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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08
FLORIDA.

The story that 100 rooms are to be added
TO the Alcazar hotel at St. Augustine is
untrue.
George u. Walker is now said to be a
candidate for the criminal court judgeship
of Duval county.
The Georgia Press Association returned
to Miami from Nassau by Monday
steamer. Monticello.
Senator Peacock Of Perry will vote and
use his influence for Hon r. A. Burford
for United States senator.
Two enterprising citizens are back of
a movement to secure for Jasper an cleo
trio light plant, artesian well and the
paving Of the streets.
George z. Gay succeeds himself as may
or Of Palatka for the ensuing term, and
defeats W. Z. Robbins for the office by
a considerable majority.
Frank Chapman. colored, aged "a years,
died at Jacksonville Monday of lock-jaw
caused by his toe being mashed by a wag-
on running over it month ago.
The committee on reorganization Of the
Merchants National Bank of Jackson
vile expect to hear something this week
from the controller of the currency in re-
gard 10 the condition Of the bank.
The Sumor floating around that Henry
NJ Flagler has donated the Hotel Cor
dova, with all its stores and appliances.
for the home for incapacltated editors OF
the National Editorial Association. Is
purely imaginative.
very strange case of blindness Is re-
ported from Clearwater. On Thursday
of last week J. l.. Nash, who has run
the electric light plant at Belleair all win
yer, was going about his business as usual
when, all Of a sudden, his eyes closed m
and he has not seen since.
The boarding house of Mrs. Maggie A.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08

momentum with every foot of the down.
ward passage, the rider seemed to be co.
ing as II shot out of the mouth of a can
non. When he reached the third
ana last landing, the veloc-
ity of his descent had reach
cd such point that he literally leaned
over the hnal flight of sixteen steps 10
the potion. Then 1t was the few who wit
messed the descent shuddered, the mo-
mentum attained being so great as 70
pitch the rider over the last flight, He
lett the saddle, but at the bottom wheel
ana rider fell in heap. Shields ESCAPED.
however, without a serious bruise. The
Wheel which he was riding did not loosen
bolt or yield at any point under the
severe strain to which 1t was put. and
aside from twisted handle-bar, received
at the fall at the bottom, came out or
the ordeal without scratch.
SHIELDS seems to have a penchant for
tldlng down the steps OF buildings. He
mas been out In Ohio and Kentucky aston-
lshing the people in that section with his
daring feats. Court house steps. city hnII
steps and steps TO monuments are his
especial delight, and out in Cincinnati he
even attempted 60 ride out If a second
story window down a painters ladder TO
the street below
Yesterday morning, just In the way Of
practice, he went 20 the south front Of the
state, war and navy building, and rode
down the steep flight there. This, he said.
was easy, as there were no landings 70 be
encountered, and. consequently, no dan
ser OF being pitched or the steps.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08

rapid descent, and the incontrovertible
product of the camera is on exhibition to
convince the skeptics.
Foolhardy and hazardous as the feat
was, 1t nevertheless required a consider
able amount of certain kind of nerve
to attempt and complete 1t. 1t is much
more difficult to ride down the terrace
steps on the west front of the capitol
than to ride down those, for instance,
on the east front, for the reason that the
terrace steps are broken by several land
ings. 1,
1t is believed that until yesterday no
wheelman ever attempted TO ride down
the steps on the west front, though riders
have accomplished the feat on the east
steps. The scene of yesterdays perform
ance was the ascent, or rather descent,
leading to the Maryland avenue entrance
to the grounds Here there are four flights
of steps mounting the terrace. The two
lower flights of sixteen steps each are
broken by a landing about ten feet In
width; then there are another landing
about twice as wide and the two upper
flights of twenty-one steps each, these in
turn being separated by a landing OF
equal width TO that of the lower steps.
Thus there are seventy-four steps and
three landings to be passed over in the
descent. Every one who has walked up
these steps realizes how steep they are
and viii no doubt wonder that any one
could successfully ride down them astride
OF a bicycle
Shields waited until the steps and ap-
proaches were entirely clear Of visitors
and then, placing his bicycle at the brink
Of the steep incline, swung easly into the
saddle and began the perllous descent
Before reaching the bottom of the upper
most flight he lost his pedals, and making
no attempt to regain them, sat rieidlv
upright In the saddle, his feet hanging
clear OF the rapidly revolving cranks
holding 70 the handle-bats with wise
like grip, and his eyes fastened hxedly on
the path at the bottom. II only lasted Cor
about fifteen seconds. but the intensity
Of the strain increased much more rap
idly that the seconds passed. Gathering
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08
BEAVER DAM CREEK.
The Remains .of Their Intelligent
Work stiII in Existence.

Sylvania, Ca, April Tin fishing along
the banks of Beaver Dam creek in this
county, one occasionally comes across the
remains of old dams, upon which traes
have now grown, and that stll stand
firm against the destructive forces Of the
weather and the floods, though they were
deserted by their builders many years
ago. As its name implies, the Beaver
Dam creek was once the abode of a busy
set Of creatures. who worked and toiled
necessarily along its banks, but whose
race Is now almost extinct In this region
Occasionally you will meet up with an
old settler who can tell you how the busy
little colonies of beavers worked and
built their homes across the creek, when
the population OF the country was sparse
ana before the great hunter, man, began
70 kin them for a profit.
This creek seemed 20 be peculiarly
adapted 10 their purposes, and II ~ an In
ieresting story 70 hear the old men tel
how the animals established themselves
In little villages, as Il were, and construct
ed their dams across the stream
They ala their work entirely AZ night
ana when the moon was shining their
busy forms could be seen along the bank,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08

"A now musical instrument. which has
appeared in Rhode Island, Is called the
mellow chord" and its inventor. a man
past 70, says he first saw Il Ia a vision. a
spirit holding Il up before his eyes. II Is
apparently combination OF the banjo and
guitar, strung with two violin and two
guitar strings, and Is held In an upright
position on tho left knee. The instrument
~ SAID TO have soft, rich tone, fully
1ustifying the name. Its inventor "a a
lover OF music, and his father was a vlo-
linlst.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08
A CYCLISTS DARING FEAT.
The First to Ride Down the West
Front of the Capitol.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Washington, April William Shields
Of Woonsocket. r.. l., rode down the steps
of the west front of the capitol yesterday
afternoon on a bicycle. and lives to-day
to tell the tale. Perhaps it would be more
exact to say that he dropped slantwlse
from the top of the terrace TO the ground
below while astride Of a wheel. There is
no question that he accomplished the
feat, for he was photographed during his
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08

to Gov. Atkinson for executive clemency
In the case of murderer Lowry, the In
dian trapper. Judge Sweat has been noti-
fed of the receipt Of the remitter from
the supreme court, affirming the former
death sentence. Pending the resentencing,
the plea of Attorney Mabry will be for
warded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08

The steamships of this company are ana
pointed to sail from Savannah for Balti-
more as follows STANDARD time:
d. II. MILLER. Capt. G. w. Bilups.
SATURDAY, April 10, at 1900 noon
BERKSHIRE, Capt j. w. Kirwan,
WEDNESDAY, April II. p m.
ITAsCA, Capt. C. James, SATURDAY,
April II, at 600 p. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY,
and FRIDAY.
J. J. CARoLAN, Agent,
Savannah, Ga.
W. F. TURNER, G. p. A.,
A. d. STEVENS, A. T. NJ
J. G. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices, Baltimore Md
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08
FOR BEAUFORT AND BLUFFTON.

Steamer ALPHA will leave Savannah
for Beaufort, Port Royal Naval station
and way landings at 10 a. m. Sundays
Tuesdays and Thursdays, returning next
day.
Steamer STAR will leave Button daily
Except Sunday at a. m; returning.
leave Savannah at p. m. Telephone go.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-08
JOHN 6. BUTLER,

DEALER IN
Paints, Oils and Glass, sash, Doors.
Blinds and Builders Supplies. Plain and
Decorative Wall Paper, Foreign and po-
nestle Clements, Lime. Plaster aud Hair.
sole agent for Asbestine Cold Waief
Paint.
40 Congress ana % 81. Julian streeta
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
The Userul Horse Radi.h

That acrid alien of the bitches and
field corners, botanically named armo-
racia. but almost universally known as
horse radish. Is not only serviceable as a
popular associate for hot wienerwursts
and in giving roast meats a keen edge.
but it has also "a good supply OF medioi-
nal properties From it comes that
tongue biting connection, compound
spirit Of horse radish The spirit-prop-
erly taken-has caused many dyspeptics
to bless the day the hot root was first
discovered. As a sudorific horse radish
has elected many favorable testimonials
from hopeless cases of chronic rheuma.
tism, and dropsy sufferers have often
found temporary relief by using the
property as dIuretic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

Mrs. Con Eddy and brother are visit.
ing in Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Geo. F. Smith went home to
Carson City yesterday.
f. w. Howard and daughter, Mabel,
were in Ionia Tuesday.
The family OF G. +. Hills will move
to New Baltimore next week.
Geo. w. Ellis OF Philadelphia and
DR.. K. II. Ellis OF Detroit have been
visiting relatives here the past week.
The North Side is sorely afflicted
with measles. So many children are
afflicted with the epidemic that school
has been closed and there will be no
session Of the Mission school Sunday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

The Bedding post-office will be closed
on Sunday hereafter until further no.
tice. Section 1876, postal laws and reg
ulations. says: Postmasters need not
open their Office during the day of Sun
day if no mail arrives after closing
Office Saturday night and before six
O'Clock Sunday afternoon. The last
mail arriving for the day at this Office
is at $40 p. m, from the Grand Rapids
a. Saginaw II Il. post-office. The mail
that formerly arrived at 1850 p. m,
and was distributed at a. m. the next
morning arrives now at $40 the next
day II. j. CONNELL, 4. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
Pointing q Moral.

II don't know, remarked Senator
Sorghum, when was more impressed
with the fact that there is frequently a
valuable lesson TO be drawn from the
most trivial circumstances than was
at the dinner the other day. One of the
children got the wishbone
"Oh, yesl One takes one end and an
other takes the opposite, and the one
who gets the longest is supposed to get
his wish .
Exactly. And ] took occasion then
and there 10 impress upon their youth
full minds how much in this life depends
on having a good pull Washington
Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

Stanton boys are pretty swift accord
ing to the Clipper: For some time
past number OF young lads have been
enjoying themselves on the quiet.
They had found stove, fitted up a
room in vacant house on the state
road in the northwest part of this city,
where they met to play cards, smoke
and read novels W. Rice, owner of
the building, accompanied by Consta-
BILE Beardsley, went to the house and
found eleven boys, from II to 10 years
of age. They we're taken before JUS
tice Smith and given severe lecture.
The meetings will be discontinued un-
Til new charter may be obtained.
An exchange truthfully says: Hard
work is the only cure for hard times.
Society is made up OF the working
class and the Sinking class, and it is
not necessary TO say which of these
two is prosperous and happy. The
young man who is looking for a soft
spot will find 1t at that point where his
brain ought to be. Those who are
born in the lap OF luxury usually re-
quire the rap Of adversely before they
do honor to ancestry or enrich poster
ity.n
II is not the whitewash on the fence
which keeps it together, but the rough
posts which no one sees. 1t is not the
mans pretence which gives to him his
value, but the motives which are hid
den from view.
The cruel war is over at Portland
and Foster Hixson is deputy sheriff
whereat peace reigns-nit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
THE CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.

Sermon in the Baptist church Sun
day morning, "a message to troubled
souls, or faith and the assurance OF
faith
The Baptist church took their an
nual collection for state missions last
Sunday. Amount contributed $4,000.
Rev. G. +. Conley, superintendent OF
state missions presented the cause and
preached an able sermon.
The annual meeting for the election
of officers of the W.C.T.U. will be held
at the home OF Mrs L. w. Gooding,
Friday, February 26, at 2:30 p m.
Each member is requested TO be pres
ent and bring friend with them.
Please remember it is time our yearly
dues were paid, also back dues. Dele
gates will be appointed TO the county
convention which meets at Saranac
the third week in March.
The Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor will give another
cake sale at Spencer & Lloyd's next
Saturday afternoon, beginning at one
o'clock. AT the previous sale there
was such demand for cakes, that the
supply, although large, was soon
exhausted. There will be cake for all
this time, and fine assortment to
choose from. The proceeds will go to
the fund for electric lights.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
IL L. a Curse

Constipation is curse, and afflicts
too great proportion Of the American
people. 1t robs men OF their energy,
women OF their beauty, children OF
their life and playfullness. Do you
want relief? Then try Dr. Caldwell IS
Syrup Pepsin-as pleasant TO take as
pure maple syrup and pleasing in its
action, Ten doses, Toe, large sizes
SOC and 81 of Fisk Bangs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

Some sensitive plants growing in
marshes in the southern states are pro-
vided with substitute for nerves. the
antenn8. or hairs. on the edges of the
leaves being the feeers. When touched,
the entire leaf shrinks away from the
hand.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON

Thursday, February go.
SIP. nj o. Foresters.
Friday, February 80.
sp ND. OF r.
Saturday. February 81.
SIP. m. "A. O. u. w.
SIP. nj. o. II. M.
Monday, March 4.
1890 p. NIX. O. II. NJ.
Tuesday, March e.
I'D p. nj. O. o. r.
Wednesday, March g.
s:0Op, m Royal Neighbors.
80 p. NIX. OF l.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

They are so small that the most SEN
sitive persons take them, they are so
effective that the most obstinate cases
of constipation, headache and torpid
liver yield TO them. That is why De-
Wits Little Early Risers are known
as the famous little pills. w. /. Bene-
dict IL Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

| VIC luuu lOI llB Dbo.
There is boy in Lowell who has an
eye for business. he has found out
that every time his sisters beau comes
he can get ten cents by staying out OF
the parlor. Up to date he has $50
in his bank.
According TO the News, a Nashville
belle has entered into contract with
Prof. Chas. Wolcott, the balloonist, to
make ascensions and parachute drops
with him next season. Her name is
not divulged, and the News says when
it is it will cause a shock in social and
church circles.
Richard Donovan who keeps the
candy shop next TO the Bailey, is re-
covering from an unfortunate accident
of Thursday. He was lighting the
burner on the peanut warmer, and the
gas not being fully gener ted, flashed
In the pan" Richard escaped with a
badly burned face, but will come out
all right, except that he will have TO
devote little spare time to raising
another mustache.-Ionia Sentinel.
At 8 o'clock, Friday, while Mr.. Geo.
Hart was sitting in his chair at his
home half mile south of Lincoln Lake
Station, near Greenville, Mr.. Harris
brother asked him for his knife, which
was open, and George Hart gave the
knife to his 3-year old son to take TO
his uncle. While the little fellow was
going across the room he fell and the
blade of the knife he carried went into
his heart. killing him instantly.
Dorc Chapter o. +. S. had work in
the degree Tuesday night and about
forty members of Venus Chapter,
Grattan were present on invitation OF
their sisters. A hot supper was served
them on their arrival at o'clock and
also at the close of the meeting. The
work was very nicely done and the Off
GERS looked fine in their new robes. At
the close OF the work number OF the
brothers and sisters made short ad-
dresses and the Grattanites said they
were much pleased with the visit.
The Misses Lucinda and Lorinda
Harrington, twins, were fourteen years
old Saturday and Miss Lena Dehn
sprung a surprise on them at the home
OF their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. f.
Harrington, by inviting in nearly
twenty of their young friends to spend
the afternoon When Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrington arrived home from the g.
A. II. Post meeting IL was also sur
prise on them to find the house full,
but they enjoyed it as much as the
young guests and served them with
cake, candy and popcorn before they
left for their homes.
Edgar Berry OF Reed City was in this
city and vicinity last week visiting
relatives and old friends, some Of whom
were his old comrades during the war.
In talking with Oscar Day, who was In
the same company with him, he told
Mr.. Day that he had the musket at his
home which the latter carried and on
the stock OF which his name was cut.
| 1t is now a valuable relic and he offer
ed to express it TO Mr.. Day. Oscar
will soon receive and will be proud to
possess the gun he carried thirty years
ago In defense Of his country and on
which he distinctly remembers OF cut
ting his name with jack knife.
Many cases OF Grippe have lately
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

f. E. Turner of Compton, Mo-, writes
us that after suffering from piles for
seventeen years, he completely cured
them by using three boxes of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. IL cures eczema
and severe skin diseases. w. |. Bene-
diet Il Co
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

Read the Model Markets. price list
of meats in their adv. this week. II
will be TO your advantage
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
WARNING.

Citizens are strictly forbidden from
meddling with the fire supplies in the
hose house unless ordered by chief or
assistant chief. VIM POPE, Chief.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

Meats. Why of course, every body
eats meats. Get the best at the Model
Market.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

Many cases OF "Grippe" have lately
been cured by One Minute Cough Cure.
This preparation seems especially
adapted TO the cure Of this disease. II
acts quickly thus preventing serious
complications and bad effects In which
this disease often leaves the patient
w. |. Benedict a. CO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

The best meats at the lowest prices
is the motto at the Model Market.
Try them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

Kidnapped, Ocean Rovers, Thelma
In public library at Benedict Il Co. IS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Farm for rent. Inquire of Charles
Harroun, Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

Twelve tablespooufuls of any liquid
make what the doctors call teacupful.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

II you want to see something new
and strange try the Mexican Tour.
You can shoot alligators and eat
oranges. Expenses are paid in 80 cent
Mexican dollars. Buy your ticket
over the Mexican Central Railway.
For rates and further information
address.
NJ. II. KING, Genn Western Agent,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25

. II. KING, Gen'l Western Agent,
236 So. Clark St, Chicago, Ill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-22
NETWORK CITY.

The Meadow Brook steeplechase meeting that
was to have taken place on Thanksgiving Day has
been declared of. account OF tho lateness OF the
season.
Tho Commercial Cable steamer Mackay- Bennett
arrived in port yesterday from Halifax. She has
beon brought here to lay n new cable for the Com
mnrcial Cable Company from Coney Island across
the Lower Bay to Sandy Hook. by this new cable
the company will have teegraphlc communication
with the Highlands OF Navesnk. Fire Island and
the Quarantine station ut Fort Wadsworth Three
marine observatories Will also be erected. each
nj the Highlands Sandy Hook and Fire Island.
The fog which covered the rivers and Bay early
Yesterday morning delayed traffic considerably.
The New-Jerscy ferryboats ran irrcgularly and
much behind time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-22
WHAT Is GOING on TO-DAY.

Organization Committee Repuhicnn 0nn
OF the CITY OF New York. Lyric Hail. $50 p. IN
Murray Hi Republican Club. No 1.%l Broad
way. y III. -
Medical Society Of the County OF New-York. NO.
II West Forty-third-st.. p. m
Ordination OF Mrs. Darlington Booth, Carnegie
Music Hall evening.
Farewell address by Peter Krapotkine. Cooper
Union. n. IN. -
United States Trade Mark Association, No 81
Nassau-st, noon.
Canon Cheyne's lecture. Union Theological Sem
mary, 40 p. m.
Benefit for Mrs NJ Dorc Hartman Hall. sa6
y. IN.
Virchand II. Gandhrs lecture No. 500 Fifh-ave..
y. m.
Ncw-York Electrical Society. Engineering Builn-
ing Columbia University, p. m.
Bazaar for Church Of st. Ignatius Ioyola PARK
ave and Eight -fourth-st.. p. m
Trial Of Martin Thorn, Supreme Court. Long
Island City, morning
Park Board. Arsenal. p. m.
Ministers meetings. morning.
Dinner for James s. Barcus Constable Bulding,
Fifth-ave and EiRhteenth-st.. evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-22
TUCKAHOE AND BRONXvILLE.

Mrs Bertha Booker. seventy-seven years old. for
more than forty years a welknown resident Of
Tuckahoe. died yesterday. Mrs. Booker the
widow Of George Booker. a dealer in stone and
marble She died at o'clock In the morning. and
at o'clock Mre Sarah Preston, thirty-seven years
old wife Of James Preston and daughter OF Mrs
Booker, died beneath the some roof. rom pncu-
nona. having been dangerously III for several days
Mrs. Booker leaves three sons, Ambrose. BENJAMIN
and George Booker and Mrs. Preston a number OF
children ana a husband. The burial Of mother and
daughter Will take place tomorrow. the funeral
services being held at the homo. the Rev. J. r.
Ruckmaster, rector Of St. Johns Episcopal Church
offciating.
The East Yonkers eleven and the Quickstcps. OF
Tuckahoe will play a game OF football on Thanks
giving Day, which will be the chief attraction for
fhose who remain IN the village. The third annual
bail Of the Wavery Engine Company viii tahe
place at night .
number OF wel-known literary people md
artists who have homes In Bronx Park have organ
lied the Nordescr!pts' Club. Al the last meeting
Mrs. william Howe was elected 70 the chair. ara
addresses were made by Mrs. Edward Gay ana
Mrs Burnett. The members were entertainer at
tea by Mrs Lombard and Mrs Agnew.