sault st
Marie canal is the largest in Its histor1
With money markets unclouded, there
nothing IN sight to hinder rapid improy
ment The is rather more business in re-oI
ders. and the tone is more confident. Spec
ulation in the wool market continues Wit
prices stronger at all points
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22

pet and homely furniture. His eyes
followed hers, and they sighed in uni
son.
Joe, my poor boy, it's hard life
you've had, isn't it?"
He raised her hands to his Inns and
caressed it gently. That unwonted
mark of affection loosened the flood
gates of feeling she had hitherto kent
we'll under control and she broke out
into vehement, passionate flow of
simple eloquence he had never deemed
it possible to hear from his mothers
lips.
"Ah, Joe, my dear" she said. and
her shriveled hand passed tenderly to
and fro over his rough face as she
spoke, don't think you can deceive
your mother. I've known all about II
for years, Joe. You never knew that
| understood you. but your every
thought has been as clear as print to
me. I've seen you sitting here night
after night gazing so intently at that
motto with its brown house and moss
grown well near by that / knew your
Imagination was busy painting pic
lures something akin to that with the
wife and children of your composition
as central figures. No supper / can
ever cook, Joe, will taste so good as
that prepared by your wife. and no
other laughter will ever sound so sweet
to your ears as that OF her and the
children. But 1t is not in this homely
old room alone that your mind
dreamed. All through the day your
mind has been intent upon the same
theme, and / have dreamed with you.
In fancy I have been with you down
there by that burning furnace where
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22


even hand on foolscap paper, and was
framed with an inch wide fancy design
in vanished straw festooned with
acorns. 1t ran in this wise:
When | get big | want a home. |
want wife and children. | want to
hear their cheerful voices. | want TO
see the fire burn brightly, and to watch
it glimmer on my wife's hair. When
l come home at night | want to find
supper ready, then we will be very
happy"
When Joe first had the composition
framed and placed near the motto his
mother smiled half chidingly and
looked upon his fondness for the crude
literary effort as a bit of childish folly
that ought to be shamed out of him.
She even went SO far once as TO begin
to tell him that if he wished to treasure
his composition it would be better TO
put ii in the trunk instead of hanging
it on the wall where all could see it
and comment on it, perhaps unkindly,
but hardly had he OWNED her thought
when he turned toward her with such
wondering, appealing look in his
large dull eyes that her tongue tripped
and faltered over the words and she
FASTENED to change the subject, hoping
he had not clearly understood what had
been in her mind. Her heart was so
sorely grieved at having wounded him
that to make amends she, too, began
to love the faded composition, and had
any one dared to attempt to take it
from its place on the wall she would
have defended it more vigorously than
the most valued art treasure.
AS the years passed, taking Joe
through boyhood and youth and far
into manhood and each night found
him sitting at the opposite side of the
room, looking at the motto and the
composition with a smile expressive of
both hoped for happiness and realized
disappointment resting on his plain
face, her mother-heart read the secret
of his attachment to the composition,
which was the only tangible express
sion he had ever shown of his constant
dream of home. Sometimes she wished
he would take her into his confidence
and tell her whether there was any
possibility Of his dream coming true,
but he never showed any inclination
to become confidential on that subject,
freely as they talked on other topics.
One night her anxiety got the better of
the reserve which she, too, had main
tanned in Difference to the evident wish
and hobbling across the room she sat
down beside him and laid her knotted,
rheumatic hand in his.
joe" she said, half timidly, do you
think it will ever come out all right?"
The rapt, entranced expression died
away from his face and he flushed
deeply
What are you talking about?" he
asked.
THAT" and she pointed to the COM
position. DO you think you will ever
get home, Joe?'
why, mother" he said, with a short
laugh, I've got one now, haven't -"
She looked around the little room
with its plain walls. cheap ingram car
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
Spain and Japan Combine Aga

London: A strong rumor is
lation to the effect that the >
ments of Spain and Japan
ranged an offensive alliance
the United States. The terms
understanding, which is for the
protection of Cuba and Hawaii,
that in the event of an actiy
gressive movement on the pail
United States tending towar,
ference in Cuban affairs or per.
in the annexation of the III
islands, both Spain and Japan S
clare war simultaneously agai
United States and shall make [
demonstrations along both the Ai
and Pacific coast lines of that
The London Daily Mail says: q
tary Sherman's seal dispa tch is +,
diplomatic for English ears a
hollow for American common
In the interest of humanity
mored alliance between Jap%
Spain is desirable. Our Yankee
want little blood letting ia
them to sensible international
and this would best be done /
hands other than those of Engl;
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
Singular Effects of Cold.

A bar of lead cooled to a point about
900 degrees Fahrenheit below zero, ac-
oording to the experiments OF Mon
sieur Pictet, gives out, when struck. a
pure musical tone. Solidified mercury,
at the same temperature. is also reso-
nant. while a coil OF magnesium wire
vibraSee like a steel spring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
There is a Class of People

Who arc injured by the use OF coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new reparation called
GRAIN-O made of pure grains, that
takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over 4 as
much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. IL cents and % cents
per package Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22

There is something quite in the
Shakespearian manner in the simplic-
ity of former magistrate OF Newbury-
port, in the old days of queues and
ruffled shirt-bosoms. A case was being
tried before him in which the accused,
who stoutly denied the charge, was as
serted to have stolen from a gentle
man new set of shirts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22

Cedar Springs small boys, wishing a
bathing place, started TO build a dam
across Cedar Springs creek. Men
pitched in and first-class pond was
provided. Now the nearest landowner
talks of erecting lighthouses.
Gov. Bushnell, of Ohio, was asked IL
he would call out the troops to protect
the mines, but he refused to say what
he would do until time to act. Never
theless, it is said that Adjt.- Gen. Axline
has given several companies of the
o. N. G. secret orders to be ready at
any time to answer n call.
The coal operators along the line of
the c. & M. V. railroad in Ohio have ac-
.eded to the demands of the strikers
and 300 men have resumed work. The
mines are not extensive. The operators
agreed to pay the 6o-cent rate asked
aud also agreed to abide by the scale
whatever il may be when adjusted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22

People who have tried to keep the
strap of a silk tie beneath a short mech
collar button will not be surprised tc
hear that the cotton tie trust is go
ing up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22

Two of the best Lawn Sprinklers
made are the Twin Comet, a stationary
one, So. 90, and the Little Giant, trav
eler, $500. They sprinkle four times
greater area than any others, and are
sent prepaid on five days trial. Write
the manufacturers, +. Stebbins Mfg.
Co., Brightwood, Mass, for circulars
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22
GRAIN, ETC.

sDetroit-Hay, No timothy, 5000 per II
spring chickens, Isc per ID; fowl, INC; due
SC; turkeys, &c. Eggs, strictly fresh, &C II
doz. Butter, dairy, lie per Id; creamery, u
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22

The best conversationalist is the on,
who can listen the longest without be
traying his annoyance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-22

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever.
I0c- If G. c. G. fail, druggists refund money.