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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Mr.. =. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal,
says: During my brothers. late sick.
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm was the only rem.
edy that gave him any relief" Many
others have testified to the prompt
relief from pain which this liniment
affords. For sale by Fisk BGngs, drug.
UiSt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

He gives but little who gives his tears
lie gives his best who aids and cheers;
He does well, i'm the forest wild,
Who Stays the monster and saves the child;
But he does best, and he merits more,
Who keeps the wolf from the widows door.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

People say in Turkey that 1t takes
ten Hebrews to equal one Armenian
and five Armenians to equal one Persian
in sharp business dealings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
Shiloh.

Theo. Leach is visiting relatives In
Chicago for a few days.
+. w. Maynard and daughter Mabel
were at Bedding Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs f.. f. Brown were visi'
tors at Mr.. and Mrs. f.. X. Ashby Z
Sunday
Levi Guptil has purchased line
new wind mill which he expects 70
erect soon.
The Maccabee dance was well at
tended, sixty couple being present
All report very enjoyable time.
G.. II. Browns flour mill is nearly
ready TO commence operations. l.. H.
Kingsley has the work nearly done.
Mrs. Dora Race and children OF sum
mer have been spending a few days
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Lev
Heth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

S. NJ. Geary, Pierson, Mich, writes:
-''DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is cur
ing more piles here today than all
other remedies combined. 1t cures
eczema and all other skin diseases. p"
w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

''They say two angels accompany
man through life-memory and hope. +"
"Yes-and they both show signs OF
being tired Of their job before he is
fifty. y
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

A Californian lady owns useful pig
con. Every morning, just after break
fast, the bird flies to the postoffice and
carries home the letters for the whole
10
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

The BANNER wants all the news and
wants it right, and thanks its friends
for sending items in, but IL does and
must insist on knowing from whom it
receives its news, therefore YOU who
send in items are again requested to
sign your name. IF you do not sign
your communication don't be surprised
when you find your item omitted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

To die and leave legacy OF poverty
to those dependent upon you is crimi-
nal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Little eptic-Nurse, mamma says
| was made from dust. Is it true?
Nurse-Certainly, Master Tommy.
Little Sceptc-Then why don't |
turn to mud in my bath?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

This is such busy world that II is
harder TO keep from working than II is
to work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

\ Circular Bearing the words "Look Out
Nonr shin" sent 10 Him.


NEW YORK. Feb. 1s.-The Herald's
Washington correspondent says:
Captain G.. ID. Sigsbee, commanding the
second class batteship Maine, was
warned OF an impending disaster 10 his
vessel TWO weeks before the catastrophe
occurred.
NneIner by singular coincidence 10
the disaster to the vessel should finally
turn out 20 have been The result of an ace
cident. or because OF the pity and mercy
of one ln the counsel of those responsible
Tor the vessels ,osus. should 10 have been
due 90 design. Captain Sigsbee was in-
formed on sunday. January goth. that
10 would be wise Tor him 20 look out
for his ship"
Mrs sigsDec tho wife Of the Names
commander received o. letter from her
husband some days ago in which was
enclosed circular in spanish, anatho-
mauzng Americans and the American
navy. ON the left edge OF the circular
which was printed on cheap paper was
the rude form of a hand with the index
unger pointing TO two words which were
underscored ana which in English mean
rotten squadron" At the bottom Of the
circular We're ,nese words in English
written with pen. Che handwriting bc-
ing fair
LOOK OFT FOR YOUR SHIP
Mrs. Sigsbce further told me that her
husband had made no mention of the
circular or of the Waning iio had sim
ply placed il in the letter which Doc had
sent her
From Paymlstcr Charles W. Littlcheld,
who returned from Havana week or so
ago. having been relieved from the Maine
bv Paymastcr Charles VI. Ray / learned
chat Captain Sigsbee had received the
circular while going 90 The bun fight
which he attended ON January 2lth. i'm
company with other officers of the vessel
Mr.. Litucfeld was unable TO witness the
sport on account of some pressing WORK.
but I'm talking with the captain during
the evening DE learned That while that
while that officer was forcing his way
through "a crowd the circular was forced
into his hand Captain SigsOee mcchan-
icalK clutchtd and brought the paper
with him 20 his ship
The Captain paid no attention 20 the
circular" said Mr. Littleneld. except %
Joke about &c.. so one tor "a moment
thought 60 was a warning, and 7 do not
believe lt was. Captain Sirsheo took
every precaution possible 10 prevent any
attempt 20 iniure his vessel From my
lm0wlcdgc of the ship ana OF the condi-
ti0ns which prevailed in the harb0r. /
believe the disaster was due to au acci-
DENT precIultate7 bv am interior cause.
The circular with tho warning In Eng
lish was simply concidcntal with the
catastrophe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
A CHILD BURNED TO A CRISP
4 Manchester Mother lhOu6htlesS'y Left
Il Locked Up al Home.
SET on FIRE LY HIS LIT LIE SISTER.
Who says THAT sac Took Piece OF Light-
wood out Of ihe >,oye aud Accidentally
Struck IL Against Little Brother--A
Very Unfortunate Affair.

Linwood Plnohbank, aged one and
half years. was set on fire by his sister
Ruth. aged three years, at the home OF
their parents. Mrs. and Mrs. oily Pinch
oank. at NO. 5iy west Tenth street Man
chester. yesterday afternoon about
o'clock
The mother left the house, locking the
doors with the children inside, wnere
they could get 10 the fire.
HEARD THE SCREAMS.
Il has been the custom OF Mrs. Pinch
hack to leave the house TO visit her
ncighbors for few minutes at time.
While doing 80 her two children would
be left in the room by the stove, where
a bright fire would always be burning.
on yesterday afternoon she left her
home TO visit her ncghbor, Mrs. burrus.
During her absence another neighoor'
SIR. Jonn Mccullough. who was IN MS
ward mad his attention attracted ny
terriuc screams emanatlng from thc
house OF Mrs. Pinchback ON glancing In
that direction he saw famcs ascending
70 the ceiling inside the room.
A TERRIBLE SPECTACLE.
Ar Mccullough rushed 10 the house.
followed closely by his wife, with
bucket OF water. lie took tho water ana
rushed into the room where terilDl7
sight met his gaze.
Iinwood. the baby OF the household
was sitting I'm a tall chair az the dining
room table burned almost To crisp. Tne
chair in which the child had been placed
bv its mother was also on IRE. MT
Mccullough dashed the water on me
blazing child and quenched the flames
Tho dvinx child was taken by Mrs Nc
Cuuough to her home and every thing
possible done 10 save IL. Drs. I. i.
and w =. Matthews were summoned
responding Immediately Every thing
known by medical science was done py
them 20 relieve the sufferer. but they
gave little hopes OF It's recovery 20 the
almost distracted parents.
HOW 1T HAPPENED.
Ruth. the sister. who was with the
unfortunate child says she went TO the
Oman stove and :ook out piece OF
lighted wood and 10y some accident set
fire To her brothers. clothing. In mo-
ment he was in a light rlaze and burned
until Mr.. Mccullough made MS appear
ance and put out the tre.
rhe mother and father are eriet-strick-
en-. the mother especially sulerhs pau
fully from chagrin and snguish.
The little sufferer fingered unth \
o'clock last night when death came TO
It's relief.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

examine tho wreck OF the Maine TO as
certain the cause of the explosion. tno
officials seem Inclined 20 regard thclr re-
quest as one that could not properly ne
refused and 30 is likely thai eacn govern
ment VIII make an investigation OF tHl3
character cOucurreutit.
TIE MAINE MODEL
Tho miniature United State tag on the
model of he hattle-ship Maine. tn the
main corridor of the Navy Department
WIS low ,rcd 90 hall mast during me Gay
bv ifrcc lou o. The Secretary al the Navy.
The handsome model has been centre
OF interest for the thrones dt the Depart
mcni 'githin recent DAYS and the small
Hags laye continued 90 ily at the mast
heads in apparent irony OF the acluai con-
dlu0n of the Maine.
A movement was started to-day 10
dif.pe the model in mouming. after the
~ inner tha, ihe model of Che BRUSH SNIP
Victory was draped at the World Fair.
Secretary Long lld not approve OF thia.
however. MS 90 suggested AN ostcntaton
NOT ufung the occasion. lie asscntcd ID
covering The miniature coiors. and ac-
cordtngiy the stars and stripes flying from
the M1Iues mluiaturo counterpart were
lowered
QUEEN REGENTS SORROW.
President Mckinley to-day received
Senor Du Bose. thc charge d anaires of
Spain. who had been commanded hy the
Queen Foecnt of Spain 90 bear in person
TO tho President her expression OF pro-
found sorrOw over che calamity TO the
Name. The message was briet and heart
felt. expressing the sorrow Of the Queen
and her people.
Tho only absentces from to-day Cali-
f.fr
ANA Algcr During the meeting the dis
aster To- the Maine was the principal top
&c OF discussion. Although the President
and the members Of the Cabinet await
with Interest the result of the inquiry
into ,ho cause OF the disaster. there re-
mains -carccly "a doubt in their minds
that 80 was an accident purely. and such
as mis- happen at any time This view OF
the matlcr. however viii not influence the
President 20 stop short OF most eoarch-
ing Investigation into an the facts. pres-
ont ana remote that may have amy pos
sfnie bearing upon the case or throw upon
u single ray of night
T-e President is receiving % large NUM-
be- of conuatulatory MESSAGES COM
merdine him for The course hc has pur-
sued in this matter as well as in the
case of the latc Spanish Minister DE
LONE.
GENERAL LEES REPORT
General Lee was heard from In the
shape of the following cableeram at 1.oG
o'clock this afternoon.
Havana Feb rs 1N9S
Assistant Secretary of state Day Wash
inctOu
"Croat popular demonstration az fune-
rat yesterday. military. naval hremcn
and civil organizations generally repre-
sented. Bishop of Havana General Par
RADIO. next boo command t0 Governor
General aufonomstic Cabinet. civil Gov
ernor mayor ard other prominent per
sons walked in procession. part OF route
IN accordance with custom 60 testify
symrathy.
Forty bodies buried. Many coming 10
surface water since hut now difficult 10
~ecoguize WIN be buried with religious
-ervices as collected.
tSimed LEE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

harbcr. and Of the downfall OF former
Minister De Lone. they broke into Wild
upruar OF talk.
For "a couple of minutes on discipline
on the great w1rship seemed 20 vanish
10 the winus.
Early tomorrow morning the Vizcaya
will come up To the anchorage selected
for her In the upper bay.
Isear-Admiral bunce has given final In
structions TO Lieutenant John a. Dough-
erty. who will have charge of the patrol
tugs. six in number. 20 guard the Span
ish Cruiser Vizcaya during her stay in
tais vicinity.
While on duty the boats are 20 patrol
carefully the waters in toe vicinity Of
the visiting Spaniard, and no boat or
person will be allowed 90 approach the
Vizcaya without the ranction OF the COM
handing officer OF that vessel.
At night 10 IS intended 10 keep the
ship brilliantly illuminated with cleo
tric lights. and he watch boats will be
also well lighted So that there can be no
possible means Of approaching the yes-
sci without detection.
Every policeman In the city was on
duty to-day.
This action had been taken tn compli-
ance with the request made 60 thu pO-
lice department by Mr.. Roosevelt. as the
Secretary OF the Navy. last night. that
precautions be taken against the pos
sihilitv OF hostile demonstration up0n
the arrival OF the Spanish cruiser Viz
cayg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
REFUSLS 10 TESTIFY.
Esterhazy Turns IL, Back OF VI. Labori.
Not Allowed 60 Question " itness.

PARIS, Feb. IS.-The approaches 10 the
Assizc Court Of the Seine were crowded
early to-day The presiding judge ad-
dressed General Boisdenrc. the first wit
ness. as follows:
"General.-An incident We did not an
ticipate occurred Yesterday. \ desire
was manifested that you should be exc
amincd. and the court has acceded TO 81.
Tho presiding judge then read the short
hand report Of General PciiicuXs state
mcnt and asked the witness what he had
90 say on the subject;
Geeral poisdcnre replied.
II confirm fully the authenticity OF
General PeIieuAs statement
As Bosdcnre WAS leaving tho stand.
~ Labor counsel for VI. Zola rising
said:
.I should like TO question General Bois-
defrc."
You cannot" replied the presiding
Judge. Call the next witness
N. Labori ,ainly protested against this
rullng. but am usher called Major Ester
hazv. who Immediately appeared. and
amid profound silence. took the stand.
Turning 10 Major Esterhazy, the judge
said:
III IS said that you are the author of
the bordcreau What have you TO am
swer
Firstly" replied the witness, 81 have
q statement 90 make.
"Gnetiemen OF The jury. on shadow OF
proof this miserable Matthew Dreyius
has accused me of being guilty Of his
brothers crime. ] have been Judged by
my peers. who nave acquitted me- tut
to-day / am summoned as % witness so
that he may re9ccuse me when / have
Neither advisor nor counsel 20 defend mo
1 will answer amy questions YOU put
me. gentlemen of the jury, but as for
those people" turning 90 NJ. IOla and his
counsel. = won't reply TO Them (sensa-
ti0n in c0urtl
Tno judge then tuyaed 20 ". Labori.
nquiring.
"Have YOU any questions to ask Major
EsterhIZy?'
Fl an st.ll drawing mp my application
10 cross-cxaminc General Eoisdenre.
answered VI Labou. "and 7 shall not
ask any questions until the court has
eivon "a decision upon -
Hero the presiding judge interrupted
counsel cNclaiming.
"Wnat DO you say? Major Estorhazy
resume your seat
Major Esterhazy was recalled took the
stand. turned his hack on VI. Zola and
VI Labori. and refused 90 answer the
questions put 20 him by them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

Passage of the Woman Nota les b'ii ny
the virginia Iegi-Iatnre Applauded'

WASHINGTON, -. c., Feb. H.-Sp'-
cial.-On the 18th e congressional near
inc was given TO delegations from th'
National Woman's Suffrage Convention
bv committees from both Houses In the
committee rooms az the capitol IN
senator's from Arkansas and lshode Is
land received fhe delegates ied Dy IN
Rev. Anna Shrew Very tofclble were
,bo ARGUMENTS offered by the suffraslsts
particularly the addresses by Mrs. isa-
bella Becchcr Hooker. Of Connecticut
and Mr. Henry b. Blackwell OF M"Ss"'
chusetts
rho tnh instant was Miss Susan b.
Anthonv's seventy-eighth birthday and
,,,pv beautiful flowers were sent her
shs was invited 90 dine NJ the elegant
mansion OF John Il. Mclean, OF the en-
cinnati Enquirer Mrs. L. 5. Grant
was one of the fifty guests at the board.
The whole OF the convention was hidden
"a the reception which lasted from 10
4 o'clock. Mrs Mclean who was
daughter Of General Beale, OF virginia,
Miss Anthony and Mrs. Grant were the
receiving party.
THE long table was beautifully adorned
with flowers. fruit and confectionerles'
In the centre was an elegant cake, three
feet In diameter. Ornamented with seven
weight wax candles. This masnhcent
confection was later sent to the conyen-
tiOn hall.
4 very striking feature OF this conven-
tlon IS the number OF young members.
II Is said that the pioneers In the move
ment are bringing their daughters ond
granddaughters. their neices ana great
nieoes 10 reap the fruits OF the seed they
sowed lfty years ago II - noticeaoi'
also that the south is better represented
than ever before Miss Belle keafney.
of Mississippi made a very striking an"
effective address on Tuesday night. Miss
Kearney Is one Of the finest women speak
ors i'm the country She went from here
10 Alexandria TO tell OF her travels III
Alaska, last summer.
The convention shows much interest
I'm the constitutional convention. now
sitting Ina New orleans and this \. u.
rhe executive committee voted so 20
defrav the expenses OF some OF the best
sneakers OF the Suffrage Association OF
Louisiana.
Miss Belle kearney, or Mississippi
Miss Laura clay of kentucky. and Nrs.
Chapman. late OF New York. were select
ed for the work.
information o. the passage OF the No'
man Notaries bill by the Virginia Leg
islaturo was read In the convention TO-
day and was received with applause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
SArs M KNOWS rHE CAUSE.
The Naval Attache of the spanish Leea-
lion saws He Can Explain the ENplo,ioa.
NEW YORK. Web. lS-Thc Herald TO-

The Naval Attache Of The Spanish Leea-
lion saws tie Can Explain the Explosion.
NEW YORK. Feb 1S-The Herald TO-
morrow VIII say:
Lieut.. j. g. sobrai. naval attache OF tho
Spanish Legation az Washington was IN
this city yesterday actively cooperating
w.th the authorities IN preparations TO-
the ensuring Of the safety OF the spanish
warship Vizcaya, during her stay Ia this
port
Lieut.. Sobrai was asked for his ex-
PLANTATION OF the explosion on the battle
snip Maine. His reply was:
IL know the cause OF the explosion,
but / cannot divulge it,
lie was pressed for further Information
on this point. and finally replied
II was The result OF an explosion in
side the ship. which took place In one
OF the forward magazines. The fact of
the matter Is thar the discipline and the
watch Observed on the ship we,a very
lax. This. as one English newspaper de-
clarcd. is the case on American way
shi.s generally. This sort of thing has
occurred on previous occasions on Ameri-
can war vessels.
When Lieutenant SObraI was spoken 90
about the possibility OF serious trouble
over the maine affair. ne said:
Il do not think there Will be war be-
tween the United states and Srain. but N
such AN unfortunate condition should
arise | shall. Of course. be in position
10 be OF much aid 20 my government as
the result OF i1forr~ alton which has come
10 nv knowledge while naval attache al
the Spanish Legation. In case OF hosrl-
lies. might. perhaps. command ship
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
PARTY Vote TO SEAT THORP
II is Conceded bat the R publican MS-
jority Will Gust Mr.. Ep3S.
PLURALITY Is CLAM3D FOR EPES.
The Report Of the sub-Committee Made
By Mr.. Miers says the Contestant at
Nearly Every Point Failed TO Prove
Fraud or Irregularity.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. iS.-spe-
ciai.-Mr. Miers, OF Indiana, OF the sub
committee on the Thorpe VS.. Epes case
reported the views of the minority TO tine
House to-day.
Tn, report opened with a recital OF the
manner ia which the Republican majority
Of the subcommittee railroadcd its re-
port through.
FAILED TO PROVE CASE.
Then entering into the merits Of the
case. the minority proceeded 90 sho"
.nat az nearly every point the contest
ant failed TO prove amy fraud or lIIss-
uiarity.
For instance IN the city Of Petersburg,
Epes rluralities boy wards were proved lo
be true and without any irrcguallty. IN
The rural precincts one by one. Epss'
case was proved all right, according TO
the minority.
The strength OF argument in refutauon
Of Thorps claims was In these points:
Votes not east cannot DE counted ana no
matter whether judges OF election are ali
of one party or not. ID the people az the
precinct cast their votes. those votes
must be counted. Ample authorities were
cited.
The minority conceded a reduction Of
the Epes vote at the Poarch and Ross
precinct by forty. but in the summing nap
the committee say that Epes had a fair
plurality of 22lS and Us entitled TO his
seat.
THORP WILL BE SEATED.
The Democratic members OF the COM
mittce and other friends of Epcs are bold
in their dcnunciation OF Republican meth
ods Of treatment.
Thorp will bee seated by a strict party
vote.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

. Bip Efrort 90 Hurry Up the Report In the
Erowp-Swauson Contest.

4 Zig EnOff 10 1hi'N ~ 'h' - i' -
Erowp-Swauson Contest.
WASHINGTON. Feb. S-Speciai--A
great encrt Is being made by friends
Of Brown. who is contesting Swanson
seat ~ hurry up the report. u is under.
s,oo5 that the report Of Crumpacker ana
walker the Republican members Of the
s,,b.oommifiee has been ready since "a
few davs after the argument was heard
In January. .,-...,.,
II has been held back. II Is Thought
sinnlv 10 conform some what 20 The mo-
tion ~ nropriety. There was much un-
favorable comment on the speed az which
.he majority submitted a typewriter re-
rort of III pages In the Thorp-Epes case
now before the House.
The House Committee on Claims mas
commended that the sum of S2Oao.s5 be
Maid to W. l.. Judkins. executor Of Lewis
Nfcf<enzie. who ran for Congress IN the
seventh district twice Mckenzie was o
candidate FOR the Forty-hTst Congress.
'haries Whittlesey contested. but the con-
eefee was seated. When he ran for the
Fortv-second Congress Elliott Braxton
contested and was seated. II was claim
ed that Mckenzie expended the above
amount in fees 10 defending his case.
The comraittee in recommending the
claim. do ii in accordance, they say WITH
a we'll esta bished principle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
SEY1TORTiL PRTWIRIES.
The virginia Democratic Association De
bate the Question.

WAsHlNGTON. y. c.. FeS 1s.-s2e-
cial.-The Join, dcbatc in the Virginia
Democratic Association Of Washington
Tonight on the method Of eiecting United
states senator's was interesting and
AS President Il. y. Harper was down
for participation I'm the discussion. MI.
Frank r. Anderson. formerly or Fch-
uOnd. pres ded
The two principal speeches were mad
tv I,r Harp,r. in favor OF the election oil
senator's by the people and Clarence
Thomas. who advocated In an impas-
stoned manner the old way Harper very
ablv showed that q primary election pi'n
would not Lc suAversiye OF the doctrine OF
States rights. IT,
go cited from Mason. Madison. Jehrr-
SON and Tucker and others. 20 prove MS
point It was altogether an up-to-da'e
speech. Att. e....e,,t
an the side OF election by The Legislature.
MS mn present Indeed. II was said tnai
mo- stronger presentation OF the present
svstrm was ever made than that py
Thomas fIe quoted Webster. Calhoun.
and other statesmen ,
Dr = r. Harmon also smoke IN defence
~ fhe old method. r.. W POLLOCK and
Prank Anderson backed up Dr. Harper
fOr a chance.
Tho association reserved its decision
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

Secretary Ions says nothing is known
concerning the Maine disaster except
that she was blown up. The wreck is
being guarded and Spain viii probably
act with this government 90 the inyesu-
cation. Bodies continue to- come TO the
surface and au are given Christian
burial The wounded are receiving every
possible care.
Congress has appropriated 10000 with
which 60 raise the Maine. In the Senate
Senator Mason created % sensation.
charging that the policy of the depart
mont was to- suppress the truth. He was
rather bitter in his remarks and said tine
people demanded O. Congressional nvcs-
tsauon. lie was replied TO in vigorous
language by Senators Wolcou and
Lodge
The Vizcaya arrived in New York
waters at 5.o0 T. NJ.