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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
INVASION OF CUBA BEGUN.
Gen. Miles Orders Troops to En-
bark on Transports at Once.
TO MOVE ON SANTIAGO FIRST.
An Irresistible Force to be Thrown Into
Cuba by Uncle Sam-Four Separate
Expeditions - Insurgents Have Been
Well Supplied With Arms, Etc.

Washington: The invasion of Cuba
has begun. The President ordered it
after Commodore Schley's cable mes
sage came to the navy department, and
Gen. Miles at once gave the word to
Gen. Shafter at Tampa that at last
would set the army in motion. 1t is
absolutely known that within IL hours
the loading of the numerous transports
at Tampa was begun. About % of
these ships, the biggest and fastest
that could be obtained suitable for the
purpose, had been gathered ready to
receive the troops. They will accom-
modate about 10000 men for short
voyage like that from the gulf ports to
Cuba. How many troops started, where
they took ship, where they are bound,
are questions which the directing
spirits of the campaign refuse posi-
lively to answer. They have no desire
that the Spanish should have opportun-
ity afforded them to gather forces to
attack our soldiers as they land. There
fore nothing of the details of
this first movement can be learned.
II is known that Admiral Sampson
flagship New York and several other
war vessels were at Key West ready to
convoy the expedition to Cuba to en-
sure the transports against attack at
the hands of some stray Spanish cruiser
or gunboat.
1t is probable that there will be no
less than four separate military expedi-
tions and that these will be landed at
four different points.
Arrangements have been made to
utilize the services of the insurgents
to the largest possible extent The
government already has sent expedi-
tons to a large number of points on
the island and landed arms for
the insurgents. Most of the par
ties succeeded perfectly in their object
and it is said at the war department
that a sufficient number of the insur-
gents have been armed TO constitute a
very effective support for the troops as
they land.
The opinion has gained ground that
the first action will bc in the neigh
borhood Of Santiago. The President
believes that the dispatch of 10000 to
$4,000 soldiers to land at and take San
tiago would be an effective blow at
Spain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
MICHIGAN NEWS SUMMARY.
Doings of the Week Recorded in a
Brief Style.
CONCISE AND INTERESTING.
The Gath Convention of the w. c. t. u
Marshal at Marceilus Kills "a Burglar
-Four Children Perish In a Fire at
Iron Mountain.
Michigan w. c. t. U.

The cath annual convention of the
Michigan Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union was opened at Saginaw by
President Mrs A. Benjamin. All Off
GERS were present and the IL districts
fully represented. An elaborate four
days program was carried out. 1t was
voted to give 100 hymn books to the
33d Michigan volunteers, by request of
Chaplain c. ii. Sage.
Secretary Mrs. c. III. Johnson, of
Flint, read list of 20 names of de-
ceased members who passed away dur
ing year, including Mrs. Laura Havi-
land, of Grand Rapids A memorial
exercise was held in honor of the late
national president, Frances f. Willard
The sessions were largely attended,
and many interesting papers were read
and five-minute talks given. Forty
three new unions were instituted dur
ing the year, and the total state MEM
bership is now over 1000. Mrs. Noor-
hies, the treasurer, reported that 1903
unions had paid dues during the year
amounting to 81 ,634.52, and the treas
ury has balance of over 81, 900.
The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year resulted in the reelection of
the old officers as follows: President,
Mrs. A. S. Benjamin; vice-president-at-
large. Mrs. c. G. FaXon; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Julia r. Parish; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. c. III. Johnson;
treasurer, Mrs. Jennie VOORHEES, The
vice-presidents were reelected also.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
The Pioneer Limited

Is the name of the only perfect train
in the world, now running every night
between Chicago, st. Paul and Mime
apolis via the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway-the pioneer road OF
the West in adopting all improved ia
cilities for the safety and enjoyment OF
passengers. An illustrated pamphlet,
showing views Of beautiful scenery
along the route OF the Pioneer Linn
tied, will be sent free to any person
upon receipt of two-cent postage stamp.
Address Geo. Fl. Heafford, General
Passenger Agent. Chicago, Ill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
THE INVASION OF CUBA.
No Necessity for Longer Delay and the
Troops VIII Move Soon.


fredericksburg has demonstrated
that it is the policy Of the United
States to have an army OF about 300, 900
men ready for business within month.
This army will consist OF 10000 regu-
lars, 100000 volunteers, 10000 espe-
cially enlisted men who have suffered
from contangious disease likely to be
encountered in the tropics, and who
are therefore considered impervious to
such complaints, $500 trough riders
cavalrymen, and about 5000 more spe-
cial men forming an engineer corps
and a signal corps Of the volunteers.
According to the best advices the
Presidents intention is to have 10000
or So 900 of these troops sent to the
Philippines for the purpose of occupy
ing those islands completely. These
men will be sent from San Francisco
just as rapidly as they can be equipped
for the journey and embarked on trans
ports. About 100000 Will be trans
ported to Cuba just as soon as Maj
Gen. Miles can complete his arrange
ments. About 10000 more are des-
tined for Porto Rico, which island it is
the intention of the United States to
capture and hold. The President fav-
ors having Gen. Miles lead the way to
Cuba with as near $1,000 men as can be
prepared for service within two weeks,
and Gen. Brooke TO command the ex-
petition to Porto Rico The Cuban in
vaders will go first and will comprise
two-thirds of the regular troops and as
many of the volunteers as can be pre-
pared. The Porto Rico expedition will,
as far as possible, embrace the volun-
teers from the eastern states.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

A rumor was current in Liverpool
that France is trying 10 buy the Canary
islands OF Spain Tor $50. 600, 600.
Matt Merritt has received i'm
structions from the President that
when he innugurates his military gov
ernorship nj Manila he is to open the
ports of the islands TO American MGR
chants. All goods shipped TO the Phil
ippines will be admitted free OF duty.
This policy will also he followed with
reference 10 Cuba and Porto Rico.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

John r. Moore. who has succeeded
Judge Day as first assistant secretary
OF state, held a place in that depart
ment under the Harrison administra-
ton. Appointed originally from Della
ware in the state department by Mr..
Bayard when the latter was secretary.
Mr. Moore. by sheer merit and ability.
worked his way up to the place of
second assistant secretary, and in that
capacity he served under several ad-
ministrations without regard to polit-
ical changes. He resigned his place
IN the state department to accept the
chair OF international law at Columbia
university about three years ago, and
it is believed that his present appoint
ment Is only temporary owing 10 his
indisposition to permanently sever his
connections with Columbia. Mr. Moore
is an authority on certain branches Of
international law.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
Two Young Men Drowned.

While rowing about Muskegon river
at Grand Rapids, two well known
young men drowned in sight of those
powerless TO help by reason of rushing
waters at the foot of the dam. Lance
lot Graham, aged 90, and Edward
Falardcau, 21, found their frail boat
drawn into the whirlpool, and boat
and men were sucked down almost in
stantly Falardeau's brother IS captain
of the Big Rapids company, 34th regi-
ment, Island Lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
MIchigan's Soldier Boys.

When the last company had been
mustered at Camp Eaton it was found
that Michigan had furnished 4,062 men
to help Uncle Sam fight Spain. This
is AZ men short Of the full quota asked
for and was caused by reflections by
the surgeons at the last hour of mus
ter, or by the throwing out of minors
not properly authorized by legal pa
pers in due form to enlist. Capt. Ir-
vine, the mastering officer, rejected
one man on the final muster of the 34th
because he had left at home a family
of eleven children.
. DIR. G. Il. Nancrede, formerly L. of
M. professor now major-surgeon of the
SD Michigan Volunteers have been
presented with fine horse by ex-Re-
gent l.. l.. Barbour, of Detroit, and the
students Of the medical department
presented him with an equipment.
The kind of soldiers that Michigan
is sending to the front is shown by the
fact that Roy Alberts, private in Co.
G, oath regiment (Muskegon), grad
uated from the military academy at
Orchard Lake as senior captain.
Corporal w. Il Carl, Co. G., SD Mich
igan, of Owosso, was married to Alice
Whiting, of Flint. They were to have
been married in September, but she in
sisted on their marriage before his de-
parture.
Michigan's quota under President
McKinley's second call for volunteers
will be about 2,G22 men.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

The largest block OF marble ever
sent out of East Tennessee was shipped
by way OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road to New England during the first
week in March. 1t was consigned to
Norcross Bros, at East Cambridge,
Mass, and it weighed $4,000 pounds.
It was quarried near Knoxville.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Genuine regret will be awakened in
most OF the civilized nations OF the
world by the news of the death OF
Edouard Remenyi the Hungarian vi.
olinist. IN spite OF his we'll known
eccentricities Remenyi managed to
hold both the admiration OF the gen
eional musicians. He could play clas-
steal music after a fashion all his own
ard he could give popular tunes; he
could improvise by the hour and hold
interest; he could produce at will a
tone so broad that it seemed TO come
from something bigger than a violin,
and then he could vary it with n tone
which was a mere shred OF sound
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

While the men OF Boston are trem
bling. where is the band OF heroic
women that Charlotte Smith wanted
permission TO lead 10 the front. and
where is that Ancient and Honorable
Artillery
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

The u. of NJ. will graduate over 700
students this year-200 more than last
year.
Michigan has had total Of ss31,-
1923 refunded by the general govern
ment for war expenses incurred in
1s61-1s65.
Geo. V. knight, c. & w VI. freight
conductor, caught his foot in switch
at Alden and was run over by the train.
He died in 10 minutes.
Thomas Peura, of Calumet, was
drowned In Bear Lake, while on fish
ing trip. His boat was capsized and
he attempted to swim TO shore.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

The unnecessary killing OF severn.
thousand ordinary men will presently
be looked upon by the Spanish govern
ment as a vindicatlon OF Spanish hon
or. 1t is a pity that the membsrs OF
the government did not decide 10 give
their lives 20 the vindication. but they
never thought OF that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
hoods Pills cure indigestion. rs cents.

A woman many not be able to drive
nail, but when it comes to driving IA
bargain she is in her glory.
Fable-An open-faced lie with
moral attachment.
Never put off until tomorrow what
you can do today.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

The Supreme Court OF the United
States, in a decision rendered recently
has sustained the claim or certain New
York Indians 10 the proceeds OF the
sale OF 1000. 600 acres OF land formerly
owned Ivy them Ia the state OF Kansas.
The land was sold ny the government,
and The proceeds paid into the treasury
OF the United States. The Indians lost
a suit instituted by them in the court
OF claims. but the supreme court has
reversed this ruling. holding that the
Indians had never made any formal
forfeiture OF the land and that the gov
eminent could not possibly dispose OF il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

II Fred Grant had accepted the posi-
ton offered him Of assistant secretary
OF war be would be happier now.
Theodore Roosevelt virtually went TO
the head Of mis- department and was
recognized as a power in war greater
than the head himself. However
Roosevelt will so to Cuba as fighting
soldier. and the vacancy thereby &C.
curing may make Grant happy yet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

The one hundred and twenty-frst
anniversary of the adoption OF the
American flag by congress will occur
on June IA; and the fact calls to mind
the first standard of our independence.
which had represented on 1t a snake
cut in thirteen pieces, representing
the thirteen colonies bearing the mot
to, Join or die" Patrick Henry's
men marched behind a standard bear
ing a rattlesnake in an attitude ready
10 strike and the warning. Don't tread
on mel" Doctor Franklin wrote Of
thls design THE ancients considered
the serpent an emblem OF wisdom. 1t
is quite customary for countries to be
represented by animals peculiar 10 that
country. The rattlesnake is found no.
where but in America Her eye is ex-
ceedingly bright and without eyelids-
emblem OF vigilance She never be-
gins an attack and she never surren-
ders-emblem OF magnanimity and
courage. She never wounds even her
enemies until she generously gives
them warning not to tread on her. Her
thirteen rattles, the only part which
increases in number, are distinct from
each other and yet so united that they
cannot be disconnected without break
ing them to pieces. showing the impos.
sibility OF an American republic with
out a union OF states" Doctor Frank
lin pursues the smile still further. and
in following It the reader is impressed
with the analytical keenness OF the old
philosopher in his study OF the fitness
OF the symbol that was TO represent the
character and relationship Of the thir-
teen colonies
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Mothers lose their dread for ''that
terrible second summer" when they
have DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the house. Natures
specific for bowel complaints of every
sort.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

'Tisn't safe to be day without DIR.
Thomas Electric Oil in the house.
Never can tell what moment an acct
dent is going to happen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
Col. McGurrin, 3ed Mich, now Brighter

Col. McGurrin, of the 32d Michigan
regiment, at Tampa, is receiving con-
gratulations of the entire regiment
over his appointment as brigadier-gen-
eral of the Second brigade of the First
division of the Seventh army corps.
Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee is in command
of the Seventh army corps. The APP
pointment was made by Gen. Shafter,
and was a complete surprise to the
colonel. AS soon as the appoint
ment was made known the col
onels quarters were soon crowded with
officers, who expressed their congratu-
lations Later the bands serenaded
the colonel and general happy time
was had.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

After man has dropped a few
thousand dollars in stocks 1t is use
less TO tell him there is no money in
them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Is 1t not curious that Spanish honor
could be vindicated only through The
destruction of the Spanish feet at Ma
Mia?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Don't do any disagreeable thing today that
you can just as well put of until tomorrow
Perhaps tomorrow you won't have it TO do
Good actions crown themselves with lasting
days who deserves well needs not another's
praise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Commodore Dewey acted himself in
10 immortal fame within three days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part of the body; Doan's Oint-
ment. At any drug store, 80 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and invigorates the
whole system.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Never spend your money before you
have earned it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

FITS PermanentiyCured. Motifs BUSINESS after
first days of DIR klne's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DR. X. Ii. KLINE. Ltd. 93l Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

There are men living today who
would rather be right than be vice
president.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

1t must be admitted that the Span.
ish editors are offering the Yankee pigs
o great deal OF their peculiar swill
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Astronomy interests fewer people than gas
tronomy does.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

We seldom repent of having eaten
too little
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Pride costs more than hunger, thirst
and cold.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

The wisdom OF woman who is vain
of her beauty is equal to that of a man
who is vain of his brains.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Heat-The tailor that makes the
pants of a dog
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Never trouble another for what you
can do yourself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee seems TO be los.
ing the center of the stage very rapid
w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c 2jc
II c. c. c. fail TO cure. druggists refund money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Goes cough fSs1sam
Is the oldest and best IL will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try Il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

The essence of lying is in deception, not in
words.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children thing sofens the reduces infam
nation, allsys pain wind collie 25 cents bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

When Answering Advertisements EiGdly
Mention This Paper.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-12
An Adventure In .as Jungle.

The moon has a curious trick Of
changing objects into something quite
unlike themselves in appearance. In
one instance such a transformation
nearly cost the life OF a British soldier.
He thus relates the incident: My
company had been ordered into the
Deshur district to break up the Da-
colts. who had become very trosble-
some. We arrived there in the night,
stormed a band OF the robbers by noon
light, killed or captured a round dozen
OF them, and chased the rest into the
jungle. Some OF us followed on foot
among the reeds and bushes, but soon
got tired of this useless business, and
were quite willing to stop and turn
back at the sound of the recall. Our
hospital steward. a native, and a good
one, was by my side. My canteen had
been emptied IN the march. and ! was
parched VITA the thirst that follows
lighting. Something among the bushes
glistening on the ground like water,
caught my eye, ITS a stagnant pool
LETT by the rains. but II will serve to
wet my throat" | said. and was for
throwing myself on the ground TO
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-12
NASTHE COMORRAH OF THE WEST.
Port Royal Erased From the Earth By an Act of
the Almighty.

feasting and drinking. for tho pirates
Of the Spanish main spent freely what
they secured SO easily. Gold was as
common as copper Is today. The tod
dlers in the streets. when they held out
baby hands for aims to the passers-
by. were rewarded with a gold piece
or two.
Another Gonorrah.
Women attired in silks and laces
which cost human blood in the making
and the stealing lounged on luxurious
divans close TO the open windows CT
the houses and drank deep ~draughts
with their paramours. License ran
riot. There was no virtue. For years
every one in the place had been grow
ing richer and with the wealth came
the desire for ease and pleasure which
saps a peoples strength. No one work
ed, for money was brought to every
one In the pirate ships which roamed
the seas only to capture a cargo suii-
cient to Purchase a few weeks OF pleas
ure and feasting and drunkenness at
Port Royal. From Peru and Mexico
came boat loads Of gold and silken
stuffs and other treasure and with the
arrival OF every pirate the b%acchana-
liam revels %redoubled in license and
depravity. The people lounged to
church. but 1t was only a mockery Of
worship. They were drunk with their
prosperity and insane with their long
ing for the pleasures of the table and
the wine cup.
On that fated day when the VEN
seance which overlook Sodom and Go
morrah descended upon Port Royal the
revelry was at it's height, when there
came a sound like the great crack OF
doom, the earth trembled and the half
drunken jewellers rushed from the
houses in dismay. The great cathedral
rocked and its tower trembled a mo-
ment. and. while the people were ask
ing n another. white-lipped and ter
rified, what manner Of thing was hap
pening, tn eearth gaped open like q
great jaw and closed with thousands
in its NAV. catching many half way
in the frightful opening and holding
them. crushed and broken. with theil
helpless arms extended toward the
heaven they had so long forgotten.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-12

When he went slowly through the back
yard as though he had nothing special
OF his mind. his coat-tails bulged sus
p~iclously and his eyes had a CLINT o.
mischief. The two saluted in whiS-
pers, slipped around half a block 10
get a car, gigsled and talked under
their breaths until they reached a well
known point up the river, and there
went in swimming, diving, %whooping.
swimming doggie and turning turtles
as nearly possible like they had done
half a century before. They dried
their scant hair carefully, slowed the
soap and towels out OF sight and reach
cd home prepared to prevaricate II
questioned. Next day they shook
hands, carried themselves more erect
and congratulated each other that they
still knew their boyish tricks,