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Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27

1t is the prospector's paradise" he replied. Ut will be the greatest miner al district in the world. don't except the Klondite. l have been over the western states and have examined thousands of samples of ore, but nev CT saw or heard of the equal of the country surrounding Ketchikan."
 "ls the property you have described on the main land or on the islandsY" was asked.
 1t is on an island, about one mile from the main land on Revillegedo is land"
 The sudden acquisition of wealth has made no difference in Cramer. He is quiet and unassuming, and courteous to every body that he meets. He is Il pleasant talker and shows that he is a man possessed of good keen business judgment. He is not dressy and wears the same clothes he had on when he be- came a millionaire, the first of this month.
 Joseph Hamblet, of Seattle, is the discoverer of this valuable property. He was shown d piece of fine ore by an Indian during the month of May, 1897, and upon enquiring was told where he found it. Hamblet at once went in search and within two weeks found and located the claims. Hamblet is thirty years old and was born at Victoria while his parents were on visit to that city, their home being on San Juan is land in the state of Washington. His parents moved to Seattle when Joe was nine years old, and are still living there. Joe came to Alaska to make start, and has been in Southeastern Alaska for the past three years. during which time he has worked at different things and when at leisure did some prospect ing. His luck turned and by the deyel- opment of the property will no doubt become millionaire. He is an honest hard working young man, and esteem ed by all who know him, and his many friends and acquaintanees rejoice ill his good luck.
 E. J. Smith is a southern boy, and was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He is about forty two years old and pa per hanger and painter by trade. He was COW boy in Texas for about twelve years. He lately lived in San Francisco and is well known in that city. He is d genial, pleasant fellow, and his partners speak of him in the highest terms.
 ketchikan is growing and will be- come d good town and we can only re- peat what We have often said in these columns before-that Southeastern Alaska will soon become one of the best mining districts in the world.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27
FROM THE INTERIOR.
Charles Sloan, of Seattle, Back From Dawson The Ili-Fated Miner. The Price of Candles

Charles Sloan, of Seattle, Back From Dawson.
 The Iii-Fated Miner. The Price of Candles
 Mr. Charles Sloan, of Seattle, an old friend and acquaintance of the senior editor of this paper, Was a fellow pas senger on the down trip of the Topeka last Sunday. Mr. Sloan has just re- turned from Dawson and the writer had very interesting conversation with him. In speaking of his trip out Mr Sloan sald
 Our party of three left Dawson on June 18th ill what is called Peterbor ough canoe and we arrived at the Tag gish house on Lake Taggish i'll eighteen days. There we took the steamer to the head of Lake Bennett and from there we were day and a half going to Skaguay It was hard work coming up the river in the canoe. No, l can't say food was scarce ill Dawson. One could buy if he had the money. There was no oil to speak of and what was sold brought S4O.0O per gallon. A single candle cost SID.
 Was there anything of an unusual order that occurred while coming out?" was asked.
 "Well yes, we found the dead body of man lodged in some driftwood on July 10th, ten miles below the contlu- ence of the Big Salmon and the Yukon. He had been in the water for some time, probably sixteen days. The contents of his pockets disclosed his name to have been George Millharien, of Seattle. He had on his person 5S2. F in gold and silver. We also found miners certificate, power of attor- ney from Thomas Cassady of Seattle, the address of Frances Egbert, Pike street, Seattle, and a letter from d friend at Buckley, Washington. turn ed the money and all other things over to the Canadian police at Big Salmon and they buried the remains.
 Shannon Thorp was also drowned at the mouth of Thirty Mile river or creek on July 9th. His uncle and nephew were with him but his body was not recovered"
 Have you come back to stay?"
 "Oh no, am going back in Septem- Der. 1 have some claims there and will go back to look after them. l brought some gold out with me, but not fortune and will return and try my luck again"
 Mr. Sloan is an honest, honorable, upright man, and is highly esteemed by all who know him and his many friends will wish him an abundance of success in working or the disposition of his Klondike claims.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27
AN EXCITING CHASE.
The Revenue Steamer Cosmos OverhaulS the Schooner Pearl Which Throws Overheard a
 Cargo of WhIskey to Escape coniIscatlon

Last Monday week the revenue cut ter Cosmos was steaming along Clar- ence straits when she sighted the schooner Pearl, which she knew had a cargo of S2 cases of whiskey, valued at S900, bound from Port Simpson to Wrangel.
 The Cosmos immediately gave chase, and was not discovered by the Pearl till about three miles off. The Pearl was beating up against the wind. As soon as she saw the Cosmos she put about before the wind, which was a good, stiff breeze, and threw out her spanker and she fairly flew, but the Cosmos gained steadily.
 Looking through their glasses the officers of the Cosmos could see the Crew of theH Pearl throwing the cases of whiskey overheard. In half an hour the Cosmos hauled alongside, and found the crew of the Pearl rocking with precipitation but" nary drop of red" on board, so the Pearl was let go.
 On this trip three private stills were discovered among the Indians and de- stroyed. They are interesting, primi- tive affairs. Two coal oil cans are talk en. A side is cut out of one, which is used for furnace The other can has a small tin can soldered at the spout, which runs tin pipe through water barrel for cooling, and has an arm bending downward on the outside of the barrel opposite the cans. The boil iug can is put above the furnace can and is filled with orange peelings, pota- toes, barley, bread, kelp, and" any old thing" impregnated with yeast, and wa tered.
 A fire is then kindled in the furnace and in an hour gallon of" hootch-i- noo," or Indian whiskey, is made.
 One drink will paralyze white man for three days.
 Two stills were destroyed this trip at Ketchikan and one at Cape Fox. No bucks were caught. All the stills were in charge of old women. In one house where still was found, a barrel full of whiskey was discovered under ground covered with gravel.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27
Alaskan Coal.

A letter from St. Michaels received in San Francisco, says that an immense deposit of coal has been discovered 400 miles up the Koyukuk, and compe tent English authority pronounces it equal to the best anthracite of Penn sylvania. The Koyukuk between this deposit and the junction with the Yu- kon is navigable by steamers such as ply the later stream so that the bear ing of the discovery on the cost of min ing in the Klondike may prove exceed ingly important.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27
Was Ii Porter?

The weeks roll by, and no tidings are heard of the enterprising Porter, The little steamer Rustler that plys between Juneau and Skaguay, recently returned from a trip to the westward as far as Yakutat bay. Her officers re- port having seen vessel answering ac- curately to a description of Porter's schooner.
 Before leaving here Porter often talked of the profitable trade he be- lieved could be had with the natives to the westward, and it is possible, as he is frst-class navigator, that he may have gone that way.
 E. II. Beeston, of Winnipeg. was in town last week.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27
CASE & WILSON


 wrecked cedar. the of dollar purchase the to of eans Wmngel most prominent c the counted by h same of Wilson's evident that will draw Their steadily
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27

A 0I0WIlIg YOullg VIty,
 Great Natural Resources On same latitude of Glasgow, Edin= burgh, Copenhagen, Riga, Moscow and TObOlSk, and south of the great Cities of St. Petersburg and Arch= angel.
 Wrangel is the center of an inflabit= able area of 45,ooo square miles rich in Timber, Fish, Coal, Petrole= um, Furs, Game, Cereals, Vegeta= bles, Small Fruits, rIarble, Build ing Stone, Gold, Silver, Lead, Iron, Copper and Sulphur. The climate of Southeastern Alaska is comparatively mild, being influ= enCed by the Great Japanese Cur rent, and is much the same as the British Isles under the Gulf Stream facilities are regular Steamship lines with the United States and Canada. The new land law gives each settler eighty acres. The harbor is safe, deep and Commo- dious, is at the mouth of Stikeen river, navigable for I5o miles into the Cassiar District. If you are interested in Southeastern Alaska, the Twenty-Five Thousand Club can give you valuable infor= nation.
 For any specific information as to Land, Settlements, Manufactures, Mines, &c.,, &C.,
 Address
 G. w. KENNEDY, Sec'y Twenty-Five Thousand Club,
 Eor4 NMrar1ma1 AIacLn
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-27

Built on the stlkeen River. and One of the Best Boats that Ever Made this City Her Home Port.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

The Kalkaska Leader says: Some
time Sunday night volunteer fire
brigade got out hose cart and turned
IA powerful stream of water on a couple
OF houses in this village, the inmates
of which are supposed to have been Of
disreputable character. Some of the
inmates we're thoroughly drenched
and the buildings more or less damaged
which will perhaps lead to more care
in the selection of tenants hereafter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14
MIRAGE LICENsEs.

Edward ID. Garfield, "a, Orleans;
Sylvia l.. johnson, 20, Orleans.
Ira Brown, 30, Belding;
Louise Cederquist, "a, Bedding.
A. J. Baumgardner, q, Lakeview.
Emma Bower, 20, Odessa.
VIM. Curtis, %, Lyons;
Rose Thhlen, 10, Pewamo.
Jacob Engelbert. 81, Merriam;
Minnie Sheridorf, %, Merriam.
DeVille s. Mcqueen. 20, Lowell;
Edith Z. BeVier, p, Lake Odessa.
Nelson Thomas, 81, Berlin;
Lizzie Yoder, Is, Indiana.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

"A word to the wise is sufficient
and word from the wise should be
sufficient, but you ask, who are the
wise? Those who know. The oft re-
peated experience of trustworthy per-
sons may be taken for knowledge.
Mr.. w. NJ. Terry says Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy gives better satisfac-
tion than any other in the market. He
has been in the drug business at Elk
ton, KY, for twelve years; has sold
hundreds OF bottles of this remedy and
nearly all other cough medicines man
ufactured, which shows conclusively
that Chamberlain's is the most salts
factory to the people, and is the best.
For sale by Fisk Bangs, druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14
MAYOR spENcER's INAUGURAL.

To THE HONORABLE THE COMMON COUNCIL:
GENTLEMEN The fact that our fellow citi
zens have intrusted the affairs OF the city with
us for another year proves that the conduct OF
our administration has been satisfactory
shall not review what we have done 10 any
great length. but Gun safely say that we have
something substantial 10 show for the monies
expended The streets leading into the city
which year ago were In an almost impossible
condition have been improved so as to be credit
ably good. The water system of the city has
been extended in those directions that we're
most In need OF water for fire protection, and
the efficiency OF the fire department has been
increased. and the running expenses greatly
reduced by the purchase OF first class hose
wagon at cost OF s4e5, paid for out OF current
funds belonging TO that department.
We have carried 10 a sinking fund TO meet the
bonded Indebtedness OF the city. something
GLIDING this. balance OF over sixteen hundred
dollars at the date OF the last report Of the city
treasurer, March 18th ult
Good order has prevailed during the year and
no complaints have been made OF the non OBJ
servance OF the law by those engaged in the
LIQUOR traffic In this connection we would re-
saloon ponds be approved unless upon careful
investigation they prove to be sufficient. This
is a duty you owe TO every individual who may
have cause OF action against dealers in this line
rs well as TO the city itself.
Much discussion has been carried on as TO the
feasibility OF the city purchasing stone crush.
er. careful investigation of this subject is
worthy of your attention with a view OF pur-
chasing one II found adapted to our needs.
We would recommend the spreading OF the
usual one per cent. city tax and the carrying to
the sinking fund OF one eighth OF the amount.
Heretofore the lowest bidder has been award
ed the oice of city physician and health officer.
IL is recommended that the salary OF this Office
be fixed at 5000 per annum and that the council
elect to fiji this place. This is the amount in
fact that we are paying now and II seems but
Just to make IL fixed salary This amount is
the minimum so far paid in the history OF the
city. It is recommended that all other salaries
remain as fixed last year.
In the apportionment OF he several funds it
"a suggested that owing to the decreased ex
pense OF the fire department, that the amounts
apportioned TO that fund be decreased and the
amounts proportional to the street and contin-
gent funds be correspondingly increased.
With an increased street fund and with the
main streets leading out of the city in as good
condition as they now are, it would seem that
we are in shape to improve and beautify the
resident streets, project to which we have no
doubt that citizens who are property holders
will lend generous aid.
In conclusion gentlemen, IL is hoped that by
a faithful and fearless discharge OF duty and a
wise judicious expenditure OF the public monies
YOU may win the approval of your fellow citizens
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

The high water reminds us, says an
exchange OF the man who, speaking of
the incidents of flood in his time, said
he was surprised to see his wife float
ing down the river on an oak bedstead.
where were you?" was asked. 'Oh.
| accompanied her on the piano" And
the band played on.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

Just now when we are hearing so
much about taxation, would it not be
we'll to do little figuring on the tax
paid on account of bad roads: what it
costs in time, horseflesh and grace?
There is no excuse for the miserable
roads we have endured this spring.
There is nothing that needs reform
more than road making; nothing that
costs more than bad roads. Here is a
chance for craftsmanship and patriot
ism. Let those who hold Office do a
little thinking along this line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14
Bicycle Repair Shop
TinWOrk and Plumbing.

| am now ready to do all kinds of Bicycle Re-
pairing and Enameling in all colors and styles
and baked on in the most improved manner.
Those wishing their wheels enameled should call
me and see my line of colors and get prices
There is no need of sending wheels away for
this work as fully guarantee all jobs to be
equal to any factory work. have also put in
several new machines and can build you a wheel
any size and style equal to any high grade for
about one-half the price. will also have full
line of sundries, such tires, pedals, balls cy-
cometers etc, at prices lower than ever known
before. will also do all other repairing such as
Gasoline Stoves Sewing Machines, Typewrlters,
Gun work, all kinds, Pumps Light Machinery
All kinds of Tin and Sheet Iron work Plumb
ing etc. Yours to Please,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

Spring poetry is coming in briskly
enough, full OF roses and posies, and
love, from above, and shine Of the sun,
and dearest one, dewdrops OF pearl,
sweetest girl, ami the borrowed perfume
of honeysuckle.scented June; all OF
which is nice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

NJ. l.. Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says:
II was sufferer for ten years, trying
most all kinds OF pile remedies, but
without success. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was recommended TO me
used one box. II has effected per-
manent cure AS permanent cure
for piles De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
has no equal. w. / Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14
Bucklen's Arnica saiye

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed To give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price rs
cents per box. For sale by Holmes &
Cornell and Fisk Bangs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

In order to get the benefit of the
pension Law allowing soldiers widows
an income from the government,
women who contemplate taking to
themselves husbands who fought in
the war should do so before July l..
After that time no pension will attach
to marriage certificates. The veterans
will be married for love or glory, and
not for the possibility of a monthly
revenue for their widows. The amend
nent to the pension appropriation bill
was not made law, the soldiers
widows or orphans may marry without
FORGETTING their pensions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14
Couldn't Estimate its yalue!-Dr. Ag-

news Cure for the Heart never fails
1t relieves in 30 minutes, it cures. 1t
is beacon light to lead you back to
health. w. II. Musselman of G.. A. r.,
Weissport, Pa, says: 1.-TWO bottles of
DR.. Agnew's Cure for the Heart en-
tirely cured me of palpitation and
smothering spells. Its value cannot
be estimated. | feel like new man. "
Sold by w. l. Benedict and Connell
Bros-33
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

The farmer, the mechanic aud the
bicycle rider are liable to unexpected
cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is the best thing to keep
on hand. 1t heals quickly, and is a
well known cure for piles.
w L Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

Thousands of sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t quickly cures
coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia,
grippe, asthma, and all throat and lung
diseases. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

A little boy asked for bottle Of get
up in the morning as fast as you can. y
The druggist recognized a household
name for .'DeWitt's Little Early
Rsers,n and gave him bottle OF those
famous little pills for constipation, sick
headache, liver and stomach troubles.
w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

GTATE OF MICHIGAN. Auditor Generals
- Department, Lansing, April 4, 1898.
Notice Is hereby given that certain lands sit
uated In the county OF Ionia. bid OF TO the state
for taxes OF 1894 and previous years, and de
scribed In statements which will be forwarded
70 the ONCE OF the treasurer OF said county and
may be seen AT said ONCE previous To the day
OF sale, Will be sold at public auction by said
treasurer AT the county seat, on the first Tues
day OF May next at the time and place desig
mated for the Annual Tax Sale, IL not previously
redeemed or Cancelled according To law. Said
statements contain a full description OF each
parcel OF said lands.
ROSCOE ID. DIX, Auditor General
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE HERALD

The Grand Rapids Herald has re-
Gently added new type setting ma
chine In order to set up the amount Of
news received over its special wire.
The Herald arrives in Bedding at 9:l0
a. m. and the seven papers week are
delivered for ten cents. Give your
order to Herman DeHart, the news
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14
FOR SALE CHEAP

double surfacer and hatcher, counter
shaft and belts.
| single surfacer and hatcher, counter
shaft and belts.
pony palmer, counter shaft and belts.
| morticer, / tenonter and fixtures
BELTS etc.
resawing machine and belts.
Rip saw tables and cutoff tables with
saws and belts.
Lots of pulleys, shafting and shaving
blowers.
stoves, fire proof safe, desk, chairs,
table, etc, porch fixtures, spindles,
columns, ratings, mouldings, cas-
ings, head and base blocks, hard
wood flooring, base boards, cherry
lum Der, surfaced cherry wainscot-
ing, oak and sycamore lumber, |
pair of hobs, / spring wagon, tent
and many other things.
Farming lands, houses and lots in and
near Belding. Call on +. l.. Spen-
GER for particulars.
Spencer a Hills.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14
1T LOOKS LIKE WAR.

Grim vsaged war is looming up to-
day In very threatening manner.
The latest dispatches are to the effect
that resolution for Intervention pass
ed the house OF representatives last
night by a vote of 800 to 10, and that
the senate will concur today there is
little doubt. The resolutions, which
form part of the majority reports of
the senate and house committees on
foreign affairs, are a terrible arraign-
ment OF Spain for her brutality, cruelty
and inhumanity. They declare in so
many words that such brutality, such
cruelty and such treachery will no
longer be tolerated in the western
hemisphere, and the president is
authorized and instructed to use both
the army and navy OF the United
States, il necessary, TO carry the will
of the American people into effect.
The exact wording of the last clause
OF the resolution is, that the president
of the United States be and he is here
by directed aud empowered to use the
entire land and naval forces of the
United States and call into actual SER
vice of the United States the militia of
the several states, TO such extent as
may be necessary to carry these reso-
lutions into effect.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

VIM. Alden Smith had share in
shaping the resolutions of the house
committee on foreign relations. The
committee did no accept his preamble
nor any OF his resolutions, except the
last, which was slightly modified by
adding the word ''needful" to qualify
necessary legislation by congress to
support the president. The resolution
as it stands calls for immediate inter
vention by the president TO stop the
war in Cuba ito the end that the peo-
pie of the island may be enabled, by
their own action, to establish a stable
and independent government Of their
own" The meaning of this is that
the Spaniards must be driven out of
Cuba, and the Spanish flag be hauled
down.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-04-14

lutlonS into effect.
~
President McKinley's message was
placed before congress Monday. 1t
was quite lengthy and Is an excellent
document laying before congress in IA
cam and dignified manner his views of
the Spanish-Cuban question. 1t re-
commends Intervention to stop the war
in Cuba, and declares that hostilities
in the island must cease. The presi-
dent does not recommend recognition
of independence Of the Cuban republic.
He asks only for authority to inter-
vene. He shows that there is no pre-
cedent for the former, but says that in
the interest of humanity and the peace
of this country the disturbance In Cuba
must come to an end, The history of
the diplomatic negotiations with Spain
is gone into at length, and the presi-
dent owns that they have failed to
bring relief. He pictures the condi-
tions existing in Cuba today in forcible
language, and asks authority to relieve
the starving reconcentrados. He cites
the destruction of the battle-ship Maine
as an instance of The inability Of Spain
To protect neutrals in Cuban waters,
and says that the time has come when
anarchy and insurection must give
way to law and order and stable
government must be established. 1.-THE
ISSUE" he says, ais now with congress.
1t is solemn responsibility. l have
exhausted every effort to relieve the
intolerable condition of affairs which
is at our doors. Prepared TO execute
every obligation imposed upon me by
the constitution and the law, | await
your action" The message concludes
with brief reference TO the offer of
the Queen of Spain to grant an arms
tice, and her order TO General Blanco
TO suspend hostilities.