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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Civil Service Reform.

In issuing an order TO the effect that
no removal from any position subject TO
competitive examination within the CLASH
fed civil service shall be made except for
just cause and upon written charges filed
with the head OF the department or other
appointing officer, Of which charge the
accused must have full notice with an op-
portunity to make defense, President Nc
kinley has corrected the very evil which
has heretofore tended TO make hypocTit-
ical the entire civil service system. The
previous absence or virtual neglect Of
such rule has so facilitated eyasi0ns of
the spirit Of civil service reform as TO
bring the whole thing into more or less
contempt. A strict enforcement Of the
new order will not only lift from the
shoulders of Federal officials in response
bic positions load OF pressure hitherto
brought to bear by clamorers for office,
thus giving them added time to devote
to their more important duties, but il will
also establish merit and merit alone as
the determining factor in the equation of
public service, and insure that public
money paid in the form Of salaries to en-
ployes in that service shall go to compcn-
safe actual and efficient work. The Amer
lean people are ready 10 subscribe most
heartily to genuine civil service reform.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Let the GARNER Think

The farmers of the country should give
their attention closely TO few contrasts.
The free traders made a great row over
the sugar bounty and the tin-plate duty.
Their contention was the sheer inpossi-
bility that we should produce our own
sugar and tin. Already every farmer in
America knows that we shall soon pro-
duce all the sugar we consume and save
hundred millions a year for the tillcrs
of our soil, and that we are also deep in
the tin plate manufacturing business, and
that long before this presidential term is
out we shall produce in our shops al the
tin plate we want, and there are from
twenty TO twenty-five millions a year for
American workingmen to earn and dis
tribute. Now, these are the things that
give boom TO prosperity. Contrast this
with the vulgar Justification that low sill
yer made wheat low, and all that rotten
ness Of the Democratic Imagination.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

than at any time In their history. The j. ii
Belford Sons Handle Co. has also largely In
creased Its force. The Buckeye Stave Com
pany has larger number Of orders than al
any time since It's organization and is putting
new men at work daily. Talks with business
men convince me that prosperity has arrived
The farmers have fine wheat, oat. and hay
crops and the corn prospects are bright.
Prces are good and free-silyer calamity
howlers will have hard lines In Ohio this fall
Ed l.. Vail, Editor "Vdette."
Passalc. y. J.-There has been a marked
Improvement In the factory district of this
city. All the mills are now making full time
ana many run until b. m. The Manhattan
Prlnt Works (Satinet printers, after three
wears of idleness, is In full operation. The
Dundee Wooden Company, which did little or
no work during Cleveland's Administration.
Is now employing its full complement Of
hands. The Botany WOrstcd Mills were slack
during 1870 and 1896, but are now enlargng
their plant. The number of operators doing
steady work at this point is now, ! think. 30
per cent more than one year ago.-D w. Ma
hony, Editor "News.
Sterling, Ill.-rhe keystone Mfg. To-, man
ufacturers of agricultural implements, which
usually runs very light at this time Of the
year, has been compelled 10 increase Its force
instead Of reducing H. 1t expects 10 employ a
larger number Of men this fall than at any
time In the past three years. Other agricul-
tural implement factories report good bust
ness. The Lawrence Bros. Mfg. concern Is
making a large addition to its building 10 he
occupied by an additional manufacturing cs-
adjustment. The Cobb & Drew Rivet and
Nail Factory have large increase i'm orders.
There Is an unusual activity I'm the building
OF residences In TOWN. ID, John. Editor
Gazette"
Brunswick. Mo.-The chief business enter
prlseS Of this place are showing a marked i'm
prONement. The brunswick Tobacco Works
have Increased their force In the manufac-
ture Of chewing and smoking tobacco, the de
mand for this class Of goods having increased
materially during the past few months. The
Eagle FIGURING Mills report also an increased
business. Shipments of -four to surrounding
towns and cities are increasing every week
indicating that the merchants are buying
more freely. Farmers are selling
corn AT an advanced price. and there Is a
general feeling Of satisfaction among the az
rlcultural elementAH. T.. Lincoln Editor
News"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Prosperity for Arricuituris is.


A recent Bradstreet's report says:
Especial kilograms from trade center
throughout the country emphasize tt
growing prosperity Of the farmer, due I
higher prices for almost all agriculture
produce still in his hands, and point to
continuation OF the demand, which hf
been conspicuous within the past fe
weeks. The volume of trade continues (
increase, and prices are hardening. \
such volume Of business, largely in ant
cipation Of requirements, has been repor
ed since 1892. Larger transactions hal
been in dry goods, clothing and shoes, al
South and West in wagons and farm il
plements.
Another very favorable bank cearin
report is found in the total, 81, 140, 000,0
this week, which. while il is | per ce
less than last week, is 40 per cent larg
than in the third week of August, 1SJ
26 per cent heavier than in 1893; 40 2
cent larger than in 1894, and fully % r
cent larger than in the like week Of is
when clearings totals were reduced .
very low figures. Compared with the ii
period in 1892. a year of large volume 4
business, this weeks totals show a GO
Of 13 per cent. Among So of the cities d
porting larger bank clearings, only
show decreases this week compared w
the corresponding period last year. Ba.
clearings AT other cities than New Yc
are II per cent larger this week than
the like week a year ago, but at y
York the increase is SO per cent
Prices for staples continue the favo
bic movement of the past few weeks, w
advances for wheat flour. wheat, n
pork. butter, eggs. cheese, corn and OF
Hides are also frmer and higher. Gil
hams have advanced &c, while the cot
mills are starting up. and jobbers
wooden goods are getting higher prl-
for spring delivery. There have beer
large number Of assumptions among II
and steel concerns this week; BesseI
pig is - cents higher, and the outlooi
| for improvement. Sugar, cotton, pf
| cloths, wool and petroleum are firm (
unchanged, while coffee, almost al.
among the staples, is lower than
| week.
Exports Of wheat flour includedl6
wheat from both coasts Of the Un+
States and Montreal this week are y
| largest in any week since SeptemAr
1893, amounting 10 5,21S,000 bushels =
week, as compared with AGO, 900 busy
/ last week, 1891 900 bushels in the W
a year ago, 2.3S9.000 bushels two w
ago. 3,1S2,000 bushels three years
and as contrasted with 100000 bus
in the corresponding week Of 1898.
ports Of Indian corn this week are
exceptionally heavy, the largest since
third week in April this year, amount
TO 3.929035 bushels, as compared
! 3,275.0O bushels last week, 2,769
bushels in the week year ago, 1,195
bushels two years ago, 100000 busy
three years ago. and as contrasted
| $4,000 bushels in the like week Of 1Ss
There are 221 business failures reI
cd throughout the United States
week. against 214 last week, 2G4 a
ago, 1872 two years ago. 251 three y
! ago, and as contrasted with 400 in
third week Of August, tS93.'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Mexico Is Ycarning for Bryan.

This will lac an interesting time for Mr..
Bryan 10 take his proposed trip to Mex
leo A late dispatch from the City of
Mexico says:
Exchange on New York rose to-day on
the fresh drop in silver TO 13l. aud, in
some cases, 40 was asked. Bankers were
in doubt as 10 what rate to make, in view
Of the condition Of the silver market TX.
change on London went to 2lh pence.
The lowest on record and implying for this
Government in meeting the interest on its
sterling debt loss az the rate Of two
million dollars per annum. The Govern
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

ment can meet this loss by economies and
using the surplus fund but bankers here
say the time has come when something
must be done. A very anxious sentiment
prevails, as the people have come to ex-
pect a still further decline in the value Of
silver, and many predict that it will be
forced to a point where the dollar will be
worth only so cents in gold. lmportations
will be generally reduced and interests Of
business affected generally. The Mexican
Government and the country are con
fronting a serious situation, the worst for
many wears"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

The miserable business in which the
partisan organs Of the free silver move
ment are engaged when they try TO fill
the ears Of the people with complaint and
discomfort, and pick MP only to magnify
every adverse trade symptom in order TO
discourage the return Of prosperity for
political purposes, is annoying, but il is
Intellectual 1t causes decent men to be
indignant, but it is powerlcss to stay the
oncoming tide. Prosperity has set in. and
there are solid figures as well as hopes TO
urUyp If
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
MAYORS.
J. d. PheIan, San Francisco.

There Is every prospect Of business revival
In san Francisco. FIRST, the crops have been
large and satisfactory; the prices OF fruit
and grain have materially advanced, which
not only has brought increased revenue 10
the producers Of the State, but has inspired
them with confidence and courage. The
local merchants are already feeling the ben
ents OF this creation OF wealth by the men
or the soil. The stimulation given TO mining
by organized and individual prospecting,
which has been very successful. Is especially
noteworthy, and II Is closely estimated that
our mines will yield at least $20,000,000 OF
me precious metals this year, as against
$l5OO0,0O0 last year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
con FIpENcE ~ TUE FUTURI
IT Is Strong and Increasing,
Nothiu.. Appears TO Check Il.

1t Is Strong and increasing,
Nothing Appears TO Check ] e.
T. G.. Dun q Co. in their weekly
view of trade say: Not for several Vi
have the Geographic reports from var
cities in all parts of the country beea
encouraging or shown as uniform 4
provement as this week. The mag
are called crazy by some. but fairly !
resent the people whose confidence irl
future is strong and increasing. Not,
appears 10 check it. Rumors Of iniu1
crops are not sufficiently supported
have much influence. The one tempd|
hindrancc is the strike of bituminous.
miners, which inteTferos as yet little
industries, and seems likely to tcrmi
within week. The demand for md
improves taking from New York II
interior about half million more d
was received during the week, and I
ings Of commercial loans are much la
including considerable iron and stee
per. and the course OF foreign eXchan
generally Interpreted as an indication
specie imports cannot be long delayed
The greatest gain has been for agtI
ture Corn has advanced a little in
but is moving very largely, SO tina
last years surplus may soon be mark
unless the new crop turns out better
many now expect. Cotton decline
eighth because Of an estimate prom
the largest crop ever grown, hut the
market is decidedly improving and
of the large mills, after few wee
suspension. have resumed work.
farm products are doing we'll ALSO
wheat has advanced about 1l8sc 70
week on actual transactions. with
purchases for export. The official
mate Of yield is entirely disregarded
cept as an admission that the croI
be larger than that of last year, anc
commonly assumed that the yield W
600. 10000 bushels or more, thong
cent reports Of injury indicating the
bility of Il somewhat smaller OuN
have helped the advance in prices.
crn receipts for the week were 3,S4
bushels. against 3.974.115 last year
for three weeks 11,340.267 bu
against 1861 49, bushels last year,
Atlantic exports are about double
YEARS.. 705. 2S7 bushels, against
341 bushels last year, and for three
9.Si9.31S bushels, against 5,l02,661
els last year, -four included for both
1t is we'll to notice that corn export
tinue more than double last years n
three weeks S.516,544 bushels. agai
1921 last year.
The iron and steel industry is pt
forward in spite of the still uns
strike of bituminous coal miners, al
enormous purchases of ore at Clev
and also Of billets at Pittsburg, sra
utmost confidence in the future.
additional establishments have
work during the past week. and WI
material change in prices has occ
the reports indicate fewer conccssi
secure business and 2 much steadie
The demand for finished products b
cidedly improvec, especially in
sheets and bars, and in railway su
particularly in ear axles. The 81
ore at Cleveland have amounted
weeks to 100000 a 100000 tons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

Another horrible plot Of the gold powers
of England has come TO light. Their sta
tistician, NJ. G.. Mulhall. has invaded this
country, and has recently written "A mag
azine article in which lie shows that the
Prairie States" which were the sole hope
of the silver trust in its efforts TO capture
the Government last year, have been not
only the most prosperous part Of the Unit
ed states, but far more prosperous than
any other spot on the world. Mr.. Null
halls article. it is said. reads like a tale
from the Arabian Nights" II shows in
the twelve States upon which the silver
managers relied last year-Ohio, Illinois.
Indiana, Missouri Michigan. Wisconsin,
Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska and
the Dakotas-an increase in farm area av-
craging 1000 acres per day. a grain pro-
duction twice as great as that OF France
Germany and Austria. collectively: n
meat production twice as great as that Of
France, an eight-fold increase Of grain
production since 1850. and n general food
production equal to five times as much for
each person as in the most advanced sec
tons Of Europe. 1t can scarcely be ex-
pected that people residing in n section so
much more prosperous than that Of any
other part Of the world are going TO resort
to deprecated currency with which TO
pay debts, or attempt TO deceive them
selves by increasing the number of their
dollars and at the same time making an
equal decrease in their value.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
GOVERNORS.
lanes A. Mount, Indiana.

The business revival In indianapolis ana
throughout Indiana is Enthusiastically gratify-
ing. In this city the Improvement has been
most marked during the last fortnight, and
IL bears convincing evidence OF being sub
stantial and permanent 1t Is noticeable In
every avenue OF trade, and is so pronounced
that il is admitted even by whilom prophets
of evil. Indianapolis Is admittedly one OF
the greatest railroad centers In the United
States and one of the most striking cyl
dences OF the dawnlng Of a new era OF In
dustrial and commercial prosperity Is found
In the fact that the number of loaded cars
at this time Is almost unprecedented the
being sufficient TO overtax their equipment
and facilities,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
siias a. Hoicomb. Nebraska.

Nebraska produced In 1896 nearly 100000
600 bushels OF corn, quite percentage Of
which yet remains In the State. The corn
crop this year will equal or excel that OF
last. Her crop Of wheat this year Is enor-
nous, reaching from forty to fifty million
mand, Is being disposed OF by farmers at
much more satisfactory prices than have
been received Of late Live stock interests
lhaye assumed large proportions. and are
CONSTANTLY growing even with the prevailing
low prices. These and many other branches
VI industry add materially to business actly-
~. Nebraskans have been buying but little
dirng the period OF business depression,
nng their means 20 meet pressing Obllga-
TINS. They are now beginning TO pay.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

Consul General Joseph 6. Dudley. sta
toned at Nucvo Laredo, in a COMMUNE
cation to the Department Of State says
that as a result OF the recent fall in the
price Of silver there has been marked
rise in the price OF all commodities in
Mexico. This is true of domestic pro-
ducts. Rents are included in the rise
OF prices He says there has been no
corresponding advance Of wages or sal
aries. Labor, he states, stays on its silver
hnsis
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Governors and Mayors Agree that
Prosperity Has Set It's Seal
on the Land.

YoJo OF
follow
ing mwase zen to est
kindly
lin
anticipate prosperous for the coming
w HEARST,
Y.
generally been received
arnongth en- ing the following
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Henry TrueIscn, Duluth, MINI.

The outlook for fan trade at the head Of
the lakes is very promising Prospects of
splendid yield OF wheat In Minnesota and
the Dakotas, which will command good
prices on account of short crops elsewhere.
Will bring money In abundance TO the North
west. The lumber market is I'm splendid CON
dtion, with demand good at advanced prices.
guaranteeing heavy operations I'm numbering
next winter Labor at the present time is
In good demand at fair wages Shipments
OF iron ore are heavy. All this goes TO
prove that prosperity will again smile on
the head Of the lakes
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

The business outlook for Minnesota and
the Northwest IS, 10 my mind, very hopeful.
The farmers have fair crops, and will re-
celve good prices therefor. This assures the
merchants and the manufacturers good
cash trade this autumn and winter. The
railroads will, In carrying the crops to mar
ket, be able TO earn and pay their old-tlme
dividends. Already labor realizes the ben
eft In greater demand for employment.
There are at present but few idle men in
Minnesota who desire work. Advancing
prices and better markets which result from
the farmers improved condition, promise n
still greater demand for labor and an early
advance in wages.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
L. c. Stow, Grand Rapids

The settled wise policy Of our Govern
ment, togethe~ with confidence among man
ufacturers and business men generally, as
sures better prospects Local causes are
crops above the average In our State, with
advanced prices for the same. Furniture
factories are running on full time. and a
large and Increased number of municipal
improvements give a sure basis for an in
crease Of trade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
c. NJ. Barnes, oklahoma.

Oklahoma has harvested the most bounti-
full crop of wheat ever produced on like
number of acres. We have large crop Of
corn now made. Prospects are excellent for
n good cotton crop; our peaches ana grapes
are not eXcelled In the quantity or quality
anywhere on earth. Indeed, all the products
of field and farm have been and are being
gathered I'm great abundance. oklahoma viii
market $40 1000 600 worth Of these things the
present season. which. at the present in
creased prices will bring prosperity TO the
farmers of the Territory and through them
to all lines of business and trade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

From a jobbers and manufacturers stand
point, there is much OF encouragement.
Business is good and improving our city
trade lis cautious. as almost everybody
is exhausted from unwise investments I'M
real estate during boom times. The i'm
provcment no doubt. comes from higher
prices for farm products, from natural re-
coyery from collapse and from a strong
belief flat the tariff question seems 10 be
settled for four years at least.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

From all over the State come tidings of
Increased business activity The rise In the
price of grain has materially helped In de-
VelOping this activity, making money more
plentiful. Merchants are getting in larger
stocks Of goods than for some years past
Bank deposits and clearanCcs are steadily
increasing, and there is a general air of
confidence In the business outlook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
John Macvicar, Des Moines In.

A good crop Of wheat and good prices as
sured by foreign demand give the railroads
good business and assure a good balance Of
trade In our favor. Iowa has large amount
Of corn In cribs and good prospect for the
coming crop, and the situation of wheat has
helped the price Of corn considerably. Iowa
has fed, In the last eight months, and Is now
feeding. a large number Of cattle. This has
made the feeders considerable money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

Informally large yields OF wheat and bar
iei with fair prices for them, In the grain
bel OF eastern Washington, a good crop OF
hob at moderate prices In western Wash
ingtn, an abundance OF fruit NJ fraction
abde the cost Of production In all portions
OF te state. supplemented by gold mining
devbpmcnts along the northern boundary
andbe stimulus OF the Klondlke discoveries
in Mska, have united to give the people Of
Washington a cheerful prospect.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

Among the indisputable evidences OF re-
turning prosperity and confidence In the
business future Of Omaha | might mention
the million dollar packing plant now in proc
ess Of erection here by Armour. the 500, 600
buildings for the Trans Mississippi and In
ternationll Exposition In 1888, now IN con
structon, and the numerous other public
improvements which are being made In the
city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

Wonderful revival In business and conf
dence in Topeka. The railroad shops and
all factories are running 10 their fun ca
paclty. More buildings have been erected
during the past six months than I'm the pre-.
ccdlng fuur years. Money is plentiful. the
interest ratcsrcduced and property changing
hands at increased prices. Practically, no
idle laboriug men are in the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Robert Pratt. MipneapoIs.

The settlement Of the tariff question, the
increased prices for our abundant crops the
wages. the appreciation Of values all along
the line, serve TO create among our people
the conviction that prosperity has reached
us. These conditions. with the return of con-
dence and q better present trade, would
seem to assure US a prosperous business for
autumn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09

have not as yet observed a material i'm
provcmcnt In mercantile lines I'm this city
over year ago. Throughout Southern Cali
fOrnia, however better conditions prevail
The rains last winter and spring were very
heavy. and there have been bountlful crops
OF hay, barley and wheat. The pasturage
has been and Is good. All farmers expect
20 realize good prices for their products this
tall. During the last seven or eight months
there has been an unprecedented amount Of
mineral prospecting In Southern California.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
s. NJ. ZONES. Toledo. O.

The people seem to have taken heart now
that Congress has adjourned, and they have
nothing to fear from the lawmakers. as our
State Legislature Is not I'm session. The
abundant harvest and good price for grain
are causing distribution OF 100000 a day
from Toledo. The farmers, In turn are buy
ing implements ana this Of course. starts
the Industries Yes prosperity is here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-09
Robert r.. Smith, Montana.

Our people are strong In the belief that
more prosperous times will prevail in this
State Our farmers and stockmen are re-
ceiviug good prices on account Of failures
In India, Argentine Republic and Australia,
and our capitalists are beginning to realize
that legitimate mining is as safe as any
other enterprise and produces larger profits
to the investor.