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THE WAR SITUATION.

SPANS efforts to secure a foreign
loan proved failure.
Many of the Spanish newspapers adj
vocate the keeping at home of Admiral
Camara's feet for the purpose of de
Tending the coast.
The auxiliary cruiser Yosemite, man
ned by the Michigan Naval Reserves,
assisted in the operations at the outer
harbor of Guantanamo bay, where the
Notifications of Caimanera were re-
duced and 500 marines were landed
from the Panther at Crest hill TO form
the first base of operations against San
tiago. While on the way to Guantan-
amo the boys on the Yosemite fired 20
4-inch shells at block house 10 miles
east of Santiago.
Lieut.. II. II. Whitney, U. s. N. and
Edward Emerson. Jr., of the war de-
partment, have just returned from per-
ilous missions Of investigation through
out Porto Rico. Each worked indie
pendently. hut both report that the
conquest of the island would be easy.
1t is understood at Washington that
Il. 900 troops from Tampa win join the
5000 wcll-equipped volunteers az Jack
sonville and the consolidated force
will embark for Porto Rico under Maj
Gen Fitzhugh Lee Part of Sampson
feet will again lombard San Juan The
90, 600 Spanish troops on the island arc
not expected TO make much resistance
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

While there has been no authentic
news to that effect the Washington
authorities are inclined to place some
credence in the reports that Manila has
surrendered either to Dewey or the in
surgents. The latter have won several
victories over the Spaniards in the
country about Manila; they have killed
over / 900 Spaniards, taken 1,sO0 pris-
oners and secured 5000 TO 10000 rifles
with ammunition and supplies. II is
said that Gen. Aguinaldo, the insur-
gent leader, is anxious to establish a
government, with himself at the head,
under United states protectorate.
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That Cadiz Fleet Again.

A special from Cadiz. Spain, says that
the reserve fleet, consisting of two iron
clads, one cruiser, 30 torpedo boats,
three torpedo boat destroyers, with
seven auxiliary cruisers and $500
troops, is under steam, ready to depart
at any moment. There was. however
an accident on board the Alfonso Nil
whose torpedo tubes proved defective
and she was compelled to return to the
arsenal This, it is said, causes the de
Law, but it is believed that the alleged
accident is simply an excuse to keer
the fleet at Cadiz.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
NOTES ON THE WAR SITUATION

Kew West: Persistent rumors, cred
tied by some naval officers of high rank,
are in circulation here to the effect
that three Spanish warships have sue
ceeded n forcing their way into the
harbor of Havana. One report says
that a Spanish battleship and two
cruisers haven Inferred the harbor.
A Newport News special says: Seven
of the swiftest ships in the American
navy are now at Hampton Roads. They
ar. the Minneapolis, Cincinnati, New
ark. Buffalo, Yale, Harvard and Dixie.
Every ship has been coaled to its ut
most capacity, which leads to the be-
lief that long trip is planned, posi-
bly, as far as the coast of Spain.
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me but to go under an operation.
In speaking with a friend of mino
about it, she recommended Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, say
ing she knew it would cure me. l then
sent for your medicine. and after TAX
ing three bottles of it, the tumor dis
appeared. Oh! you do not know how
much good your medicine has done
me. shall recommend it to all suffer
ing women.-Mrs. Rosa GAUM, 720
Wall St., Los Angeles, Cal.
The great and unvarying success of
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound in relieving every arrangement
of the female organs, demonstrates
it to be the modern safeguard of wo-
mans happiness and bodily strength.
More than a million women have been
benefited by it.
Every woman who needs advice
about her health is invited to write to
Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass.
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A FAMILY FAILING.
The struggle with Heredity.
The Right Side of the Color Line.

may be some sadness, because 1t is I'M
timely, and out Of season. Gray hairs are
a crown Of honor TO the aged, but TO the
young they are a stigma. There Is no need
10 be gray in youth Grayness comes from
a deficiency Of the coloring matter which
gives the hair its natural tint; This color
ing matter can be supplied artihcially
and is SO supplied by DR.. J. c. Ayers HAIR
Vigor. 1t Is by supplying the lacking
pigment that DR.. Ayers Hair Nigor re,
stores gray or faded hair 10 its original
grow, gives il gloss and softness,, stops
IL from falling removes dandruh, ana
cleanses the scalp. Mrs. c. NJ. Ayres,
Mount Airy, Ca, writes:
"About three wears ago, my head became
full OF dandruh which caused great an
noyance; after q time the hair began
failing out. The use OF DIR. J. G ayers
Hair Vigor stopped the hair from iailinE
out and made the scalp clean and healthy'
Mrs. {. NJ. AYREs, Mount Airy Ca
DR., Ayers Hair vigor Is notsa as
dressing II Is used every day by thou-
sands whose chief claim TO beauty rests
on beautiful hair. Send Tor Dr. Ayers
Curebook, a story Of cures told by inc
cured. Free. Address the J. c Aver Co..
Lowell, Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Among the many expenses borne by
railroad companies the ice bill figures
quite prominently. For instance, on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 1t is
expected it will take over $4,000 tons
OF ice this year to meet the require
ments of the service. The greater
portion is used in connection with
shipment of perishable goods; the bal
ance in the passenger train service. A
great deal of this ice is put up by the
company in its own ice houses. but as
the past winter has been SO warm
very large proportion will have to be
purchased.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

To heredity, TO the transmission OF
traits from sire to son, we owe most OF the
possibilities Of growth and development.
III each newly born being started out anew,
without the force of heredity the level
Of life might be expected 10 be that of the
digger Indian or Bushman. Naturally bad
traits descend like the good. Peculiarities
Of feature, excentricities Of speech and
manner, birth marks, etc, are handed
down Just as surely as manual deNterity,
physical beauty, mathematical ability,
and the mental and moral qualities in
general. A curious example OF this de-
scent of family traits is furnished by Mrs.
Maggie Pickett, Canton, Ca, in whose
family gray hair was hereditary. She
writes:
"Gray hair is hereditary in our family.
AS Iongas can recollect,my mothers hair
has been gray. About twelve years ago,
my hair began TO show signs Of turning.
] resolved to try Ayers Hair Nigor' and
after using il only few times my hair
was restored TO its natural color. ] still
use this dressing occasionally, a bottle
lasting me quite a while; and though over
forty years of age, my hair retains its
youthful color and fullness. To all who
have faded and gray hair, would heartily
recommend DR. Ayers Hair Nigor."-Mrs.
MAGGIE PICKETT, Canton, Ga.
There is no shame in gray hair, but there
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
British steamer Taken with Spanish Coal


The British steamc. Twicl<enham,
with 1900 tons of coal for the Spanish
fleet, has been captured by the auXil-
iary cruiser ST. Louis and sent to Key
West as prize. The captured collier
is London steamer which went first
to Martinique a month ago expecting
to effect a junction with Admiral Ger
vera's squadron at that island, but ar
rived too late. Word was sent to Adj
miral Sampson a few days ago that the
Twickenham had left Martinique, and
the st. Louis was Immediately dis
patched to intercept her. The st.
Louis succeeded in meeting the Brit
Usher off the coast of the coast OF
Jamaica, on her northward course to-
ward Guantanamo, where she hoped to
be able to find some means of getting
| her coal to Admiral Cervera's ships in
the harbor of Santiago. Coming into
close range, the st. Louis surprised the
collier by sending shot across her
bows. The Twickenham instead OF
stopping put on full steam and tried to
get away. Quickly overhauling the
Englishman. the st. Louis fred again.
The captain of the collier, seeing flight
was impossible, hove to and was
boarded by boats crew from the st
| Louis
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
WOMEN I'M BUSINESS.

FrOm the Free Press. Detf"ie' niSny
A prominent business man recently ex-
pressed the opinion that there is one thing
that will prevent women from completely
filing mans place in the business world
they can't be depended upon because they
are sick too often. This is refuted by Mrs.
C. w. Mansfield. a business woman or So
Farrar St., Detroit, Mich, who says:
"A complication Of female ailments kept
me awake nights and wore me out. lcould
get no relief from medicine and hope was
slipping away from me- A young lady in
my employ gave me box of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. took them
and was able to rest at night for the first
time in months / bought more and took
them and they cured me as they also cured
several other people TO my knowledge. l
think that il you should ask any of the
druggists of Detroit who are the best buyers
Of DIR. Williams Pink Pills they would say
the young women. These pills certainly
build up the nervous system and many q
young woman owes her life to them.
"As a business woman am pleased to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
ANN ARBOR SPEAKS.
Contractor wooley, of Ann Arbor, Makes
"A Public Statement.

Contractor wooiey. of Ann Arbor, Makes
Public Statement.
Mr.. Edwin Wooley, contractor and
carpenter of. Ann Arbor, adds his voice
10 that of the army of Michigan people
who endorse the little conqueror. Our
representative found him at his place of
residence, No. 6ls Fountain st. Mr..
Wooley appreciates "a good thing as
do most of our readers, and he does not
benefit of others. Endorsement of this
kind has made Doan's Kidney Pills a
household word throughout the state.
The good they have done has won them
many title and such worthy names
among people as the little conqueror
of kidney ills, "''little enemies to back
ache" modern wonder-workers," etc.
Mr.. Wooley says:
Il was subject for years TO attacks
of backache or pains through the
loins and kidneys, generally of dull,
heavy, aching nature, but often when
the weather changed or when l moved
awkwardly they became sharp twinges
of pain. AS l was doing work which
required STOPPING it was very painful,
exceedingly so, if l caught cold, which
as a rule, settled in my loins. L tried
various remedies but was never success
full in obtaing any permanent benefit
until l used Doan's Kidney Pills. AT
the time my back was troubling me
great deal but shortly after l began
the treatment the aching abated and
when had finished it l was cured.
This is months ago and up to date
there has been no recurrence of the
trouble"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by al
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed 10y
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. Sole
agents for the ". S. Remember the
name Doan's and take no substitute.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
Santiago shelled Again.

Dispatches via Kingston, Jamaica,
say: The American fleet engaged the
Spanish batteries defending the haroor
of Santiago de Cuba, and after three
hours bombardment, silenced nearly
all the forts, destroyed the earthworks
and rendered the Estrella and Cayo
Smith batteries, the two principal Tor
tifications. useless.
The fleet formed in double column,
six miles off MORO castle, at O'CLOCK
in the morning, and steamed slowly
5000 yards off shore before beginning
the bombardment. The firing OF the
fleet continued until 10 o'clock.
The Spaniards replied promptly, but
their artillery work was of "A very poor
quality and most of their shots went
wide Smoke settled around the ships
in dense clouds, rendering accurate
aiming difficult. There was no man
euvering of the fleet, the ships remain
ing at their original stations and firing
steadily. The squadrons were SO close
in shore that it was difficult for the
American guners to reach the batteries
on the hilltops, but their firing was
excellent.
Shortly after o'clock when the
American ships moved closer toward
the mouth of the harbor, where the ola
cruiser Reina Mercedes had been dis
cerned early in the morning attempt
ing to place explosives about the hull
of the Merrimac and blow her to pieces,
thus clearing the channel, shell from
| the Oregon-one of her 13-inch terrors
| landed squarely abaft the pilot house
and tore all the upper works to pieces.
| The Reina Mercedes second officer was
killed and five of her sailors blown to
| pieces. The second lieutenant OF the
Mercedes and 16 of her seamen were
seriously wounded. One marine also
was killed. A perfect shower of shell
and shot fell upon and around the ole
cruiser and she was so badly damaged
| that her crew abandoned her, ant
sought the shore for safety. Accord
ing to later advices the Reina Mercedes
sank soon after she was abandoned.
Not one American sailor sustained
scratch and not one American warshil
was touched by Spanish shell. |
was not possible to get the exact fact
about the loss on the enemys side, bu
trustworthy reports were TO the effec
that at least 10 were killed and abou
SO wounded before the gunners he'
from behind the shattered classmates
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
pros,ro,.d

ern times has done SO much to enable
women to take their proper places in life by
safeguarding their health as DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. Acting directly
on the blood and nerves, invigorating the
body regulating the functions, they restore
the strength and health to the exhausted
woman when every effort OF the physician
proves unavailing.
For the growing girl they are Of the
greatest benefit, for the mother indispensn-
BILE, for every woman invaluable.
For paralysis, locomotor ataIia, and
other diseases long supposed incurable,
these pills have proved their efficacy in
thousand Of cases.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting In the courts ou our rignt 10 the
exclusive use of the word "CASTOhlA, ana
"PITCHER'S CASTORIA," as our traoe 'aafA'
I.Dr. Samuel Pitcher, OF Hyannis, Massa-
chusetts, was the originator OF "fiiChEhS
CASTORIA," the same that has borne ana docs
now bear the fac-simile signature OF ohAs' H.
FLETCHER on every wrapper rms Is lhe
original PITCHERS CASToRlA" winch mas
been used in the homes OF me mothers OF
America for over thirty years. Look careiuiiy
at the wrapper and see that 1t is tine Kind you
have always bought" and has the signature OF
CHAS ii. FLETCHER on the wrapper No
one has authority from me 10 use my name en-
cept The Centaur Company, OF when Chas IL
Fletcher Is President
March 8. 1897. SAMUEL PIIChEh' NJ ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
RIanco Short of supplies.

Madrid: Gen. Blanco having again
telegraphed that in case the blockade
becomes stricter it will be urgent TO
send war stores, as his supply is run
ming short, the government has taken
steps to dispatch abundant supplios by
fast vessels from Spanish and foreign
ports. The more important supplies
from Spain will be strongly conveyed
and will be sent Immediately.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
shake Into Your SHOES.

Aliens FootEase, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out Of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ftting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, nervous, aching feet. Try it to-
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c in stamps
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
s Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without IT. Cascarets, CANDY Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps IL clean, py
stirring up the lazy liver and driving dll I'M
nnrities from the body. Begin today TO
Danish pimples. boils blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed loc' zoc' ooc-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
GRAIN, ETC.

tDetroit-Hay. No timothy, 500 per ton
Michigan, 65c. Live Poultry, turkeys, lie
per 10: chickens, &c; ducks, &c. Eggs,
Strictly fresh, 9nc per COZ Butter, DAIRY,
l2c per 10: creamery, l6c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
We Paw Expenses

and liberal commissions; refund the cash for
all goods not giving the consumer satisfaction
Long terms OF credit First-class scheme.
Statesmen wanted No bond required. Sales
made from photographs. We guarantee 5000
per month on mail orders. Address with stamp,
Brenard Mfg. Co., Iowa City, Iowa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

No one could every be bothered with
constipation if everyone knew how
naturally and quickly Burdock Blood
Bitters regulates the stomach and
bowels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

A woman may "go with" man for years
without finding him out, but she understands
him thoroughly within a month after marriage.
Before marriage n man declares himself un-
worthy of his Sweetheart's love, and after mar
riage he spends about two-thrds OF his time in
proving il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

A lie is the DEVILS attept to counter
felt the truth.
Why don't sailors use catboats dur
ing n squall?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

A blessing alike to young and old;
DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry; natures specific for dysentery,
diarrhea and summer complaint.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
troubles-Monarch over pain of every
sort. DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

recommend
them as they
did more for
methan any
ply s ic ian,
and i can
give DR.. Will
liams' Pink
Pills forPale
People cred
IL for my
& Q n Q r a |
good health
to-day"
No discov-
cry of mod
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

COSMO BUTTERMILK TOILET SOAP
makes the skin soft, white and healthy
Sold everywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

If at first some men don't succeed,
they fail, fail again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Owls have their orgies while doves
are asleep.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic fun OF life nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong All druggists soc. or ST. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Keeping your eye on Christ keeps it
off the world.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

1t is easy to tell on Monday morning who had
the best time SUNDAY; those who are the sorest
and StifeSt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

If a man never makes mistakes he
never makes anything else.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

FITS PermanentiyCured. Motifs or nervousness after
first days use of Dr. Kline Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
Dr. r. III. KLINE. Ltd 93l Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Educate Tour Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartc, cure constipation forever
Zoe 25c. II c. c. c. fail. druggists refund money
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
No-To- tsac for Fifty Cents.

As unkindness has no remedy at law let avoid
anee be with you a point of honor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

A bath with COSMO BUTTERMILk
SOAP, exquisitely scented, is soothing and
beneficial Sold everywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

There would not be so many open mouths il
there were not SO many open ears.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Browns Tecthing Cordial is pleasant to take;
Fables often cry for il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
To Cure Constipation ForeV

Dewey was once intended by his parents fol
minister.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Our greatest glory consists not in never fall
ing, but in rising every time we may fall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

No degree of temptation justihes any degree
OF sin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Youth is the opportunity to do something and
to become somebody.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

The greatest homage we can pay to truth is t
use IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

After a woman reaches the age of 30
il is impossible to convince her that the
good all die young.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

does what other medicines do not 90 ltIegS a
the four important organs OF the oouS
ach, Liver. Kidneys and Bowels -oc pachase'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Those who complain most are most to be COM
planned OF.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

No woman should ever allow her friends 10
call her Birdie after she has passed l6
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Take Cascarets Candy Catharuc. iOc or 20
nc. G. c. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

= There is no music for the old like an
old tune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Real worth requires no interpreter; its every
day deeds forth its blazonry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best OF all
cough cures-George w. Lott, Fabucher, La,
August %. 1895.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men stroug blood pure. Soc ST. AL druggists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

bled with an
ovarian tumor,
each year grow
ing worse, un-
til at last l
was compelled
to consult with
a physician.
lie said
nothing could
be done for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16
Beauty il Blood Deep.

Those who can command themselves can COM
mand others.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing syrup
For children teething softens the reduces imam
nation alays pain cures wind collie 25 cents bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

The wsest man is generally he who thinks
himself the least so.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

No man has a right to do as he pleases, ex-
cept he pledses 10 40 right
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is q constitutional cure. Price, zoe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

There is more work in the care Of garden
than in the care OF twins
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Mrs. Rosa Gaum Writes to Mrs.
Pinkham About it. She Says:

DEAR Mrs. PISKHAM:-I take pleas
ure in writing you q few lines to in
form you Of the good your Vegetable
Compound has done me. / cannot
thank you enough for what your medi-
cine has done for me; it has. indeed,
IA o1naJ ,,,o ,vopdorf,.11x- go
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-16

Goes cough ISa1sam
Is the oldest and best. IL will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.