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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Louis Fisher and Miss Esther Talbot
we're married Tuesday in st. Mary's
church in Ionia. In the afternoon a
pleasant reception were given them in
this city at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anthony Martin. Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher
will reside in Grand Rapids where he
is at work and many friends congratu-
late the happy couple. A shower OF
rice was a parting salute when they
took the train Tuesday evening. They
were the recipients of about forty dol
lars worth of beautiful and useful pres
ents which will fit nicely into the
home he has already prepared for his
bride.
The suit brought against Oscar f.
Webster by Mrs. j. Nj. Fuller for the
value of a speckled setting hen with a
setting Of eggs claimed to have been
got of her by Ed. Webster away back
in 1893, was tried Tuesday before JUS
tice Hutchinson in Ionia and resulted
in favor of Mr.. Webster. The justice
on hearing the evidence concluded
there was mo cause OF action" and as
sessed the costs against the plaintlfi
amounting to about SO. |. l.. Hubbell
and John Chaddock appeared for Mr..
Webster and Chas. l.. Locke for Mrs.
Fuller.
Herbert Ekerton has moved his
steamboat dock from the north end OF
the railroad bridge to the south end OF
the silk mill bridge where he has built
substantial one and which is easy Of
access with teams. Round trip ticket:
To grounds are ten cents. People are
invited to take their dinners and stay
all day. The band will play all day
Sunday.
Geo. BeGole, OF st. Joseph, Mo-, was
in the city Monday and Tuesday. He
was on his return from Indianapolis
where he had been with other mem
bers OF mounted Knights OF Pythiai
Of his lodge attending the iuternationa
convention. Their company carried of
the 800 prize for best drill and APP
pearance. Mr.. BeGole Is In the under
taking business in that city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

The Chief Burgess Of Milesburg, Pa,
says DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the best pills he ever used in his fam
lily during forty years of housekeeping.
They cure constipation, sick headache
and stomach and liver troubles. Small
in size but great in results.
w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

This amount will be paid for evil
dence that results in the conviction Of
any person or persons OF breaking
glass in vacant buildings, or in any
way maliciously injuring such building
or property adjacent and belonging
thereto, owned by the undersigned in
the city OF Belding.
BELDING BROS. a. Co.
1914 BELDING LAND a. IMP. Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Win your battles against disease by
actiag promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results.
When taken early it prevents con-
SUMPTION. And in later stages it fur
nisher prompt relief WI. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01
HONEST TRUTH WE

Have bought more new goods than
we can find room for. Everything in
the dry goods line. Dress goods, jack
cts and capes we are loaded To the
muzzle on. We ask our friends to
kindly help us out on our large pur-
chases IL. j. LEONARD.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01
LABOR DAY EXCURSIONS
VIA
C. & w. NJ. and D., G. II. & w

9. q W. NJ. and D., @. X. a w.
Detroit, Grand Ledge, Grand Rap
ids, Saginaw and Muskegon will have
celebrations on Sept. 5th, Labor Day,
and the G. e. w. NJ and d., G.. II. ~ w.
lines will sell tickets at one fare rates
from all stations within 100 miles Of
these points. Return limit Sept g.
GEO. DEHAVEN, G.. Il. a.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

The Rev. w. Il. Costley of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending To his
pastoral duties at Fleetwood, that
state, was attacked by cholera morbus.
He says: 'By chance | happened to
get hold of bottle of Chamberlain &
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and think it was the means of saving
my life. 1t relieved me at once. ,
For sale by Fisk Bangs, druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Mrs. S. Unger is arranging to open
millinery parlors in the store one door
west Of Spencer ~ Lloyd's. She leaves
for Grand Rapids aud Detroit this
r week to purchase stock of goods and
expects To be ready for business next
weak
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Helen A Newman wishes to say she
has purchased a beautiful line OF fall
and winter millinery. Had she known
Bedding was to have six millinery
stores she would have hesitated before
purchasing SO large a stock. But now
as the goods are here she will sell them
at great reduction on the regular
price even at the start.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01
FOR SALE !

Bay mare four years old, weight
about l 200 pounds. Inquire OF Ben
Hall at Long Lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01
HORSES FOR SALE.

Span of horses for sale. Color steel
roam; weight about $500 pounds; four
years old past. Call at E. Benton s,
24 miles southeast of Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

A fine line of goods will be on dis
play at Mrs. Unger's at her opening
next week. Wait for it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Helen A. Newman is still selling hats
very cheap. Nice line of sailors and
walking hats.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Wait for the opening of Mrs. IN
gers millinery store before purchasing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Taxes must he paid before the l5tl
of September.
w. LEE CUSsER, City Treas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Helen A. Newman will advertise her
millinery opening next week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01

Love is tickling sensation at the
heart which cannot be scratched.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-01
BUSINESS LOCALS.

POULTRY WANTED
To be delivered Friday, September
o, at j. w. Fleming's in Belding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
ENSIGN BLAKELY
A PHILADELPHIA

philadelphia, June 4.-Eusign John
Russell Young Blskeley OF the Merrimac,
who is reported to have been captured by
the Spsniards at santiago yesterday Is q
Philadelephian. son Of John Blakeley,
publisher OF the Evening Star of this city.
He was appointed, at the request CT Con-
gressman Samuel. Randall. to the naval
academy BY ex Secretary OF the Navy
whitney In 1883. His first cruise was on
the cruiser Newark to the hIeditef ranean
for the purpose OF bringing the exhibits
from the Vatican for the worlds fair to
this country. Mr.. BlaKely's next assign
ment was to the san Francisco, later he
was assigned TO the Detroit OF tho Asiatio
station. On her return.to this country ne
was Instructor at the Lindsay institute,
Wheeling. When war was declared he
Continued on Pange 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
BROKEN DOWN
AND USELESS

One of the reasons that form the basis
OF the conviction that tho Msrrimac was
purposely sunk In the channel Ia the fact
that the ship was Of little value as a
naval vessel. She had broken down in
her machinery and was kept at work
only with great difficulty. Some OF
Crank's letters are at once laughable and
pathetic IN their recital Of the trials and
trihulstions the young officer suffered
Che Is about 25 years old) in his effort to
make the u achinery work at oil. This
is Just the kind of craft that would be
selected to block up the channel. She Is
OF iron and therefore not likely to be
easily removed by tho Spaniards. Then
she wae empty and OF no further imme-
diate value to the fleet.
Another reason for the belief that the
Merrimac was rurpossly sunk Is the
small number of the crew aboard, accord
ng to the reports. There seems to have
besn just enough men on her to steer the
ship and keep the engine moving. The
normal crew of the &C llier was about 40
go that the others must have been taken
of In advance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
NEW TRIAL
FOR WEEDEN
Granted Today by the
Appellate Division.
SENTENCED FOR is YEARS
Pleaded Guilty to Charge Of At
tempting to Kill Cousin.
TEXT OF THE COURTS OPINION.
SENTENCED FOR Is YEARS
TEXT OF THE COURTS OPINION.

Frank wseden, who, on December IL
last. was sentenced by Judge Wilbur to
IS years at hard labor for an assault with
intent to Kill mis- cousin, Daisy y. Coul-
ters, has been granted new trial. He
pleaded guilty to the indictment found
against him. and after the Judge had sem
tsnoed him asked his honor II he had the
right to sntence him. as he was ous from
the insane asylum on h0nd.
The language OF the court In the re-
script granting the trial Is as follows;
"At the time OF his arrnianment the
defendant stated to tho court that he had
been in an insane asylum, and IL appears
that he had been an inmate OF the state
asylum, committed thereto upon 1udR-
ment of the district court Of the Fourth
judicial district. and that he has never
been discharged from such commitments
ty the adjudication Of any COURT or
otherwise than upon reaoRnizance ss pro-
vided by statute. whereby he was RELEASED
from the asylum.
"We think that his statement to the
court that he had been IN an insane nsy-
lum was sufficient to require the court to
stay its sentence until the question Of
his sanity could have been investigated.
We therefore grant trial and remit the
case to the Common Pleas Division.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
In NO DANGER
OF BEING SHOT

is stated at tue navy department that
there Is no possibility that the sailors
captured by the Spaniards will suffer.
They are not spies ana In no sense any
thing but prisoners OF war, and there has
been no disposition shown by the Span
iards to mistreat such prisoners.
AS to the change wrought In the situa-
tion by this bold exploit 1t is said tha :
IL will now bs possible to draw of the
larger part Of the American fleet for
service elsewhere than at Santiago, per.
haps at San Juan Do Porto Rico. or
Havana, for instance. A small force OF
say two monitors ana n cruiser would
suffice to keep guard at santiago, for ell
that is necessary now is to be able to
bring enough guns to bear upon the
channel TO prevent the Spaniards from
attempting to clear away the wreck by
the use OF torpsdoes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
CORK DRIVEN
INTO BOTTLE

Washington, June 4.--"Tne cork Is
driven In the bottle was the comment
OF the naval officers at the department.
this morning upon the news OF the sink.
ing OF the collier McIrimac In the chan
mel at the entranos OF Santiago harbor.
They are also lutsly satisfied that the
ship was sent In by design Of Sampson
to close the channel and prevent the ss-
CAPE OF the spanish squadron, and that
the underta king was successful. II 50,
this will rank as one of the boidest
achievements In naval history. 1t will
outrank even Cusaina's faT ous attack
upon the Albemarle with bis little tor
pedo boat. That Is the opinion at the
navy department., at lenst.
The officers say that Cushing had
lighting chance to escape after making
his attack, and he cid indeed escape.
There was no suoh chance for the men
who took the Merrimac into Santiago
harbor under the guns which Schlsy's
report described as Of great power ana
over nests of submarine mines, any one
of which was sufficient TO crush In tbs
bottom of the ship. IL Is not possible
now TO learn who made mp this crew that
II dc stined 60 he famous I'm American
history. for the opinion at tho navy de-
partmont is ttst Admiral Sampson
directed that no man be ordered into
such dangerous duty, but that volunteers
be called for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
MORAN HELD.
Admitted That He Stole $5 From
Father
Claimed Was Drunk. but In ended to Re.
turn III Money.

Court this morning Thomas Moran
pleaded guilty to the serious charge Of
tsking from the person and possession of
Patrick Kills the SUM Of s. and whs held
To await the action OF the grand jury In
the sum OF 500.
The story goes that Moran and his
fathsr-in law kels, were In q ssloon at
1857 Westminster street on tbe evening
e May 26, both under the influence Of
liquor. and Moran slipped his napd into
ktls pocket and was seen to do 30 by tte
tar seerer who ordered Moran to leave
the selooD.
Jte police were notified but Moran
couli not be found. He returned last
evening ana was arrested upon war.
rant. Moran admitted that he took the
money, but said he was drunk, and In
tended to return it In th3 morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04

BANIGAN
SALARY SUIT
Further Hearing in the
Appellate Court.
MR.. WINS "A WITNESS.
He Testified as to How Funds Were
Raised In Europe.
MR.. BANIGAN WAS NOT IN COURT
MR.. BANIGAN WAS NOT IN COURT

The taking of testimony in the salary
suit OF Joseph Bauigan against the United
States Rubber Company was resumed for
short time In the Appellate Court today.
The short hearing was marked by some
briIlient examples frepartee between Mr]
Taylor Of New York, counsel for Mr..
Banigan and Mr.. WINS, the only witness
examined. Mr.. Wins was called to throw
discredit on Mr.. banigan's claim that he
as president of the trust was entitled to
credit Of securing the large loan secured
by the company In London in 1893. VIM.
M. WINS has recently arranged matters
Cramp company OF ship builders for the
building OF someiimportant war vessels.
Mr.. Banigan was unable to be in court
today and 1t is probable that his deposit
tion will be taken in regard to some OF
Mr.. Wins testimony and there may be
testimony taken In London.
Mr.. WINS testified In regard to the nego-
tiations In Europe In tie summer OF 1893,
for the raising OF money for the United
States Rut Der Company. He produced
cablegrams sent by him to MIR. Flint, the
treasurer of the rubber trust to the effect
that everything American was distrusted
and said that Mr.. Banigan agreed that
the factories should be closed and had
expressed his regret at joining the big
combine. Witness also claimed that
though many cablegrams came from the
officers of the company telling II the
difficulties the company was experiencing
Mr.. Banigan went to the north of Ire
land on a holiday trip and refused to
leave his address saying he did not care
to be followed by business trou bles. MIR.
Bmnigan had once said that 1t looked to
him as IL Colt and Flint were trying 10
get more of his money and that the New
York parties wanted to place the corpor-
alton In bankrupt condition. Mr.. WINS
claimed he made arrangements for the
loan, but he ad dmittedsthat at the inter-
view between the London banker, Klien.
worts, Mr.. Bsn.gan was present and the
banker talked as much to him as he did
to witness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04

PURCHASED.
Will Be Used in Carrying Troops
to Cuba---ResuIt Of French
Sympathy with Spain.

quarters of Major. General Otis that Bar
very A, ,ap.. foung, and Battery d,
Capt. Grant, would 60 with the next
transport fleet. IL Is also regarded o.
probable that one battery Of the Third
United States artillery will also te direct-
ed to GO with the same expedition.
BRYAN GETS COMMISSION.
Lincoln, Neb., June 4. .-Adjutant Gene
raj Barry has received telegram from
Secretary Alger saying that the Third
Regiment Nebraska volunteers infantry,
organized by w. j. Bryan has bean ac-
cepted by the government and that 1t
would be added 10 the contingent going
to Philippines.
When this news was received Mr.. Bryan
went 20 Governor Holcomb's Office and .
conference was held, the outcome Of
which, although II has not yet been pub
lished, was that Bryan was appointed
colonel of the regiment and given his
commission. Adjutant General Barry at
once issued the first general order In the
history OF the new regiment. It was
addressed to the members and officers,
urging them to drill, perfect their organ
ization and be ready for the call to mob
ilize in this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
STILL ANOTHER
SPANISH "VICTORY"

Madrid, June 4.-The Spanish version
of the sinking OF the Merrimac In the
channel leading into the harbor Of San
tiago dc Cuba yesterday says "Two
American iron clsds were seriously dam
aged during the engagement.
The Spaniards also desribe the affair as
ga brilliant Spanish victory"
Still another version OF the sinking Of
the Merrimnc which has reached the
minister OF marine here, Captain Aunon,
from Santiago. is as follows:
A spanish vessel In front of Santiago
de Cuba has sunk an American auxiliary
cruiser. All the members of the crew OF
the latter have been imprisoned. The
rest OF the eneiny's squadron imme-
diately retired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
Commissioners Shouts Have Charge oi
Putting Wires Under Grouni.

There is q very decided feeling In city
hall circles that the board OF fire oommis-
sioners, which has since its creation,
tesn held response BILE for the proper con-
duct OF the department. should not b0
hampered In its duties now by Placing
the construction WORK Of the underground
fire alarm systsm in the hands OF the
COMMITTEES on fire department. Any such
course would, 1t is claimed, rcsuls In . 60
rious conflict of authority and, materially
cause divided responsibility.
There is a strong probability that the
Board Of Aldermen Will Kill the 0rdt
nance passed by the Common Council on
the ground that Chairman Burdick Of the
committee does not really seem to know
Just what he wants the COMMITTEES to do.
Furthermore, IL In claimed that the con1-
mite, knows nothing whstever about the
subject, and much valuabla time wouio
be iost before anything could TO done
toward putting the wires underground.
The fire commissioners have already -
cured oil the necessary figures and fact4
and are in position to commcuce rhe
work lust as soon az they are authori33o
to do SO. 1hey declare, however. that
II the City Council 50 insists, thty STAND
ready to turn over the olarls and data
which they have prepared In making up
their estimates to the committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
PROGRESS OF
RECRUITING.
Business Dull at Both Stations.
More Volunteers Sent to
Camp at Quonset.

The weather has evidently had a very
depressing effect on the business ut the
recruiting stations fer up to / o'clock 60.
day bat nine men hnd been enrollsd at
the North Main streep station by Lieut..
Webb, while Lieut. Cabot at the West
minister strs ct station had only enrolled
seven. The Machine Gun battery and
Battery A. Light Artillery, secured sew
ersl tne-looking men. and among the
Machine Gun men Is Byron q. Howard
OF Hope Company No. /. who has tesn
granted an indefinite leave uf absence by
the fire com N missioners for the purpose OF
enlistment.
1he recruits eurollsd were sent tn
Quonset this afternoon at o'cl:ck. The
Machine Gun Battery will rot leave
the CITY until Monday. The Machine
Gun Battery or Battery b. as It
Is TO be celled when mustered into the
regu lar service, will thus be the first OF
tho two batteries TO get into camp
So far Battery B has so men enlisted, and
In addition TO his nun ber there is num-
Der OF men enrollsd, but not yet exam
ined, together with the men enrolled at
tho Pawtucket station ana Mt tbs Ben sit
street frmory yesterday. All the men to
be sent 10 camp on Mon Will be uni
Iorneh. the battery hati-s enough mate
rial To fit them cut Ihe men will drill
ut the camp In tie school of battery dis
mounted until provision is made for
SUPPLYING them with guns for drill This
Will he done come tire naxt weak. The
ether men will follow AS soon as possible.
Tae wal strength cf battery is l75
men, bnt nobucy seems TO clearly know
bow many men Battery B will bo re-
Quired to have as It's com plement No
orders rave team received from Washing
ton, and In the absence of these nothing
Cfiicial Is known here The recruiting IL
progressing SLOWLY in this city and very
we'll in Powtuckef, where the office will
te Kept open until about the middle Of
1ext week.
Drilling at Camp.
While the recruits at Quonsst Point are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
PETITION DENIED. s'E~
Allen S:0ne Had ASK the Appellate
COurl For New Trial.

Allen S,01c HAD ASK inc Appellate
C0url For New Trial.
The Appellate Court mas refused new
trial In tho case OF state VS.. llsn Stone.
lie was found guilty under an indict-
ment charging that he had In his posses
sion 10 partridges during the close season.
A new trial was nsked on the ground
that the verdict was against the evidence,
but the court finds such not to have been
the case.
A nsw trial Is also denied In the New
port case Of EDWARD B. Hambly Va. Mich
ael Hayden.
Pssquale Tullo's petition for new
trial On the ground that jury gave q
verdict asainst the evidence In his trial
by jury under IN Indictment charging
i'm with on assault with a dangerous
weapon Was denied.
Inc Appellate Court is Of the opinion
that n new trial IL not called for In the
case OF state vs.. Patrick Burke.
:. The damages are not clearly no excessive
ss to Justify the disturbing OF the jury's
verdict, the Appellate Court decides In the
case of Charles Massasisr vs. Walter Tet-
low et nj.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04

Copyright Associated Press.
On Board The Associated Dispatch
Boat Dauntlsss of Santiago de Cuba.
June A, via Kingston, a.-Rear Admire
sampson during Friday morning decided
to close the narrow nsrbor entrance of
Santiago de Cuba. by sinking the collier
Merrimac, loaded with coal, In the chan
nel. He called for volunteers TO 60 TO al
most certain death, and 1000 men offered
the inselves.
Lieut.. Hobson and six men were chosen.
and ut 3 am, Friday morning. tie Mer-
rimac, under her own steam entered the
channel under terrible Spanish fire.
Tie vessel was riddled With projsctiles,
but she anchored and swung around.
Lisut. Hohson then set of an Internal
torpedo with an electric attachment.
There was an EXPLOSION, tie Merriinac
sank, the channel was clysed and, appar-
emily, Admira Cervera will te unable to
escape.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
HOW MERRIMAC'S
CREW WAS SAVED
Copyrleht lsQS Asscclated Press

Copyright 1898, Associated Press.
Kingston, Ia, June 4.-Hobson and the
hero crow OF the nerrimac were saved In
the following manner: Unable. after tho
stukfuE of their vessel, TO make their way
back through tho storm q shot and she'll.
tsey rowed into the harbor to TIE Spanish
flagship and were taken on board un-
harmed. Iho spanish ndmiral, under q
flag OF truce on Friday, sent word TO the
American admiral that he offered TO ex-
change the prisoners adding that IN the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
The OFFICERS ON
THE MERRIMAC

There Is no doubt. however, that q
least two of the officers were aboard,
namely. Commander J. III. MTf1er CT
Missouri and Assistant Engineer Crank
CT Tsxss. The captain could bs relied
upon, it is said, to stick TO nis ship TO
the last. and from what Is known OF
rrsnk's character, he would nos lie
likely 20 leave the ship. being the only
commissioned engineer officer on board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04

the more critical although his physicians
are making every effort to save his Life.
Colonel wyman has friends by the
thousands not only In Rhode Island. but
all over the country, his fame as an after
dinner speaker being national. and these
friends will be grieved to hear that the
genial gentleman's life is In such great
Deril.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
A DYNAMITE CARTRIDGE
Sent TO Mayor Van wyck OF New Yosn
Through the Mall.

New York, June "A package six inches
long. two inches wide and two inches d<cuv
with wrapping Of manila paper and ueo
with n string ives received IN lhe <en<rn.
poetofiice yesterday. addressed 20 Mayor vr1
Wyck. The package happened 20 u{fkk r
exposed fuss was attached 20 tnv <n1
of the cartridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-04
New Trial Denied.

The paintiff's petition for new trial
In the case Of Alite Cleary vs.. Manton A.
Helett ct ux., has heen denied by the Ap.
pellate Court as the evidence Is held &C
justify the jury's finding that Mrs. Hal
lett hired the Plaintiff, and her husband
did not fire her as the agent Of the
Alonquin Club.