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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

tiny plaits at the belt. The collar band may be
q contrast in velvet II you like. and prettily en-
broidered with colored jewels, but tho usual
neck finish for the silk shirt waist is the lace.
chiffon. or null scarf, carried twice around the
neck and tied In a bow or a sailor knot In
The rage for dressy effects in these front.
waists has extended to lace and nets of
various kinds, and they are made up In cream
and black over white. black or colored satin,
and trimmed in front with ruches Of narrow
edglng. A pretty model in plain black accor-
dion.plaited net 10 trimmed with rows of narrow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

The extreme fashionable dress skirt In Paris
is lined with nuns yelling to give 1t that cling.
Ing "~die-away" sort OF effect. which is the
latest fad. 1t will DO trying for women to give up
that silken rustic which has become SO dear TO
their fancy for elegance, but fashion governs the
feminine world in spite of all preferences.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Ing is very much in evidence on the new tight
fitting coat bodices which are now being made.
Long lines OF braiding trim the front and curve
under the arm upward to a point in the middle
Of the back, bolero fashion.
The blouse coat seems to have no place among
the new spring models, as all the coats are close
fitting at the back and tight or half loose in
front. Ono pretty model. with tight back and
cut very short, has an open front. slightly
pouched on either side and belted In with a belt
Of cloth running from the side seam.
The prediction that longer coats were to be
worn has not yet been fulfilled in any of tho
new fashions shown on the contrary. Eton
coats are recommended by the tailors as one Of
the most desirable styles for the coming season.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

There seems to be no very noticeable diminu-
ton In the amount OF glittering, spangled en-
broideries used to decorate our gowns for even
ing wear. and all sorts of floral designs are
worked out in traccrics of silver, precious
stones. lace applique. and spangles. Embroid.
erie. in cord and velvet chenille are also very
much used.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

vers faced back to within an inch Of the edge
with black satin, and rows OF stitching arc the
finish. Another coat with revers OF satin form.
ing a collar Is edged with three rows Of braid;
another collar OF cloth falls below tho satin
one, and the coat is tight fitting.
One Of the new Elton models also shows double
revers, ono OF which is satin. and a round collar
at the back, while another style. with shorter
and single revers, has the sailor collar at the
back. Vests made Of fancy vestings or plain
satin showing a white chemisette at the neck,
are worn with the close-itting coats. but the
shirt waist 10 the most usual garment for tho
under bodice.
Taffeta silks have blossomed out afresh In
this popular department Of dress, and shirt
waists are tucked and corded In every ~conceiv.
able manner. A pretty waist for the tailor suit
is the one which matches It in color. and It may
be in shot. ~taffeta. plain satin, peau do sole, or
corded silk. The coat lining should match tho
cloth in this case, but of course contrasts are
used for Innings and then the waist may
match the lining instead Of the cloth. One
pretty style Of shirt waist is tucked in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Lace shawls are also used for skirt drapery
over satin dinner gowns. The centre is cut
enough to admit the waist. and the points fall
In front, at the back, and at either side.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

The variety in transparent materials for sum
mer gowns Is bewildcring in extent as well as
color. and among lace grenadines, canvas or
CANDIES, mohair Swiss, the various pineapple
weaves. and lace zcphyrs it Is difficult TO choose.
The silk and wool bareReS are very sheer and
thin this season, and the now nuns veilings are
as cobWebby as uossible.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Fleur de solo Is n soft, glossy silk. very dura-
BILE, and light In weight, delightful to the touch,
and well recommended for wear.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Tucks as yet have lost none of their prestige
in the shuttle of fashion which Is going on. and
on bodices and skirts are quite as lavishly
tucked as ever. Yet their common use neccssi-
tates some other mode OF trimming If you would
have something distinctive In style.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Fine braiding. rows of stitching and cloth
bands are the favored modes of trimming. The
skirt. which 10 cut in Ave pieces. with wide side
cores, back cores and q narrow front, seems to
DO q favorite model. and while tho fashionable
elinEing effect Is not disregarded In tailor-made
clothes. . five'inch facing OF hair cloth is Rener-
ally used. The shcath'like skirt, long and mar
row. 10 really tho distinguishing feature OF the
new fashions, so far as they have developed. in
spite OF our reluctance to accept 1t in its ex-
tfome scantiness, and the woman who would be
up TO date two months hence must bear this In
mind whom she orders her spring gown. This
new skirt is very graceful In its lines on a slim
hgure. a. there 10 n pretty fulness beginning
below the knee and farlng becomingly directly
at the bottom.
The tailor gowns In light fawn colors aud pale
gray. which will be very much worn. are chiefly
Aseoratsd with rows OF stitching. but hns braid.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Miniatures Of historical personages, set around
with diamonds. are very fashionable for we'd
ding gifts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Dog collars are made of cream or black net
with sprays OF old lace applied on. Loops for
tho hair arc also formed of the same ornamented
net, wired TO keep them In place.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Tho shawl-shaped cape made OF black lace over
colored silk is one of the spring novelties in
wraps, and the edges are finished with ruches of
chiffon or lace. This will prove a very useful
fashion for those who have lace shnwls slowed
away in their cedar Ghosts. for they can be utilized
with great effect in one of these novel garments.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-27

Lace which has become yellow with age is
exactly the right tint required by fashion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

After a long experience with typhoid
patients, Dr Ussery of ST Louis main
tains thar tho best fucd for them is the
banana He explains by stating that in
this disease the lining membrane of the
small intostines becomes intensely in
famed and eapar1ed, eventually begin
ming TO slough away III spots, leaving
well defined ulcers, at which places the
intestinal walls become dangerously
thin.
Now, solid food, if taken into the
stomach, is likely to produce perforation
of tlgils estilkS-sliro results naturally
following, and, this being the case,
solid foods or those containing large
amount of innutritious substances are
to be avoided az dangerous.
But the banana, though it may be
classed as "A solid food, containing as it
does some 50 per cent nutrition, does
not possess sufficient waste to irritate
the sore spots. Nearly the whole amount
taken into tho stomach is absorbed, Civ
ing the patient more strength than can
be obtained from other food. -Ameri-
can Druggist
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20
Notice Of General Election.

TO the qualified electors of the several wards
in the city of Bedding, Ionia county, state OF
Michigan
You are hereby notified that general elec.
ton will be held i'm this state on Tuesday fol
lowing the first Monday in November next, viz:
the Sth day OF November, at which election the
following officers are to be elected, viz:
by the electors OF the state a Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor, Secretary OF state. Treasurer
Auditor General. Attorney General, Superin
tendent of Public Instruction, ana Commits
sioner of State Land once. also member OF
the STATE Board OF Education in place of Eu
gene a. Wilson, whose term of office will expire
Dec. 81, 1898 also a member OF the state Board
of Education, IN place of Elias +. Johnson APP
pointed TO ill vacancy.
BY the electors of the Fifth Congressional
District OF which Ionia county is part, Rep
resentatve in Congress for said Fifth Congress
siona District
BY the electors of the Eighteenth Senatorial
District composed of Ionia ana Montcan
counties "a Senator for said District
by the electors of Ionia county two Repre-
sentatives in the state Legislature, VIZ: one
for each of the two Representative Districts
into which the comfy is divided. There are
also TO be elected by the electors IN the county
of Ionia and state of Michigan at the said gen
eyal election, "A Sherin, County Clerk, County
Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Prosecuting Al
torney two Circuit Court Commissioners, Coun
ty Surveyor and two Coroners.
You are also hereby notified, that nj said
election there Will be submitted TO the people
the question of the general revision of the Con
stitution of the State, i'm accordance with Sec
Z of the Public Acts Extra Session, 1893.
The polls for the above noticed election in Tho
of Igoldina will ha from = n'si.Aelr 4,
IN. or as soon thereafter as maybe and will re
main open until o'clock p. IN. at the following
places:
First Ward-At the old Office building of thu
| Welch Casket Co.
Second Ward-At the vacant store in TIN
| Vincent block on Main street
Third Ward-At the City Hose House building
| on Depot street
Dated at Bedding this 18th day of October
| 1895 II. Il. SMITH. City Clerk,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20
Registration Notice.

To the Qualified Electors of the City of Belding:
Notice is hereby given that the boards Of
Registration OF the several wards OF the city of
Belding will meet on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1895,
from o'clock q. m 10 O'Clock p. m. AT the
following named places IN their respective
wards for the purpose of placing upon the otiic-
ial register the names of such persons qualified
as electors, residing in said wards, as may ap
pear In person before said boards. and for the
purpose OF performing such duties as deyolye
upon them by law:
First ward-At the old Office building OF the
WEIGH Casket Co.
Second ward-At the vacant store in the Vim
cent block, Main street.
Third ward-At the CITY Hose House building
on Depot street.
When and where all electors not previously
registered i'm the particular ward in which they
now reside, must register their names to entite
| them TO the privilege OF voting AT the ensuing
| election 10 be held on NovemberS 3, 1898.
The following Is a true copy OF Sec. article
| T. of the constitution, as amended by the legis
| lature of 500 and ratified ana approved by the
| people at the November election OF 1891
| I'm all elections every male inhabltant OF
| this state, being citizen OF the United states
| every male inhabitant residing IN TINS state on
| the twenty fourth day of June, 1885; every male
nhabitant residing in this state on the first day
| OF January, 1850; every male inhabitant OF
| foreign birth who, having resided IN the STATE
| two years and six months prior 10 the eighth
| day of November, eighteen hundred ana nine
| ty eight, and having declared his intention &c
become "A citizen of the United States two years
and six months prior TO said last named day
| and every civilized male inhabltant OF Indian
| descent, native of the United States and moi
| a member of any tribe shall be an elector anC
| entitled 10 vote. but no one shall be an electo
| and entitled to vote at any election unless h,
has resided i'm this state six months, and in Tho
township or ward in which he oilers TO vot,
| TWENTY days next preceding such election
Dated at Bedding this Goth day OF October a
D. 1898 II. L. SMITH, city Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20
A Mountain OF Sulphur.

The "Soufriere or sulphurous
mountain, is considered to be the great
est natural curiosity of st. Lucia, and
in fact, Of the West Indies. 1t is stu
ated about half an hours ride from the
town of Soufriere TO which it has given
its name, and nearly two miles to the
east of the Pitons, and is at the foot of
two small hills, both of which are
quite bare of vegetation on the sides
facing the crater.
1t covers space of about three acres
and is crusted over with sulphur and
alum. There are several caldrons in a
perpetual state of ebullition The water
is quite black III the larger ones and
boils up to the height of two or three
feet, but in the smaller ones it is quite
clear
Visitors never fail to boil some eggs
in one of the smaller caldrons, obtain.
ing them from one of the creole guides,
who keep supply on hand on purpose.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20
I,eatstbe Klondike

MIR a. G Thomas, Of Marysville,
Texas. has found more valuable dis
covery than has yet been made in the
Klondike. For years he suffered un-
told agony from consumption accom-
panied by hemorrhages: and was abso-
lutely cured by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. He declares that gold Is OF
little value lin comparison with this
marvellous cure: would have IT, even II
il cost n hundred dollars o bottle.
Asthma. Bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections are positively cured by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Trial bottles free at Fisk
Bangs aud Connell Bros drug store.
Regular size 30 cts. and $lO0. Guaran-
teed TO cure or price refunded.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

Equal taxation is a doctrine that all
the people are in favor of; and it is not
good policy for any person to abrogate
to himself exclusive right to its advoca-
cy or authorship. The only question
is to determine what is equal taxation:
and we hops our legislators will be
elected upon the plan of having the
matter thoroughly discussed and sifted,
so that il may not be failure in con-
stitutionalitv nor effect.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

BELDING, Mich, Oct. IL, 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: Mrs. Geo. Bacon,
Miss Terra Pelton, Miss Mable Pelton
2, Mrs A Sassem, Ella Shields.
Gents list: Mr. Jacob b. Eiby, Mr.
Nicholas Fink, j. Webster Failey, Mr..
.C. Graham, Mr.. John Refine, Mr.
Ephriam Sebart
ID. f.. WILSON i. NJ
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

Are you resident of this ward?"
asked the challenger.
81 reckon / am, sir. - replied Tuffold
Knutt.
"Where do you have your washing
done?" pursued the challenger, still un-
convinced.
"Sir, " rejoined Tuffold Knutt with
eringly, GIVE been votin off an on fur
30 year, an nobody ever axed me that
question before Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

HAZEN s. PINGREE, OF Wayne.
S)r Lieutenant Governor
|w o. w ROBINSON, of Houghton.
ibr Secretary OF Safe
In j. 6. STEARNS, OF Mason.
ROSCOE d. DIX, of Berrien.
or Attorney General
\ HORACE NJ. oREN, of Chippewa.
ior State Treasurer
GEORGE A. STEELE, OF Clinton
ior Commissioner of Land Onice-
WILLIAM A. FRENCH, OF Pressure Isle.
for Superintendent of Public Instruction
JASON Il. HAMMOND, of Hillsdale.
Tor Regent OF the University short term
ELI X. SUTTON, of Wayne.
FOR Regent of the University long term
j BYRON JUDKlNS, of Kent.
Sor Member Board of Education. short term
Il. F. JOHNSON, of Washtenaw.
For Member Board of Education fun term
+. A. PLATr, OF Genessee,
Congressional Ticket.
For Member OF Congress Fifth District
WILLIAM ALDEN SMITH.
Legislative Ticket.
For state Senator Eighteenth District
EDGAR $. WAGAR, OF Montcalm'
For Representative in the state Legislature
Second WESTERN District
JOSEPH A. LOCHER, OF Berlin.
County Ticket.
For Sheriff
FRANK l.. MOON of Otisco.
For Clerk
GLENN j. LAWLESS, Ionia Township
For Treasurer
EDWIN +. COOL of Campbell.
For Register of Deeds
CHARLES l. GOODWIN, of Orange.
For Prosecuting Attorney
JOHN Is. CHADDOCK, OF Ionia.
For Circuit Court Commissioners
HAL H. SMITH, OF Ionia.
j. CLYDE WATT, OF boston.
For Coroners-
JOSIAH :. TIBBIr'TS, OF Lyons
CHARLES :. COOK, of Ionia
DAVID c. CRAWFORD, OF Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

"Exouse NE exclaimed the timor-
Gus man, "but may l disturb you for IL
few minutes on matter of considerable
Importance to myself and possibly of
some concern TO your"
"Eo, sirp" replied the disagreeable
citizen. "Not unless you promise not
to waste as much time talking business
as you do apologizing. - Washington
Star
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

1.-The 16 to folly is the most foolish
folly the Democrat party ever commit
ted. The sound money Democrats
here will exercise their own judgment
as to how they will vote on local tick
cts, but for congressman they will sup
port Republicans against Silver Demo
Gratis | regard the Chicago platform
as the most foolish platform ever adopt
ed by the Democrat party. '-Chauncey
NJ DeDeW
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20
Notice.

To the electors of the City OF 3elding:
In accordance with "a resolution adopted by
the Common Council October :, 1898, you are
hereby notified that the question of authorizing
the Common Council TO make five year con
tract 10 take effect January l. 1899, for the pur
pose of lighting the streets within the said city
with electric lights, and the cost of the same
not TO exceed one Thousand 5000 Dollars an
nually will be voted upon at the general elec.
tion held Tuesday. November <. 1888
Il. T.. SMITH CITY Clerk.
Dated October IL 1898
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20
IONA COUNTY MORTGAGES.
OmcIaI statistics show "a Big Reduction In
the Mortgage Indebtedness of the
Farmers of This County.

Labor Commissioner Cox has COM
pleted the compilation of the statistics
OF farm mortgages taken from the
records in the office Of the Ionia county
register OF deeds. The period covered
is the year commencing May !, 1897,
and closing April 30, 1898.
The aggregate amount Of mortgages
discharged was $780, $50 in excess OF the
mortgages recorded in the same period,
the excess in the number of mortgages
discharged being 73. The rate Of in
terest on the mortgages recorded is s
per cent. less than the rate on the
mortgages that were discharged. The
full statement is as follows:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

The commission appointed by the
president TO investigate the conduct OF
the war is making good progress, but is
meeting with some trouble in getting
witnesses to designate officials by name
who may be responsible for abuses.
Gen. 10. Wheeler, the southern sena-
tor, was the first witness, and his tes-
timony was an exhonoration of all in
official authority so far as he knew;
said he saw nothing to warrant the
censure that has been given Gen. Alger.
The testimony of Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee
was also of the same purport. When
southerners and Democrats of the
stamp of these gentlemen have no word
of disapproval for the acts of the war
department it is evident that politics
don't cut much of figure in the mat
ter. The indications are, however.
that the yellow journals" will be con
victed before the bar of public opinion
OF the basest kind of disloyalty, even
bordering on treason
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20
RECORDED.

Farm mortgages recorded. ......... 42l
Consideration in said mortgages ... 3l4 975 90
Average interest on said mortgages 60 per cent
Largest farm mortgage recorded ... 4 800 90
Smallest farm mortgage recorded. 30 90
Largest amount recorded IN one
month NOV. 'g7l.................,. 81, 095 %
Smallest amount recorded in one
month June '91) - -. -. $40 90
Average amount OF each farm mort
gage recorded .......... 14S rs
DISCHARGED.
Farm mortgages discharged. ........ i94
Consideration In said mortgages 49,. = 361 505 90
Average interest on SAID mortgages I'll per cent
Largest farm mortgage discharged = 1850 %
Smallest farm mortgage discharged 10 90
Largest amount discharged IN one
month March '9s) ............. $1,000 %
Smallest amount discharged i'm one
month June 30 ................. 1925 90
Average amount OF each farm mort
gage discharged .....,............ 752 or
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

Potato diggers are getting $3.50 per
day in this vicinity and it is hard work
for farmers to find men at that price.
Two years ago farmers could hire all
the men they wanted for Toe and 81 per
day. The fore part Of the above may
sound a little distasteful to the Belding
News man while he is praying that Zoe
or less was the ruling price for labor
today. Coral News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

Every Republican voter in lonia
county has duty to perform this fall
and authority to do that duty cannot
be delegated to another. There are
certain kinds of work and business
that clerk or hired man can attend
TO successfully and execute according
to the wishes of his employer, but when
it comes to exercising the right Of
franchise every individual must appear
personally at the polls and deposit bis
own ballot The Republican party OF
Ionia county have an exceptionally
strong ticket in the field and every
Republican voter in the county should
rally enthusiastically to its support.
Let the full strength OF the party be
concentrated on November 8, at each
polling precinct.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

The Republicans and all others hav-
ing the interests of the Fifth congress
sional district at heart believe that the
district can best be represented by one
who is not only competent but who has
the experience so necessary to influence
and efficiency in national legislation.
All these qualifications are possessed
by William Alden Smith. Mayor
Perry's most ardent supporters will
insist that he is competent, but they
cannot claim that he has either the
acquaintance with public men or the
experience in legislation so requisite to
command recognition both in the house
and in the executive departments.
His experience IN public life has been
circumscribed by the limits OF his home
city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

The horticultural interests OF this
county are "a large source of the wealth
of the farmers of the county and they
do not appreciate the unfriendly vote
of their representatives in the last ses-
sion of the legislature. Both the
Republican candidates are farmers and
when they take their seats in the
house therell be no fear Of their set
ting down on the paltry $1,000 year
for the PRONUNCIATION Of the work Of the
State horticultural Society.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

TO the Qualified Electors of the City of Belding;
| Notice Is hereby given that the boards OF
Registration OF the several wards OF the city OF
Belding will meet on oa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-10-20

: HAZEN s. PINGREE, of Wayne.
)r Lieutenant Governor
o. w. ROBINSON, OF Houghton.
br Secretary of Safe
mn A n