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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24
spanish war-hip at New York.

The Spanish armored cruiser Vizcaya
reached New York after a thirteen
days voyage from the Canary Islands.
When her officers and men learned the
startling news of the disaster to the
American battleship Maine in Havana
harbor and of the downfall of former
Minister De LONE they broke into a
wild uproar of talk and for time all
discipline on the great warship seemed
to vanish to the winds.
The Vizcaya was received with due
formalities by representatives of the
United States.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24
brotherhood of st. Andrew.

The Michigan Brotherhood of st.
Andrew met in its fourth annual con-
vention at Bay City. Rev. Thomas w.
MacLean, rector of Trinity church, de-
livered a very cordial address of well
come. Two days were spent in confer
ences and listening to addresses on
matters pertaining to the work of the
Brotherhood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24
Mother Gray,s sweet Powder. for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over
10, 900 testimonials. They neuer fan. At
all druggists, csc. Sample FREE Ad
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24
hoods pills cure sick headache. Csc


You will enjoy this publication much
better If you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most interesting study and
will put you in the way of getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tisers are reliable, they send what they
advertise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

The car barns of the Menominee Flee
trio Light & Street Railway Co. were
totally destroyed by fire together with
contents, entailing loss of SIS, 900,
partly covered by insurance. The fire
broke out during the blizzard and
nearly every ear was destroyed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

Remember you have not a sinew
whose law of strength is not action;
not faculty of body, mind or soul
whose law of improvement is not
energy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles. Go at once; de-
lays are dangerous.
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A GRAND TRIUMPH.
Bafiled Many Times but Success Comes
at Last.
fUrom the Grand Rapids Press.)

The following incident would be hard
to believe If it had not occurred right here
in Grand Rapids. and investigation by our
representative has placed it beyond the
reach of doubt. These are the facts in
detail Mr. j. ii. White of No. % Haifey
Place, has been an instructor in penman-
ship in different business colleges for the
past fourteen years. He says Last Oc-
tober was suddenly taken i'll. l consult
ed physician, who said the pain was
from gravel stones gradually grew
worse; the pain was in my back and side.
My back swelled up in a great ridge, and
I finally grew so bad that was taken to
bed, as helpless as child. / passed
blood, and when the pain was at its worst
was like one crazy. The doctor injected
morphine TO give me relief, hut further
u an that he said he was powerless, and
nothing would do me any good but sur
gical operation. | believe my flesh was
literally cooked in the attempts to relieve
my agony, everything was used, mustard
plasters, turpentine, hot cloths and all.
such things. was in this condition, given
up by the doctor, and almost out of my
mind with suffering. | commenced taking
Doan's Kidney Pills, and really l felt easier
in 20 minutes. After about two hours l
had passage of urine. and passed blood
and some gravel stones which greatly
relieved me. rapidly improved took
in all six boxes, and feel to day entirely
well. Mine has been wonderful case.
feel that l cannot say anything strong
enough for Doan's Kidney Pills. My
great wish is that they may become well
known. They will prove a, boon to man
kind.
For sale by all dealers, price 80 cents.
Mailed by Foster NIilburn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the Z. S. Remem-
Der the name. Doan's, and take no other.
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GRAIN. Ere.

fDetrolt-Hay, No timothy, $500 per ton.
Potatoes, zoe per bu. Live Poultry. turkeys,
lie per Id: chickens, &c; ducks, nc. Eggs,
strictly fresh, 15c per doZ- Butter, dairy
15c per 10; creamery, 2)c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Ava,

netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

Falsehood has an infnity of combin-
alton, but truth has only one mode of
being.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

God sometimes washes the eyes of his chill
dren with tears that they may read Alright his
providence and his commandments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

The wise man talks but little. and
when he does speak he deals exclusively
in truth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

Find man who loves God with all his heart
and he will be found working for him with al
his might.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24
Smoke sledge Cigarettes. 20 for cts.

The man with only one idea is much more
dangerous than the man without any idea at all.
Anger, IL not restrained, is frequently more
hurtful TO us than the injury that provokes IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24
ONE ENJOYS

UNIV 6NJOXS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeables ubstances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 90
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who,
wishes to try it. Do not accept any.
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAW FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. H. NEW Y0Rk. ~
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A VIGOROUS BATTLE.

From the New Era, Greensbur0, Ind.
The following is straightforward state
ment of facts by veteran OF the late war.
No comrade will need further proof than
their friends own words, as here given.
Squire John Castor, of Viewpoint. Ind, is
the narrator, and an honest, respected citi-
zen he is too. He said: ~ have been
troubled with rheumat fm in all my joints,
on by my exposure there. IL came on me
gradually. and kept getting worse until
was unable to do any work l tried several
physicians, but they did me no good. They
said my trouble was rheumatism resulting
in disease of the heart, and that there was
no cure for it. Nevertheless had lived and
fought the disease for thirty years, and did
not intend to die, simply because they said
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

must, so hunted up some remedies for
myself, and finally happened on DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People. asked
some of my neighbors about the medicine,
for it had been used by several persons in
the community, and they recommended it
very highly. 1 procured box. The pills
helped me right away, and / continued
taking them. l commenced taking them
last fall, and finished taking the sixth box
few months ago i am not bothered with
the rheumatism now,-the medicine has
cured me. lean most certainly recommend
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People"
These pills are not only good for rheu-
matsm, but are valuable for any disease
that arises from impoverished, or bad
blood. They do NOT act on the bowels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

Most people would succeed in small
things if they were not troubled by
great ambitions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

A coat of arms is good thing to trade on IL
you have no other capital.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

There are some folks who always feel like
speeding the coming guest
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-24

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
l0c 25c. II c. G. c. fail druggists refund money.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

the mothers own words. She said:
'sOn the 18th Of Sept, 1896, while IN the
bloom Of health. Beatrice was suddenly
and severely afflicted with spinal nenin-
gifts Strong and vigorous before. in I'VE
weeks she became feeble and suffered from
A parAlytic stroke which twisted her hesd
hack to the side and made IL impossible
for her TO move limb. Her speech how
ever. was not affected. We called In orr
family doctor. one of the most experienced
and successful practitioners in the city.
He considered the case very grave one.
Before long little Beatrice was compelled
TO wear plaster paris jacket Prominent
physicians were consulted. electric bat
teries were applied, but no benefit was no.
tieed until wetried DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
Busy In nv kitchen one afternoon WAS
startled by the cry OF Mamma from little
Beatrice who WAS creeping towards me /
had placed her on an improvised bed in the
pRrlor comfortably close to the f1reside
and given her some books and playthings.
She became tired of waiting for me to come
back and made up her mind to go TO me,
so her story, My Pink Pills made me,
walk which she tells everyone who comes
to our house. was then for the first time
verified She has walked ever since She
has now taken about nine boxes OF the
pills and her pale and pinched face has
been growing rosy. and her limbs gained
strength day by day. She sleeps all night
long now. while before taking the pills she
could rest but a few hours at a time" Dr.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are
sold by all druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

bev before the throne Of Divine Grace and
give deE0at praise 70 God. who holdeth
the nations il th- hollow OF His hands and
workefh upon them the marvels OF His
high will and who has has far vouehsafed
to u the light Of HIS face and led our brave
soldiers and suamen TO victory
Il therefore ask tbs people OF the United
States upon next assem- bling for Divine
worship in the respective places OF meet
ing, to offer Thanksgiving TO Almighty God
who, in His inscrutable ways, now leading
our hosts upon the waters 10 unscathed TIL
umph, now guiding them in 4 strange land
through the dread shadows OF death to
success. even though AT 4 fearful cost, now
bearing them without accident or loss to
far distant ciimes, has watched over our
cause and brought nearer the success OF
the right and the attainment OF just and
honorable peace.
with the Nations thanks let there be
mingled The Nations prayers that our gal
liant sons may be shielded from harm alike
on the battlefield and in the clash Of fleets,
and be spared the scourge Of suffering and
disease while they are striving to uphold
their country's honor: and withal let the
Nations heart be stilled with holy awe at
the thought OF the noble men who have
persisted as heroes die, and be filed with
compassionate sympathy for all those who
suffer bereavement or endure sickness,
wounds, and bonds by reason of the awful
straggle.
And above all, let US pray with earnest
fervor that He, the Dispenser Of all good,
may speedily remove from US the untold
Affections OF war and bring 10 our dear
land the blessings of restored peace and to
all the domain now ravaged by the cruel
strife the priceless boon Of security and
tranquility. WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Executive Mansion, Washington, July
) 1898 -
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
aYours rrulv.~

The habits Of people In signing LEI
tiers are receiving some attention. ana
interesting conclusions are drawn from
a study OF the different ways writer's
subscribe themselves. The curt
Yours" and Yours truly" are found
not only In business letters, but in per-
sonal notes as well, for there are plenty
OF correspondents who don't believe In
eush, and who think that Yours truly"
or sincerely" means about all they
wish TO convey. Opposed TO these SEN
sible and essentially practical persons
is that class of writers made up usual
ly of Young and enthusiastic individ-
uals, as a rule OF the gentle sex, who
throw words about as carelessly on pa
per as they do IN conversation. The
use OF the word love by such people
is distressing sign of emotional weak
ness, or careiessness, or of insincerity,
and possibly arises from the same Inn
pulse that prompts women 10 kiss each
other indiscriminately. One Boston
girl. who is quoted by the Journal, has
taken her own stand in the matter, and
ct the risk Of being considered cold"
and thoroughly Boston" she sticks to
IL. In her childhood she was taught to
sign "affectionately yours" TO her far
away greataunts and second cousins,
some of whom she had never seen, but
all of whom she tried TO like. because
Of the claims of kindred. and the word
~afectionately" came to mean to her
nothing ut all except polite and neces-
sary fiction. So she signs Affection
ately" TO people she is supposed TO be
conventionally fond of, and when she
says anything more she means it, She
thoroughly approves OF Cordially
yours" and this, by the way, is seen
more and more frequently now in
notes between acquaintance who are
on distinctly friendly or cordial terms.
After all, Your friend" when il can be
used truthfully, is a simple and salts
factory way of ending friendly letters.
Some people have the habit of not pre-
facing their names with any set form
of words at the end of letters. They
stop when they get through, and write
their signatures without any frills.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
UNCLE SANS DOMAIN.
With All His Extravaganza He Still
Owns Over GOO ZOO, 900 Acres.

With All His Extravaganza He Still
Owns Over COO, ZOO, 900 Acres.
The idea that Uncle Sam is at pres
ent a landless old fellow has generally
taken possession of the people through
ont the country. This. however. Is a
great mistake. He still has land enough
20 give each one Of his I3,000,000 chill
dren nice little homestead of elgh.
acres each and stiH have a ranch Of
over 100000 acres .left In other
words. your dear old uncle still Owls
something over 600, O0o. 600 acres, dis
trlbuIed as follows throughout tbe
various States and Territories:
Alabama. 49,, 339 acres; Arizona. 81
400. 211 acres; Arkansas. 1922. o42 acres;
California, 1854 GA acres; Colorado,
4.O31. 204 acres: Florida. /. T97, 662 acres
Idaho. 45.962,S $50 acres; Kansas, l.
046.5S acres: Louisiana. S45.G20 acres;
Michigan. 522. 431 acres; Minnesota, g.
240,049 acres: Mississippi, 41,441 200
acres; Missouri, 497,764 acres; Mon
tana. 71,432, 917 acres: Nebraska, TO-
669, 1853 acres; Nevada. 81 ,57S,5S6 acres;
New MEXICO. oo,Sso.t1i acres, NOItl
Dakota, y, 3s5.293 acres; Oklahoma,
s.1O5. 23s acres; Oregon. 1882, 31S
acres; South Dakota, 13,250.7ls acres;
Utah. 44.2O7,210 acres; Washington.
1855, $50 acres; Wisconsin, 454,10I
acres: Wyoming. 1884 .5SS acres, and
Alaska. 369. 529, 800 acres.
About one-half this vast amount of
land lies. it will be seen, in Alaska, and
1t is very certain that this will never
be available for homestead purposes.
but for mining purposes its value in
gold coin may prove to be even greater
than though it We're arabic. The larger
part Of the balance lies in fertile and
productive States, and is all subject 10
homestead laws.
Those who want homes should avail
themselves of the more than liberal
homestead laws of the United States.
This is the place for the surplus labor.
st. Louis Star
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
The good mans life is ike the spaTs

The good mans life Is ike the spaTa
thai is brightest at the close.
Nothing Is so pleasing OF SO horfid a.
the music Of your OWL harp.
The devil makes his visits when the
temperature is at blood-heat.
The moral training of the little child
is the future hope Of the nation
Earth has no brighter blossom than
the little child smiling through rags.
Fashion rules the largest empire and
collects her tax in gold and blood.
An hour of careful thinking is worth
more tssn ten Of careless taking.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
A DAY OF THANKSGIVING.
President Mckinley Issues a Proclama-
ton to the American People.
PRAISE TO GOD FOR VICTORIES.
He Suggests That when the People Next
Assemble For worship They Pray For
the Further Success Of Our Arms-He
Also Recommends That They Earnest
" Pray For she Return OF Peace.

wAsHrSerox, u. c. CspeeiAD .-Presi.
sent Mckinley issued the following proela-
nation to the American people;
To the People Of the United States OF
America:
AT this time, when to the yet fresh re.
membrance Of the unprecedented success
which attended the operations OF the
United states feet In the Bay OF Manila on
the Ist day OF Nav last, are added the It'd
tngs Of the noless glorious achievements Of
the naval and military arms ofour beloved
country at Santiago de Cuba, it is fitting
that We should pause, and. staying the teei'
lpc Of exultation that too naturally attends
great deeds wrought by our countryne en-
n our couniry's cause, should reyerently
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

Al s recent school examination n
London an inspector WIS determined
10 get a correct answer from a phenom-
enslly dun boy. 80 he sid: If your
teacher gave yon two rabbits and
gave you one how many would you
hsves" -Four. 81" replied The Lao.
Impossible. replied the inspector, ges.
uaz impatient. TWO and one cannot
make four Please. sir" ssid the
Vl-le fellow. I've Cot one already"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
RElNA MERCEDES SUNK.
Joined cervsra's Squadron at the Bottom
of the Sea.

HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL SKATER,
Santiago by Cable). The destruction Of
the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes &C.
counts for the last ship Of Admiral Ger
vera 5 once splendid squadron.
Her sinking was most dramatic. Just
after midnight she was seen drifting slowly
1ut Of the narrow entrance by one Of the
American scouts. In a moment the feet
vas ablaza with signals, and. almost IN
SANITY, IN awful hail of shells was ham
nering down upon her.
The shore batteries opened, and one six
nch shell fell on the Indiana's forward
deck, exploding below.
The explosion occurred In the mems
sleeping rooms. but all were. at quarters
and none was hurt.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
Criticises Our Cuban Allies.

General Young has reported 20 Washing
ION that cur Cuban allies have refused to
work in the hospitals or in the intrench-
ments on the grouDQ that they are soldiers,
not laborers. Their rations have been
stopped pending orders from Washington,
az the United States officers al the front
were greatly exasperated with them, espec-
tally Is General Garcia failed to prevent
Pando from reinforcing Santiago.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

Cean blood means q clean slcin. No
beauty without l. CEscarets, Candy (atbsr-
tic ciesn yoCr blood and Keep i clean, by
Stirring pp the lazy nveI ana driving al IN
yflrit5es from the body. ReEln to-day 70
hauIsn TI1-p.es. bol.s- blotohes, hiackheadsY
aud that sickly bilious complexion by taxing
Casc4-ets.-oeaETy Tor ter cents All drug
glsts satisfaction guaranteed, loc, &c, 59c-
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
Murderous GueriIlas Captured.

Seven of the Spanish guerillas who
have been shooting fIom trees into
passing ambulances and pack trains
near Santiago have been captured and
are under heavy guard at General
Wheeler's headquarters. They have
killed two doctors, Danforth and
Trooal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
The Alfonso XII. DESTROYED.

HAVANA (Bv Cable1.-The Spanish eruis-
sr Alfonso XII. was knocked to pieces a
,ew miles east of Havana by the American
1loekading squadron. The cruiser sailed
put Of Havana harbor and had steamed
eight miles eastward before she was dis
covered. The blockaders fred 500 shots at
her. and soon set her on fire. Detach-
ments Of Spanish infantry and artillery
fastened TO the shore ana saved her crew
ana part OF her cargo Two OF the crew
were wounded The cruiser Is a total loss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

The Mobile News says: after
several months of investigation as to
the resources and facilities offered by
several gulf gulf coast cities for the
building of s 1000, 600 dry dock by
the United States government it Is
learned from 4 reliable source that the
government has selected Mobile as the
place.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

7 u IN in &
quickly = h e
"a " creeping
toward h er
her four-year-
old dzucater.
Beatrice. The
child moved
over the floor
with an effort.
b u ( ed
filed with JOY
al fading her
mother. The
rest OF tn g
happening Is
- - -.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
Camara,. Elect TO Return TO snaip,

Admiral Camara's feet is said 10 have
been ordered back to Spain. 1t arrived at
Suez minus the Pelayo, which was forced
TO stop for repairs at IsmAilia. half way
through the Suez Canal. Camara was no
titled by the Egyptian Government that his
squadron must leave Suez within twenty
four hours, and that he would not be al
lowed 20 coal there.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

Tommy. aged 3, was teasing his
mother for something 10 eat, but was
told that he must wait until dinner was
served He was silent few minutes
and them said: i jest honestly believe,
mamma. tina. you are my stepmOthe-."
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

GIBBALTAB-According to dispatches
received here from Madrid, the Span
ish government has ordered Admiral
Cro'.ra to return to Spain.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
ne;ic. full OF life, nerve and vigor. take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder-worlser. that makes weak men
strong. Al druggists, &c OF e.. Cure rusran-
teed Booklet and sample free, Address
Sterling Remedy Coz Chicago or New York
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
Paper Matches

Msnches s-e now made Of paper n
Vienna. They burn nearly three min
ateS. and tire heads are made Of non
poisonous material
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

Ben Clark, who was chief of scouts for
General Custer in the campaign which ended
so tragicslly at the Little Big Rern many
years ago, is now train master and
He is a soldierly-looking man. robust and
erect
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

Carmen sylvia is not the only royal poetess
The empress of Japan also cultivates the
muse and has dedicated volume of poems
to her husband.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
COULD NOT SLEEP.
Mrs. Finkham Relieved Her of AL
Her Troubles.

Mrs. MADGE BABcocK, 176 Second
St, Grand Rapids, Mich, had ovarian
trouble with its attendant aches
and pains, now she is well. Here
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14

A regularly organized system of relieving
poverty has been in vogue in China for more
than 700 years. 1t is said that an organized
system of charity prevailed among the
Egyptians 3,5D years h. {.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-14
signed by the Presiaens.

The president signed the resolution
snnexing Hawaii Thursday evening.