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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
PRESENT FOR STANLEY.
First NJ E Church of Wichita Pre-
sents Him With a Bust of Lincoln

Wichita. Dec 2s--''Where Lincoln
made one mistake I make many thou
sands. I VIII take this bust with me to
Topeka and place At in the executive
Office. where I may look upon it every
day
These we're the words Of the response
made by Governor-elect W. z. Stanley.
after he had been presented with
handsome bronze bust OF Lincoln by
the members of the official board Of the
First n F. church. Mr.. Stanley was
perhaps never more completely surpris-
"a than when. in the capacity OF Of
fciator and chief spokesman of a party
q glvers, he was himself also made a
recipient.
The bust is a very fine one. standing
on a beautiful pedestal. The work
bronze, is artistically executed and is
lie size and viii be an ornament in the
state house, a place which, outside of
ats furniture. is not very ornate
During the day p. A ROhrbaugh' s
class OF young men. No. 1e. also had a
word with Mr. Stanley 8Ir. R0hrbaugh,
presenting portrait in oil to Mr. Stan
lev said that the class had sent 800 boys
cut into the world, and that the present
ass. the representative OF all who had
t=longed to IL, wished to remember their
aupertntendeRt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
X. C. HAS A HANGING.
A Negro Executed for a Murder Done
in 1896

Kansas City. Dec. 2s.-James Brown.
colored, was hanged in the county jail
at 11:17 today for the murder of Henry
Prather, also negro.
The killing took place in April. 1895.
Brown shooting Prather in a quarrel
over woman to whom both were pay
ing attentions Brown was married
Brown escaped to Hutchinson. Kan,
then to Quincy, Ill, where he was cap
tured in December. 1897. He was sen
fenced to hang in July last, but an ap-
peal to the supreme court acted as a
stay. The lower court was upheld and
Brown resentenced.
Governor Stephens last night refused
to interfere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
NJ. Barrows WIN Not Be Here.

President John Macdonald of the
State Teachers association received
telegram today announcing that DR.
John Henry Barrows. who was to have
delivered a lecture this evening at the
high school assembly hall on 1.-The
Greater America and Her Responsible
ties to Asia is sick and will be unable
to f1n the appointment. The officers of
the association have secured in his place
Bishop John H Vincent of the A1ethO-
dist church, who will deliver his lecture
on THAT Boy" It will not be necessary
to exchange the tickets. The tickets for
the Barrows lecture viii be good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
STILL PURSUE STANLEY.
Office Seekers Invade the Court Room
Where the Governor is a Witness

[From the Wichita Beacon.l
GoVernor-elect Stanley was upon the
stand as a witness in the case of the
Badger Lumber company, against I. P
Campbell and others, in the district
court This was on Saturday last
Stanley seemed serene, resting securely
under the consciousness that here, at
least, he was safe and secure from the
hungry horde of Republican Office seek
ers-
Just then delegation from the
short" grass country, headed by Bob
Wright of Dodge City, opened the court
room door. and as Stanley left the wit
ness stand they grabbed him at the
door. Stanley gave one scared. hurried
look at them, and fed down the court
house steps The court and the lawyers
Some of the lawyers remarked that this
was one Of the incidents Of greatness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
Big DRY Goods Failure.

New York. Dec 2S.-Marcus c. Spen-
Ger and Charles H. Lane, composing
the dry. goods firm of NJ c. Spencer &
Co. made an assignment today A
statement of their financial condition
made in September last showed assets
1925. 600; liabilities 1929. 900 and surplus
1929, coo. The largest items in the as
sets were merchandise S1S6 600; ma
chinery and fixtures S115O 600 and notes
and accounts receiva BILE S37, OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
Reward for Wathena Murderer.

Governor Leedy today offered a reward
derer of Gotlieb Sscholtz. who was killed
at Wathena, Doniphan county. few days
ago. The reward is offered in response
to a request from J. J. Baker. county
attorney of Doniphan county In his let
ter to the governor Mr.. Baker says: "Or
Friday night. the 23rd. Gotlieb Scholtz
was struck down in the house Of Nicho-
las ShimpfeSSer with an iron bar He
died yesterday Everything points toward
Shimpfesser as the pc son guilty of the
crime of numbering ScEJltz- Shimpfesser
lives at Wathena, Doniphan county. He
is now fugitive from justice There is
no doubt that il is a clear case of cold
bICOded murder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
To Unite Omaha and Yankton.

Omaha. Dec. 2s.-A delegation of bust
ness men of YanktOn. S. D. headed bv
President Powers and Secretary Harris Of
the Yankton Commercial club. arrived
here today and held a meeting with the
relative to promoting the building Of a
railroad between the two cities A bout
100000 has been expended on a road from
Yanl1ton to Norfolk and the Yankton peo-
PIE desire to have work resumed and push
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
Holiday Discount sala

Ten per cent or on watches. jewelry and
slIVerWare . per cent of on pictures and
medallions: 90 1-3 per cent off on china.
c H. Morrison, sos Kansas ave
When you ask for De Wits Witch Haze:
Salye don't accept a counterfeit or imits.-
ton There are more cases of Piles be-
ing cured by this, than all others com
bined. Geo w. Stansfield. w H. Wilson
4. J. Arnold & Son, A J, Kane & Co.
Druggista
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
Holiday Rates.

The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets
on December q, Is, 26 and 81 and Jan
uary 1 and 2, limited to January f. to
points within 200 miles distance, at one
fare for the round trip. Minimum rate
so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28

Our own home make, ask your grocer
for them. they are better than the So
called best Silver Leaf Sweet Pickles,
Adince Meat, Celery Relish, Catsup and
Sweet Indian Chow Chow
OTTO KUEHNE & co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
MEET WITH BRYAN.
Democratic Leaders of Illinois in Con
sultatiOn.

Chicago. Dec. 8-The Democratic con-
gressmen from Illinois. several prominent
state and local Democratic leaders and
Colonel W. J. Bryan held a protracted
meeting here yesterday Colonel Bryan
left last night for Lincoln, Neb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28

Holiday Rates via 'sThe Rock Is land.
If you are going to take a trip ask the
Rock Island agents for rates and dates
of sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28

company is capitalized at 81, 600, 900. The
capital Of the others is not recorded, but
it is known that it is much in excess of
this amount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28

We viii wash your coiored shirts anf
guarantee colors from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. III and ia w. sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
Holiday Excursions

Only one fare for the round trip, via
the Rock Island Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
Two Card Parties.

Mr.. Wallace Thompson was the host
at two very pleasant progressive high
five parties Monday and Tuesday even
ings at the home of his parents, DR.. and
Mrs A. H. Thompson, on West Tenth
street.
The rooms were prettily decorated
with Christmas greens, palms and ferns
The guests of honor were Miss Anna
McGrath and Mr.. Wallace Lea of Kan
sas City. Mrs. Thompson was assisted
Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Bonebrake of Usage City. Miss Mary
Thompson, Miss Priscilla Alexander and
Mr.. Albert Patton. There were about
forty guests present; the first prizes
were won by Miss Lulu Ewart and Mr..
Lathrop Gay and the consolation prizes
were awarded to Miss Louise Kellam
and Mr.. George Allen.
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Bonebrake. Mrs. John E Lord, Miss
Priscilla Alexander and Mr.. Albert Pat
were about thirty guests present
Notes aud Personal Mention.
Miss Rossington and Miss Florence
party composed of Miss Chapman and
Miss Grace Chapman of Chicago, Miss
OsConnor of San Francisco, Miss Oar
ragh of LeavenwOrth and Miss Christie
of Kansas City.
Mrs Minnie Davies and daughter Of
Chicago are expected soon to visit Mrs.
W. w. Manspeaker and Mrs. W. H.
Johnston.
Mr. William Stricken and daughter
of Meadville, No. are in the city the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Stricken.
Mrs E w PiersOn and daughter,
Miss Pierson of Usage City. are visiting
Mrs. F. A. BOtsfOrd at her home on To
peka avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Stricken are going
to entertain at a family dinner this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28

!. ~
To Get Before
TIE People in the
Most Direct
Way USe the
Columns of the
State Journal.
!: IF
Y0H EaOe Lost OF Fond aHy-
thing make it kB0sOD through
The State Journal
IF
YOss WIasst to Bay or SeB a11-
, thing, Rent a Room OF Take
BOaFdeSs, try a Small ASUeg-
sEsewest f,s The State Journal
IF
YOg Want q Situation and Need
Assistance, Small AdOegtise-
/, nse'st nil be Inserted for three
days WitSONt Charge,
IF
Yoss Wast to Hire a Man, q
Boy or a Woman, an Ad0eTffse-
ase'st fs This Paper aUfH bring
yOss so many APPLICATIONS that
.,o,, ..,,., 4,.,. ..,,,.. s..b - a.
h..
-. 49,.
For Sale, the easiest, sf1spEess
and cheapest sDay to bring II
before the ff'6Ifc rs to PIT
little advertisement f's Tie
..e,v'p"ere !" the s'-'. ef
YO~ hare anything to Trade,
ToFefHeT ~ IS a BfcYcLeS Ss00e
or a Piano, tel the people about
It S's This Paper, assd yos all
If
YON HGOe q Stock Of Goods to
sell, q little a. cent AdOeTfise-
sssesss may bring yOas trade wegtb
tes ffsses fHe cost.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items Intended for this column should
be left al the Kimbau Pig. Co.. before II
@ clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28

Money Be carefully f'sUesseS 81
Advertising 1t sDfH pay big ~
turns. 4 "SsrGH Ad0eT5fse-
MENU IS The State Journal
costs s cents a EiSe q day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28

YOss HGUe anything TO Trade,
7gHetHer it IS a Bicycle a Ss00e
or a Piano, tel the people about
It fs This Paper, assd YOs all
get q Customer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-28

You haze Property TO Rent o.
For Sale, the easiest, sfSssPEeSs
and cheapest sDaI to bring II
before the PHblfc IS to PIT a
little advertisement is Tie
State Journal. It zgiT be read
eOeryaUleTe s1s the State Of
Kansas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

Thos. Vaughn starts for the old coun,
try this week.
+. +. Ranney and son were in Grand
Rapids Tuesday.
A dozen more looms are being put
into Bedding Bros silk mill.
Miss Lovina Walser Is clerking for
A. Behrendt in the penny store.
Ed. Plxley and wife OF Sidney visited
over Sunday at Frank Pixley's and F..
Edmonds'.
Homer Hutchinson is home from Bos-
ton this week being called here on a
very sad mission.
Will Ellis and family aud Miss Net
tie Eckert were at George Eckert's in
Grattan over Sunday.
Will Case took the blue ribbons on
his three White Leghorns at the Port
land poultry show last week.
Mrs. Kate Traitor has moved from
the farm and is now nicely settled ia
the M. +. Peck house in the Luther
addition.
Mabel Edmonds had birthday party
Saturday. There were about twenty
present and the little 'cacks" had a
fine time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

BELDING, Mich, Dec. 5, 1898.
There are remaining at this office
at this date the following unclaimed
letters and wholly written postal cards.
If they are not called for in two weeks
they will be sent to the dead letter
office: Ladies' list: Miss Anna Heff-
ron, Mrs. ID. G.. Miller, Miss Bessie War
ner, Mrs. Mary Worth. Gents list:
Mr.. ID. Foss, j. w. Harrington, Mr..
Will Monger, Mr.. +. l.. Mclaughlin,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tunan, Mr.. w. w.
Winfield.
ID. f.. WILSON Il. NJ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itselfof waste matter. DeWitt's
Little EARLY Risers will remove the
trouble and cure sick headache, bill
iousness, inactive liver and clear the
complexion. Small. sugar coated
don't grippe or cause nausea.
w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

\ cough is not like a fever. 1t does
not have TO run certain course. Cure
it quickly and effectually with One
Minute Cough Cure, the best remedy
for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because it's
good w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Thursday, December 4.
sp. MI. .. Foresters.
l. Friday, December q.
Up ND. OF X.
saturday, December 10.
sp. nj. o. Il. Nj.
Monday, December ne.
$500 p. MN. w. of A.
Tuesday, December rs.
1880 p. nj. o. d. +.
80 y. m. Eastern Star.
500 p. m. Whist Club.
Wednesday, December IA.
500 p. m.-Court of Honor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Many household is saddened by
death because Of the failure to keep on
hand a safe and absolute certain cure
for Group such as One Minute Cough
Cure. See that your little ones are
protected against emergency.
w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
RIDs WILL BE RECEIVED.

Sealed bids will be received at my
Office in the city of Bedding until six
O'Clock p. m. December %, 1898, for
street lighting for the said city Of Bel
ding. Plans and specifications are now
on file in the office Of the city clerk.
FRED Z. SMITH,
Dated Dec. 8, 1898. City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
MUSIC TEACHING.

Miss Helen Baker, teacher OF instru'
mental music, both piano and organ,
will be at the home of Adam Wagner
on Friday and Saturday Of each week
to give instruction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

This coupon and 5 CENTS will
buy % cent box Busy Bee Pills
for bilious people. Cures kidney
and liver troubles, dyspepsia, fevers,
nervousness, sick headache. costive
ness; at w. /. BENEDICTS.
Must be presented in December.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
THE CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.

fhe concert to have been given by
band No. 2 of the Social Circle has
been postponed to date which will be
noted hereafter.
Mrs. Eva Blystone entertained her
Sunday school class OF eight boys at
tea Friday evening. The superinten-
dent and pastor with their wives were
also present.
A workers conference in connection
with the Grand River Baptist Associa-
ton will be held here December 18th
and 18th. Excellent programs are
prepared with addresses by Mrs. w. G..
Steere, Harriet Cooper, Revs. j. II.
Stewart, Jameson, Boyden, Hills, Con-
ley and others There will be morn
ing, afternoon and evening sessions
and the meetings cannot fail of being
interesting and profitable.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will hold a fair in the Bedding block,
Friday afternoon and Saturday. They
have a fine lot OF fancy articles made
up for holidays, just the IDEA for Christ
mas presents. Friday evening they
will give grand hot chicken pie sup
per for twenty cents to adults and ten
cents for children under twelve years
of age. Don't forget the date, Friday
and Saturday, December and III.
The regular semi-annual business
meeting of the Epworth League was
held Monday with the following result;
President-Mrs. w. G.. Meach.
Pres. Spiritual Dept.-E. f. Trowbridge.
" Mercy and Help-Ethel Hagadorn
" Literary Dept.-Pearl Roosevelt
- Social Dept.-Mrs. c. Kimberley.
Secretary-Will Trimble.
Treasurer-Mattie Youngs.
Organist-Clarence Austin.
Chorister Mrs. /. :. Morris
Junior League Supt.-Mrs. i. >. Morris
Ushers-Miss Helen Dunn and Miss Eva
French
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Late TO bed and early TO rise, pre-
pares man for his home in the skies.
But early TO bed and a Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Soothing, healing, cleansing, De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is the i'm
placable enemy of sores, burns and
wounds. 1t never fails to cure piles.
You may rely upon it. w. /. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Hawkes. cut glass goes at the mort
gage sale which commences Saturday,
December 3, at 9 a. IN. Chas. ID. Steb-
bins, mortgage, Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Old fashions in dress may be revived
but no old-fashioned medicine can re-
place Chamberlain Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by
Fisk Bangs, druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
WOOD WOOD!

Leave orders for good seasoned hard
wood at n. A. Lambs store. Prices
Sl20 and Sl.25 cord. JOE ALBERT.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Special thimble sale at Ricaby's Sat
urday, December 10; solid silver thin
bles only 10 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
To Cnrea Cold I'm One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. 25cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
NEW GALLERY WILL OPEN.

VIM. Hasenack will occupy Stark s
photograph rooms and will make small
photos fifteen for fifteen cents. Salts
faction guaranteed Gallery will open
Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Silver thimbles % cents. Send by
mail anywhere. Engraved free. Try
me. A. b. Hull, matchmaker and en-
praVer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

You will find more of those fine din
ner sets at Ribaby's SO cheap
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

VOICE CULTURE.
Miss Beatrice Hamper teacher of
voice culture. Studio at Mrs. Fred
Smiths Tuesdays and Saturdays
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Saturday, December 10, will be a
big day at Ricaby's; silver thimbles
only 10 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

All kinds of musical instruments
suitable for Christmas at Ricaby's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08
XMAS PRESENTS

Toilet Sets in latest coors of Ceulod with Brush,
Comb and Mirror
S119, S1.5O, $198, $500, $3.50
Toilet and Manicure sets in Celulod,
1928, $500, $545, $500
Necktie and Glove Boxes, Celuiod, some are with
Photo top, soc, soc, S1.OO, S15O. S175, So, S265
Collar and Cuff Boxes, Ceuloid,
SOC, 75c, S1.35 $1.5O S1.85, 81 80
Work Boxes, Ceuloid fitted with Trimbe Scissors etc
SIC, zoe, SIPS
Photo Boxes Celuloid 81, S1,35, $3.50
Jewel Boxes Celluoid 81 "a
Shaving Sets Celluoid csc, SI.I3, SI5o
Celluoid Hand Mirrors 33c, 75c
1--WE Never Sleep Dolls &c, sc,
The World love Winner" Watch &c each
w. I. BENENICT.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Mortgage sale opens Saturday morn
ing at O'Clock. Chas. ID. Stebbns,
mortgage, Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Bricker has some surprises in store
for his customers Saturday and Mon
day. Special sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

New styles solid and plated silver
ware just opened al Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Choice of any suit or overcoat for
SO at Brokers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Special clock sale at Ricaby's from
now until after the holidays.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Don't forget our opal ring in solid
gold for 81 90 at Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

GRings in profusion OF patterns and
variety of prices at "A. b. Hull's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

My novelties are new nice and neat.
Call and see at "A. b. Hull's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Only at Ricaby's can you find line
of nice China.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

beautiful line of silver plated ware
just received at A. b. Hull's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Finest stock of rings in the city at
Ricaby's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Elegant child's set, silver plated,
only 81 90 at Ricaby's 5.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Cutters for sale by +. T.. Fales, Bel.
ding. 2St3
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

Best prints three cents per yard at
Bricker's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

A. q. u. w. ELECTION.
NJ. W.-John Stanton.
Foreman-George Putnam
Overseer-Chas. Treat.
Recoroer-Lyle Francisco
Financler-Wm. Pickering
Receiver-Wm. Sandell.
Guide-Fred Clanchey.
l. 6. Watchman-M Ritterstorn.
o. s. Watchman-Ch Charles Wright.
Delegate to Grand Lodge-G. N. Foster.
Court Stewart has elected officers as
follows:
Past G. R.-Mrs. DR.. Ohlinger.
Chief Ranger Mrs George Putnam
Vice G. X. Mrs. Will Case
Recording Secretary Mrs. l.. II. Convey.
Treasurer Mrs. p C. Jameson.
Chaplain. Mrs. Hunt.
Court Deputy. Mrs. Fannie ohlinger.
Auditor Mrs. f.. T.. Rummler.
Dan S. Root POST
Commander-F. X. Chase.
Senior Vice Com.--W William Carter.
Junior Vice Com. VIM. j. Barker.
Surgeon. Samuel Skellenger.
Chaplain Andrew Little.
Adjutant Il. X. Berry.
Quartermaster-. B. +. Tower
Onicer OF Guard B. F. Harrington.
Silk City Lodge l. o. o. +. at their
regular meeting Tuesday night elected
Noble Grand e. w. Jersey.
Vice Grand-b. c. Flanders.
Secretary-F. H. Totten.
Treasurer--W. G.. Clark.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-08

BUSINESS LOCALS.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-10

To and from Chicago. st. Lonis
Omaha, Kansas City and all Eastern
points.
Direct line to the Trans-M ississippi
Exposition. Stcpover allowed Mt
Omaha on all tickets reading through
that city.
Two through trains each way
daily. Vestibuled Buffet, Smoking.
Library Care, Pullman Sleeping Cars,
Reclining Chair Cars Seats Free,
Coaches and Dining Cars operated
eli the A la Carte plan.
Tickets at Offices Of connecting
lines.
w. +. McMU Inn, Geml Agt.,
214 s. w. Temple ST., Salt Lake city.
II. +. Ncslen,
Trav. Pass. Agt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-10
FIRST ELEPHANT III ATIERICA
How Moses s::it::'s Eccentric Nction
Made IA Fortcne fer An
other s-an.

1t is not generally known that Il
former citizen OF Owensb0ro brought
across the ocean The i.eF s'rElant
that va cvcr il A;ncrics, says lie
Gwcu>h0ro Ky.) I2quircr. Thr name
of the gentleman was Moses !,:..ith,
WHO Gt one time owned Il vast bGGy OF
land frcm the mouth of !~'ar;h"rc~cck
up the river, embracing nearly al the
present farms in the neighhoyhood of
Sorgho.
q Mr.. Smith was at Paris with his
h"C:hCr and had mere money t!!an he
knew what to 10 with" Iic toII his
br0;;.I" t!;at he intended taking H":He.
thing 20 A-:criCan HAT IT," :"c,:la Mad
never seen. 'YGu had bette" buy an
clcphant."said the ocular brother arc
that was what Moses did lie riched
out tic biggest a~".iE1al he cou'd fnG
and paid an enormous Price for it. I'c
brought it to New York. where it wa
Il nine days. wonder. but the cwnc~
soon found that hc had something
worse than the ~rroverbi"I white r!r-
phant on bis hands. lie tried TO 49,
it. but ccH'd fad no buyer ard Il las:
undertook to Give Il away. in which he
was equally unsuccessful. Finally Ec
found Il man who agreed to rG% Ii,
S1C0 for ii and this i"diTiGHa1 rut & o.
exhibition. re Was so sUrr"SSr;! that
he went into the show business and
made Il fortune out Of Mr.. Smiths fol
~. Col. Frank McKernun.of Adrian.
vile. is a grandson Of Mr. Smith. who
lived to Il great "gc 1t EiS home in this
county.